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Department of Educational Psychology

Department of Educational Psychology. www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/edpsychology. The Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Alberta is one of the top three educational psychology departments in Canada with a strong culture of scholarship.

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Department of Educational Psychology

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  1. Department of Educational Psychology www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/edpsychology

  2. The Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Alberta is one of the top three educational psychology departments in Canada with a strong culture of scholarship. • First CPA accredited Counselling Psychology Doctoral Program in Canada

  3. Why Educational Psychology? • Do you want to be a registered psychologist in Alberta or Canada? • Do you want to do research in the areas of development, social issues, mental health, psychometrics, professional practice? • What kind of profession do you want to engage in ?

  4. Employment Opportunities • Recent graduates of the department are employed in a variety of settings, including universities, colleges, school boards, government agencies, hospitals, industry, clinics, and in the private practice of psychology.

  5. Five Master’s Programs • Counselling Psychology • Psychological Studies in Education • Special Education • Measurement, Evaluation and Cognition • Teaching English as a Second Language

  6. Two Counselling Psychology Programs • Thesis Route: • Continue into a PhD program • Course-based Route: • Preparation for practice in the field • Separate application packages must be submitted to be considered for admission to each route (can apply to both) • Statement of intent: • applicant’s specific interest • suitability for chosen route

  7. Psychological Studies in Education • The Psychological Studies in Education Area (PSE) emphasizes the relationship of child and adult psychological functioning to educational issues.

  8. PSE • Educational psychologists who work
 with a school-age
 population in a variety 
of settings • Eligible for the College 
of Alberta Psychologists'
 registration • University and college
 academic positions in 
professional programs

  9. Measurement, Evaluation & Cognition • The central purpose of MEC is to conduct and promote high-quality research in the areas of educational measurement and cognitive psychology in order to make assessment an integral part of learning and instruction.

  10. Program Requirements • GRE is NOT required for any program • No direct matches at the master's level, between faculty and student research interests • Contact with professors prior to applying is not mandatory • Entry requirements differ based upon program

  11. Decisions based upon: • Previous academic record (last 60 credits) • Academic background in area of interest • Relevant practical experience • 3 letters of recommendation (2 from academics) • Statement of intent

  12. Awards and Scholarships • SSHRC Master’s Scholarships • SSHRC Doctoral Scholarships • General Awards • Killam Awards • Special Awards

  13. Contact: Department website: www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/edpsychology Dr. Christina Rinaldi Associate Chair, Graduate Coordinator edpygrad@ualberta.ca

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