Yorkville University - New Brunswick Campus

Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy

Yorkville University - New Brunswick Campus

Degree:Doctorate; Online
Field of Study:Counselling Psychology
Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
Length:42 Month(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $15,696

Cost is an approximation and is based on three terms of study. Total program cost, including application and seat fees, is $52,470 CAD.



Description:

The Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy degree is intended to bring clinical practitioners at the forefront of the emergence of counselling and psychotherapy as a distinct profession from other health and helping professions. The primary objective of the DCP degree program is to educate therapists with competencies beyond those expected at the master’s level, with a focus on leadership, social justice and cultural competence.

Applied Research Approach to Learning – The program brings the tools of applied scholarship to examine and address problem areas of practice in counselling and psychotherapy.

Your Path to Leadership – Graduates of the DCP gain the knowledge and skills required to help define the identity of the counselling and psychotherapy profession and to be leaders in the establishment of the profession across Canada.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Applicants are required to provide an official master's transcript and proof of a master's degree.

    In addition, applicants are required to have a master’s program cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 or a 4.3 scale, or the equivalent on other grading scales. Some applicants may be admitted on a probationary basis if their cumulative GPA is between 3.0 and 3.3.

    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Statement of Research Interests
    • Work Experience
    1. Provide proof of two years of post-master's counselling experience.
    2. Resume and a 700- to 1000-word letter of intent
    3. Two letters of reference from professional or academic sources.

    * 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.

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