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Counselling and Human Development Post-Baccalaureate Diploma

Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada•QS 2027 #312

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Offered by Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada, Counselling and Human Development Post-Baccalaureate Diploma is a postgraduate diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy programme. The programme is delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 216 per credit for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Counselling & Psychotherapy
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 216 / credit

Information for the 2025/26 academic year · Last checked September 2026 · Source: sfu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Aimed at those already working in, or seeking to work in, a profession in human services or health care, this postgraduate diploma offers a focused introduction to the core knowledge underlying counselling. Coursework is designed to strengthen effectiveness in a current role or build readiness for a career ahead in a helping-profession role, and the diploma satisfies most of the academic prerequisites for the Counselling Psychology MA or MEd.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.50 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Admission to the Counselling and Human Development Post-Baccalaureate Diploma requires a completed bachelor's degree that includes an introductory psychology course, a course in human development, and one further upper-division psychology or sociology course, together with a minimum admission grade point average of 2.5 or equivalent. Applicants must also show at least 50 hours of relevant voluntary or paid experience and submit a written statement of career interest. The program further requires that applicants meet the general Post-Baccalaureate Diploma program requirements published in the SFU calendar. No language-test scores are stated on the program page; because entry requires an already-completed degree, English-language proficiency for degree-seeking admission follows SFU's general scale, e.g. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0. The program takes a September intake.

Application Details

Start Date: September
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC, with one set of dates per applicant type rather than by citizenship. Fall 2027 entry: high-school-route applications open 1 October 2026 and close 31 January 2027, while transfer applications open 1 March 2027 and close 15 April 2027 (Education and Contemporary Arts transfer applicants may apply from 1 October 2026). Spring 2027 entry runs 1 July to 15 September 2026, and Summer 2027 entry runs 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027. Admission documents are generally due 28 February 2027 (Fall) and offers must be accepted by 1 May. International applicants use the same EducationPlannerBC dates and portal; SFU publishes no separate international deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Simon Fraser University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1965
Students: 37,000
QS rank: #312
Programs: 476
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Counselling and Human Development Post-Baccalaureate Diploma award?

Simon Fraser University awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Counselling & Psychotherapy on completion of this programme.

How much does Counselling and Human Development Post-Baccalaureate Diploma cost?

Tuition is CAD 216 per credit for local students.

Can Counselling and Human Development Post-Baccalaureate Diploma be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Simon Fraser University.

What language is Counselling and Human Development Post-Baccalaureate Diploma taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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