Master of Arts Education (Counselling Psychology)

With approximately 1,600 students and 150 full-time and part-time professors, the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa stands out as an enriching environment in which professors, students and community partners contribute to our innovative graduate programs.

Regardless of whether you are looking to become an expert educator, a school/board administrator, a research leader or a program evaluator, our professors will give you the means to have a positive impact on the community and graduate qualifications to advance and enrich your careers.

To acquire the tools for your professional success, among its unique programs, the faculty offers you:

• The Master of Education (M.Ed.) with course-based option;
• The Master of Education (M.Ed.) with research paper option;
• The Master of Education (M.Ed.) fully online;
• The Master of Arts in Education (M.A.);
• The Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Ph.D.).

The faculty’s location in the heart of Ottawa offers you an exceptional range of programs in both official languages, which enables you to fully enjoy all the benefits of Canada's capital.

The programs are offered in English and French and are governed by the academic regulations in effect for graduate studies.

Master of Arts in Education (MA)

The MA program participates in the collaborative program in Feminist and Gender Studies at the master's level.

The Master of Arts in Education Program (MA) is intended for candidates who wish to undertake research in a specific domain of educational studies. It is offered in the following five concentrations:

• Counselling psychology
• Health professions education
• Leadership, evaluation, curriculum and policy studies
• Societies, cultures and languages
• Studies in teaching and learning

For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage.

The requirements for admission listed below are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission to the program.

1. Candidates holding an honours bachelor's degree in education or equivalent, with a minimum overall undergraduate average of 70% (B), may be admitted directly to the master's program, except for the Counselling Psychology concentration
2. Candidates for the concentration in Counselling Psychology (M.A. and M.Ed.) must hold an undergraduate degree in education, psychology, or equivalent. All candidates must also have a minimum of 5 university courses (15 units) in the Social Sciences. A minimum of 3 out of these 5 courses (9 units) must be advanced courses (i.e. 2nd year or higher) in psychology; one of the psychology courses must be a course in personality theories.
3. Applications for admission will not be considered until all supporting documents have been received. Correspondence should be directed to the academic secretariat of the Faculty of Education.
4. Students and the Faculty are bound by conditions that exist at the time of admission and initial enrollment.
5. All candidates must understand and speak fluently the language of instruction, either French or English.