Overview

The Bachelor of Addictions and Mental Health program at Humber Polytechnic focuses on the impact of biological, psychological, social, historical, economic and political forces on addictions and mental health and examines the opportunities for prevention, harm reduction and recovery. Students are encouraged to critically analyze systemic issues and develop and apply skills in counselling, case management, community and program development.

Courses in the first year are part of the common platform with other degrees at Humber offered in the field of social science. In the second year of study, students immerse themselves in addictions and mental health courses that include research writing, pharmacology, Indigenous and diverse perspectives, equity and inclusion, assessment, and counselling. This solid foundation of theory and application is followed by two years of further in-depth study in trauma, ethics, advanced counselling, contemporary issues and inter-professional collaboration. Overall, the program emphasizes critical thinking, analytical skills, leadership/management and professional practice.

Your Career

Graduates will be prepared to work in a variety of social service settings in positions such as mental health and addictions counsellors, outreach workers, crisis workers, case managers and community support workers. Graduates are well positioned for additional graduate-level study if they wish to progress into roles such as psychotherapists, educators, researchers or managers in the social service sector. Note that this program does not prepare graduates for any specific regulated professions such as social work or psychotherapy.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Government and Social Welfare

Interpersonal Communication

Ethics and Moral Theory

Group Dynamics

Human Rights, Diversity and Social Inclusion
Governance, Policy and Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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More details

01.02 for nationals

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

Psychology Sociology Health Sciences View 136 other Bachelors in Sociology in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Academic
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
- Grade 12 English (ENG4U or equivalent) minimum 65 per cent
- Five Grade 12 U or M courses in addition to those listed above
- Overall minimum grade point average (GPA) 65 per cent 
or
- Mature student status
or
- College or university transfer status
English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
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International Academic Equivalency

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21807 CAD / year

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7273 CAD / year

≈ 7273 CAD / year

Living costs

Toronto

Canada

1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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International Applies to you

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Living costs

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