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Required Courses

Diploma of Applied Psychology and Counselling

Introduction to Applied Psychology and Ethics or Ethics and Career Development
Abuse and Domestic Violence
Addictions and Recovery
Application of Personality Theories
Psychology of Grief
Introduction to Couples Counselling
Youth and Family Counselling
Conflict, Suicide and Emergency Interventions
Assessment of Psychological Disorders
Introduction to Group Dynamics and Workshop Design
Milestones in Psycho-Social Development
Treatments for Depression and Anxiety
Applied Counselling Skills I Case Management, Assessment and Listening Skills
Applied Counselling Skills II Case Management, Goals and Interventions
Applied Counselling Skills III Integrative Approach
Final course or project relevant to career direction

Note: Credit for the above courses may be transferable to other colleges and universities at the discretion of their admissions department.

Additional Requirements:

  • Proficiency Exam

The final course in the Diploma of Applied Psychology and Counselling program provides students the opportunity to expand their job portfolio by completing a project that will have practical relevance to future employment. There are now several ways to meet this requirement. Students may choose any course related to their area of professional interest from the following list of options:

  • Applied Thesis/Final Project
  • Advanced Skill Development/Final Project
  • Counselling Assistant
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Course Facilitation Assistant
  • Case Management in Applied Skills IV - Practicum
  • Community-Based Counselling Parts 1 & 2
  • Multi-Cultural Counselling
  • Life Skills Coaching
  • Solution-Based Counselling
  • Spiritual/Faith-Based Counselling
  • Probation, Parole and Rehabilitation
  • Introduction to Cinematherapy
  • Career Planning and Development
  • The Psychology of Learning

For a complete description of courses offered at KCPC please call 1-250-717-0412, or EMAIL US to request a catalogue.

Click Here for a list of Elective Courses.

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