Program Description

The goal of this applied program is to ensure that students acquire advanced and specialized knowledge while developing the conceptual skills and intellectual creativity consistent with a master’s level qualification in counselling psychology. Our pedagogical objective is to provide students with a sound foundation in the theory and practice of professional counselling. Students are required to demonstrate application of that knowledge within the boundaries and ethics of counselling psychology. They are expected to work with complex issues, both systematically and creatively to enhance and promote the positive growth, well-being, and mental health of their clients across diverse settings.

While now embedded in many societies, the counselling discipline is also evolving as social norms change. Our academic program prepares students to adapt to these changes using sound, educated judgment, personal resources, and an in-depth understanding of the practical issues confronting the real and complex world of professional counselling.

The program offers a flexible online learning experience, and a state-of-art curriculum designed to equip aspiring counsellors in Canada with the skills and knowledge needed to make a meaningful impact in their field. The program consists of a total of 49 study credits, including 43 study credits obtained through academic courses and 6 study credits obtained through a supervised practicum course.

The Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University is an approved program toward upgrading a teacher’s certificate in New Brunswick. The program was approved by the Minister’s Advisory Committee on Teacher Certification in October 2004.