| | Addictions Counselling | | |
| | ChangeRemoveSave | Add | Add |
| School | University of Lethbridge | | |
| Location | Lethbridge, AB, Canada | | |
| School Type | University | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 8,013
Full-time Graduate: 766 | | |
| Degree | Post-diploma | | |
| Honours | | | |
| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | | | |
| Prerequisites | | | |
| Prerequisites Notes | In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants to the Addictions Counselling Post-Diploma program must have completed an Approved College Diploma and have a minimum diploma GPA of 3.00 on the University of Lethbridge 4.00 scale. If you are considering applying to the program with a diploma GPA below 3.00 (but not less than 2.00), you may be considered for admission if you have extensive practical experience in a relevant field.
| | |
| Cost | | National: | $7,150 | | International: | $20,784 |
| | |
| Scholarships | | | |
| Description | The Post-Diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences major in Addictions Counselling at the University of Lethbridge is the only undergraduate Canadian program of its kind. The program gives students the knowledge they need to guide people through the addiction recovery process. Students will complete a 13-week internship, offering them valuable clinical experience to prepare them for their careers.
The program provides students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed for a role in treatment, prevention, and health promotion wherever addiction affects people's lives. It focuses on a range of addictive behaviours and intervention strategies, including substance abuse, problem gambling, and sexual or eating disorders. The program includes a thorough study of current issues in addictions, and an intensive training in counselling skills.
| | |
| Next Steps | Request Info | | |
