Education - Concurrent BSc Integrated Studies (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate) |
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Manager, Academic Advising, Professional and Undergraduate Programs Ethna Bernat |
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Welch Hall 126 brocku.ca/education The Faculty of Mathematics and Science and the Faculty of Education co-operate in offering a concurrent six-year program combining a Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Honours) degree in Integrated Studies with a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree for students interested in teaching mathematics and sciences 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 Manager, Academic Advising, Professional and Undergraduate Programs and the Program 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 Physical Geography, Mathematics or Science-General. 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. A minimum of 10.5 academic undergraduate credits in Mathematics and Sciences must be completed for a BSc 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 BSc. For this reason, a student who transfers out of the BSc (Honours)/BEd program will not have credit in Teacher Education courses applied to an undergraduate degree. Students should note that credits for the concurrent BSc (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 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 Science (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 Teacher Education program reserves the right to assign Concurrent Teacher Education students, in Years 5 and 6, to either the Burlington 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. |
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Students interested in the BSc Integrated Studies (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate) program 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. All students in the Junior/Intermediate stream must complete at least one half-credit course in each of the following curriculum subjects prior to entering year 5: English, mathematics, science, Canadian geography, and Canadian history. These can be 4U/M courses taken during high school, or university undergraduate level courses. For students who have not completed Canadian geography or Canadian history courses before attending Brock, please refer to your Program Plan or the Faculty of Education Academic Advisors for a list of options. These requirements must be completed by the end of the Fall/Winter session of 4th year. Students are also encouraged to take arts and physical education courses. |
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