Overview

A background in teaching is not required. The MEd in Counselling Psychology program from University of Lethbridge accepts applications every year.

As a student in this program you will:

focus on the understanding and acquisition of communication skills in interpersonal and counselling contexts
learn the historical and theoretical foundations in counselling psychology
develop a framework for the planning and implementation of client change interventions in counselling psychology
become familiar with a variety of assessment procedures commonly used in counselling settings
gain a thorough understanding of the process of career counselling
address professional and ethical issues in the practice, science and regulation of counselling psychology
develop an understanding of gender and cultural issues in counselling
experience supervised practice in counselling psychology settings

Students in this program complete coursework, a practicum and Culminating Activity (Thesis, Project or Capstone). This program is offered full-time on-campus for the first year. The second year of program includes practicum placements which can be completed at a distance with limited on-campus requirements.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counselling Psychology: Learning Processes
Counselling Psychology: Skills
Counselling Psychology: Theory
Counselling Psychology: Research Methods
Counselling Psychology: Ethics and Professional Practice
Counselling Psychology: Gender and Cultural Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lethbridge, Canada

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 22 other Masters in Counselling Psychology in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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86

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a baccalaureate degree (i.e. undergraduate degree) from a recognized degree-granting institution, in the discipline of interest or in a closely cognate discipline. NOTE: A background in teaching is not required for the Counselling Psychology major.
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in the terms containing the last 20 graded university courses (60.0 credit hours).
Approximately two years of successful teaching experience and/or counselling experience. Volunteer experience in counselling is also desirable.
Breadth of undergraduate courses in counselling, educational psychology or psychology. Particular emphasis is paid to courses in human development, personality, psychology of learning, and counselling skills.

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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International

888 CAD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 888 CAD per module during 24 months.
National

427 CAD/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 427 CAD per module during 24 months.

Living costs for Lethbridge

1200 - 1800 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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