Master of Education (Counselling Psychology)
Program Information
The Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) degree program is designed to prepare highly knowledgeable, skilled, dedicated, and ethical professional practitioners, who will endeavour to enhance human potential throughout the lifespan and who can effectively practice within a variety of educational and community settings. Completion of this program will enable graduates to meet the requirements of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) to be eligible to become Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC).
The counselling psychology program is designed to align with the proposed regulatory college for counselling therapy put forth by FACT NL (Federation of Associations of Counselling Therapists in Newfoundland and Labrador). Given the college is not yet approved and consultations are ongoing, updates will be provided as they become appropriately available. Until such a time, information on FACT-NL can be accessed at www.fact-nl.org.
Application Deadline
The next application deadline is February 1st, 2026 for both Spring 2026 and Winter 2027 cohorts.Please refer to application submission deadlines.
Program Details
Current Offerings
The next two offerings of the Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) program start in Spring 2026 and Winter 2027.
The Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) degree is a nine-semester, part-time program offered through a blended model of online/remote classes with a mandatory on-campus summer session.
The Faculty of Education is also currently offering a full-time, on-campus cohort beginning in Spring 2026.
Please see the table below for key details about each cohort.
Cohort Details
| Start Date |
Spring 2026 |
Winter 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Cohort Type | Full-time | Part-time |
| Enrollment Type |
Full-time* (On-campus only) |
Part-time OR full-time* (Blended) |
| Program Duration | 6 semesters over 2 years | 9 semesters over 3 years |
| Program Delivery | In-person/on-campus | Blended |
| Details |
All classes will be held in-person / on-campus during daytime hours. |
Classes will be online/remote, except for the on-campus summer session.
Most courses have mandatory synchronous remote meetings in Fall, Winter, and Spring. Synchronous meetings are held in the evenings.
Attendance on-campus is manadatory during the six-week summer session each year. |
| Application Deadline | February 1st, 2026 |
February 1st, 2026 |
* Please see below for the criteria and benefits of full-time enrollment.
Full-time status allows a student to apply for scholarships and other forms of funding.
However, it is important to note that full-time status will not change the duration of the program. For example, the cohort starting in Winter 2027 will follow a part-time layout, therefore it will take nine semesters to complete regardless of each student’s part-time or full-time status.
A full‐time graduate student is one who:
- registers as such,
- devotes full‐time to his or her academic program,
- does not commit more than 24 hours a week working time, including teaching assistant or research assistant duties, to matters other than the degree program.
Program Requirements
Please visit the link provided in the table below to learn more about the Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) program requirements.
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| Program Requirements |
Internship placements are a shared responsibility between the student and the Faculty of Education. The faculty will work with you to secure a placement but we can not guarantee you will secure a site or finish a placement.
Program Cost
Please refer to Graduate Tuition and Fees for general information and the School of Graduate Studies Minimum Expense form for detailed tuition, special fee, and other program cost information. A $10,500 special fee applies to the Counselling Psychology program.
Admission
Application Deadline
The deadline for application to the Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) program is February 1, 2026 for both the Spring 2026 and the Winter 2027 cohorts. Please refer to application submission deadlines.
Admission/Application Information
Please visit the links provided in the table below to learn more about the Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) admission/application regulations and requirements.
| Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) |
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| School of Graduate Studies Admission Regulations |
| Faculty of Education Admission Requirements |
| Program Admission Requirements |
- Deferral Requests. Students accepted to the Counselling Psychology program (because of the cap on enrollment), under extenuating circumstances only, may also be granted one deferral.
- Educational Leave. If you are considering applying for educational leave in order to pursue a Master of Education program, you should first apply to the program. If you are not granted educational leave, but are accepted to the program, you can commence your studies on a part-time basis.
Interested?
Submit Your Application
Students are required to apply online to have information formally assessed. Applications and official supporting documents are to be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies by the application deadline. Complete detailed application packages are expected by the deadline date. Applications may be submitted online by following the process outlined at School of Graduate Studies-Application Package.
Admission Inquiries for Graduate Programs
Address:
Faculty of Education, Office of Academic Programs
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL
A1B 3X8
Email:
edgradadmiss@mun.ca
Telephone:
(709) 864-8587