Counselling Psychology Program Diploma in Guidance Studies

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

The Guidance Studies Diploma offers teachers and other professionals background information and basic skills and concepts in school guidance work. It is intended for those who wish to do guidance work (excluding individual and group counselling) in elementary and secondary schools. Those desiring a position in a school system are required to be qualified teachers. One letter of reference is required for admission. This program can be completed on a full or part-time basis.
Note: The Diploma in Guidance Studies is not a graduate program.
CORE COURSES:
CNPS 362 Basic interviewing skills (3)
CNPS 363 Career planning (3)
CNPS 364 Family education and consultation (3)
CNPS 365 Introduction to theories of counselling (3)
CNPS426 The role of the teacher in guidance (6)
CNPS 427 Guidance: planning and decision-making (3)
Total
Core courses 21 credits

ELECTIVES COURSES:

You can take CNPS 433, and any 300 or 400 level courses in the Faculty of Arts, Education, and/or Science (9)
Total Credits for Diploma 30 credits
Some of the undergraduate courses can be taken through The Continuing Professional Education - Distance Education.
Students are reminded that upon completion of all Diploma requirements they must make formal application to the Registrar for the award of the Diploma.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES, APPLICATION FORM and GENERAL REGULATIONS

See: http://teach.educ.ubc.ca/professional-development/admissions.html
One sealed, original letter of reference is required and should be mailed directly to the Teacher Education Office by the referee (address on the top right hand corner of the Diploma application form). Applicants will not be considered for acceptance until receipt of this letter.
Application for the Winter Session (September to April) should be made before April 30 to guarantee admission, but applications will be accepted after this date. Early application is advisable as classes fill quickly.
Note: This program is suitable for students who are interested in developing their counselling expertise or who wish to increase the likelihood of being able to register for prerequisite courses required for admission to the Master's program.