Offered by Bow Valley College in Calgary, Canada, Addiction Studies Diploma is a diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters. Tuition for international students is CAD 26,175 per total (CAD 12,104 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Counselling & Psychotherapy
Duration: 4 semesters
Local tuition: CAD 12,104 / total
International tuition: CAD 26,175 / total
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Addiction Studies Diploma is a two-year program that provides the knowledge and hands-on preparation to build a career in the addiction field, emphasizing ethical, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally-responsive practice. The program is approved by the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation and runs over four terms. It prepares graduates for support roles in non-profit and private addiction and community-service settings, developing skills in client support, counselling foundations, and responsive, culturally-informed practice. Coursework combines theory with applied training, covering the assessment, intervention, and support approaches used across addiction services, so graduates understand both the clinical foundations and the ethical, culturally-responsive standards expected in the field. This practical and ethical grounding positions graduates for entry-level counselling and support roles across community, non-profit, and private-sector addiction services.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants require credit in English 30-1, or a minimum of 65% in English 30-2, or equivalent, or successful completion of the GED test with a standard score of 520 in Language Arts: Reading and Writing, or satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admission and Placement Test.
