Bachelor of Education (BEd) Consecutive Program
www.nipissingu.caNorth Bay, Ontario
Schulich School of Education
Schulich School of EducationAn Internationally Recognized Leader
The Schulich School of Education at Nipissing University is built on a tradition of excellence and is committed to providing innovative education programs. As a Schulich graduate, you will have a distinct advantage in the job market.
Schulich School of Education Advantages: 19 weeks of practicum in Ontario classrooms 60 hours of Community Leadership Experience Opportunity to participate in a supervised international
teaching experience Dedicated, accessible and supportive Faculty Advisors 4 semesters of classes with exceptional professors Lifelong engagement with outstanding alumni and faculty Receive individualized attention from supportive faculty and staff Learn how to effectively integrate educational theory and cutting-edge
technology into teaching Discover how to make learning interactive and relevant Develop outstanding skills in classroom management and planning Engage in thoughtful debate with professors and colleagues Critically assess your own learning
Nipissing University Advantages: Safe, friendly, community environment Personalized student experience Small interactive classes Top rated for Quality of Teaching and Learning Top rated for Career Preparation Some of the best residences and residence programming in Canada
What can I do with my BEd degree? Secure a classroom teaching position Engage in graduate studies; Nipissing offers Master degrees and a PhD in
Education (Educational Sustainability) Pursue additional qualification courses Work as an educator within the fields of healthcare, human resources,
government relations, marketing, publishing, museum studies, etc.
Ive been recruiting for about five years now anditsclear that Nipissings students are always very professional and well prepared to learn about the options they have as a teacher. They always make a great first impression. Well definitely be back next year.
Kate Mills, Manager, Engage Education Canada
Nipissings potential teaching grads are very professional. They were informed, courteous and knowledgeable. It was obvious the training they received from their professors and teachers at Schulich prepared and informed them for different, full time, educational teaching alternatives. Nipissings potential grads were prepared. Please thank your educational staff. On behalf of Maple Leaf Educational Systems, we applaud your student teachers. Your new, potential, graduating students are some of the best in Canada.
Sylvia Bell, Maple Leaf Educational Systems
For more information on teacher education, consult our website at: nipissingu.ca/education2
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Satisfaction with decision to attend Nipissing UniversityVery Satised/Satised
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Satisfaction with quality of teaching at Nipissing University Agree/Strongly Agree
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The Consecutive BEd Program
CROSS-D IV IS IONAL COURSES Legal and Social Foundations Diversity and Inclusion Introduction to Curriculum Design and Teaching Assessment, Evaluation and Communication of Student Learning Curriculum Design and Inquiry Technology Enriched Teaching and Learning Special Needs of Students
DIVIS ION-SPECIFIC CURRICULUM COURSES Subject-specific examination and application of the Ontario Curriculum In the Primary/Junior and Junior/Intermediate Divisions: Visual Arts,
Language and Literacies, Mathematics, Music, Health and Physical Education, Science and Social Studies.
In the Intermediate/Senior Division: Language and Literacies and Mathematics with additional elective choices.
ELECT IVE COURSES
Each division has a required number of electives from which to choose. These include: Aboriginal Education in Canada Environmental Education Across the Curriculum Mental Health in Schools International Teaching Proactive and Inclusive Classroom ManagementList of elective courses offered is subject to change.
PR ACTICUM & COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP EXPER IENCE 19 weeks of practicum in Ontario classrooms Select your top three preferred school boards from 52 school boards in
Ontario to determine your placement location Candidates who are of the Catholic faith may choose to complete practicum
in a Roman Catholic Separate School Board 60 hours of Community Leadership Experience completed in approved
organizations across Ontario Unique opportunity to participate in a supervised education setting in
selected international locations Assigned Faculty Advisors available for support throughout the
practicum experience
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Questions about practicum? Email the Practicum Office at: [email protected]
Students in a Community Leadership Experience placement gain teaching experience outside of a classroom setting.
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Divisions and Teaching Subjects Offered
P RIMARY/JUNIOR (JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 6)
Teacher candidates do not choose teaching subjects.
J UNIOR/INTERMEDIATE (GR ADES 4 TO 10)
Teacher candidates must choose one teaching subject in which they have at least three full undergraduate courses (or six one semester courses).
Teaching subjects offered are:
English All courses presented for this teaching subject must be English literature.
French as a Second Language No more than one full course can be at the first year level. Applicants must possess oral and written fluency in the French language and a thorough knowledge of grammar.
Geography
HistoryTeacher candidates are required to have three full courses in History, with at least a one-semester course being Canadian History.
Mathematics Mathematics courses equivalent to a secondary school Math credit cannot be counted. At least one full course or two one-semester courses must be upper year credits.
Music (Instrumental) All three full courses presented for this teaching subject must be performance based. An additional supplemental form ensures that candidates will be considered based on academic background and experience in the discipline. Applicants should have experience with brass, woodwind and percussion.
Health and Physical Education
Religious Education (Catholic)Practicum takes place in a Roman Catholic Separate School Board and teacher candidates must be of the Catholic faith. A pastoral reference may be required.
Science (General) The three full undergraduate courses must be a combination of Biology, Chemistry and Physics with at least two of the three disciplines.
Visual Arts All three undergraduate courses must be studio courses in Art Fundamentals. A supplemental form ensures that candidates will be considered based on academic background and experience in the discipline.
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I NTERMEDIATE/SENIOR (GR ADES 7 TO 12)
Candidates must have at least five full undergraduate courses (or ten one semester courses) in the first teaching subject and at least three full undergraduate courses (or six one semester courses) in the second teaching subject.
Business Studies GeneralAs a first teaching subject, five full courses are required from at least two of: Organizations (Human Resources), Management, Marketing, Business Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, and Technology Management. Only one full course in Economics can count toward the requirement.
For Business Studies as a second teaching subject, three full courses are required from at least two of: Organizations (Human Resources), Management, Marketing, Business Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, and Technology Management. Only one course (one semester) in Economics can count toward the requirement.
BiologyBiochemistry can be counted towards Biology or Chemistry, but not both.
Chemistry Biochemistry can be counted towards Biology or Chemistry, but not both.
English All courses presented for this teaching subject must be English literature.
French as a Second Language No more than two full courses towards a first teaching subject in French can be at the first year level. No more than one full course towards a second teaching subject in French can be at the first year level.
Geography
HistoryAs a first teaching subject, candidates are required to have five full courses in History, with at least one full course being Canadian History. As a second teaching subject, candidates are required to have three full courses in History, with at least one-half course being Canadian History.
Mathematics Mathematics courses equivalent to a secondary school Math credit cannot be counted. At least two full courses towards a first teaching subject must be upper-year credits. At least one full course towards a second teaching subject must be upper-year credits.
Music (Instrumental) Applicants must present the required number of courses, including a minimum of three full performance courses. A supplemental form ensures that candidates will be considered based on academic background and experience in the discipline. Applicants should have experience with brass, woodwind and percu
