Investing in your future as a counselor. Become a skilled and compassionate mental health professional. You can gain a comprehensive understanding of human behaviour, mental health conditions, and evidence-based counseling approaches.
Programme Overview
Graduates of this programme can pursue licensure to practise counseling in various settings, including schools, mental health facilities and community agencies by being equipped to address a wide range of issues. This degree can also serve as a springboard for pursuing doctoral studies in counseling psychology or related fields, allowing you to advance your expertise and potentially teach or conduct research in the field.
Areas of study in the programme are designed to align with current research and include areas such as:
- Foundations of Counseling
- Marriage/Family Counseling
- Professional Standards and Ethics
- Theories and Techniques in Counseling
- Psychopathology: Classification and Treatment
Programme Details
- Campuses: Main Campus, Tobago
- Degree Components:
- Core Requirements: 39 credits
- Emphasis Requirements: 9 credits
- Programme Delivery: Face-to-face / Blended.
- Programme Duration: 2 years
- Total Credits: 48
Admission Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution (preferably a degree in the Social Science field.
- Evidence of ability to pursue advanced study in graduate-level work with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least on a 4.0 scale.
- A “B-” grade or higher in the following courses: Introduction to Psychology, Statistics (preferably Research Methods I), History and Systems of Psychology, or their equivalent.
- Note: Students who do not have all of the prerequisite courses will be advised to take relevant undergraduate courses in the Behavioural Sciences Department before they are matriculated into the graduate program.
- Adequate undergraduate and/or graduate preparation in the proposed field of study and general education. Assessment of preparation is done by MA Acceptance Committee (MAAC).
- Evidence of ability to handle master’s level work in the English Language. Students whose first language is not English must submit acceptable scores on the English Language achievement test (e.g., IELTS; TOEFL).
- A minimum of two satisfactory recommendations highlighting a strong aptitude for higher learning, qualities and strengths forservice to others, and general impressions of the student.
- A one-page (minimum of 500 words) written statement of purpose for graduate study in the Counseling Psychology program, emphasizing interest in the program, previous experience, passion for the field and strong potential for psychological awareness.
- The MS Degree requires that all students maintain a “B” grade average or higher throughout their study. Students may have to epeat courses in which they earn grades that are below “B-”.
What you'll learn
The Master of Science in Counseling Psychology equips you with the knowledge and skills to provide effective mental health intervention. This programme delves into human behaviour, mental health disorders, and evidence-based counseling techniques, preparing you to empower individuals and families on their journeys towards emotional well-being.
How this Programme Helps You
A Master’s in Counseling Psychology can open doors to a fulfilling career as a professional counselor. You can become qualified for licensure in several countries to work in various settings like schools, mental health facilities, and community agencies. This programme provides a strong foundation for pursuing a doctoral degree in counseling psychology or related fields, allowing you to become a leader in the field of mental health.