ADMISSIONS

A. Basic SPE

 Admission to Basic SPE is a two-step process:

• Submission of an application with accompanying documentation; and
• Interview.

Approval for admission to Basic SPE is granted following a successful interview.

aDMISSION

Persons wishing to be admitted to a Basic SPE course can contact the Supervisor Educator of the CPE or PTE program within the list of Education Centres they are interested in and request an application. (Link below) Once their SPE application is reviewed, suitable candidates will be offered an interview with the Supervisor Educator and the interview team. Successful applicants will be offered a space based on their suitability for participation (including demonstration of language.) The Supervisor Educator will instruct students on the steps to become registered for the SPE course at an affiliated university. 

pREQUISITES

Graduation from a college or equivalent education is recommended.
** It is not necessary that college and/or seminary educational requirements be complete for SPE education to begin, however, specific educational requirements must be completed to take Advanced SPE and eventually to be Certified. Additional prerequisites may be determined by individual Education Centres.

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B. Advanced SPE

Admission to:

• Advanced SPE in either CPE or PTE stream  ​is a three-step processes:
  • Submission of an application with accompanying documentation
    
  • ​Submission of professional papers with accompanying documentation
  • Consultation interview

** For information about admissions to Advanced SPE, in either the CPE or PTE streams, please consult the CASC/ACSS Policy and Procedure Manual: Chapter 2. This information is found in our Members-Only Area.  Join CASC/ACSS today and learn more.

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Start Dates

Schedules vary by Education Centre. For specific dates and details, please contact the Supervisor Educator at the site in which you would like to enrol. 

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Fees

Fees vary between programs based on the affiliated academic institution and the type of SPE  taken .

Enrolment in individual Internships

Fees for each course of SPE (CPE or PTE) vary depending on the institution in which students enrol. Typically each course is equivalent to 4-6 academic credits at colleges and universities across Canada. The cost per course can range between $2000 and $3000 for Canadian students.  Fees for international students will be higher. For more information about fees and enrolment, please contact the Supervisor Educator at the Teaching Centre where you would like to register. Supervisor Educator contact information can be found on the "Internships or Placements" page.
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eNROLMENT IN RESIDENCIES (3-4 COURSES)

Residencies require students to take 3 or 4 back-to-back full-time SPE courses (CPE or PTE). This program is for students who wish to fast-track their training toward CASC/ACSS Certification.  Fees for courses within a residency program tend to be lower than when taking courses individually. Additionally, each Education Centre offers stipends to help offset the costs associated with full-time study.
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