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 501 | Introduction To Counselling Psychology Practice | 5 |
| CPC 502 | Systemic Theory: Diversity and Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| CPC 510 | Professional Ethics and Law | 3 |
| CPC 511 | Psychology of Loss and Grief | 3 |
| CPC 512 | Family Systems Therapy | 5 |
| CPC 513 | Brief Therapy Models | 3 |
| CPC 520 | Qualitative Research Methods in Counselling Psychology | 3 |
| CPC 514 | Research Methods and Statistics | 3 |
| CPC 522 | Psychology of Trauma and Interpersonal Violence | 3 |
| CPC 523 | Psychology of Sexuality and Human Development | 3 |
| CPC 524 | Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology | 5 |
| CPC 556 | Assessment in Counselling Psychology | 5 |
| CPC 526 | Counselling Psychology Theory | 5 |
| CPC 527 | Group Counselling Psychology | 3 |
| CPC 529 | Psychology Of Addictions | 3 |
| CPC 551 | Comprehensive Exam-Alberta, Canada | 0 |
Additional Required Courses (11 Credits)
| CPC 600 | Child and Adolescent Counselling | 3 |
| CPC 606 | Couple's Counselling | 3 |
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| CPC 695 | Counselling Psychology: Research Project | 5 |
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| CPC 696 | Counselling Psychology: Thesis | 5 |
Internships/Practica (6 Credits)
| CPC 654 | Practicum I: Case Conceptualization & Counselling Psychology Treatment | 3 |
| CPC 655 | Practicum II: Ethical Issues in Counselling Psychology Practice | 3 |
| CPC 633 | Internship | 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 599 | Graduate 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).