Take your next step to becoming a registered counsellor with one of Canada’s largest online counselling psychology degrees.
Through a robust practicum and skills-practice focus, our Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) equips you with the knowledge, skills, and self-belief to transform lives.
The comprehensive curriculum covers a variety of topics, including counselling methodologies and psychotherapeutic interventions, crisis and trauma in counselling, and addiction counselling.
The online Master of Education in Adult Education is designed for graduates and in-service professionals who are seeking growth and development opportunities in their work with adults. Many of our students in this program work within industries such as health care, public services, post-secondary education and workforce development.
The Adult Education Master’s supports competency development in three areas: bridging theory and practice; fostering critical reflection; and advocating for socially just practices.
Students of the online Master of Education program can choose between completing an Action Research Project or a Major Academic Report. These final projects make important connections between theory and practice in the field of adult education.
Adult Education specialization
ACCREDITATION
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Designed for the Empathetic Difference Makers
START DATES
January, May, September
DURATION
2.5 years*
DELIVERY MODE
Online (asynchronous and synchronous)
Earn your degree in as few as 2.5 years or extend your program duration to accommodate your current life priorities.
*With full course load and year-round study.
By virtue of the interprovincial and territorial Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT), an accredited degree specifically accepted for the certification process in one province is to be accepted in all provinces and territories.
Yorkville University is designated by the Minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training, and Labour under the New Brunswick Degree Granting Act to offer its Master of Education in Educational Leadership. The Teacher Certification branch of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Education has approved the Master of Education in Educational Leadership for use towards a higher Teacher Certification, as well as for Principal’s Certification.
Educational Leadership specialization
ACCREDITATION
Future-proof Career Growth
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS
The Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology is recognized by provincial and national associations and regulatory bodies, allowing our graduates to become members of some of the following associations, and practice as recognized mental health professionals.
Flexible Learning
Find the perfect work-life-learn balance with our online and asynchronous program offering.
Accelerated Degrees
Graduate faster with a full course load and approved transfer credits compared to a traditional on-campus program.
Year-Round Start Dates
Start your program as soon as you are ready with various start dates throughout the year.
Practicum Portal
Our practicum website offers step-by-step instructions for applications, videos to facilitate professionalism and practicum timelines.
Skills Learning Lab
A collection of skill-based visual media that gives new counsellors the chance to see theory, ethics, intervention, and more in action.
Student Assistance
Our program advisors assist you every step of the way, from finding the right program to graduation, and beyond.
Skills Practice
Skills practice is part of 23 weeks of curriculum. Add the 30 weeks of practicum and it gives our students an impressive 53 weeks of practical application of skills-based practice or learning activities.
Practical Focus
The rigorous program provides invaluable experience with a practicum placement under the supervision of a faculty member.
Experienced Faculty
Our faculty consists of recognized clinical experts with doctorate degrees who are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.
Our Program Features
Realize Your Dreams
A variety of exciting and fulfilling outcomes are available to graduates of our Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program, including:
Counsellor
Therapist
Psychometrist
Consultant
Psychotherapist
Mental Health Service Provider
Psychological Researcher
Behavioural Researcher
CAREER OUTCOMES
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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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Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Ontario
Head Office
85 Richmond St. West 9th,
Floor Toronto, ON, M5H 2C9
Steeles Campus
2000 Steeles Avenue West
Concord, ON, L4K 4N1
Yonge St. Campus
460 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON, M4Y 1W9
British Columbia
New Westminster Campus
88 6th Street
New Westminster, BC, V3L 5B3
New Brunswick
Corporate Office
Yorkville Landing Suite 102
100 Woodside Lane
Fredericton, NB, E3C 2R9
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Graduation was a beginning, not an end! The MACP program empowered me to quite literally live out my career dreams.
Ola Kuforiji
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology ‘22
I am now a qualified registered psychotherapist and I have a great job that has given me so much. I am completely satisfied with making this decision to take the MACP program.
Nilu Kulatunga
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology ‘18
I can’t speak enough about the professors, the students, the faculty, the admin, everyone. I have nothing but respect and gratitude for Yorkville University.
Ola Abugharbiyeh
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology ‘21
Flexible Learning
Find the perfect work-life-learn balance with our online and asynchronous program offering.
Accelerated Degrees
Graduate faster with a full course load and approved transfer credits compared to a traditional on-campus program.
Year-Round Start Dates
Start your program as soon as you are ready with various start dates throughout the year.
Practicum Portal
Our practicum website offers step-by-step instructions for applications, videos to facilitate professionalism and practicum timelines.
Skills Learning Lab
A collection of skill-based visual media that gives new counsellors the chance to see theory, ethics, intervention, and more in action.
Student Assistance
Our program advisors assist you every step of the way, from finding the right program to graduation, and beyond.
Skills Practice
Skills practice is part of 23 weeks of curriculum. Add the 30 weeks of practicum and it gives our students an impressive 53 weeks of practical application of skills-based practice or learning activities.
Practical Focus
The rigorous program provides invaluable experience with a practicum placement under the supervision of a faculty member.
Experienced Faculty
Our faculty consists of recognized clinical experts with doctorate degrees who are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.
2400+
Approved practicum sites
53
Weeks of skills practice
16000+
Strong student and alumni community
1st
Online counsellor education degree in Canada
Make a difference with Canada's leading online counsellor education program.
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
We are sorry as we will not be able to accept your application.
As this is a Masters program, we can only accept applications from those individuals with an undergraduate degree or expect to complete an undergraduate degree within 12 months.
Please feel free to explore our undergraduate program options.
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The MACP program alone does not result in certification. However, our MACP is recognized by provincial and national associations and regulatory bodies, allowing our graduates to apply, and become certified practitioners.