Applicants will meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission:

• Hold a baccalaureate degree (i.e. an undergraduate degree) in a related discipline from a recognized degree-granting institution
• Have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (based on the uLethbridge 4.00 scale) on the last 20 graded university-level term courses (60.0 credit hours)
• Demonstrate English Language Proficiency (ELP) for graduate students

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Step 2: Submit Online Application by Deadline
Submit your complete application by midnight (MST/MDT) on the deadline date.

Step 3: Arrange for Official Documents
Official documents (e.g., transcripts, English language proficiency test scores) are required prior to registration.
Note: Applicants who have attended or are currently attending an institution participating in ApplyAlberta do not need to arrange for official transcripts to be sent to uLethbridge from the issuing institution. A list of participating institutions is available at www.applyalberta.ca.

Step 4: Admission Decision Process
The departmental committee reviews your application and makes a recommendation on admission to the program committee. All applicants will be notified of their official admission status by Admissions no later than ten weeks after the appropriate application deadline.

*Note: Students who are graduates of non-Canadian universities must provide notarized English translations of all documents not in the English language.

For more details please see the Graduate Studies Calendar and Course Catalogue or contact graduate.health@uleth.ca.

Transcripts

Unofficial Transcripts
You will need to upload and submit your unofficial transcripts, including proof of graduation for your completed degree(s) and transcripts of all post-baccalaureate work, if any, via the online application system.

Official Transcripts
You will also need to arrange for your official transcripts to be sent to the Registrar’s Office. Your official transcripts are required to be received prior to course registration.

Applicants who have attended or are currently attending institutions NOT participating in ApplyAlberta must arrange to have official transcripts sent directly from the issuing institution to the Admissions Office. A list of participating institutions is available at applyalberta.ca.

Official transcripts must be mailed directly from the issuing institution in a sealed envelope to:
Registrar’s Office
University of Lethbridge
4401 University Drive West
Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4
Canada

Your transcripts are required to display your up-to-date coursework, including grades/marks received for completed coursework.

Letters of Reference

Applicants to the Graduate Diploma in Addiction and Mental Health Psychotherapy program are required to submit three (3) reference letters, one (1) of which must be academic, and two (2) of which must be professional.

Please see the Application FAQ for detailed information regarding submitting Letters of Reference.

Letter of Intent

Letter of Intent must contain the nature of interest in the program and the intended career outcome upon completion.

Curriculum vitae

Your CV is a comprehensive document with a formal structure and academic focus. It should include your background, work experience, awards, scholarships, publications, and other achievements. If you are a current or former University of Lethbridge student, contact Career and Employment Services for additional information on the content and structure of a CV.

English Language Requirements (ELP) for Graduate Students

English is the primary language of instruction and communication at the University of Lethbridge. Prior to registration, all applicants to the School of Graduate Studies must demonstrate English Language Proficiency (ELP) sufficient to meet the demands of classroom instruction, written assignments, research, and participation in tutorials and discussions, regardless of their citizenship or country of origin. Please see the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for graduate students for detailed information.

Students in this program complete the following courses:

Required Course Work:

• Addiction and Mental Health Psychotherapy 5001 - Theories of Addiction and Mental Health Psychotherapy
• Addiction and Mental Health Psychotherapy 5003 - Methods of Inquiry in Addiction and Mental Health
• Addiction and Mental Health Psychotherapy 5005 - Therapeutic Skills in Addiction and Mental Health
• Addiction and Mental Health Psychotherapy 5007 - Ethics in Addiction and Mental Health Psychotherapy
• Addiction and Mental Health Psychotherapy 5009 - Therapeutic Interventions in Addiction and Mental Health
• Addiction and Mental Health Psychotherapy 5013 - Addiction and Mental Health Assessment

Two of:

• Addiction and Mental Health Psychotherapy 5011 - Issues in Addiction and Mental Health Psychotherapy (Series)
• Addiction and Mental Health Psychotherapy 5015 - Practicum I
• Addiction and Mental Health Psychotherapy 5017 - Practicum II
• Addiction and Mental Health Psychotherapy 5990 - Independent Study

Note: A maximum of one Independent Study may be taken to meet this requirement.