Health Sciences
Bachelor of Professional Arts, Human Services Major
Athabasca University, Canada
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- Bachelor's
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Health Sciences
The online Master of Counselling program at Athabasca University equips you with the essential knowledge, skills, and judgment to address a wide range of emotional, cognitive, and behavioural issues, preparing you for adaptable roles in diverse settings.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Disciplines | Study mode: online | Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
In Athabasca University's Master of Counselling program, you'll engage in a comprehensive curriculum that includes core courses focused on essential counselling skills, professional ethics, and research methods, as well as specialized practicum experiences to apply what you've learned. Whether you choose the course-based or thesis route, you'll have the opportunity to delve into elective courses that cater to your interests and career goals, rounding out your academic journey.
After completing Athabasca University's Master of Counselling program, you'll be well-prepared for a variety of career paths in settings such as health care facilities, educational institutions, private practice, and community organizations. Whether you aspire to be a professional counsellor, counselling psychologist, or even a specialist in areas like family therapy or adolescent counselling, this program equips you with the skills and credentials to make a meaningful impact in the 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 31,716 for the whole programme (2026-2027). Estimated total for a learner living in Canada over about 3 1/3 years: $1,939 per 3-credit course x 12 plus program fees of $8,448; AUGSA fees included, application and admission fees excluded Source
Master of Business Administration: three intakes per year (fall start in August, winter start in January, spring start in May).
Master of Arts – Interdisciplinary Studies and Master of Education – Open, Digital, and Distance Education: three program intakes per year, for course starts in spring (May), fall (late August) and winter (January).
Master of Science – Computing and Information Systems: two program intakes per year, Fall (September) and Winter (January).
Master of Science – Earth System Science: monthly intakes.
Master of Counselling: September start. Master of Health Studies and Master of Nursing – Generalist: starts in May, September and January.
Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner: starts in May 2027, January 2028, September 2028 and January 2029.
Master of Business Administration: apply by June 15 for a fall start, Oct. 15 for a winter start and March 15 for a spring start. Program application fee $238; program admission fee $950 after acceptance (non-refundable).
Master of Arts – Interdisciplinary Studies and Master of Education – Open, Digital, and Distance Education: 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.
Master of Science – Computing and Information Systems: apply by March 1 for the Fall session and Oct. 1 for the Winter session. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Master of Science – Earth System Science: monthly intakes; application fee payable with the online application. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Master of Counselling: apply by Jan. 15 for a September start. Master of Health Studies and Master of Nursing – Generalist: apply by Nov. 1 for May, March 1 for September and July 1 for January. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Master of Nursing – 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. Late applications are not assessed. 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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