In co-operation with the Faculty of Science, a Concurrent Education program is offered whereby candidates complete education courses concurrently with their science courses. Students will complete all the required coursework for an Honours Bachelor of Science degree and must take a minimum of 10 courses in their first teachable subject and six courses in their second teachable subject. The teachable subjects offered in the Concurrent Education program are: Biology Chemistry Mathematics Physics To continue to the fifth year of the Concurrent Education program, students must have an overall minimum average of 70 per cent (B- or 2.7 GPA) based on an average of their best 20 half-year courses, in addition to a minimum average of 70 per cent (B- or 2.7 GPA) on the 10 courses in the first teachable subject and on the six courses in the second teachable subject. Students will receive an honours Bachelor of Science degree upon successful completion of a four-year program of study. Students will then receive a Bachelor of Education degree upon successful completion of the program. The Faculty of Education’s Concurrent Education program prepares students to teach in the areas of science, mathematics or computer science. The emphasis on technology in learning and teaching is a defining element of the Concurrent Education programs. Students use technology in both their science and education classes so they will understand how to integrate technology into classroom practice. Co-operative learning activities based on realistic problems and scenarios prepare candidates for situations which they will likely encounter in their field experiences and their own classrooms upon graduation. There is a specific focus on the rigorous Ontario curriculum.

Graduates are prepared to teach provincially, nationally and internationally. The emphasis on technology-enhanced teaching and learning may also provide graduates with career opportunities in college-level teaching or in training and professional development in corporate settings. The university’s Bachelor of Education concurrent program is designed to meet all Ontario-legislated requirements and incorporates the standards of practice and ethical standards for the teaching profession of the Ontario College of Teachers. Graduates will be recommended by the university to the Ontario College of Teachers for certification to practice in the Ontario education system.