Mount Saint Vincent University - Graduate Studies

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Master of Arts - Educational Psychology

Mount Saint Vincent University - Graduate Studies

Faculty:Faculty of Education
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Educational Psychology
Length:1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $6,768

Description:

The Educational Psychology program offers a Master of Education non-thesis and Master of Arts in Education thesis degree programs in four concentrations: Evaluation, Human Relations, Education of the Blind or Visually Impaired and Education of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Full-time students entering the Evaluation or Human Relations concentration program in September should plan their program to include courses offered during the May/June session. Students wishing to complete the program earlier must receive permission of their advisor. The program concentrations for the Blind or Visually Impaired and the Deaf or Hard of Hearing are generally started in July.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*74
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Minimum requirements for admission to the human relations and evaluation concentrations are a bachelor’s degree and evidence of one year successful teaching or equivalent professional experience. For those teaching in the public school system, a BEd or its equivalent is also required. Those involved in other educational settings are encouraged to apply. Minimum requirements for admission to the concentrations for the education of the blind or visually impaired and for the education of the deaf or hard of hearing are a Bachelor of Education or equivalent and a one year successful teaching experience in the public school system. For teachers with previous training in education of students who are blind, visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing, a thesis option is available. Only students who show the potential to perform well in graduate studies, normally a minimum average of B (GPA 3.0) and and positive letters of recommendation) will be considered for admission.Admission to the program is on a competitive basis. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on September 23, 2022