Master of Education in Educational Psychology and Special Education - School and Counselling Psychology (Thesis based)

This program integrates research and practice and is unique across Canada in providing training in both school psychology and counselling psychology. Students can only enroll in a thesis-based route. The program prepares future counsellors and psychologists who provide direct (assessment, intervention) and indirect (consultative, collaborative, advocacy) psychological services across the age span (i.e., children, youth, young adults, their families, school personnel, and the community) working as members of interdisciplinary teams in various academic, research, school, mental health, government, community agency, and private practice settings.

Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
A four-year degree in Psychology or Education or a related field (i.e., 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, etc.)
A minimum 6 credit units of undergraduate study in Counselling Psychology (e.g., at the UofS EPSE 417 Introduction to Counselling or EPSE 416 Comprehensive Guidance and Counselling. or equivalent courses from another institution), and
A minimum of 3 credit units of undergraduate study in introductory statistics (e.g., at the UofS EPSE 441, PSY 233, or PSY 234, or an equivalent course from another institution).

IELTS (Academic) - Overall Band Score 6.5 With minimum individual scores of Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6
TOEFL IBT - Internet Based 86 With minimum individual scores of Reading 19, Listening 19, Speaking 19, Writing 19
PTE Academic - Overall score of 63 With minimum individual skills scores of Reading 59, Listening 59, Speaking 59, Writing 59