Master of Education in Counselling

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.