Lac la Biche, Canada
DEGREE TYPE
Course
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 17,112 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for international students | for domestic students year 1: 6,747.02 USD | for domestic students year 2: 6,847.02 USD
Key Summary
Introduction
The two-year Addiction Counselling program will provide learners with comprehensive knowledge and preparation for a career in the addiction field. This program prepares learners to integrate theory and practical skills to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities. In addition to foundational skills, learners reflect on their beliefs and values to develop relevant professional skills to work with a diverse clientele, including multicultural and Indigenous populations.
This program is available to International Students. Our Designated Learning Institute (DLI) number is O111010246767.
Please note: This program is eligible for a post-graduate work permit (PGWP).
Admissions
Curriculum
Year One
- Introduction to Addictions Studies
- Interpersonal Relationships And Communication Skills
- Introductory Composition
- Introduction To Counselling
- Introductory Psychology
- Physiology And Pharmacology Of Addiction
- Addiction Studies Practicum
- Suicide Prevention And Mental Health Early Intervention
- Advanced Assessment, Documentation, And Case Management
- Introduction To Indigenous Studies
- Social Policy
Year Two
- Addictions Treatment, Theories, And Application
- Addictions And Family Dynamics (Family And Society Studies)
- Indigenous Approaches To Healing And Wellness
- Facilitating Groups
- Developmental Psychology
- Prevention And Relapse Planning
- Program Delivery, Development, And Evaluation
- Addictions Studies Practicum 2
- Motivational Interviewing
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Addictions Counsellor and Social Work