Addictions and Mental Health
Ontario Graduate Certificate
Program Code: MH511
Campus: Online, Lakeshore
Length: 3 semesters
Humber’s Addictions and Mental Health graduate certificate program, including its 280 hours of field experience, will empower you with the knowledge and skills you need for a rewarding career. Learn to deliver responsive, culturally relevant, client-centred assessments and support services to diverse individuals and communities. This program is provided in two formats: in-person and online. Practise ways to effectively collaborate and transform lives as a valuable part of professional support teams.
Through our innovative curriculum and working with our industry partners through our field experience program, you will acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required by employers to deliver effective services to people living with addiction and/or mental health concerns, while promoting recovery, self-determination and optimal quality of life.
The curriculum examines social determinants of health, recovery principles, harm reduction, crisis intervention, empowering practices and trauma-informed approaches, ensuring graduates are prepared for the workforce.
Engage and develop new skills while gaining crucial on-the-job work experience. Our 280 hours field experience takes place in the program's third and final semester, enabling students to apply theory to practice in a workplace setting. Students also complete coursework and attend seminar classes alongside the field experience.
You will have an opportunity to provide evidence-informed, client-centred services to diverse individuals and groups experiencing addiction and/or mental health-related concerns.
Courses
Semester 2 |
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| ADMH 5007: |
| ADMH 5008: |
| ADMH 5009: |
| ADMH 5012: |
| ADMH 5013: |
| ADMH 5017: |
Semester 3 |
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| ADMH 5015: |
Admission Requirements
Admission selection is based on the following 3 requirements:
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Academic
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
- A bachelor’s degree, advanced diploma, diploma, or equivalent
Mature Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.
College Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
University Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
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English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
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International Credit Evaluation
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.
How to Apply
Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.
International Academic Equivalency
Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.
Fees
The 2024/2025 fee for three semesters was:
- domestic: $6,245.88
- international: $21,141.16
Fees are subject to change.
Domestic Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,177.07 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $58.20 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $2,876.48 |
| Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,177.07 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $2,818.28 |
| Semester 3 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $440.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $0.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $551.12 |
International Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $9,624.71 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $58.20 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $10,324.12 |
| Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $9,624.71 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $444.09 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $66.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $10,265.92 |
| Semester 3 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $440.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $0.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $111.12 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $551.12 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Pathways
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Contact Information
Kathryn Mettler, program co-ordinator
Faculty of Social & Community Services
416.675.6622
kathryn.mettler@humber.ca
Admissions Questions
Domestic Students
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
International Students
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
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Print/Download Date: November 21, 2024