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Sharpen young minds and prepare them for the future. With a degree in secondary education, you will mentor, guide, and equip high school students with the confidence and skills to succeed beyond the classroom. With options to pursue majors in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, or General Science, future teachers can focus on a fulfilling subject area that drives their love of learning. A commitment to this rewarding profession has long-term benefits for young people, families, and communities.

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To be considered for admission, you must meet specific criteria, including English language proficiency and an overall average of 60 per cent in the following courses or equivalents:

  • English Language Arts 30-1
  • Three subjects from Group A, and/or C
  • One additional subject from Group A, B, C, or D

Within the Secondary degree, each Teaching Major and Minor will include courses which require certain high school prerequisites. Please consult with an Academic Advisor regarding your chosen Teaching Major and Minor.

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In this course, students will develop their knowledge of Indigenous peoples’ histories, educational experiences and knowledge systems, and will further develop their understanding of the significant connections between such knowledge and the professional roles and obligations of teachers. The course will prepare pre-service teachers to implement Indigenous knowledge, and gain understanding about Ways of Knowing and traditions, including land-based teachings and practices from traditional knowledge holders.

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An introductory investigation of the school context from the vantage points of students, teachers and others involved in education. The course includes 3 hours of on-campus work each week and 30-40 hours of field experience in both elementary and secondary classrooms over the term.

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This course will provide education students with the basic skills for using the most common information technology tools currently applied in schools. The types of tools include Internet tools, digital media processing, multimedia/hypermedia presentations, spreadsheets, and databases. The course offers a number of advanced modules dealing with more complex topics in these areas plus additional tools such as those for editing digital video and sound.

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