Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University’s Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology is designed as a professional graduate program that prepares students for clinical practice in a variety of mental-health settings. The program emphasizes the development of strong counselling skills, ethical decision-making, and an evidence-informed approach grounded in psychological theory. Students engage with core areas such as assessment, intervention, lifespan development, and multicultural counselling while gaining a solid foundation for working with diverse client populations.

Through a blend of coursework, supervised practicum experiences, and applied learning, the program supports students in building the competencies required for entry into the counselling field. Its flexible, primarily online delivery allows learners to integrate graduate study with personal and professional commitments, while still benefiting from mentorship, structured skills training, and opportunities to meet provincial and national requirements for professional designation.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelors Degree.

What You’ll Learn

• Develop core counselling skills, including empathy, assessment, and evidence-based intervention techniques.
• Apply major psychological theories to real-world clinical scenarios with diverse client populations.
• Strengthen ethical decision-making and professional practice aligned with Canadian counselling standards.
• Gain hands-on experience through supervised practicum placements that build confidence and clinical competence.