Counselling Psychology (Non-Thesis) (M.A.): Professional/Internship (60 credits)
Offered by: Educational & Counselling Psych (Faculty of Education)
Degree: Master of Arts
Program credit weight: 60
Program Description
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Required Internship (24 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDPC 677 | Internship Research Seminar: Quantitative Studies. | 3 |
Internship Research Seminar: Quantitative Studies. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Students become acquainted with research design and analysis for quantitative investigations including applications of current methods to clinical practice. Emphasis is given to the skills for evaluating published research and applying research findings to field settings. | ||
| EDPC 678 | Internship Research Seminar: Qualitative Studies. | 3 |
Internship Research Seminar: Qualitative Studies. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Students become acquainted with qualitative research design and analysis including applications of current methods to clinical practice. Emphasis is given to the skills for evaluating published research, applying research findings to field settings, and conducting an independent qualitative investigation. | ||
| EDPC 679D1 | Internship: General 1. | 3 |
Internship: General 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. General internship in a hosted institution or organization. | ||
| EDPC 679D2 | Internship: General 1. | 3 |
Internship: General 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. See EDPC 679D1 for course description. | ||
| EDPC 683 | Practicum in Psychological Testing: Personality Assessment. | 3 |
Practicum in Psychological Testing: Personality Assessment. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Seminar and field practice in the administration and interpretation of tests that assess individual characteristic ways of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and oneself . The course covers the selection and evaluation of personality and vocational instruments, ethical test use, test administration, report writing, and communication of results. | ||
| EDPC 684 | Practicum in Psychological Testing: Cognitive Assessment. | 3 |
Practicum in Psychological Testing: Cognitive Assessment. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Seminar and field practice in the administration and interpretation of instruments that assess cognitive functioning and psychosocial functioning as it relates to cognitive abilities and academic achievements. The course covers the selection and evaluation of instruments, ethical test use, test administration, report writing, and communication of test results. | ||
| EDPC 685D1 | Internship: Vocational and Rehabilitation Counselling. | 3 |
Internship: Vocational and Rehabilitation Counselling. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Study, observation, and practice of specialized aspects of counselling through Faculty supervision and direction by personnel in the internship setting. | ||
| EDPC 685D2 | Internship: Vocational and Rehabilitation Counselling. | 3 |
Internship: Vocational and Rehabilitation Counselling. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. See EDPC 685D1 for course description. | ||
Required Courses (33 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDPC 606 | Theories of Intervention 1. | 3 |
Theories of Intervention 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Phenomenological, cognitive, behavioural and developmental theories that bear on the interventions of counsellors, psychologists, and other practitioners. | ||
| EDPC 607 | Theories of Counselling 2. | 3 |
Theories of Counselling 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A detailed study of phenomenological, developmental and behavioural theories of counselling among others. | ||
| EDPC 608 | Group Counselling: Theory. | 3 |
Group Counselling: Theory. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Examines the theory and process of group counselling with an emphasis on skills and techniques. Particular attention will be given to the procedural aspects of organizing a group, the theory underlying certain approaches, the process, and evaluation of outcomes. | ||
| EDPC 609 | Psychological Testing 1. | 3 |
Psychological Testing 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. History of psychological testing, theoretical aspects of individual and group testing, validity, reliability, and test construction, basic theories of intelligence, and ethical and legal issues in testing. An introduction to tests of cognitive abilities, aptitude, personality, and interests, including the acquisition of basic skills needed to administer and interpret individual tests of cognitive abilities. Students taking courses which access the ECP Assessment Materials Resource Centre are required to pay an access fee as well as the cost of all consumables required per course. The fee is dependent on the number of consumables/protocols used in each class and is refundable during the withdrawal with full refund period. | ||
| EDPC 615 | Assessment and Diagnosis 1. | 3 |
Assessment and Diagnosis 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to differential assessment and diagnosis for counsellors in educational and mental health settings. The clinical interview, the assessment process, the DSM-IV, relevant test instruments, diagnostic procedures, and development of treatment plans will be subjects of study. Models of record keeping and referral procedures will be reviewed. | ||
| EDPC 618 | Professional Ethics and the Law. | 3 |
Professional Ethics and the Law. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Ethics in the helping professions and some of the philosophical bases for making ethical decisions. Quebec and Canadian law relative to human rights of clients; responsibilities of counsellors to clients and society. | ||
| EDPC 624 | Group Counselling: Practice. | 3 |
Group Counselling: Practice. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The practical dimension of planning and designing a group. Setting up and conducting a group in a professional setting over a period of sessions and evaluating a group in terms of models studied in EDPC 608. | ||
| EDPC 662 | Career Psychology. | 3 |
Career Psychology. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Contemporary career theories, and their relationship to career development, career assessment, career transition and workplace concerns are reviewed. Current issues related to career development across the life span with specific attention given to topics such as values, aptitudes, family, culture and societal contexts will be explored. Students taking courses which access the ECP Assessment Materials Resource Centre are required to pay an access fee as well as the cost of all consumables required per course. The fee is dependent on the number of consumables/protocols used in each class and is refundable during the withdrawal with full refund period. | ||
| EDPC 665D1 | Practicum. | 3 |
Practicum. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Practice in counselling interactions in preparation for internship. Developing expertise and confidence in a full range of skills to help clients make and implement self-directed choices. Emphasis on the counsellor as an educational and therapeutic agent dealing with vocational, educational, and personal counselling using various intervention modes. | ||
| EDPC 665D2 | Practicum. | 3 |
Practicum. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. See EDPC 665D1 for course description. | ||
| EDPE 622 | Multiculturalism and Gender. | 3 |
Multiculturalism and Gender. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Multicultural, multilingual and gender issues as they relate to the practising school and counselling psychologist. Implications and their impact in assessment, research, training, and intervention. | ||
Elective Courses (3 credits)
The following courses may be offered periodically and taken to complete or exceed the academic requirements. Electives may also be chosen from other courses offered by the Department or other departments of the University. Choice of electives not listed below requires the approval of the Program Director.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDPC 616 | Individual Reading Course. | 3 |
Individual Reading Course. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Candidates may, with the consent of the Department, elect this individual reading and conference course in lieu of one of the above courses. | ||
| EDPC 670 | Current Trends in Counselling. | 3 |
Current Trends in Counselling. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Advanced studies in current trends in the counselling profession. Recent developments in areas such as behavioural counselling, interpersonal process recall, and consultation models will be treated. The content of the course will change periodically to reflect developing trends. | ||