Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies Department

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Dona Kennealley, Chairperson
304 Julian Hall
(605) 677-5386
adas@usd.edu

FACULTY:

Associate Professor:

Dona Kennealley, Certified Prevention Specialist

Assistant Professors:

Robert Carr, Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor III
Diane Sevening, Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor III
Duane Mackey, Director PATTC

Instructor:

John Korkow, Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor III

MAJOR: ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE STUDIES, B.S.
MINOR: ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE STUDIES

EMPHASIS: TREATMENT
EMPHASIS: PREVENTION

The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies (ADAS) Department offers a Bachelor of Science Degree which is unique and innovative in that it is one of only a few four-year degrees of its kind in the region. This model program positively impacts one of the nation’s major health issues, alcohol and other drugs. Alcohol/other drugs appear to affect every culture, facet and discipline in life. Theoretical knowledge regarding the nature, etiology, prevention, and treatment of alcohol/other drug issues provides students with a multidisciplinary approach for career opportunities. Students will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills through practical applications of knowledge gained. Completion of the ADAS baccalaureate degree qualifies graduates in meeting the standards for state, national and international certification requirements for professional prevention specialists and treatment counselors/providers.

The ADAS Department is accredited through the International Coalition for Addiction Studies Education (INCASE).

ADAS majors of sophomore standing (a minimum of 32 total semester hours) must apply for formal admission to the major. Minimum admission requirements are: completion of ADAS 116, ADAS 117, ADAS 220 and ADAS 222 with at least the grade of “C” and a 2.5 overall grade point average. A criminal background check is also required for admission into the major. Alcohol/Drug courses that where completed more then seven years earlier can not be transferred in or used as part of the major and will need to be repeated. No credit hours may be awarded for “life experiences” toward the ADAS major.

Application for admission procedures are further specified at the Department’s website www.usd.edu/ads.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Lulu B. Wheeler Scholarship available to Alcohol & Drug Abuse Studies majors. (one time only)

Recipients must have declared ADAS as a major, be at least a sophomore, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and plan on working in the healing arts. Applications are available at the ADAS Department (Julian 304). Application due March 1.

Faithe Family Fellowship Scholarship available to Alcohol & Drug Abuse Studies majors. (one time only).

Recipients must have declared ADAS as a major, be at least a sophomore, have a departmental GPA of 3.5 or higher, demonstrate financial need. Receipts must complete an essay application that is specific to ADAS by March 1. Receiving Faithe Family Scholarship may have an impact on your other scholarships.

John R. Williams Scholarship available to Alcohol & Drug Abuse Studies majors. (one time only)

Recipients must have declared ADAS as a major, classified as a junior or senior during the academic year the scholarship takes effect, be a student in good standing with USD, involved in USD community, show financial need and complete an application available in the ADAS Department (Julian 304) including a statement regarding career goals and why they will be an effective substance abuse professional. Application due March 1.

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