Master of Counselling

The Master of Counselling or Counseling (MC, M.C., or M.Couns.) is a postgraduate professional degree. The degree prepares students for professional practice as counsellors or counselling psychologists in mental health clinics, community organizations, schools, post-secondary educational institutions, employee assistance programs, and private practice. Students typically choose a specialization, such as counselling psychology, school counselling, marital & couples counselling, career counselling, or art therapy.

Country-specific information

Australia

A number of Australian universities, including La Trobe University, The University of Queensland, Victoria University, Monash University, and Curtin University, offer a Master of Counselling degree.[1][2][3][4]

Canada

The degree is awarded by a number of Canadian universities such as the University of Calgary, the University of Lethbridge, and Athabasca University. The degree meets academic requirements to attain registration as a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association or Registered Psychologist (R.Psych) in certain Canadian provinces, including Alberta. [5][6][7]

New Zealand

The University of Waikato offers a Master of Counselling degree.[8]

United Kingdom

The University of Edinburgh offers a Master of Counselling (Interpersonal Dialogue) as a two-year full-time course.[9]

United States

Idaho State University is among United States institutions offering a Master of Counseling (one "L" in US spelling).[10]

References

  1. ↑ "Master of Counselling (MCouns)". University of Queensland - Courses and programmes. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
  2. ↑ "Master of Counselling, Victoria University".
  3. ↑ "Master in Counselling, Monash University".
  4. ↑ "Master of Counselling, Curtin University".
  5. ↑ Graduate Programs in Education, http://www.ucalgary.ca/gpe/programs/master-counselling-mc-campus
  6. ↑ Faculty of Education, Programs Offered, http://www.uleth.ca/edu/master-counselling/programs
  7. ↑ MC Program Requirements, http://calendar.athabascau.ca/grad/counsel_01_05.php
  8. ↑ "Master of Counselling(MCouns)".
  9. ↑ "Master of Counselling (Interpersonal Dialogue): Overview". University of Edinburgh. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
  10. ↑ Idaho State University "Program Profile: Master of Counseling" Check |url= value (help). Retrieved 26 May 2012.


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