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Counselling ( Masters )

The Master of Arts (MA) in Counselling Psychology (project-based or thesis-based) assist students in developing the knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary to work as professional counsellors in a wide variety of settings. Our programs are characterized by small classes, ongoing contact with a program supervisor, and a focus on the practicum/internship component of counsellor preparation. Students may focus on one or more of the following areas: trauma, school/higher education counselling, Aboriginal counselling, addictions and diversity. In addition to our on-campus project-based MA program, we offer master's programs in community-based counselling format. These programs offer alternative locations and varied modes of delivery to meet the diverse needs of our students.

Entrance requirements

Prerequisite Minimum standing
An acceptable bachelor's degree or equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Victoria.
 Normally a B+ average in last two years of bachelor’s degree. 9.0 units of third and fourth year coursework in educational psychology and psychology or a related discipline and completion of ED-D 414/417/418 or their equivalents with a B+ or higher

Applicants must also meet the general admission requirements for the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Application deadlines

Entry point Domestic students International students
September December 3
 December 3
May (project-based MA) January 11
 January 11

Exams and other requirements

    Program advisers

    • Dr. Carolyn Crippen, grad adviser (leadership studies, CSML) - ccrippen@uvic.ca or 250-721-7825
    • Dr. Tim Black, grad adviser (counselling psychology) - tblack@uvic.ca or 250-721-7820
    • Dr. Gina Harrison, grad adviser (educational psychology) - harrison@uvic.ca or 250-781-7783
    • Ms. Vivian McCormick, grad secretary (leadership studies) - leadgrad@uvic.ca or 250-472-5005
    • Ms. Stacey Brownell, grad secretary (educational psychology and counselling programs) - eplsgrad@uvic.ca or 250-721-7883

      Department directory

      Group/Position Name Telephone Office E-mail
      General Office - Secretary - EPLS Diana Rutherford 250-721-7799 Mac A439 eplsdept@uvic.ca
      Special Education Certificate Program Assistant Ione Wagner 250-721-7875 Mac A439 iwagner@uvic.ca
      FAX 250-721-6190
      Chair John O Anderson 250-721-7760 MAC A449 eplschr@uvic.ca
      Administrative Assistant to the Chair Zoria Crilly 250-721-7760 Mac A447 edpsych@uvic.ca
      Administrative Officer Deb Renney 250-721-7866 Mac A445 drenney@uvic.ca
      Graduate Secretary - Leadership Studies Vivian McCormick 250-472-5005 Mac A439 leadgrad@uvic.ca
      Graduate Secretary - Educational Psych Stacey Brownell 250-721-7883 Mac A439 eplsgrad@uvic.ca
      Secretary, Community Based Graduate Prog Ione Wagner 250-721-7875 Mac A439 iwagner@uvic.ca

      Co-operative education opportunities

      What is co-op?

      Co-operative education (co-op) is a learning strategy that lets you:

      • alternate your academic studies with paid, relevant work experience in your field of study
      • enrich your academic studies by drawing on practical, real-world experience from your work terms
      • develop competencies to excel in the workplace
      • potentially pursue work terms related to your graduate research or project
      Can you do co-op?

      Graduate co-op may be available to students who are pursuing thesis and non-thesis (or professional) degrees. Participation is optional, and admission is determined after consultation with your graduate adviser and department. Contact the co-op program in your degree area for details, or email coopinfo@uvic.ca.

      Note: Co-op is not open to one-year graduate degrees, graduate certificates and diplomas, and non-degree graduate students.

      What other career development support does UVic offer?

      UVic Co-op and Career can support you through every stage of your career development, through:

      Looking for work?

      Apply for all types of job opportunities at learninginmotion.uvic.ca.

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