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Certificate in Applied Counselling

Make a difference for others with this program. Study counselling and develop personal counselling strategies.

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    Credential

    • Certificate
    General Stream or Specialization in Addiction Studies

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    Program length

    • 2 to 5 years

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    Program features

    • For Canadian citizens and permanent residents
    • Part-time, classroom and online

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    Program fees

    • Total cost: $4,890 for required courses, plus electives and $100 non-refundable application fee
    Pricing subject to change without notice

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    Study counselling

    This program is ideal if you work or volunteer in a counselling context, as a professional or paraprofessional counsellor. For those without counselling experience, it is recommended that you seek out volunteer opportunities prior to or while you are in the program. It is important that you have an opportunity to practice the skills you learn in class with actual clients on a regular basis.

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    Personal suitability criteria

    The program focuses on the development of practical counselling strategies. It is not intended to be therapeutic and it is expected that participants have dealt with traumatic issues, in some manner, prior to entering the program. You must be willing to reflect critically on personal values and attitudes and not carry any discrimination with you, be ready to actively participate as a learner and demonstrate skills learned in practice situations, and be willing to address and resolve conflicts respectfully, maintaining professional and ethical behavior according to the Counselling Code of Ethics, and disclosing any criminal conviction and child abuse record that may occur while in the program. Personal unsuitability may prevent you from being admitted to the program or require that you withdraw.

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    Integrating Indigenous perspectives

    Our commitment is to integrate Indigenous perspectives and worldviews into several courses within this program. This is an important and necessary revision given Indigenous Peoples are one of the fastest growing demographics, both in Manitoba and Canada. It is also in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 Calls to Action as we work together to be more inclusive, responsive, and respectful to the First Peoples of Canada. It is important to recognize that Indigenous Peoples have diverse worldviews, cultural traditions and ways of knowing that enhance their health and wellness as individuals and within their broader communities. These are important considerations as we work together on our path to reconciliation; which is especially important in the helping profession.

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: $4,890 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 (21 years of age or older and missing high school entrance requirements). If primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required.
Learners with 1 (one) or more years of post-secondary education 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 and maintain 90 percent attendance in order to receive a passing grade.

Synchronous sessions: At this time, almost all classes are being offered through live, online sessions. Classes are usually held on weekday evenings, and some Saturdays during the day. Counselling Skills courses each include one Saturday class held in person at the Fort Garry campus. Class dates and times can be found on our course registration page. 

Choice of General Stream or Specialization in Addictions Studies: All courses are now offered by UM Extended Education.

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Program courses - General Stream

Required courses

Course number Course name Contact hours Term(s) offered
COUN 0100 Counselling Skills - Level I 30 Fall, Winter
COUN 0200 Counselling Skills - Level II 30 Fall, Winter
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

Elective courses

Choose a minimum of 100 contact hours.

Course numberCourse nameContact hoursTerm(s) offered
COUN 0258Anger Management20Summer
COUN 0254Caring for the Caregiver20Winter
COUN 0250Crisis Counselling20Summer
COUN 0110Foundations of Case Management21Summer
COUN 0256Mental Health Issues and Co-Occurring Addictions in Human Services Delivery30Winter
COUN 0252Understanding Family Violence30Fall
COUN 0260Resiliency and Indigenous Youth: Working in Respect and Reciprocity
* You cannot receive credit for both this course and COUN 0902 or the Fall offering of COUN 0900 Special Topics in Counselling 1		30Fall

Program courses - Specialization in Addiction Studies

Required courses

Course numberCourse nameContact hoursTerm(s) offered
COUN 0100Counselling Skills - Level I30Fall, Winter
COUN 0200Counselling Skills - Level II30Fall, Winter
COUN 0300Counselling Skills - Level III30Winter
COUN 0202Counselling Theories30Summer
COUN 0240Working with Families30Winter
COUN 0242Working with Groups30Fall
COUN 0400Capstone30Winter, Summer
ADDC 100Fundamentals of Addiction20Winter 2025
ADDC 200Pharmacology of Mood-Altering Drugs10Winter 2025
ADDC 300Recovery Oriented Practice10Summer 2025

Elective courses

Choose a minimum of 60 contact hours of elective courses.

Course numberCourse nameContact hoursTerm(s) offered
ADDC 902Older Adults: Substance Use and Gambling10Summer 2025
ADDC 903Family Dynamics: Substance Use and Gambling10Winter 2025
ADDC 904Family Violence and Addiction10Winter 2025
ADDC 905Understanding Gambling and Gambling Behaviour10Summer 2025
ADDC 906Women and Substance Use10Winter 2025
ADDC 907Youth: Substance Use and Gambling10Winter 2025

Note: Previous Addictions Education Courses from Shared Health 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.

Addictions Education Course Transfer Request Form (PDF)

Register for courses

You can register for courses before applying to this program. Please visit courses.

How to apply

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  • You must provide your high school transcript.
  • You must provide your high school transcript.
  • You may apply as a Mature Student, without a high school transcript.

Learn more about the program

  • Heather Dueck
    Working with Indigenous Youth in Applied Counselling, Student

  • Matt MacRae
    Applied Counselling, Grad

  • Bonnie Murray
    Applied Counselling, Grad

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Extended Education
185 Extended Education Complex
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

eeprograms@umanitoba.ca
204-474-8800
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