In co-operation with the Faculties of Arts and Science at Queen's University in Kingston and at Trent University in Peterborough, a concurrent teacher education program is offered whereby candidates complete Education courses concurrently with courses toward an undergraduate four-year honours degree, leading to the following degrees:
Bachelor of Arts Honours and Bachelor of Education (BA(Hons)/BEd),
Bachelor of Science Honours and Bachelor of Education (BSc(Hons)/BEd), Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education (BMus/BEd)*, or
Bachelor of Computing Science Honours and a Bachelor of Education (BCmp(Hons)/BEd)*.
*Available only at Queen's University.
With the strong field-centred orientation of the Education components, the Concurrent program has the advantages of clarifying vocational interest, sharpening awareness of issues inherent in teaching and learning, and achieving better integration of academic and professional studies. From the initial year candidates are provided with in-school experiences which form the basis of theoretical studies. The Education portion of the program is developmental in nature, culminating in fifteen weeks of practicum in the final year.
Program Components and Format
The Concurrent BEd degree requires the successful completion of 7.0 credits in Education (see degree requirements below). The practicum includes at least seven weeks of school placement in the first three years, and fifteen weeks of school-based and alternate practicum in the final year.
Candidates will select either the Primary-Junior (JK-Grade 6) or the Intermediate-Senior (Grades 7-12) program option at the end of the first year. Candidates normally devote the entire fourth year to the completion of the BA(Hons), BSc(Hons), BMus or BCmp(Hons) degree.