MEd Counselling Psychology major and Master of Counselling FAQ

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Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) & Master of Counselling

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F.A.Q.

Canadian Certified Counsellor

Upon completion of your MC or MEd (CP), you may be eligible for certification as a Canadian Certified Counsellor under Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) guidelines. This certification is considered the minimum professional standard in Canada and attests to a level of competency in professional counselling.

Registered Psychologist

In both the MEd (Counselling Psychology) or Master of Counselling, you receive graduate-level coursework leading to registration as a psychologist in Alberta. However, the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) regulates the psychologist registration process. Registration with CAP requires completion of courses, supervised clinical hours, and written and oral exams, IN ADDITION TO your MC or MEd (CP) coursework

You are responsible for meeting requirements for registering as established by CAP or the corresponding professional designation organization in your province/state.

Yes! 

Both programs are on the list of College of Approved Programs (CAP), relative to MC and MEd graduation requirements.

However, be aware CAP has additional requirements beyond those provided in the MEd (Counselling Psychology) and Master of Counselling programs. This includes undergraduate psychology courses and supervised clinical hours, as well as oral and written examinations.

For admission to the MEd in Counselling Psychology or the Master of Counselling, you must have one of the following: 

  • BA/BSc (Psychology or other majors)
  • BEd
  • BHSc (Addictions Counselling)
  • BMgmt
  • BN
  • BSW
  • LLB
  • or another bachelor's degree