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Broad range of counselling theories and techniques. Promote mental health in diverse populations. Strong foundation in research and theory. Field placements to practise skills.
This program is moving to Barrie
We’re consolidating our Orillia and Muskoka campuses into Barrie, with all programs and apprenticeship offerings at those campuses planned to transition by fall 2026. This means significant enhancements to the student experience with improved access to services, a wider range of facilities, an expanded employer network, and vibrant campus life.Program information
Program description
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
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| Fall 2025 | Orillia |
Tuition and fees
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Work-integrated learning
- This program includes internship and field placement components where you will apply your academic knowledge and gain practical, hands-on work experience in a setting relevant to your program.
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What are the admission requirements for the Honours Bachelor of Counselling Psychology program?
admission requirements
What career paths can I take in counselling or psychology?
Your Honours Bachelor of Counselling Psychology degree gives you many career opportunities
Graduates are prepared to work with diverse populations in a variety of roles (e.g. case manager, mental health worker, support worker, disability counselor, educational assistant, attendance counsellor, employment counselor, intake coordinator, parole supervisor, probation officer, residential worker) and in different settings (correctional institutions, community support agencies, schools, youth residences, self-employment). Graduates may start a career upon graduation or pursue a graduate degree in counselling or a related applied psychology area.
Meet our faculty
Learn from passionate. experienced professors
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Adam Stibbards
BA, MA, PhD, Professor and Program Coordinator
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Brent Cotton
BA, BEd, MA, PhD, Professor
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Howard Bloom
BA, MEd, PhD, Professor
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Isabelle Deschamps
BA, PhD, Professor
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Sarah Spence
B.Sc., MA, DipTIRP, PhD, Professor
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Wendy Blank
BA, MA, PhD, Professor
What courses are included in the Honours Bachelor of Counselling Psychology degree program?
Course overview
28 Core Courses
1 Elective Core Course
3 Non-Core Courses
6 Elective Non-Core Courses
2 Field Placements
1 Clinical Placement
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Honours Bachelor of Counselling Psychology program outline.
- CNSL 1000 – Introduction to Counselling Psychology
- PSYC 1000 – Introduction to Psychology 1
- INTS 1007 – Interdisciplinary Modes of Communication
- Select 2 of the following courses: SOCI 1000, HUMA 1012 or SCEN 1000.
Your course delivery method(s)
In person
This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.
Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.
Pathways for Indigenous program graduates
Seek your master’s degree with the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education!
Georgian is thrilled to partner with the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), a global leader in graduate programs.
Through this partnership, a pathway is available for Indigenous graduates of Georgian’s Honours Bachelor of Counselling Psychology degree into the OISE Master of Education in Counselling Psychology (Counselling and Psychotherapy field) to qualify for registration as a registered psychotherapist in the province of Ontario.
For more information, connect with Dr. Adam Stibbards, Program Coordinator via email, or call 705.418.3320.
Are you familiar with the Indigenous student self-identification form at Georgian? Access the form here.
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