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Diploma of Professional Counselling

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The Diploma of Professional Counselling at Vancouver College of Counsellor Training (VCCT) equips students with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience needed to succeed as professional counsellors. This comprehensive program combines theoretical models, hands-on practice, and a wide range of elective options to address diverse client needs. Graduates are prepared to provide effective counselling services in various areas, including personal development, mental health, family support, and substance abuse.

Courses listed below include 10 required and 6 elective courses and can be taken on campus or by either distance education or unless indicated otherwise. Additional certificates and diploma programs are described in the VCCT catalogue. A Certificate is given upon completion of each course. Courses and programs may change to remain current with professional standards.

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  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Models of Counselling
  • Case Study Approaches to Models of Counselling
  • Clinical Counselling Skills I
  • Advanced Counselling Skills
  • Integrated Counselling Skills
  • Psychosocial Development
  • Introduction to Psychopathology
  • Sexual Abuse Counselling
  • Substance Abuse Counselling

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UBC Approved Prerequisites at VCCT.

Good news for any students who are thinking of undertaking further education and are interested in the Counselling Psychology MEd or MA Program at UBC.

The following VCCT courses have been approved as equivalent to the following prerequisites for the CNPS MA Program:

UBC Prerequisites
VCCT Equivalent Prerequisites
CNPS 362 (Basic Interviewing Skills)
= CCS 600 (Clinical Counselling Skills)
CNPS 363 (Career Counselling)
= CCO 600 (Introduction to Career Counselling)
CNPS 365 (Theories of Counselling)
= MOD 600 (Models of Counselling)
or CSM 600 (Case Study Approaches to Models of Counselling)
Abnormal or Behavioural Disorders
= IPP 600 (Introduction to Psychopathology)

This means that students at VCCT who have undertaken the above courses at VCCT will be eligible to apply to the UBC masters programs if they fulfill the other admission criteria specified by UBC.

VCCT & Simon Fraser University Transfer Credits

SFU Prerequisites
VCCT Equivalent Prerequisites
EDUC 323
MOD 600 Models of Counselling
CSM 600 Case Study Approaches to Models of Counselling
EDUC 423
CCS 600 Clinical Counselling Skills
BSC 600 Basic Counselling Skills
Developmental Psychology
PSD 600 Psychosocial Development
Other Relevant Course Requirement
CCO 600 Introduction to Career Counselling
IPP 600 Introduction to Psychopathology

New Transfer Credits to Trinity Western University (TWU).

Students who have completed the VCCT diploma program will receive 36 credits towards their BA in Psychology at Trinity Western University.

The Breakdown is as follows (this can be explained to students who require further information):

VCCT & Trinity Western University Transfer Credits
For PSYC Majors:
30 Lower Level PSYC credit; PSYC 331 (3); and PYSC 340 (3). 36 Credits total.
Students still need to complete the required psychology courses for a psychology major as listed in the calendar.

New college connection - Rocky Mountain College (RMC).

Students who have completed the VCCT Diploma of Professional Counselling will receive credits for the following Rocky Mountain College programs:

Rocky Mountain College Credits
BA in Human Services in Counselling:
24 – 33 credits
BA in Human Services in Child & Youth Care:
15 – 27 credits
Diploma in Counselling – Counselling Focus:
12 – 21 credits
Diploma in Counselling – Child & Youth Care Focus:
9 – 15 credits