University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research

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Counselling Psychology (MEd-Course)

University of Alberta - Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research

Faculty:Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Counselling Psychology
Areas of Research:Counselling Psychology; Measurement, Evaluation and Cognition; Psychological Studies in Education; School Psychology; Special Education; Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL); Technology in Education.
Course Based:Yes
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $10,230

Description:

Counselling Psychology is a helping profession devoted to preventing, remediating and ameliorating emotional, cognitive, behavioural, and interpersonal difficulties as well as enhancing human potential and quality of life. These aims are achieved through the integration of science and practice in the development of knowledge, skills, and judgment for working effectively in a variety of settings with diverse populations. The course-based Counselling Psychology program is designed to train competent psychologists who possess the necessary professional abilities to enable them to adapt to the changing and diversifying roles of a psychologist. The program is based on the scholar-practitioner model of professional practice and is not intended to prepare students to undertake Ph.D. studies.



The Thesis-Based Counselling Psychology program is intended to train competent practitioners who have solid professional and research abilities that enable them to adapt to the changing and diversifying roles of a psychologist. The program is based on the scientist-practitioner model of professional practice. It is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and judgment necessary to function effectively as a psychologist in a variety of settings and to undertake Ph.D. studies.


Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    The Department's minimum admission requirements are a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent (typically in education or psychology) from a recognized institution, with a minimum GPA of 6.5/9.0 or 3.0/4.0 on the most recent 60 credits of course work. Students are NOT required to complete the GRE for admission purposes.
    Test Scores:
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration)
    Application Notes : Applicants may also take a PTE with a minimum score of 63 in order to prove their English proficiency.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Statement of Research Interests
    • Work Experience
    Transcripts are also needed.

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on September 07, 2022