Brock’s Concurrent Teacher Education program is for students who are passionate about learning and the profession of teaching. Pursue an undergraduate Honours degree and a Bachelor of Education at the same time.
Students experience a vibrant curriculum of study for the Primary/Junior (grades K-6), Junior/Intermediate (grades 4-10, emphasis on grades 4-8) or the Intermediate/Senior (grades 7-12) levels. Read more about our Concurrent Teacher Education programs below or watch a recently recorded information session at the bottom of this page.
The Concurrent Teacher Education Program offers students who are beginning their university studies, and wish to pursue a career in teaching, an opportunity to complete the Teacher Education Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree program (leading to an Ontario Certificate of Qualification and Registration — OQR) while earning their undergraduate degree. Teacher candidates develop teaching-related skills, and gain knowledge and experience throughout their program. Students experience a vibrant curriculum of study for the Primary/Junior (grades K-6), Junior/Intermediate (grades 4-10, emphasis on grades 4-8) or the Intermediate/Senior (grades 7-12) levels. Brock’s Concurrent Teacher Education programs are six years in length. Upon successful completion of the program, teacher candidates are normally recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers for membership and to receive their Ontario Certificate of Qualification.
For information about each specific concurrent program please read the current Brock University Undergraduate Calendar. Click on the calendar for a specific year and follow the links to concurrent programs under the general heading of Education. For additional information on course descriptions, check under the department for a specific subject (for example, English).
Program Descriptions & Admissions
Brock offers a Concurrent Program at the P/J level with a BA degree majoring in Child and Youth Studies (Honours) together with the BEd degree.
Click here for admission and application information for Concurrent BA Child and Youth Studies (Honours)/BEd program.
This is a limited enrolment 6-year program. Although admissions will be primarily based on grades, other criteria such as teaching area of high need may be used in the selection process in any given year. Admission is not guaranteed by attainment of the minimum requirements. Due to enrollment caps, transfer students enter the program at the Year One level, and cannot fast-track the program.
Note: The Department of Educational Studies reserves the right to assign concurrent education students in their final two years, to either the Burlington or St. Catharines campus in order to secure school placements aligned with teachable subjects. Students are responsible for their own transportation for practice teaching and other activities related to the program. Placements in each school board are limited and depending on availability in each board, the Teacher Education program reserves the right to place teacher candidates accordingly.
Brock is relocating its Hamilton Campus to the former Robert Bateman High School site in Burlington (5151 New Street). The University will continue operating in Hamilton until the end of the 2022-23 academic year in April. Brock’s Teacher Education programs (professional/BEd years) will run from a transitional campus located at the former Lester B. Pearson High School property (1433 Headon Road) in Burlington for the duration of the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years. Programs will move to the Robert Bateman site once work on the property is completed. Learn more about the move to the new Burlington campus.
Note: Graduates from this program are required to have completed Grade 12U/M, or university courses in Canadian Geography and Canadian History (or similar courses that emphasize Canadian content), Mathematics, Science and English. These courses are EXIT requirements from the concurrent program, not entry requirements.
Concurrent BA Integrated Studies (Honours)/BEd
This is a six-year program to complete an Honours degree in Integrated Studies, with a chosen teachable subject (minimum 3.0 credits) or identified minor. Choices are: Dramatic Arts, English (first language), French (second language), Geography, History, Mathematics, Music (vocal), Science-General, and Visual Arts. A BEd degree is also completed.
Concurrent BSc Integrated Studies (Honours)/BEd
This is a six-year program to complete an Honours degree in Integrated Studies, with a chosen teachable subject (minimum 3.0 credits) or identified Minor. Choices are: Physical Geography, Mathematics, and Science-General. A BEd degree is also completed.
Concurrent BPhEd (Honours)/BEd
This is a six-year program to complete an Honours degree in Physical Education as well as a Bachelor of Education degree. Your teachable subject will be health and physical education.
Concurrent BA Interactive Arts and Science (Honours)/BEd
This is a six-year program to complete an Honours degree in Interactive Arts and Science, with a chosen teachable subject (minimum 3.0 credits) or identified minor. Choices are: Dramatic Arts, English (first language), French (second language), Geography, History, Mathematics, Music (vocal), Science-General, and Visual Arts. During this six-year program, you’ll be learning about interactive media, including makerspaces, augmented/virtual reality, 3D modelling/printing, video games and more. A BEd degree is also completed.
This is a limited enrolment 6-year program. Although admissions will be primarily based on grades, other criteria such as teaching area of high need may be used in the selection process in any given year. Admission is not guaranteed by attainment of the minimum requirements. Due to enrollment caps, transfer students enter the program at the Year One level, and cannot fast-track the program.
Click here for admission and application information for the Concurrent Teacher Education – Junior/Intermediate (Grades 4-10) programs.
Note: Graduates from these programs are required to have completed Grade 12U/M, or university courses in Canadian Geography and Canadian History (or similar courses that emphasize Canadian content), Mathematics, Science and English. These courses are EXIT requirements from the concurrent program not entry requirements.
Note: The Department of Educational Studies reserves the right to assign concurrent education students in their final two years, to either the Burlington or St. Catharines campus in order to secure school placements aligned with teachable subjects. Students are responsible for their own transportation for practice teaching and other activities related to the program. Placements in each school board are limited and depending on availability in each board, the Teacher Education program reserves the right to place teacher candidates accordingly.
Brock is relocating its Hamilton Campus to the former Robert Bateman High School site in Burlington (5151 New Street). The University will continue operating in Hamilton until the end of the 2022-23 academic year in April. Brock’s Teacher Education programs (professional/BEd years) will run from a transitional campus located at the former Lester B. Pearson High School property (1433 Headon Road) in Burlington for the duration of the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years. Programs will move to the Robert Bateman site once work on the property is completed. Learn more about the move to the new Burlington campus.
Concurrent BA (Honours)/BEd
This is a six-year program to complete an Honours degree with a major in one of: Dramatic Arts, English (first language), French (second language), Geography, History, and Visual Arts. A second teachable subject (minimum 3.0 credits) is completed. A BEd degree is also completed.
Concurrent BSc (Honours)/BEd
Six-year program to complete an Honours degree with major in one of: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, and Physics. A second teachable subject (minimum 3.0 credits) is completed. A BEd degree is also completed.
Concurrent BPhEd/BEd (Honours)/BEd
This is a six-year program to complete an Honours degree, single major in Physical Education. A second teachable subject (minimum 3.0 credits) is completed. A BEd degree is also completed.
Choices for the second teachable subject for Intermediate/Senior programs are: Biology, Chemistry, Dramatic Arts, English (first language), French (second language), Geography, Health and Physical Education, History, Mathematics, Physics, Science-General, or Visual Arts.
This is a limited enrolment 6-year program. Although admissions will be primarily based on grades, other criteria such as teaching area of high need may be used in the selection process in any given year. Admission is not guaranteed by attainment of the minimum requirements. Due to enrollment caps, transfer students enter the program at the Year One level, and cannot fast-track the program.
Note: The Department of Educational Studies reserves the right to assign concurrent education students in their final two years, to either the Burlington or St. Catharines campus in order to secure school placements aligned with teachable subjects. Students are responsible for their own transportation for practice teaching and other activities related to the program. Placements in each school board are limited and depending on availability in each board, the Teacher Education program reserves the right to place teacher candidates accordingly.
Brock is relocating its Hamilton Campus to the former Robert Bateman High School site in Burlington (5151 New Street). The University will continue operating in Hamilton until the end of the 2022-23 academic year in April. Brock’s Teacher Education programs (professional/BEd years) will run from a transitional campus located at the former Lester B. Pearson High School property (1433 Headon Road) in Burlington for the duration of the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years. Programs will move to the Robert Bateman site once work on the property is completed. Learn more about the move to the new Burlington campus.
The information provided on this page is subject to change without notice. Information published on the website of the Office of the Registrar supersedes the information published here.
The Department of Educational Studies reserves the right to assign concurrent education students in their final two years, to either the Burlington or St. Catharines campus in order to secure school placements aligned with teachable subjects. Students are responsible for their own transportation for practice teaching and other activities related to the program. Placements in each school board are limited and depending on availability in each board, the Teacher Education program reserves the right to place teacher candidates accordingly.
Brock is relocating its Hamilton Campus to the former Robert Bateman High School site in Burlington (5151 New Street). The University will continue operating in Hamilton until the end of the 2022-23 academic year in April. Brock’s Teacher Education programs (professional/BEd years) will run from a transitional campus located at the former Lester B. Pearson High School property (1433 Headon Road) in Burlington for the duration of the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years. Programs will move to the Robert Bateman site once work on the property is completed. Learn more about the move to the new Burlington campus.