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Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Psychology

Canada

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What will I learn?

Programs leading to the degree of MEd (thesis-basis) are offered in the following specializations: Psychological Studies in Education; School and Clinical Child Psychology; Counselling Psychology; School Counselling; Measurement, Evaluation and Data Science; Special Education; Technology in Education; and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). A course-based MEd program with a specialization in School Counselling is offered by the Department. Applicants following this program are selected based on their potential to serve as school counsellors. The Department houses an MEd program specializing in Health Sciences Education. This program is intended for those in Health Disciplines.

Program Requirements

For the thesis-based MEd, students must complete a minimum of 15-36 in graduate-level courses in addition to a thesis. All candidates are required to demonstrate competence in research methods, and skills specific to their area of specialization. The required competence is usually demonstrated by completion of EDPY 501 and courses specific to each specialization area. For the course based MEd, students must complete a minimum of 21-36 in graduate-level courses in addition to a capping exercise or project.

The course-based MEd in School Counselling requires the successful completion of 36 in graduate-level courses. Students accepted into the program will be practising teachers, and the program is designed to be taken on a part-time basis. Applicants are accepted into this program in alternate, odd years. Interested students should contact the Department of Educational Psychology

Length of Program

Students have a maximum four years to complete a thesis-based MEd. The course-based MEd must be completed in a maximum of six years. Students who are admitted to a thesis-based MEd degree program and who initially register as full-time students in these programs must register full-time for the remainder of their program.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Education

Study options

Full Time (Students have a maximum four years to complete a thesis-based MEd. The course-based MEd must be completed in a maximum of six years)

Tuition fees
CAD$8,874.00 (US$ 6,377) per year
Standard Fee - Thesis-Based yearly fee: CAN $8,874, Course-Based fee: CAN $1,901.52 per 3 credit course; Non-Standard fee - Teaching English-Second Lang: CAN $8,557.14; Special Education, Technology in Education, Psychological Studies in Education and Measurement, Eval & Data Sci: CAN $7,606.34; School Counselling & Counselling Psychology: CAN $11,409.52

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Alberta

North Campus,

116 Street and 85 Avenue,

EDMONTON,

Alberta (AB),

T6G 2R3, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Minimum admission requirements are a four-year undergraduate degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate work (or graduate work) at the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

English language requirement:

  • TOEFL score of 93 Internet-based, with a score of at least 24 on speaking and writing, and 21 on reading and listening, or equivalent; or
  • An Academic IELTS score of 7.0 with no band less than 6.5; or
  • An official CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language assessment system) score of at least 70 in all bands.
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