Bachelor of Community Mental Health (Honours) (Child and Youth Care pathway to degree) in Oshawa Canada | Durham College

Tailored for graduates with an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Care (CYCA), this specialized accelerated degree pathway enables direct entry into the fourth semester of the Honours Bachelor in Community Mental Health program. Combining theoretical foundations, research methodologies, and practical applications, students will complete a required 14-week, 420-hour field placement, seamlessly connecting academic learning with professional practice. Upon completion, graduates will possess both the theoretical understanding and practical competencies needed for diverse community mental health positions, including case management, crisis intervention, mental health education, substance abuse counseling, housing advocacy, peer mentorship, and youth residential services.