Educational Psychology and Special Education

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University of Saskatchewan

Canada , Saskatoon

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 9,396 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Educational Psychology and Special Education

About

Program

The Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education has three program streams related to our Master of Education degree:

Special Education (course-based and thesis-based routes)
Measurement and Evaluation (course-based and thesis-based routes)
School and Counselling Psychology (thesis-based route only).

Applications

The applications for Special Education and Measurement and Evaluation program streams open Oct. 1, 2022 to March 1, 2023 for a September 2023 start date.

The applications for the School and Counselling Psychology program stream are open from Oct. 1, 2022 to Dec. 15, 2022 for a September 2023 start date. *Please note, we are only accepting domestic applications at this time.

All applications and supporting documents must be received prior to the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.

Program	Expected Length	Project and/or thesis	Course based
M.Ed.	2-4 years

The M.Ed. School and Counselling stream is available only as a thesis based program. The M.Ed. Special Education or Measurement and Evaluation streams are available as either a thesis or a course based program.

Special Education

This research-intensive program is designed to prepare practitioners and researchers with specialization in either Special Education. Students can enroll in the thesis route or course-based route. The majority of the courses in this program are offered as online courses. Program graduates in the special education stream are prepared to assume leadership or consultative positions in schools/school divisions, government agencies, businesses or post-secondary institutions.

Measurement and Evaluation

This research-intensive program is designed to prepare practitioners and researchers with specialization in Measurement and Evaluation (i.e., psychometrics, research methodology, evaluation, and data science). Students can enroll in the thesis route or course-based route. The majority of the courses in this program are offered as online courses. Program graduates in the Measurement and Evaluation stream may obtain employment as data analysts, research scientists, test developers, research consultants, classroom and large-scale assessment specialists, certification and credentialing professionals, and psychometricians at research and testing organizations. Graduates of the program typically pursue careers as consultants, administrators, program designers/evaluators, or undertake further graduate work.

School and Counselling Psychology

This program integrates research and practice and is unique across Canada in providing training in both school psychology and counselling psychology. Students can only enroll in a thesis-based route. The program prepares future counsellors and psychologists who provide direct (assessment, intervention) and indirect (consultative, collaborative, advocacy) psychological services across the age span (i.e., children, youth, young adults, their families, school personnel, and the community) working as members of interdisciplinary teams in various academic, research, school, mental health, government, community agency, and private practice settings.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - School and Counselling Psychology

Admission requirements for 2022-2023 applicants

Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), or Bachelor of Arts Honours (B.A. Honours), or Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in an area other than Psychology or Education
At least one year of successful work experience in a human services field
In addition to the general requirements above, this program requires specific courses from your undergraduate degree, see full course list below

Detailed course requirements

Admission requirements for 2023-2024 applicants

Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
A four-year degree in Psychology or Education or a related field (i.e., Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), or Bachelor of Arts Honours (B.A. Honours), or Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in an area other than Psychology or Education, etc.)
A minimum 6 credit units of undergraduate study in Counselling Psychology (e.g., at the UofS EPSE 417 Introduction to Counselling or EPSE 416 Comprehensive Guidance and Counselling. or equivalent courses from another institution); and
A minimum of 3 credit units of undergraduate study in introductory statistics (e.g., at the UofS EPSE 441, PSY 233, or PSY 234, or an equivalent course from another institution).

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Educational Psychology and Special Education

Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)

In addition, you'll need the following depending on which concentration you are applying for:

Special Education

Four-year degree in Psychology or Education
Introductory statistics course
Minimum six credit units of undergraduate study in the area of Special Education

Course-based M.Ed. in Special Education - Advanced Standing Entrance Requirements

Six credit units of undergraduate study in Special Education
Post-Degree Certificate in Education: Special Education
Four-year degree in Education
Introductory statistics course

Measurement and Evaluation

Four-year degree in Psychology or Education
Intermediate statistics course

English Program Requirements

The language of instruction and examination at the University of Saskatchewan is English. In order for students to understand, communicate and be successful in programs at the university, an acceptable level of academic English is required. You may be asked to provide proof of English proficiency.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 9,396

How to Apply

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Completing the application

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You will need to have:

Your educational history
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Supplemental documents can be submitted after you apply (see below)

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3. After you apply

After submitting your online application, you will be notified by email if you are required to provide any additional supplemental documents.

Changing your application

If you need to make changes to an application that you have already submitted, submit your request, along with your full name and date of birth toadmissions@usask.ca

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Submit required documents

It is important to:

check your application status to learn what documents we will need to consider you for admission. You will also be able to see when items you submit have been received.
submit documents before the documents deadline which are listed with the application deadlines.

Commonly requested supplemental documents include:

Transcripts

Transcripts or report cards are used to calculate your admission average and to determine whether you have met or will meet prerequisite requirements for your program.

English language proficiency

You may be asked to show evidence that you are proficient in English to ensure you are prepared to study at USask. If you’ve taken a standardized test, you will need to arrange for your results to be sent directly to the University of Saskatchewan from the testing centre.

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