Health Sciences
Bachelor of Professional Arts, Human Services Major
Athabasca University, Canada
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- Monthly; enrol any time
Health Sciences
Athabasca University’s online University Certificate in Gender and Social Justice Counselling is designed for those who work with diverse clients’ mental health and wellbeing. The program applies intersectional feminist and social justice theory to the practice of counselling.
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: As little as 1 year of full-time study | Study mode: online | Intake: Monthly; enrol any time | Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
In this certificate program, you'll delve into a mix of required and elective courses covering topics from feminist counseling methods and the psychology of gender to communication skills. The electives offer flexibility, allowing you to explore various subjects such as literature, political economy, and social movements, tailoring your educational experience to better suit your interests and career goals.
With a University Certificate in Gender and Social Justice Counselling, you'll be well-positioned for careers that require a deep understanding of gender dynamics, social issues, and counselling methods. This can lead to roles in diverse settings such as crisis centres, schools, healthcare facilities, and community organizations, where you can make a meaningful impact as a social worker, educator, counsellor, or advocate.
There are no formal admission requirements for this program. All you need is to be 16 or older. You can enrol anytime and start right away, regardless of your previous education.
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
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/applications-admissions/apply-au/undergraduate-students.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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