Overview
Program Details
Developed in response to the growing need for mental health services, this degree program prepares future practitioners with the skills and knowledge required to provide support and leadership within the evolving landscape of community mental health.The Community Mental Health program has been developed by Durham College in collaboration with subject matter experts and representatives from the private, non-profit and government sectors ranging in services and agencies from community mental health, adult and youth court diversion counselling, developmental disabilities and concurrent disorders, gender-based counselling services, health care, addiction services and academics in the field.Built on the foundations of psychology, health promotion, counselling, social justice and equity and social science, this program will provide students with a strong cultural humility lens and thorough understanding of social factors to support the mental health of diverse populations including immigrants, refugees, Indigenous peoples, women and 2SLGBTQ+ clients.Through a comprehensive mix of theoretical, research and applied courses, students will apply their knowledge in a mandatory 14-week, 420-hour experiential work placement, bridging the transition from the classroom to real-world experience. Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and concrete skills to successfully enter community mental health roles in areas such as case management, crisis counselling, mental health promotion, addictions counselling, housing and advocacy consultancy, peer support, and residential youth work.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Health Psychology
- Counselling Theories and Approaches
- Developmental Psychology
- Cultural Humility
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 54 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Health Sciences View 180 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or Mature Student Status
- Six Grade 12 U or M courses with a combined minimum average of 65% including:
- Grade 12 U English with a final minimum grade of 60%.
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- Six post-secondary credits with a combined minimum average of 65% including:
- College or university English or communications with a final minimum grade of 60%
Tuition Fee
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18717 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18717 CAD per year during 54 months. -
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6555 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6555 CAD per year during 54 months.
Living costs for Oshawa
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Scholarships Information
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