Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) | Faculty of Education

Program Information

The Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) degree program is designed to prepare highly knowledgeable, skilled, dedicated, and ethical professional practitioners, who will endeavour to enhance human potential throughout the lifespan and who can effectively practice within a variety of educational and community settings. Completion of this program will enable graduates to meet the requirements of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) to be eligible to become Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC). The counselling psychology program is designed to align with the proposed regulatory college for counselling therapy put forth by FACT NL (Federation of Associations of Counselling Therapists in Newfoundland and Labrador). Given the college is not yet approved and consultations are ongoing, updates will be provided as they become appropriately available. Until such a time, information on FACT-NL can be accessed at www.fact-nl.org.

Internship placements are a shared responsibility between the student and the Faculty of Education. The faculty will work with you to secure a placement but we can not guarantee you will secure a site or finish a placement.

A redeveloped Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) degree program started in Fall semester 2023. Next application deadline is February 1, 2026 for a January 2027 start.

Please be advised that the Master's in Education Counselling Psychology program follows a cohort model and is offered over nine consecutive semesters with three summer residency requirements, for a minimum of four weeks each summer. Please note that all courses, with the exception of those offered in the Spring-Summer Sessions, will be conducted online with some courses in the fall, winter and spring requiring a number of synchronous online class sessions.

As per the School of Graduate Studies regulations, students who are working less than 24 hours per week may apply for full time status. While full-time status allows a student to apply for scholarships and other forms of funding, it does not change the duration of the student's program which will still be completed over nine semesters.

Application Deadline

The deadline for application to the Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) program is August 15, 2026 and the program start date is January 2027. Please refer to application submission deadlines.

Admission/Application Information

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Master of Education (Counselling Psychology)
School of Graduate Studies Admission Regulations
Faculty of Education Admission Requirements
Program Admission Requirements

Additional Information

Deferral Requests. Students accepted to the Counselling Psychology program (because of the cap on enrollment), under extenuating circumstances only, may also be granted one deferral.

Educational Leave. If you are considering applying for educational leave in order to pursue a Master of Education program, you should first apply to the program. If you are not granted educational leave, but are accepted to the program, you can commence your studies on a part-time basis.

Program Requirements

Please visit the link provided in the table below to learn more about the Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) program requirements.

Master of Education (Counselling Psychology)
Program Requirements

Program Schedule (2023-2026 Cohort)

Below is the program schedule for the 2023-2026 part-time Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) student cohort completing the full program in eight (8) semesters of study. Please note: To view a course description of a specific course included below, select it and a course description will open in a new window/tab on your device.

YEAR 1	--	--
Semester 1 (Fall)	Online (some synchronous sessions)	ED 6700: Ethical and Legal Issues in Counselling ED 6727: Diverse and Intersecting Identities
Semester 2 (Winter)	Online (some synchronous sessions)	ED 6702: Counselling Individuals Across the Lifespan Theory (prerequisite ED 3210: Introduction to Counselling) ED 6729: Counselling in Context
Semester 3 (Spring)	Residency / On Campus	ED 6721: Counselling Individuals Across the Lifespan Lab AND ED 6722: Assessment of Learning and Achievement for Counsellors & ED 6724: Assessment of Learning and Achievement for Counsellors Lab OR ED 6725: Practice of Assessment for Counsellors Theory & ED 6726: Practice of Assessment for Counsellors Lab
YEAR 2	--	--
Semester 4 (Fall)	Online (some synchronous sessions)	ED 6730: Biological Basis of Behaviour and Trauma Informed Practice ED 6708: Group Counselling Theory (prerequisite ED 6702: Counselling Individuals Across the Lifespan Theory) NOTE: ED 6732: Pre-Internship in Counselling Psychology (to be completed in semester 4, 5, or 6)
Semester 5 (Winter)	Online (some synchronous sessions)	ED 6938: Advanced Individual Counselling Theory (prerequisite ED 6708: Group Counselling Theory) ED 6731: Contemplative and Ecological Perspectives in Counselling NOTE: ED 6732: Pre-Internship in Counselling Psychology (to be completed in semester 4, 5, or 6)
Semester 6 (Spring)	Residency / On Campus	ED 6723: Group Counselling Lab ED 6733: Advanced Individual Counselling Lab (prerequisite ED 6708: Group Counselling Theory) AND ED 6709: Assessment of Intelligence and Learning Skills (prerequisites: 6722: Assessment of Learning and Achievement for Counsellors & 6724: Assessment of Learning and Achievement for Counsellors Lab), OR Open Elective NOTE: ED 6732: Pre-Internship in Counselling Psychology (to be completed in semester 4, 5, or 6)
YEAR 3
Semester 7 (Fall)	Online	ED 6706: Career Education and Career Counselling ED 6100: Research Designs and Methods in Education
Semester 8 (Winter)	On-site	ED 6720: Internship in Counselling Psychology (prerequisite ED 6732: Pre-Internship in Counselling Psychology and completion of all course requirements)

Program Cost

Please refer to Graduate Tuition and Fees for general information and the School of Graduate Studies Minimum Expense form for detailed tuition, special fee, and other program cost information.

Interested?

Students are required to apply online to have information formally assessed. Applications and official supporting documents are to be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies by the application deadline. Complete detailed application packages are expected by the deadline date. Applications may be submitted online by following the process outlined at School of Graduate Studies-Application Package.