Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Graduate Studies

Counselling Psychology

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Program Information

School:Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Graduate Studies
Faculty:Education
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Counselling Psychology
Description:The mission of the program in Counselling Psychology is to prepare highly knowledgeable, skilled, dedicated, and ethical professional practitioners, who will endeavour to enhance human potential throughout the life span and who can effectively practice within a variety of settings.

The Counselling Psychology faculty promotes counselling as an effective, viable means of assisting individuals throughout the life span. The counselling psychologist, regardless of his or her theoretical stance or work setting, functions as a change agent who is sensitive to and knowledgeable about the range of human development reflected in individual differences and cultural and linguistic diversity. Effective and positive change is brought about by assisting clients to: examine and modify their behaviour for more effective living; cope with, adjust to, or otherwise negotiate the environments affecting their psychosocial well-being; and effect change in the larger society.
URL:Counselling Psychology at Memorial University of Newfoundland - School of Graduate Studies
Length:2 Year(s)

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*70
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Bachelor's degree (second class or 70% average in last 30 attempted courses).
    # Some programs have prerequisites and require work experience
    # At least one professional (principal or district administrator) and one academic reference required

    In addition to meeting the requirements in the general degree regulations, students:
    i) must have completed Introduction to Counselling (E3210).

    ii) should have completed at least one undergraduate course on each of the following topics: statistics (E2900), assessment (E3280, E3951, E3952, or E4950), introduction to career education (E3211), introduction to exceptionality (4240, or 4242). (Or their equivalent)
    NOTE: many of these courses are prerequisites to specific graduate courses and must be completed before taking those courses.

    iii) normally have at least one year of teaching (or related work) experience.

    iv) must submit a resume that contains a concise rationale for the application (500 words or less) and three letters of recommendation (preferably one from each of the following: previous university instructors, supervisors, or employers).

    v) should note admission is selective and controlled by an admission committee of faculty members involved in the program. An interview may be required if deemed necessary.

    vi) should note the Graduate Record Examination may be required.
    Application Notes : Should note the Graduate Record Examination may be required.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
    • Work Experience
    Normally have at least one year of teaching (or related work) experience. Interview may be required.

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on July 12, 2014