Lifelong Learning for a Brighter World

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Located at 1 James St. North, Hamilton ON

905-525-9140
ext. 24321 Toll Free:
1-800-463-6223

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Professional Addiction Studies

Building holistic skills for health professionals.

Program is offered entirely online!

Application Procedure

Application Deadlines

For a Fall 2020 Start:

Applications open: May 5, 2020
Applications close: September 4, 2020

For a Winter 2021 Start:

Applications open: September 15, 2020
Applications close: Jan 1, 2021

For a Spring 2021 Start:

Applications open: January 12, 2021
Applications close: April 23, 2021

Applicants must submit their application using our Online Application Portal located here. Applicants should review the detailed admission requirements before submitting the application in order to review what documentation is required.

Application Process

You will need the following items*:

Current resume (Word Doc. or PDF)
1-page letter of intent
Official/copy of academic transcripts (PDF); or letter from employer
Credit /debit card to submit payment

Review the complete application process here

*An application will not be reviewed until all required documentation is received. Applicants will be notified directly if additional information or documentation is required.

Please do not use Hotmail email addresses to apply.

Professional Addiction Studies Program	Certificate	Diploma
Submit an application using our Online Application Portal located here Within the McMaster student application portal, create an Application account, if you do not already have a MAC ID. Identify the specific program to which you want to apply. Select the term in which you wish to begin your studies (i.e. Fall 2017). If the program is not offered in the term you selected, or if the program is no longer accepting students, a notice will be shown.
4. Upload a Current Resume.
5. Upload a 1-2 page letter stating: previous training and experience in the helping field; your assessment of your learning needs; and, why you think this program will help you meet your learning needs. The purpose of the letter is to help us assess program fit.
6. Upload one of the following supporting documents as proof of your eligibility: Undergraduate degree in a related field, or college diploma in a related field. Relevant fields of study include psychology, social work, health, social sciences, public health, community and social services, child and youth studies. OR A minimum of 2 years full-time (4,000 hours) supervised experience in fields such as addiction, mental health, social and community services, nursing, law enforcement/criminal justice, or first responders.
7. Save the information on the application pages before you proceed to the next item.
8. $59 non-refundable application fee. (Payable by credit or debit online).
9. After paying application fee, you must ensure you submit your application. You will receive an email notifying you of the application admission decision after the application data has been reviewed.

If you wish to pay by cheque, contact CCE staff to request a paper application which you may submit by mail, with payment. Your application will not be processed until payment is received.

You will be advised through email of your admittance to the program within two weeks of receiving a complete application package. Please do not use Hotmail email addresses to apply.