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Program Requirements

This Minor allows Science students to develop or explore an interest in Education without committing themselves to completing a B.Ed. degree. Science students who have taken this Minor in Education will have completed some of the credits for the B.Ed. degree should they wish to enrol in that program. Students graduating with a B.Sc. should also consider the Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning () if they are interested in obtaining a teaching license.

This minor program requires an application due to limited enrolment space. Please see for procedures and deadlines.

For more information please contact:

Vanessa Smith
Internships & Student Affairs Office, Faculty of Education
General Information: 514-398-7042
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Required Course (3 credits)

• EDPE 300 Educational Psychology (3 credits)

  Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych (Faculty of Education)

  Overview

  Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology) : Selected theories, models, and concepts relevant to planning and reflecting upon educational practice and improvement. Overview of development, learning, thinking, motivation, individual difference, etc. In relation to applications in classroom teaching and learning, the complementary role of counsellors and psychologists, educational computing and technology. The Youth Protection Act.

  Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018, Summer 2018

  Instructors: Conrod, Scott (Fall) Conrod, Scott (Winter) Conrod, Scott (Summer)

Complementary Courses (15 credits)

9 credits selected from:

One of:

• EDEC 233 Indigenous Education (3 credits)

  Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

  Overview

  Curriculum and Instruction : An exploration of Indigenous knowledge and pedagogy, primarily in Canada but also world-wide. Consideration of the diverse social, cultural, linguistic, political, and pedagogical histories of Indigenous communities. Examines how a teacher's professional identity and practice can be influenced by an understanding of Indigenous knowledge and worldviews.

  Terms: Winter 2018

  Instructors: Metallic, Janine (Winter)

• EDEC 248 Equity and Education (3 credits)

  Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

  Overview

  Curriculum and Instruction : Introduction to and exploration of contemporary issues and theories about equity in education and society in Quebec/Canada from a range of perspectives, including the historical, political, social, and economic. Provides learning opportunities for future educators to critically reflect upon and engage with equity issues and concerns in relation to schooling, including the exploration of classroom resources and activities that foster anti-racism, anti-oppression and intercultural approaches.

  Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018

  Instructors: Ghosh, Ratna (Fall) Mreiwed, Hala; Lewis, Lerona (Winter)

  • Restriction: Students who have taken or are taking EDEC 249 or EDEC 233 cannot take this course for credit.

• EDEC 249 Global Education and Social Justice (3 credits)

  Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

  Overview

  Curriculum and Instruction : A cross-curricular, interdisciplinary approach to teaching/creating learning experiences for students. It will foster critical thinking and nurture lifelong global understanding, active engagement and participation in relation to questions of social, economic, and environmental justice, by infusing these issues in the classroom.

  Terms: Fall 2017

  Instructors: Choudry, Abdul Aziz (Fall)

  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken, or are taking, EDEC 233 or EDEC 248

One of:

• EDEC 260 Philosophical Foundations (3 credits)

  Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

  Overview

  Curriculum and Instruction : Ideas essential for the development of a coherent educational theory and sound professional practice. Reflections on: the nature of the person, of reality, of knowledge, and of value; the aims of education, the nature of the school and the curriculum, the roles and responsibilities of professional educators.

  Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018

  Instructors: White, Boyd Eric (Fall) Zanazanian, Boghos (Winter)

  • Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken EDER 400. Students who have taken or are taking EDEC 261 cannot take this course for credit.

• EDEC 261 Philosophy of Catholic Education (3 credits)

  Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

  Overview

  Curriculum and Instruction : An exploration of the philosophy of Catholic education, and its relevance in the world today.

  Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2017-2018 academic year.

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2017-2018 academic year.

  • Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken EDER 398. Students who have taken or are taking EDEC 260 cannot take this course for credit.

One of:

• EDEC 247 Policy Issues in Quebec Education (3 credits)

  Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

  Overview

  Curriculum and Instruction : This course examines the organization of education in Quebec from various perspectives, including historical, political, social and legal. It aims to provide students with sufficient knowledge that they can begin the life-long learning process of a professional educator, aware of, and contributing to, the policy talk on school.

  Terms: Fall 2017, Summer 2018

  Instructors: Bordonaro, Tino (Fall) Lister, Jason (Summer)

  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDEM 405.

• EDEM 220 Contemporary Issues in Education (3 credits)

  Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

  Overview

  Admin & Policy Studies in Ed : An introduction to contemporary issues in education in local, national and international contexts, including a critical perspective on educational issues by drawing on a variety of analytical frameworks.

  Terms: Fall 2017

  Instructors: Milton, George (Fall)

6 credits from the list below:

* Note: Students select either EDES 335 or EDES 353.

• EDEC 262 Media, Technology and Education (3 credits)

  Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

  Overview

  Curriculum and Instruction : Orientation to the equipment and systems of educational technology. Examination of theories of educational technology, media education and technology education and the exploration and development of possible applications in school settings.

  Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018

  Instructors: Desforges, Roxanne; Trimble, Lisa (Fall) Milton, George; Desforges, Roxanne; Ravinder Kumar, Ravinder Kumar; Benoit, Brian Andrew (Winter)

• EDES 335 Teaching Secondary Science 1 (3 credits) *

  Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

  Overview

  Secondary Education : A survey of the philosophy and curriculum principles behind modern high school courses in the physical and life sciences, especially related to the Quebec context. An examination of teaching methods for junior and senior high school science.

  Terms: Winter 2018

  Instructors: Gonsalves, Allison (Winter)

  • Prerequisite: 18 credits of university science courses at or above the 200 level

  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EDEC 335

  • The course EDES 335 includes a $15 fee covering the cost of printing for the lab manual required by all students registered for the course. The fee is refundable until the end of the add/drop period.

• EDES 353 Teaching Secondary Mathematics 1 (3 credits) *

  Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)

  Overview

  Secondary Education : Provides insight and understanding of the Quebec secondary mathematics program. Focuses on key areas of what secondary mathematics teachers need to know and be able to do to support students' development of mathematical understanding (focus on mathematics content, students' reasoning, and pedagogy).

  Terms: Winter 2018

  Instructors: Jao, Limin (Winter)

  • Prerequisite(s): 18 credits in university mathematics courses at or above the 200 level.

• EDPE 304 Measurement and Evaluation (3 credits)

  Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych (Faculty of Education)

  Overview

  Ed Psych & Couns (Psychology) : The purposes of examinations. Causes of complaints about examinations. Equalizing means and dispersions in distribution of marks. Standardized scores. The percentile system. Essay and objective-type examinations. Taxonomies of educational objectives. Validity and reliability: item analysis.

  Terms: Fall 2017, Winter 2018

  Instructors: Jarrell, Amanda (Fall) Jazvac Martek, Marian (Winter)

• EDPI 341 Instruction in Inclusive Schools (3 credits)

  Offered by: Educational&Counselling Psych (Faculty of Education)

  Overview

  Ed Psych & Couns (Inclusive) : Developing, planning, implementing and evaluating effective learning programs for diverse learners, and consideration of their more general applicability. Adapting curriculum and instruction for learners with varying abilities, learning styles, and needs. Collaboration with students, families, and other educators (or stakeholders) in the instructional process. Application of adaptations at the classroom and school level for all students in inclusive schools.

  Terms: Fall 2017, Summer 2018

  Instructors: Cohen-Gazith, Karen; Saxe, Amanda; Appignanesi, Gus (Fall) Gilpin Mayappo, Beatrice; Wapachee, Mary; Jacob Moses, Hannah; Masty, Susan; Moar Happyjack, Eva; Ottereyes, Mary Ann (Summer)

  • Restriction: Open to B.Ed. students only

  • Also offered through Continuing Education.

  • Prerequisite: EDPE 300.