General Information
The Institute of Postgraduate Education and Research at Cyprus Science University offers a thesis and non-thesis master’s degree program in Addiction Counseling and Rehabilitation. This program aims to train professional counselors and rehabilitation specialists for addiction problems. To provide students with in-depth knowledge and skills in coping with addiction problems, and to train experts who will play an active role in the fight against addiction and rehabilitation processes.
The thesis master’s degree program usually lasts 2 years, while the non-thesis master’s degree program lasts 1.5 years. The program covers topics such as addiction types, addiction treatment methods, psychological support techniques, and rehabilitation processes. Students are provided with both theoretical and practical training. Students are required to prepare a thesis by conducting original research in the field of addiction. In addition to gaining in-depth knowledge on addiction and rehabilitation, students are evaluated with practical projects and end-of-term exams.
Job Opportunities
Graduates of the Addiction Counseling and Rehabilitation (Thesis and Non-Thesis Master) program of the Institute of Postgraduate Education and Research at Cyprus Science University can have a wide range of job opportunities in the field of addiction counseling and rehabilitation. Job opportunities can be located in various institutions and organizations in the public and private sectors.
They can work as counselors and therapists in addiction treatment centers. They can take part in the development and implementation of rehabilitation programs. They can provide addiction treatment and counseling in the psychiatry and psychology units of hospitals.
They can provide awareness-raising and treatment services about addiction in health centers and family health centers. They can develop and implement support programs for individuals with addiction problems in social services units. They can take an active role in addiction combating projects in NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations). They can pursue an academic career in universities and other educational institutions. They can conduct studies to raise public awareness by giving training and seminars on addiction. They can work as addiction counselors in private therapy and counseling centers. They can provide support services to individuals and families by establishing their own counseling centers. They can run addiction treatment programs in prisons. They can provide counseling services regarding addiction crimes within the justice system.
They can take part in addiction treatment and rehabilitation programs. They can provide addiction counseling in community health centers. They can work in organizations combating addiction. They can work as addiction counselors or therapists. They can participate in continuing education programs and certifications to specialize and stay current in their fields.
Academic Staff
| Title Name Surname | Duty | E-mail Address |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. Dr. Ömer ÜRE | Dean | [email protected] |
| Prof. Dr. Aslı BUGAY SÖKMEZ | Lecturer | [email protected] |
| Yard. Doç. Dr. Bedriye Y. ALICI | Vice Dean | [email protected] |
| Doç. Dr. Asuman Bolkan | Lecturer | [email protected] |
| Yrd. Doç. Dr. Neşe ÖNALAN | Lecturer | [email protected] |