| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-05-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy program equips clinical practitioners with advanced competencies in counselling and psychotherapy through an applied research approach. Graduates acquire professional autonomy, knowledge, and skills to lead and mentor in the field, pursuing careers in leadership roles, education, and supervision.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy degree helps clinical practitioners master and advance the practice-based, nuanced approach to helping others through counselling and psychotherapy. With an applied research approach to learning, the program equips you with the advanced competencies required to further your professional practice, model the best advanced practices in your field, and mentor and supervise other counselors. By earning the highest degree credential in their field, graduates of the program acquire the professional autonomy and capacity, knowledge, and skills required for ongoing currency and leadership in their profession as counsellors and psychotherapists.
Outline:
The rigorous curriculum of the Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy includes the following courses:
- DCP 8413-Professional Identity & Ethical Practice
- DCP 8453-Advanced Methods in Applied Research
- DCP 8806-Applied Scholarship Project and Integration Seminar
- DCP 8513-Professional Growth & Well-Being: Self of the Therapist
- DCP 8613-Doctoral Case Conference 1: Reflective Practice
- DCP 8443-Theories & Models of Counselling & Psychotherapy
- DCP 8623-Doctoral Case Conference 2: Advanced Competencies I
- DCP 8653- Supervision
- DCP 8633-Doctoral Case Conference 3: Case Studies
- DCP 8523-Evidence-Based Practice: Therapeutic Applications of Research
- DCP 8643-Doctoral Case Conference 4: Advanced Competencies II
- DCP 8463- Assessment, Case Conceptualization, and Therapy Planning
- DCP 8713- Advanced Practices in Mental Health Counselling & Psychotherapy
- DCP 8473-Systems Theory & Transformational Models
- DCP 8733-Doctoral Seminar 1: Integrative and Systemic Practice
- DCP 8493-Planning, Consultation, and Evaluation Models
- DCP 8743- Doctoral Seminar 2: Diversity and Underserved Communities
- DCP 8533-Psychotherapy Integration: Common Factors & Assimilative Models
- DCP 8753- Doctoral Seminar 3: Advocacy & Social Justice
Careers:
A variety of exciting and fulfilling outcomes are available to graduates of this program, including careers such as:
- Leadership Roles within the Counselling and Psychotherapy Profession
- Counsellor/Psychotherapist Educator
- Counselor/Psychotherapist Supervisor
The current total cost for the Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy degree program is $45000. The total cost for the Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy program effective September 2023 is $49,500. The Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy program runs throughout the year, which is divided into 10 academic terms, starting in September, January and May. Students must complete 60 study credits. A typical course is three study credits. DCP8803 spans the duration of the program and is charged at a prorated amount over the span of the program but the credits for the course are earned in the final term.
Tuition effective September 2023
Tuition effective September 2023
TRIMESTER CREDITS COST PER CREDIT FEES
One 6 $825 $4,950
Two 6 $825 $4,950
Three 6 $825 $4,950
Four 6 $825 $4,950
Five 6 $825 $4,950
Six 6 $825 $4,950
Seven 6 $825 $4,950
Eight 6 $825 $4,950
Nine 6 $825 $4,950
Ten 6 $825 $4,950
Tuition and fees subject to change. Tuition Payment Arrangements for payment of tuition must be made at least two weeks prior to the start of each term (please see the Academic Schedule for deadlines). Monthly payment arrangements can also be made. Please contact our Bursar’s Office for more details at 1-888-886-1882. Please contact an Admissions Advisor to learn more about financial aid options. Other Fees
Please note that costs do not include other fees such as textbooks, expendable supplies, equipment and resource fees. All fees and charges are quoted in Canadian dollars (CAD). Yorkville University also accepts equivalent payment in other currencies. For further information about tuition, fees and payment methods, please contact Yorkville University’s Bursar’s Office. Tuition rates are confirmed three months prior to the start of each term. Changes to tuition rates will be announced at least three months prior to the start of the term to which they apply. Current tuition rates are available on the Yorkville University website or from the Bursar’s Office at 1-888-886-1882.