Barrie,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Counselling Psychology (Honours) in Orillia Canada | Georgian College
Georgian College
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Orillia Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
19,775
(c. USD14,193.43)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This program helps students grasp human behavior and apply that understanding to enhance mental well-being across individuals, families, groups, and communities. The curriculum covers various counseling and psychotherapy methods while building a solid grounding in psychological research and theory. Through practicum and work terms, students gain hands-on experience with diverse populations and work settings, helping them explore career paths and develop job-ready skills for immediate employment or advanced studies. The program emphasizes sociocultural diversity, lifespan development, ethical practices, and evidence-based approaches in counseling and psychotherapy, alongside foundational research methods and psychological theories. Graduates can pursue roles such as case managers, mental health workers, support workers, or probation officers in settings like schools, correctional facilities, or community agencies. They may enter the workforce directly or continue their education with graduate studies in counseling or applied psychology.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Honours Bachelor of Counselling Psychology admission requirements
OSSD or equivalent, with:
minimum overall average of 65 percent
six Grade 12 U or M level courses
grade 12 English (U) (ENG4U)
Students presenting equivalent qualifications will also be considered for admission. A grade 12 U or M Mathematics course is highly recommended.
Mature applicants may also be considered for admission to this program providing their previous school performance and/or recent work record suggests a strong possibility of academic success. In order to qualify, applicants must be 19 years of age by December 31 of the year of admission and must have been away from formal education for at least one year immediately prior to beginning studies. Mature applicants must meet subject prerequisites prior to registration.
Applicants should be aware that first-year enrolment is limited, satisfying minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL internet-based test (IBT) - 89, require minimum bands of 22 in writing and 22 in speaking, TOEFL paper-based test - 580, Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE) - 61
OSSD or equivalent, with:
minimum overall average of 65 percent
six Grade 12 U or M level courses
grade 12 English (U) (ENG4U)
Students presenting equivalent qualifications will also be considered for admission. A grade 12 U or M Mathematics course is highly recommended.
Mature applicants may also be considered for admission to this program providing their previous school performance and/or recent work record suggests a strong possibility of academic success. In order to qualify, applicants must be 19 years of age by December 31 of the year of admission and must have been away from formal education for at least one year immediately prior to beginning studies. Mature applicants must meet subject prerequisites prior to registration.
Applicants should be aware that first-year enrolment is limited, satisfying minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL internet-based test (IBT) - 89, require minimum bands of 22 in writing and 22 in speaking, TOEFL paper-based test - 580, Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE) - 61
Tuition
CAD
19,775