Educational Studies - Special Education (Advanced Entry)
Description
General information
This fully online program recognizes the growing need for individuals with the knowledge, competencies, and skills to facilitate teaching and learning with technology in a range of educational contexts. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) 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 the full Educational Studies course list, excluding those designated as required courses. Students may use some of their electives to pursue a specialization in an area of Educational Studies. By choosing at least four electives (12 credits) from a specific theme, students can apply for that specialization to appear on their transcript.
All Educational Studies courses are available online, with both synchronous and asynchronous components. Some in-person options may be available.
Note: The BA 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. However, students may choose to apply to Ontario Tech’s Primary/Junior Concurrent Education program which enables students to transition directly into the 16-month Bachelor of Education (BEd) the fall semester following their graduation from the BA. Students must complete all prerequisites and graduate before July 1 during the calendar year they wish to enter the BEd.
Special Education specialization
The Educational Studies specialization in Special Education is designed to cultivate experts equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the diverse needs of students with exceptionalities. Students will be introduced to the foundational principles of Special Education, exploring topics such as the historical context, ethical considerations, models of inclusion, and assistive technologies. Through real-world inquiry and problem-based learning, this specialization aims to produce professionals who are adept at creating inclusive and accessible spaces across a range of educational contexts.
Admission requirements
Admission is competitive and 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.
The BA in Educational Studies program is available through advanced entry. Applicants with an Ontario college diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum B average can receive up to 60 transfer credits and begin the degree program as a third-year student.
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)
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
To complete a specialization in Special Education, students must complete at least four of the following courses designated as Special Education courses:
• EDST 2700U – Foundations of Special Education
• EDST 3700U – Models of Inclusion
• EDST 3710U – Understanding the Diversity of Educational Needs
• EDST 4700U – Technology and Assistive Tools for Special Education
This fully online program recognizes the growing need for individuals with the knowledge, competencies, and skills to facilitate teaching and learning with technology in a range of educational contexts. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) 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 the full Educational Studies course list, excluding those designated as required courses. Students may use some of their electives to pursue a specialization in an area of Educational Studies. By choosing at least four electives (12 credits) from a specific theme, students can apply for that specialization to appear on their transcript.
All Educational Studies courses are available online, with both synchronous and asynchronous components. Some in-person options may be available.
Note: The BA 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. However, students may choose to apply to Ontario Tech’s Primary/Junior Concurrent Education program which enables students to transition directly into the 16-month Bachelor of Education (BEd) the fall semester following their graduation from the BA. Students must complete all prerequisites and graduate before July 1 during the calendar year they wish to enter the BEd.
Special Education specialization
The Educational Studies specialization in Special Education is designed to cultivate experts equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the diverse needs of students with exceptionalities. Students will be introduced to the foundational principles of Special Education, exploring topics such as the historical context, ethical considerations, models of inclusion, and assistive technologies. Through real-world inquiry and problem-based learning, this specialization aims to produce professionals who are adept at creating inclusive and accessible spaces across a range of educational contexts.
Admission requirements
Admission is competitive and 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.
The BA in Educational Studies program is available through advanced entry. Applicants with an Ontario college diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum B average can receive up to 60 transfer credits and begin the degree program as a third-year student.
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)
- EDST 1000U – Foundations of Learning
- EDST 1100U – Problem and Inquiry Based Learning
- EDST 1130U – Writing and Information Literacy in the Digital Age
- 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 in Education
- Two Educational Studies electives*
- EDST 3000U – Instructional Design
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
To complete a specialization in Special Education, students must complete at least four of the following courses designated as Special Education courses:
• EDST 2700U – Foundations of Special Education
• EDST 3700U – Models of Inclusion
• EDST 3710U – Understanding the Diversity of Educational Needs
• EDST 4700U – Technology and Assistive Tools for Special Education
Related Courses
- 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
- Foundations of Special Education
- Models of Inclusion
- Understanding the Diversity of Educational Needs
- Technology and Assistive Tools for Special Education
Overview
- Institution: Ontario Tech University
- Program type: 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.