Applied Counselling

For Entrance into the Applied Counselling program

Core course requirements for entrance into the applied counselling program are listed in the Academic Calendar. Acceptance into the Graduate Certificate in Applied Counselling program will be evaluated on case-by-case basis. Although a recognized undergraduate degree is preferred, admission as a mature student without an undergraduate degree will be considered. In such instances, previous post-secondary education, employment and/or ministry experience may be taken into account.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please look to the Academic Calendar for full information and course lists. If there are discrepancies between the information listed here and in the Academic Calendar, the Academic Calendar is definitive.

• Foundations of Counselling
• Counselling Theory Practicum I
• Crisis and Trauma Counselling
• Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Psychopathology
• Ethical & Legal Issues for Counsellors & Educators

Angelle Arinobu, M.A. D.Min. ABD
Associate Professor of Counselling Psychology

Janice Priess, M.A. (Department Chair)
Assistant Professor of Counselling Psychology

Laura Vander Velden, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Counselling Psychology

Graduates build careers in counselling therapy, crisis intervention, community mental health, para-church counselling, and church ministries. Many choose to plug their Certificate into a Master of Arts program, and continue in the Counselling Program.