Program Overview
The Counseling at Athabasca University is a MC programme in Psychology over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Counseling programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: CAD 1,625 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; CAD 1,425 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Athabasca, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Counseling programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Models of Counselling and Client Change
- Professional Ethics
- Infusing Culture into Counselling
- Assessment Processes
- Intervening to Facilitate Client Change
- Developing a Working Alliance
- Methods of Inquiry
- Advanced Counselling Practicum
- Master of Counselling: Counselling Psychology
- Master of Counselling: School Counselling
- Master of Counselling: Art Therapy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- 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\xc2\xa0
- a course in learning psychology\xc2\xa0
- a course in counselling theories or personality theories\xc2\xa0
Applicants Without a Four-Year Degree
Applicants without a four-year degree will be considered if they have completed a degree equivalent in nature to three-year academic degree programs at Athabasca University. The degree must consist of a minimum of 90 credits .
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 1,625 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; CAD 1,425 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 1,625 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; CAD 1,425 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Athabasca University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Athabasca University
Athabasca University
Athabasca, Canada
Athabasca University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 48 months