In co-operation with the Faculties of Arts and Science at Queen's University and at Trent University in Peterborough, a concurrent teacher education program is offered whereby candidates complete Education courses concurrently with their Arts and Science courses. Concurrent degrees normally are B.A./B.Ed., B.A.(Honours)/B.Ed., B.Sc./B.Ed., B.Sc.(Honours)/B.Ed., and B.Mus./B.Ed. (Queen's only). 

     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 sixteen weeks of practicum in the final year.

 

Candidates in the final secondary school year or equivalent, apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre for Queen's University or for Trent University. Application materials may be obtained from the Centre or from the candidate's secondary school. Some candidates may apply on-line through the Application Centre's website. Applications must reach the Application Centre by the deadline dates stated in the application materials. Application to the Concurrent Education program is made at the same time as application to Arts and Science.

 

Admission is based on the equal consideration of academic and teaching-related background of all candidates. Prerequisite courses are the same as those for entrance into either the Bachelor of Arts or Science at Queen's or Trent, or the Bachelor of Music program at Queen's.

 

The Concurrent B.Ed. degree requires the successful completion of 7.0 credits in Education. The practicum includes at least seven weeks of school placement in the first three years, and sixteen weeks of school-based and alternate practicum in the final year.

     Candidates will select either the Primary-Junior or the Intermediate-Senior program option at the end of the first year. Candidates who elect an honours degree in Arts and Science normally devote the entire fourth year to the completion of that degree.