Master of Education in School & Applied Child Psychology

The Master of Education (MEd) in School and Applied Child Psychology blended program is designed for individuals who are intending to work as school psychologists or are interested in applied psychology in school or community settings.

Starting July 2017, program changes come into effect. The program will consist of 17 half-courses with core content in the topic areas of psychological foundations, assessment, intervention, consultation, school psychology practice and development, and statistics/research methods. Core content areas are complemented by field experience in school and/or community settings (1200-hour internship). For information on the on-campus requirements, review the information under "field experience practicum."

Weekly classes are offered in the evenings (5:30-8:30 pm MST) to accommodate individuals who work during the day. The program is designed to be completed in three years, although students may also select to complete the program over a longer period of time (up to 6 years). For information about on-campus requirements, please see the program requirements section below.

School & Applied Child Psychology Vision, Mission, Program Goals, Strategic Plan Note: Certification and licensing requirements for school psychologists vary by state and province, but require at minimum completion of a Master's degree program. Applicants are advised to check requirements in their area. Residents of Ontario may have difficulty registering in the province

Additional Information:

As a course-based program, student learning is more focused on clinical practice. Adhering to a practitioner-scholar model, the students are seen as consumers of research and highly trained in applying knowledge and techniques in a clinical setting. Unlike their MSc and PhD counterparts, they do not complete a thesis or defend their research. However, similar to the on-campus programs, students receive courses in applied psychology and research as well as supervision during clinical experience.

Program start date:

Summer (July 1)
Application start date:
September 1
Application deadline:
December 1

What can I do with a M.Ed. School Psychology degree?

Most school psychologists work within an education or private practice setting with children and adolescents although some work with younger and older populations. For more information about what school psychologists do, see the NASP description at: http://www.nasponline.org/

School Psychologists:

Help youth succeed academically, socially and emotionally
Bridge psychology and education
Conduct assessments of cognitive (intelligence), academic, behaviour, and social-emotional skills
Contribute to program planning
Engage in consultation with parents, educators, and mental health professionals

There are two Specializations within the Educational Psychology area in Graduate Programs in Education. This program is one of several options as noted in the table below:

Specialization
School & Applied Child Psychology
Counselling Psychology

Professional (Blended/online) Course-Based
Master of Education (MEd)
Master of Counselling (MC)

Research (On-campus) Thesis-Based
Master of Science (MSc)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Science (MSc)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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