Overview
Why study this program?
The Educational Psychology programs are designed to provide specialized education and preparation for teachers, administrators, consultants, psychologists, academics, research personnel, and others requiring specialized preparation in the program areas. Normally, a student’s graduate program includes a combination of professional and research graduate-level courses offered by the Faculty of Education and other Faculties in the University.
The Faculty of Education offers programs in Educational Psychology 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 (approved by the College of Alberta Psychologists); Measurement, Evaluation and Data Science; and Special Education.
Course-based MEd programs are offered in Counseling Psychology (approved by College of Alberta Psychologists), Measurement, Evaluation and Data Science, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL Canada accredited), School Counseling and Special Education. School Counseling admits a cohort in odd years, and Special Education admits an online cohort in even years.
Program Requirements
For the thesis-based MEd, students must complete a minimum of 15-36 units 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 units 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 units 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 Faculty of Education (essgrad1@ualberta.ca).
More details concerning required coursework within each area may be found within the Faculty’s website. Each student, in consultation with the Faculty advisor assigned at the time of admission, will develop a program of study to suit the student’s specific background and area of interest.
Professional Development Requirement
Students in the Master of Education in Educational Psychology automatically fulfill the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Professional Development requirement through their program.
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.
Courses
Graduate courses in Education can be found in Course Listings, under the following subject headings:
Education (EDU)
Education - Elementary (EDEL)
Education - Elementary and Secondary (EDES)
Education - Policy Studies (EDPS)
Education - Secondary (EDSE)
Education - Career Technology Studies (EDCT)
Education - Instructional Technology (EDIT)
Education - Psychology (EDPY)
Health Sciences Education (EDHS)
Library and Information Studies (LIS)
Educational Policy Studies:
The Faculty offers graduate teaching assistantships and research assistantships to some students based upon application and academic merit.
The University also offers support in the form of scholarships and awards to some students based upon application and/or nomination.
Educational Psychology:
In addition to scholarships awarded by outside granting agencies such as the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and by the University such as the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Scholarships, the Faculty offers financial support to some students in the form of graduate research assistantships and graduate teaching assistantships. Assistantship applications are available to students admitted to the Faculty.
Elementary Education:
A limited number of graduate assistantships are available.
Library and Information Studies:
Inquiries regarding program and course details, and financial assistance should be made to the School of Library and Information Studies. Details about University awards are found at www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca.
Secondary Education:
A number of graduate assistantships are available to qualified candidates for the EdD or PhD in Secondary Education for services rendered in the Faculty’s research and teaching programs. These assistantships do not provide full support.
There are a number of financial supports available to students through fellowships, scholarships, and awards through the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), and the Graduate Students Association.
The Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies administers over $35 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for graduate students. Opportunities vary by faculty.
Please note: there are limited funding opportunities available to students pursuing part-time graduate studies or those completing a certificate program.
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Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS)
Killam Centre for Advanced Studies
2-29 Triffo Hall
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E1