The Educational Psychology Master's program leads to the Master of Arts (MA) or a Master of Education (MEd) degree. 

It blends studies of theories, empirical research, and research methodologies that lead to a broad knowledge of the field of educational psychology and its relevance to education.   

Courses offered at SFU will vary slightly from year to year and may include the following topics: 

• Social development
• Learning and motivation
• Developmental and learning disorders (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorder)
• Systems and paradigms in educational psychology
• Sociocultural perspectives on the psychology of development and education
• Academic and social behaviour assessment in education (level-b testing)

Courses are offered every term in the late afternoon/evening. Both the MA and MEd programs meet TQS requirements for category upgrade. 

Graduate studies in educational psychology explore the application of psychological knowledge to educational issues, theory, and practice. 

This program also attracts practising teachers and resource teachers interested in deepening their content-specific understandings of current research and approaches in educational psychology.

Please note that a master's degree in educational psychology at SFU does not prepare you for certification as:

A school psychologist with the BC Association of School Psychologists; a counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors; or registration as a Psychological Associate/ School Psychologist with the BC College of Psychologists.

• Newly issued official paper transcripts
• Academic Writing Sample
• Letter of Intent
• Reference Letters
• English Language Competency Test Results
• Passport

A bachelor's degree from Simon Fraser University or its equivalent with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.33 (B), or a grade point average of at least 3.33/4.33 (B+) based on the last 60 units of undergraduate/graduate courses.

Students admitted to this graduate program must have successfully completed undergraduate coursework in Psychology and Education, but not necessarily as part of Psychology or Education majors.

Iran

Required Credential or Degree

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

16 on a 20-point scale

China

Required Credential or Degree

A four-year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

3 on a 4-point scale (B, 75%);
4 on a 5-point scale (B, 80%)

India

Required Credential or Degree

M.A., M.B.B.S., M.Comm., M.Sc., or a Master's degree in a non–engineering field or Honours B.Eng., B.Sc.(Eng.), B.Tech., B.A.Sc., B.Arch. B.Pharm

3-year degrees are an acceptable basis for admission if:

• The applicant’s overall standing in degree is 1st Class/Division, AND
• The awarding institutions have been accredited by India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of A or better http://www.naac.gov.in/ OR
• The awarding institution is designated an Institution of National Importance, such as the Indian Institute of Technology.

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

First Class; 8 on a 10-point scale