Professional Addiction Studies, Diploma

Maximum Credit Toward Degree Studies - up to 30 units pending approval of the student’s Faculty office

The Professional Addiction Studies diploma program provides an opportunity for individuals seeking to enter the field of addiction to enhance their knowledge and skills required for employment and professional certification. The programs also serve as professional development for those already working in fields such as mental health, counselling, law enforcement, nursing, social work, child and family services. Upon successful completion of the required 10 courses, participants will receive the McMaster University Diploma in Professional Addiction Studies. Students are given 5 years to complete all required components of the diploma program.