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Certificate
in Applied Counselling Studies
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Certificate of Applied Counselling
Studies allows students to focus on vocational skill training
in one specific area of the mental health field. A Certificate
of specialization requires seven months of study on-campus or
through distance education. The program consists of 9 courses
(540 instructional hours totaling 36 credits). Each course is
3 weeks (60 hours) in length. Faculty members hold a Masters
or Ph.D. degree and bring years of professional experience to
the classroom. Instruction is collaborative, student-centered
(geared to a variety of learning styles), community based and
experiential. The curriculum has been specifically designed
to include the following four components:
Employment preparation: Textbooks, lectures, video and
live demonstrations, interactive exercises and research assignments
prepare students to meet job requirements for entry-level counselling
positions specific to their chosen area of specialization in
private practice and community mental health settings.
Academic preparation: Curriculum covers major theories
and concepts drawn from psychology, social work, and counselling,
in order to provide a broad information base for students who
choose to continue their education in the University system.
Hands-on learning: Interactive skill-building exercises
simulate mental health situations related to the course topic.
Under supervision, students apply the latest theories and skills,
which are readily transferable to employment settings.
Personal Awareness: Self-awareness is an essential characteristic
of effective counsellors. Although not meant to be a substitute
for professional counselling, each course provides students
the opportunity to gain valuable personal awareness through
skill development exercises, small group discussions, role plays,
and conferencing with instructors.
Areas of specialization:
•Community Agency Support Counselling
•Life Skills Coaching
•Pastoral Counselling
•Personal Support Counselling
•Youth and Family Counselling
Distance Education: Students may complete all or part
of their course work through distance
learning. Distance Education students practice counselling
skills in the context of a supervised, volunteer placement
setting with community or private agencies. This allows each
student to develop a portfolio of job skills, with practical
relevance for future employers.
Graduation Requirements: (on-campus and distance education)
In order to receive a Certificate in an area of specialization,
students must:
• Complete 9 required courses from their area of specialization.
• Pass each course with a minimum of 65%.
• Compile a portfolio of counselling skills relevant
to the area of specialization.
• Demonstrate competency in their chosen area of specialization
by passing a comprehensive proficiency exam.
Please click on the links below to
see required courses for each certificate.
Community
Agency Support
Life
Skills Coaching
Pastoral
Counselling
Personal
Support Counselling
Youth
and Family Counselling
For a complete description
of courses offered at KCPC please call
1-250-717-0412, or EMAIL
US to request a catalogue.
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