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Master of education in counselling.

48h non-thesis/51h thesis

Acadia University's Master of Education Counselling Program will build your skills for a career in counselling both in school and agency settings. Graduates of the M.Ed. Counselling Program meet requirements for the Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) designation with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and the Registered Counselling Therapist – Candidate (RCT-C) designation with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT).

As a full-time student , you will begin the program in July and generally study for 18 months if you follow the non-thesis route. If you choose to study   part-time , you will begin your program on campus in July and follow a cohort program that generally takes 3 years  to complete. Either way, courses are sequenced to provide preparation for the practicum experiences - Practicum I (100 hours) and Practicum II (400 hours). If you enroll as a thesis student, you should expect to spend additional time in the program.

In our Counselling Program, you will:

• Prepare to be a leader in the profession  through your pursuit of disciplined inquiry; understanding of and respect for human diversity;  and your development, use, and evaluation of effective counselling practices .
• Devote yourself to the prevention, remediation, and amelioration of emotional, cognitive, behavioural, and interpersonal difficulties , and the enhancement of human potential and quality of life.
• Build the awareness and skills to work with diverse populations from individual, social, and organizational perspectives. Our program is focused on integrating theory, practice, and research .
• Explore a wide variety of counselling approaches including existential, person-centered, cognitive-behavioural, narrative, and family-systems.
• Study a curriculum tailored for accreditation standards and designed to prepare you for a variety of work settings and for provincial registration in Nova Scotia and for national certification .

Only students accepted into the Counselling Program are eligible to take core courses.

Students are responsible for contacting the teacher certification branch to determine if a program and constituent courses meet requirements for upgrades to licenses or new endorsations for a change in job designation.

• EDUC 5033 – Counselling Theories
• EDUC 5133 – Counselling Skills
• EDUC 50D3 – Ethics in Counselling Practice
• EDUC 5623 – Group Counselling: Theory and Practice
• EDUC 5343 – Counselling for Social Justice and Culturally Responsive Practices
• EDUC 50F3 – Counselling Pre-Practicum
• EDUC 5353 – Crisis and Trauma Counselling
• EDUC 5513 – Research Design in Education
• EDUC 50P3 – Counselling Practicum I and Group Supervision
• EDUC 50E3 – Counselling Across the Lifespan
• EDUC 50J3 – Assessment in Counselling
• EDUC 5543 – Theories of Career Development
• EDUC 50N3 - Counselling Practicum II and Group Supervision

School Counselling Stream

Additional required  course for School Counselling Stream (3h): 

• EDUC 50C3 – School Counselling Programs

Additional recommended course for School Counselling Stream (3h): 

• EDUC 5233 – Counselling Families;  OR...
• EDUC 5553 – Topics in Counselling

Agency Stream

Additional required  course for Agency Stream (3h): 

• EDUC 50K3 – Clinical Mental Health Counselling

Additional recommended courses for Agency Stream (6h): 

Non-thesis students

Additional requirements :

• 6h electives selected from graduate courses offered by the School of Education or approved graduate courses offered by other departments or schools.

Thesis students

Additional requirements (9h):

• EDUC 5113 – Qualitative Research in Education  or  EDUC 5523 – Quantitative Methods in Educational Research
• EDUC 5966 – Graduate Thesis

Please be aware that it is your responsibility to monitor your own program and to ensure that you have met degree requirements.

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Non-Thesis Track

Students are invited to choose one track, Thesis or Non-Thesis, upon entering the program.

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Career options include counselling in areas of mental health, family and child therapy, child protection, psychotherapy, sexual abuse, addictions, multiculturalism, family domestic violence, career and vocational counselling.

MASTER OF ART NON-THESIS COMPREHENSIVE EXAM (MANTCE)

All students registered in the Non-Thesis track are required to write the MA Non-Thesis Comprehensive Exam (MANTCE). This exam, scheduled once every semester, may be written during the final semester in which the student completes his/her course work.

The questions for the exam are written by faculty and have two components:

• Professional Practice Questions  require written responses to at least 2 questions based on the courses in the program and internship counselling experiences.
• Ethical Questions  require a written analysis of material involving ethical situations in counselling.

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Master of arts (m.a.) school/applied child psychology (non-thesis)(60 credits), program requirement:.

For more information please see: www.mcgill.ca/study/faculties/education/graduate/gps_edu_educational_cou... .

Required Courses (60 credits)

Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology): Theory, research, and practice in developmental processes in the study of psychopathology, including aberrant behaviour in childhood, at-risk and resilient children, and mental illness.

Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych

• Prerequisite: EDPE 615
• This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year
• There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year

Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology): Multicultural, multilingual and gender issues as they relate to the practising school and counselling psychologist. Implications and their impact in assessment, research, training, and intervention.

• Restriction: Open to School/ Applied Child and Counselling Psychology students only

Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology): Ethics and the professional and governmental structures regulating the practice of psychology in Quebec, Canada, and North America and their relation to the work of psychologists. Required for licensing as a psychologist.

• Prerequisite: EDPE 575 or equivalent
• Restriction: Open only to students in M.A. (Thesis) Educational Psychology - School/Applied Child Psychology Stream Program, M.A. (Non-Thesis) Counselling Psychology - Project Program, and M.A. (Thesis) Counselling Psychology Program.

Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology): Concepts and procedures of conducting basic descriptive and inferential statistics, including analysis of variance, correlation, and regression models. Provides experience with data-analysis tools.

Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology): General linear model as a unified data analytic system for estimation and hypothesis testing that subsumes regression, analysis of variance, and analysis of covariance for single dependent variables. Introduction to generalizations involving multiple dependent (criterion) variables. Applications oriented toward education, educational psychology and counselling psychology. Experience with data-analysis tools.

• Prerequisite: EDPE 676

Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive): Adapting instruction and curriculum for students with special needs; developing individualized programs and methods; building curriculum that addresses both academic and social needs of students.

School/Applied Child Psych: Current issues, developments and reviews of major areas in school psychology in the context of research in the department, university and community; and the evolution of the profession at large.

• Students must register for both EDSP 600D1 and EDSP 600D2 .
• No credit will be given for this course unless both EDSP 600D1 and EDSP 600D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms.

School/Applied Child Psych: See EDSP 600D1 for course description.

• Prerequisite: EDSP 600D1 .

School/Applied Child Psych: History of psychological assessment, thoeretical aspects of individual and group testing, psychometric principles, (validity, reliability and test construction) and theories of learning and intelligence will be examined. Acquisition of clinical skills in adminstration and interpretation of cognitive, achievement and specialized (language, motor, etc.) tests through practise-testing of typically developing children.

• The fee is dependent on the number of consumables/protocols used in each class and is refundable during the withdrawal with full refund period. The fee is $102.50

School/Applied Child Psych: Application of assessment knowledge and skills acquired in EDSP 609 for conducting full psychoeducational assessment of typically developing children. Instruction in case formulation (intake interview), interpretation of assessment instruments (e.g., tests of cognitive functioning, academic performance and special abilities), production of comprehensive psychological report and feedback interview.

• Students taking courses which access the ECP Assessment Materials Resource Centre are required to pay an access fee as well as the cost of all consumables required per course. The fee in Winter 2022 is $96.

School/Applied Child Psych: Focus on the profession and practice of school psychology. Four major areas of information within the discipline of school psychology will be addressed: history and organizational systems, psychological service delivery in educational settings, ethical and legal issues, and new trends and future developments in school psychology and training.

School/Applied Child Psych: Therapeutic models for individual and group interventions for children and adolescents; case studies; gender and cultural minority issues; emphasis on classical and research-supported strategies and interventions for school psychologists.

School/Applied Child Psych: An introduction to the profession and practice of school psychology. Students will be integrated in school-based professional activities one day per week and exposed to organizational systems, psychological service delivery models, ethical and legal issues, and new trends and developments in school psychology.

• Students must register for both EDSP 650D1 and EDSP 650D2 .
• No credit will be given for this course unless both EDSP 650D1 and EDSP 650D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms.
• Prerequisite: EDSP 650D1 .

School/Applied Child Psych: Seminar and field practice in administration and interpretation of educational and psychological tests. Expansion of assessment knowledge and applications across domains and populations. Supervision of report writing, communication and ethical use of test information. Assessment and intervention take place within professional role of School Psychology.

• Students must register for both EDSP 682D1 and EDSP 682D2 .
• No credit will be given for this course unless both EDSP 682D1 and EDSP 682D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms.
• The fee is dependent on the number of consumables/protocols used in each class and is refundable during the withdrawal with full refund period. The fee is $62.34
• Prerequisite: EDSP 682D1 .
• Students taking courses which access the ECP Assessment Materials Resource Centre are required to pay an access fee as well as the cost of all consumables required per course. The fee is dependent on the number of consumables/protocols used in each class and is refundable during the withdrawal with full refund period. The fee is $62.34

School/Applied Child Psych: A focused survey of the research literature on a topic chosen in consultation with the research supervisor.

• Corequisite(s): EDSP 691

School/Applied Child Psych: Development of a rationale for a research project supported by the research literature, the articulation of a specific research question(s) related to the rationale and write up of a method to collect data that will answer the question.

School/Applied Child Psych: Data collection based on the method proposed in Research Project 2.

• Corequisite(s): EDSP 692

School/Applied Child Psych: Data analysis based on data collected in Research Project 3.

• Corequisite(s): EDSP 693

School/Applied Child Psych: Interpretation of data collected in Research Project 3 including its relationship to the literature and its implications.

• Corequisite(s): EDSP 694

School/Applied Child Psych: The production of a written report of the research project in the form of a manuscript or research report.

• Corequisite(s): EDSP 695

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Have you ever known someone who had a panic attack or post-traumatic stress disorder? Do you know whom to consult in such a case? A psychologist , you would say. But do you know which specialized psychologist to visit? Well, a clinical psychologist is your answer. Clinical psychologists are mental health specialists treating patients for emotional and behavioral difficulties. 

If you are someone who has always been intrigued by psychology or lending a hand to others in their difficult times, this field may have a lot to offer you while simultaneously satiating your willingness to help others. Now, if you are wondering which country to study in for this extensive research area, you can surely add Canada to your list. According to the Canadian government website, there will be a whopping demand for 18,800 psychologists during the period 2022-31. 

Read this article for in-depth information on pursuing a career in this field and the top universities offering masters in clinical psychology in Canada.

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University of toronto – scarborough:, lakehead university:, regina university:, university of victoria:, university of windsor:, the university of british columbia:, detailed overview:, eligibility, application deadline for pg in clinical psychology in canada, few top employers:.

• Top Job Roles:

The demand for clinical psychologists will continue to grow as more and more people shed away the taboos associated with mental health. To grasp the opportunities projected in this field, you must at least possess a master’s degree in the subject. To maximize employment opportunities and become a practitioner in clinical psychology, you must complete your doctoral research, gain supervised experience, and obtain the required license from the regulatory body. 

Numerous prestigious universities in Canada provide a variety of postgraduate programs in psychology specializations. Let us look at some of the best graduate clinical psychology programs offered at Canadian universities.

Top Universities Offering Masters in Clinical Psychology in Canada

One of the three campuses of the University of Toronto, Scarborough campus offers full-time and part-time study options. Students who want to work in research, education, or clinical practice can get a master’s degree in clinical psychology from the campus’ Department of Psychological Clinical Science.

Lakehead University is one of Canada’s top research universities, with campuses across Ontario. A two-year Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology program is available. To pursue professions as competent researchers, doctors, and educators, the course assists students in acquiring and honing the necessary abilities.

The university’s psychology department provides a variety of options for its students, including an MSc in Clinical Psychology. Students with this degree have the opportunity to work with children, adults, or senior citizens in areas including mental health, acute care, rehabilitation, child psychology, and counseling.

The university is one of the oldest universities in Canada, dating back to 1963. It follows its unique philosophy of dynamic learning, strong impact and an extraordinary academic environment. It offers programs in streams like Ageing, Anthropology, Astronomy, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, History, Physics, Statistics, etc.

The University of Windsor, another name on the list of best Canadian universities for clinical psychology, also provides a master’s degree in the subject. The curriculum successfully combines academic and practical knowledge. The university also provides opportunities for research and internships.

It is a public research university in British Columbia with campuses in Okanagan and Vancouver. The university offers several popular courses, including master’s degrees in computer science, mechanical engineering, data science, architecture, electrical engineering, computer engineering, etc., and bachelor’s degrees in nursing, business, and other fields of study.

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Admission to a master’s program in psychology in Canada requires international applicants to meet the standard as well as the program-specific requirements.

• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with a Psychology major equivalent to be eligible for the master’s program in clinical psychology in Canada. Most universities prefer applicants with an A– (80%) in the undergraduate study; some universities also accept applicants with a 70% score.
• Applicants from a country where English is not the primary language must provide results of an English language proficiency examination. These include TOEFL (minimum overall score of 90) or IELTS (minimum overall score of 6.5), etc.
• In addition, the GRE is required for admission to the MS in Psychology program in Canada. But some universities allow admissions even without the GRE. 
• Applicants are advised to visit the Canadian university’s official website for the specific program requirements.

Depending on the university, the deadline for submission of applications for admission to master’s programs in psychology in Canada generally ranges from December to February.

Career Prospects After Masters in Clinical Psychology

After completing a master’s degree in psychology, over one-third of students seek further research and studies through PhD programs. Other students opt to work in government organizations, hospital facilities, rehabilitation centers, commercial businesses, schools and universities, community service centers, and similar establishments. 

Novotech, CLINWest Research Inc., NeuroRx Research, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Montreal Therapy Centre, and the Universities of Toronto, McGill, and Ottawa are just a few of the top employers where a clinical psychology graduate can look for job prospects.

Top Job Roles: 

• Faculty at universities
• Clinical psychologist 
• Research scientists
• Psychometrists
• Clinical neuropsychologists 
• Forensic psychologist
• Addiction counselor 
• Learning specialist

Disclaimer: All fees and costs are indicative and subject to change at any time.

The universities in Canada offering masters in clinical psychology prepare aspirants to skillfully diagnose and treat cognitive, emotional, and behavioral disorders. We hope this article provided you with enough information required to choose the right course and be en route to becoming a clinical psychologist.

What are the advantages of obtaining a master’s degree in clinical psychology in Canada?

There are numerous advantages to earning a masters in clinical psychology in Canada. These consist of the following: High-paying job positions Option to pursue a psychology MPhil and doctorate Opportunity to contribute to enhancing public wellness and social work Becoming a part of the community working to increase mental health awareness

What is the cost of a Masters in Psychology in Canada?

The cost of a full-time master’s program in psychology in Canada can vary depending on the University you apply for. For example, the annual tuition fee for a Master of Arts in Psychology degree from the University of British Columbia (Vancouver Campus) is $9,500.19. The article head ‘Top Universities Offering Masters in Clinical Psychology in Canada’ showcases an overview of the tuition fee for the relevant courses offered in Canada. Students are advised to do their research in terms of tuition costs and other expenses before applying to any university.

Is Canada a good place to study psychology?

Canada is one of the world’s top places to study psychology. It has some of the top universities for the subject, which provides a strong roadmap for further research and study. The nation offers abundant job opportunities for qualified graduates in both the public and private sectors. Numerous assessments have placed psychology among the top 100 occupations in the country.

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Academic Average of 85%+

• Entrance award: $4,000 (split in Terms 1 and 2)

Academic Average between 80% and 84.5%

• Entrance award: $2,000 (Rewarded in Term 1)

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Eligibility: Must have a completed application by February 1, 2024 and be pursuing a non-thesis or professional masters full-time ( Climate Change , Geography [ MRP option ], Economic Development and Innovation , Development Practice , Social and Ecological Sustainability [ MRP option ]). Academic average is calculated from your last two years of full-time study. Students awarded the $4,000 entrance scholarship must maintain a 78% average in the fall term to receive $2,000 in the winter term. 

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As of 2015, approximately 25.4 million Americans held advanced degrees , with more citizens joining these ranks each year. As studies continue to show the career advancement and salary benefits of completing a master's degree, more and more students elect to pursue advanced educations. When considering their options, many question whether to enroll in a master's requiring a thesis or not. The following guide examines some of the reasons degree seekers may want to write a thesis while also highlighting why they might not. Students on the fence about this important decision can find expert advice, actionable tips, and relevant guidance to help them make an informed choice in the guide that follows.

Understanding the Master's Thesis

What is the difference between a thesis & non-thesis master's program, the decision not to do a thesis.

As students research various master's programs in their chosen discipline, it's common to find that many degrees require a thesis – especially if they want to enter a research-heavy field. While this word gets thrown around a lot in academia, some learners may want more information regarding what it entails in order to make an informed decision.

What is a Master's Thesis?

The master's thesis is an original piece of scholarship allowing the student to dig into a topic and produce an expanded document that demonstrates how their knowledge has grown throughout the degree program. These documents require significant independent research of primary and secondary sources and, depending on the subject, may require interviews and/or surveys to support the overarching argument.

Individual schools and departments dictate the length of these documents, but they typically range between 60 and 100 pages – or approximately 20,000 to 40,000 words. While tackling a document of such heft may seem overwhelming at first, learners need not fret. Each master's candidate receives a faculty advisor early in their tenure to provide support, feedback, and guidance throughout the process. Because the final thesis is expected to be of a publishable quality, learners seeking the highest marks typically send their supervisor excerpts of the document as they write to ensure they are on the right track.

When picking a thesis topic, no magical formula exists. Students should consider their interests and read extensively on that topic to get a better sense of existing scholarship. They should also speak to other academics working in that sphere to familiarize themselves with ongoing projects. Only after they feel reasonably well-read should they begin looking for uncovered angles or interesting ways of using emerging methodologies to bring new light to the topic.

When considering formatting, degree seekers should check with their specific schools and departments, as they may have unique requirements. To get a general understanding of what to expect, learners can review Simon Fraser University's guidelines on thesis formatting. After completing the thesis, some programs require an oral defense before a committee while others read the document and provide a grade. Check with your prospective schools to get a better sense of procedure.

Format & Components of a Master's Thesis

While this guide attempts to provide helpful and actionable information about the process of deciding whether to follow a thesis or non-thesis track in a master's program, readers should remember that specific components and requirements of a thesis vary according to discipline, university, and department. That being said, some commonalities exist across all these – especially when it comes to what students must include in their final drafts.

As the first section a reader encounters after moving through the table of contents and other anterior text, the introductory allows the writer to firmly establish what they want to accomplish. Sometimes also called the "research question" section, the introductory must clearly state the goals of the paper and the overarching hypothesis guiding the argument. This should be written in a professional yet accessible tone that allows individuals without specializations in the field to understand the text.

This section allows learners to demonstrate their deep knowledge of the field by providing context to existing texts within their chosen discipline Learners review the main bodies of work, highlighting any issues they find within each. Constructive criticism often centers around shortcomings, blind spots, or outdated hypotheses.

Students use this section to explain how they went about their work. While scientists may point to a specific method used to reach conclusions, historians may reference the use of an emerging framework for understanding history to bring new light to a topic. The point of this section is to demonstrate the thought processes that led to your findings.

This section allows for learners to show what they learned during the research process in a non-biased way. Students should simply state what information they gathered by utilizing a specific framework or methodology and arrange those findings, without interpretation, in an easy-to-read fashion.

After providing readers with all the necessary information, the discussion section exists for candidates to interpret the raw data and demonstrate how their research led to a new understanding or contributed a unique perspective to the field. This section should directly connect to the introduction by reinforcing the hypothesis and showing how you answered the questions posed.

Even though the previous sections give prospective degree seekers a better sense of what to expect if they decide to write a thesis during their master's program, they don't necessarily help learners decide whether to pursue a thesis or non-thesis track. The following section highlights some of the reasons students frequently choose to complete a thesis or bypass the process altogether by providing a pros and cons list.

Why a Thesis Program

• Especially when entering a research-heavy discipline, completing a thesis shows prospective schools and employers that you possess the skills needed for researching and writing long-form reports.
• Students hoping to pursue a Ph.D. stand in better stead with admissions panels if they wrote a thesis during a master's program.
• Individuals hoping to enter a field that values syntax and grammar often better their writing skills by completing a thesis.
• Students who write a thesis can submit the final product to various academic journals, increasing their chances of getting published.
• Theses expand students' understanding of what they're capable of, deepen their ability to carry out an argument, and develop their skills in making connections between ideas.

Why a Non-thesis Program

• Because they don't require a significant written product, non-thesis master's tend to take less time to complete.
• Often mirrors a bachelor's program in terms of structure, allowing learners to complete classes and take exams without a great deal of research or writing.
• Students who excel in project-based assignments can continue building skills in this arena rather than focusing on skills they don't plan to use (e.g. research)
• Provides learners the opportunity to work more closely and more frequently with faculty on real-world projects since they don't spend hundreds of hours researching/writing.
• Allows learners to take more classes and gain hands-on skills to fill the time they would have spent researching and writing a thesis.

How to Choose a Master's Program: FAQs

Within some academic disciplines and professional fields, research and writing plays a key role in work done on a daily basis. Because of this, master's programs in these fields require learners to complete theses to compete against peers and be seen as competent in their work. Other disciplines, conversely, rely on other tools to accomplish work and progress ideas – making theses less important.

Yes. Master's programs focused more on application than research typically don't require a thesis – although they may still give students the option. Examples of common non-thesis master's programs include nursing, business, and education.

Even though non-thesis students won't be writing a 100-page paper, that doesn't mean they avoid completing a significant project. In place of a thesis, most applied master's programs require students to take part in at least one internship or complete a culminating project. These projects typically ask learners to take what they learned throughout coursework and create an expansive final project – examples include case studies, creative works, or portfolios.

While students who followed a non-thesis path routinely receive acceptance to Ph.D. programs, those with theses often find the process easier. Even if a learner pursues a Ph.D. in a discipline that isn't research-heavy, admissions panels still want to get a sense of your academic interests and ability to engage in independent, nuanced thought. Students with theses can provide solid proof of these skills, while those without may struggle to demonstrate preparedness as thoroughly.

The answer to this question depends on many factors, but typically it is okay not to do a thesis if you plan to enter a field that doesn't depend heavily on research or writing, or if you don't plan to complete a Ph.D.

Students wanting to work in academic, research, or writing should always opt for the thesis track. They should also follow this path if they have any doctoral degree aspirations.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to complete a thesis rests with the individual student. Figuring out how to proceed on this front requires lots of careful consideration, and learners should ensure they consider various aspects before coming to a final decision. The following section helps students consider how they should and should not come to a conclusion.

Dos and Don'ts of Choosing a Thesis or Non-thesis Program

• Consider the longevity of your decision: will you feel the same in 5-10 years or are you making a decision based on current desires?
• Talk to others who with experience in this area. Ask them questions about their decision-making process and if they regret their choice.
• Research potential thesis topics before starting a program. Going in with a game plan can help you feel more confident and settled about the process than if you're scrambling for a topic while in school.
• Reach out to prospective schools to speak with faculty and/or current students following both tracks. This will provide knowledge specific to the school while also expanding your network if you choose to attend there.
• Research Ph.D. entrance requirements to ascertain if the majority expect learners to possess a thesis when applying. This will give you a sense of whether you may experience issues later on if you do not complete one.
• Decide not to complete a thesis simply because you have never taken on such a task and feel overwhelmed or fearful that you will fail.
• Complete a thesis simply because you think it will look good on your resume. Theses require intense devotion over an extended amount of time; learners who complete them without conviction often find the process miserable.
• Forget to research alternatives to writing a thesis. Just because you don't complete a research paper doesn't mean a non-thesis track lacks rigor or challenging coursework.
• Forget to read examples of theses by previous students. If you feel overwhelmed by the task, reading work other people have done can often make the task at hand feel less scary.
• Let yourself off easy by taking the non-thesis path. If you find you have extra time in the program, talk to your advisor about taking more classes, develop meaningful projects for yourself, or see about presenting at an academic conference.

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Why might a student decide to follow a thesis track? Why might they follow a non-thesis track?

A student might decide to take a thesis track if she/he wants to pursue a Ph.D. Also, if the students want to focus on careers where research and writing have a strong focus, the students opt for the thesis option. Research assistantships at the graduate level are also more often available to students who opt for the thesis option.

A student who might feel that writing is not one of their strengths might choose to go the non-thesis track. Likewise, a student who has other work commitments may find a non-thesis option more convenient.

Do you have any tips for deciding on a program?

I chose a thesis option because being able to conduct independent research was a big reason to go to graduate school. Also, showing the ability that I could do research was what afforded me research assistantships which meant that my tuition was paid for and I got a stipend that paid for expenses while I was in graduate school. This also allowed me the opportunity to work closely with the faculty mentor that provided me with the support and the accountability I wanted.

I would not recommend taking a non-thesis option if all the degree requires is for you to take courses. You have little to show in terms of your learning other than your grades unless you are already working on something on the side that does that for you and all you need is a certificate.

Opt for a non-thesis option if you can still work closely with a professor or on a project and if you'd rather be involved in multiple projects rather than focus on a single project. If you already have a good (informed) reason for choosing one over the other, go for it.

What's the most important thing to consider when choosing a program?

The most important thing to consider when choosing a program is getting excited about the projects that at least one of the faculty members are involved in. Do some research and see why you are excited about a particular work that at least one of the faculty members have been involved in.

Who should students talk to when considering options?

Students should talk to other students and also reach out directly to the graduate coordinator and even individual faculty members. This means that students should have done prior homework and have some good questions ready. Asking good questions will get you at least halfway through to make the right decision.

Graduate Studies

Completing your master’s degree – course-based, non-thesis.

Once you have completed all your courses and all other curriculum requirements, your program office are responsible for informing the School of Graduate Studies that you are ready to proceed to graduation. Your curriculum requirements are outlined in the School of Graduate Studies Calendar, in any given year, and are subject to change. It is the responsibility of the student, in consultation with their program, to ensure that all requirements have been satisfied.

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Masters in Psychology in Canada

25 Apr Masters in Psychology in Canada

Psychology means the scientific study of the human mind and its functions. Study in psychology gives in-depth knowledge in terms of behavior, thinking, interactions, actions, and reactions. Nowadays many students are interested in the concept of psychology and want to gain deeper knowledge. So they are looking for a Masters degree abroad in USA , Canada , and Australia after completing a Bachelor’s degree.  Masters in Psychology is basically a graduate level degree which involves two to three years of study after your undergraduate studies. Most common degrees are Master of Arts in Psychology (M.A) which mainly focusses on liberal arts while the Master of Science in Psychology (M.S) degree concentrates on research and sciences. Both these degrees are offered with thesis and non-thesis options. The thesis option is useful for the people who want to go for further study such as a terminal degree. Non-thesis is ideal for the people who want to enter into the working field after graduation. Are you thinking to earn a degree in Masters in Psychology in Canada ?.  Then you can find a wide number of universities and plenty of job opportunities after graduation in this field.  

Pre-courses in statistics, experimental methods, and developmental psychology, etc along with an undergraduate degree in psychology will be helpful to get admission in the topmost Universities. Relevant work experience will be an added advantage. Some of the electives in this degree are masters in family psychology, masters in industrial-organizational psychology, masters in clinical psychology, child psychology, social psychology, biological psychology, neuropsychology, etc.

List of universities offering masters in psychology in Canada:

The following are the list of Universities offering masters in psychology, masters in clinical psychology, masters in experimental psychology, etc.

University of British Columbia

• Course:  Master of Arts in Psychology (MA)
• IELTS – 6.5 with a minimum score of 6 in each band
• TOEFL – 90 (R: 22, W: 21, S: 21, L: 22)
• GRE- Required
• Tuition fee:   $8,776.74 CAD/year
• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with strong research experience and at least a Psychology major equivalent to be eligible for the MA program.

University of Toronto

• IELTS – 7 with a minimum score of 6.5 in each band
• TOEFL – 93 with a minimum score of 22 in writing
• GRE – Required
• Tuition fee:   $22,640 CAD/year
• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with strong research experience and at least a Psychology major equivalent to be eligible for the MA program
• TOEFL – 93 with a minimum score of 22 in writing 
•  This program is intended for students who want to pursue careers in research, teaching, and clinical practice. At the time of application, prospective students will be required to identify a preference for this field and a potential supervisor with whom they would work if admitted to the program

Carleton University

• TOEFL – 90 (R: 20, W: 22, S: 22, L: 20)
• Tuition fee:   $7,920.64 CAD/year
• Prospective students must have B.A. or B.Sc. Honours (or the equivalent) in Psychology with at least high honours standing (A- or 80%), completion of a research thesis, advanced statistics, and credit in a breadth of courses in line with the psychology major

University of Waterloo

• IELTS – 7 (W, S: 6.5)
• TOEFL – 90 ( W, S: 25)
• PTE – 65 (W, S: 65)
• Tuition fee:   $7,042 CAD/year
• Students should have Honours Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Psychology with at least 80% overall 
• Candidates with an Honours Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preparation may be admitted to a Master’s program or directly to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program

Concordia University

• IELTS – 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.5 in each band
• TOEFL – 90 with a minimum score of 20 in each band
• PTE – 61 with a minimum score of 53 in each band
• GRE – Highly recommended
• Tuition fee:   $21,287.77  CAD/year
• Admission to the MA (Research Option) requires an undergraduate degree in psychology or a closely related discipline
• Applications from students with non-psychology degrees are evaluated to assess whether they are sufficiently prepared for graduate studies in Psychology. In addition, applicants must also have completed specific undergraduate courses required by federal and provincial licensing bodies, including an empirically based undergraduate thesis or its equivalent

Ryerson University

• IELTS – 7.5
• TOEFL – 100
• GRE – General test is required but the subject test is optional
• Tuition fee:   $22,379.82 CAD/year
• Applicant must complete a 4-year bachelor’s degree in psychology
• Minimum GPA or equivalent of 3.67/4.33 (A-) in the last two years of study is required

University of Lethbridge

• Tuition fee:   $13,532 CAD/year
• Applicant must complete a bachelor’s degree 
• Minimum GPA or equivalent of 3/4 in the last 20 credits of study is required

Trent University

• Course:  Master of Arts in Psychology (MA) or Master of Science in Psychology (M.S)
• TOEFL – 93 with a minimum score of 22 in both speaking and writing
• Tuition fee:   $10,225.68 CAD/year
• Applicant must have a B.A. or B.Sc. honours degree in Psychology with a minimum of B+ (77%) or equivalent in the work of the last four semesters or the last two undergraduate years
• An average of A- (80%, GPA 3.7) in Psychology related courses
• Appropriate previous education and training, including a course of study and research project

McGill University

• Course:  Master of Arts in Experimental Psychology (MA) or Master of Science in Experimental Psychology (M.S)
• TOEFL – 86 with a minimum score of 20 in each band
• Tuition fee:   $8,407.80 CAD/year
• Honours or majors degree (B.A. or B.Sc.) in Psychology is required. Furthermore, courses in experimental psychology, the theoretical development of modern ideas in psychology, and statistical methods as applied to psychological problems are essential
• Applicants’ knowledge of relevant biological, physical, and social sciences is considered. Students applying to the clinical program are advised to complete 42 specific undergraduate credits in psychology

Wilfrid Laurier University

• Course:  Master of Arts in Experimental Psychology (MA)
• TOEFL – 83 with a minimum score of 20 in each band
• Tuition fee:   $6,682.92 CAD/year
• Applicant must have a  four-year (honours) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in psychology or related field with a B grade in the last two years of study

York University

• IELTS – 7.5 
• GRE – Required ( Subject test is required for applicants applying to clinical areas)
• Tuition fee: $13,532 CAD/year
• Applicants must complete a full-course in Introductory Psychology, research design and statistical analysis one full or two half-courses in Child Psychology, Social Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Personality Theory, and Behaviour Disorders, Theories of Personality, Experimental Psychology: Cognitive Processes, Learning, Motivation, Perception, Physiological Psychology, four other full psychology courses or the equivalent.

Acadia University

• Course:  Master of Science in Psychology (MSc)
• TOEFL – 93 with a minimum score of 20 in each band
• PTE – 61 with a minimum score of 60 in each band
• Tuition fee:   $17,532 CAD/year
• Applicants must have either an honours degree in psychology or equivalent (i.e. an undergraduate degree majoring in psychology along with sufficient and relevant research experience)

Lakehead University

• Course:  Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (MA)
• GRE – Required with a subject test in psychology
• Tuition fee:   $7,249.48 CAD/year
• Applicants must hold an Honours Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Psychology with 70% aggregate. Preference in admissions will be given to applicants who have completed an undergraduate thesis or have equivalent research experience
• Students who have not completed a course in advanced statistics and experimental design will be required to take  Psychology 4111 in addition to the regular requirements for the MA Clinical degree
• Students admitted to the MA Clinical Psychology program must also have an undergraduate course in Psychometrics. Otherwise, they will be required to take  Psychology 3201 in addition to the regular requirements for the master’s degree

McMaster University

• IELTS – 6.5 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each band
• Tuition fee:   $14,330 CAD/year
• Applicants must hold an Honours Bachelor degree or equivalent in Psychology or related discipline with 70% aggregate

Queens University at Kingston

• TOEFL – 88 (R:22, S:22, L:20, W:24)
• GRE – Required with a subject test in psychology those do not have an undergraduate degree in psychology
• Tuition fee: $12,927.45 CAD/year
• Applicants must hold an Honours Bachelor degree or equivalent in Psychology or related discipline ( Honours thesis is preferred) with 70% aggregate.
• Applications from adjacent degrees such as Cognitive Science and Social Behaviour will also be considered.
• Candidates applying for the Clinical Program are expected to have completed course work in history and systems, the biological, cognitive-affective, social bases of behaviour and in abnormal psychology or its equivalent.

University of Calgary

• TOEFL – 105
• GRE – 50% (Subject test in psychology)
• Tuition fee:   $12,695.88 CAD/year
• Applicants must hold an Honours Bachelor degree or equivalent in Psychology or related discipline ( Honours thesis is preferred) with 3.6 GPA out of 4 in the last 60 units
• Applicants must hold a four-year bachelor’s (honours) degree in psychology or related discipline with 3.40 CGPA out of 4 over the last 60 units
• An undergraduate course in statistics/experimental design

Dalhousie University

• Course: Master of Science in Psychology ,  Master of Science in Psychology & Neuroscience
• PTE – 65 with a minimum score of 54 in each band
• Tuition fee:   $21,104.19 CAD/year
• Applicant must have a honours degree in Psychology or Psychology/Neuroscience are admitted into a master’s program with a one-year residency requirement
• If the student does not have an honours degree in Psychology or Psychology/Neuroscience, he/she may be admitted into a program with a two-year residency requirement. In such cases, additional course work may be prescribed by the student’s supervisory committee  

University of Guelph

• IELTS – 6.5 
• GRE – Required
• Tuition fee:   $19,525 CAD/year
• Applicant must have an Honours BA/BSc (or equivalent) in Psychology or affiliated field, with a minimum B+ average
• Tuition fee:   $19,525 CAD/year
• Applicant should complete an Honours Psychology Degree and write both the General GRE (Graduate Records Exam) and Psychology GRE
• Students with a strong background in research methods and statistics are highly considered
• Tuition fee:  $19,525 CAD/year

University of Regina

• IELTS – 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in each band
• TOEFL – 80 with a minimum score of 20 in each band
• Tuition fee:   $8,008.55 CAD/year
• Tuition fee:   $8,008.55 CAD/year

Memorial University

• TOEFL – 80 
• PTE – with a minimum score of 58 in each band
• Tuition fee:   $9,666 CAD/year
• Tuition fee:   $9,666 CAD/year
• Applicant should complete an Honours Psychology Degree with a minimum B+ average and must have GRE exam other than working in the field of Behavioral NeuroScience

Brock University

• TOEFL – 80 with a minimum score of 18 in each band
• PTE – 60 with a minimum score of 60 in each band
• Tuition fee:   $7,834.83 CAD/year
• Successful completion of an Honours Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Psychology or Neuroscience with a minimum average of 78% and should have achieved an average of at least 80% in each of their last two years of undergraduate study
• Students who have a background other than psychology and neuroscience must have a psychology subject test in GRE

University of Victoria

• Tuition fee:   $12,435 CAD/year
• Applicants are required to have completed a BA or BSc with a concentration in psychology and should have an upper second or first class average (e.g., 3.5 on a 4-point scale or a minimum B+) in their recent academic work, with a specialization in psychology
• Students with an Honour’s degree or equivalent research experience are preferred
• Tuition fee:   $12,435 CAD/year

Mount Saint Vincent University

• Course:  Master of Arts in School Psychology
• TOEFL – 86 to 92 with a minimum score of 21 in each band
• Tuition fee:   $15,223.5 CAD/year
• Undergraduate degree in psychology, preferably an honours degree in psychology or equivalent, with a minimum of a B+ (3.3 GPA) is required
• In addition, a degree in education with high academic standing (normally a minimum of a B+ (GPA 3.3) is also preferred and considered necessary in some provinces in order to work in the schools
• Related work/volunteer experience is preferred

Laurentian University

• Course:  Master of Arts in Psychology
• Tuition fee:   $7,180.50 CAD/year
• Applicant must have a BA or B.Sc. in psychology, with an academic standing of B+ (75%) or better, or a successfully completed qualifying year in psychology
• Those with an academic background other than psychology will have their qualifications examined and may be required to complete additional course work or a qualifying year

Simon Fraser University

• Course:  Master of Arts in Cognitive & Neural Science , Master of Arts in Developmental Psychology , Master of Arts in History, Quantitative & Theoretical Psychology , Master of Arts in Law and Forensic Psychology, Master of Arts in Social Psychology
• Tuition fee:   $11,227.98 CAD/year
• Applicants must have an Honours degree in Psychology or a Psychology Major with strong research experience with 3.0 CGPA out 0f 4.33 scale and are required to achieve satisfactory performance in PSYC 824 (Research Issues), PSYC 910 & PSYC 911 (Research Design I & II), two breadth courses, a minimum of two area courses, a M.A. thesis proposal (PSYC 895), and complete a M.A. thesis (PSYC 898)

Western University

• Course: Master of Science in Psychology
• Tuition fee:   $16,500 CAD/year
• Applicants must possess a four-year degree from an accredited university. The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies requires, at least, a 70% average across courses taken in the last two full-time years of the undergraduate degree. Equivalent qualifications may be considered based on the standards of the discipline or profession

University of Manitoba

• IELTS – 6.5
• Tuition fee:   $10,915.76 CAD/year
• Students holding a B.A. (Honours) or B.Sc. (Honours) from the University of Manitoba or a four-year Honours B.A. or Honours, B.Sc. from another Canadian university or equivalent are normally eligible to be accepted into the M.A. program
• Students holding a general or advanced degree in B.A. or B.Sc. may be required to take a Pre-M.A. year before proceeding to the M.A. course work
• Applicants at all levels must have at least a 3.0-grade point average (on a 4.5-grade point system) in their last 60 credit courses
• Tuition fee: $10,915.76 CAD/year
• Applicants at all levels must have at least a 4.0-grade point average (on a 4.5-grade point system) in their last 20 credit courses 
• GRE – (Q:153, V:159, A.W: 4.7)
• Applicants at all levels must have at least a 4.09-grade point average (on a 4.5-grade point system) in their last 20 credit courses
• All students are required to submit a Criminal Record Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check upon admission 

University of Northern British Columbia

• PTE – 65 with a minimum score of 60 in each band
• Tuition fee:   $10,200 CAD/year
• Applicants must have an Honours degree in Psychology or an undergraduate degree in Psychology (or a related field) with a Cumulative GPA of 3.33 (B+) and with relevant research experience

University of New Brunswick

• Course: Master of Arts in Experimental Psychology
• Tuition fee:   $9,193 CAD/year
• All applicants must hold an undergraduate honours degree in psychology with a minimum cumulative GPA of A-
• A research-based thesis is required

Trinity Western University

• Course: Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
• Tuition fee:   $19,845 CAD/year
• Applicants must possess a 4-year B.A. degree in Psychology (honours psychology preferred), or an equivalent 4-year degree, from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0

University of Alberta

• Course: Master of Arts and Master of Science in Psychology
• TOEFL – 88 with a minimum score of 20 in each band
• Tuition fee:   $10,260 CAD/year
• Four-year undergraduate degree or graduate degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 in the last two years of equivalent study

University of Windsor

• Course: Master of Arts in Psychology
• IELTS – 7.0
• TOEFL – 94 to 101
• GRE – 50th percentile
• Tuition fee: $8,939.73 CAD/year
• A prospective student should have a Psychology Honours B.A. or its equivalent: that is, 18-20 psychology courses including introductory psychology, basic and intermediate statistics, and laboratory courses in learning and experimental methods.
• Students should also have completed an Honours B.A. thesis or equivalent research experience.
• Students should have a minimum cumulative grade point averages equivalent to at least a “B” average in their undergraduate coursework, in particular, the last two years of study. 

Saint Mary’s University

• Course: Master of Science in Applied Psychology
• Tuition fee:   $14,596 CAD/year
• Applicants must have an Honours degree in Psychology or equivalent with a minimum CGPA f 3.0 out of 4.0

University of Saskatchewan

• TOEFL – 86 with a minimum score of 19 in each band
• PTE – 63 with a minimum score of 59 in each band
• Tuition fee: $6536.46 CAD/year
• A four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university relevant to psychology with a minimum average of 70% in the last two years of study

Job opportunities after Masters in Psychology in Canada:

Most of the students worry about what one can do after a Masters in Psychology in Canada as most of the jobs in the field of psychology require Ph. D degree. But there are plenty of roles one can do by having a degree in Masters in Psychology. However, there is a chance of a 19% increase in the employment opportunities for psychology degree holders by 2024. You can easily find the jobs by uploading your details and CV in job portals such as Indeed , LinkedIn , Glassdoor etc.

• Psychology professor: They teach the courses such as child, developmental and clinical psychology. They also conduct psychology sessions with the students and clients. Their main role is to be updated with new technologies and ideas. As a result, a psychology professor can earn up to $150,860 per year.
• Residential youth counselor:  As a youth worker, they will guide and support young people in their personal, social and educational development to help them reach their full potential in society. They also have a chance to work in partnership with professionals from other organizations to support young people such as social care, health, police, education, etc.  For this profile, he/she need to have a degree in Masters in Counselling Psychology. They can earn an average salary of $49,000- $85,000 per year.
• Legal Psychologist: For this post, the candidate should have a legal license to provide any psychology sessions. The role of them is to assist with the administrators to analyze assessment data of the clients, formulating conclusions and providing specific treatment recommendations. At a fresher level, they can earn up to $62,925 per year.
• Behavioral therapist: The main responsibility of a behavioral therapist is to treat mental health disorders of the patients, to provide specific medicines and counseling sessions to change the unhealthy mind. A masters degree in the behavioral analysis is required. Consequently, they can earn up to $55,887 per year.
• Supervisory clinical psychologist: These people will work in hospitals and other health care organizations. Their role is to train and direct employees to work well with mental health patients. A masters degree in Clinical psychology is a must for this job. On average, they can earn up to $86,000 per year.
• Statistical Assistant: Most of the above degrees will need minimum basic knowledge of statistics. So that will help to get a job as a statistical Assistant. They collect, process and analyze the data by applying statistical techniques. Hence they earn up to $50,000 per year.
• Rehabilitation Counselor: This mainly focusses to treat the disorders, providing rehabilitation facilities, and help the people to be emotionally and physically independent. Therefore, on average they can earn up to $32,350 per year.
• Human Resources Manager: They take care of employment, labor relations, benefits, training, and employment services. Their role is to recruit, conduct interviews, tests, and selects employees to fill vacant positions. On average, they can earn up to $75,000 per year.

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Master of Science in Psychology Non-Thesis (MS)

All application materials for the Master of Science in Psychology are due by the date prescribed by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research to be considered for admission. Students apply to begin the graduate program in the Fall.

The following are the admissions criteria for the MS in the Psychology Program:

• Submit an application for graduate studies by the Fall due date provided by the Graduate School. Deadlines may be found at: http://www.tamiu.edu/gradschool/
• Pay the application fee.
• Submit an official transcript from the last institution attended and an official transcript from the institution where the highest degree was earned. In some cases it may be the same institution.
• Submit two letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources to the Graduate School.
• Include a statement of purpose with a minimum of 300 words describing your academic and career goals and objectives.
• Include a sample of your academic writing skills (it may be an undergraduate research paper, a book chapter, or a journal article).

Major Curriculum - Psychology

9 SCH of electives may be selected from any 5000-level graduate courses, including those from other departments in the university, with the approval of the Graduate Advisor.

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