CNPS Courses

CNPS 586 (VRHC) | Ethics in Counselling Psychology

In this course students will exam the ethical, legal, and professional issues involved in the field of counselling psychology with a focus on the ethical issues that arise in the professional settings where graduates of counselling psychology are employed with a focus on vocational rehabilitation counselling. Students will become familiar with ethical decision making and […]

CNPS 578C | Individual and Family Counselling Theories and Interventions

The purpose of this course is to enhance students’ clinical competence and prepare them for clinical work in our program. In this course, students receive supervised clinical training, as they learn and practice various techniques and interventions in simulated counselling sessions, inside and outside the classroom. To develop students’ clinical competence, various counselling and psychotherapy […]

CNPS 578B (VRHC)| Individual and Family Counselling Theories and Interventions

Note: CNPS 578B is for VRHC students only The purpose of this course is to enhance student’s clinical competence and prepare them for clinical work in our program. In this course, students receive supervised clinical training, as they learn and practice various techniques and interventions inside and outside the classroom. To develop student’s clinical competence theories […]

CNPS 535 | Perspectives on Adult Psychopathology in Counselling

The purpose of this course is to undertake an in depth analysis of current theories and research designed to understand abnormal behaviour. To facilitate learning, students will have the opportunity to apply new concepts through case presentations. A focus will be to consider these topics from both historical and global perspectives. Thus, in addition to […]

CNPS 532B | Psychological Assessment in Counselling

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to properly select, administer, score, and interpret standardized psychological, educational and vocational tests and other assessment instruments, which are relevant and appropriate in the Master’s level professional counselling context. The use and interpretation of instruments designed to measure achievement, personality, […]

CNPS 508-93A (VRHC)| Case Management and Job Development Counselling

Note: CNPS 508-93A is for VRHC students only Vocational rehabilitation recognizes the personal, social and economic benefits of employment and this course will focus on the case management for successful integration of people with disabilities into a diverse labour market. This integration is systematically achieved through advocacy, communication, education, identification, coordination and utilization of appropriate services in a […]

CNPS 579 | Research in Counselling Psychology

This graduate course is designed for M.A. students in Counselling Psychology who have completed at least some of their course work and are ready to begin their Master’s research project (thesis). The purpose of the course is to assist students in the development of a thesis proposal and launch the steps in undertaking the thesis […]

CNPS 699 | Doctoral Dissertation

CNPS 698 | Pre-Doctoral Internship

A 1600-hour supervised internship in Counselling Psychology. Internship sites offer counselling services as detailed in the “Speciality Guidelines for the Delivery of Services by Counselling Psychologists” (APA).

CNPS 688 | Supervision of Counselling Practice

Supervision requires both knowledge of supervision models and practices, and skills to implement them. This course involves a seminar and practicum to integrate the two requirements of the subject. (For those on the Doctoral program.)

CNPS 678 | Theoretical Perspectives in Counselling Psychology

Major theoretical traditions in Counselling Psychology and illustration of the links among theory, research and practices; perspectives on Counselling Psychology as a distinct field of specialization.

CNPS 677 | Theories of Vocational Development

Sociological and psychological aspects of career planning, theories of vocational development, vocational choice.

CNPS 669 | Research Approaches to Counselling Psychology

This course examines the assumptions and methods of major research paradigms, critically assesses a selection of current research, and then uses various approaches to construct research projects.

CNPS 632 | Advanced Assessment

Counselling psychology research and practice in adult personality assessment, including ethics of testing and use with special populations.

CNPS 599 | Master’s Thesis

Credits: 6 – 12

CNPS 598 | Field Experiences

For those on Master’s program.

CNPS 595B/A | Stress, Coping and Adaptations Related to Trauma and Addictions

Theories, research, and applications of psychosocial stress and coping processes, with a particular focus on counselling issues and contexts.

CNPS 594 | Cross-Cultural Counselling

Critical analysis of cross-cultural counselling theory, research and practice.

CNPS 588 | Supervised Clinical Experience in Counselling

Initial counselling experience under faculty supervision in department training centres.

CNPS 587 | History and Systems of Psychology

Credits: 1 – 2

CNPS 586 | Ethics in Counselling Psychology

Focus on ethical issues that arise in the professional settings where counselling psychology graduates seek employment, ranging from practice in schools, higher education and community settings to research and teaching.

CNPS 584 | Program Development and Professional Practice in Counselling

Designing, implementing and assessing counselling programs in schools, colleges, universities, and other counselling settings.

CNPS 580 | Problems in Education

Investigation and report of a problem.

CNPS 578A (VRHC)| Counselling Theories and Interventions

Major counselling theories, interventions for change and corresponding skill development.

CNPS 574 | Career Planning and Decision-Making Counselling

Theory, research, and practice of career planning and decision counselling.

CNPS 566 | Advanced Study in Group Counselling

This course in group theories of counselling and psychotherapy will provide students with in depth knowledge of the major theories currently used in Group Counselling and Psychotherapy related research pertaining to efficacy development of leader competencies for practice.

CNPS 565 | Special Course in Subject Matter Field

Courses in various subject matter fields designed to bring teachers up to date in recent findings in each field.

CNPS 564 | Group Counselling

Understanding, designing and knowledge of groups and how to conduct them for use in counselling and guidance services.

CNPS 545 | Family Counselling – Interventions and Research

Main theoretical and therapeutic approaches of contemporary family counselling with emphasis on intervention and critical research issues in educational and other counselling settings.

CNPS 534 | Gender and Sex Role Issues in Counselling

Theory, research, and practice in the area of gender and sex role issues related to counselling.

CNPS 532A (VRHC)| Psychological Assessment in Counselling

The use of standardized measures of mental ability, achievement, aptitude, interest and personality.

CNPS 524 | Counselling Adults

Major issues and problems of adult development. Selection of appropriate counselling interventions for use in education and other counselling settings.

CNPS 514 | Counselling Adolescents

Theory, research, and practice of counselling adolescents.

CNPS 508 | Review of Research in Educational Methods

Studies are made of recent research bearing on educational practice.

CNPS 504 | School Counselling

Theory and practice of elementary school counselling.

CNPS 433 | The Personal and Social Development of the Adult

Personal and social adjustment issues for professional counsellors; basic skills necessary for effective group counselling.

CNPS 427 | Guidance: Planning and Decision-making

The work of the beginning counsellor and guidance worker in assisting students with educational, vocational, and personal planning and decision-making.

CNPS 426 | The Role of the Teacher in Guidance

This course is designed to assist the teacher in understanding and using guidance techniques for day-to-day use in the classroom. The emphasis will be on techniques for working with people towards better self-understanding and better perspectives of alternatives.