City University is excited to offer its Prerequisite Boot Camp for prospective Master of Counselling Psychology (MCP) students. This intensive program combines core psychological concepts with hands-on experiential learning. Each boot camp course is designed to meet the MC program’s admission requirements, providing a focused and efficient entry pathway for aspiring clinicians.
Key features
- Intensive format
- 8am – 6:30pm (includes 30-minute lunch & multiple breaks)
- Each course is offered over 3 weekends (Saturdays)
- Hybrid model (concurrent In-person/Zoom attendance)
- Available to MCP applicants from across Canada
- Meets international student visa requirement
- Offered 3 times per year to align with MCP intakes
- Courses contain no tests or exams
- Each course has 3 assignments, including two research papers and one group presentation.
- Course activities include lectures, experiential activities, and in-person/virtual group work.
Courses
- PSY 205 for Lifespan Developmental Psychology
(Offered January, April, July, October)
This course provides an introduction to developmental psychology, exploring the psychological growth and changes that occur throughout the human lifespan. Key theories and research on cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development will be examined, with an emphasis on understanding how these developmental processes interact and influence each other. - Required Textbook: Berger, K. S. (2021). Invitation to the life span (5th ed.). Worth Publishers. (9781319423414). Invitation to the Life Span – City University Canada Bookstore
- PSY 330 for Psychology of Learning and Cognition
(Offered February, May, August, November)
This course will examine theories of learning and cognition within the field of psychology. Key topics to be addressed include classical conditioning, operant conditioning, cognitive development, attention and perception, memory processes, problem-solving, decision-making, language and thought. - Required Textbook: Mazur, J. E., & Odum, A. L. (2023). Learning and behavior (9th ed.). Routledge. (9781032105642). Learning and Behavior – City University Canada Bookstore
- PSY 335: Psychology of Personality
(Offered March, June, September, December)
This course introduces the major theories of personality, which serve as a foundation for much research and practice in psychology. It explores key topics regarding the definition and development of personality, individual and cultural variations in personality, and the practical application of personality research findings. - Required Textbook: Allen, B. P. (2005). Personality theories: Development, growth, and diversity (5th ed.). Taylor & Francis Group. (9780205439126).Personality Theories – City University Canada Bookstore
If you are unsure whether the courses in your academic career satisfy the prerequisite requirements for the Master of Counselling program, please connect with your Enrollment Advisor.
If you are located in Alberta or elsewhere in Canada other than BC, please contact an Advisor at ABAdmissions@cityu.edu.
CityU Library – Home – City University of Seattle Library Home – City University of Seattle Library at City University of Seattle
Please access the link below and type in the course number (e.g., CPC 501) to retrieve the required textbook information for the courses you will be taking. https://cityu.alma.exlibrisgroup.com:443/leganto/public/01CITYUNIV_INST/searchlists
CityU Canada Bookstore – City University Canada Bookstore