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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Education - Educational Psychology - Psychological Studies (Course-Based)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Education - Educational Psychology - Psychological Studies (Course-Based)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $22,812 CAD

  • Application fee

    $135 CAD

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    3 out of 4

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-December-2022 2022-12-01

Overview

Master of Education - Educational Psychology - Psychological Studies

Psychological Studies in Education (PSE) endorses a scientist-practitioner model to graduate education. The program is designed for students interested in the application of psychology to education in order to pursue an academic or community based research career. 

Students will achieve deep understanding about psychological theories in education, and will gain experience in applying theories to educational and community settings.

The PSE: Research Stream provides students with a solid core foundation in the following areas of educational psychology:

  • developmental psychology
  • cognition, instruction, and learning
  • methods of educational research
  • data analysis in educational research
  • community-based research applications

The PSE program emphasizes the following goals:

  • to develop a strong foundation in research, principles, and theories in educational psychology
  • to prepare students to apply principles, methods, and knowledge of psychology to problems that arise in community and educational settings
  • to develop the knowledge and skills to evaluate research and practice in educational psychology
  • to develop the capacity to conduct high quality research in educational psychology

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$29,728

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,536
Accommodation 1 bed room $6,916
Tuition 1 person $22,812

Hourly wage

Min wage

15 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Transcripts
  • Three referees are notified to submit a reference
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume
  • Statement of Intent
  • English Language Proficiency Requirement
  • Visa and Passport

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
6.5
listening
6.5
writing
6.5
speaking
6.5
reading

TOEFL

93
21
listening
24
writing
24
speaking
21
reading

PTE

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

Academic background and requirement

The Department's 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. 

Career opportunities

  • Clinical psychologist
  • Counselling psychologist
  • Education mental health practitioner
  • Educational psychologist
  • Forensic psychologist
  • Further education teacher
  • Health psychologist
  • High intensity therapist
  • Career and employment counselor
  • Community Development Worker
  • Social worker
  • Human resource manager
  • Psychotherapist

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