Counselling Psychology- Course-Based Route

In order to be considered for admission into the Course-based Master’s Program in Counselling Psychology applicants must:

1. have obtained a four-year baccalaureate degree in psychology or education, or its equivalent, offered by a recognized degree-granting institution of higher education in Canada, a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States, or a University in another country acceptable to the Admissions Committee,

2. have completed at least 21 credits of undergraduate coursework in psychology (and/or educational psychology),

3. have acquired practical experience in the application of psychology (e.g., crisis line volunteer, youth worker),

4. provide three letters of reference, two of which must be from someone knowledgeable about the applicant’s scholarly abilities and potential, and one of which must be from someone knowledgeable about the applicant’s counselling abilities and potential,

5. provide a two-page statement of intent indicating general areas of applied interest, previous academic and practical activity, and plans upon graduation.

Admission decisions are made based on a relative ranking of each applicant’s: 1) previous academic record, 2) academic background in psychology and/or educational psychology, 3) relevant practical experience, 4) letters of recommendation, and 5) statement of intent.