MA/MS in School Psychology at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Canada is a master's degree in Educational Psychology programme. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 2,459 per credit (CAD 1,293 per credit for local students).
This School Psychology program at Mount Saint Vincent University is a two-year, thesis-based Master of Arts that follows a practitioner-scholar model balancing theory, practice, and research. It builds on foundational knowledge from an undergraduate psychology degree, with coursework developing a theoretical understanding of learning and behaviour in a developmental context and a conceptual framework for professional practice as a psychologist. Practical skill development runs through all courses and is supplemented by intensive practica in school-based intervention and assessment, culminating in a 600-hour internship. Students also complete a master's thesis, for which program coordinators help identify a supervisor once the program begins. Most graduates go on to work as psychologists within the school system, while others continue to doctoral programs in psychology. The program suits students with an undergraduate background in psychology who want combined theoretical, practical, and research training leading toward practice as a school psychologist, in a field the university describes as currently in high demand across Canada.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.30 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Admission to the School Psychology program requires an undergraduate degree in psychology, preferably an honours degree that included a completed thesis or its equivalent, with a high academic standing normally at a minimum of B+ (GPA 3.3). Related work or volunteer experience is expected, and applicants submit three letters of reference (two academic, one professional) addressing academic and work experience and personal characteristics; the most promising applicants may be interviewed to assess their understanding of and motivation for the field. The page notes that school-psychologist registration, licensing and certification requirements vary by province or territory, and advises applicants to confirm specifics with the relevant provincial board and prospective employers. It sets no language-test score of its own; MSVU's graduate-wide English proficiency standard applies: IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5), TOEFL iBT 93 (no section below 23), PTE 61, or CAEL 70.
Application Details
Application Deadline:The Master of Arts in School Psychology closes December 1, 2026 for September 2027 entry.
