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Program Requirements

The various specializations in counselling require a set of core courses and individual requirements depending on the goals of the student. All specializations require a foundation program of sixty credits under Plans A or C. Additional credits may be required for students completing more than one specialization area. Outlines of recommended minimum programs in the specialization area may be secured from the unit secretary. Cognate course work within and /or outside the College of Education supportive of a major in counsellor education is required of all candidates.

The counsellor education unit offers graduate counselling programs for those professionals committed to being effective counsellors in elementary and secondary schools, colleges, universities, and private and public agencies. The unit offers degree programs appropriate for counselling work in K-12 school settings, community agencies, substance abuse treatment centres, sports and exercise facilities, corporate structures, medical institutions, nursing homes, rehabilitation agencies/centres and independent practice.

All applicants will be evaluated with respect to their potential for being effective counselling professionals. Admission decisions are based on a review of the application and a personal interview with the appropriate admission committee. Acceptance is dependent upon the applicant鈥檚 professional potential, academic and professional background, and professional career goals.

The counsellor education unit offers a Master of Arts program with a major in clinical mental health and school counselling. Additional training may be completed in art therapy, and rehabilitation counselling. A rehabilitation counselling major in the Master of Arts program includes training in disability management, disability leadership, career development, job placement supported employment, adjustment counselling and vocational evaluation.