Faculty of Education

Concurrent
- Full-time (five or six years for completion of two degrees at York University)
Consecutive
- Full-time (four-semester, two-year program for those who have already completed an undergraduate degree at York University or elsewhere)

Successful graduates of the program receive a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree as well as a recommendation for the Ontario Certificate of Qualification with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).

Teaching Panels

Students in the Bachelor of Education (BEd) program complete a program that will prepare them to teach in one of three teaching panels:

Primary/Junior: Grade JK to grade 6
- This program does not require specific teaching subjects.
Junior/Intermediate: Grade 4 to Grade 10
- This program requires the certification in one recognized teaching subject.
- Teaching subjects available at the Junior-Intermediate level include: Dance, Dramatic Arts, English, French as a Second Language, Geography, Health and Physical Education, History, Mathematics, Music - Instrumental, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies, Science - General, Visual Arts
Intermediate/Senior: Grade 7 to Grade 12
- This program requires certification in two recognized teaching subjects.
- Teaching subjects available at the Intermediate-Senior level include:
  - Business Studies - Accounting, Business Studies - General, Business Studies - Entrepreneurship, Business Studies - Information and Communication Technology
  - Computer Studies
  - Dance
  - Dramatic Arts
  - Economics
  - English
  - Environmental Science
  - Family Studies
  - French as a Second Language
  - Geography
  - Health and Physical Education
  - History
  - Law
  - Mathematics
  - Music - Instrumental
  - First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies
  - Philosophy
  - Politics
  - Religious Education in Catholic Schools
  - Science - Biology, Science - Chemistry, Science - General, Science - Physics
  - Social Sciences - General
  - Visual Arts

Students who are participating in the Consecutive program model have already been accepted to the BEd program with the understanding that they have met the requirements for their teaching subjects.

Since students in the Concurrent program model are completing two degrees concurrently, they need to ensure that they are meeting pre-requisites for the BEd courses in their other degree. The following information outlines these requirements.

Concurrent Degree Requirements

Students who are enrolled concurrently in two degrees at York University must ensure that they have met the requirements in their Bachelor's degree in order to fulfill the requirements for teaching subjects in the Bachelor of Education.

Primary-Junior Requirements - Concurrent

Since the Primary-Junior teacher must be a generalist, it is strongly recommended that students in the Primary-Junior program take, as part of their co-registered program, some of the following courses in their York degree program:

Six credits in Science
Six credits in Fine Arts
Six credits in History or Geography
Six credits in English or Humanities
Six credits in Mathematics
Six credits in Kinesiology and Health Science

Junior-Intermediate Requirements - Concurrent

The Junior-Intermediate program qualifies students to teach in Grades 4 to 10. By current Ontario College of Teachers’ regulations, all students must prepare to teach one subject at the Intermediate level as well as to teach all subjects at the generalist level in the Junior-Intermediate division.

Students may choose their Intermediate division subject from the list of subjects listed above. Students may complete a three-year or four-year (Honours) degree program with a minimum C+ overall average or a 5.00 grade point average.

When selecting their teaching subject, students should note the academic requirements for each subject and the prerequisites for curriculum and instruction courses. For the Junior-Intermediate program, a minimum of 24 credits (four full university courses or equivalent) in a subject must be taken in order to register in the teaching subject curriculum ED/XXXX 3000 3.00 and instruction course. Students are required to have a minimum of 24 credits (four full university courses or equivalent) in the teaching subject to graduate.

Intermediate-Senior Requirements - Concurrent

The Intermediate-Senior program qualifies students to teach in Grades 7 to 12. The degree may be taken only in conjunction with a four-year (Honours) degree program with a minimum C+ overall average or a 5.00 grade point average. By Ontario College of Teachers’ regulations, all students in the Intermediate-Senior program must become qualified to teach two subjects at the Intermediate-Senior level.

It is recommended that students declare their teaching subjects as a Major or Minor in their undergraduate degree program. Students may choose their Intermediate-Senior division subjects from the list above. When selecting two teaching subjects, students should note the academic requirements for each subject and the prerequisites for curriculum and instruction courses.

For the Intermediate-Senior program, students require a minimum of 36 credits (six full university courses) in one teaching subject area and 18 credits (three full university courses) in the other area to graduate.

Teaching Subject Details - Concurrent

The requirements noted below are for admission to the Intermediate-Senior teaching subject courses (ED/XXXX 4000 3.00 and ED/XXXX 4001 3.00) and for the Junior-Intermediate teaching subject course (ED/XXXX 3000 3.00); these courses are separate from the requirements for the home Faculty degree.

Junior-Intermediate: 24 credits (four full university courses or equivalent) in a subject must be completed in order to register in the teaching subject curriculum and instruction course.
- A student requires a minimum of 24 credits (four full university courses or equivalent) in the teaching subject in order to graduate.
Intermediate-Senior: 36 credits (six full university courses or equivalent) in the first subject area must be completed in order to register in the teaching subject curriculum and instruction course. A minimum of 18 credits (three full university courses or equivalent) in the second subject area must be completed in order to register in the second teaching subject curriculum and instruction course.
- A student requires a minimum of 36 credits (six full university courses or equivalent) in one teaching subject area and 18 credits (three full university courses or equivalent) in the other area to graduate.

Students are expected to achieve a minimum of C+ in each course fulfilling the requirements for a teaching subject for Junior-Intermediate and Intermediate-Senior. Failure to do so may result in a suspension or involuntary withdrawal from the program or other appropriate recommendation at the discretion of the Faculty Advisor and the Associate Dean (Academic Programs).

Students may wish to consult with teachers' unions (e.g., Qualifications Evaluation Council of Ontario (QECO); Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF)) regarding salary schedules, which may relate to teachers' undergraduate degree programs.

Academic courses for Intermediate-Senior teaching subjects should be taken according to the following patterns:

Accounting (Intermediate/Senior Only)

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits from the teaching subject area and the remaining 18 credits may be from a related business field. 36 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/ACTG 4000 and 4001.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/ACTG 4000 and 4001.

Biology (Intermediate/Senior Only)

The best preparation for teaching biology as a first teaching subject is an Honours BSc degree in Biology. However, Faculty of Science students who select Biology as their first teaching subject and either Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics as their second teaching subject, may wish to consider the Honours Science degree program which allows for a broader range of courses than in Specialized or Combined Honours.

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits in Biology must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/BIOL 4000 and 4001.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits in Biology must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/BIOL 4000 and 4001.

Business Studies - General (Intermediate/Senior Only)

The best preparation for teaching business studies is an Honours BA degree or equivalent Honours degree in administrative studies or commerce. Courses can be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits from the teaching subject area or related business fields must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/BUSI 4000 and 4001.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/BUSI 4000 and 4001.

Entrepreneurship (Intermediate/Senior Only)

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits from the teaching subject area and the remaining 18 credits may be from a related business field. 36 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/ENTR 4000 and 4001.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/ENTR 4000 and 4001.

Chemistry (Intermediate/Senior only)

The best preparation for teaching Chemistry as a first teaching subject is an Honours BSc degree in Chemistry. However, Faculty of Science students who select Chemistry as their first teaching subject and either Biology, Physics or Mathematics as their second teaching subject may wish to consider the Honours Science degree program which allows for a broader range of courses than in Specialized or Combined Honours.

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits in Chemistry must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/CHEM 4000 and 4001.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits in Chemistry must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/CHEM 4000 and 4001.

Computer Studies (Intermediate/Senior only)

The best preparation for teaching Computer Studies is a BA or BSc degree or equivalent Honours degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/COST 4000 and 4001.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/COST 4000 and 4001.

Dance

The best preparation for teaching Dance is a Specialized Honours BFA degree or equivalent Honours degree in Dance. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Adviser. The following course credits must be completed prior to enrolling in ED/DANC 4000 and 4001 (IS) and ED/DANC 3000 (JI).

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits from the teaching subject area are required, including 18 studio credits in Dance and 12 credits in theory-based courses. 12 credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits from teaching subject area are required including 12 studio credits in Dance and 6 credits in theory-based courses. 6 credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Junior/Intermediate: At least 24 credits in the teaching subject area required, including 12 studio credits in Dance and 6 credits in theory-based courses. 6 credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level.

Drama

The best preparation for teaching Drama is a BA or BFA in theatre. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor. The following course credits must be completed prior to enrolling in ED/DRAA 4000 and 4001 (I/S) and ED/DRAA 3000 (J/I).

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits from the teaching subject area are required, including 18 studio credits in Drama and 12 credits in theory-based courses. 12 credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits from the teaching subject area are required, including 12 studio credits in Drama and 6 credits in theory-based courses. 6 credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Junior/Intermediate: At least 24 credits in the teaching subject are required, including 12 studio credits in Drama and 6 credits in theory-based courses. 6 credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level.

Economics (Intermediate/Senior Only)

The best preparation for teaching Economics is a BA degree or equivalent Honours degree in economics. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits in Economics must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/ECON 4000 and 4001.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits in Economics must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/ECON 4000 and 4001.

English

The following categories may familiarize students with some of the Junior, Intermediate and Senior curriculum expectations for teaching English. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor. Courses on Shakespearian work are highly recommended. Categories of English courses (3.00 credits or/and 6.00 credits) that will meet requirements include:

Introductory English Literature
Shakespeare
Canadian Literature
Post-Colonial
Gender Studies
Language and Writing (e.g., Linguistics)

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits in English from each of the listed fields of study above must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/EN 4000 and 4001.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits in English must be completed, choosing one course from at least three of the categories above prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/EN 4000 and 4001.
Junior/Intermediate: At least 24 credits in English, choosing one course from at least three of the categories above prior to enrolling in Semester 3 ED/EN 3000.

Environmental Science (Intermediate/Senior only)

The best preparation for teaching Environmental Science is a BSc degree or an equivalent Honours degree in Environmental Science. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/ENVS 4000 and ED/ENVS 4001.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/ENVS 4000 and ED/ENVS 4001.

Family Studies (Intermediate/Senior only)

Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

Family Studies courses are considered with a family focus in Humanities, Psychology, Social Sciences or Sociology, or 12 credits with a combination of family- focused courses across Humanities, Psychology, Social Sciences or Sociology and 12 credits from Early Childhood Education, Health Studies, Business/Commerce or Administrative Studies or Fashion Studies.

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/FAST 4000 and 4001.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/FAST 4000 and 4001.

French as a Second Language

The best preparation for teaching French is a BA degree or an equivalent Honours degree in French. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

Intermediate/Senior - First Teaching Subject: 36 credits in French must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/FREN 4000 and 4001. Students must complete a total of 36 credits including:
- 18 credits in language
- 12 credits in linguistics
- six credits in literature
Intermediate-Senior Second Teaching Subject: Students must complete at least 18 credits in French including in the following prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/FREN 4000 and 4001:
- 12 credits in language
- six credits in linguistics
Junior/Intermediate: 24 credits in French including the following must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 ED/FREN 3000 3.00.
- 12 credits in language
- six credits in linguistics

Geography

The best preparation for teaching Geography is an Honours degree in Geography. In the Intermediate-Senior level some courses from a related field such as Environmental Studies may be considered as equivalents; courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

Intermediate/Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits including 12 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/GEOG 4000 and 4001.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits in Geography including 6 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/GEOG 4000 and 4001.
Junior/Intermediate: At least 24 credits in Geography including 6 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level must be completed prior to enrolling Semester 3 ED/GEOG 3000.

It is recommended that students take a 3.00-credit course in the Geoinformatics theme area.

Health and Physical Education

Students will take four practicum (PKIN) activity courses from the six core areas. The six core areas include:

Aquatics (200)
Team Sports (300)
Individual and dual sports (400)
Dance/gymnastics (500)
Track and Field (600)
Emergency Care (700)

Students must complete nine introductory credits in Kinesiology, with the remaining Kinesiology credits above the 1000-year level.

Intermediate/Senior - First teaching subject: At least 36 credits including 12 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/PHED 4000 and 4001.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits including six credits at the 3000 or 4000 level from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/PHED 4000 and 4001.
Junior/Intermediate: At least 6 credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level. 24 credits from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 ED/PHED 3000 3.00.

History

The best preparation for teaching History is a BA degree or equivalent Honours degree in History. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

Students are encouraged to include courses reflecting the diverse nature of history and society. It is highly recommended to include courses involving themes such as race, gender, ethnicity and class, and also courses reflecting the histories of non-Western nations and cultures.

Students are required to complete six credits in Canadian History but an additional six credits is strongly recommended. In addition, 12 credits must be from two of the following areas of History: Global South, European, Ancient World or American History.

Intermediate/Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits including 12 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/HIST 4000 and 4001.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits including six credits at the 3000 or 4000 level from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/HIST 4000 and 4001.
Junior/Intermediate: At least 24 credits including six credits completed at the 3000 or 4000 level must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 ED/HIST 3000.

Information and Communication Technology (Intermediate/Senior only)

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/ITEC 4000 and 4001.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credit courses from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in in Semester 3 and 4 ED/ITEC 4000 and 4001.

Law (Intermediate/Senior only)

The best preparation for teaching Law is a BA degree or equivalent Honours degree in Law and Society or Criminology. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor. Additional courses in Law, Criminal Procedure, Justice and other areas related to Law may be included in this teaching subject.

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits in the teaching subject area including 12 credits in Criminal Law and 12 credits from Philosophy of Law or Crime and Social Conditions. 12 credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level. 36 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/LAW 4000 and 4001.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits in the teaching subject area as follows: 12 credits in Criminal Law and six credits from Philosophy of Law or Crime and Social Conditions including six credits at the 3000 or 4000 level must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/LAW 4000 and 4001.

Mathematics

The following courses, or approved equivalents, must be included for a teaching subject in Mathematics. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor:

six credits in Calculus
six credits in Linear Algebra
six credits in Probability and Statistics
six credits in Proof-based Mathematics (or three credits in proof-based mathematics and three credits in modeling)

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/MATH 4000 and 4001.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits, consisting of six credits each in Calculus and Linear Algebra. Some combination of Probability and Statistics and/or Proof-based Mathematics should account for the remaining six credits, must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 ED/MATH 4000 and 4001.
Junior/Intermediate: At least 24 credits of the courses listed above must be completed prior to enrolling in Semesters 3 ED/MATH 3000.

Music (Instrumental)

The best preparation for teaching Music is a BFA or equivalent Honours degree in Music. Before taking the practicum-seminar(s), students are generally required to have completed the core curriculum as set out by the Music Department, School of the Arts, Music, Performance and Design. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

The following course credits must be completed prior to enrolling in ED/MUSI 4000 and 4001 (I/S) and ED/MUSI 3000 (J/I).

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits from the teaching subject area are required, including 18 studio credits in Music and 12 credits in theory-based courses. 12 credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits from the teaching subject area are required, including 12 studio credits in Music and 6 credits in theory-based courses. 6 credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Junior/Intermediate: At least 24 credits from the teaching subject area are required, including 12 studio credits in Music. 12 credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level.

Philosophy (Intermediate/Senior only)

The best preparation for teaching Philosophy is a BA degree or an equivalent Honours degree in Philosophy. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits (or equivalent) courses must be completed in Philosophy including 18 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level in Philosophy must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/PHIL 4000 and 4001.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits (or equivalent) courses must be completed in Philosophy, six credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level in Philosophy prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/PHIL 4000 and 4001.

Political Science (Intermediate/Senior only)

The best preparation for teaching Political Science is a BA degree or an equivalent Honours degree in Political Science. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits must be completed including 12 credits at 3000 or 4000 level in the teaching subject area prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/POLS 4000 and 4001.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits must be completed including 6 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level in in the teaching subject area prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/POLS 4000 and 4001.

Physics (Intermediate/Senior only)

The best preparation for teaching Physics as a first teaching subject is an Honours BSc degree in Physics. However, Faculty of Science students who select Physics as their first teaching subject and Biology, Chemistry or Mathematics as their second teaching subject may wish to consider the Honours Science degree program, which allows for a broader range of courses than in Specialized or Combined Honours.

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/PHYS 4000 and 4001.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits in Physics prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/PHYS 4000 and 4001.

Religious Education in Catholic Schools (Intermediate/Senior only)

Religious Studies as a teaching subject offers courses that include areas of Religion, Culture, Biblical or Christian Studies.

Courses must be selected from within the course list of the Religious Studies program. The resulting qualifications will enable the student to design a comparative religion course as well as teach within public, private and secondary school settings. Course selections should be made in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits in Religious Studies area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/RELS 4000 and 4001.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits in Religious Studies area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/RELS 4000 and 4001.

Teaching in Ontario Catholic Schools - Additional Qualification course (AQ) offered by the Faculty of Education Professional Learning Office

Students wishing to teach in the Catholic School Boards will be required to enrol in the AQ "Religious Education: Teaching in Catholic Schools". Intended to introduce students to professional practice and to extend knowledge and skills in the delivery of Ontario Catholic curriculum, this course answers the question, “What do I need to know to begin teaching in Ontario Catholic Schools?” Critical to the implementation of this course is the modeling of a positive learning environment that reflects care, professional knowledge, ethical practice, leadership and ongoing learning. 

For more information: https://www.yorku.ca/edu/professional-learning/

Science - General

The best preparation for teaching Science as a first teaching subject is an Honours BSc degree in Science. Students must have completed a combination of courses spanning two of the following subject areas: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. We accept additional courses from Earth and Atmospheric Space Science or Natural Science.

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/SCIE 4000 and 4001.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/SCIE 4000 and 4001.
Junior/Intermediate: 24 credits prior to enrolling in Semester 3 ED/SCIE 3000.

Social Science - General (Intermediate/Senior only)

The best preparation for teaching Social Science - General is a BA degree or equivalent Honours degree in Anthropology, Educational Studies, Humanities, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Science and/or Sociology.

Students must take full-year (or equivalent) courses spanning at least two of the following subject areas: Anthropology, Humanities, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Science and Sociology. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits in the teaching subject area, including 18 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/SOSC 4000 and 4001.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: 18 credits in teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/SOSC 4000 and 4001.

Visual Arts

The best preparation for teaching Visual Arts is a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree or equivalent Honours degree in Visual Arts. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor. The following course credits must be completed prior to enrolling in ED/VISA 4000 and 4001 (I/S) and ED/VISA 3000 (J/I).

Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits are required as follows: 18 studio credits in three of the following categories – Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking or Sculpture and 12 credits in theory-based courses. A minimum of 12 credits must be taken at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits are required as follows: nine studio credits in two of the following categories – Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking or Sculpture, and 6 credits in theory-based courses. A minimum of 6 credits must be taken at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Junior/Intermediate: At least 24 credits are required as follows: nine studio credits in two of the following categories – Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking or Sculpture, and 6 credits in theory-based courses. A minimum of 6 credits must be taken at the 3000 or 4000 level.

Concurrent Students' Schedule

Students in the Concurrent program will complete their undergraduate program (home faculty) requirements prior to moving into the two-year Bachelor of Education (BEd) program. The Bachelor of Education program runs for four semesters over two consecutive years - Fall/Winter, Fall/Winter.

French as a Second Language - Glendon campus

Glendon students who are pursuing the French Bachelor of Education (BEd) will complete the BEd in years 5 and 6 of their studies (the final years of their program -- or if pursuing a General BA with a teaching certification in Primary-Junior or Junior-Intermediate in years 4 and 5) after completing the undergraduate degree program requirements at Glendon. The BEd program runs for four semesters in two consecutive years – Fall/Winter, Fall/Winter.

Culture Credits

Considerable emphasis in the Bachelor of Education (French) program on Glendon campus is placed on ensuring excellent French language proficiency and a deep understanding of francophone cultures. To satisfy the francophone cultural component of the program, prior to entering the BEd program, Glendon students will have participated in either a one-year study program in a francophone context or they will have completed 12 credits in courses related to francophone culture; these credits will be counted as a part of the Glendon Bachelor's degree. Approved Culture Credit courses offered through Glendon and the York University Keele campus.

Note: The BEd (French) degree is currently offered for the most part at the Glendon campus.

The best preparation for teaching French at the Primary-Junior certification level is a BA degree in French Studies. Junior-Intermediate and Intermediate-Senior certification levels must declare French Studies as their major with York University Glendon and first teachable. Courses may be chosen in consultation with an Education Advisor.

Glendon - Junior/Intermediate

Francophone Students: Students must complete a total of 24 credits, starting with GL/FRAN 2710 3.00 (or equivalent) as follows:
- 12 credits in language including GL/FRAN 2710 3.00 (or equivalent)
- six credits in literature
- six credits in linguistics
- 24 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in ED/EDFR 2000 3.00
Non-Francophone Students: Students must complete a total of 24 credits, starting with GL/FRAN 2810 6.00 (or equivalent) as follows:
- 18 credits in language and six credits in literature including GL/FRAN 2810 6.00 (or equivalent) or
- 18 credits in language and six credits in linguistics including GL/FRAN 2810 6.00 (or equivalent)
- 24 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in ED/EDFR 2000 3.00

Glendon - Intermediate/Senior

First Teaching Subject - Francophone Students: Students must complete a total of 36 credits starting with GL/FRAN 2710 3.00 (or equivalent), including:
- 12 credits in language including GL/FRAN 2710 3.00 (or equivalent)
- 12 credits in linguistics
- 12 credits in literature
- 36 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in ED/EDFR 2000 3.00
First Teaching Subject - Non-Francophone Students: Students must complete a total of 36 credits starting with GL/FRAN 2810 6.00 (or equivalent) including:
- 18 credits in language, 12 credits in linguistics and six credits in literature including GL/FRAN 2810 6.00 (or equivalent) or
- 18 credits in language, six credits in linguistics and 12 credits in literatures including GL/FRAN 2810 6.00 (or equivalent)
- 36 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in ED/EDFR 2000 3.00

Bachelor of Education (BEd) - Technological Education - Concurrent and Consecutive Program Models

York University's Faculty of Education offers an opportunity to pursue a teaching career in Technological Education. The Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Technological Education is open to individuals with demonstrated technological competence in field that aligns with the technological education curriculum. Applicants must apply to the Intermediate/Senior certification level.

Students are registered as York University students and attend classes at York University's Keele campus. The BEd program includes compulsory and elective courses and supervised practicum placements in school and community settings. Graduates of the BEd - Technological Education program will be certified to teach at the Intermediate/Senior level in one of the following technological education subjects at the Intermediate-Senior level (grades 9 to 12):

Communications Technology
Computer Technology
Construction Technology
Green Industries
Hairstyling and Aesthetics
Health Care
Hospitality and Tourism
Manufacturing Technology
Technological Design
Transportation Technology

Application

Open to individuals who have a degree in a related technology field that aligns with the Technological Education curriculum. Applicants are required to have a minimum of a “B” average and a minimum of two years of work-related experience in the area of their degree prior to graduating from the York BEd Technological Education program.
Open to individuals who have a degree not aligned with one of the areas of Technological Education but who have five years of related work experience. Applicants are required to have a minimum B average.
Open to individuals with a "Three-year Advance Diploma" in a related technology field that aligns with the Technological Education curriculum from a recognized College program. Applicants are required to have a minimum of a “B” average and a minimum of two years of work experience in a related technolgy field. Visit the Faculty of Education website for a list of three year Advanced College Diplomas.
Open to individuals with a Certificate of Qualification in technology field that aligns with the Technological Education curriculum in good standing with the Ontario College of Trades. Students are required to have a minimum of two years of related work experience prior to graduating from the York BEd Technological Education program.

Students apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website at ouac.on.ca

Program

Students in the program are registered as full-time York University students and are expected to attend classes at York University’s Keele campus; school and community practicum placements will be determined in partner school boards and organizations by the Faculty of Education. School placements are supervised by Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)-certified teachers.

Direct Entry for High School Students - Bachelor of Education (BEd)

A select number of high-school applicants who have been accepted to York University Faculties can apply to for this opportunity to directly enter the Bachelor of Education's (BEd) Concurrent program model. Students who are accepted into this direct-entry admission model will take one course with the Faculty of Education in their first year of study at York, which will count towards their other degree.

To be eligible to participate in the BEd program's Concurrent program, Direct-Entry students will need to meet the BEd Concurrent admission requirements; if these requirements are met, they do not need to apply for the Consecutive BEd teacher education model.

Faculties that allow students to participate in the BEd program concurrently with their own degree programs include:

Faculty of Education (Educational Studies)
Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change
Faculty of Health
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies
Faculty of Science
Glendon
Lassonde School of Engineering
School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design

Course Requirements & Specializations

Course Requirements

The following course requirements apply to each program. Unless otherwise noted, students are responsible for registering themselves into their courses, and for ensuring that they have completed all degree requirements.

Bachelor of Education – Primary-Junior

Students must complete all of the following foundations courses:

ED/EDPR 1000 3.00 – Studies in Communities and their Schools (includes Community Practicum Placement)
ED/EDFE 1100 3.00 – Child Development and Health
ED/EDFE 1300 3.00 – Inclusion, Disabilities and Education
ED/EDFE 2000 6.00 – Foundations of Education & Theory into Practice
ED/EDFE 2100 3.00 – Inquiries into Learning
ED/EDFE 3100 3.00 – Teaching for Diverse and Equitable Classrooms in Ontario
ED/EDFE 3200 3.00 – Content into Practice
ED/EDFE 4200 3.00 – Research into Practice

Students must complete all of the following panel-specific courses:

ED/EDPJ 1000 3.00 – Language & Literacy in the Primary-Junior Divisions
ED/EDPJ 1100 3.00 – Mathematics in the Primary-Junior Divisions
ED/EDPJ 2000 3.00 – Science & Technology in the Primary-Junior Divisions
ED/EDPJ 3000 1.50 – Social Studies & Culture in the Primary-Junior Divisions
ED/EDPJ 3100 1.50 – Physical Education in the Primary-Junior Divisions
ED/EDIN 4000 3.00 – Integration Through Arts

Students must complete all of the following practicum courses/placements:

ED/EDPR 2000 3.00 – Practicum
ED/EDPR 3000 3.00 – Practicum
ED/EDPR 4000 3.00 – Practicum

Students must complete the following elective courses:

One language/literacy elective (3.00)
One mathematics elective (3.00)
One free-choice elective (3.00)

Bachelor of Education – Junior-Intermediate

Students must complete all of the following foundations courses:

ED/EDPR 1000 3.00 – Studies in Communities and their Schools (includes Community Practicum Placement)
ED/EDFE 1101 3.00 – Adolescent Development and Health
ED/EDFE 1300 3.00 – Inclusion, Disabilities and Education
ED/EDFE 2000 6.00 – Foundations of Education & Theory into Practice
ED/EDFE 2100 3.00 – Inquiries into Learning
ED/EDFE 3100 3.00 – Teaching for Diverse and Equitable Classrooms in Ontario
ED/EDFE 3200 3.00 – Content into Practice
ED/EDFE 4200 3.00 – Research into Practice

Students must complete all of the following panel-specific courses:

ED/EDJI 1000 3.00 – Language & Literacy in the Junior-Intermediate Divisions
ED/EDJI 1100 3.00 – Mathematics in the Junior-Intermediate Divisions
ED/EDJI 2000 3.00 – Science & Technology in the Junior-Intermediate Divisions
ED/EDJI 3000 1.50 – Social Studies & Culture in the Junior-Intermediate Divisions
ED/EDJI 3100 1.50 – Physical Education in the Junior-Intermediate Divisions
ED/EDIN 4000 3.00 – Integration Through Arts
ED/XXXX 3000 3.00 – Teaching [teaching subject] in the Junior-Intermediate Divisions

Students must complete all of the following practicum courses/placements:

ED/EDPR 2000 3.00 – Practicum
ED/EDPR 3000 3.00 – Practicum
ED/EDPR 4000 3.00 – Practicum

Students must complete the following elective courses:

One language/literacy elective OR One mathematics elective (3.00)
One free-choice elective (3.00)

Bachelor of Education – Intermediate-Senior

Students must complete all of the following foundations courses:

ED/EDPR 1000 3.00 – Studies in Communities and their Schools (includes Community Practicum Placement)
ED/EDFE 1101 3.00 – Adolescent Development and Health
ED/EDFE 1300 3.00 – Inclusion, Disabilities and Education
ED/EDFE 2000 6.00 – Foundations of Education & Theory into Practice
ED/EDFE 2100 3.00 – Inquiries into Learning
ED/EDFE 3100 3.00 – Teaching for Diverse and Equitable Classrooms in Ontario
ED/EDFE 3200 3.00 – Content into Practice
ED/EDFE 4200 3.00 – Research into Practice
ED/EDIS 3610 3.00 – New Media Literacies and Culture

Students must complete two teaching subject courses requirements:

ED/XXXX 4000 3.00 – Teaching [teaching subject 1] in the Intermediate-Senior Divisions – Part A
ED/XXXX 4001 3.00 – Teaching [teaching subject 1] in the Intermediate-Senior Divisions – Part B
ED/XXXX 4000 3.00 – Teaching [teaching subject 2] in the Intermediate-Senior Divisions – Part A
ED/XXXX 4001 3.00 – Teaching [teaching subject 2] in the Intermediate-Senior Divisions – Part B

Students must complete all of the following practicum courses/placements:

ED/EDPR 2000 3.00 – Practicum
ED/EDPR 3000 3.00 – Practicum
ED/EDPR 4000 3.00 – Practicum

Students must complete the following elective courses:

One free-choice elective (3.00)
One free-choice elective (3.00)
One free-choice elective (3.00)

Bachelor of Education (French Option) - Glendon only

Students who complete the Bachelor of Education (BEd) at Glendon will supplement their elective requirements with the following two courses:

ED/EDFR 2000 3.00 – Teaching & Learning French in an Immersion Context
ED/EDFR 3000 3.00 – Teaching & Learning French in a Core French Context

In addition, Primary-Junior and Junior-Intermediate students will take a math-specific elective, while Intermediate-Senior students will take a free-choice elective to complete their requirements.

By completing these two courses, in combination with their Education courses in French and an undergraduate degree at Glendon, students qualifying in the Primary-Junior will receive an Additional Qualification with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) in French as a Second Language on their OCT transcripts after graduating.

Bachelor of Education, Technological Education – Intermediate-Senior

Students must complete all of the following foundations courses:

ED/EDPR 1000 3.00 – Studies in Communities and their Schools (includes Community Practicum Placement)
ED/EDFE 1101 3.00 – Adolescent Development and Health
ED/EDFE 1300 3.00 – Inclusion, Disabilities and Education
ED/EDFE 2000 6.00 – Foundations of Education & Theory into Practice
ED/EDFE 2100 3.00 – Inquiries into Learning
ED/EDFE 3100 3.00 – Teaching for Diverse and Equitable Classrooms in Ontario
ED/EDFE 3200 3.00 – Content into Practice
ED/EDFE 4200 3.00 – Research into Practice
ED/EDIS 3610 3.00 – New Media Literacies and Culture

Students must complete two teaching subject courses requirements:

ED/TECH 4000 3.00 – Teaching Technological Education in the Intermediate-Senior Division – Part A
ED/TECH 4001 3.00 – Teaching Technological Education in the Intermediate-Senior Division – Part B
ED/TECH 4050 3.00 – Curriculum Connections for Technological Education OR *ED/XXXX 4000 3.00 – Teaching [teaching subject 2] in the Intermediate-Senior Division – Part A [if approved]
ED/TECH 4051 3.00 – Teaching Design Thinking Within Technology Frameworks OR *ED/XXXX 4001 3.00 Teaching [teaching subject 2] in the Intermediate-Senior Division – Part B [if approved]

* Students who have submitted a program change wishing to pursue a General Studies teachable ED/XXXX 4000 3.00 and ED/XXXX 4001 3.00 in semester 3 and 4 will not be required to enrol in a third free-choice elective 3.00 and ED/TECH 4051 3.00.

Students must complete all of the following practicum courses/placements:

ED/EDPR 2000 3.00 – Practicum
ED/EDPR 3000 3.00 – Practicum
ED/EDPR 4000 3.00 – Practicum

Students must complete the following elective courses:

One free-choice elective (3.00)
One free-choice elective (3.00)
One free-choice elective (3.00)

Jewish Teacher Education (Concentration)

This concentration, taken during the Bachelor of Education program, prepares BEd students to teach in Jewish Day Schools; it is offered in cooperation with the Julia and Henry Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Education. The Jewish Teacher Education concentration can be taken in either the Concurrent or Consecutive BEd program delivery models.

In order to complete this concentration, students must complete:

Elective courses (total 6.00 credits) including:
- ED/HEB 2030 3.00 Teaching Modern Hebrew Language Arts and
- ED/HEB 3030 3.00 Teaching Classical Hebrew Texts in Jewish Studies
Practicum placements in a Hebrew day school, which are coordinated and supervised for 25 days per year (50 days total) by the Faculty of Education.
- Each practicum placement is related to ED/HEB 2030 3.00 or ED/HEB 3030 3.00 listed above
Completion of Advanced Certificate in Hebrew and Jewish Studies (total 36.00 credits) or equivalent. Certificate requirements include coursework related to:
1. Hebrew Language Fluency
  - Students must complete AP/HEB 3000 6.00 (or approved equivalent) before commencing the BEd
  - Students must complete an additional level in a summer ulpan or Ivriyon (or approved equivalent) prior to commencing their second year of the BEd.
2. Jewish Studies
  - Consult the list of required courses and information about the Advanced Certificate in Hebrew and Jewish Studies.
    - Required core courses for all students include:
      - AP/HEB 3210 3.00, AP/HEB 3220 3.00, AP/HEB 3230 3.00 (or equivalent)
  - This certificate is a part of a student’s undergraduate degree, and not the Bachelor of Education degree requirements.
    - It is a requirement for the concentration.
  - Students in the Consecutive BEd program model who have already completed an undergraduate degree or who have attended a gap year program at a transcript-granting yeshiva or seminary may have their transcripts assessed for equivalent completed coursework.

Additional opportunities:

Students studying concurrently are encouraged to complete a stop-out year from the Faculty of Education in order to study at an Israeli university, earning credits towards their undergraduate degree and the Advanced Certificate in Hebrew and Jewish Studies.
- Applicants may seek funding.
Students who are completing the Jewish Teacher Education concentration are eligible to apply to take Teaching Voices of Israel (3.00 credits) in Israel, in years when offered. The coursework is in Hebrew.
- Applicants may seek scholarships.
Students may participate in intensive ulpan courses in Israel and the U.S. to increase Hebrew language proficiency.

Please note:

The concentration is only open to students in the Bachelor of Education degree program.
Students must complete all of the required activities during their BEd degree program -- not retroactively; the Advanced Certificate in Hebrew and Jewish Studies requirement (or equivalent) may be completed in advance.
Please see an Example Schedule: Bachelor of Education Direct Entry Concurrent Program
For more information, contact Professor L. Wiseman

Specialization in International Education

Students in the Faculty of Education’s Bachelor of Education (BEd) program are able to identify that they would like to "specialize" in international education within the existing degree program. Students who are eligible to earn the specialization are those in the Faculty of Education’s Bachelor of Education program and they may be studying to teach in any subject area and at any grade level. This option responds to students’ interests in teaching in international locations after they have graduated with a BEd; it is designed to help students to develop the skills and experiences that will prepare them to teach in an international location, while also fulfilling the Ontario degree and certification requirements.

The specialization is offered within the existing BEd degree offerings and requirements, and will allow students to “package” their courses and experiences in order to take a specific focus.

In order to complete this Specialization, students must:

Complete all of the requirements for a Bachelor of Education at York University.
Complete the approved checklist/application, along with all supporting documentation have been submitted in original, hard copies by December 23 in the term prior to graduation
Complete Course Credits:
1. Complete two (2) of the following courses (total 6.00 credits):
  - ED/EDUC 2700 3.00 – Teaching Internationally and Interculturally
  - ED/EDUC 2720 3.00 – Teaching English in International Contexts
  - ED/EDUC 3910 3.00 – Reflecting On and Interpreting the International Educational Experience
  - ED/EDUC 3710 3.00 – Global Issues and Education
    - OR if participated in a York University exchange or study abroad program (total 6.00 credits):
      - Earn the equivalent of 6.00 York Education electives at the internationally-located university
      - OR earn one (1) of: ED/EDUC 2720 3.00 – Teaching English in International Contexts and the equivalent of 3.00 York Education electives at the internationally-located university
Complete at least one (1) of the following international experience programs for a minimum of one month:
- York exchange or study abroad program
- York summer internship program
- Other official international learning experience arranged by the Faculty of Education, such as the International Practicum Placement

Upon confirmation a notation will be added to the student’s transcripts, indicating that a specialization has been completed.

Please note:

The specialization is only open to students in the Bachelor of Education program.
Students must complete all of the required activities during their BEd degree program.
Students may not apply for the transcript notation retroactively.

For further information on Bachelor of Education Specializations, please visit yorku.ca/edu/students/international-opportunities/

Bachelor of Arts (Educational Studies)

The BA Educational Studies program provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills to understand and analyze education and its role in contemporary society, and to develop students' skills to enable them to undertake educational work in non-teacher-certification contexts. The program builds on the Faculty of Education's strength in the study of education as a field. It resonates with the university's interests in collaborating with communities, experiential education, and social engagement in that the study of education is intensely concerned with the contexts in which learning occurs and the experiential component actively involves students in the work of education. This unique blend positions York University as a North American leader in the study of education.

Students in the program will have opportunities to develop knowledge of the ways in which education operates officially and unofficially in contemporary culture, the values that underpin different conceptions of education, and the strategies that can be used in the service of educational work. Our goal is to create individuals who not only understand the intrinsic qualities of education, but, also, understand that, even though education is a contested domain, it offers considerable instrumental potential towards life-changing trajectories for individuals, whether those potentials are realized in formal or informal educational contexts.

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma: Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

The York University Faculty of Education Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Education program prepares qualified teachers to work in a variety of educational settings and communication/modality options. The program provides the broadest possible base for candidates to learn about the field, and to make decisions about areas of specialization.

Program coursework deals with areas pertinent to deaf and hard of hearing education. These areas include: language and literacy development; oral communication; deaf and hard of hearing studies; bilingual/bicultural education; American Sign Language; audiology; listening and speaking; working with deaf and hard of hearing learners in inclusive settings and amplification systems. Candidates also participate in two practicum placements in two different settings over a two-month period.

The program is regulated by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) and requires students to complete compulsory components:

Coursework
Experiential Placements - Practica
- All students must complete 400 hours of practicum (320 hours of direct teaching and 80 hours of observation).

For admissions information, visit the Faculty of Education's website.

Diploma and Recommendations

Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a York University Post-Baccalaureate Diploma. Ontario-certified teachers are then also recommended for certification as Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Oral/Aural Communication or ASL to the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).

The program is accredited by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) and by the Canadian Association of Educators of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (CAEDHH).

Currently, for eligible Ontario candidates, no tuition fees are charged for the program, but course and materials fees will be required for various courses. A limited number of out-of-province spaces are available; these candidates are charged tuition as well as the course and material fees.

Full-time Program

The full-time program is offered in one academic year, over two semesters beginning in August and finishing in May. Students enrolled in the full-time program primarily access courses by attending face-to-face classes on the York University campus, with some online learning activities. Full-time students are expected to complete the entire program as a cohort in one year.

Part-time Program

The part-time program is a three-year program beginning in August and finishing in May of each year. Part-time students complete the majority of their courses online, but are required to attend classes on campus for some specific courses. Part-time students enrol in two courses per term in a prescribed order. Students enrolled in the part-time program should plan to dedicate approximately five to seven hours per course each week. This time commitment takes into account participation in the online class (i.e., viewing the sessions) and completing the associated coursework.

Grade Requirements

To remain registered in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Education Program, students must maintain a minimum grade of a C+ in each course. If a failing grade is received in any course or experiential practicum placement, students will be ineligible to continue and will be withdrawn from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Education Program. In addition, Ontario participants must maintain current, unrestricted membership in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) through the entire program.

For further information, please call the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Office at 416-736-5971 or TTY 416-736-5972 or visit the website.

Practicum

Both the Bachelor of Education (BEd) and the Bachelor of Arts (Educational Studies) include compulsory experiential learning experiences outside the university setting. Practicum placements are set by the Faculty of Education and are confirmed to have met each student's degree requirements. Placement locations are not negotiable and students are responsible for travelling to and from their placements on the correct days. Students are also responsible for completing the required paperwork (e.g., criminal record check, insurance verification) on time. Prior to entering a placement, students must have completed a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening and must present this document to both the Faculty of Education and the school board/placement, following current policies/legislation.

Bachelor of Education (BEd) Practicum

In the Bachelor of Education (BEd) program, students complete both a community-based practicum placement and three school-based practicum placements. School placements are supervised by an Ontario Certified Teacher. Students are required to complete all practicum days successfully in order to complete their degree programs. Further details on the practicum experience can be found online.

Students in the BEd program also have the option of participating in a summer International Practicum Placement. Participation will not count towards Ontario practicum hours for the degree or certification, but it will count towards the International Specialization. Students are required to confirm their travel insurance and complete all pre-departure orientation sessions before travelling and post-program debfiefing sessions upon return.

BEd (French) Practicum - Glendon only

Students completing their BEd at Glendon will generally complete their practicum placements is in Ontario French Immersion schools, and may also gain experience in English language settings.

Bachelor of Arts (Educational Studies) Practicum

In the Bachelor of Arts (Educational Studies) program, students complete community-based practicum placements in their senior years. Completion of these placements is compulsory in the degree program.

Jewish Teacher Education

Practicum placements in a Hebrew day school, which are coordinated and supervised for 25 days per year (50 days total) by the Faculty of Education. Students will also complete both a community-based practicum placement and three school-based practium placemnts supervised by an Ontario Certified Teacher.

Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Practicum

Full-time students complete their practicum placements on set days during the year. Part-time students complete their practicum in their third year of the program.

Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

As required by Ontario law, all individuals who are working in practicum placements that include vulnerable individuals (e.g., schools, community centres, seniors' facilities) must have a valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) prior to entering a placement. Those who do not have this current, valid documentation will not be able to attend the placement. Not attending the placement will result in not completing compulsory degree requirements.

Grade Requirements

a. Bachelor of Education (Concurrent)

In order to remain co-registered in the Faculty of Education or to graduate, students must maintain a competent standard of performance in both their academic Faculty and in the Faculty of Education. Students will be ineligible to continue or to graduate if they fall into any one of the categories listed below.

Students who fail to maintain a C+ overall average or a 5.00 grade point average in the Faculty of co-registration will not be considered eligible to proceed in education.
Students will be ineligible to continue in the BEd degree program if they receive less than a grade of C+ in any course taken for education credit.
Students in the junior/intermediate or intermediate/senior division are expected to achieve a minimum grade of C+ in each course that is required to fulfill the requirements for a teaching subject. Failure to do so may result in a suspension or involuntary withdrawal from the program or other appropriate recommendation at the discretion of the Faculty Adviser and the Associate Dean (Undergraduate).
Students are required to complete four practicum seminars (including one community-based placement and three school-based placements) during the two years of the program. These seminars, which consist of both seminars and placements in a school/community (Semesters 1 and 2) or in a school/classroom (Semesters 3 and 4) are evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Students who fail to achieve a pass in a practicum seminar are ineligible to continue in the program.
Practicum placements are corequisite with appropriate courses.

b. Bachelor of Education (Consecutive)

In order to remain registered in the Consecutive program and to graduate, students must maintain a superior standard of performance in their course work. Students will be ineligible to maintain their registration status or to graduate if they receive less than a grade of C+ in any half or full education course.

Students are required to complete four practicum seminars during the two years of the program. These seminars, which consist of both seminars and placements in a school/community (Semesters 1 and 2) or in a school/classroom (Semesters 3 and 4) are evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Students who fail to achieve a pass in a practicum seminar are ineligible to continue in the program.
Students are required to complete four practicum seminars (including one community-based placement and three school-based placements) during the two years of the program. These seminars, which consist of both seminars and placements in a school/community (Semesters 1 and 2) or in a school/classroom (Semesters 3 and 4) are evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Students who fail to achieve a pass in a practicum seminar are ineligible to continue in the program.
Practicum placements are co-requisite with appropriate courses.

c. Bachelor of Arts (Educational Studies)

The following policies apply to students in the Bachelor of Arts (Educational Studies):

Academic Penalties

Students whose academic record does not meet Faculty or program standards are subject to the academic penalties of academic warning, required withdrawal, debarment warning and debarment.

Academic Warning

Students whose, prior to completion of 53.00 passed credits, cumulative grade point average falls below 5.00 at the end of any session, or who enter the Faculty with a grade point average equivalent to less than 5.00 on the York scale, receive an academic warning.

Academic Warning Conditions

Students on academic warning must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.00 (C+) within the next 24 credits taken or be required to withdraw for a minimum of 12 months.

Failure to Meet Academic Warning Conditions

Students on academic warning who fail to meet the academic warning conditions must withdraw for a minimum of 12 months.

Required Withdrawal

Students whose academic record shows marked weakness may be required to withdraw from their studies for a minimum of twelve months, during which time they are encouraged to identify and remedy any problems that may have contributed to their failure to perform up to their potential, and to reflect on their reasons for pursuing a university education. The following regulations apply to required withdrawals:

• Grade point average below 5.00: Students whose cumulative grade point average on at least 53.00 York credits is below 5.00 maybe required to withdraw for a minimum of 12 months and satisfy the academic warning conditions as specified.

Petition to Continue Without Interruption

Students who have been required to withdraw may submit a petition requesting permission to continue their studies without interruption. Students whose petition is granted will be allowed to continue their studies on debarment warning.

Reactivation after Required Withdrawal

Students who have been required to withdraw may apply for reactivation after the requisite period of absence by submitting a request online at the Reactivation Web page (registrar.yorku.ca/enrol/reactivate). Students who return to their studies after such a required withdrawal (as well as those who have been allowed to continue their studies by virtue of a petition to the Committee on Petitions) receive a debarment warning.

Debarment Warning

Students who have been required to withdraw from the Faculty of Education or from another Faculty at York or elsewhere, receive a debarment warning upon continuing their studies in the Faculty.

Debarment Warning Conditions

Students on debarment warning must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.00 within the next 24 credits taken. Students who do not fulfill these conditions will be debarred from the University. Students on debarment warning are allowed to complete their subsequent 24 credits in one academic year without restriction.

Debarment

Students who fail to meet the debarment warning conditions outlined above will be debarred from the University. Debarment, the minimum period for which is normally two years, means that the student is no longer a student at York University.

Petition to Continue Without Interruption

Students who have been debarred may submit a petition requesting permission to continue their studies without interruption. Students granted such a petition are be allowed to continue their studies on debarment warning.

Reapplying After Debarment

Students who have been debarred and who wish to resume their studies must apply for re-admission through the Admissions Office (futurestudents.yorku.ca) and must provide persuasive evidence that they are ready and able to complete a degree program at the required academic level. Students who are re-admitted (as well as those who have been allowed to continue their studies by virtue of a petition) receive a debarment warning.

Deabarment Warning

Students who have been debarred and who subsequently resume their studies in the Faculty, whether by petitioning to continue without interruption or by applying for readmission, receive a academic debarment warning. Students on debarment warning must meet the debarment warning conditions outlined above; otherwise, they will be debarred.

d. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Education Program

To remain registered in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Education Program, students must maintain a minimum grade of a C+ in each course. If a failing grade is received in any course or practicum placement, students will be ineligible to continue and will be withdrawn from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Education Program. In addition, Ontario participants must maintain current, unrestricted membership in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) through the entire program.

Evaluation Policies and Procedures

The following policies and procedures apply to all students in the Faculty of Education:

All evaluation procedures and criteria will be clearly specified in the course outline and made known to the student.
Information in a student’s file will be released outside the University only upon the written request of that student.
Students will have the opportunity to assess their progress in each practicum/seminar course in consultation with instructors at least once in each term.

It is an important goal of the Faculty of Education that graduates be able to operate as independent problem solvers who have the capacity to evaluate their own performance and to gather evidence of achievements and progress. Thus, while the professional staff of the Faculty bears the ultimate and final responsibility for evaluation, each student is also expected to play an important role in self-evaluation.

Grading Scheme

Grade Scales

All undergraduate courses in the Faculty of Education are graded with the common nine-point grading scheme approved by Senate. For further information on the Faculty of Education evaluation policy, please see Grade Requirements above.

LETTER GRADE	GRADE POINT VALUE	EXPLANATION
A+	9	Exceptional
A	8	Excellent
B+	7	Very Good
B	6	Good
C+	5	Competent
C	4	Fairly Competent
D+	3	Passing
D	2	Barely Passing
E	1	Marginally Failing
F	0	Failing

Practicum Seminars and Classes

Practicum placements/courses are evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

Academic Honesty

For information on academic honesty, please consult York University's Senate Policy on Academic Honesty in the University Policies and Regulations section of this publication.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as the presentation of work as one’s own which originates from some other, unacknowledged source. In examinations, term papers and other graded assignments, verbatim or almost verbatim presentation of someone else’s work without attribution constitutes plagiarism. This is deemed to include the presentation, without acknowledgement, of someone else’s argument in the student’s own work as if it were one’s own.

For further information on plagiarism, please consult York University's Senate Policy on Academic Honesty in the University Policies and Regulations.

Cheating

Cheating is defined as the giving or receiving or utilizing, or attempt at giving or receiving or utilizing, unauthorized information or assistance during or before an examination; or the presentation of a single work to more than one course without the permission of the instructors involved.

In all cases of suspected breaches of academic honesty, the Course Director must consult with the student. Minor or major penalties may be applied should the instructor believe that grounds exist for official action. The student has the right to appeal any allegation of plagiarism or cheating.

If students are uncertain whether a course of action might constitute cheating or plagiarism, they should consult the instructor concerned in advance.

Withdrawals

Course Withdrawals

BA Educational Studies students may withdraw from courses without receiving a grade if they do so by the published withdrawal dates. Students who withdraw from an Education practicum seminar, or from any course in the Bachelor of Education (BEd) program, however, should note that they will be required to petition for reinstatement to the Faculty of Education (BEd) if they wish to resume the teaching certification. To withdraw from an Education course, students must report their intent to the Faculty of Education's Student Services Office, in accordance with the published withdrawal dates. Those who withdraw from a course after these dates are normally deemed to have failed it and receive a grade of F.

Program Withdrawals

Students who withdraw from the Faculty of Education, and who are registered in the BEd Concurrent model or Bachelor of Arts (Educational Studies) program, may transfer their accumulated education credits to their academic Faculty subject to the rules and procedures of that Faculty. Any grades transferred in this manner are then subject to the regulations governing maintenance of standing in the other Faculty. Students must report their intention to withdraw both to the Faculty of Education's Student Services office and to their home Faculty.

Faculty Legislation on Involuntary Withdrawal

A student may be required to withdraw from a course if:

The student fails to meet the requirements of a course, either through unsatisfactory seminar and/or practicum attendance/participation, or through unprofessional behaviour in fulfilling course requirements; or
The student’s performance is judged to disrupt seriously the functioning of the host classroom and/or the well-being of the students in that classroom.

The decision to require the student to withdraw will be taken by the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Academic Programs) on the recommendation of the Course Director following a meeting with the student. Students will have access to the usual appeal procedures in such instances.

Education Program and/or Subject Changes

Students are advised that a change in education program (movement among primary/junior, junior/intermediate and intermediate/senior programs) or in teaching subjects at the junior/intermediate and intermediate/senior levels may only be made with the approval of the Associate Dean. Considerations which may affect the approval of such a change include the year level completed in the education program, standing of the student and the adequacy of academic background for the proposed change, and matters having to do with enrolment limits and availability of the education courses which would be required for the student to complete the altered program. Program changes may result in delays in graduation.

Deferred Standing

Deferred standing may be granted with the support of the relevant Course Director in cases where final grades cannot be assigned because all course requirements have not been completed. The grounds for granting deferred standing are for rare and unforeseen circumstances.

When granted, deferred standing is an interim measure pending completion of regular or alternative assignments.

The granting of a deferral may result in students missing June convocation for degree conferral. Deferred Standing Agreement Forms may be obtained at the Faculty of Education's Student Services office. Requests must be accompanied by a medical certificate and other written documentation. Deferred Standing Agreement Forms should be completed in consultation with the Course Director prior to the submission of final grades.

Reappraisal

While all grades and evaluation decisions are carefully assessed, a student may request a reappraisal of a grade by making a formal request to the Associate Dean (Academic Programs) within 14 days of the release of final grade reports. The request must be in writing and should state clearly why the applicant believes that the grade should be re-evaluated. A reappraisal may result in a lower, higher or unchanged grade. Before submitting a formal request for re-evaluation, students must first discuss the assigned grade with the Course Director. If the student is unable to reach the Course Director before the deadline, a letter of intent to appeal the grade can be submitted to the Associate Dean’s office pending contact with the Course Director.

Petitions Procedure

Students may petition on reasonable grounds and in writing any of the regulations of the Faculty of Education. Enquiries about procedures should be made to the Faculty of Education's Student Services Office.

Introduction

Every effort is made in the Faculty of Education to ensure that each student receives academic advice and sufficient information to guide in course selection. Within this context, each student is responsible for the following:

Ensuring that the courses chosen meet the program and degree requirements for graduation
Verifying the accuracy of registration records, including all course changes
Fulfilling the requirements and being aware of academic progress in their program of study and in all registered courses; attending class and submitting all required course work
Understanding and adhering to the Senate Policy on Academic Honesty, as well as other relevant Senate Policies at secretariat-policies.info.yorku.ca
Noting and abiding by the sessional deadline dates published on the Current Students Web page each year, especially course change deadline dates
Checking their Faculty of Education emails regularly in order to remain informed and to receive information and reminders. Students are responsible for contacting the IT Helpdesk directly in order to address any technical difficulties that they may be experiencing

Advising

New Students

Newly-admitted students will have the opportunity to attend a group(s) advising session and they can set up individual advising appointments. BA (Educational Studies) students will also participate in enrollment through YU Start to learn the program and degree requirements. New students will be offered a few dates to attend the information/advising sessions that takes place in-person or online to be able to enrol into their courses. It is the responsibility of all students to familiarize themselves with both the requirements of their program and the regulations governing their degree requirements.

Continuing Students

Each year, students will be expected to continue their participation in group (online advising session(s)) and can book an individual advising session in order to ensure that they are on track with their degree requirements.

Students in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Education

Students in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Teacher Education Program who require advising should contact the DHH office at deafed@edu.yorku.ca or 416-736-2100 extension 55971.

Student Services

The Faculty of Education's Office of Student Services provides our undergraduate students with a number of services:

Weekly individual advising appointments
Monthly online newsletter
Group advising sessions
Accepting and processing student petitions
Accepting applications for awards

Students can contact the Student Services Office at osp@edu.yorku.ca for support.

Practicum Placement Support and Information

Information about students' practicum placements
Completion of criminal record forms
Practicum placements (Experiential Educational) are a mandatory component of both the Bachelor of Education and the Bachelor of Arts (Educational Studies). Students are responsible for maintaining an updated, valid Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening each term for the Practicum Placements.

Student Accommodations

Students who require accommodations must visit the Student Accessibility Services unit at York University in order to obtain a letter that outlines the accommodations required. It is the responsibility of students to provide this letter to each of their Course Directors, Practicum Facilitators, Mentor Teachers and Workplace Supervisors in order to obtain the appropriate accommodations.

University Policies, Procedures & Codes of Conduct

All York University policies and procedures apply to the Faculty of Education. Students should be aware of these policies and procedures and should adhere to them at all times.

Additional Codes of Conduct

Students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree should also be aware of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards.

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