Educational Studies - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (Advanced Entry)
Description
Program details
- Faculty Education
- Degree Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
- Delivery method Online
- Start dates January; May; September
- Length Four semesters (full-time)
- Program load Full-time/Part-time
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 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion specialization develops expertise with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to recognize systemic, historic and attitudinal barriers that contribute to discrimination and oppression in both workplace learning and classroom settings. Students will use problem-based learning and critical reflection to identify issues, evaluate resources and articulate solutions to EDI issues in Canadian education and in society, to counter bias and discrimination against under-represented and equity-deserving groups. The EDI specialization in the BA in EDST program will focus on creating pathways to full inclusion for everyone in education.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion specialization
The Educational Studies specialization in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) develops expertise with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to recognize systemic, historic and attitudinal barriers that contribute to discrimination and oppression in both workplace learning and classroom settings. Courses will incorporate problem-based learning and critical reflection to identify issues, evaluate resources and articulate solutions to EDI issues in Canadian education and in society, in order to counter bias and discrimination against under-represented and equity-deserving groups with a focus on creating pathways to full inclusion for everyone in education.
The Educational Studies specialization in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) develops expertise with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to recognize systemic, historic and attitudinal barriers that contribute to discrimination and oppression in both workplace learning and classroom settings. Courses will incorporate problem-based learning and critical reflection to identify issues, evaluate resources and articulate solutions to EDI issues in Canadian education and in society, in order to counter bias and discrimination against under-represented and equity-deserving groups with a focus on creating pathways to full inclusion for everyone in education.
Admission requirements
- An Ontario college diploma or Ontario college advanced diploma (or equivalent*) with a minimum mid-70s average.
- *Graduates who hold a two or three-year diploma or university degree from outside Ontario should contact the Admissions office to determine their eligibility.
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.
Program details and degree requirements
To be eligible for the BA degree in Educational Studies, advanced entry students must successfully complete an accelerated 60 credit hour program. This program is available for full-time and part-time studies.
Although reasonable efforts will be made to adhere to the following program map, course requirements and term offerings may change. For the most up-to-date list of course offerings, please visit the faculty website at education.ontariotechu.ca.
Year 1 (30 credit hours)
Core courses (required)
- EDST 1000U – Foundations of Learning
- EDST 1100U – Problem and Inquiry-Based Learning
- EDST 1130U – Writing & Digital Literacy
- EDST 1230U – Design Thinking and Visual Design for Educational Contexts
- EDST 2110U – Assessment and Evaluation
- EDST 2140U – Creating Digital Tools
- EDST 2150U – Teaching to Facilitate Learning
- EDST 2500U – Foundations of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Two Educational Studies electives*
Year 2 (30 credit hours)
- EDST 3000U – Instructional Design
Nine Educational Studies electives with a minimum of two Educational Studies electives at the 4000 level*
Educational Studies electives*
All Educational Studies courses that are not required courses are eligible Educational Studies electives. Students may choose to take four specialization courses (outlined below) as electives in order to declare that specialization on their transcript.
Note: Not all electives will be offered every year. Some courses may have prerequisites.
Work-Integrated Learning Courses
A limited number of fourth-year students may participate in a learning experience with a community organization. The practicum course consists of up to 100 hours of fieldwork, in-class seminars, ongoing assignments and a culminating task (e.g., paper or poster). As part of the pre-practicum process, students will be required to acquire a Vulnerable Sector check at their own expense. For additional information, please refer to the course description for EDST 4980U.
- EDST 4980U – Work Integrated Learning I
Specialization courses
To specialize in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion during the Educational Studies program, you must complete the following four courses in addition to other program requirements:
- EDST 2170U – Designing Inclusive Learning Environments
- EDST 3500U – Unlearning and The Inclusive Curriculum
- EDST 3700U – Models of Inclusion
- EDST 4500U – Enabling Learning through Technology
- EDST 4530U – Social Justice Issues in Education
Related Courses
- Designing Inclusive Learning Environments
- Designing Inclusive Learning Environments
- Unlearning and the Inclusive Curriculum
- Models of Inclusion
- Enabling Learning Through Technology
- Social Justice Issues in Education
- Foundations of Learning
- Problem and Inquiry-Based Learning
- Writing and Information Literacy for a Digital Age
- Design Thinking and Visual Design for Educational Contexts
- Assessment & Evaluation
- Creating Digital Tools
- Teaching to Facilitate Learning
- Foundations of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Instructional Design
Overview
- Institution: Ontario Tech University
- Program type: Honours Bachelors Degree
- Language: English
- Program Code:
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.