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Addictions and Mental Health (Graduate Certificate)

Canada

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What will I learn?

Program Overview

This program will help you to develop the knowledge and skills required to effectively address two of Canada’s leading health care issues – mental health and addictive behaviours. You will gain both a theoretical understanding and the clinical skills required to help your clients successfully navigate their challenges with mental health and/or addictive behaviours as they begin their journey to wellness.

Program Details

Designed for students with previous, relevant education, this highly specialized program was developed in consultation with recognized experts in the fields of addiction and mental health including Lake Ridge Health Corporation.

Program highlights include the opportunity to:

  • Expand the skills required to practice in addiction and mental health settings
  • Gain experience with a broad spectrum of clinical settings where addiction/mental health related issues arise
  • Develop an understanding of the particular needs of diverse populations
  • Receive training in evidence-based models of psychotherapy

Please note: Some courses may be delivered in online or blended formats using the college's learning management system.

Career Options

What you could be:

  • Addictions crisis worker
  • Addictions counsellor
  • Case manager
  • Community support worker
  • Counsellor/group facilitator
  • Mental health support worker
  • Outreach services advisor
  • Rehabilitation services case manager
  • Residential care worker
  • Substance abuse counsellor
  • Withdrawal management counsellor
  • Youth worker

Where you could work:

  • Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)
  • Alcohol and drug treatment centre
  • Community-based, government or privately funded agency
  • Correctional facility
  • Group home or adult shelter
  • Children's mental health agency
  • Problem-gambling service
  • Community mental health agency

Which department am I in?

School of Health and Community Services (HCS)

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (3 semesters)

Tuition fees
CAD$16,156.00 (US$ 11,868) per year
Start date

Expected September 2024

Venue

Durham College

Oshawa campus,

2000 Simcoe Street North,

OSHAWA,

Ontario (ON),

L1G 0C5, Canada

Entry requirements

For students from United States

Degree in psychology or social work or related discipline; overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or 65 per cent average

For international students

Students must have

  • Degree in psychology or social work or related discipline or college diploma in health or social service work or Practical Nursing; overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or 65 per cent average
  • Minimum of three credits in post-secondary psychology courses

English language requirements:

  • Academic IELTS: 6.5, no band score less than 6.0
  • IBT TOEFL: 88, with minimum section scores of 22
  • PTE Academic: 60 minimum overall, no section below 57 L,W,S,R
  • CAEL: Overall score of 70, no section below 70
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) 110

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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