Master of Education in Educational Psychology and Special Education

About this programme

Planned outage: Beginning Nov. 1, you will not be able to access the USask admission application and event registration system for up to six days. Learn more . The Educational Psychology and Special Education program at the University of Saskatchewan prepare students to support diverse learners through evidence‑based practice and research. You will build skills to enhance learning, inclusion, and well‑being in schools and communities. Graduates make meaningful impact by advancing equitable education. At USask, you will join a community committed to improving learning outcomes for all students. This program empowers you to shape educational systems, champion inclusion, and create environments where every learner can thrive. The Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education offers three program streams within the Master of Education degree. The Special Education and Measurement and Evaluation streams are delivered entirely online, while the School and Counselling Psychology stream is delivered in person and is restricted to Canadian domestic applicants. This research-intensive program is designed to prepare practitioners and researchers with specialization in Special Education. Students can enroll in the thesis route or course-based route. This program stream is offered entirely online for both thesis and course based routes. Program graduates in the special education stream are prepared to assume leadership or consultative positions in schools/school divisions, government agencies, businesses or post-secondary institutions.