What are the differences between the MA and MEd programs?
Students in the MA program complete an additional course in statistics and a research thesis. Students in the MEd program complete a more intensive graduating portfolio. All other aspects of the program are the same for the MA and MEd degrees.
Prerequisites for both MA or MEd Programs
In addition to the minimum admission requirements set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies (normally, a four-year bachelor’s degree with a B+ average in third and fourth year-level course work) in a relevant area of study, students are required to meet the following pre-requisite requirements:
- a minimum of 18 credits in Psychology, Educational Psychology or Special Education and related disciplines,
- senior-level course work in each of the following: measurement, statistics, and research methodology
- evidence of suitability for professional work with school-aged populations, including successful work experience with school-aged populations, school-based experience and/or teacher certification.
Students are required to complete the GRE with a minimum score of 500 in both verbal and quantitative categories.
Applicants for whom English is not their primary language should write the GRE but inform the admissions committee of this fact. Minimum TOEFL scores are 600 (paper), 250 (computer-based) or 100 (internet-based: 22 Reading, 22 Writing, 25 Listening, 25 Speaking).
For applicants to the MA program, an additional document outling their
prior research experiences as well as potential research interests as
a masters student is required. Further, applicants are strongly encouraged to provide a sample of their professional writing (e.g. Honours thesis, published manuscript, conference paper, etc).
Masters of Arts (MA) Program Requirements
(Approved by SCPS Program Faculty November 2006)
Students should consult with their Advisor for the typical sequence of courses for the M.A. program in School Psychology. Individual programs vary depending on student academic background and preparation, as well as academic and professional goals.
The program is designed as a three-year program with two years of full time study on campus, including some summer coursework, and an internship and thesis research in Year 3.
Students develop an individual program of studies with their advisor, have it reviewed and approved by the school psychology program committee and file an official Program of Graduate Studies (PGS) with the ECPS Department Graduate Office during their first term of study. Once the Program of Graduate Studies is approved, any subsequent changes, additions or deletions require the approval of the advisor, student, and Department Graduate Coordinator.
Practice Coursework
EPSE 550 (3) Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues In School Psychology
EPSE 551 (3) School Based Consultation
EPSE 553 (3) Theories of Cognitive Abilities
EPSE 554 (3) Practicum in Cognitive Assessment
EPSE 531(3) Curriculum-Based Assessment and Intervention
EPSE 534 (3) Academic Assessment in Schools
EPSE 535 (3) Social and Emotional Assessment in Schools
EPSE 552 (3) School-Based Interventions
EPSE 561a (3) Laboratory Practicum I (School-Based Practicum I)
EPSE 561b (3) Laboratory Practicum II (School-Based Practicum II)
EPSE 589(9): Masters Internship in School Psychology
Research Coursework
EPSE 592 (3) Experimental Designs and Analysis in Educational Research
EPSE 596 (3) Correlational Designs and Analysis in Educational Research
EPSE 599 (6) Thesis
Psychological Bases Coursework
EPSE 505 (3) Human Development in Education (or equivalent)
CNPS 587 (3) History & Systems in Psychology (or equivalent)
EPSE 568 (3) Applied Developmental Neuropsychology (or equivalent)
EPSE 569 (3) Social Psychological Foundations in Applied Psychology (or equivalent)
EPSE 507 (3) Applied Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
Total: 69 credits
Students in the MA can request application directly to the PhD program from the MA degree. Instead of a 1 year internship in year 3, the students going directly to the PhD program complete an intensive field practicum in the fall of year 3.
Masters of Education (MEd) Program Requirements
(Approved by SCPS Faculty November 2006)
Students should consult with their Advisor for the typical sequence of courses for the M.Ed. program in School Psychology. Individual programs vary depending on student academic background and preparation, as well as academic and professional goals.
The program is designed as a three-year program with two years of full time study on campus, including some summer courses, and an internship in Year 3.
Students develop an individual program of studies with their advisor, have it reviewed and approved by the school psychology program committee and file an official Program of Graduate Studies (PGS) with the ECPS Department Graduate Office during their first term of study. Once the Program of Graduate Studies is approved, any subsequent changes, additions or deletions require the approval of the advisor, student, and Department Graduate Coordinator.
Practice Coursework
EPSE 550 (3) Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues In School Psychology
EPSE 551 (3) School Based Consultation
EPSE 553 (3) Theories of Cognitive Abilities
EPSE 554 (3) Practicum in Cognitive Assessment
EPSE 531 (3) Curriculum-Based Assessment and Intervention
EPSE 534 (3) Academic Assessment in Schools
EPSE 535 (3) Social and Emotional Assessment in Schools
EPSE 552 (3) School-Based Interventions
EPSE 561a (3) Laboratory Practicum I (School-Based Practicum I)
EPSE 561b (3) Laboratory Practicum II (School-Based Practicum II)
EPSE 589 (9) Masters Internship in School Psychology
EPSE 590 (3) Graduating Paper (Portfolio)*
* For B.C. teachers: Teacher Qualification Service requires a capstone experience. This is met in this program with the development of a professional portfolio.
Research Coursework
EPSE 528 (3) Basic Principles of Measurement
EPSE 592 (3) Experimental Designs and Analysis in Educational Research
Psychological Bases Coursework
EPSE 505 (3) Human Development in Education (or equivalent)
CNPS 587 (3) History & Systems in Psychology (or equivalent)
EPSE 568 (3) Applied Developmental Neuropsychology (or equivalent)
EPSE 569 (3) Social Psychological Foundations in Applied Psychology (or equivalent)
EPSE 507 (3) Applied Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
Total: 63 credits
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