Health Sciences
Bachelor of Professional Arts, Human Services Major
Athabasca University, Canada
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- Monthly; enrol any time
Health Sciences
Counselling is a critical field with essential support for individuals navigating mental, emotional, and even physical challenges. By offering coping strategies, resources, and a safe space for expression, counsellors play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for people and communities alike.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Disciplines | Study mode: online | Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
In the Post-Master's Certificate in Counselling program, you'll take a range of courses designed to meet the graduate-level requirements for licensing with the College of Alberta Psychologists. These courses will cover various aspects of counselling psychology, such as health psychology, working with different age groups, and family therapy, among others.
After earning your Post-Master's Certificate in Counselling from Athabasca University, you'll be well-positioned to expand your career opportunities in specialized counselling roles within health care organizations, educational institutions, or private practice. Whether you're looking to pivot your focus or deepen your expertise, this certificate can also pave the way for roles in mental health advocacy, consulting, or even academic research in the field of counselling psychology.
Admission requirements include a related master's degree in a counselling-related field, with a minimum grade point average (GPA).
Domestic applicants: CAD 10,572 for the whole programme (2026-2027). Estimated total for a learner living in Canada over 1 year: $1,939 x 4 plus program fees of $2,816 Source
Undergraduate programmes have continuous enrolment: applications are accepted throughout the year and students can start registering for courses as soon as the online application is complete.
Graduate Certificates in Instructional Design and Technology-Based Learning: three program intakes per year, for course starts in spring (May), fall (late August) and winter (January).
Graduate Certificates in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Security and Information Technology Management: two program intakes per year, Fall (September) and Winter (January).
Post-Master's Certificate in Counselling: starts in May, September and January.
There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs; the one-time, non-refundable general application fee is $141 (2026-2027).
Graduate Certificates in Instructional Design and Technology-Based Learning: 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 Certificates in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Security and Information Technology Management: apply by March 1 for the Fall session and Oct. 1 for the Winter session. Program application fee $201 and admission fee $265.
Post-Master's Certificate in Counselling: apply by Dec. 1 for May, April 1 for September and Aug. 1 for January. 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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