Master of Counselling

The University of Lethbridge’s Master of Counselling program offers a pathway to becoming a Canadian Certified Counsellor or Registered Psychologist. As part of this cohort, students immersed in a diverse and distributed learning community, benefiting from a balanced education that combines online courses with face-to-face components, including summer institutes and practicum seminars. Throughout the program, students gain hands-on experience through supervised practice in counselling psychology settings, all within a personal and supportive learning environment. Additionally, learners have the opportunity to study alongside experienced faculty members and practicing counsellors, ensuring a comprehensive and professional development experience.

The  University of Lethbridge 12-course Master of Counselling program is completed over three years in a blended delivery format. Summer term includes an online portion, as well as a two-week face-to-face component in July. Fall and winter courses are offered online. While the program is designed to accommodate working professionals, students are encouraged to limit other obligations during the time frame of the program. Many students reduce or adjust their hours of work while engaged in their practica.

Admission Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from a recognized degree-granting institution, in the discipline of interest or in a closely cognate discipline.
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in the terms containing the last 20 graded university courses (60.0 credit hours).
• Breadth of undergraduate courses in counselling, educational psychology or psychology.

What You’ll Learn

• Theories of counselling and their application to client change.
• Foundational counselling and conflict resolution skills.
• Counselling diverse clients.
• Research and evaluation skills.
• Professional ethics and conduct.
• Assessment: processes and application.
• Biosocial foundations of health psychology.
• Cognitive and affective bases of behaviour.
• Counselling strategies and interventions.