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Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Adler University - Vancouver Campus, Canada
CAD 42385
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 30
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
7
IELTS
92
TOEFL
85%
Min GPA
Program Overview
The Adler University Master of Arts and Master of Counselling Psychology blends academic rigor with real-world practice. A 700-hour practicum, faculty mentorship, and small classes prepare students to enter the field as responsible, effective, and self-reflexive clinicians.
For more than 50 years, Adler University has set the standard for counselling education in Canada. With rigorous training and supervised practice, over 90% of graduates enter counselling or related roles within 12 months of program completion.
Direct training in theory, applied practice, and supervised experience enables students to address mental and emotional health needs for individuals, families, and groups across community, clinical, and private practice settings.
Why choose a master’s in counselling psychology at Adler?
- Professional standards alignment: Meets requirements for the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (RCC) and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCC).
- Nationally recognized for excellence: Ranked among the Top 10 Best Master’s in Counselling Psychology programs in Canada by CourseCompare (2025).
- Clinical preparation: Gain 700 hours of supervised practicum experience through Adler’s extensive network of clinical sites, built on more than five decades of training counselling professionals in Canada.
- Expert faculty mentorship: Learn from faculty who are practicing clinicians and researchers, bringing current expertise into the classroom.
Additional Information
Program Level Master's Degree
College/University Processing Time 30 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) 
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 - With No Band Less Than - 6.5
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 92 - With no score less than - 22
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 66
Academic Requirement
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited institution, preferably in psychology or a counselling-related discipline.
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Average Tuition Fee Per Year
42385
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 30
Application Fee
(CAD)
22895 Per year
Average Cost of Living
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