Diploma in Special Care Counselling

Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles

Gaspé, Quebec, Canada

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Diploma in Special Care Counselling is a diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy programme offered by Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles in Gaspé, Canada. The programme runs for 3 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,575 per semester.

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 7,575 / semester

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: cegepgim.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Techniques d'éducation spécialisée (351.A1) is a three-year Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) delivered on campus at Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles. The programme trains students to intervene with people of all ages who face adaptation difficulties of an affective, social, physical, or intellectual nature, through prevention, education, and re-education approaches, including nature-based intervention methods. Instruction is full-time and combines classroom learning with work-integrated learning and field activities, concluding with two full-time internships in the fifth and sixth sessions. Graduates work as specialized educators supporting individuals in schools, rehabilitation centres, youth centres, and community and social-service organizations. Admission requires a Diplôme d'études secondaires (DES) or a Diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP), with completed Secondary 5 language of instruction, Secondary 5 second language, and Secondary 4 mathematics courses.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a Diplôme d'études secondaires (DES) or a Diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP), having completed Secondary 5 language of instruction, Secondary 5 second language, and Secondary 4 mathematics.

About Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles

Type: College
Founded: 1968
Students: 1,000
Programs: 19
Location: Gaspé, Quebec, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Special Care Counselling award?

Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles awards a Diploma in the field of Counselling & Psychotherapy on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Special Care Counselling take?

The programme runs for 3 years.

How much does Diploma in Special Care Counselling cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 7,575 per semester.

Can Diploma in Special Care Counselling be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles.

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