Bachelor of Social Science – Addictions and Mental Health
Program Overview
Humber’s Bachelor of Social Science - Addictions and Mental Health program provides you with degree level education, knowledge and skills required to work in this field. From a biopsychosocial perspective, our program focuses on the impact of social, historical, economic and political forces on addictions and mental health and examines the opportunities for prevention, harm reduction and recovery. Students are encouraged to critically analyze systemic issues, develop and apply skills in counselling, case management, community development and grant writing.
Courses in the first year are part of the common platform with other degrees at Humber offered in the field of social science. In the second year of study, students immerse themselves in the field of addictions and mental health in courses that include research writing, pharmacology, Indigenous perspectives, equity and inclusion, assessment, and counselling. This solid foundation of theory and application is followed by two years of further in-depth study in ethics, advanced counselling, contemporary issues, inter-professional collaboration and research. Overall, the program emphasizes critical thinking, analytical skills, leadership/management and professional practice.
Semester 1 |
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| COMM 1000: Academic Communications |
| POLS 1050: Government and Social Welfare |
| PSYC 1000: Introduction to Psychology |
| PSYC 1020: Interpersonal Communication |
| SOCI 1000: Principles of Sociology |
Semester 5 |
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| ADMH 3000: Ethical Practice in Addictions and Mental Health |
| ADMH 3010: Family Counselling |
| ADMH 3020: Older Adults and Addictions & Mental Health |
| RSMT 1500: Quantitative Research Methods |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
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Semester 6 |
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| ADMH 3500: Grant Writing and Funding Proposals |
| ADMH 3510: Community Development and Outreach |
| ADMH 3520: Case Management and Advocacy |
| RSMT 2500: Qualitative Research Methods |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
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Work Experience - SEM 6C |
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| ADMH 3555: Field Experience - Bachelor of Social Science - Addictions and Mental Health |
Semester 7 |
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| ADMH 4000: Understanding Trauma |
| ADMH 4010: Contemporary Issues in Addictions and Mental Health |
| ADMH 4020: Senior Level Thesis Seminar |
| ADMH 4030: Addictions & Mental Health Special Topics 2 |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
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Work-Integrated Learning
In the third year, students will enhance their theoretical and applied studies with a 420-hour in a community setting. Students will have the option of completing field experience hours on a full-time (summer) or part-time basis (over the fall and winter semesters) based on their individual situations. During this time, students will enhance their skills and apply the knowledge that they have acquired before embarking on their senior coursework.
Expert Faculty
You'll learn from experienced professors who are active in the field of addictions and mental health. Our professors are committed to providing you with practical learning opportunities to help you achieve the career you want.
View CredentialsEvan Wick
Julie Muravsky
Master of Social Work – York University
Bachelor of Social Work – University du Quebec en Outaouais
Bachelor of Social Sciences – University of Ottawa
Your Career
Graduates will be prepared to work in a variety of social service settings in positions such as mental health and addictions counsellors, outreach workers, crisis workers, case managers, and community support workers. Graduates are well positioned for additional graduate level study if they wish to progress into roles such as psychotherapists, educators, researchers or managers in the social service sector. Note that this program does not prepare graduates for any specific regulated professions such as social work or psychotherapy.
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Ministry Consent
Humber College has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting June 18, 2020. Humber College shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
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