Courses

The course covers advanced quantitative and qualitative data analysis strategies, such as: multiple regression, different models of analysis of variance, factor analysis, content analysis and coding across several qualitative methods (e.g., grounded theory, phenomenology, ECIT, etc.). An additional focus of the course will be on integrating quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods (mixed methods research).

Helps to orient students to several significant research areas in counselling and psychology as well as issues critical to the successful completion of thesis research. Students present their research ideas in class and develop a research proposal.

Provides a critical introduction to scholarly literature on cultural, philosophical, historical, and theological perspectives on counselling, psychotherapy and research. Students explore their personal worldviews in relationship to professional, biblical, and scientific standards and begin to formulate their approaches to serving in socially, spiritually and culturally diverse professional settings. The course is taught and is to be attended sequentially over three terms. Each successive 1 s. h. seminar builds on the previous in a focused accompaniment of students’ personal and professional growth and development.

Provides a critical introduction to scholarly literature on cultural, philosophical, historical, and theological perspectives on counselling, psychotherapy and research. Students explore their personal worldviews in relationship to professional, biblical, and scientific standards and begin to formulate their approaches to serving in socially, spiritually and culturally diverse professional settings. The course is taught and is to be attended sequentially over three terms. Each successive 1 s. h. seminar builds on the previous in a focused accompaniment of students’ personal and professional growth and development.

Provides a critical introduction to scholarly literature on cultural, philosophical, historical, and theological perspectives on counselling, psychotherapy and research. Students explore their personal worldviews in relationship to professional, biblical, and scientific standards and begin to formulate their approaches to serving in socially, spiritually and culturally diverse professional settings. The course is taught and is to be attended sequentially over three terms. Each successive 1 s. h. seminar builds on the previous in a focused accompaniment of students’ personal and professional growth and development.

Students are engaged in this course using a laboratory format. Classes include conceptual presentations on advanced counselling skills, in-class demonstrations, and triad exercises designed to facilitate counsellor development. Students also analyze and transcribe portions of video recordings of sessions. Professional roles, functions, preparation standards, ethics, and cultural differences are addressed.

Individual and group clinical practice with intensive supervision totalling more than 100 hours over eight months. The course includes an average of one hour individual supervision and 1.5 hours of group supervision each week. Students must complete a minimum of 40 direct client hours, of which at least 10 hours must be group work. Any incomplete hours must be made up during internship placements. The practicum course is designed to be completed in teams of five students and a faculty supervisor. Practicum I and II must be completed consecutively.

Individual and group clinical practice with intensive supervision totalling more than 100 hours over eight months. The course includes an average of one hour individual supervision and 1.5 hours of group supervision each week. Students must complete a minimum of 40 direct client hours, of which at least 10 hours must be group work. Any incomplete hours must be made up during internship placements. The practicum course is designed to be completed in teams of five students and a faculty supervisor. Practicum I and II must be completed consecutively.

Students are required to complete an M.A. thesis that passes an examiner external to the University with expertise in the area of the thesis. The thesis must be defended orally before an examination committee. Students may complete one of three types of theses. Students who intend to pursue a Ph.D. degree are advised to complete an empirical thesis (1 or 2):1) Quantitative Research ' Typically involves systematic, experimental or correlational investigation, and employs quantitative analysis and inferential statistics.2) Qualitative or Mixed Methods Research ' Includes a variety of qualitative methods in collecting and analyzing data. Typically, the focus is on phenomenological experience.3) Theoretical-Integrative Thesis ' Requires a critical review of relevant research and the development of an integrative model that attempts to encompass available data and competing theories.Students normally choose their area of research with help from the Thesis Coordinator and other faculty after their second semester in the program. Visit the program’s website at https://www.twu.ca/cpsy to view some thesis topics.