University Certificate in Counselling Women
The University Certificate in Counselling Women applies contemporary feminist theory to the practice of counselling. The program develops basic counselling skills with a particular emphasis on acquiring crisis intervention skills.
The program is ideal for professionals and volunteers—crisis workers, social workers, family life educators, adult educators, nurses, teachers, and vocational counsellors—who will acquire the skills to help women solve specific and everyday problems.
The elective courses can consist of Athabasca University courses and approved courses from other institutions. The certificate can be transferred to other programs at Athabasca University and other universities if the courses fit the requirements at the receiving institution. Students who are planning to complete the certificate in one year (based on a full-time Student Finance study plan) should first discuss their plan with the Program Coordinator.
Planning your program
Our online program plans can assist you in selecting the courses needed to fulfill your program requirements.
Counselling Services offers an assessment website, Mapping Your Future.
Athabasca University has also developed program learning outcomes that describe the career options that may be available to you upon graduating.
Program requirements
Students complete the program regulations in effect at the time of their enrolment.
Program structure
Total credits in the program | 30 |
Required credits | 21 |
Elective credits | 9 |
Residency requirement. A minimum of 6 credits must be obtained through Athabasca University | 6 |
Maximum Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) credits | 15 |
Required courses
(21 credits)
Electives
(Select 9 credits from the following)
Alternative courses not listed below may be acceptable with permission of the program coordinator.
Any senior (300/400) level WGST course | |
Any senior level (300/400) level PSYC course | |
ENGL 255 – Introductory Composition | (3) |
ENGL 307 – Women in Literature | (3) |
ENGL 308 – Indigenous Literature in Canada | (3) |
SOCI 378/CMNS 385 – Rebel With a Cause: Social Movements in History and Popular Culture | (3) |
INST 358 – Aboriginal Women in Canada | (3) |
POEC 395 – Political Economy of Development: People, Processes, and Policies | (3) |
POLI 350 – Women in Canadian Politics | (3) |
CMNS 419 – Digital Storytelling | (3) |
INST 420 – Indigenous Resistance | (3) |
Updated July 16, 2024 by Office of the Registrar (calendar@athabascau.ca)