Counselling Athabasca University

Overview

The Master of Counselling at Athabasca University is a comprehensive graduate programme designed to equip students with essential psychological knowledge and clinical judgment. This online curriculum prepares learners to address diverse emotional and behavioural issues within various professional settings. Students can choose between a course-based or thesis route to suit their specific career objectives.

Why Counselling at Athabasca University?

Athabasca University provides a specialised track in Counselling Psychology that is approved by the College of Alberta Psychologists. The programme is specifically structured to meet the graduate coursework requirements for licensure as a Registered Psychologist in Alberta. Its flexible online delivery allows students to balance advanced academic training with professional or personal commitments from any location.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 2147 per module
• National fee: CAD 1902 per module

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on core competencies, ethical practice, and practical interventions. Modules may include:

• Models of Counselling and Client Change
• Professional Ethics
• Sociocultural and Systemic Influences on Counselling
• Assessment Processes
• Responsive Case Conceptualization & Counselling Interventions
• Responsive Counselling Relationships & Interpersonal Communication

Careers with Counselling

Graduates are well-prepared for diverse roles across the mental health and education sectors. The programme provides the credentials necessary to pursue careers in health care facilities, community organisations, and private practice. Potential professional roles include:

• Counselling Psychologist
• Mental Health Therapist
• School Counsellor
• Marriage and Family Therapist
• Substance Abuse Counsellor
• Clinical Supervisor
• Crisis Intervention Specialist
• Corporate Wellness Counsellor