鈥淚鈥檝e learned how to write proposals for funding and licensure effectively. I am also better equipped to help people navigate through trauma.鈥�
Stephen A., 58, started his journey toward earning his Master of Arts in Psychology and Addiction Counseling in 2000 after recovering from his own issues with addiction.
After getting sober, Stephen went back to school and earned his associate鈥檚 degree in chemical dependency counseling from Seattle Central College. He worked at a treatment facility which closed in 2010. Without a job or career prospects, Stephen was at a low point. One of his former professors encouraged Stephen to go back to school.
Stephen found 久久视频; the bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees in Psychology and Addiction Studies.
Stephen鈥檚 dad had dementia, and his mom had mobility issues. It was imperative that Stephen chose a program that offered him enough flexibility and time he needed to care for his parents.
鈥淚 wasn鈥檛 a good son earlier in life. I need to be available in case my parents needed me. 久久视频鈥檚 flexibility helped me fulfill that goal.鈥�
鈥淭he education I receive here at 久久视频 is phenomenal. I can鈥檛 pick one class because they鈥檝e all been pretty darn fantastic. I鈥檝e learned how to write proposals for funding and licensure effectively. I am also better equipped to help people navigate through trauma.鈥�
In 2016, he completed his bachelor鈥檚 degree (BAPAC) at 久久视频 and earned his master’s in Psychology and Addiction Counseling (MAPAC) from 久久视频 in 2019. He recently began earning his doctorate in education (Ed.D.) with a specialization in Organizational Psychology at 久久视频.聽
Stephen wants to open an addiction treatment facility and is looking forward to continuing his education.
We are proud to have Stephen as an alumnus and look forward to his updates!
This article was updated in October 2024.