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Master of School Psychology

Mount Saint Vincent University

  • Halifax, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Mount Saint Vincent University campus

About the program

NASP-accredited master's preparing school psychologists.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying School Psychology can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
  • Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
  • And communicate findings to diverse audiences
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • School psychologist in elementary or secondary schools

Curriculum

  • 66 credits over three years
  • Studied full or part time with in-person classes. Includes supervised fieldwork and internships in schools
  • With help finding placements. An optional bilingual extension credential is available. The programme is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Four-year bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum B average (3.0 CGPA) and programme prerequisite courses
  • Statement of intent
  • References and CV
  • School Psychology and Education programmes add programme-specific conditions on their checklists.. Entry grade detail: CGPA 3.0 (B) in the bachelor's degree (MSc Natural Sciences also 3.0 or 73% over the most recent 10 units
  • Education programmes: CGPA 3.0 plus teaching experience
  • MA School Psychology: psychology degree with thesis
  • B+ in four required courses).

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor's degree in a related field, With programme-specific prerequisite courses, Statement of intent, References and CV (see checklist per programme).

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0
  • TOEFL iBT 93
  • PTE Academic 61

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Recommendation Letters
  • CV or Resume.

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate programme checklist and relevant deadline. Complete the Graduate Studies application package and pay the 90 CAD international fee. Submit transcripts (foreign credentials evaluated by WES)
  2. Statement of intent
  3. References
  4. CV and IELTS
  5. TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic scores. After receiving an offer
  6. Follow the university instructions for any acceptance deposit. Request the Provincial Attestation Letter if required
  7. Then apply for the study permit with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$14,751 CAD
Application fee$90 CAD
Deposit$500 CAD

Program details

CampusMain Campus, Halifax
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Education
DepartmentSchool Psychology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value10,60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteInternational students are eligible for most MSVU scholarships and bursaries (https://www.msvu.ca/future-students/money-matters/scholarships-awards/).

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    12 Jul 2027

    240 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.