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Master of Arts, Master of Education
MA, MEd in Educational Psychology
Our Educational Psychology Master's program leads to the Master of Arts (MA) or a Master of Education (MEd) degree. It applies theoretical perspectives and research on the psychology of social cognition, moral development, and health and wellness to the education of all persons, including those who identify with neurodevelopmental conditions, across the lifespan.
Please note: This program is currently under revision. Updates will be available soon.
Method of delivery: In-person
Applications open: TBD
Applications close: TBD
Next start date: TBD
Estimated Tuition Fee: $2,192.49 per term
Location: Burnaby, and Vancouver campus
This program is ideal for:
- Designed for students interested in:
- Current research and practices in educational psychology
- Supporting mental health and wellness
- Cognitive, social, and moral development
- Learning across a neurodiverse population from early childhood to later life
- Educational Psychology MA program:
- Prepares students for PhD studies and academic careers
- MA/MEd graduates are equipped for roles such as educational consultants, learning specialists, and educators
- Important considerations:
- Does not include clinical training; does not qualify for psychologist registration with the BC College of Psychologists
- Does not lead to teacher certification in BC
- Those seeking careers as psychologists or counsellors should consider:
- 大象传媒鈥檚 Counselling Psychology MA/MEd (Faculty of Education)
- PhD in Clinical Psychology (Department of Psychology)
Program Structure
The Educational Psychology MA/MEd program is currently under revision and further information about the updated program will be available in October 2024.
Intake Schedule
This program typically takes applications on an annual basis; however, there will be no intake for Fall 2024.
Next Start Terms
Pending Confirmation
Further Studies
Program Design
2023/24 Academic Year*
MEd and MA Students Entering Fall 2023 Complete:
FALL EDUC 841-3 SEMINAR IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
A required seminar for first-year students in master programs in Educational Psychology that is also open to graduate students from any program of study. Each week we will explore seminal topics in Educational Psychology. Weekly meetings will consist of guest lectures by faculty members in Educational Psychology, group activities, and writing workshops.
FALL EDUC 860-3 THE LEARNING SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
Theories and research about cognition, metacognition, motivation and self-regulated learning; applications to educational practice. Prerequisite: An undergraduate course in educational psychology or a cognate area of psychology.
SPRING EDUC 805-3 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE SCHOOL CONTEXT
This course involves an examination of theoretical, empirical and practical literature on social and emotional development in young children and its application to education and school settings.
SPRING EDUC 829-3 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
Selective issues important and current in the fields of learning and developmental disorders are examined in depth. The objective is to enable students to master a significant body of knowledge in these areas and to identify areas of interest.
SUMMER EDUC 810-3 METHODS OF INQUIRY IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
An introduction to major paradigms of inquiry in educational psychology including their inherent assumptions, central concepts and dominant procedures. The practices of ethical scholarship and presentation and dissemination of knowledge in educational psychology are additional foci.
MEd students entering Fall 2023 also complete:
9 ELECTIVE UNITS OF GRADUATE EDUC COURSES
As approved by Senior Supervisor
EDUC 885-6 MED EXTENDED ESSAYS
Students will develop two extended essays based on seminal topics presented in required courses. Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
MA students entering Fall 2023 also complete
EDUC 886-15 MA MASTERS THESIS
The thesis is a research investigation designed to generate and/or critically examine new knowledge in the theory and/or practice of education. The thesis should normally be completed and approved in three terms. Students must also orally defend a written thesis proposal to their supervisory committee members prior to completing and defending the thesis. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
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"大象传媒's Faculty of Education offers a truly professional and diverse research and development program for anyone who seeks to research and develop innovative education theories and practices for Greater Vancouver and the world."
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"I have learned to look at things in a deeper, more analytical manner."
Alannah Wallace, 2019 Graduate
