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FIVE-YEAR BSc HONORS MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES AND BACHELOR IN EDUCATION
Concurrent Degree Program This program is designed to prepare students to teach at the intermediate-senior level (grades 7-12) only. Entry into this program begins after completion of first year, and may be limited. The program may be cancelled in a given year if enrolment targets are not met. Students who wish to transfer into this program after completion of second year of a different program must consult with the Chair of the Preservice Program in the Faculty of Education and a representative for the program from the Faculty of Science. See the website for this program to find the name of the current representative. Students wishing to enrol in this program must choose sufficient courses in a second subject which would qualify as their "second teachable" subject. The minimum number of such courses is usually three; to find out exactly how many courses are necessary in that subject, please contact the Admissions Coordinator in the Pre-Service Office in the Faculty of Education or consult the website of the Faculty of Education.
Admission Requirements
One course from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities or Social Science is also required. (English 020E or Sociology 020 is recommended.) NOTE: A minimum of three full course equivalents in a second teachable subject must be completed before the beginning of fourth year.
Second and Third Years
The following must be completed during the second and third years and will be considered Principal Courses in the year in which they are taken:
The following must be completed during the second and third years and will be considered Subsidiary Courses in the year in which they are taken:
2.0 courses in the Second Teachable subject
1.0 senior essay course (Education 200E is strongly recommended)
0.5 course option
Two Practica:
Education Practicum 401b, which is an initial practicum in which prospective mathematics teachers are placed in secondary school classrooms for a minimum of thirteen school days. Students work under the guidance of an experienced mathematics teacher, observing and participating in daily classroom life in a variety of roles. (0.5 credit) [to be taken in Year Two]
Education Practicum 402b, which is a second practicum experience in which prospective mathematics teachers are placed in secondary school classrooms for a minimum of thirteen school days. Students work under the guidance of an experienced mathematics teacher, observing and participating in daily classroom life in a variety of roles, and taking on specific teaching responsibilities. (0.5 credit) [to be taken in Year Three]
Fourth Year
Principal Courses
1.0 course in Mathematical Sciences chosen from Sets 1and 2, listed below*
4.0 courses equivalents from the Faculty of Education, which include Teaching and Learning Theory of the Second Teachable subject, Foundations of Education, Educating Exceptional Children, and additional electives.
NOTE: Students intending to teach in Roman Catholic schools should include the Religious Education elective
Fifth Year First Term
Principal Courses
1.5 courses in Mathematical Sciences chosen from Sets 1 and 2, listed below*
Subsidiary Courses
1.0 course in Mathematical Sciences chosen from Sets 1 and 2, listed below*
Fifth Year Second Term
Principal Courses
Education Practicum 403b, which is a formal discussion of the activities and events of Education Practicum 401b, Education Practicum 402b, and Transition to Professional Practice, including analysis of teaching experiences and critical reflection on the work of teachers in schools. (0.5 credit) Education Practicum 404b, which is a third practicum experience in which prospective mathematics teachers are placed in secondary school classrooms for a four month period and assume major teaching responsibilities. Students work under the guidance of an experienced mathematics teacher, and a teacher experienced in another subject area relevant to each student's program. (2.0 credits) * All nine of the unspecified half courses in the mathematical sciences required in the third, fourth, and fifth years of this program must be chosen from Sets 1 and 2, listed below. At least two must be chosen from each of the Sets 1 and 2. NOTE: Prerequisites for these courses are not necessarily met through the prescribed program courses. Students must plan ahead in selecting the appropriate prerequisites for the courses they wish to take from these Sets.
Set 1 (Theoretical courses emphasizing proofs)
Set 2 (Theoretical courses emphasizing proofs)
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