Program Overview for MA in Counselling and Spirituality in Canada:
The Faculty of Human Sciences at Saint Paul University offers programs leading to a graduate diploma in Couple Counselling and Spirituality, and to a Master of Arts (MA) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselling and Spirituality, all conferred jointly by the Senates of Saint Paul University and of the University of Ottawa, with which Saint Paul is federated.
The objective of the master’s program is to train specialists to counsel and guide couples or individuals with regard to their values, their spirituality, as well as both their individual and couple dynamics, and to prepare graduates for a career in research.
Each concentration of the MA program includes three components: knowledge acquisition; a research project or thesis; and professional practice.
These are the international student eligibility for the MA in Counselling and Spirituality in Canada
The requirements for admission to the MA in Counselling and Spirituality are the following:
- an honours bachelor's degree or its equivalent;
- 12 credits of theology at university level;
- 48 credits in psychology, sociology, social work, health sciences, theology, or in related fields such as, but not exclusively, animation, social communications, mission sciences or conflict studies.
Among the 48 credits;
- at least 18 credits in psychology, and at least another 6 credits which can be in psychology, sociology or social work for the concentration in counselling (individual or couple);
- at least 12 credits in psychology, at least 6 credits in sociology, and at least another 6 credits which can be in psychology, in sociology or in social work for the concentration in spiritual care;
- Applicants must have a minimum 70% (B) average in the honours bachelor’s degree and the credits mentioned under points 2 and 3 above. The latter credits can be included in the honours bachelor’s degree.
The academic record, maturity and motivation of the candidates, as well as their experience in the field of pastoral activity, are additional credentials considered by the admissions committee. Candidates will also be required to pass an interview.
Documents required for admission
An official transcript of the applicant's previous university record is required, as well as two letters of recommendation on the official forms provided. Applicants must complete a self-evaluation form and answer a questionnaire giving their reasons and purpose for applying to the program, and list previous work experience in the helping professions.
A recent criminal record check is required to do a practicum in the hospitals for the spiritual care concentration.
Collaborative Program in Women's Studies at the Master's Level
The MA program in Counselling and Spirituality is a participating unit in the collaborative program in Women's Studies at the master’s level. This program has been established for students wishing to enrich their training in Counselling and Spirituality by including an interdisciplinary component in Women's studies. The specific requirements of the collaborative program include two compulsory FEM courses and a thesis on a topic related to Women's studies. One of the FEM courses replaces the elective course for students in the non-thesis option. Students in the thesis option must complete the two FEM courses in addition to the 45 credits required for the MA in Counselling and Spirituality.
In accordance with University regulations, students are permitted to write assignments, exams, and theses in either French or English.
Some additional documents, and in some cases specific forms, are required. For more information, please see the page Step 4: Gather the documents needed for the assessment of your application.
These are the domestic student eligibility for the MA in Counselling and Spirituality
The requirements for admission to the MA in Counselling and Spirituality are the following:
- an honours bachelor's degree or its equivalent;
- 12 credits of theology at university level;
- 48 credits in psychology, sociology, social work, health sciences, theology, or in related fields such as, but not exclusively, animation, social communications, mission sciences or conflict studies.
Among the 48 credits;
- at least 18 credits in psychology, and at least another 6 credits which can be in psychology, sociology or social work for the concentration in counselling (individual or couple);
- at least 12 credits in psychology, at least 6 credits in sociology, and at least another 6 credits which can be in psychology, in sociology or in social work for the concentration in spiritual care;
- Applicants must have a minimum 70% (B) average in the honours bachelor’s degree and the credits mentioned under points 2 and 3 above. The latter credits can be included in the honours bachelor’s degree.
The academic record, maturity and motivation of the candidates, as well as their experience in the field of pastoral activity, are additional credentials considered by the admissions committee. Candidates will also be required to pass an interview.
Documents required for admission
An official transcript of the applicant's previous university record is required, as well as two letters of recommendation on the official forms provided. Applicants must complete a self-evaluation form and answer a questionnaire giving their reasons and purpose for applying to the program, and list previous work experience in the helping professions.
A recent criminal record check is required to do a practicum in the hospitals for the spiritual care concentration.
Collaborative Program in Women's Studies at the Master's Level
The MA program in Counselling and Spirituality is a participating unit in the collaborative program in Women's Studies at the master’s level. This program has been established for students wishing to enrich their training in Counselling and Spirituality by including an interdisciplinary component in Women's studies. The specific requirements of the collaborative program include two compulsory FEM courses and a thesis on a topic related to Women's studies. One of the FEM courses replaces the elective course for students in the non-thesis option. Students in the thesis option must complete the two FEM courses in addition to the 45 credits required for the MA in Counselling and Spirituality.
In accordance with University regulations, students are permitted to write assignments, exams, and theses in either French or English.
Some additional documents, and in some cases specific forms, are required. For more information, please see the page Step 4: Gather the documents needed for the assessment of your application.
These are the test eligibilities for the MA in Counselling and Spirituality to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MA in Counselling and Spirituality in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 86
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The scholarships available for the MA in Counselling and Spirituality are:
CA$4,500.00
CA$6,000.00
Not available
The international student tuition fees and costs for MA in Counselling and Spirituality in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$100.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$7,389.03 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$14,400.00/year (CA$1,200.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$17,920.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working 20 hours *4 weeks * 8 months * 14 CAD/h + 40 hours * 4 weeks * 4 months * 14 CAD/h at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MA in Counselling and Spirituality in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fees | CA$100.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$2,532.50 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$14,400.00/year (CA$1,200.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$17,920.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working 20 hours *4 weeks * 8 months * 14 CAD/h + 40 hours * 4 weeks * 4 months * 14 CAD/h at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour. | |||||||
All candidates (Canadians, permanent residents and international students) with an average of 80.0% or higher who are studying full-time will receive a scholarship worth $2,000 per session at the master's level and $2,500 at the doctoral level. The total worth of Master's is CAD 12k (Full course) and Phd CAD 30k (Full course).
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