Education - Concurrent BA Integrated Studies (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate) |
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Administrative Director, Concurrent Education Programs Sandra Regier Associate Administrative Director, Concurrent Education Programs Ethna Bernat Faculty Representatives John Lye (Faculty of Humanities), Ann-Marie DiBiase (Faculty of Education) |
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Administrative Assistant Mona Lavoie 905-688-5550, extension 4226 Welch Hall 8A The Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Faculty of Education co-operate in offering a concurrent five-year program combining a Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Honours) degree in Integrated Studies with a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree for students interested in teaching at the Junior/Intermediate level (grades 4-10) emphasizing elementary school (grades 4-8). Students must be registered full-time and follow the prescribed program. Any exceptions must have the approval of the Administrative Director of Concurrent Education Programs and the Chair, Department of Teacher Education. Students must maintain a minimum 70 percent cumulative overall average each year in all undergraduate academic grade-marked courses. Each student must choose a teachable subject from one of Dramatic Arts, English, French (second language), Geography, History, Mathematics, Music (vocal), Science - General and Visual Arts. A minimum of 3.0 credits is required in a teachable subject, a Minor is recommended, and students are encouraged to consult with the departments to select courses relevant to elementary school education. The selection of the teachable subject must be declared through the Office of Concurrent Education Programs prior to registration for year 2. Students must complete a minimum of 3.0 credits in the declared teachable subject, with a minimum 75 percent average. A minimum of 10.5 academic undergraduate credits in Humanities and Social Sciences must be completed for a BA Honours degree to be awarded. Teacher Education courses are credited toward the BEd while the remaining courses, including the Undergraduate Education courses, are credited to the BA. For this reason, a student who transfers out of the BA/BEd program will not have credit in Teacher Education courses applied to an undergraduate degree. Students should note that credits for the concurrent BA Integrated (Honours)/BEd program are not evenly distributed between the years because of the structure of Education courses. Students are responsible to note Calendar and scheduling differences between the Undergraduate and Teacher Education Departments. The Teacher Education program is organized subject to the requirements of Brock University and outside regulatory organizations that govern teacher education in Ontario (e.g. the Ontario College of Teachers). In any year the program requirements for the Teacher Education program may change in order to meet outside regulatory requirements. Students must complete program requirements for the first four years of the concurrent program by September prior to commencing the final year. Students must maintain continuous registration within a twelve-month period to retain concurrent education status. Possible resumption of concurrent status will be evaluated on an individual basis. In extenuating circumstances, concurrent students in good standing may request an extension of their program and the deferral of the final year. Terms of study at another institution cannot be accommodated during Fall/Winter sessions. Successful graduates will receive a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Integrated Studies and a Bachelor of Education degree. Upon successful completion of a teacher education program, teacher candidates are normally recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers for membership and to receive their Ontario Certificate of Qualification. The Department of Teacher Education reserves the right to assign Concurrent Education students, in their final year, to either the Hamilton 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. This is a limited enrolment program. Although admissions will be primarily based on grades, other criteria, such as balance across teachable disciplines or teaching areas of high need may be used in the selection process in any particular year. |
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Students interested in the BA Integrated Studies (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate) program apply directly from secondary school. University or college transfer applicants with less than the equivalent of 4.0 university transfer credits may be considered for admission. Brock students may apply and be admitted to second year if there is space available. To apply students must have a minimum 70 percent overall average in Year 1; their Year 1 program must replicate the 5.0 credit concurrent program requirements; the secondary school English and Mathematics program admission requirements must be met. A Profile Questionnaire is required. Application forms and the Profile are available on the Concurrent Education web site from April 1. The completed documents must be filed in the Concurrent Education Office by June 1. Late applications will not be accepted. Students should note that this is a limited enrolment program and admission is not guaranteed by attainment of the minimum requirements. Students must complete the academic admission requirements for the Junior/Intermediate Teacher Education BEd degree before completing the BA Integrated Studies (Honours)/BEd program as follows: 4U/M courses or university or university/college preparation courses in Canadian geography and Canadian history (or similar courses emphasizing Canadian content), mathematics, science and English. For those students who have not completed these courses before attending Brock, the following courses or equivalents will be accepted: one-half university credit in Canadian geography, GEOG 2P50 is recommended; CANA 1F91, or one-half university credit in Canadian history. Students are also encouraged to take arts and physical education courses. |
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See relevant calendar entry for course descriptions. |
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2011-2012 Undergraduate Calendar
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