Certificate in Psychology & Behavioral Sciences in Canada

Abnormal Psychology

Addictions and Mental Health

This Ontario College Graduate Certificate program equips you with the essential skills to support individuals facing addictions and mental health challenges. You will learn and apply culturally relevant, trauma-informed practices in a professional setting. The program emphasizes practical, hands-on experience through simulated clients, AI-based mental health tools, and digital counselling simulations before a mandatory field placement. Graduates will be well-prepared for certification as a Canadian Addiction Counsellor, with eligibility for advanced standing towards CACCF certification. You will also earn certifications in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), significantly boosting your employability. The program offers two tracks: a 1-year track and a 2-year track. The 2-year track includes an introductory semester focused on Canadian healthcare frameworks, service structures, and culturally responsive practices, which is beneficial for learners seeking additional Canadian context.

Addictions and Mental Health

Interprofessional Mental Health and Addictions Advanced Certificate

This Advanced Certificate program focuses on specialized education in collaborative mental health and addictions services, designed for individuals holding diplomas or degrees. Utilizing health promotion and psychosocial rehabilitation as core principles, you will learn to assess, plan, and implement interventions for complex needs. The program emphasizes a holistic, trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and strength-based approach, while being sensitive to cultural contexts. Graduates will develop strong leadership, advocacy, and critical thinking skills, preparing them for advanced practice within the healthcare system, supported by a cumulative practicum.

Psychology: Understanding Ourselves and Others

This course, PSY1754, provides an introduction to key topics in psychology, including learning, memory, sleep and consciousness, psychological disorders, and social psychology. Through a blend of hands-on experiments, case studies, multimedia resources, and demonstrations, students will gain a foundational understanding and appreciation for psychology as a social science. This course is offered part-time and can be taken either on-campus or online.