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Master of Science (MSc) Thesis-based in Educational Psychology, Specialization in School and Applied Child Psychology at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

The thesis-based MSc in School and Applied Child Psychology prepares school psychologists to enhance learning and mental health outcomes in a variety of settings, with training in evidence-based prevention, assessment, intervention and research. A supervisor is required but need not be in place before the program starts.

Faculty: Werklund School of Education  |  Department: Educational Psychology  |  Duration: Two years full-time; four years maximum; one-year residency  |  Intake: August 1 (deadline November 1 for all applicants)  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

14 courses including two supervised practicum courses; content courses cover research design in statistics, ethics in professional psychology and disorders of learning and behaviour; the program ends with an original research thesis.

Career pathways

Schools, post-secondary institutions, hospitals, community agencies and private practice settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The deadline for the submission of complete applications is available on the Future Students website: . In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Education requirements, entry requirements include: a) Honours degree in Psychology (or equivalent) is preferred; applicants with a degree in Psychology, previous experience in the Psychological field, and a grade point average of 3.00 (equivalent to a B or 70 per cent average) over the courses taken during the last two years of study will be considered. b) Normally, a minimum of 18 units in Educational Psychology or Psychology. This must include: i. One undergraduate course in statistics ii. One senior undergraduate Psychology or Educational Psychology course in cognitive-affective bases of behaviour. iii. One senior undergraduate Psychology or Educational Psychology course in child development or equivalent. iv.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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