Compare the Programs
The table below is designed to provide you with an overview of each of the programs. Please be sure to read the more detailed information under each of the program links.
| Program Information | Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Counselling | Master of Counselling | Post-Masters Certificate in Counselling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Courses | 6 half courses (18 credits) |
12 half courses (36 credits) |
4 half courses (12 credits) |
| Advance Credit Limit | 2 half courses (6 credits) |
4 half courses (12 credits) |
1 half courses (3 credits) |
| Time Commitment | 1.5 years (minimum) 3 years (maximum) |
2.5 years (minimum) 7 years (maximum) |
.7 year (minimum) 2 years (maximum) |
| Specializations | None | Counselling Psychology Career Counselling Art Therapy |
Counselling Psychology Career Counselling |
| Orientation | 6 weeks online (July-August) | 6 weeks online (July-August) | Self-directed online orientation |
| Face-to-Face Requirements | 3-week summer institute | 3-week summer institute Two 4-day intensive seminars |
None |
| Practica | None | 1 full course (6 credits) | None |
| Exit Requirements | Course Completion (3.0 GPA minimum) | Course Completion (3.0 GPA minimum) Thesis or Course-base |
Course Completion (3.0 GPA minimum) |
| Application Information | Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Counselling |
Master of Counselling | Post-Masters Certificate in Counselling |
| General Entrance Requirements | GPA 2.5 Undergraduate (baccalaureate) degree English Language Proficiency |
GPA 3.0 Undergraduate (baccalaureate) degree English Language Proficiency |
GPA 3.0 Graduate (masters) degree English Language Proficiency |
| Undergraduate Prerequisite Course Requirements | Developmental Psychology Learning Psychology Counselling Theories |
Developmental Psychology Learning Psychology Counselling Theories |
Developmental Psychology Learning Psychology |
| Graduate Prerequisite Course Requirements | None | None | Models of Counselling (Counselling Theories) Professional Ethics Working Alliance (Counselling Skills) Infusing Culture into Counselling (Multicultural Counselling) |
| Application Deadlines | February 1 | February 1 | June 1 October 1 February 1 |
| Program Start Date | September 1 | September 1 | September 1 January 1 April 15 |