Bachelor of Health Sciences - Addictions Counselling (Optional Co-op)
About Bachelor of Health Sciences - Addictions Counselling (Optional Co-op)
The Bachelor of Health Sciences program in addictions counselling at the University of Lethbridge is the only undergraduate Canadian program of its kind. The program gives students the knowledge they need to guide people through the addiction recovery process. In their fourth year of studies, students will complete two 13-week internships, offering them valuable clinical experience to prepare them for their careers.
The program provides students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed for a role in treatment, prevention, and health promotion wherever addiction affects people's lives. It focuses on a range of addictive behaviours and intervention strategies, including substance abuse, problem gambling, sexual, and eating disorders. The program includes a thorough study of current issues in addictions, and an intensive training in counselling skills.
Graduates from this four-year program earn a Bachelor of Health Sciences with a major in addictions counselling.
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