Master of Counselling, Site-based (Canada)

Department Website: Master of Counselling

Master of Counselling, Site-Based Program Mission Statement

The Master of Counselling program provides counsellor education for students, reflecting ethical and cultural aspects of Canadian life with focus on province-related needs and trends. The program promotes the development of a solid knowledge base and strong clinical skills, while fostering personal growth and transformation. Students are prepared to be ethical, competent, service-oriented counsellor practitioners.

This program offers preparation for professional counsellors within community agencies, schools, and clinics in Canada. Candidates attain a core of competencies, with individualization taking place through supervised internship settings. Emphasis is placed on translating theory and research from course work to services for clients. A major focus of the program is the development and operationalization of the student's personal approach to counselling. This degree is a two-year program for students and is provided in a cohort model.

Notice for Students and Public (site-based British Columbia):

This program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills effective June 2023 having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister. Nevertheless, prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (for example, acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).
The term “university” is used under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education effective June 2023 having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister.

  • The Master of Counselling degree does provide the basis for application to the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) for the Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) credential and to the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC) for the Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) credential.
  • The Master of Counselling degree does not lead to the Psychologist chartering (or registering) in the province of BC.
    Specifically, one must have the PhD degree from a program approved by the College of BC psychologists.