Overview

Key facts

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.
The program in Addictions and Mental Health is offered at Durham College.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Counselling Practices
Theories, Models and Approaches to Mental Health, Addiction & Psychotherapy
Psychopharmacology
Ethics
Field Placement Preparation
Working With Youth and Families

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

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 averageMinimum of three credits in post-secondary psychology coursesProof of English language proficiency required

Tuition Fee

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International

17188 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17188 CAD per year during 18 months.
National

5026 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5026 CAD per year during 18 months.

Living costs for Oshawa

1100 - 1700 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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