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Duration

2 years

Tuition

$22,620

  Fredericton

Sep 8-Sep 8

Plus 1 other start dates

Sep 7 - Sep 7 2029

Commitment

Full-Time

Delivery

Classroom

Credential

Degree

Year Founded

1785

Scholarships

yes

The University of New Brunswick’s Master of Education in Counselling degree is tailored for future masters-level practitioners, working as school counsellors or counselling therapists in community agencies or private practice. The MEd in Counselling also offers the option of a combined research and practice-based degree, prior to pursuing a doctoral studies in counselling psychology.

Counsellors work to address a wide range of issues related to daily life and development, including career choice and adjustment, successfully making life transitions, functioning in interpersonal relationships, and emotional and behaviour problems.

Admission Requirements

  • Four-year undergraduate degree.
  • Minimum grade point average of at least 3.0 (B, or its equivalent).
  • Minimum of one year’s experience in some aspect of human services (volunteer work is accepted as experience).

What You’ll Learn

  • Career and vocational development.
  • Counselling processes.
  • Therapeutic relationships.
  • Growth psychology.
  • The practice of counselling and counselling psychology in Canada.

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Student Reviews (10)

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University of New Brunswick (UNB)

Exploring educational leadership

Melia Costello

August 17, 2026

Graduated From

Master of Education

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

5 stars

What I enjoyed most about UNB's Master of Education was exploring educational leadership from a broader perspective. I learned about different leadership theories, organizational change, supervision, and the challenges involved in creating a positive l...

What I enjoyed most about UNB's Master of Education was exploring educational leadership from a broader perspective. I learned about different leadership theories, organizational change, supervision, and the challenges involved in creating a positive learning culture. We also discussed how leaders can respond to culturally diverse school communities and support teachers through periods of change. The program helped me develop a much more thoughtful approach to leadership and prepared me to take on greater responsibility in education.

University of New Brunswick (UNB)

Practical challenges educators face.

Elisia Gonzolez

August 17, 2026

Graduated From

Master of Education

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

5 stars

My MEd experience at the University of New Brunswick really changed the way I think about curriculum and teaching. I learned how to assess learner needs, develop clear instructional goals, select appropriate materials, and adapt curriculum to different...

My MEd experience at the University of New Brunswick really changed the way I think about curriculum and teaching. I learned how to assess learner needs, develop clear instructional goals, select appropriate materials, and adapt curriculum to different classroom contexts. The research courses were also valuable because I became much more confident evaluating educational research and using evidence to support my teaching decisions. I appreciated that so much of the coursework connected theory directly to practical challenges educators face.

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