PhD in Education - Counselling Psychology in Lethbridge Canada | University of Lethbridge

University of Lethbridge | Lethbridge Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 14,208
(c. USD10,151.83)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Our program emphasizes strict compliance with accreditation requirements and contemporary ethical professional standards. Students gain the skills to serve varied populations and work environments as licensed psychologistprofessional counselors, while also developing research expertise in the field.

Beyond mandatory coursework, the program includes a Comprehensive Examination, doctoral Thesis, Thesis Oral Defense, along with Practicum and Internship components. Throughout this program, you'll exhibit deep comprehension of counseling theory, research, and application through scholarly verbal and written work, develop proficiency in designing, executing, assessing, and sharing counseling psychology research, master essential competencies in case analysis, evaluation, and therapeutic techniques needed for professional practice, apply ethical principles, legal guidelines, professional codes, and demonstrate appropriate conduct in counseling psychology, recognize and address diversity considerations in all aspects of counseling psychology research and practice, and engage with evidence-based scholarship to advance counseling methodologies.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Master's degree in the discipline of interest from a recognized degree-granting institution.
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 on all graded master's-level courses
Evidence to demonstrate research skills, in the form of a Master's thesis, an outstanding Research Project, or peer-reviewed journal publications. In lieu of a Master's thesis, significant demonstration of research ability must be evident.

Successful completion of a baccalaureate or master's degree at a recognized institution where the language of instruction is English. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL (iBT) or TOEFL iBT Home Edition) with a minimum total score of 86. Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS or IELTS Online) test, taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 6.5, and a minimum score of 6.0 in each band. IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted. Cambridge English Qualifications: C2 Proficiency (C2 Proficiency), with a minimum score of 176, and a minimum 176 in each subscore. Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL or CAEL Online) assessment, taken within the last two years, with a minimum overall score of 70. Duolingo with a minimum score of 115.

Tuition CAD 14,208

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