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Catalogue reference 2024-25
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Specializations and variants
Manager, Academic Advising, Professional and Undergraduate Programs Ethna Bernat
Students should note that this is a limited enrolment program and admission is not guaranteed by attainment of the minimum requirements.
Honours Program
Program pathways and conditions
These tables reproduce the source requirements for the indicated period. Official interpretation is the responsibility of the university.
Pathway 1
| Year 2. A maximum of 2.0 Year 1 credits can be included in a second teachable subject. Students must complete a second teachable subject (minimum 3.0 credits) prior to starting Year 5. 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 are credited to the BSc. For this reason, a student who transfers out of the BSc/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. |
| Year 2. A maximum of 2.0 Year 1 credits can be included in a second teachable subject. Students must complete a second teachable subject (minimum 3.0 credits) prior to starting Year 5. A minimum of 10.5 academic undergraduate credits in Mathematics and Sciences must be completed for a BSc Honours degree to be awarded. | 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. |
| Year 5. Terms of study at another institution during Fall/Winter sessions must receive program approval. 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. | Successful graduates will receive a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree 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. |
| Year 5. Terms of study at another institution during Fall/Winter sessions must receive program approval. 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. | 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. | |
| Year 5. Terms of study at another institution during Fall/Winter sessions must receive program approval. 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. | Ontario College of Teachers Criminal Records Screening Policy | |
| Year 5. Terms of study at another institution during Fall/Winter sessions must receive program approval. 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. | 1. The Ontario College of Teachers requires both a criminal record check and a criminal record declaration by the applicant as necessary components of registration for new applicants. |
| Year 5. Terms of study at another institution during Fall/Winter sessions must receive program approval. 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. | 2. The costs associated with the provision of the criminal record check and any appeals are to be borne by the applicant. |
| Year 5. Terms of study at another institution during Fall/Winter sessions must receive program approval. 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. | 3. All positive reports of criminal offences will be examined by the Ontario College of Teachers Registrar to determine whether the record of offence(s) is relevant to the applicant's honesty, integrity and/or suitability to practice the profession and whether the offence(s) constitute reasonable grounds for refusal to issue a certificate of qualification and registration, or to impose terms, conditions or limitations on registration, in accordance with Section 18(2) of the Ontario College of Teachers Act. |
| Year 5. Terms of study at another institution during Fall/Winter sessions must receive program approval. 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. | 4. Applicants for registration by the Ontario College of Teachers will be advised of the reasons for the decisions of the Ontario College of Teachers Registrar to refuse certification or to impose terms, conditions or limitations and that appeals to these decisions will be determined in accordance with Part III of the Ontario College of Teachers Act. |
| Year 5. Terms of study at another institution during Fall/Winter sessions must receive program approval. 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. | Questions regarding the policy should be directed to the Ontario College of Teachers. |
| Year 5. Terms of study at another institution during Fall/Winter sessions must receive program approval. 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. | Admissions | |
Pathway 2
| Year 1 credits can be included. Available second teachable subjects:DRAMATIC ARTS - Course credits in creativity-based practical work with a reflective component are required. A maximum of 1.0 credit in theory-based courses, history of theatre/drama/dramatic literature. | Recommended course sequence - DART 1F50 or 1F01 ; DART 1F40 ; one of DART 2P95 , 2P96 , or 2P97 ; and one-half DART credit numbered 2(alpha)00 or above.ENGLISH - Courses must be designated as ENGL . A minimum of 1.0 credit in English literature/poetry. At least 1.0 credit in Canadian content preferred.FRENCH (second language) - A minimum of 2.0 credits must be in grammar/composition, both of which must be given in French. A maximum of 1.0 credit in translation. |
| Year 1 credits can be included. Available second teachable subjects:DRAMATIC ARTS - Course credits in creativity-based practical work with a reflective component are required. A maximum of 1.0 credit in theory-based courses, history of theatre/drama/dramatic literature. | For course suggestions, please refer to "Program Notes" in the FREN undergraduate calendar.GEOGRAPHY - A minimum of 0.5 credit in Canadian geography. A maximum of 1.0 credit in Earth Sciences .HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION - 2.0 credits must be activity-based courses in Physical Education . Minimum of 1.0 credit in health-related courses.HISTORY - A minimum of 1.0 credit in Canadian history. |
| Year 1 credits can be included. Available second teachable subjects:DRAMATIC ARTS - Course credits in creativity-based practical work with a reflective component are required. A maximum of 1.0 credit in theory-based courses, history of theatre/drama/dramatic literature. | All credits must be designated as or cross listed with HIST , with the exception of a maximum of 1.0 CLAS or VISA credit in Greek/Roman civilization or art history.MATHEMATICS - A maximum of 1.0 credit in STAT . |
| Year 1 credits can be included. Available second teachable subjects:DRAMATIC ARTS - Course credits in creativity-based practical work with a reflective component are required. A maximum of 1.0 credit in theory-based courses, history of theatre/drama/dramatic literature. | For course suggestions, please refer to "Programs and Courses for Future Teachers" in the MATH undergraduate calendar.SCIENCE - BIOLOGY - A maximum of 1.0 credit in BIOL courses containing content in Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry or Biomechanics.SCIENCE - CHEMISTRY - Maximum of 1.0 credit in Biochemistry accepted.SCIENCE - GENERAL - 2.0 credits in one subject must be from Biology, Chemistry or Physics (including Astronomy). |
| Year 1 credits can be included. Available second teachable subjects:DRAMATIC ARTS - Course credits in creativity-based practical work with a reflective component are required. A maximum of 1.0 credit in theory-based courses, history of theatre/drama/dramatic literature. | The remaining credit may be from one of these subjects not used, or from Earth Sciences or Physical Geography .SCIENCE - PHYSICS - All 3.0 credits must be in Physics related to: Forces and Motion; Energy, Work, Power, Matter and Energy; Waves-Light and Sound; Electricity, Magnetism, Gravitation; Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems. A maximum of 1.0 credit in Astronomy.VISUAL ARTS - Studio-based course credits are required. |
| Year 1 credits can be included. Available second teachable subjects:DRAMATIC ARTS - Course credits in creativity-based practical work with a reflective component are required. A maximum of 1.0 credit in theory-based courses, history of theatre/drama/dramatic literature. | A maximum of 1.0 VISA credit containing content in film, photography, architecture, fashion, or history of art.For general guidelines on selecting courses for teachable subjects refer to Admissions under Teacher Education. |
| Year 1 credits can be included. Available second teachable subjects:DRAMATIC ARTS - Course credits in creativity-based practical work with a reflective component are required. A maximum of 1.0 credit in theory-based courses, history of theatre/drama/dramatic literature. | 6. Students normally take Geography courses from Group B (see Geography department) to achieve the minimum of 10.5 academic undergraduate credits in Mathematics and Science required for a BSc Honours degree to be awarded. GEOG 2P07 , 2P13 , 2P21 , 2P33 , 2P94 , 3P04 , 3P05 , 3P07 , 3P21 , 3P22 , 3P34 , 3P50 , 3P83 , 3P95 , 4F99 , 4P07 and 4P83 can be taken for either BA or BSc credit. |
| Year 4. | 8. APCO 1P93 is recommended. MATH 2P03 and 2P08 are recommended for students interested in physical chemistry and STAT (MATH ) 1P98 is recommended for students interested in analytical chemistry. |
| Year 4. | 9. Police record check with vulnerable sector screening is required for courses with field placements. Associated fees are the student's responsibility. |
| Year 6. | 11. In 20 credit degree programs a maximum of eight credits may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99; at least three credits must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above; at least three credits must be numbered 3(alpha)90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above. In some circumstances, in order to meet university degree and program requirements, more than 20 credits may be taken. |
| Year 6. | 12. One Science credit is required and must be from BCHM , BIOL , CHEM , COSC , ERSC , MATH , PHYS and STAT (excluding ASTR 1P01 , 1P02, BIOL 1F25, 1P23, 1P24 , 1P27, 1P28, CHEM 1P00 , ERSC 1P92 , SCIE 1P50, 1P51 and 1P52). |
Pathway 3
| Year 1 | BIOL 1P91 , 1P92 and 1P96 |
| Year 1 | CHEM 1P91 and 1P92 |
| Year 1 | CHYS 1F90 |
| Year 1 | MATH 1P97 |
| Year 1 | one Humanities context credit |
| Year 2 | BIOL 2P02 , 2P03 , 2P05 and 2Q04 |
| Year 2 | CHYS 2P10 |
| Year 2 | EDUC 2P95 (see program note 1 ) |
| Year 2 | EDUC 1F95 |
| Year 2 | one credit in second teachable subject (see program note 5 ) |
| Year 3 | Four BIOL credits numbered 2(alpha)90 or above |
| Year 3 | EDBE 8P50 |
| Year 3 | one credit in second teachable subject (see program note 5 ) |
| Year 4 | Three BIOL credits numbered 3(alpha)90 or above |
| Year 4 | one of EDUC 3P60 , 3P70 , 3P90 , 3P91 , 3P95 , 3P96 , 3P97 , 4P01 , 4P03 , 4P29 , 4P35 , 4P36 , 4P46 , 4P47 , 4P48 , 4P62 , 4P70 , 4P75 , 4P76 , 4P80 , 4P95 , LCBE 6P14 , 6P15 or 6P16 (see program note 7 ) |
| Year 4 | EDUC 4P19 |
| Year 4 | one credit in second teachable subject (see program note 5 ) |
| Year 5 | EDBE 8D01 , 8F79 , 8P70 , 8P71 , 8P72 , 8P73 and 8P78 (see program note 2 ) |
| Year 5 | one credit from EDBE 8F73 , 8F74 , 8F75 , 8F76 , 8F77 , 8F78 , 8F80 , 8F81 , 8F82 , 8F83 , 8F84 |
| Year 6 | EDBE 8P66 or 8P76 |
| Year 6 | EDBE 8P74 , 8P75 , 8P77 , 8P88 , 8Y03 and 8Y05 |
| Year 6 | one of EDBE 8P82 , 8P83 , 8P84 , 8P85 , 8P86 , 8P87 , 8P89 , 8P90 , 8P91 , 8P92 , 8P93 |
| Year 6 | Chemistry | |
| Year 1 | CHEM 1P91 and 1P92 |
| Year 1 | CHYS 1F90 |
| Year 1 | MATH 1p01 and 1P02, or MATH 1P05 and 1P06 (recommended) |
| Year 1 | PHYS 1P21 or 1P91 |
| Year 1 | PHYS 1P22 or 1P92 |
| Year 1 | One Humanities context credit |
| Year 2 | CHEM 2P20 , 2P21 , 2P32 and 2P42 |
| Year 2 | CHYS 2P10 |
| Year 2 | EDUC 2P95 (see program note 1 ) |
| Year 2 | EDUC 1F95 |
| Year 2 | one credit in second teachable subject (see program note 5 ) |
| Year 3 | CHEM 2P12 , 2P63 , 3P40 and 3P41 |
Courses
These courses were identified on the program source page. Their presence does not mean they are all required in every pathway.
Sources and references
Reference year : 2024-25
Dates and sources are retained to help you verify the information. Translations are provided to facilitate reading; the official source governs conditions and requirements.
Source reference : https://brocku.ca/webcal/2024/undergrad/ecbs.html