* Compulsory Ancillary
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
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
DET 110
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.
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SEMESTER 1
Group Counselling Practices (ADDC 1507)
Introduction To Counselling Practices (ADDC 1508)
Theories, Models And Approaches To Mental Health, Addiction & Psychotherapy (ADDC 1509)
Psychopharmacology (ADDC 1510)
Addictions I: Bio-Psycho-Social Theories Of Addiction Treatment (ADDC 1511)
Ethics (ETHC 1505)
Working With Youth And Families (YOTH 1501)
SEMESTER 2
Case Management & Professional Practice (ADDC 1505)
Addiction II: Contemporary Addiction Treatment Strategies (ADDC 2501)
Trauma-Informed Practices (ADDC 2507)
Cognitive-Behavioural Based Psychoeducation (BHAV 2501)
Person-In-Context/Diversity (DIVS 2501)
Field Placement Preparation (FWK 2505)
Recovery Oriented Practice: Working With Chronic, Severe Mental Health (RECV 2502)
SEMESTER 3
Placement: Application Of Addiction And Mental Health Treatment Strategies In Professional Settings (FWK 3502)
Addictions crisis worker
Addictions counsellor
Case manager
Community support worker
Co-ordinator/psychogeriatric case manager
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
