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

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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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Models of Counselling and Client Change

Professional Ethics

Infusing Culture into Counselling

Assessment Processes

Methods of Inquiry

Developing a Working Alliance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Athabasca, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to the MC program, applicants must have:

an undergraduate (baccalaureate) degree, normally four years

a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in the last 10 full course equivalents (30 credits).

a minimum of three courses* (nine credits) in psychology or educational psychology, including:a course in developmental psychology

a course in learning psychology

a course in counselling theories or personality theories

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

2147 CAD / module

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Citizens or residents

1902 CAD / module

≈ 1902 CAD / module

Funding

Loans:

Students with disabilities may access traditional sources for student funding such as Student Loan and Bursary Programs.

Awards for Undergraduate, Graduate or Doctoral Programs:

These are monetary awards, usually based on academic excellence coupled with other criteria including, but not limited to, career pursuits, volunteer activity, and active community participation. Some awards also take financial need into account. For information regarding the available sums of money, please visit the website.

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Scholarships Information

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