Health Sciences
Bachelor of Professional Arts, Human Services Major
Athabasca University, Canada
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- Bachelor's
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Health Sciences
Earning a Graduate Diploma – Counselling from Athabasca University equips you with essential skills in counselling psychology, offering a flexible pathway to advance your career or seamlessly transition into our Master of Counselling program.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Disciplines | Study mode: online | Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
In the Graduate Diploma – Counselling program, you'll cover a range of essential topics such as counselling models, professional ethics, and sociocultural influences in counselling psychology. You'll also have the flexibility to choose from electives that delve into specialized areas like health psychology, child and adolescent counselling, or family therapy, allowing you to tailor the program to your interests.
Completing the Graduate Diploma – Counselling from Athabasca University opens doors to various roles in mental health settings, educational institutions, and community organizations, where you can apply your skills in counselling and client support. Whether you're looking to work as a guidance counsellor, mental health coordinator, or a specialized therapist, this diploma serves as a valuable stepping stone to a fulfilling career in the counselling field.
Admission requirements include an undergraduate degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA), a minimum number of credits in psychology or educational psychology, and experience in the field of counselling (preferred).
Domestic applicants: CAD 15,858 for the whole programme (2026). Estimated total programme tuition for a student living in Canada taking all courses at Athabasca University, 2026-2027 (courses starting Sep 1, 2026 to Aug 31, 2027). Over a 1 2/3-year period; includes non-refundable programme fees of $4,224 charged with Source
Graduate Diploma – Management: three intakes per year (fall session start in August, winter session start in January, spring session start in May).
Graduate Diplomas in Distance Education Technology and Instructional Design: three program intakes per year, for course starts in spring (May), fall (late August) and winter (January).
Graduate Diploma – Counselling: September start.
Graduate Diploma – Management: apply by June 15 for fall, Oct. 15 for winter and March 15 for spring. Program application fee $238; program admission fee $950 (non-refundable).
Graduate Diplomas in Distance Education Technology and Instructional Design: apply by January 15 for a spring start, May 15 for a fall start and September 15 for a winter start. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Graduate Diploma – Counselling: apply by Jan. 15 for a September start. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Post-Master's Diploma – Nurse Practitioner: apply by Dec. 1, 2026 for May 2027, June 1, 2027 for January 2028, Feb. 1, 2028 for September 2028 and June 1, 2028 for January 2029. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Apply through the official page: https://www.athabascau.ca/health-disciplines/resources/master-of-counselling-application-information.html
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
Health Sciences
Athabasca University, Canada
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