MA/MS in Counselling Psychology at Providence University College and Theological Seminary in De Salaberry, Canada is a master's degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy programme. The programme is delivered in a hybrid format.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Counselling & Psychotherapy
Delivery: Hybrid
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Providence Theological Seminary integrates Christian faith with professional counselling training, preparing graduates to practise as Christian counsellors. The degree requires 90 credit hours and combines a blend of online study, directed study, and modular coursework with additional classes held on the Otterburne, Manitoba campus, allowing much of the program to be completed through distance education. Students take counselling-focused courses in areas such as theory, practicum, family systems, crisis and trauma, assessment, and ethics, alongside biblical and theological studies covering the Old and New Testaments and spiritual formation. Both thesis and non-thesis completion tracks are offered; students choosing the thesis track must maintain an aggregate GPA of at least 3.0 with no individual course grade below a B-. The program suits applicants with backgrounds in the social sciences, psychology, or theology who are seeking a counselling ministry role, and candidates must demonstrate psychological readiness for counselling work. International students whose first language is not English must submit TOEFL scores meeting the seminary's required minimums. Graduates go on to work in child and family services, addictions agencies, and private practice across Canada, with some continuing to doctoral studies.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: The program's own entrance requirements call for a solid background in the social sciences, psychology, and Bible/theology; entry is conditional on completing the 'Foundations of Counselling' course, and admitted students must reach an AGPA of at least 3.00 in their first semester or face additional required coursework. All applicants complete the EQi 2.0 emotional-intelligence questionnaire, and some may be asked to interview with a department member; results from either that indicate hindrances to the counselling profession can lead to denial. International students whose first language is not English must submit an official TOEFL iBT score meeting these minimums: Reading 20, Listening 22, Speaking 26 and Writing 24. Thesis-track students must additionally maintain an AGPA of at least 3.0 with no course grade below B-. Applicants pay a $50 application fee plus a separate $75 EQi assessment fee, and, per the seminary's general admissions, undergo a Vulnerable Sector/Child Abuse Registry and criminal record check.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall and Winter
Application Deadline:Providence University College and Theological Seminary encourages domestic applicants to apply anytime, with no fixed closing date for the Fall or Winter intake; applying by 1 January earns a $150 early-bird bursary, official transcripts are due 15 August, and the $300 tuition deposit remains refundable through 1 July. International applicants already in Canada with a valid study permit must apply by 31 July for Fall/September entry or 15 November for Winter/January entry; Providence recommends that applicants coming from abroad apply at least three months before their start date but does not publish a separate fixed deadline for them. Providence does not use a provincial application service and does not describe its admissions as rolling beyond the domestic pathway. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
About Providence University College and Theological Seminary
What degree does MA/MS in Counselling Psychology award?
Providence University College and Theological Seminary awards a Master's Degree in the field of Counselling & Psychotherapy on completion of this programme.
Can MA/MS in Counselling Psychology be studied online?
Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.
