Professional certification & accreditation
The Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program is accredited by the (CACEP).
The CACEP outlines the required course content, practicum and supervision experiences that counsellor education programs must provide to students in order to meet the standards of a professionally trained counsellor, as approved by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Counselling programs are accredited, not individual students.
Once completed, your degree will meet the required standards for CACEP accreditation and you will be fast-tracked through the certification procedure after graduation.
Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC)
Counselling psychology graduates are eligible and qualified for certification with the CCPA. Learn more about the .
Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC)
Our MA program offers all courses required by the (BCACC) for enrollment as a registered clinical counselor (RCC).
School or registered psychologists
Our MA program is not designed to meet the requirements for licensure as a psychologist in British Columbia. For licensure requirements in BC, please refer to the .Psychotherapy practice in B.C.
The profession–specific eligibility standards for psychotherapy licensure have not yet been established. Please refer to the College of Health and Care Professionals of B.C. for .
Once eligibility standards are released, we will work to ensure that graduates of our program meet regulatory requirements.