Educational Studies - General
Description
Program details
Faculty Education
Faculty Education
Degree Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Delivery method Online
Start dates January; May; September
Length Four semesters (full-time)
Program load Full-time/Part-time
OUAC code DSV
Overview
This fully online program recognizes the growing need for individuals with the knowledge, competencies, and skills to facilitate teaching and learning with technology. The Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies prepares a new kind of leader-expert essential to the knowledge-based economy; an educational expert who possesses both a broad social understanding of education and a critical understanding of digital technologies for learning.
This program has four foci:
1) learning in early childhood environments
2) learning with digital technologies
3) Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and
4) learning in adult settings (corporate, governmental, community-based and professional workplace environments).
All students will be required to complete the program’s nine core education courses (27 credits).
For the remaining 33 credits, students can choose electives from four themes: Early Childhood Studies, Adult Learning with Technology, Digital Technologies, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. By choosing at least four electives (12 credits) from a specific theme, students can apply for that specialization to appear on their transcript.
For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Educational Studies – Advanced Entry. Courses are subject to change without notice.
Note: The Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies program does not qualify a graduate for membership in the Ontario College of Teachers or to teach in Ontario’s elementary and secondary school systems. However, students may choose to apply to Ontario Tech’s Primary/Junior Concurrent Education program which enables students to transition directly into the 16-month Bachelor of Education (BEd) the fall semester following their graduation from the BA. Students must complete all prerequisites and graduate before July 1 during the calendar year they wish to enter the BEd.
All students will be required to complete the program’s nine core education courses (27 credits).
For the remaining 33 credits, students can choose electives from four themes: Early Childhood Studies, Adult Learning with Technology, Digital Technologies, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. By choosing at least four electives (12 credits) from a specific theme, students can apply for that specialization to appear on their transcript.
For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Educational Studies – Advanced Entry. Courses are subject to change without notice.
Note: The Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies program does not qualify a graduate for membership in the Ontario College of Teachers or to teach in Ontario’s elementary and secondary school systems. However, students may choose to apply to Ontario Tech’s Primary/Junior Concurrent Education program which enables students to transition directly into the 16-month Bachelor of Education (BEd) the fall semester following their graduation from the BA. Students must complete all prerequisites and graduate before July 1 during the calendar year they wish to enter the BEd.
Admission Requirements
An Ontario college diploma or Ontario college advanced diploma (or equivalent*) with a minimum mid-70s average.
**Graduates who hold a two or three-year diploma or university degree from outside Ontario should contact the Admissions office to determine their eligibility.
Note: Admission is competitive. Regardless of educational background, all applicants to undergraduate programs must have specific prerequisite subject knowledge for their intended program of study. The specific average or standing required for admission will vary from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria, including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
An Ontario college diploma or Ontario college advanced diploma (or equivalent*) with a minimum mid-70s average.
**Graduates who hold a two or three-year diploma or university degree from outside Ontario should contact the Admissions office to determine their eligibility.
Note: Admission is competitive. Regardless of educational background, all applicants to undergraduate programs must have specific prerequisite subject knowledge for their intended program of study. The specific average or standing required for admission will vary from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria, including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.
Year 1 (30 credit hours)
- EDST 1000U – Foundations of Learning
- EDST 1100U – Problem and Inquiry-Based Learning
- EDST 1130U – Writing & Digital Literacy in the Digital Age
- EDST 1230U – Design Thinking and Visual Design for Educational Contexts
- EDST 2110U – Assessment and Evaluation
- EDST 2140U – Creating Digital Tools
- EDST 2150U – Teaching to Facilitate Learning
- EDST 2500U – Foundations of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- 2 Educational Studies electives
- Year 2 (30 credit hours)
- EDST 3000U – Instructional Design
Educational Studies electives*
All Educational Studies courses that are not required courses are eligible Educational Studies electives. Students may choose to take four specialization courses (outlined below) as electives in order to declare that specialization on their transcript.
Note: Not all electives will be offered every year. Some courses may have prerequisites.
Work-Integrated Learning Courses
A limited number of fourth-year students may participate in a learning experience with a community organization. The practicum course consists of up to 100 hours of fieldwork, in-class seminars, ongoing assignments and a culminating task (e.g., paper or poster). As part of the pre-practicum process, students will be required to acquire a Vulnerable Sector check at their own expense. For additional information, please refer to the course description for EDST 4980U.
- EDST 4980U – Work Integrated Learning I
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Foundations of Learning
- Problem and Inquiry-Based Learning
- Writing and Information Literacy for a Digital Age
- Design Thinking and Visual Design for Educational Contexts
- Assessment & Evaluation
- Creating Digital Tools
- Teaching to Facilitate Learning
- Foundations of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Instructional Design
Overview
- Institution: Ontario Tech University
- Program type: Baccalauréat spécialisé
- Language: English
- Program Code: DSV
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.