School Counselling, Master of Education - Canada
Employing a practitioner-scholar model, the MEd School Counselling program trains teachers for career options in educational counselling. Students are introduced to a broad range of counselling theoretical concepts, developmental, ethical considerations and the application of skills that are required in the school setting through a breadth of course work, delivered by practitioner faculty. Supported internships allow students to focus on skills that benefit their professional responsibilities as well as challenge their growth in counselling skills. A made-in-Canada curriculum and the use of local teaching faculty ensure the program incorporates local school district, regional, and provincial contexts. Graduates of the MEd School Counselling program will be able to apply for school counselling positions. The program qualifies for registration with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors enabling graduates to work in the community as Registered Clinical Counsellors.
This program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training effective April 11, 2007 (renewed on September 14, 2021); having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister. Nevertheless, prospective students are responsible or satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate for their needs (for example, acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).
Program Outcomes
This program will prepare students to:
1. Develop a professional identity as a School Counsellor, gain awareness of own strengths and limitations and make decisions based on legal and ethical issues within accountability structures. [Professional Identity & Ethical Practice]
2. Collaborate and consult with students, school staff, families, community agencies, and health care systems to meet students needs. [System Leadership]
3. Apply theories, strategies and interventions to promote mental health and wellbeing. [Counselling Skills & Processes]
4. Apply knowledge and theory to promote students' growth and wellbeing. [Developmental Contexts]
5. Use research methodology and relevant data to make effective decisions for school counselling program improvement plans and to inform own practice. [Research & Inquiry]
Admission Requirements
In addition to City University of Seattle's graduate admission requirements, found under Admissions in the catalog menu, students in the Master of Education School Counselling program must have bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher for program admission. Prior to beginning program coursework, admitted applicants who do not have undergraduate degrees that include coursework in interviewing and counselling skills will be required to complete City University of Seattle's PSY 425 Interviewing and Counselling Skills Fundamentals course or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution. The prerequisite is not required prior to application to the program.
Total Required Credits (52 Credits)
MEd Graduate Foundation Core (5 Credits)
| ECC 501 | Introduction to Research Skills | 2 |
| ECC 512 | Research Methods for School Counsellors | 3 |
School Counselling Core (15 Credits)
| ECC 520 | Ethical and Legal Issues in School Counselling | 3 |
| ECC 522 | Skills and Approaches in School Counselling | 3 |
| ECC 640 | Advanced Issues in School Counselling | 3 |
| ECC 646 | Critical Approaches to Diversity in School Counselling | 3 |
| ECC 648 | Family Systems Theory and Practice | 3 |
School Theoretical and Practical (18 Credits)
| EGC 530 | Individual Counselling Theory and Practice | 3 |
| EGC 533 | Child and Adolescent Growth and Development | 3 |
| EGC 536 | Group Counselling and Management | 3 |
| EGC 539 | Mental Health Issues in Schools | 3 |
| EGC 542 | Assessment and Evaluation in Counselling | 3 |
| EGC 545 | Career Counselling and Information Services | 3 |
Internship Courses (11 Credits)
MEd School Counselling Project (3 Credits)
| EGC 640 | Project in School Counselling and Presentation | 3 |
Exit Requirements (0 Credits)
| EGC 611 | School Counselling Internship Portfolio | 0 |
| EGC 650 | School Counselling Comprehensive Examination | 0 |