Overview

Adler University offers two options of its Counselling Psychology programmes for students. The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Counselling Psychology programme includes a thesis, and the Master of Counselling Psychology program is a non-thesis option. Both options are accepted by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

Students gain a strong foundation in counselling theories and methods and are trained to be self-reflexive, ethically aware clinicians.

The mission-driven Counselling Psychology programme from Adler University is designed to prepare counselling professionals to work with individuals, families, and groups to address specific mental and emotional health issues across a range of settings, including mental health centres, human service agencies, and private practice.

Careers in Counselling

Service Canada projects positive job growth and need for counsellors. This mission-driven programme is designed to prepare counselling professionals to work with individuals, families, and groups to address specific mental and emotional health issues across a range of settings. These include:

Community organizations

Human service agencies

Community clinics

Mental health centres

Private practice

The innovative programme aligns with the requirements of the registering bodies for master’s level counsellors in British Columbia and Canada (the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Development Seminar

Social Justice Practicum

Group Psychotherapy

Counselling Skills and Intervention

Advanced Counselling Skills and Interventions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

66

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IELTS

7

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Credits

59 SCH

The Master of Counselling Psychology is a 55-credit hour programme. The Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology is a 59-credit hour programme, which includes the 55 credit hours from the Master of Counselling Psychology programme, in addition to the 4-credit thesis series. Successful completion of this programme includes the core courses, and two of the five elective courses listed below.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vancouver, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

PTE Academic

66

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution, preferably in psychology or counselling-related discipline.

A grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate or graduate coursework.

The equivalent of at least 12 semester credit hours in baccalaureate-level psychology coursework with a grade of B or better. These courses must include introductory psychology, abnormal psychology, research methods, and a fourth foundational course in life span/development.

Coursework or volunteer/work experience that involves the use of counselling-related skills and demonstrates counselling capacity is required.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Three letters of Recommendation

Statement of Intent (2-3 pages double-spaced) answering the following questions:

Why are you interested in your chosen field and program?

Why is Adler University’s program a good fit for you?

What are your career goals and interests?

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

35724 CAD / year

≈ 35724 CAD / year

Additional Details

International students: $1,211 per credit + $1,400 International fee per term

Living costs

Vancouver

Canada

1590 - 2686 CAD / month

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