Addictions and Mental Health
Ontario Graduate Certificate
Program Code: MH511
Campus: Lakeshore
Length: 3 semesters starting in September
With the right training, you can make a huge difference as a front-line worker providing effective addictions and mental health services while promoting empowerment, self-determination and optimum quality of life to individuals with addictions and mental health issues. Our graduates find employment in various organizations including community mental health and addictions services, residential treatment centres, youth and family services, housing services, and crisis response services in roles such as:
- addictions counsellor
- case manager
- community support worker
- counsellor
- crisis worker
- housing worker
- mental health worker
Through our program, you will learn to deliver responsive, culturally relevant, client-centered assessment and treatment to diverse individuals and groups, and find ways to effectively collaborate and transform lives as a valuable part of a professional support team. This program includes a work placement.
Use and sharpen new skills while gaining crucial on-the-job work experience during a mandatory field placement that takes place in Semester 3. The field placement, which is typically unpaid, is arranged with the assistance of a field placement co-ordinator.
You will have an opportunity to provide evidence-informed, client-based and educational services to diverse individuals and groups experiencing addictions and mental health related challenges.
Courses
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.
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
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 program eligibility.
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 WES or ICAS evaluation.
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 2020-2021 fee for three semesters is:
- domestic: $5,831.96
- international: $19,350.00
Fees are subject to change.
Domestic Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,177.07 | $2,177.07 | $2,177.07 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 | $346.92 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 | $60.25 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $2,695.98 | $2,556.62 | $2,584.24 |
| Semester 2 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $2,177.07 | $2,177.07 | $2,177.07 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 | $346.92 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 | $60.25 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $2,695.98 | $2,556.62 | $2,584.24 |
| Semester 3 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $440.00 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $-60.25 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $60.25 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $440.00 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
International Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $8,726.09 | $8,726.09 | $8,726.09 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 | $346.92 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 | $60.25 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $9,245.00 | $9,105.64 | $9,133.26 |
| Semester 2 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $8,726.09 | $8,726.09 | $8,726.09 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 | $346.92 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 | $60.25 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $9,245.00 | $9,105.64 | $9,133.26 |
| Semester 3 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Fall 2020-Winter 2021 Fees | Summer 2021 Fees |
| Tuition | $440.00 | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $-60.25 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $60.25 |
| Optional Student Union Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total | $440.00 | $440.00 | $447.62 |
*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
Program Specific Questions
Kathryn Mettler , program co-ordinator
Faculty of Social & Community Services
416.675.6622 ext. 3313
kathryn.mettler@humber.ca
communityservices.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: December 3, 2021