Heather Dueck
Working with Indigenous Youth in Applied Counselling, Student

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
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.
Application requirements: With your application, include any supporting documents such as letters of reference or intent, and these two completed forms:
Self-Declaration of an Adult Criminal Record (PDF)
Self-Declaration of a Child Abuse Registry Record (PDF)
Students must submit original copies of their current Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check prior to receiving approval to graduate. Both must be issued within the six months prior to the graduation date. Criminal Record Checks must be conducted by the local police agency in the jurisdiction where the student lives. See here for Winnipeg Police Service. Child Abuse Registry Checks are conducted by the Government of Manitoba. See here for MB Child Abuse Registry. Allow four to six weeks for checks to be issued, and submit them to Extended Education six to eight weeks prior to graduation.
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 Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 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 the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba.
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 |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|
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 AFM courses
Course name | Contact hours |
---|---|
Fundamentals of Addiction | 20 |
Pharmacology of Mood Altering Drugs | 10 |
Recovery Oriented Practice (formerly Continuum of Recovery) | 10 |
Elective AFM courses
Choose a minimum of 60 contact hours of elective courses from AFM.
Course name | Contact hours |
---|---|
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 AFM courses
See course details for AFM Courses
Register online at afm.mb.ca or call 204-944-6260 or 1-866-638-2561.
Note: AFM Courses must be transferred into your program.
Submit the AFM Transfer Request Form, with a copy of the AFM grade letter for each course being transferred into the program.
How to apply
Complete and submit your Application Form (PDF):
- Save to your computer before filling out the form.
- To register for individual courses, please visit Courses.
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