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Computer Proficiency

Students must be proficient in the use of a computer, and in particular, they must be comfortable in a web-based environment. To participate in the program, each student must own or have access to computer hardware and software that meets the minimum requirements (see www.uleth.ca/education/programs-degrees/graduate-studies/m-counselling).

Transfer to the Post-Graduate Certificate in Counselling

Students enrolled in the Master of Counselling program who have completed the appropriate courses and need to discontinue their programs may apply to the Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies and Research in the Faculty of Education to transfer to the Post-Graduate Certificate in Counselling and receive that certificate. Students who complete the Master of Counselling program are not eligible to receive the Post-Graduate Certificate in Counselling.

Residence Requirements

Residence is defined as courses offered by the University of Lethbridge. A minimum of eight such course equivalents is required.

It may be desirable or necessary for students who have been admitted to the M.C. program to include in their program courses to be completed at other institutions. Proposals for such courses should be approved preferably during the initial planning of the program and are to be effected through Visiting Student or Western Deans' Agreement (see Western Deans' Agreement) procedures. A waiver of residence requirement is allowed for courses completed in this manner, upon application to the Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies and Research in the Faculty of Education.

Academic Standards

Students must receive a minimum grade of ‘B-' (2.70) in all courses which are graded and count toward the degree. A student who receives more than two grades below a ‘B‑' may be asked to withdraw from the program. All courses completed in the Master of Counselling program, or transferred into the program, are included in the calculation of the GPA for graduation purposes. Transfer credit is not included in the GPA on the official transcript. A student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in order to graduate from the Master of Counselling program.

Appeals

All appeals in the M.C. program should be directed to the Dean, Faculty of Education. Grade appeals for courses in the M.C. program will be processed through the School of Graduate Studies. Other appeals will be heard by the Graduate Programs in Education Program Committee. Any appeal decisions may be addressed to the Executive Committee of the School of Graduate Studies, whose decision shall be final.

Students should consult the full description of the University policies on Appeal of Grade in the Calendar (see Grade Appeal Policy in Academic Regulations).

Time Limits

Students must complete their program between a minimum of two years and a maximum of six years. The normal time of completion is expected to be three years.

Leave of Absence

Students occasionally have legitimate reasons for having to put their studies on hold. Students may apply to the Office of Graduate Studies and Research in the Faculty of Education for permission to take a Leave of Absence. A Leave of Absence may be granted for up to three consecutive semesters. A maximum of one Leave of Absence per student program may be granted. If required, the maximum six-year time for completion of the Master of Counselling program will be extended by the amount of Leave of Absence time granted.

Fees

See the Master of Education and Master of Counselling Programs 2013/2014 Fee Schedule

For fee payment deadlines, see Fees.

Credit for Previous Work

A maximum of four semester courses (12.0 credit hours) which have not been credited toward a completed university credential may be accepted for credit in the Master of Counselling program.

Students must demonstrate that previous course work is equivalent to CAAP courses or appropriate for elective course credit.

Courses cannot be considered for advance credit if they have already been used towards another degree or as prerequisite credit in applying to the M.C. program. Students may not apply for advance credit for CAAP 6611 or CAAP 6619.

Independent Study

Students may be permitted to earn credit by Independent Study, which is designated by the course number CAAP 6990. Independent Study may be undertaken only in areas not covered by courses offered in the M.C. program. Independent Study proposals must be submitted to an instructor who agrees to serve as examiner for the proposed study. Formal registration occurs after approval by the instructor, the Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies and Research in the Faculty of Education, and the Dean (or designate) of the Faculty of Education. A maximum of two Independent Studies may count toward requirements for the M.C. program. Students are advised to register in the semester in which the work will be completed.