Master of Clinical and Counselling Psychology and Master of Counselling FAQ

The Master of Clinical and Counselling Psychology program is an on-campus two-year program and provides the necessary graduate coursework for Registered Psychologist status with the College of Alberta Psychologists.  

  • Additional requirements beyond a graduate degree are required. See for requirements.  

  • This program allows the opportunity for a Capstone, Project or Thesis. Project and Thesis routes typically extend duration of program. 

The Master of Counselling program is a blended-delivery 3-year program that leads to Canadian Certified Counsellor status with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. This program is designed for working professionals. 

Yes, the Master of Clinical and Counselling Psychology program meets the graduate requirements for registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP). The Master of Clinical and Counselling Psychology program is currently under review with the College of Alberta Psychologists to have it designated as an approved program pathway.

Note, the Master of Counselling program no longer meets the CAP graduate requirements.  

The Master of Counselling program is designed to meet the requirements for the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. 

Canadian Certified Counsellor

The Canadian Certified Counsellor is a designation granted by the  (CCPA). This certification is considered the minimum professional standard in Canada and attests to a level of competency in professional counselling. The Master of Counselling program leads to this designation.

Registered Psychologist

°Õ³ó±ð  (CAP) regulates the psychologist registration process. The Master of Clinical and Counselling Psychology program provides the graduate coursework leading to registration with CAP. Beyond the completion of your graduate program, registration with CAP also requires undergraduate psychology courses, supervised clinical hours, and EPPP and LEAP exams  

You are responsible for meeting requirements for registering as established by CAP or the corresponding professional designation organization in your province/state. 

The MEd Counselling Psychology has been suspended and is replaced by the Master of Clinical and Counselling Psychology program. 

The Master of Clinical and Counselling Psychology program is currently under review with the College of Alberta Psychologists to have it designated as an approved program pathway meeting the graduate requirements leading to registration as a psychologist in Alberta.