Addictions: Treatment And Prevention

Develop Expertise in Addiction Treatment and Recovery

Northern’s Addictions Counseling program provides students with the essential skills and knowledge to deliver effective, client-centered addiction treatment. Through a combination of individual counseling techniques, group therapy, and evidence-based treatment methods, graduates are prepared to help individuals overcome addiction and reclaim their lives.

What You’ll Learn in the Addictions Counseling Program

This program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of addiction, recovery, and treatment. Key areas of learning include:

Hands-On Experience and Practical Application

Students in this program have the opportunity to practice their skills in real-world settings, using simulated counseling sessions and practical lab experiences. The curriculum also prepares students to work with diverse populations, tailoring treatment approaches to meet the unique needs of clients dealing with addiction.

Career Opportunities in Addictions Counseling

Graduates of the Addictions Counseling program can pursue careers in a variety of fields that address addiction recovery, including:

Work environments include:

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: The applicant must have a degree or equivalent qualification, with a focus in human services, social work, or social sciences.
  • ELP Requirement: IELTS: At least 6.5 overall PTE: Minimum score of 61 TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 89, with a minimum of 22 in Writing and Speaking Duolingo English Test: Score of at least 130
Refund Policy

If you decide to cancel your enrollment, here’s a clear explanation of how tuition fee refunds and deferrals are handled at Georgian College.

LOA Deposit: $2,500 CAD

  • The $2,500 CAD deposit is refundable only if your visa is refused.

❌ Refunds for Visa Refusal

  • If you request a refund within 14 days of your visa refusal:

    • You will get a full refund.

  • If you request a refund after 14 days of the visa refusal:

    • $2,500 CAD will be taken from your refund.

  • It’s the agent’s responsibility to inform the college about the visa refusal within 14 days.

✅ Withdrawal Refunds

  • If you withdraw within the first 10 working days of the term, you will get a partial refund.

  • If you withdraw after 10 working days, no refund will be given.

  • Fees paid for future terms will be fully refunded.

  • If your study permit is refused, you can get a full refund if you submit the refusal letter within the first 10 working days.

⏳ Deferral Policy

  • You are allowed one deferral with a valid reason.

  • For any additional deferrals, you will need to pay a $100 CAD application fee.

Key Facts
  • Application Fee: $100
  • LOA Deposit: $2,500
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $18,481
  • Total Tuition Fee: $18,481
  • Course Duration: 1 Year
  • Credentials: Graduate Certificate
  • Intake: September 2025
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  • Copy of passport

  • All academic transcripts

  • All academic certificates

  • IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo - if applicable

  • Student Email ID:

  • Student Contact No:

  • Student Address:

  • CV/Resume

  • Letter of Intent

  • Emergency Contact details:
    • Name:
    • Email ID :
    • Contact no. :
    • Relation with student:

IF ONSHORE STUDENT

  • Stamped copy of visa

  • LOI

  • Study permit

  • Canadian Address:

  • Canadian Contact No:

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