Humber’s Bachelor of Social Science - Addictions and Mental Health program provides you with degree level education, knowledge and skills required to work in this field. From a biopsychosocial perspective, our program focuses on the impact of social, historical, economic and political forces on addictions and mental health and examines the opportunities for prevention, harm reduction and recovery. Students are encouraged to critically analyze systemic issues, develop and apply skills in counselling, case management, community development and grant writing. <br><br>Courses in the first year are part of the common platform with other degrees at Humber offered in the field of social science. In the second year of study, students immerse themselves in the field of addictions and mental health in courses that include research writing, pharmacology, Indigenous perspectives, equity and inclusion, assessment, and counselling. This solid foundation of theory and application is followed by two years of further in-depth study in ethics, advanced counselling, contemporary issues, inter-professional collaboration and research. Overall, the program emphasizes critical thinking, analytical skills, leadershipmanagement and professional practice.<br><br>Graduates will be prepared to work in a variety of social service settings in positions such as mental health and addictions counsellors, outreach workers, crisis workers, case managers, and community support workers. Graduates are well positioned for additional graduate level study if they wish to progress into roles such as psychotherapists, educators, researchers or managers in the social service sector. Note that this program does not prepare graduates for any specific regulated professions such as social work or psychotherapy.