PGCert in Couple and Family Counselling Studies at University of Lethbridge in Lethbridge, Canada is a postgraduate certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy programme. The programme runs for 12 months, delivered fully online.
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Certificate
Field:Counselling & Psychotherapy
Duration: 12 months
Delivery: Online
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This graduate certificate provides advanced training in couple and family counselling for students who hold an undergraduate degree in a health, counselling, or social services related field. The program consists of four graduate-level courses totaling 12.0 credit hours, covering theoretical and applied approaches to working with couples and families. Courses are delivered online, synchronously, and are offered across the Fall, Spring, Summer I, and Summer II terms, allowing part-time completion in approximately 12 months. The curriculum builds counselling and communication skills relevant to health and social service settings. Graduates receive a Graduate Certificate in Couple and Family Counselling Studies from the University of Lethbridge. Admission requires a baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution in a related field, with completion of an undergraduate course in counselling or communication skills recommended as preparation.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a baccalaureate (undergraduate) degree from a recognized degree-granting institution with a major in a health-, counselling-, or social services-related field, and have a minimum admission GPA of 3.0 calculated on the terms containing the last 20 graded university courses (60.0 credit hours). Completion of a 3.0 credit hour undergraduate course in counselling/communication skills is recommended.
