Overview

The Applied Psychology and Counselling Diploma from Kelowna College of Professional Counselling Career opportunities:

Graduates from each area of specialized practice are prepared for entry-to-mid level careers in community agencies, hospitals, treatment centers, and private practice.

Diploma in Applied Psychology and Counselling from Kelowna College of Professional Counselling provides competency-based training in the major theories and techniques used to treat disorders of emotion, cognition, and/or behavior. The difference between the scope of practice in each area of specialization is based on :

the type of clientele being served;
severity of clients’ symptoms;
length and depth of treatment;
level of the practitioner’s training and clinical experience.

Professional Counsellors treat clients whose mental health issues are typically less severe and shorter in duration than those requiring in-depth intervention.

Addiction Counsellors treat clients struggling with multi-faceted issues involving substance and/or behavioral addictions.

Counseling Therapists, and Psychotherapists utilize advanced techniques to treat complex mental health issues that severely impact the client’s emotional, cognitive and/or behavioral functioning.

Programme Structure

Choose from four areas of specialization:

Professional Counsellor
Addiction Counsellor
Counselling Therapist
Psychotherapist

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Kelowna, Canada

Disciplines

Psychology Counselling Psychology View 8 other Bachelors in Counselling Psychology in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Mature status (19 years or older) and 1 year work experience.
Completion of the Counselling Aptitude Assessment (CAA). Responses to this questionnaire are used by the KCPC admissions department as a measure of an applicant's suitability for counsellor training and proficiency with the English language.
Students with pre-existing medical, psychiatric or substance related conditions that may interfere with their ability to complete the training program require a letter of recommendation from an attending specialist.
Admissions interview with the Registrar in-person or by phone to evaluate applicants’ expectations and career goals relevant to the learning objectives of the program; completion of a short orientation course may be required to determine suitability for Distance Education.

Signed agreement with confidentiality and participation policies. Proof of funding, Criminal record check.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17440 CAD / year

≈ 17440 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

17440 CAD / year

≈ 17440 CAD / year

Additional Details

Distance learning: $11,200

Living costs

Kelowna

Canada

1296 - 1928 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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