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Library Science
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Education
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Social Work
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Addictions
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who
possess significant post-baccalaureate coursework.
Overview
There is a growing demand for further education
and credentials in the area of addiction. You may have a professional
and academic background similar to our current candidates. Are you a
licensed addiction professional with a bachelor or master’s degree who
has taken professional and continuing education courses? If you are,
you may have completed all the needed coursework for your master’s or
doctorate. An examination may be required to convert this coursework
into graduate credit.
The faculty are practicing professionals
who possess at least one earned doctorate and who are good
communicators. Therefore, both theory and practice are integrated for
the education that is required for your professional growth and
recognition.
Call our admissions office
(888-989-GRAD). Discuss your potential degree candidacy.
We look forward to helping you in your
educational and career pursuits.
Accreditation and Affiliations
International University for Graduate
Studies is accredited by the
Ministry of Education of the
Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis, a Caribbean nation that has
been a member of the
British Commonwealth since 1983.
Accreditation from a sovereign country is the highest form
of accreditation. For more information about accreditation
standards and procedures, as well as a list of accredited
institutions, please go to the St. Kitts & Nevis Government
web site, www.gov.kn.
Official letters conferring and
explaining our accreditation are posted on the
University’s web site.
IUGS is included in the World Higher Education Database,
maintained by the International Association of Universities.
Founded in 1950, the IAU is an NGO maintaining formal
associate relations with
UNESCO and is listed online at
http://www.unesco.org/iau/onlinedatabases/list.html.
In addition, the University has:
• Approval for tuition reimbursement and
payment from major U.S. hospitals, unions and government and
private institutions;
• Co-sponsored “Continuing Education
Programmes” with U.S. and International certification and
licensing agencies and organisations;
• Graduates and current candidates who are
practitioners, administrators and educators, and who hold
and have held key positions in private and public
organisations.
How Long does it take to earn the degree?
After an evaluation of prior learning (PLA) and the
completion of all the required coursework, a committed and dedicated
student can graduate the programme within eighteen months.
Doctor
of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) Degree
Requirements
A relevant master's degree
Documented pertinent
professional experience
Certification or licensure as
an alcohol and drug counselor
81 credits*,
which include the following.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
66 post-baccalaureate
credits*
graduate credits in transfer.
An eight-day residency at
the University in St. Kitts, West Indies (3 Credits).
A Dissertation and Oral
Defense (12
Credits).
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)
72 post-baccalaureate
credits*
graduate credits in transfer, prior to, or after admission.
An eight-day residency at
the University in St. Kitts, West Indies (3 Credits).
A written project and an oral
examination (6 Credits).
Master of Arts (M.A.) and
Master of Science (M.S.) Degree Requirements
A relevant bachelor's degree
Documented pertinent
professional experience
Certification or licensure as
an alcohol and drug counselor
36 credits*,
which include the following.
Master of Arts (M.A.)
27 post-baccalaureate
credits*
graduate credits in transfer, prior to, or after admission.
An eight-day residency at
the University in St. Kitts, West Indies (3 Credits).
A thesis and an oral
defense or a written project and an
oral examination (6 Credits).
Master of Science (M.S.)
27 post-baccalaureate
credits*
graduate credits in transfer, prior to, or after admission.
An eight-day residency at
the University in St. Kitts, West Indies (3 Credits).
A thesis and an oral
defense or a written project and an
oral examination (6 Credits).
Behavioural Health