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Concurrent Teacher
Education Program
In the concurrent program, students will be introduced to education
courses and to the elementary school setting starting in their third or fourth
year of studies and finish their fifth year of studies with two full terms of
education courses. Normally, students complete the program in five years
and graduate with a four-year Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
degree (General or Honours) along with the Bachelor of Education.
Admission to Program
In the fall term of year two, a student may apply for provisional
admission to the concurrent education program. Students can apply to
the education program only if they are admitted to a program, major,
and/or minor(s). Students must achieve year four standing and maintain
the minimum CGPA requirements to be clearly admitted to the program
and enrol in education courses. Application should be made early in
the fall term of year three. In other words, a student may apply as early
as the fall term of year two and as late as the fall term of year three.
Specific deadlines for application are set by the Registrar’s Office.
Criteria for Admission
To be considered for admission, students must have regular admission
status in the Redeemer degree program and have a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 6.50 (C+). Also, students must have
completed Psychology 121 or 122 for admission to the program. In
addition, Math 103 is a prerequisite for admission to the program for
those students who began their undergraduate program at Redeemer in
or after September 2011. Students with university calculus, university
linear algebra, or a Grade 12 U or M mathematics course (with a grade
of 60% or higher) are exempt from this prerequisite.
When applying, students must also provide evidence that they have
had at least 25 hours of experience working in an elementary school
setting with school-aged children. This requirement is normally met
by completing Education 021: Classroom Observation. Equivalent
experience may be accepted as a substitute upon approval of the
Education Department.
Normally, provisional admission to the concurrent teacher education
program must occur by the time a student has completed 30 courses
toward a 50 course degree program. Students who meet the minimum
academic requirements will be interviewed by the Education
Department concerning their interest and qualification for studies
in education. Decisions on provisional admission to the concurrent
education program will be made after the interview has been conducted
and will be reviewed for final approval prior to year four.
Students applying for the junior/intermediate division are required
to present 6 courses/18 credits (progressing in academic rigour) in a
teaching subject listed below. Normally a major or minor will satisfy
this requirement. Students in the primary/junior division do not need to
have a teaching subject. Teaching subjects include:
• Dramatic Arts
• Mathematics
• English
• Music – Instrumental or Vocal
• French (Second Language) • Religious Education
• Geography
• Science – General*
• Health & Physical Education • Visual Arts
• History
*The Science - General teaching subject must include courses from
three separate science subjects.
Students with the following teaching subjects must complete the
specified curriculum methodology courses: Dramatic Arts: EDU-210;
French: EDU-328; Music: EDU-222; Religion: EDU-309 or 310;
Science: EDU-449; and Visual Arts: EDU-321. For specific course
descriptions see page 80.
Concurrent Teacher Education
Program Requirements
Core:
Major:
Minor:
Related
Requirements:
Regular core requirements apply. Education 306 fulfills the second
Philosophy core. Psychology 121 or 122 is recommended as part of
the Social Science Core requirement.
A major option in the arts or sciences from the list below is strongly
recommended. For the junior/intermediate stream, 6 courses/18
credits in a teaching subject from the list below must be included.
Normally a major or minor will satisfy this requirement.
Dramatic Arts
English
French
Geography
Health & Physical Education
History
Mathematics
Music – Instrumental or Vocal
Religious Education
Science – General
Visual Arts
Please note that those who wish to obtain a senior certification after
they have graduated from Redeemer will need to prepare for two
teaching subjects.
Consult the Registrar’s Office for information on the structure of
teaching subjects.
Any minor option or a second major.
Psychology 121 or 122; Math 103 or equivalent; 50 term courses
(150 credits).
All arts/science program requirements must be completed at the
end of year four in order to proceed to year five.
Model Concurrent Teacher Education Program
The following sequence of courses is recommended for students in the
concurrent education program. The intent is that prospective teachers
take their professional courses over a two-year period and also have an
extended practicum experience.
The model program below assumes a five-year concurrent program
with a ten-course major and a six-course minor with two courses
overlapping to fulfill core requirements.
Year 1: Courses in Major (1-2); courses in Minor (1-2); English 103 or 104;
History 105 and one of HIS-107 or 109; Religion and Theology 101;
Psychology 121 or 122; Fine Arts; Physical Education 100.
Year 2: Courses in Major (3); courses in Minor (2); Religion and Theology 201 or
251; Philosophy 121; second Social Science core; both Science core.
Year 3: Courses in Major (3–4); courses in Minor (2–4); remaining Core or
Electives or upgrading minor to a major (2–4).
Year 4: Courses in Major (3); courses in Minor or second major or Electives
(1-2); Education 301 and 303 (2); Education 306; Education 414 and
Curriculum studies electives (1 course or two half-courses); Capstone
requirement in the Major.
Year 5: 10 courses in Education, including a 6-week practicum each term. Students
need to be prepared to participate in practicums with transportation as
placements may be outside of the Greater Hamilton region.
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