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postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate - Concurrent Disorders

Course code: #252

postgraduate

Degree

Graduate Certificate - Concurrent Disorders

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $18,473 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    1 year

  • PGWP

    1 year

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 31-May-2023 2023-05-31
Fall-September 31-May-2024 2024-05-31

Overview

Graduate Certificate - Concurrent Disorders

This program at Mohawk College assesses, treats and works with individuals and families battling addiction and mental health issues who present complex diagnosis and treatment challenges.

Co-occurring substance use and mental health problems present challenges in accessing comprehensive support and services. 

Most promising practices in social and health service agencies include integrated treatment approaches based on empowerment processes that complement a person-centred model of wellness and health. 

Program Highlights

  • Building on your previous academic work, you will incorporate specialized knowledge and skills to support individuals with concurrent mental health and substance use issues.

What you'll learn

  • Understand concurrent disorders and their impact on individuals and families.
  • Gain an understanding of treatment modalities utilized in treating concurrent disorders.
  • Develop an understanding of substance use, mental illness and the use of drugs.
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI)
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$29,804

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,728
Accommodation 1 bed room $11,331
Tuition 1 person $18,473

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Copy of Passport - Picture and Address Pages
  • All Academic Transcripts - High school and higher
    • High School Transcripts/Mark Sheets and Completion Certificates
    • Degree/Diploma Transcripts/Mark Sheets and Completion Certificates
    • Notarized and translated in English (online results not acceptable)
  • English Proficiency Score Cards (i.e. IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) or equivalent (if applicable) (online results not acceptable)
  • Notarized Custodian Declaration (for those under the age of 18 by the start of the class)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

83
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

58
51
listening
51
writing
51
speaking
51
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

ITEP: 3.9+

Duolingo: 115-120

 

GAS-English for Academic Purposes 2023-24 (Domestic & International) - 478

This program is not for absolute beginners nor for students whose first language is English.

Learn and gain confidence in academic English language skills in a Canadian college environment. Complete Semester 3 to meet Language Proficiency Requirements for post-secondary college programs.

Students require a Secondary School diploma or at least 10 years of education in their first language.

Students are placed into a semester by language skill level.

  • You can take a placement test at the Mohawk College Testing Centre
  • OR You can provide official language scores (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.). Scores must be official and may not be more than one year old.

You may also have an interview to finalize your placement. Students are usually placed according to the lowest skill to support their success.

Semester 1: IELTS 3.5, no band below 3 or equivalent.

Semester 2: IELTS 4.5, no band below 4, or equivalent OR successful completion of Semester 1

Semester 3: IELTS 5.5, no band below 5, or equivalent OR successfully completing at least two Semester 2 courses.

 

Start Dates: January, March, May, July, September and November.

Levels: Through 8. Levels are 7 weeks in length. Upon successful completion, you advance to the next level.

Length of Study: On average, you will study for 4-6 months.

 

Meets Language Requirements forSCORE AT ENTRY
IELTSCEFRTOEFL iBTDuolingo


EAP Level 8 

(CEFR B2.2)

IELTS 6

with band below 5.5

CLB 7

with score below 7

60 - 78100

EAP Level 7

(CEFR B2.1)

IELTS 5.5CLB 646 - 5990

EAP Level 6

(CEFR B1.2)

IELTS 5CLB 535 - 4580

EAP Level 5

(CEFR B1.1)

IELTS 4CLB 428 - 3465

EAP Level 4

(CEFR A2.2)

IELTS 3.5CLB 3.525 - 2755

Academic background and requirement

International student admission requirements

  • Minimum two-year College diploma or University degree
  • Preference is given to applicants with a diploma or degree in Human Services
  • Past history working with individuals in a volunteer/field placement activity is strongly recommended
  • Applicants should note that some employment opportunities require that certain physical standards must be met as a condition of employment
  • Proof of English proficiency for applicants where English is not their first language must be submitted to Ontario Colleges

 

GPA

Passing grade (in most programs): 100 to 50% 

Failing grade: Less than 50%

Career opportunities

  • Case Manager
  • Mental Health Worker
  • Community Worker
  • Addiction Worker

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