The next online M.Ed. cohort in Vocational Rehabilitation Counselling will start in September 2011. For information about applying, visit the MVR4 website.
The UBC M.Ed. in Counselling Psychology (Vocational Rehabilitation Counselling) offers an evidence-informed, state of the art, interactive, and engaging graduate program.
The program may include orientation and/or seminars at UBC or affiliated clinical sites, with a distance option for those who are not able to attend in person.
Additional program information can be found on the Educational & Counselling Psychology & Special Education website.
NOTE: Admission into the online MVRC program does not act as a back-door for admission to on-campus counselling programs.
| YEAR ONE |
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| Issues in Vocational Rehabilitation Counselling (3-cr) |
| Medical Aspects of Disability (3-cr) |
| Psychosocial and Vocational Aspects of Disability (3-cr) |
| Counselling Theories (3-cr) |
| Counselling Interventions (3-cr) |
| Individual and Group Practice: Professional and Ethics Issues (3-cr) |
| YEAR TWO |
| Psychological Assessment in Counselling (6-cr) |
| Supervised Training in Counselling - Clinic (6-cr) |
| Introduction to Research in Education (3-cr) |
| Vocational Assessment (3-cr) |
| YEAR THREE |
| Job Development and Placement (3-cr) |
| Case/Disability Management and Community Resources (3-cr) |
| Field Experience: Vocational Rehabilitation Practice in Counselling, Consultation and Disability Management - Practicum (6-cr) |
There are significant clinical practica courses in Year 2 and Year 3 of the program. The clinical courses can be done with a qualified supervisor with a recognized Master's degree at your location. We intend to continue developing the capacity to provide clinical experience for students at a greater distance.
Subject to approval: Program fees will be paid over a minimum of nine (9) installments of $2,433.07 plus applicable student fees, payable in September, January and May of each of the three years. The minimum total program tuition cost for this degree is $21,897.63.
Student levied fees are extra, vary from term to term, and are not necessarily for the duration of the program. The University reserves the right to adjust fees. Tuition fees are in Canadian dollars, are reviewed annually by the UBC Board of Governors, and are subject to change.