Program Overview
The Couple and Family Therapy at McGill University is a MSc programme in Humanities taught in English, French over 30 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 humanities. 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 Couple and Family Therapy 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: 30 months
- Language of instruction: English, French
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Québec, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Couple and Family Therapy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Couple and Family Therapy Pre-Practicum (3 credits)
- Diversity and Couple and Family Therapy (3 credits)
- Advanced Assessment in Couple and Family Therapy (3 credits)
- Research Methods for Couple and Family Therapists (3 credits)
- Contemporary Issues in Couple and Family Therapy (3 credits)
- Advanced Family Treatment Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
- Internship 1 in Couple and Family Therapy (3 credits)
- Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues in C & FT (3 credits)
- Human Development Across Lifespan: Couple & Family Therapy (3 credits)
- Advanced Couple Therapy (3 credits)
- Biological Foundations of Behaviour for C&FTs (3 credits)
- Internship 2 in Couple and Family Therapy (6 credits)
- Internship 3 in Couple and Family Therapy (6 credits)
- Family Treatment (3 credits)
- Understanding and Assessing Families (3 credits)
- Couple Therapy (3 credits)
- Adult Mental Health (3 credits)
- Human Sexuality: Professionals (3 credits)
- Seminar on Trauma and Resilience (3 credits)
- Violence against Women (3 credits)
- Advanced Clinical Seminar: Use of Self (3 credits)
- Seminar on Aging (3 credits)
- Seminar on Mental Health (3 credits)
- Living with Illness, Loss and Bereavement (3 credits)
- Disability and Rehabilitation (3 credits)
- Seminar on Caregiving (3 credits)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Mar, 2027
About McGill University
McGill University
Montréal, Canada
McGill 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 Mar, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English, French
- Duration 30 months
