Master of Counselling (MA)

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 Alberta)

This program is offered pursuant to the written approval of the Minister of Advanced Education effective September 1, 2009, 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).

Notice for Students and Public (Site-Based British Columbia)

This program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education, Skills & Training effective July 28, 2017, 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).

Program Requirements

Program Outline: 43 credits

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Core Required Courses
EDCE 525	Introduction to Canadian Counselling	1
EDCE 551	Diversity in Counseling	2
EDCE 558	Canadian Counselling Issues and Ethics	3
EDCE 567	Career Dev and Assessment in Counselling	4
EDCE 584	Counselling across Lifespan	3
EDCE 590	Marriage and Family Counselling	3
EDCE 616	Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology	4
EDCE 640	Canadian Counselling Theories	3
EDCE 658	Group Process and Facilitation	3
EDCE 684	Counselling Pre-Practicum (A)	2
EDCE 685	Counselling Pre-Practicum (B)	4
EDCE 686	Counselling Practicum	5
EDCE 687	Advanced Theory and Professional Seminar I	1
EDCE 688	Advanced Theory and Professional Seminar II	1
EDCE 689	Advanced Theory and Professional Seminar III	1
EDCE 698	Research and Statistics	4
EDCE 699	Comprehensive Oral Examination	0
Comprehensive Written Examination
Electives
EDCE 690	Directed Reading (variable credits)	1-4
EDCE 691	Directed Study (variable credits)	1-5
EDCE 692	Independent Study (variable credits)	1-5
EDCE 694	Special Project (variable credits)	1-4
Total Hours		48-62