Educational Psychology (MEd)
This program applies psychological theory and research to learning and instruction. You’ll use evidence-based practices and learn how to support specific educational needs. You’ll choose one of our focus areas:
- learning, development and instructional sciences (LDIS)
- special education
This MEd degree is project-based. We also offer a thesis-based MA degree, which we recommend if you want to pursue further education.
| Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years (6 terms) of full-time study, or 4 years (12 terms) of part-time study | Yes | No |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Master's
- Study options:
- Full-time study, Part-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Outcomes
Students in the LDIS Stream will:
- examine, critique, and apply contemporary research in human learning, self-regulation, motivation and development
- apply psychological sciences to evidence-based practices across diverse instructional contexts
- critically read, interpret, synthesize and evaluate research
- communicate scholarly information in ways that are accessible to colleagues, clients and communities
- gain in-depth knowledge of scholarly theory and research in a chosen area of focus
- develop research competency and experience
Please note:
- this program is suitable for achieving advanced TQS standing for previously qualified teachers, but none of our programs lead to BC Teacher Certification
- this program does not allow you to become a school psychologist
Students in the Special Education stream will:
- meet the advanced training needs of current or prospective special educators on contemporary research and practice within inclusive education
- cultivate professional knowledge and skills in assessing, programming, and supporting individuals with special needs, and to enhance consultative and administrative skills within special education and related health fields
- promote research and guide graduate students in empirically examining important issues in special education and related health fields
Please note:
- this program is suitable for achieving advanced TQS standing for previously qualified teachers, but none of our programs lead to BC Teacher Certification
- this program does not allow you to become a school psychologist
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You do not need to contact a potential supervisor before applying. We will assign you a supervisor if you're selected for admission.
Allyson Hadwin
Professor Educational Psychology (Learning, Development, and Instructional Sciences)
Breanna Lawrence
Associate Professor Educational Psychology, Counselling Psychology
Catherine McGregor
Associate Professor and Associate Dean Graduate Programs and Research Leadership Studies
Joan M. Martin
Assistant Professor Educational Psychology (Learning, Development, and Instructional Sciences)
Lucinda (Cindy) Brown
Assistant Teaching Professor and Graduate Advisor Educational Psychology
Mariel Miller
Assistant Professor Educational Psychology (Learning, Development and Instructional Sciences)
Rose Vukovic
Professor and Chair of EPLS Educational Psychology (Special Education)
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Program specific requirements
- two references (assessment reports) from academic or field based contexts. You must give the names and email addresses of 2 assessors when you submit your online application
- a letter of intent
- current curriculum vitae (resumé)
- criminal record check in compliance with the BC Criminal Records Review Act
Applicants who hold the following (in addition to general requirements) will be given priority consideration:
- undergraduate course in statistics and/or research methods
- undergraduate honours thesis
- senior undergraduate course in:
- learning or cognition
- development (childhood, adolescent, adult or lifespan)
- behavioural interventions, psychological disorders, or learning differences
- GRE scores from the verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing sections of the GRE
Applicants without a bachelor’s degree in (a) psychology, (b) educational psychology or (c) education must satisfy the following pre-requisite course requirements:
- two senior undergraduate courses covering content in educational psychology, learning, cognition and/or human development
- For the Special Education focus area: at least one of the courses must be in special education, developmental psychopathology or related course. Applicants with two years of related field experience providing services to people with special needs in school or community contexts can use their experience in lieu of the special education course prerequisite
Program specific requirements
- two references (assessment reports) from academic or field based contexts. You must give the names and email addresses of 2 assessors when you submit your online application
- a letter of intent
- current curriculum vitae (resumé)
- criminal record check in compliance with the BC Criminal Records Review Act
Applicants who hold the following (in addition to general requirements) will be given priority consideration:
- undergraduate course in statistics and/or research methods
- undergraduate honours thesis
- senior undergraduate course in:
- learning or cognition
- development (childhood, adolescent, adult or lifespan)
- behavioural interventions, psychological disorders, or learning differences
- GRE scores from the verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing sections of the GRE
Applicants without a bachelor’s degree in (a) psychology, (b) educational psychology or (c) education must satisfy the following pre-requisite course requirements:
- two senior undergraduate courses covering content in educational psychology, learning, cognition and/or human development
- For the Special Education focus area: at least one of the courses must be in special education, developmental psychopathology or related course. Applicants with two years of related field experience providing services to people with special needs in school or community contexts can use their experience in lieu of the special education course prerequisite
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Contact Xinyu Zhang and Kerstin Burnett at eplsgrad@uvic.ca or 250-472-5005.