Administrative Director, Academic Advising, Professional and Undergraduate Programs Sandra Regier Associate Administrative Director, Academic Advising, Professional and Undergraduate Programs Ethna Bernat Faculty Representatives Neta Gordon (Faculty of Humanities), Ann-Marie DiBiase (Faculty of Education) |
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Administrative Assistant Tassia Gabbidon 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 six-year program combining a Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Honours) degree in Integrated Studies with a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Honours) degree in Interactive Arts and Science with a Bachelor of Education (BEd) 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, Academic Advising, Professional and Undergraduate Programs and the Director, Teacher Education Program. 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 Academic Advising, Professional and Undergraduate Programs Office 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 Studies (Honours)/BEd program and the concurrent BA Interactive Arts and Science 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 programs. 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 prior to commencing Year 5. 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. Terms of study at another institution during Fall/Winter sessions must receive program approval. Successful graduates will receive a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Integrated Studies and a Bachelor of Education degree or a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interactive Arts and Science 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 Teacher Education program reserves the right to assign Concurrent Teacher Education students, in Years 5 and 6, to either the Hamilton or St Catharines campus. Students are responsible for their own transportation for practice teaching, courses and other activities related to the program, which may be scheduled at locations other than the assigned campus. 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. Admission is not guaranteed by attainment of the minimum requirements. |
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Students interested in the BA (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate) programs apply directly from secondary school. University or college transfer applicants with no more than the equivalent of 4.0 university transfer credits may be considered for admission. Brock students may apply and be admitted to Year 2 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. Application forms are available on the Concurrent Teacher Education website from April 1. The completed documents must be filed in the Academic Advising, Professional and Undergraduate Programs 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 (Honours)/BEd Junior/Intermediate 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. These requirements must be completed by the end of the Year 4 Fall/Winter session. Students are also encouraged to take arts and physical education courses. |
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Calendar
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