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Program details
This program is for Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Information for international students who wish to study with us can be found at Intensive program packages.
Credential: Earn a University of Manitoba Certificate in Applied Counselling.
Fees: $4,130 for required courses, plus electives and $100 non-refundable application fee.
Pricing subject to change without notice.
Expected duration: 2 to 5 years, part-time
Admission requirements: Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, or mature student status. If primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required.
Learners with 1 (one) or more years of university courses outside of the University of Manitoba must provide an official transcript.
Course requirements: Students must complete COUN 0100 first, and their Capstone course last. All courses in the ACC program are screening courses and students must adhere to the personal suitability criteria throughout the entire program. They must obtain a minimum grade of C+ in each course (including Shared Health Addictions Education courses) and maintain 90 percent attendance in order to receive a passing grade.
Synchronous sessions: At this time, all classes are being offered through live, online sessions. Classes are usually held on weekday evenings, and some Saturdays during the day. Class dates and times can be found on our course registration page.
Choice of General Stream or Specialization in Addictions Studies: The Specialization in Addictions Studies combines program courses with courses from Shared Health Addictions Education.
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Program courses - General Stream
Determine the courses you will need to complete this program.
Required courses
Course number | Course name | Contact hours | Term(s) offered |
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COUN 0100 | Counselling Skills - Level I | 30 | Summer, Fall |
COUN 0200 | Counselling Skills - Level II | 30 | Summer, Fall |
COUN 0300 | Counselling Skills - Level III | 30 | Winter |
COUN 0202 | Counselling Theories | 30 | Summer |
COUN 0240 | Working with Families | 30 | Winter |
COUN 0242 | Working with Groups | 30 | Fall |
COUN 0400 | Capstone | 30 | Winter |
Elective courses
Choose a minimum of 100 contact hours.
Course number | Course name | Contact hours | Term(s) offered |
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COUN 0258 | Anger Management | 20 | Winter |
COUN 0254 | Caring for the Caregiver | 20 | Winter |
COUN 0250 | Crisis Counselling | 20 | Summer |
COUN 0110 | Foundations of Case Management | 21 | Summer |
COUN 0256 | Mental Health Issues and Co-Occurring Addictions in Human Services Delivery | 30 | Summer |
COUN 0252 | Understanding Family Violence | 30 | Fall |
COUN 0260 |
Resiliency and Indigenous Youth: Working in Respect and Reciprocity |
30 | Fall 2022 |
Program courses - Specialization in Addiction Studies
Determine the courses you will need to complete this program.
Required UM courses
Course number | Course name | Contact hours | Term(s) offered |
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COUN 0100 | Counselling Skills - Level I | 30 | Summer, Fall |
COUN 0200 | Counselling Skills - Level II | 30 | Summer, Fall |
COUN 0300 | Counselling Skills - Level III | 30 | Winter |
COUN 0202 | Counselling Theories | 30 | Summer |
COUN 0240 | Working with Families | 30 | Winter |
COUN 0242 | Working with Groups | 30 | Fall |
COUN 0400 | Capstone | 30 | Winter, Summer |
Required Shared Health Addictions Education courses
Course name | Contact hours |
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Fundamentals of Addiction | 20 |
Pharmacology of Mood Altering Drugs | 10 |
Recovery Oriented Practice (formerly Continuum of Recovery) | 10 |
Elective Shared Health Addictions Education courses
Choose a minimum of 60 contact hours of elective courses from Shared Health Addictions Education.
Course name | Contact hours |
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Older Adults: Substance Use and Gambling | 10 |
Family Dynamics: Substance Use and Gambling | 10 |
Family Violence and Addictions | 10 |
Indigenous People: Substance Use and Gambling | 10 |
Understanding Gambling and Gambling Behaviour | 10 |
Women: Substance Use and Gambling | 10 |
Youth: Substance Use and Gambling | 10 |
Register for Shared Health Addictions Education courses
See course details for Shared Health Addictions Education Courses
Register online at Shared Health or contact them at 204-944-6260 or 1-866-638-2561 or SH-Education@sharedhealthmb.ca.
Note: Addictions Education Courses must be transferred into your program.
Submit the Addictions Education Transfer Request Form, with a copy of the Addictions Education grade letter for each course being transferred into the program.
Register for courses
You can register for courses before applying to this program. Please visit courses.
How to apply
Complete your application online:
- Sign in or create an account in our registration system.
- Choose Apply to a Program in the left menu.
- Select your program and pay your application fee to complete your application.
You must be admitted to a program in order to graduate with your credential.
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