The Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree prepares students to become qualified teachers in Ontario schools.

For more details on admissions requirements, visit York University's Future Students website and the Faculty of Education website.

The degree is available in two different delivery models:

• Concurrent
  • Full-time (five or six years for completion of two degrees)
• Consecutive
  • Full-time (four-semester, two-year program)

Successful graduates of the programs receive a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree as well as a recommendation for the Ontario Certificate of Qualification with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT).

Teaching Panels

Students in the Bachelor of Education (BEd) program complete a program that will prepare them to teach in one of three teaching panels:

• Primary/Junior: Grade JK to grade 6
  • This program does not require specific teaching subjects.
• Junior/Intermediate: Grade 4 to Grade 10
  • This program requires the certification in one recognized teaching subject. Teaching subjects available at the Junior-Intermediate level include:

• Intermediate/Senior: Grade 7 to Grade 12
  • This program requires certification in two recognized teaching subjects. Teaching subjects available at the Intermediate-Senior level include:

Students who are participating in the Consecutive program model have already been accepted to the BEd program with the understanding that they have met the requirements for their teaching subjects. 

Since students in the Concurrent program model are completing two degrees concurrently, they need to ensure that they are meeting pre-requisites for the BEd courses in their other degree. The following information outlines these requirements.

Concurrent Degree Requirements

Students who are enrolled concurrently in two degrees at York University must ensure that they have met the requirements in their Bachelor's degree in order to fulfill the requirements for teaching subjects in the Bachelor of Education.

Primary-Junior Requirements - Concurrent

Since the Primary-Junior teacher must be a generalist, it is strongly recommended that students in the Primary-Junior program take as part of their coregistered program some of the following courses in their York program:

• Six credits in Science
• Six credits in Fine Arts
• Six credits in History or Geography
• Six credits in English or Humanities
• Six credits in Mathematics
• Six credits in Kinesiology and Health Science

Junior-Intermediate Requirements - Concurrent

The Junior-Intermediate program qualifies students to teach in Grades 4 to 10. By current Ontario College of Teachers’ regulations, all students must prepare to teach one subject at the Intermediate level as well as to teach at the generalist level all subjects in the Junior-Intermediate division. Students may choose their intermediate division subject from the list of subjects listed above. Students may complete a three-year or four-year (Honours) degree program with a minimum C+ overall average or a 5.00 grade point average.

When selecting their teaching subject, students should note the academic requirements for each subject and the prerequisites for curriculum and instruction courses. For the Junior-Intermediate program a minimum of 24 credits (four full university courses or equivalent) in a subject must be taken in order to register in the teaching subject curriculum ED/XXXX 3000 3.00 and instruction course. A student requires a minimum of 24 credits (four full university courses or equivalent) in the teaching subject to graduate.

Intermediate-Senior Requirements - Concurrent

The Intermediate-Senior program qualifies students to teach in Grades 7 to 12. It may be taken only in conjunction with a four-year (Honours) degree program with a minimum C+ overall average or a 5.00 grade point average. By Ontario College of Teachers’ regulations, all students in the Intermediate-Senior program must become qualified to teach two subjects at the Intermediate-Senior level. It is recommended that students declare their teaching subjects as a Major or Minor in their undergraduate degree program. Students may choose their Intermediate-Senior division subjects from the list above. When selecting two teaching subjects, students should note the academic requirements for each subject and the prerequisites for curriculum and instruction courses.

For the Intermediate-Senior program a student requires a minimum of 36 credits (six full university courses) in one teaching subject area and 18 credits (three full university courses) in the other area to graduate.

Teaching Subject Details - Concurrent

The requirements noted below are for admission to the Intermediate-Senior teaching subject courses (ED/XXXX 4000 3.00 and ED/XXXX 4001 3.00) and for the Junior-Intermediate teaching subject course (ED/XXXX 3000 3.00); these courses are separate from the requirements for the home Faculty degree.

• Junior-Intermediate: 24 credits (four full university courses or equivalent) in a subject must be completed in order to register in the teaching subject curriculum and instruction course. A student requires a minimum of 24 credits (four full university courses or equivalent) in the teaching subject in order to graduate.
• Intermediate-Senior: 36 credits (six full university courses or equivalent) in the first subject area must be completed in order to register in the teaching subject curriculum and instruction course. A minimum of 18 credits (three full university courses or equivalent) in the second subject area must be completed in order to register in the second teaching subject curriculum and instruction course. A student requires a minimum of 36 credits (six full university courses or equivalent) in one teaching subject area and 18 credits (three full university courses or equivalent) in the other area to graduate.

Students are expected to achieve a minimum of C+ in each course fulfilling the requirements for a teaching subject for Junior-Intermediate and Intermediate-Senior. Failure to do so may result in a suspension or involuntary withdrawal from the program or other appropriate recommendation at the discretion of the Faculty Advisor and the Associate Dean (Academic Programs).

Students may wish to consult with teachers' unions (e.g., Qualifications Evaluation Council of Ontario (QECO); Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF)) regarding salary schedules, which may relate to teachers' undergraduate degree programs.

Academic courses for Intermediate-Senior teaching subjects should be taken according to the following patterns:

Accounting (Intermediate/Senior Only)

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits from the teaching subject area and the remaining 18 credits may be from a related business field. 36 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/ACTG 4000 and 4001.
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/ACTG 4000 and 4001.

Biology (Intermediate/Senior Only)

The best preparation for teaching biology as a first teaching subject is an Honours BSc degree in Biology. However, Faculty of Science students who select Biology as their first teaching subject and either Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics as their second teaching subject, may wish to consider the Honours Science degree program which allows for a broader range of courses than in Specialized or Combined Honours.

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject:  At least 36 credits in Biology must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/BIOL 4000 and 4001.
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits in Biology must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/BIOL 4000 and 4001.

Business Studies - General (Intermediate/Senior Only)

The best preparation for teaching business studies is an Honours BA degree or equivalent Honours degree in administrative studies or commerce. Courses can be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor and/or the subject course director.

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits from the teaching subject area or related business fields must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/BUSI 4000 and 4001.

• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/BUSI 4000 and 4001.

Entrepreneurship (Intermediate/Senior Only)

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits from the teaching subject area and the remaining 18 credits may be from a related business field. 36 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/ENTR 4000 and 4001.
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/ENTR 4000 and 4001.

Chemistry (Intermediate/Senior only)

The best preparation for teaching Chemistry as a first teaching subject is an Honours BSc degree in Chemistry. However, Faculty of Science students who select Chemistry as their first teaching subject and either Biology, Physics or Mathematics as their second teaching subject may wish to consider the Honours Science degree program which allows for a broader range of courses than in Specialized or Combined Honours.

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits in Chemistry must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/CHEM 4000 and 4001.
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits in Chemistry must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/CHEM 4000 and 4001.

Computer Studies (Intermediate/Senior only)

The best preparation for teaching Computer Studies is a BA or BSc degree or equivalent Honours degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/COST 4000 and 4001.
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/COST 4000 and 4001.

Dance

The best preparation for teaching Dance is a Specialized Honours BFA degree or equivalent Honours degree in Dance. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Adviser. The following course credits must be completed prior to enrolling in ED/DANC 4000 and 4001 (I/S) and ED/DANC 3000 (J/I).

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits from the teaching subject area are required, including 18 studio credits in Dance and 12 credits in theory-based courses.  12 credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level. 
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits from teaching subject area are required including 12 studio credits in Dance and 6 credits in theory-based courses. 6 credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level.
• Junior/Intermediate: At least 24 credits in the teaching subject area required, including 12 studio credits in Dance and 6 credits in theory-based courses. 6 credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level.

Drama

The best preparation for teaching Drama is a BA or BFA in theatre. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor. The following course credits must be completed prior to enrolling in ED/DRAA 4000 and 4001 (I/S) and ED/DRAA 3000 (J/I).

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits from the teaching subject area are required, including 18 studio credits in Drama and 12 credits in theory-based courses. 12 credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level. 
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits from the teaching subject area are required, including 12 studio credits in Drama and 6 credits in theory-based courses. 6 credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level.
• Junior/Intermediate: At least 24 credits in the teaching subject are required, including 12 studio credits in Drama and 6 credits in theory-based courses. 6 credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level.

Economics (Intermediate/Senior Only)

The best preparation for teaching Economics is a BA degree or equivalent Honours degree in economics. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits in Economics must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/ECON 4000 and 4001.
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits in Economics must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/ECON 4000 and 4001.

English

The following categories may familiarize students with some of the Junior, Intermediate and Senior curriculum expectations for teaching English. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor. Courses on Shakespearian work are highly recommended. Categories of English courses (3.00 credits or/and 6.00 credits) that will meet requirements include:

1. Introductory English Literature
2. Shakespeare
3. Canadian Literature
4. Post-Colonial
5. Gender Studies
6. Language and Writing (e.g., Linguistics)

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject:  At least 36 credits in English from each of the listed fields of study above must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/EN 4000 and 4001.
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits in English must be completed, choosing one course from at least three of the categories above prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/EN 4000 and 4001.
• Junior/Intermediate: At least 24 credits in English, choosing one course from at least three of the categories above prior to enrolling in Semester 3 ED/EN 3000.

Environmental Science (Intermediate/Senior only)

The best preparation for teaching Environmental Science is a BSc degree or an equivalent Honours degree in Environmental Science. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/ENVS 4000 and ED/ENVS 4001.
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject At least 18 credits from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/ENVS 4000 and ED/ENVS 4001.

Family Studies (Intermediate/Senior only)

Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

Family Studies courses are considered with a family focus in Humanities, Psychology, Social Sciences or Sociology, or 12 credits with a combination of family- focused courses across Humanities, Psychology, Social Sciences or Sociology and 12 credits from Early Childhood Education, Health Studies, Business/Commerce or Administrative Studies or Fashion Studies.

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/FAST 4000 and 4001.
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/FAST 4000 and 4001.

French as a Second Language*

The best preparation for teaching French is a BA degree or an equivalent Honours degree in French. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

• Intermediate/Senior - First Teaching Subject: 36 credits in French must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/FREN 4000 and 4001. Students must complete a total of 36 credits including:
  • 18 credits in language
  • 12 credits in linguistics
  • six credits in literature
• Intermediate-Senior Second Teaching Subject: Students must complete at least 18 credits in French including in the following prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/FREN 4000 and 4001:
  • 12 credits in language
  • six credits in linguistics
• Junior/Intermediate: 24 credits in French including the following must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 ED/FREN 3000 3.00.
  • 12 credits in language
  • six credits in linguistics

* For Glendon students' requirements for the Bachelor of Education - French, please see details below.

Geography

The best preparation for teaching Geography is an Honours degree in Geography. In the Intermediate-Senior level some courses from a related field such as Environmental Studies may be considered as equivalents; courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

• Intermediate/Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits including 12 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/GEOG 4000 and 4001.
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits in Geography including 6 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/GEOG 4000 and 4001.
• Junior/Intermediate: At least 24 credits in Geography including 6 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level must be completed prior to enrolling Semester 3 ED/GEOG 3000.

It is recommended that students take a 3.00-credit course in the Geoinformatics theme area.

Health and Physical Education

Students will take four practicum (PKIN) activity courses from the six core areas. The six core areas include:

1. Aquatics (200)
2. Team Sports (300)
3. Individual and dual sports (400)
4. Dance/gymnastics (500)
5. Track and Field (600)
6. Emergency Care (700)

• Students must complete nine introductory credits in Kinesiology, with the remaining Kinesiology credits above the 1000-year level.
• Intermediate/Senior - First teaching subject: At least 36 credits including 12 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/PHED 4000 and 4001.
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits including six credits  at the 3000 or 4000 level from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/PHED 4000 and 4001.
• Junior/Intermediate: At least 6 credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level. 24 credits from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 ED/PHED 3000 3.00.

History

The best preparation for teaching History is a BA degree or equivalent Honours degree in History. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor. Students are encouraged to include courses reflecting the diverse nature of history and society. It is highly recommended to include courses involving themes such as race, gender, ethnicity and class, and also courses reflecting the histories of non-Western nations and cultures. Candidates are required to complete six credits in Canadian History but an additional six credits is strongly recommended. In addition, 12 credits must be from two of the following areas of History: Global South, European, Ancient World or American History.

• Intermediate/Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits including 12 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/HIST 4000 and 4001.
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits including six credits at the 3000 or 4000 level from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/HIST 4000 and 4001.
• Junior/Intermediate: At least 24 credits including six credits completed at the 3000 or 4000 level must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 ED/HIST 3000. 

Information and Communication Technology (Intermediate/Senior only)

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/ITEC 4000 and 4001.
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credit courses from the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in in Semester 3 and 4 ED/ITEC 4000 and 4001.

Law (Intermediate/Senior only)

The best preparation for teaching Law is a BA degree or equivalent Honours degree in Law and Society or Criminology. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor. Additional courses in Law, Criminal Procedure, Justice and other areas related to Law may be included in this teaching subject.

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits in the teaching subjestc area including 12 credits in Criminal Law and 12 credits from Philosophy of Law or Crime and Social Conditions. 12 credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level. 36 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/LAW 4000 and 4001.
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits in the teaching subject area as follows: 12 credits in Crminal Law and six credits from Philosophy of Law or Crime and Social Conditions including six credits at the 3000 or 4000 level must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/LAW 4000 and 4001.

Mathematics

The following courses, or approved equivalents, must be included for a teaching subject in Mathematics. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor:

1. six credits in Calculus
2. six credits in Linear Algebra
3. six credits in Probability and Statistics
4. six credits in Proof-based Mathematics (or three credits in proof-based mathematics and three credits in modeling)

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Smester 1 and 2 ED/MATH 4000 and 4001.
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits, consisting of six credits each in Calculus and Linear Algebra. Some combination of Probability and Statistics and/or Proof-based Mathematics should account for the remaining six credits, must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 ED/MATH 4000 and 4001.
• Junior/Intermediate: At least 24 credits of the courses listed above must be completed prior to enrolling in Semeters 3 ED/MATH 3000. 

Music (Instrumental)

The best preparation for teaching Music is a BFA or equivalent Honours degree in Music. Before taking the practicum-seminar(s), students are generally required to have completed the core curriculum as set out by the Music Department, School of the Arts, Music, Performance and Design. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor. The following course credits must be completed prior to enrolling in ED/MUSI 4000 and 4001 (I/S) and ED/MUSI 3000 (J/I).

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject:  At least 36 credits from the teaching subject area are required,  including 18 studio credits in Music and 12 credits in theory-based courses. 12 credits must be completed  at the 3000 or 4000.
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits from the teaching subject area are required, including 12 studio credits in Music and 6 credits in theory-based courses. 6 credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level. 
• Junior/Intermediate: At least 24 credits from the teaching subject area are required, including 12 studio credits in Music. 12 credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level. 

Philosophy (Intermediate/Senior only)

The best preparation for teaching Philosophy is a BA degree or an equivalent Honours degree in Philosophy. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits (or equivalent) courses must be completed in Philosophy including 18 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level in Philosophy must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/PHIL 4000 and 4001.
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least  24 credits (or equivalent) courses must be completed in Philosophy, six credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level in Philosophy prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/PHIL 4000 and 4001.

Political Science (Intermediate/Senior only)

The best preparation for teaching Political Science is a BA degree or an equivalent Honours degree in Political Science. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits must be completed including 12 credits at 3000 or 4000 level in the teaching subject area prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/POLS 4000 and 4001.
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits must be completed including 6 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level in in the teaching subject area prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/POLS 4000 and 4001.

Physics (Intermediate/Senior only)

The best preparation for teaching Physics as a first teaching subject is an Honours BSc degree in Physics. However, Faculty of Science students who select Physics as their first teaching subject and Biology, Chemistry or Mathematics as their second teaching subject may wish to consider the Honours Science degree program, which allows for a broader range of courses than in Specialized or Combined Honours.

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/PHYS 4000 and 4001.
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject:  At least 18 credits in Physics prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/PHYS 4000 and 4001.

Religious Education in Catholic Schools (Intermediate/Senior only)

Religious Studies as a teaching subject offers courses that include areas of Religion, Culture, Biblical or Christian Studies.

Courses must be selected from within the course list of the Religious Studies program. The resulting qualifications will enable the student to design a comparative religion course as well as teach within public, private and secondary school settings. Course selections should be made in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits in Religious Studies area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/RELS 4000 and 4001.
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits in Religious Studies area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/RELS 4000 and 4001.

Teaching in Ontario Catholic Schools - Aditional Qualification course (AQ) offered by the Faculty of Education Professional and Development Office

Students wishing to teach in the Catholic School Boards will be required to enrol in the AQ "Religious Education: Teaching in Catholic Schools". Intended to introduce pre-service teacher candidates to professional practice and to extend knowledge and skills in the delivery of Ontario Catholic curriculum, this course answers the question, “What do I need to know to begin teaching in Ontario Catholic Schools?” Critical to the implementation of this course is the modeling of a positive learning environment that reflects care, professional knowledge, ethical practice, leadership and ongoing learning.

For more information: https://www.yorku.ca/edu/professional-learning/

Science - General

The best preparation for teaching Science as a first teaching subject is an Honours BSc degree in Science. Students must have completed a combination of courses spanning two of the following subject areas: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. We accept additional courses from Earth and Atmospheric Space Science or Natural Science.

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/SCIE 4000 and 4001.
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/SCIE 4000 and 4001.
• Junior/Intermediate: 24 credits prior to enrolling in Semester 3 ED/SCIE 3000.

Social Science - General (Intermediate/Senior only)

The best preparation for teaching Social Science - General is a BA degree or equivalent Honours degree in Anthropology, Educational Studies, Humanities, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Science and/or Sociology. Students must take full-year (or equivalent) courses spanning at least two of the following subject areas: Anthropology, Humanities, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Science and Sociology. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor.

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits in the teaching subject area, including 18 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 1 and 2 ED/SOSC 4000 and 4001.
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: 18 credits in  teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in Semester 3 and 4 ED/SOSC 4000 and 4001. 

Visual Arts

The best preparation for teaching Visual Arts is a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree or equivalent Honours degree in Visual Arts. Courses may be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education Advisor. The following course credits must be completed prior to enrolling in ED/VISA 4000 and 4001 (I/S) and ED/VISA 3000 (J/I).

• Intermediate-Senior - First Teaching Subject: At least 36 credits are required as follows: 18 studio credits in three of the following categories – Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking or Sculpture and 12 credits in theory-based courses. A minimum of 12 credits must be taken at the 3000 or 4000 level.  
• Intermediate-Senior - Second Teaching Subject: At least 18 credits are required as follows: nine studio credits in two of the following categories – Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking or Sculpture, and 6 credits in theory-based courses. A minimum of 6 credits must be taken at the 3000 or 4000 level.  
• Junior/Intermediate: At least 24 credits are required as follows: nine studio credits in two of the following categories – Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking or Sculpture, and 6 credits in theory-based courses. A minimum of 6 credits must be taken at the 3000 or 4000 level.  

Concurrent Students' Schedule

Students in the Concurrent program will complete their undergraduate program (home faculty) requirements prior to moving into the two year Bachelor of Education (BEd) teaching certification program. The Bachelor of Education progarm runs for four semesters in two consecutive years - Fall/Winter, Fall/Winter. 

French as a Second Language - Glendon campus

Glendon students who are pursuing the French Bachelor of Education (BEd) will complete the BEd in years 5 and 6 of their studies (the final years of their program -- or if pursuing a General BA with a teaching certification in Primary-Junior or Junior-Intermediate in years 4 and 5) after completing the undergraduate degree program requirements at Glendon. The  BEd program runs for four semesters in two consecutive years – Fall/Winter, Fall/Winter.

Culture Credits

Considerable emphasis in the Bachelor of Education (French) program on Glendon campus is placed on ensuring excellent French language proficiency and a deep understanding of francophone cultures. To satisfy the francophone cultural component of the program, prior to entering the BEd program, Glendon students will have participated in either a one-year study program in a francophone context or they will have completed 12 credits in courses related to francophone culture; these credits will be counted as a part of the Glendon Bachelor's degree. Approved Culture Credit courses offered through Glendon and the York University Keele campus.

Note: The BEd (French) degree is currently offered for the most part at the Glendon campus.

The best preparation for teaching French at the Primary-Junior certification level is a BA degree in French Studies. Junior-Intermediate and Intermediate-Senior certification levels must declare French Studies as their major with York University Glendon and first teachable. Courses may be chosen in consultation with an Education Advisor.

Glendon - Junior/Intermediate

Francophone Students: Students must complete a total of 24 credits, starting with GL/FRAN 2710 3.00 (or equivalent) as follows:

• 12 credits in language including GL/FRAN 2710 3.00 (or equivalent)
• six credits in literature
• six credits in linguistics

24 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in ED/EDFR 2000 3.00

Non-Francophone Students: Students must complete a total of 24 credits, starting with GL/FRAN 2810 6.00 (or equivalent) as follows:

• 18 credits in language and six credits in literature including GL/FRAN 2810 6.00 (or equivalent) or
• 18 credits in language and six credits in linguistics including GL/FRAN 2810 6.00 (or equivalent)

24 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in ED/EDFR 2000 3.00

Glendon - Intermediate/Senior

First Teaching Subject - Francophone Students: Students must complete a total of 36 credits starting with GL/FRAN 2710 3.00 (or equivalent), including:

• 12 credits in language including GL/FRAN 2710 3.00 (or equivalent)
• 12 credits in linguistics
• 12 credits in literature

36 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in ED/EDFR 2000 3.00

First Teaching Subject - Non-Francophone Students: Students must complete a total of 36 credits starting with GL/FRAN 2810 6.00 (or equivalent) including:

• 18 credits in language, 12 credits in linguistics and six credits in literature including GL/FRAN 2810 6.00 (or equivalent) or
• 18 credits in language, six credits in linguistics and 12 credits in literatures including GL/FRAN 2810 6.00 (or equivalent)

36 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in ED/EDFR 2000 3.00

York University's Faculty of Education offers an opportunity to pursue a teaching career in Technological Education. The Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Technological Education is open to individuals with demonstrated technological competence in field that aligns with the technological education curriculum. Applicants must apply to the Intermediate/Senior certification level.

Students are registered as York University students and attend classes at York University's Keele campus. The BEd program includes compulsory and elective courses and supervised practicum placements in school and community settings. Graduates of the BEd - Technological Education program will be certified to teach at the Intermediate/Senior level in one of the following technological education subjects at the Intermediate-Senior level (grades 9 to 12):

• Communications Technology
• Computer Technology
• Construction Technology
• Green Industries
• Hairstyling and Aesthetics
• Health Care
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Manufacturing Technology
• Technological Design
• Transportation Technology

Application:

• Open to individuals who have a degree in a related technology field that aligns with the Technological Education curriculum. Applicants are required to have a minimum of a “B” average and a minimum of two years of work-related experience in the area of their degree prior to graduating from the York BEd Technological Education program.
• Open to individuals who have a degree not aligned with one of the areas of Technological Education but who have five years of related work experience. Applicants are required to have a minimum B average.
• Open to individuals with a "Three-year Advance Diploma" in a related technology field that aligns with the Technological Education curriculum from a recognized College program. Applicants are required to have a minimum of a “B” average and a minimum of two years of work experience in a related technolgy field. Visit the Faculty of Education website for a list of three year Advanced College Diplomas.
• Open to individuals with a Certificate of Qualification in technology field that aligns with the Technological Education curriculum in good standing with the Ontario College of Trades. Candidates are required to have a minimum of two years of related work experience prior to graduating from the York BEd Technological Education program.

Students apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website at ouac.on.ca.

Program:

• Students can participate in the program in either the Concurrent or  Consecutive delivery models.
• Students in the program are registered as full-time York University students and are expected to attend classes at York University’s Keele campus; school and community practicum placements will be determined in partner school boards and organizations by the Faculty of Education. School placements are supervised by Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)-certified teachers.

Direct Entry for High School Students - Bachelor of Education (BEd)

A select number of high-school applicants who have been accepted to York University Faculties can apply to for this opportunity to directly enter the Bachelor of Education's (BEd) Concurrent program model. Students who are accepted into this direct-entry admission model will take one course with the Faculty of Education in their first year of study at York, which will count towards their other degree.

To be eligible to participate in the BEd program's Concurrent program, Direct-Entry students will be need to meet the BEd Concurrent admission requirements; if these requirements are met, they do not need to apply later during their degree programs.

Faculties that allow students to participate in the BEd program concurrently with their own degree programs include:

• Faculty of Education (Educational Studies)
• Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change
• Faculty of Health
• Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies
• Faculty of Science
• Glendon
• Lassonde School of Engineering
• School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design