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Addictions and Mental Health

Learn more about studying Addictions and Mental Health as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Postgraduate certificate
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    16,098CAD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Sep

Program overview

What Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning says about their program:

Confidently take on real-world challenges With the rise of addictions and mental health needs in Canada, there is a strong need for front-line workers with skills to deliver effective, client-centred support to individuals experiencing addiction and mental health challenges. At Sheridan, you’ll learn and apply culturally relevant, trauma-informed practices that you can confidently transfer to a professional environment.

Gain practical hands-on experience Before beginning your clinical field placement, you’ll work with a variety of simulated clients using artificial intelligence-based mental health tools, digital counselling simulations and real-world case scenarios. Case management, counselling techniques and crisis interventions will also prepare you to create therapeutic connections with individuals, groups and families, and their circle of care.

Become a Certified Canadian Addiction Counsellor Through Sheridan’s Addiction and Mental Health program, both supervised classroom hours and field placement hours contribute toward meeting the educational and clinical training requirements for certification. Upon graduation, students will also be eligible for advanced standing toward obtaining certification through the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF).

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Applicants are required to possess an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, with minimum 65% overall average.
  • Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their previous academic achievement

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Applicants are required to possess an undergraduate diploma or degree in the relevant field of study of the program and/or
  • Demonstrate competence through related work and/or educational experience.

English proficiency

Undergraduate programs:

  • TOEFL iBT

    Overall score 80 (with no individual section below 20)

  • PTE

    Overall score 58 (with no individual section below 49)

  • IELTS

    Overall score 6.0 (with no individual band below 5.5)

  • CAEL

    Overall score 60 (with no individual section below 50)

  • Duolingo

    Overall score of 105 (with no individual subscore lower than 85)

Postgraduate programs:

  • TOEFL iBT

    Overall score 88 (with no individual section below 21)

  • PTE

    Overall score 60 (with no individual section below 57)

  • IELTS

    Overall score 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)

  • CAEL

    Overall score 70 (with no individual section below 60)

  • Duolingo

    Overall score of 115 (with no individual subscore lower than 95)

Please note:

  • For admission purposes, some programs require a higher score than the minimum scores stated above.
  • Test results must be completed within the past two years (24 months) of the first day of classes.

English proficiency waivers

  • Successful completion of Sheridan’s ESL program
  • At least three full-time years of study in English at an accredited secondary school/examination board recognized by Sheridan
  • At least two full-time years of study in English at an accredited college recognized by Sheridan
  • At least one full-time year of study in English at an accredited university recognized by Sheridan
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program where English is the language of instruction
  • Full GCSE, IGCSE or GCE (O Levels, AS Levels, or A Levels) programs with “English” or “English First Language” courses

*Please note that not all career colleges and private (post) secondary institutions are recognized as accredited institutions by Sheridan.

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Bachelor's tuition

    From CAD$18,107 to CAD$36,299 per year

  • Undergraduate Diploma tuition

    From CAD$15,579 to CAD$23,653 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    from CAD$17,366 to CAD$32,905 per year

Funding

Bachelor Degree Entrance Scholarship

- **Amount:** CAD$2,000 - **Requirements:** Eligible students who are entering the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree programs. This scholarship is to recognize international students with high academic achievement who have obtained a GPA average of 75% and higher.

International Tuition Reduction

**The following programs will have a reduction in tuition, effective for the Fall semester, for all students/levels on a full-time basis. The reduction will be reflected in the Fee Estimates:** - Business Diplomas (General, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing) - Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Supply Chain) - Marketing Management (Graduate Certificate) - International Business Management (Graduate Certificate) - Project Management (Graduate Certificate)

International Entrance Scholarship

All new international students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies in Year 1 (Semester 1) will receive an entrance scholarship - **Amount:** Ranging from CAD$500 to CAD$2,000 - **Requirements:** Students will be notified of their exact scholarship amount with their Letter of Acceptance. Students must remain full-time in the semester for the instalment to be issued for that semester.

Post Graduate Certificate Bundle Scholarship

- **Amount:** CAD$1000 scholarship for 1st the first post-grad program starting in Sept 2021 and CAD$1000 Scholarship for the 2nd Program in May 2022. - **Requirements:** An applicant must meet the admission requirements for both programs. In case an applicant meets the requirement for one program only, then the application will be considered for 1 program only, not the bundle.
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What is the cost of living near Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Canada-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in Canadian Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,821
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,599
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$211
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$85
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$60
Monthly public transport pass$103
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$16
Gym membership$58

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step in your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Canada student visa requirements