Doctor of Counselling 

and Psychotherapy  

Earn the highest degree credential in Canada for counsellors and psychotherapists. 

Program Description 

The Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy  helps clinical practitioners master and advance the practice-based, nuanced approach to helping others through counselling and psychotherapy. 

With an applied research approach to learning, the program equips you with the advanced competencies required to further your professional practice, model the best advanced practices in your field, and mentor and supervise other counsellors. 

The program culminates in the Applied Scholarly Project where you apply the practical insights of advanced research needed to address real problems of practice in counselling and psychotherapy.

By earning the highest degree credential in their field, graduates of the program acquire the professional autonomy and capacity, knowledge, and skills required for ongoing currency and leadership in their profession as counsellors and psychotherapists.

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Yorkville University offers five programs that are designated in New Brunswick and are delivered online: a Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP), a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA General), a Master of Education in Adult Education (M.Ed.), and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership (M.Ed.). The New Brunswick campus also offers an online associate diploma in Interior Decorating, a Graduate Certificate in Education (GCE): Leadership in Social Justice, and a Graduate Certificate in Education (GCE): Teaching and Learning.

Yorkville University also offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (General), and with specializations in Accounting, Energy Management, Project Management and Supply Chain Management. These programs have received consent in British Columbia and are delivered on campus and online.

In Ontario, Yorkville University offers a Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Project Management, a Bachelor of Interior Design (BID), and a Bachelor of Creative Arts, all of which are delivered on campus and online.

The institution has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) to offer the BBA for a 7-year term starting 04/06/2017 and the BID for a 5-year term starting 04/06/2017 and the BCA for a 7-year term starting 12/17/2020. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions).

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Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy Degree

Earn the highest degree credential in Canada for counsellors and psychotherapists.

Career Opportunities

The Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy program is the highest degree credential offered in Canada, allowing graduates of the program to:

• Redefine the identity of the counselling and psychotherapy profession 
• Educate, mentor, and supervise masters-level counsellors and psychotherapists 
• Assume senior leadership positions in professional and self-regulatory bodies

Why Study at Yorkville University

FLEXIBILITY

Flexible Learning
Course scheduling and online course options allow you to make time for part-time work and other life priorities while completing your degree.

Accelerated Degrees
Graduate faster with our year-round study option. We also provide optimum credit transfers based on your previous learning.

Year-Round Start Dates
Start your program as soon as you are ready with various start dates throughout the year.

RESOURCE AND SUPPORT

Student Assistance
Our program advisors assist you every step of the way, from finding the right program to graduation, and beyond.

Counselling and Accessibility
Our Mental Health and Wellness services provide help through individual counselling and peer support groups.

Student Success Centre
Get 24/7 online support, access to writing and math labs, and links to tutoring and one-on-one support.

ENHANCED LEARNING

Small Class Sizes
Get personalized attention in an average class size of 20 students and learn through active participation.

Networking
Build lifelong relationships with fellow students and faculty as part of teamwork, discussions and assignments.

Experienced Faculty
Benefit from the knowledge of experienced faculty who use their expertise to help you achieve your own career goals.

LOCATION

New Brunswick:
Yorkville University
100 Woodside Lane
Yorkville Landing, Suite 102
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Canada  E3C 2R9

Our vision at Yorkville University is to provide accessible, practitioner-oriented degree and diploma programs uniquely designed to lead to and enhance your professional career. At Yorkville University, you will experience the flexibility needed to earn a degree while balancing other commitments in your life by providing you with a highly supportive, collaborative, and interactive learning community.

Why Study at Yorkville University

LOCATION

New Brunswick: Yorkville University
Yorkville Landing, Suite 102
100 Woodside Lane
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Canada, E3C 2R9

Several exciting and fulfilling outcomes are available to you through this program, including careers such as: 

Program Features

Highest Degree Credential

Yorkville University’s Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy program is the highest degree credential available in Canada to practicing counsellors and psychotherapists.

Program Features

Practical Focus

Our rigorous curriculum is designed to be highly practical in its focus, thus equipping you with the professional autonomy and capacity, knowledge and skills required for ongoing currency and leadership in your profession as a practicing counsellor or psychotherapist.

Flexible Schedule 

Earn your degree 100% online in as few as 3.5 years or extend your program duration to accommodate your other life priorities.

Applied Scholarship Project

Rather than requiring a formal academically focused dissertation thesis, our program culminates in an applied scholarly project, where you apply the practical insights of advanced research needed to address real problems of practice in counselling and psychotherapy.

Applicants are required to have:
A master’s degree in counselling, psychotherapy, marriage and family therapy, pastoral counselling, applied psychology, education, nursing, occupational therapy, and social work, or an equivalent credential from a recognized university.

If you are an international student, please write to us at international@yorkvilleu.ca or call 1-506-454-1220 for more information