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Master of Counselling (BC, Canada)
Is the master's in Counselling program for me?
If you already have a bachelor's degree and want to register with the British Columbia Association of Clinical
Counsellors (BCACC) as a counsellor or therapist, this program is a great fit. We offer a variety of schedule options to
fit your life including: a full-time program that lets you finish in just seven quarters, a mixed mode option that
combines classroom and online learning for maximum flexibility, or a more work-friendly Saturdays-only schedule.
What will I learn in the master's in Counselling program?
Your courses will cover fundamental counselling skills with a focus on these topics:
- 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
- Addictions
In your advanced courses, you'll apply your knowledge to couples counselling, thesis research,
the psychology of aging, working with youth, and practicum experience. Through an internship,
you'll gain practical experience in your area of interest while you network with other professionals
in the local mental health and social service systems.
What can I do with my master's degree in Counselling?
With your master's degree in Counselling, you'll be prepared for professional registration and ready to
work as a counsellor or therapist in community agencies, private practice, colleges and universities,
health care facilities, government departments, and employee assistance programs.
Why CityU?
- Because you want an education that's relevant to what's happening in the real world, right now.
- CityU hosts the largest graduate counselling program in British Columbia.
- Our faculty teach what they do for a living, not just what's in the book. They're smart, successful people who can help you get there, too.
- You'll go through the program with the same group of students. We call it cohort learning. It's like a built-in support group.
- You can get an education without sacrificing your lifestyle.
How to get started:
Do you have at least a bachelor's degree? If so, you're eligible to apply. Here's how:
- Chat with an admissions advisor or call 604.689.2489
- Complete the Canadian M.C. admissions packet
- Apply now
- Order your official transcripts from other schools you attended
- Complete an interview with the program director
Note: The term "university" is used under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education effective April 11, 2007,
having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister.
*Note: Combine online learning with quarterly seminars held in Vancouver, BC.
**Winter start is for the NEW two year, daytime program.
Core Courses (50)
CPC 501
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental skills needed to facilitate therapeutic change. Topics include interviewing skills, establishing a therapeutic alliance, and professional documentation. Students will be able to conduct a client interview using the foundational practices of the field.
CPC 502
This course is an introduction to the theory, ethics and practice of diversity counselling. Students will examine the sociopolitical nature of counselling, the impact of counsellor and systemic bias, the multiple dimensions of identity, and the goals of diversity counselling competence. The course develops competencies through the students personal and professional exploration of value and belief systems, factors of power and oppression, racial/cultural/gender/ sexual orientation identity formation, and ethical practice.
CPC 510
The professional practice of psychology and counselling centres on thinking, questioning, and decision-making. This course provides a comprehensive investigation of ethical, practice and legal codes and issues as they relate to the development of a professional identity. Areas of focus include multicultural issues, responsibilities and liabilities, confidentiality and its limits, duty to warn, and dual relationships. A differentiation will be made between the regulatory process that protects the public interest and the collegial association process that promotes self-interest and the profession.
CPC 511
The Psychology of Loss and Grief course presents the holistic experience of loss, the varied presentations of the resulting grief and models of understanding and working with bereavement. Students will acquire knowledge, clinical skills and personal understanding of working with people who have experienced a loss, from the perspective of the individual, as well as the macrocosm of the family, culture, religion, etc. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Counselling program.
CPC 512
This course introduces systemic thinking and a variety of Family Therapy theories and interventions. Students explore the history of Family Therapy, the Feminist Critique, Post-Modern Theories, Neurobiological Research, and the new evidence based models of Family Therapy.
CPC 513
This course provides an overview of the common factors inherent in all effective psychotherapy, and provides skill development in how to plan treatment that is time-sensitive, pragmatic, and outcome-focused.
CPC 514
This course, covering research in the social sciences, provides the context for the development of the ability to critically review, as an informed counselling practitioner, scientific research in the mental health fields. Students taking this course will need basic mathematical competencies: addition, subtraction, multiplying, dividing, and working with roots and squares. An understanding of basic first and second-order equations is an asset, particularly properties of equality.
CPC 522
Students will analyze social and psychological dimensions of power in interpersonal relationships. From this theoretical base, students will develop therapeutic competency to engage with victims and perpetrators of violence in a process of change. Theoretical understanding and clinical competencies will include attention to social context, ethics, and legal implications.
CPC 523
Developmental psychology describes emotional, cognitive, behavioral, relational, social, and cultural change as a function of age and the passage of time. Important aspects of psychological potential and psychological distress can be understood in the context of individual, family, community, and cultural development. This course reviews the dominant theories that have structured the psychology of human development. It enlarges the focus of inquiry to include class, culture, gender, age and sexuality. Students will explore how a developmental perspective informs clinical practice.
CPC 524
This course is an investigation of psychopathology from a therapeutic perspective based upon observable patterns of behaviour. Students develop skills in diagnostic assessment and case conceptualization. Emphasis will be on diagnosis of syndromes, with introductions to etiology, treatment, and prognosis.
CPC 525
This course presents a survey of assessment techniques and instruments for personality, intelligence, achievement, interest, and aptitude. Students learn to incorporate test results into written reports, conduct mental status examinations, perform assessment interviews, and write detailed case conceptualization reports integrating quantitative and qualitative assessments. Prerequisites: CPC 514 Statistics and Research or equivalent or substantial experience and facility with quantitative analysis.
CPC 526
This course provides an orientation on how to approach and use theory in the practice of counselling psychology, reviews a number of current issues in counselling and psychotherapy, and introduces students to both classical and contemporary models of counselling and psychotherapy. Once students acquire these competencies, they will be able to form an initial, critically informed personal theory of counselling. Course delivery will be via lecture, demonstration (live and videotape), in-class skill practice, and feedback.
CPC 527
This course provides an experiential group counselling laboratory in which students learn group process theory and skills by participating as both members and as leaders. Students will explore the application of various group approaches to specific client populations and clinical settings.
CPC 529
This course seeks to comprehend the phenomenon predominantly described as "addiction", exploring and critically examining this phenomenon from multiple perspectives. This course places special emphasis on compassionate, collaborative, practices of engagement with what may be considered the clinically significant distress of others. This course explores, and critically evaluates, a range of frameworks, models, metaphors and theories seeking to make sense of the etiology of substance use, misuse and abuse within the context of the person's life and relationships. This course critically examines predominant and conventional ways in which "addiction" is understood, proposing and examining alternative ways of understanding the meanings people attach to the phenomenon of the "addiction" experiences. The course presents a sociological overview of the history regarding the social construction of what makes a drug licit or illicit, and examines associated outcomes.
CPC 550
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Additional Required Courses (16)
CPC 600
An intense exploration of approaches to working with children and adolescents in therapy, this course emphasizes methods of integrating and applying systemic, developmental, and individual theories. Topics include: behavior problems, violence, drug and alcohol problems, school problems, suicide assessment, and family issues.
CPC 603
This course is the culmination of your learning in the Counselling Psychology Program. You will complete a major scholarly investigation of an approved theme, research funding, or research topic OR an applied project relevant to a current topic in the counselling field.
CPC 604
In a time of changing demographics and longer lifespan, the skills and knowledge required for responding to elders is crucial to well-rounded clinical practice. This course looks at trends and demographics, covers development late in the lifespan in detail, examines the mental health issues associated with aging, provides guidelines and critique in the ethics of elder care, as well as emphasizing the unique set of clinical skills needed for service to the elderly. Prerequisites: MACP Program.
CPC 606
This course exposes students to the dynamics of couple relationships, potential issues, treatment approaches, and counselling techniques.
CPC 610
This course is a foundational introduction to the theory and practice of clinical supervision. Focus will be given to cultivating a working knowledge of a diversity of supervisory theories, their pragmatic clinical applications and skilled service delivery, understanding and analysis of the ethical and legal dimensions of supervisory practice, and supervisory professional and personal dynamics. The format of the course will include in-class discussions, readings, group work and role play, self-reflective practice, written assignments, and a class presentation.
Internship/Practica (6)
CPC 633
Students will arrange clinical internships at local agencies or other approved settings, and deliver counselling services under the supervision of the internship site and the City U Internship Coordinator. This course serves as a vehicle for documentation of internship hours, intern evaluations, and supervisory evaluations. This course is repeated until all 250 required client contact hours and 50 site supervision hours are completed.
CPC 651
The Practicum courses provide clinical experience and professional supervision beyond the student's internship setting. Students will have the opportunity to participate in group supervision, discuss internship issues, journal their client contact therapy work, and conduct professional clinical case presentations. Prerequisites: Successful Completion of Comprehensive Exams.
CPC 652
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CPC 653
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*Internship must be repeated until internship requirements are completed.
Elective Courses (1-5)
CPC 599
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