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Master of Science (MSc) Thesis-based in Educational Psychology, Specialization in Counselling Psychology at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

The thesis-based MSc in Educational Psychology (Counselling Psychology) develops the philosophical, theoretical, research and practical expertise needed to offer psychological education and counselling. It follows a scientist-practitioner model and is delivered on campus only. 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; six years maximum  |  Intake: August 1 (deadline November 1 for all applicants)  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

14 courses including two supervised counselling practicum courses, research courses (research design, statistics, qualitative methodologies, multivariate analysis), specialization courses such as Relationship Counselling and Counselling Interventions, and a thesis defended in an open oral defence.

Career pathways

Schools, post-secondary institutions, community agencies, hospitals and private practice. The degree gives the prerequisite for a PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The deadline for the submission of complete applications is available on the Future Students webpage: . In addition to the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements, entry requirements for the Counselling Psychology Master of Science program include: a) Normally, a minimum of 24 units in Educational Psychology and/or Psychology.

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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