Counselling Therapist Diploma Program

Program Overview

This online program combines theory courses with three one-week face-to-face clinical skills practice sessions. Led by experienced faculty, it prepares students for careers in various settings, including employee assistance programs, private practice, and human service organizations. The program focuses on supporting individuals with mental health, addictions, housing challenges, and developmental disabilities.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Faculty:
• Tamara Ukwu, MSW RSWDepartment Head
• Laurel Tien, PhD., RCCInstructor
• Rosemary Fromson, RPC, MPCC-SInstructor

Careers:

• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Private practice
• Health and wellness clinics
• Treatment centres
• Government
• Not-for-profits organizations
• Human service sector support for individuals with mental health, addictions, and housing challenges, as well as individuals with developmental disabilities
• Employment assistance
• Assistance to new immigrants
• Support to women and children