Applied Behavior Analysis careers focus on the reinforcement of positive behavior to enact long term behavior change.

As an Applied Behavior Analyst, you would create and implement interventions that address social concerns within different populations and settings.

Applied Behavior Analysts work with clients with developmental disorders such as autism, as well as anxiety, various mental illnesses and addictive behaviors.

If you are interested in working with children or with people with behavioral challenges, this is a fulfilling field with high demand.

BASICS Alcohol Program

Faculty

The ASU Department of Psychology is ranked as one of the best doctoral programs in the country. The faculty is made up of some of the brightest, most innovative academic minds in the world. Our professors conduct research and teach on a broad array of substance use disorder topics, including:

Certification and Licensure Requirements to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor

Careers

Addiction and substance abuse is one of America’s top public health problems and there is a growing need for a well-trained workforce.  A career in substance abuse counseling can be incredibly rewarding and offers a wide variety of experiences. Jobs are available in substance abuse treatment centers, community mental health agencies, primary care, integrated health, criminal justice, hospitals, schools and universities, and military and Veteran’s Affairs.

Prepare and Apply for a PSY 484 Internship:

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By Kimberlee D’Ardenne

By age 60, one in three American women have had a hysterectomy. Though hysterectomy is a prevalent and routine surgery, the removal of the uterus before natural menopause might actually be problematic for cognitive processes like memory.

Recently, we asked one of our Fall Psychology Internship students to tell us about their experience. We are proud to highlight David Callahan and his experience as an intern for The Crossroads, Inc. a residential substance abuse treatment home for men, women, and Veterans across the valley.