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Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) at University of Ottawa

University of Ottawa, Canada

Programme overview

The Counselling Psychology concentration in the Faculty of Education is a competitive on-campus programme recognized by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, built around theory, research and practice of counselling and psychotherapy.

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Department: Faculty of Education  |  Duration: Coursework MEd 16 months; MEd with major research paper 20 months; MA with thesis 28 months  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

MEd coursework: 12 courses (36 units) including Introduction to Research, Professional Ethics, Counselling and Psychotherapy Theories and Practices I, Theories of Career Development, Tests and Measurement, Skill Development, Psychopathology and Assessment, one optional concentration course, a Synthesis Seminar and two counselling psychology practica. The MRP option has been suspended for admission; an MA thesis option (10 courses, 30 units) is also offered.

Career pathways

Registered psychotherapist, counselling therapist, mental health therapist, clinical counsellor, career counsellor, vocational guidance counsellor, marriage and family therapist, with some graduates working as researchers and academics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The requirements for admission listed below are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission to the program. Candidates holding an honours bachelor's degree with a minimum overall undergraduate average of 70% (B), may be admitted directly to the master's program, except for the Counselling Psychology concentration (see item 3 below). Candidates for the concentration in Counselling Psychology (M.A. and M.Ed.) must hold an undergraduate degree in education, psychology, or equivalent. All candidates must also have a minimum of 5 university courses (15 units) in the Social Sciences. A minimum of 3 out of these 5 courses (9 units) must be advanced courses (i.e. 2nd year or higher) in psych

Graduate studies application fee is $125.00, paid on the OUAC website; Telfer EMBA application is $198.00 (amounts effective September 1, 2026). Master's applicants need an honours bachelor's degree or equivalent with an average of 70% (B) over the last 20 courses.

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