Master of Counselling (Counselling Psychology specialization)

Official program name

Master of Counselling (Counselling Psychology specialization)

Degree title

Master of Counselling (course-based or thesis route) (Master's; title shown as the institution gives it)

Subject

Counseling Psychology (officially named pathway)

Campus

Athabasca campus, Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

Teaching language

English

Delivery mode

Fully online

Study intensity

Not confirmed

Duration

36 credits; as little as 3.5 years, up to 7 years allowed

Tuition

CA$1,939 per 3-credit course, Sept 2026-Aug 2027

CA$1,759 per 3-credit course, Sept 2026-Aug 2027

CA$2,189 per 3-credit course, Sept 2026-Aug 2027

CA$8,448 total non-refundable program fee

Admission requirements

• Undergraduate degree with minimum GPA and minimum psychology/educational psychology credits; counselling experience preferred
• One intake per year: applications close January 15, classes start September

Prerequisites

Not published

Application deadlines

Current intake not confirmed.

Scholarships and funding

Not confirmed

Research or thesis

Not published

Supervised placements

Not confirmed

In-person attendance

Not confirmed. Do not assume this program can be completed entirely remotely unless the institution says so.

Professional recognition

• College of Alberta Psychologists: Approved (page: 'approved by the College of Alberta Psychologists'); meets graduate coursework requirement for Registered Psychologist in Alberta, additional 30-36 psychology credits needed (Counselling Psychology specialization; Alberta; checked 2026-10-31)

Professional eligibility not confirmed. Check the regulator for your jurisdiction. Accreditation and eligibility do not transfer automatically between countries or US states.

Sources and review

• Official program link
• Athabasca Master of Counselling program summary (checked )

Last reviewed 2026-10-31. Details are as stated on the cited official pages. Confirm with the institution before applying.