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Counselling and Human Development (Post Baccalaureate Diploma) at Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University, Canada

Programme overview

The Counselling and Human Development post baccalaureate diploma gives people working or seeking work in human services or health care a focused introduction to the core knowledge bases of counselling. Coursework is designed to improve effectiveness in a current job or prepare students for a future career in a helping profession.

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Department: Education  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Students complete 30 units including EDUC 323 Introduction to Counselling Theories, with options in multicultural counselling, career counselling, helping relationships, and related psychology, gerontology and gender studies courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the following admission requirements, students must also meet the Post Baccalaureate Diploma (General) program requirements as listed in the Program Requirements below. Applications will be reviewed by cognate faculty, the graduate faculty associate, or their designates. Typically, candidates will have the following prerequisites prior to admission to this program.

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.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission.html

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