University of Calgary - Faculty of Graduate Studies

School and Applied Child Psychology (MSc Thesis)

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Program Information

School:University of Calgary - Faculty of Graduate Studies
Faculty:Graduate Studies
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Clinical Child Psychology
School Psychology
Applied Psychology
Description:The mission of this thesis-based degree is to prepare school psychologists to be contributors and effective collaborators in enhancing learning and mental health outcomes for all individuals, in a wide variety of settings.

To achieve these goals, our program cultivates students who are theoretically- and scientifically-informed critical thinkers who demonstrate excellence as providers of high-quality, evidence-based prevention, assessment, intervention and research services. Our graduates leave well-armed to serve as leaders in the effective application of educational and psychological principles to the learning environment at both the individual and systems levels.
URL:School and Applied Child Psychology (MSc Thesis) at University of Calgary - Faculty of Graduate Studies
Thesis Based:Yes
Length:2 Year(s)

Admission Requirements

Test Scores:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 97] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.0] or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery [min. 83]
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Research Interests
  • Work Experience
Applicants are required to have an Honours degree in Psychology (or equivalent) is preferred; applicants with a degree in Psychology, previous experience in the Psychological field. Normally, a minimum of 18 units (3.0 full-course equivalents) in Educational Psychology or Psychology. This must include: One undergraduate course in statistics, one senior undergraduate Psychology, or Educational Psychology course in each of cognitive-affective bases of behaviour and social bases of behaviour. All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of “B-” or above.

Applicants must also have a minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the last two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

* 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 June 28, 2022