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The Department of Integrated Studies in Education, created in September 2001, incorporates the programs and staff previously associated with the Departments of Culture and Values in Education, Educational Studies, Second Language Education, and First Nations and Inuit Education.
The Department offers four-year programs for CEGEP graduates and five-year programs for out-of-province students leading to a B.Ed. degree, and offers a three-year program for CEGEP graduates and four-year program for out-of-province students leading to a B.A.(Education) degree.
For overview of undergraduate bachelor of education programs, see mcgill.ca/dise/undergrad. For overview of undergraduate bachelor of education programs leading to teacher certification, see mcgill.ca/dise/teachercert.
The following is an overview of programs offered by the Department of Integrated Studies in Education.
The aim of the B.Ed. Secondary program is to prepare strong teachers for the secondary school level. This integrated 120-credit program (150 credits for out-of-province students) consists of academic studies to provide background depth in subjects taught in the secondary school, and professional studies in pedagogy, curriculum, and educational foundations organized around school-based field experiences. Students choose their teaching profiles from: English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, and Social Sciences (History and Citizenship, and one of Geography or Ethics and Religious Culture). Students applying to the B.Ed. Secondary in the areas of Mathematics or Science and Technology should refer to mcgill.ca/applying/requirements for specific admission requirements.
This program provides students with the opportunity to obtain a Bachelor of Music degree and a Bachelor of Education degree concurrently. The two degrees are awarded during the same convocation period. This integrated program consists of studies in music to develop musicianship and professional studies in pedagogy, curriculum, and educational foundations organized around school-based field experiences in elementary and secondary music classrooms. Students who have completed Quebec CEGEP, French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or at least one year of university studies are normally enrolled in a program requiring the completion of 137 credits.
Applicants without a completed Bachelor of Music degree who wish to pursue a teacher education degree specializing in Music should apply to the Concurrent Bachelor of Music (Music Education)/Bachelor of Education in Music program. Students who have partially completed a Bachelor of Music program are eligible to apply for Advanced Standing in the Concurrent program.
The aim of the B.Ed. Kindergarten and Elementary program is to prepare strong teachers for the elementary school level. This integrated 120-credit program (150 credits for out-of-province students) consists of academic studies to provide a generalist background in elementary school subjects and professional studies in pedagogy, curriculum, and educational foundations organized around school-based field experiences.
Options within the B.Ed. (Kindergarten and Elementary) program are:
This program prepares specialist teachers to teach English as a second language (ESL) at both the elementary level (including regular and intensive ESL) and the secondary level (including regular ESL and enriched ESL). This integrated 120-credit program (150 credits for out-of-province students) consists of academic and professional components. The academic components provide students with opportunities to develop a broad liberal education and to study language and language learning from linguistic, social, cultural, and psychological perspectives. The professional components revolve around school-based field experiences, which are supported by studies in pedagogy, curriculum, and educational foundations.
Prior to admission, applicants to the B.Ed. TESL program must also pass the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT). Eligible applicants will receive email notification from the Admissions Office regarding registration for the ELPT. Please contact info.dise [at] mcgill.ca for further information.
An option within the B.Ed. in Teaching English as a Second Language program is:
The Department of Integrated Studies in Education offers a number of in-community programs through the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education: a B.Ed. K/Elem First Nations and Inuit Studies; a Certificate in Education for First Nations and Inuit; a Certificate in Indigenous Language and Literacy Education; a Certificate in Middle School Education in Indigenous Communities; a Certificate in First Nations and Inuit Educational Leadership; a Certificate in First Nations and Inuit Student Personnel Services; and a Bachelor of Education for Certified Teachers.
At the graduate level, the Department offers M.A. programs with thesis and non-thesis options in the following areas: Education and Society, Educational Leadership, and Second Language Education.
The Department offers a Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (MATL), leading to teacher certification at the secondary level for those meeting specific criteria. See mcgill.ca/dise/grad.
The Department also offers graduate certificates in Leadership, Teaching English as a Second Language and P茅dagogie de l'Immersion Fran莽aise. See mcgill.ca/dise/grad.
The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Secondary English program requires 120 credits and leads to teacher certification. Students who have not completed Quebec CEGEP, French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or at least one year of university studies prior to commencing the B.Ed. must also complete a minimum of 30 credits of Freshman courses (in addition to...
For more information, see Secondary English (120 credits).
The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) 鈥� Secondary Mathematics program requires 120 credits and leads to teacher certification. Students who have not completed Quebec CEGEP, French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or at least one year of university studies prior to commencing the B.Ed. must also complete a minimum of 30 credits of Freshman courses (in...
For more information, see Secondary Mathematics (120 credits).
The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Secondary Science and Technology program requires 120 credits and leads to teacher certification. Students who have not completed Quebec CEGEP, French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or at least one year of university studies prior to commencing the B.Ed. must also complete a minimum of 30 credits of Freshman courses...
For more information, see Secondary Science and Technology (120 credits).
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Secondary Social Sciences - History and Citizenship, Geography program requires 120 credits and leads to teacher certification. Students who have not completed Quebec CEGEP, French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or at least one year of university studies prior to commencing the B.Ed. must also complete a minimum of 30...
For more information, see Secondary Social Sciences - History and Citizenship, Geography (120 credits).
The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Secondary Social Sciences - History and Citizenship, Culture and Citizenship in Quebec program requires 120 credits and leads to teacher certification. Students who have not completed Quebec CEGEP, French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or at least one year of university studies prior to commencing the B.Ed. must also...
For more information, see Secondary Social Sciences - History and Citizenship, Culture and Citizenship in Quebec (120 credits).
The B.A.(Education): Major Education in Global Contexts is intended to equip students with a strong grounding in educational theory, issues and challenges, with an emphasis on building in-depth understandings on key issues facing education in diverse global contexts. A foundational program, it provides a variety of pathways for future study or employment for our...
For more information, see Major Education in Global Contexts (90 credits).
The Concurrent B.Mus./B.Ed. combines the Bachelor of Music (Major Music Education) with the Bachelor of Education (Music Elementary and Secondary). ...
For more information, see Major Music Education and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Music Elementary and Secondary (170 credits).
Applicants without a completed Bachelor of Music degree who wish to pursue a teacher education degree specializing in Music should apply to the Concurrent Bachelor of Music (Music Education)/Bachelor of Education in Music program. Students who have partially completed a Bachelor of Music program are eligible to apply for Advanced Standing in the Concurrent program.
Application to the Concurrent B.Mus./B.Ed. program may be made online at mcgill.ca/undergraduate-admissions/apply. Information is available on that site or may be obtained from:
Those who have completed a Bachelor of Music degree from a North American university should apply to the Bachelor of Education in Music program in the Faculty of Education and, if eligible, will receive Advanced Standing for applicable courses. Application to the Bachelor of Education in Music may be made online at mcgill.ca/undergraduate-admissions/apply. Information is available on that site or may be obtained from:
Program details are available from:
The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Kindergarten and Elementary Education program requires 120 credits and leads to teacher certification. Students who have not completed Quebec CEGEP, French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or at least one year of university studies prior to commencing the B.Ed. must also complete a minimum of 30 credits of Freshman...
For more information, see Kindergarten and Elementary Education (120 credits).
The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Kindergarten and Elementary Education - First Nations and Inuit Studies program requires 120 credits and leads to teacher certification. Interested applicants must contact the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education for admission information; please call 514-398-4527. ...
For more information, see Kindergarten and Elementary Education - First Nations and Inuit Studies (120 credits).
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Kindergarten and Elementary Jewish Studies program requires 120 credits and leads to teacher certification. Students who have not completed Quebec CEGEP, French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or at least one year of university studies prior to commencing the B.Ed. must also complete a minimum of 30 credits of Freshman...
For more information, see Kindergarten and Elementary Jewish Studies (120 credits).
The Kindergarten and Elementary P茅dagogie de l'Immersion Fran莽aise major is designed to meet the needs of students enrolled in the B.Ed. Kindergarten and Elementary program who wish to teach in French immersion contexts. It consists of 30 credits of French and second language education courses embedded within the regular B.Ed. Kindergarten and Elementary program....
For more information, see Kindergarten and Elementary P茅dagogie de l'Immersion Fran莽aise (120 credits).
The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Teaching English as a Second Language - TESL Elementary and Secondary program requires 120 credits and leads to teacher certification. Students who have not completed Quebec CEGEP, French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or at least one year of university studies prior to commencing the B.Ed. must also complete a...
For more information, see Teaching English as a Second Language - TESL Elementary and Secondary (120 credits).
This program requires 120 credits and leads to teacher certification. Students who have not completed Quebec CEGEP, French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or at least one year of university studies prior to commencing the B.Ed. must also complete a minimum of 30 credits of Freshman courses (in addition to the 120-credit program) for a total of 150...
For more information, see Teaching English as a Second Language - TESL Elementary and Secondary:Teaching Greek Language & Culture (120 credits).
