MA Counselling Psychology

Western University’s MA Counselling Psychology is a scientist-practitioner onsite full-time degree, which prepares students to work as a professional counsellor in community agencies and public institutions that serve a diverse range of clientele. Counselling faculty draw from different theoretical orientations to expose learners to current thinking in feminist-informed, cognitive-behavioral and existential practices with individuals, families and communities. The thesis requirement prepares students to be both consumers and producers of research.

Students will participate in an eight-month internship with experienced counsellors in child and family services, schools, colleges and universities, as well as mental health and justice settings, prepares learners for counselling practice in specialized areas of interest.

Admission Requirements

• A four-year Honours degree (20 full courses or equivalent), with a major in Psychology, from an accredited university.
• An undergraduate honours thesis.
• Minimum “B” standing (70%) or equivalent in the final two years of study.
• Minimum one year or equivalent paid and/or volunteer experience in the helping professions field.

What You’ll Learn

• Theories of counselling psychology.
• Research design in counselling.
• Assessment in career and counselling.
• Counselling interventions and community mental health.
• Cross-cultural counselling.
• Counselling for career development and life transitions.
• Ethics and human development.