Counselling, Master of Counselling - Alberta, Canada

Emphasizing the application of counselling psychology theory to professional practice, the Master of Counselling program in Alberta prepares students who wish to register as psychologists, or otherwise seek registration with a professional counselling association. Delivered by teaching faculty who are also practicing professionals, the courses will address: fundamental counselling skills; diversity and cultural psychology; ethics and law; grief and loss; family systems; research; human development; psychopathology and psychopharmacology; testing and assessment; psychotherapy theory; group counselling; psychological trauma; and addictions. Advanced courses apply this knowledge to couples counselling, integrative research, counselling children and youth, and practicum. Through internships, you will gain practical experience in your area of interest while you network with other professionals in the local community social service systems.

Total Required Credits (72 Credits)

Core Courses (55 Credits)

CPC 501Introduction To Counselling Psychology Practice

5

CPC 502Systemic Theory: Diversity and Cultural Psychology

3

CPC 510Professional Ethics and Law

3

CPC 511Psychology of Loss and Grief

3

CPC 512Family Systems Therapy

5

CPC 513Brief Therapy Models

3

CPC 520Qualitative Research Methods in Counselling Psychology

3

CPC 514Research Methods and Statistics

3

CPC 522Psychology of Trauma and Interpersonal Violence

3

CPC 523Psychology of Sexuality and Human Development

3

CPC 524Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology

5

CPC 556Assessment in Counselling Psychology

5

CPC 526Counselling Psychology Theory

5

CPC 527Group Counselling Psychology

3

CPC 529Psychology Of Addictions

3

CPC 551Comprehensive Exam-Alberta, Canada

0

Additional Required Courses (11 Credits)

CPC 600Child and Adolescent Counselling

3

CPC 606Couple's Counselling

3

 

CPC 695Counselling Psychology: Research Project

5

(or)

CPC 696Counselling Psychology: Thesis

5

Internships/Practica (6 Credits)

CPC 654Practicum I: Case Conceptualization & Counselling Psychology Treatment

3

CPC 655Practicum II: Ethical Issues in Counselling Psychology Practice

3

CPC 633Internship

0

CPC 633: Internship must be repeated until internship requirements are completed.

CPC 654, CPC 655: Students must be enrolled in Practicum and Internship concurrently.

Elective Courses Optional

CPC 599Graduate Seminar-Independent Study

1.00 TO 5

CPC 599: Special topics in counseling psychology will be explored in seminar, workshop or independent study formats.

This program is offered pursuant to the written approval of the Minister of Advanced Education and Technology effective September 1, 2009 having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the Minister. Nevertheless, prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (for example, acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).