Program Overview

Program Overview

The Diplôme d'études supérieures spécialisées de 2e cycle en intervention en dépendances is a specialized graduate diploma program offered by the Université de Sherbrooke. This program aims to train specialized interventionists capable of working with individuals at risk of presenting or presenting complex problems in the field of addiction.

Program Structure

The program consists of 30 credits and is offered on a part-time basis. It includes both obligatory and optional courses, with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches to intervention in addiction. The program is designed to be completed in a regular regime, with students attending classes on a part-time basis.

Obligatory Courses

The obligatory courses include:

• DPN500: Interventions précoces (3 credits)
• DPN501: Éthique et déontologie professionnelles (3 credits)
• DPN505: Troubles concomitants 1 (3 credits)
• DPN507: Drogues, politiques publiques et législation (3 credits)
• DPN508: Neurobiologie des dépendances (3 credits)
• DPN510: Troubles concomitants 2 (3 credits)
• DPN513: Méthodes de recherche et d'analyse (3 credits)
• DPN515: Situations de vulnérabilité associées aux dépendances (3 credits)
• DPN520: Intégration de problèmes complexes (3 credits)

Optional Courses

Students must choose one optional course from the following list:

• DPN550: Intervention pour les jeux de hasard et d'argent (3 credits)
• DPN551: Intervention auprès des jeunes (3 credits)
• DPN552: Intervention auprès des couples (3 credits)
• DPN553: Entretien motivationnel (3 credits)
• DPN554: Réadaptation et trauma (3 credits)
• DPN555: Intervention, parentalité, dépendances (3 credits)
• DPN556: Sexualité, utilisation de substances et dépendances (3 credits)
• DPN557: Groupe de réadaptation en dépendances (3 credits)
• DPN558: Diversité et pratiques interculturelles en dépendances (3 credits)
• DPN559: Réadaptation en dépendances (3 credits)
• DPN795: Recherche appliquée en dépendances (3 credits)

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., psychology, social work, psychoeducation)
• Have at least six months of work experience in intervention in addiction or a related field
• Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.7
• Submit a letter of intention and two letters of recommendation
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the French language, as the program is taught in French

Program Objectives

The program aims to enable students to:

• Conduct interventions with individuals at risk of presenting or presenting complex problems in addiction
• Communicate effectively in a professional setting
• Autonomously manage their professional practice in addiction intervention

Target Audience

The program is designed for professionals working in the public, private, and community sectors, including:

• Coordinators and planners in addiction treatment
• Managers of resources in the field
• Psychoeducators
• Social workers
• Teachers
• Nurses
• Program managers
• Psychologists
• Clinical supervisors
• Prevention agents

Research Areas

The program focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to intervention in addiction, including:

• Early intervention
• Curative intervention
• Biopsychosocial approaches
• Best practices and emerging trends in addiction treatment

Why Choose This Program

This program is unique in that it offers a specialized graduate diploma in intervention in addiction, with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches and best practices in the field. The program is designed to be completed on a part-time basis, making it accessible to working professionals. The faculty is composed of multidisciplinary experts in the field, providing students with a comprehensive education in addiction intervention.