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TRENTU.CA / Durham Greater Toronto Area / Academics / Degrees and Programs / Teacher Education Stream (B.A. or B.Sc.)

Teacher Education Stream (B.A. or B.Sc.)

Go further with guaranteed entry into Trent’s competitive two-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program upon successful completion of all requirements with a minimum average of 85%.

Forge your own path to a rewarding career in education through Trent’s distinctive Teacher Education Stream (TES). If your dream is to become a teacher, this one-of-a-kind program is the best pathway. TES will provide you with a strong foundation for application to a consecutive B.Ed. teacher education program, giving you an opportunity to design your B.A. or B.Sc. degree according to your individual interests. Gain relevant practical and theoretical knowledge through coursework and experiential opportunities such as teaching placements and other hands-on experiences.

Resume Boosters:

  • Pursue education-related placements in EVERY year of the program, starting in year one, in schools, day cares, zoos, senior centres, and libraries
  • Take specialized courses in teacher education throughout your undergrad degree

Career Paths:

  • Teacher
  • Child Care Worker
  • Educational Author
  • Publisher
  • Curriculum Developer
  • Educational Researcher
  • Outdoor Educator
  • Employee Trainer
  • Academic Advisor
  • Librarian
  • Guidance Counsellor
  • Early Childhood Educator

Popular Courses:

  • Understanding Teaching and Learning
  • Concepts and Dispositions in Teaching and Learning
  • Learning and Literacy
  • Topics in Mathematics Education
  • A STEAM Driven Classroom

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
  • ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
  • 75% overall average
  • A 4U Math for B.Sc. recommended

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