Yorkville University’s Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) has earned national recognition, placing among the country’s top 10 graduate counselling programs in CourseCompare‘s Best Master’s in Counselling Psychology in Canada of 2026 rankings.
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Yorkville was recognized by Canada’s leading marketplace for comparing schools, courses and tuition for offering a flexible, career-focused graduate program that prepares students for professional practice while making counsellor education accessible to learners across Canada.
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According to CourseCompare, the annual rankings evaluate master’s programs based on practicum requirements, accreditation with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and provincial licensing bodies, graduation and employment rates, delivery methods, and program reputation among current students, graduates and employers.
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In its profile of Yorkville, CourseCompare noted that the university’s goal is to offer “flexible, rigorous, and career-focused programs to professionals across Canada.” It also highlighted the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology as Canada’s first online counsellor education degree, designed to be completed in 28 months with program starts in January, May and September.
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The publication also singled out the program’s flexibility as a defining strength. Designed for working professionals and remote learners, the online MACP enables students to balance their studies with existing personal and professional commitments. CourseCompare noted that nearly 80 per cent of students work full time while completing the program, which combines asynchronous coursework with select live learning components to encourage meaningful interaction with faculty and peers.
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The ranking also recognized the program’s emphasis on hands-on learning and professional readiness. Students complete a 400-hour practicum over 30 weeks, gaining supervised experience with real clients while applying the theories and skills developed throughout the program.
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Student experience also contributed to the program’s recognition.
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“Yorkville MACP program has given me the possibility to dream of having a rewarding career,” wrote student Kathy Paquette in a review featured by CourseCompare.
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“Living in rural Ontario with no universities to chase dreams Yorkville was the game changer. I would have had to uproot three children and sell my home just to attend a university hours away from where I had a life with my supports,” Paquette said, adding that, as she approached graduation, “I can honestly say, it has been my dream coming true and now the possibilities are endless for me.”
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CourseCompare also highlighted the Yorkville MACP program’s strong professional connections, including student networking opportunities, mentorship, webinars and recognition by provincial and national associations and regulatory bodies across Canada, helping prepare graduates for careers in counselling and mental health.
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Read CourseCompare’s full listing of the Best Master’s in Counselling Psychology in Canada of 2026.
