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, community organizations, schools, post-secondary educational institutions, employee assistance programs, and private practice. Students typically choose a specialization, such as counselling psychology, school counselling, career counselling, or art therapy.

Country-specific information

Australia

The University of Queensland offers a Master of Counselling degree.^[1]

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. ^[2][3][4]

United Kingdom

The University of Edinburgh offers a Master of Counselling (Interpersonal Dialogue) as a two year full time course.^[5]

United States

Idaho State University is among United States institutions offering a Master of Counseling (one "L" in US spelling).^[6]

References

1. ^ "Mast of Counselling (MCouns)". University of Queensland - Courses and programmes. http://www.uq.edu.au/study/program.html?acad_prog=5333. Retrieved 20 October 2011. 
2. ^ Graduate Programs in Education, http://www.ucalgary.ca/gpe/programs/master-counselling-mc-campus
3. ^ Faculty of Education, Programs Offered, http://www.uleth.ca/edu/master-counselling/programs
4. ^ MC Program Requirements, http://calendar.athabascau.ca/grad/counsel_01_05.php
5. ^ "Master of Counselling (Interpersonal Dialogue): Overview". University of Edinburgh. http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/health/counselling/study/programmes/master-counselling-id/overview. Retrieved 20 October 2011. 
6. ^ "Program Profile: Master of Counseling". Idaho State University. http://www.isu.edu/healthmission/counsel_m.shtml. Retrieved 20 October 2011.