Educational Studies - Digital Technologies (Advanced Entry)

 

Overview

 

This fully online program recognizes the growing need for individuals with the knowledge, competencies, and skills to facilitate teaching and learning with technology. The Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies prepares a new kind of leader-expert essential to the knowledge-based economy; an educational expert who possesses both a broad social understanding of education and a critical understanding of digital technologies for learning.


All students will be required to complete the program’s nine core education courses (27 credits).

For the remaining 33 credits, students can choose electives from four themes:  Early Childhood Studies, Adult Learning with Technology, Digital Technologies, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. By choosing at least four electives (12 credits) from a specific theme, students can apply for that  specialization to appear on their transcript.

Note: The Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies program does not qualify a graduate for membership in the Ontario College of Teachers or to teach in Ontario’s elementary and secondary school systems.The Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies with a specialization in Digital Technology prepares leader-experts with the flexibility to apply innovations in digital technology and inquiry-based learning in working to a variety of educational settings. The specialization emphasizes real-world inquiry/problem-based learning, providing the best opportunities to develop job-ready skills in training and instruction using digital technology.
 

 

 

Note: Admission is competitive. Regardless of educational background, all applicants to undergraduate programs must have specific prerequisite subject knowledge for their intended program of study. The specific average or standing required for admission will vary from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria, including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.

 

 

 

 

 

Specialization courses
 

To complete a specialization Digital Technologies, students must complete four of the following courses in addition to other program requirements: