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Graduate Certificate in Addictions and Mental Health
Fanshawe College - London Campus, Canada
CAD 16435
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 100 Waived
Application Fee
12 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Your Learning Experience
The Addictions and Mental Health one-year program will be beneficial for seasoned practitioners who are committed to maintaining currency, and/or who are seeking career advancement. Students who are newly graduated from post-secondary may also wish to enroll in this program to deepen their knowledge and skill base prior to entering the workforce. Opportunities to work in varying sectors such as child, adult, family and gerontology-based programs may broaden for students who complete this Graduate Certificate.
This program is designed for graduate students who are interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills to advance their career or enter the workforce. You will learn the fundamental components of addictions and mental health issues, promotion and prevention, pharmacology, and social treatment approaches.
As a student within the mental health and addictions program, you will feel confident using intervention techniques, educate individuals through knowledge exchange, work collaboratively in teams and build wholistic relationships. Prepare for a career as a mental health worker by gaining hands-on experience through a capstone and field placement within addictions and mental health. Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills while working collaboratively with various professionals.
The intent of this program will be to ready students to work in a variety of Human Services settings such as community programs, residential care, social service programs, early childhood and family centres, recreation and leisure services, gerontology programs, group homes as well as any other settings that support prevention, intervention and treatment of addictions and/or mental illness.
- Use a bio-psycho-spiritual framework when providing addictions and mental health services;
- Provide holistic, client-centred, gender-based, culturally relevant assessments and interventions to individuals, groups and families within social and cultural contexts across the lifespan;
- Integrate skills and knowledge from a range of frameworks and contexts in addictions, mental health and concurrent disorders to provide non-biased services to women and those from diverse and varied populations;
- Educate individuals, families, groups and the community regarding issues and approaches through knowledge translation, knowledge exchange and the dissemination of relevant and current research and practice via formal and informal education;
- Access, utilize and advocate for culturally informed community supports and services for individuals, families and the community;
- Actively participate in and contribute to, relevant networks, groups and organizations promoting development, improvement and advancement in the fields of addictions and mental health;
- Work collaboratively within inter-professional teams providing ethical, effective, timely, and coordinated holistic services;
- Practice ethical and responsible behaviour in all aspects of work;
- Use research results to design and implement client care and services with the participation and contribution of the client, their family, and the community;
- Proactively build collaborative relationships with Indigenous stakeholders to ensure culturally appropriate services.
Additional Information
Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 10 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) 
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 88
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 59
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 120.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology/Social Work.
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
16435
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 100 Waived
Application Fee
(CAD)
11000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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Scholarships
Important Update: Exciting scholarship opportunities for Indian students
Fanshawe College has announced two amazing scholarship opportunities that will help us drive even more applications for upcoming intakes. This is a golden chance to maximize enrollments, and we need to make the most of it!
| Scholarship Type | Overview | Eligibility |
Scholarship Amount |
Scholarship Application & Award Process | |
| Students admitted to the following programs are eligible for scholarships: | |||||
| Academic Entrance Scholarship |
Academic Entrance Scholarships is designed to support international students by offering financial support for eligible programs.
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To be eligible for the Academic Entrance Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
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Program Type | Scholarship Amount |
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| English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program | $500 | ||||
| Combined Admission (EAP + post-secondary) | Up to $2,500 (EAP $500 + PS $2,000) | ||||
| Post-Secondary (PS) Programs | $2,000 | ||||
| Scholarship Type | Overview | Eligibility | Scholarship Amount | Scholarship Application Process | |
| Spousal Scholarship 2-year Programs |
The 2025 Spousal Scholarship Program is designed to support international students by offering financial support for families when both spouses enroll in eligible programs at Fanshawe College starting in May 2025, September 2025 or January 2026. Eligible Regions: This scholarship is available for students from the following regions: 1. India 2. Latin America (LATAM) 3. Caribbean 4. South Korea 5.Philippines Application Deadlines Both students must apply within the designated application window: February 1 – June 15, 2025. |
1. The primary applicant (student) must apply to a PGWP-aligned post-secondary program at Fanshawe College. Note: Primary applicants from India must choose and enroll in a 2-year graduate certificate to qualify 2. The spouse must also be admitted to a full-time program of equal or lesser duration. This program may be PGWP or non-PGWP aligned. 3. Along with academic and English language proficiency documentation, both applicants must submit a copy of their marriage certificate along with a completed Spousal Scholarship application form. 4. Both students must pay the required deposit and fees by the specified date on their most recent invoice to secure their seats. 5. If either the primary applicant or the spouse withdraws from Fanshawe College prior to completing their program, the scholarship will be withdrawn. |
Scenario1: Primary applicant enrolled in 2-year program – Spouse enrolls in a 2-year post-secondary program; $7,000 CAD will be applied to the spouse’s tuition account in first-term and second-term. ($14,000 total). Scenario2: Primary applicant enrolled in 2-year program – Spouse enrolls in a 1-year post-secondary program; $7,000 CAD will be applied to the spouse’s tuition account in first-term only. ($7,000 total) |
Application Submission:
Note: We recommend that both applications be submitted at the same time to avoid confusion.
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