Description

The M.A. Counselling Psychology program provides a quality learning experience for those seeking employment in counselling and related fields. Graduates are well prepared to pursue doctoral studies in counselling or clinical psychology and to work professionally in a variety of settings. It is fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counsellor Education Programs CACEP. 

With a wide range of counselling approaches and research interests, faculty are distinguished by recognized scholarship and clinical expertise. Full-time faculty have earned doctorates in Counselling Psychology or a related field. They are licensed psychologists or therapists, who are active in research, publication, and professional advocacy.

Core program objectives:

• To cultivate competent professional counsellors with a vision to address human suffering and promote human flourishing.
• To promote engagement between scholarship and practice in a faith context.
• To encourage personal and spiritual growth.
• To foster the development of community awareness and commitment to social justice.
• To actively cultivate multicultural and international dialogue among helping professionals.
• To promote scholarship, research, and publication.
• To prepare students for doctoral studies.

Non-thesis track:

• Career options include counselling in areas of mental health, family and child therapy, child protection, psychotherapy, sexual abuse, addictions, multiculturalism, family domestic violence, career and vocational counselling.

Note: The Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology is very competitive and strict on all requirements. Those accepted typically exceed the minimum requirements and have strong backgrounds.

* Note: Additional fees may apply
** All fees are subject to change without notice

* Note: This program does NOT offer conditional admission