The Department of Educational
Psychology and Special Education, University of Saskatchewan, currently offers
two M.Ed (Thesis) programs: (1) M.Ed. in School & Counselling
Psychology; and (2) M.Ed. with a specialization in either Special
Education or Measurement and Evaluation, as well as the M.Ed. course-based option in Educational Psychology and Special Education in either Special
Education or Measurement and Evaluation.
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - School and Counseling Psychology
This full time program requires the completion of 36 credit units of academic course work, including 6 credit units of practicum experiences, two non-credit graduate seminars, and a thesis. The program focuses intensely on the integration of research and practice. The objective is to prepare future psychologists who provide direct (assessment, intervention) and indirect (consultative, collaborative, advocacy) psychological services to children, youth and young adults, their families, school personnel, and the community. Graduates from this program will be trained as ethical, scientist practitioners who have competencies to work as members of interdisciplinary teams in a variety of academic, research, school, mental health, government, community agency, and private practice settings.
Admission Requirements
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), or Bachelor of Arts Honours (B.A. Honours), or Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in an area other than Psychology or Education
at least one year of successful work experience in a human services field
Students applying with B.A.(Hon.) in Psychology
EPSE 390.3
EPSE 258.3 or PSY 213.3 or PSY 214.3 (Courses may be included in the B.A.(Hon.) in Psychology program )
EPSE 417.3 or PSY 257.3 (Courses may be included in the B.A.(Hon.) in Psychology program)
EPSE 416.3
EPSE 540.3
PSY 110.6 (Courses may be included in the B.A.(Hon.) in Psychology program)
PSY 222.3 (Courses may be included in the B.A.(Hon.) in Psychology program)
PSY 233.3 (Courses may be included in the B.A.(Hon.) in Psychology program) or EPSE 441
PSY 234 .3 (Courses may be included in the B.A.(Hon.) in Psychology program) or ERES 840
Students applying with B.Ed.
EPSE 390.3 (course is compulsory in the B.Ed. program)
EPSE 258.3 (course is compulsory in the B.Ed. program) or PSY 213.3 or PSY 214.3
EPSE 417.3 or PSY 257.3
EPSE 416.3
EXPR 402.15 (course is compulsory in the B.Ed. program)
PSY 110.6 (course could be included in students Arts & Sciences program prior to entry into the B.Ed)
PSY 222.3 (course could be included in students Arts & Sciences program prior to entry into the B.Ed)
EPSE 441.3 or PSY 233.3 (course is compulsory in the B.Ed. program)
PSY 234.3 (course could be included in students Arts & Sciences program prior to entry into the B.Ed) or ERES 840
Must have a total of 15 credit units of Psychology, including the Psychology prerequisites.
Must have at least one year of successful work experience in a human services field.
Students applying with 4-year degree other than B.A.(Hon.) in Psychology or B.Ed.
Must have completed 30 credit units in Psychology and the Educational Psychology prerequisites (i.e. EPSE 258.3 or PSY 213.3 or PSY 214.3; EPSE 390.3; EPSE 417.3 or PSY 257.3; and EPSE 416.3)
Must have at least one year of successful work experience in a human services field.
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 994 course.
GSR 960.0
GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
minimum of 36 credit units including:
SCP 810.3
SCP 811.3
SCP 812.3
SCP 813.3
SCP 814.3
SCP 815.3
SCP 816.3
SCP 817.3
SCP 818.3
SCP 819.3
SCP 990
SCP 991
EPSY 994.0
ERES 800.3
one of ERES 840.3, ERES 841.3, ERES 845.3
EPSY 994.0
residency requirement of 2 years
Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Educational Psychology & Special Education
The M.Ed. in Educational Psychology and Special Education is research intensive program designed to prepare researchers and practitioners with specialization in either Applied Measurement & Evaluation or Special Education. There is a thesis route (18 credit units plus thesis) and a course-based route (30 credit units).
Special Education
Admission Requirements
four-year degree in Psychology or Education
minimum 6 credit units of undergraduate study in the area of Special Education
introductory statistics course
Measurement & Evaluation
Admission Requirements
four-year degree in Psychology or Education
intermediate statistics course
Course-Based M.Ed. in Special Education - Advanced Standing Entrance Requirements
Admission Requirements
Post Degree Certificate in Education: Special Education
four-year degree in Education
6 credit units of undergraduate study in Special Education
introductory statistics course
Thesis-Based M.Ed. in either the Special Education Stream or the Measurement & Evaluation Stream
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 994 course.
GSR 960.0
GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
GSR 962.0 if research involves animals subjects
completion of 18 credit units
EPSE 994.0
one year full-time residency
Course Based M.Ed. (Special Education Stream)
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration, either in a credit course or a tuition bearing maintenance of status.
GSR 960.0
GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
GSR 962.0 if research involves animals subjects
ERES 800.3
Two 3 credit unit courses in Research Methodology, one of which must be an ERES course or its equivalent as chosen from the following: ERES 840.3, or 3 credit units in Intermediate Statistics as approved by the EPSE department, or ERES 845.3, or 3 credit units in Qualitative Research Methods, as approved by the EPSE department.
EPSE 859.3
EPSE 868.3
EPSE 888.3
EPSE 842.3, or 3 credit units in Applied Measurement and Evaluation as approved by the EPSE department, or EPSE 843.3, or 3 credit units in Applied Measurement and Evaluation, as approved by the EPSE department.
EPSE 993.3
EPSE 990.0
9 credit units of electives chosen in consultation with EPSE Graduate Chair
Course Based M.Ed. (Special Education Stream with Advanced Standing)
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration, either in a credit course or a tuition bearing maintenance of status.
GSR 960.0
GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
ERES 800.3
ERES 840.3 or ERES 845.3
EPSE 859.3 or EPSE 868.3
EPSE 888.3
EPSE 993.3
EPSE 990.0
Course Based M.Ed. ( Measurement and Evaluation Stream)
Degree Requirements
GSR 960.0
GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
ERES 800.3
EPSE 842.3 or 3 credit units in Applied Measurement and Evaluation, as approved by the EPSE department.
EPSE 843.3 or 3 credit units in Applied Measurement and Evaluation, as approved by the EPSE department.
EPSE 844.3 or 3 credit units in Applied Measurement and Evaluation, as approved by the EPSE department.
ERES 841.3 or 3 credit units in Advanced Statistics, as approved by the EPSE department.
EPSE 888.3
EPSE 993.3
EPSE 990.0
9 credit units of electives chosen in consultation with the EPSE Graduate Chair
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Special Case
For information, please contact the Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education.
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