The Faculty of Education offers several Bachelor of Education programs for those wishing to become teachers, and a Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology) program.
Undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Education are full time (normally 4 or 5 courses per term). Students are not permitted to attend part time.
Teacher Education Programs
Teaching and learning are central to the success of any society. Teachers are leaders who prepare learners for living in today's fast-changing world. The Faculty offers a variety of programs for both the kindergarten-elementary and the secondary levels, as well as three specialist programs in second language, music, and physical and health education that prepare students to teach at both the elementary and secondary level. Student teaching field experiences are at the heart of all our teacher education programs. Students are placed in an elementary or secondary school every year of the program and will spend at least 700 hours in a range of classroom settings. During this vital classroom experience, students are mentored by dedicated teams of cooperating teachers and McGill supervisors.
Students who successfully complete a BEd program, and who satisfy provincial eligibility requirements are recommended for certification as a teacher in the Province of Quebec.
BSc (Kinesiology) Program
Kinesiology, the "study of movement" also known as exercise, sport, or movement science, is a multidisciplinary field which considers the sociological, psychological, and developmental perspectives of physical activity and sports while examining the biological and mechanical foundations of movement. This versatile BSc program provides students with a breadth of theoretical knowledge applied to human movement from anatomy to ergonomics and practical experiences. Career outcomes may be found in the areas of ergonomics, protective equipment design, health and lifestyle counseling, physical fitness evaluation, exercise prescription and supervision, as well as sport administration. The program also allows the opportunity for related specialization through minor programs available in other departments in the university while providing an excellent background for advanced studies in all aspects of kinesiology, in physical and occupational therapy, or medicine.
Programs offered by:
The Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)
Bachelor of Education - Kindergarten and Elementary
Bachelor of Education - Secondary
- English
- Social Sciences
• History, Citizenship and Geography
• History, Citizenship, and Ethics and Religious Culture - Mathematics
- Science and Technology
Bachelor of Education - Teaching French as a Second Language
Effective Fall 2011, no new applications are being accepted into this program.
BEd Teaching English as a Second Language
Concurrent Bachelor of Science-Bachelor of Education Program
Concurrent Bachelor of Music-Bachelor of Education Program
Bachelor of Education for Certified Teachers (First Nations and Inuit)
The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE)
Minors and Minor Concentrations in Education
Minor Concentration in Education for Arts Students
Minor in Education for Science Students
Minor in Kinesiology for Science Students
Minor in Educational Psychology for Arts Students
Please consult the Minors and Minor Concentrations in Education for newly admitted students section of the Education Student Affairs Office website for a complete overview of these options.