Counselling Psychology (MA)

The Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology (CPSY) program provides a quality learning experience for those seeking employment in counselling and related fields. Graduates are equipped to work professionally in a variety of settings or to pursue doctoral studies in counselling or clinical psychology. Our graduate-level master of counselling program 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. Our instructors are well-positioned to lead students through their graduate studies and practicum placements successfully and effectively.

You have earned a 4-year B.A. degree in Psychology (honours psychology preferred), or an equivalent 4-year degree, from an accredited institution. You have successfully completed all the listed pre-requisite courses and admission requirements to the program. The minimum G.P.A. for admission is 3.0 (or B) based on the last two years of the B.A. (presuming these include predominantly upper-level courses) and the minimum grades of four of the upper-level pre-requisite courses in psychology must be 3.7 (A-). All applicants are expected to demonstrate high academic competence and a serious commitment to pursue counselling as a profession, and must complete courses in the following undergraduate psychology areas: Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Statistics Research Design/Methods Brain and Behaviour Abnormal Psychology