Kindergarten and Elementary advising documents (for students admitted Fall 2025):
Registration plans are provided because of the tight nature of the program - to ensure timely completion of your program, you are advised to follow the sequence of courses as outlined above.
The Four Year Overview is for most students, and it allocates space for completing all of the requirements in your K/Elementary B.Ed. degree. Please note, students needing to complete a Foundation year will be starting in year 0, thus, will be following a five year study plan.
The Three Year Overview is designed for students who have significant advanced standing, (typically students with transfer credits from other universities) and does not include room in your schedule for completing the subject area and elective course portions of the Kindergarten and Elementary program.
A complete list of courses, course descriptions and prerequisites can be found below.
Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education) The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Kindergarten and Elementary Education program requires 120 credits and leads to teacher certification. Students who have not completed Quebec CEGEP, French Baccalaureate, International Baccalaureate, or at least one year of university studies prior to commencing the B.Ed. must also complete a minimum of 30 credits of Foundation courses (in addition to the 120-credit program) for a total of 150 credits. The Kindergarten and Elementary Education program leads to certification to teach children between the ages of 5 and 11 years (kindergarten and elementary school). The program consists of academic and professional courses, as well as studies in pedagogy and educational foundations. Each year of the program provides a school-based practicum. Please note that graduates of teacher education programs are recommended by the University to the Quebec Ministry of Education for Quebec teacher certification. For more information about teacher certification in Quebec, please refer to the Faculty of Education section under "Overview of Faculty Programs," "Undergraduate Education Programs," and "Quebec Teacher Certification." Students normally complete 30 credits in their Foundation (U0) year. The Foundation year is the time to take introductory-level courses in the subjects taught in elementary school, as well as to explore areas that are not normally taken as "teachable" subject area courses within B.Ed. programs (e.g. Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, etc.). Students should also investigate the possibility of taking one of the First Year Seminar courses offered by the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Science. In addition, in consultation with the Program Adviser, students may select courses from the recommended course list below or other courses. Included in the list are several French Second Language (FRSL) courses for which placement tests are required to determine the appropriate level. Also recommended are any 100- or 200-level courses with the subject codes of ANTH (Anthropology), ENGL (English), GEOG (Geography), HIST (History), MUAR (Music-Arts Faculty), POLI (Political Science), PSYC (Psychology), RELG (Religious Studies), and SOCI (Sociology) and appropriate Music courses offered by the Schulich School of Music. For 200-level courses, information about any required prerequisites is found in the Minerva Class Schedule by "clicking on" the course CRN for registration. Check prerequisites before registering. Children's Literature. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Selection and use of literature suitable for children in the elementary school. Contemporary Issues in Education. Terms offered: Fall 2025 An introduction to contemporary issues in education in local, national and international contexts, including a critical perspective on educational issues by drawing on a variety of analytical frameworks. Literature for Young Adults. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Selection and use of literature for the differing abilities and interests of high school students. Beginners French 1. Terms offered: Fall 2025 A comprehensive introduction to basic vocabulary, grammatical structures and speech patterns of written and oral French for students in any degree program having no previous knowledge of French. Learning to communicate at a functional level in a French-speaking environment. Short essays, cultural readings, mandatory lab practice. Beginners French 2. Terms offered: Winter 2026 A comprehensive introduction to basic vocabulary, grammatical structures and speech patterns of written and oral French for students in any degree program having no previous knowledge of French. Learning to communicate at a functional level in a French-speaking environment. Short essays, cultural readings, mandatory lab practice. Elementary French 01. Terms offered: Fall 2025 This two-term course uses a task-based approach to provide students with authentic materials related to Canadian culture and prepares them for real life communication. Therefore, class time will be mostly dedicated to the completion of communicative tasks which often rely on the use of technology (mobile apps,
blogs and other online tools). This course tackles different topics that students can relate to in their personal, social and academic life, and provides a review and further training in elementary language structures to develop their communication skills and digital literacy in French. Elementary French 01. Terms offered: Winter 2026 See FRSL 207D1 for course description. Oral and Written French 1. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Language lab attendance required. Grammar review, comprehension, vocabulary development, selected readings and group discussions. Oral and Written French 1. Terms offered: Winter 2026 See FRSL 211D1 for course description. Mathematics for Education Students. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Sets and functions. Numeration systems. Whole numbers and integers, algorithms for whole-number computations, elementary number theory. Fractions and proportional reasoning. Real numbers, decimals and percents. A brief introduction to probability and statistics. Introduction to the Study of Religions. Terms offered: Winter 2026 This course is an introduction to classic and contemporary approaches to the academic study of religions. This includes perspectives from philosophy, theology, anthropology, sociology, psychology, phenomenology, and feminism. Students are also exposed to applications of these perspectives from visiting scholars who treat some aspect of a religious tradition in light of current-day interests and events. The primary objective is to introduce students to the principal theories and methods that have shaped our understanding of religion, its various meanings as well as its roles and functions in society. Research Essay and
Rhetoric. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Academic research-based writing across the disciplines. Article summary, critical analysis, rhetorical strategies, citation and paraphrase of academic sources, and editing for cohesion and clarity. First Year Professional Seminar. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025 Orientation to the culture and community of school and to teaching as a profession. Focus on the general functioning of schools and complexity of the teacher role. Competencies and working professional portfolios will be addressed. Communication in Education. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Written and oral communication in Education (in English): emphasis on strategies for identifying, analyzing and solving writing and speaking problems. Course work based on academic and professional communication in education, with a particular focus on classroom communication. English Exam for Teacher Certification. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025 The English Exam for Teacher Certification (EETC) is a Quebec Ministry of Education-required component of the B.Ed. degree. The exam is coordinated by an independent organization, the Centre for the English Exam for Teacher Certification (CEETC). Consists of a 2-hour exam designed to assess teacher
candidates' competency in the language of instruction. Must be completed before the 3rd Field Experience. Students must register for EDEC 215 and register for the EETC on the CEETC website. Students who do not pass after four attempts require permission from the Internships Student Affairs Office to re-take the exam.
Indigenous Education. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 An exploration of Indigenous knowledge and pedagogy, primarily in Canada but also world-wide. Consideration of the diverse social, cultural, linguistic, political, and pedagogical histories of Indigenous communities. Examines how a teacher's professional identity and practice can be influenced by an understanding of Indigenous knowledge and worldviews. Policy Issues in Quebec and Indigenous Education. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025 The organization of Quebec education, including Indigenous education, from historical, political, social, cultural and legal perspectives. The implications and contributions of policy decisions to schools, students, and families. Second Professional Seminar (Kindergarten/Elementary). Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025 Preparation for the second field experience through development of basic practices in planning and teaching in elementary school classrooms. Competencies and working professional portfolios will be addressed. Philosophical Foundations. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Ideas essential for the development of a coherent educational theory and sound professional practice. Reflections on: the nature of the person, of reality, of knowledge, and of value; the aims of education, the nature of the school and the curriculum, the roles and responsibilities of professional educators. Media, Technology and Education. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Orientation to the equipment and systems of educational technology. Examination of theories of educational technology, media education and technology education and the exploration and development of possible applications in school settings. Fourth Year Professional Seminar (K/Elem). Terms offered: Winter 2026 Preparation for the final field experience and entry into the teaching profession. Emphasis will be placed on developing the ability to demonstrate ethical and responsible professional behaviour in the performance of duties across all professional competencies. Final transition from working professional portfolios will be addressed. Language Arts. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Winter 2026 Different approaches to language arts education in the contexts of kindergarten and elementary classrooms will be investigated. Explores current research and theories related to language and literacy development, learning and teaching.
Opportunities for cultivating techniques for aligning language arts pedagogy, curriculum, instruction and assessment will be provided. Elementary School Mathematics 1. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025 Elementary Education: The first of two courses specially designed for elementary school pre-service teachers. Focused on key areas of what teachers need to know and be able to do to support students' development of mathematical understanding (focus on mathematics content, students' reasoning, and pedagogy). Provides insight and understanding of the Quebec elementary mathematics program. Kindergarten Classroom Pedagogy. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Elementary Education : An orientation to the Kindergarten curriculum. Integration of the school subject areas (language arts, second language, mathematics, social sciences, science, expressive arts, moral and religious education, and physical education) in a manner appropriate to the developmental level of the pre-school child. Reading Methods - Kindergarten/Elementary. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Methods and materials for the teaching of reading. Elementary School Science. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025 Science as a means of exploring and explaining our environment. A study of some of the fundamental concepts and process skills common to most elementary programs. Elementary School Science 2. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Elementary Education : A study of science programs and teaching strategies appropriate for providing elementary school children with an appreciation of the nature and method of science inquiry. Geography, History and Citizenship Education. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Designed for elementary school teachers. A multi-disciplinary and cross-curricular investigation of various citizenship education themes, geographical regions and historical periods as outlined in the Quebec Education Program. Social Studies Pedagogy. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Elementary Education : Programs, materials and strategies for social studies from Kindergarten through grade six. Teaching Elementary Mathematics 2. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Elementary Education: The second of two courses specifically designed for elementary school pre-service teachers. Provides opportunities for the development of increasingly sophisticated knowledge and practices specific to elementary mathematics teaching. Provides insight and understanding of the Quebec modern elementary mathematics program. Third Year Professional Seminar (Kindergarten/Elementary). Terms offered: Fall 2025 Theory-based strategies for setting up, managing and teaching in the elementary school classroom. Methods for integrating the individual subject areas in the elementary school curriculum, using the Quebec curriculum as the primary example. Professional portfolios and professional competencies will be addressed. Classroom-based Evaluation. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025 The role of evaluation within kindergarten/elementary school programs. Topics include the kinds of information needed, different techniques for collecting that information, and ways of interpreting it to make educational decisions. Principles and a variety of methods for evaluation are discussed and practiced. Culture and Citizenship in Quebec
Context (K/Elem). Terms offered: Winter 2026 Teaching methods and pedagogical resources for programs in ethics and culture in the k/elementary school curriculum. First Field Experience (K/Elem and Secondary). Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025 Students are assigned to a school for a "participant observer" field experience. Students are expected to apprise themselves of Field Experience dates, duration and responsibilities as outlined on the Internships Student Affairs website at http://www.mcgill.ca/isa. Second Field Experience (Kindergarten/Elementary). Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025 Supervised student teaching. Students are expected to apprise themselves of Field
Experience dates, duration and responsibilities as outlined on the Internships and Student Affairs website at www.mcgill.ca/isa. Third Field Experience (Kindergarten/Elementary). Terms offered: Fall 2025 Supervised student teaching in a school. Students are expected to apprise themselves of Field Experience dates, duration and responsibilities as outlined on the Internships and Student Affairs website at www.mcgill.ca/isa.
Fourth Field Experience (K/Elem). Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Supervised student teaching in a school. Students will be expected to assume a much increased responsibility for student learning, classroom management, and evaluation. Students are expected to apprise themselves of Field Experience dates, duration and responsibilities as outlined on the Internships and Student Affairs website at www.mcgill.ca/isa. Educational Psychology. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Selected theories, models, and concepts relevant to planning and reflecting upon educational practice and improvement. Overview of development, learning, thinking, motivation, individual difference, etc. In relation to applications in classroom teaching and learning, the complementary role of counsellors and psychologists, educational computing and technology. The Youth Protection Act. Diverse Learners. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Inclusion debates; review of the evolution of the history of inclusive education; models of development ( eco-systemic models); characteristics, teaching practices; teachers' roles in inclusive classrooms. Overview of characteristics, causes, needs, and teaching strategies for diverse and exceptional students, teaching and learning for differences in intellectual, emotional, behavioural, sensory, physical and learning domains found in effective inclusive classrooms. Working with families. Instruction in Inclusive Schools. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025 Developing, planning, implementing and evaluating effective learning programs for diverse learners, and consideration of their more general applicability. Adapting curriculum and instruction for learners with varying abilities, learning styles, and needs. Collaboration with students, families, and other educators (or stakeholders) in the instructional process. Application of adaptations at the classroom and school level for all students in inclusive schools. 12 credits of courses selected as described below: 3 credits from: Equity and Education. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Introduction to and exploration of contemporary issues and theories about equity in education and society in Quebec/Canada from a range of perspectives, including
the historical, political, social, and economic. Provides learning opportunities for future educators to critically reflect upon and engage with equity issues and concerns in relation to schooling, including the exploration of classroom resources and activities that foster anti-racism, anti-oppression and intercultural approaches. Global Education and Social Justice. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 A cross-curricular, interdisciplinary approach to teaching/creating learning experiences for students. It will foster critical thinking and nurture lifelong global understanding, active engagement and participation in relation to questions of social, economic, and environmental justice, by infusing these issues in the classroom. 3 credits from: The Search for World
Views. Terms offered: Fall 2025 An approach to the study of world views including both religious and non-religious
perspectives. This course explores humanity's major religious traditions, especially Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Indigenous traditions, and non-religious
traditions such as atheism and agnosticism. Critical and Ethical Dimensions of Sexualities Education. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Overview of the recent critical and ethical debates around Canadian sex education curricula and instruction. Special focus will be on: the social implications of the developmental category of ‘adolescent’, sexual citizenship, discourses as a tool of moral regulation and discipline, construction of gender, race and class in sex education, and the ways Canadian laws define issues of consent and abuse in relation to youth sexual activity. Introduction to the Study of Quebec. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Introduction to the ideas and approaches that scholars have used and developed to study Quebec, including some of the foremost issues that have shaped Quebec historically and continue to influence contemporary life. The changing notions about territory, identity, language, citizenship and belonging, the complexity and diversity of Quebec (11 Aboriginal nations, multilingual, multiethnic and religious communities, minority status within Canada) will also be explored from a comparative perspective to identify characteristics that Quebec shares with other nations and those that are different.
Quebec Culture and Society. Terms offered: Fall 2025 A multidisciplinary course that looks at Quebec's key social, economic, cultural, political and historical aspects.
Contemporary Issues in Quebec. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Seminar on a selected theme or topic concerning Quebec society with the goal of integrating social, economic, cultural, political and historic aspects.
3-6 credits from: Art Curriculum and Instruction - Elementary. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 An introduction to theories on children's visual expression and perception, lesson planning, and classroom-oriented studio practice. Curriculum and Instruction in Drama Education. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Pedagogical theory and practical applications in the teaching of developmental drama, dramatic forms, improvisation and theatre arts. Music Curriculum and Instruction for Generalists. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Study of materials and instructional techniques grounded in an understanding of basic musical concepts and contemporary theories of music teaching and learning. Definition of musical objectives and rationales, selection and development of materials, review of MEQ guidelines. Participation through singing, movement, listening, discussion and lesson planning and implementation. Methods in Comprehensive Sexualities Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Exploration of research-informed best practices in comprehensive sexualities education in kindergarten, elementary and secondary school contexts. Critical
engagement with research-informed strategies, resources, pedagogies, and approaches to support school-based comprehensive sexualities education for young people inQuebec.
0-3 credits from: Students may select both their Methods courses from the list above for Art, Drama, or Music. Physical Education Curriculum and Instruction. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Principles, programs and procedures that an elementary teacher may use to promote the designing and teaching of elementary school P.E. Methods in TESL 1. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Intermediate-level skills in planning and teaching appropriate lessons, activities, and projects for ESL learners in a variety of programs at the elementary and secondary school levels. Note: EDSL 447 Methods in TESL 1. has EDSL 350 Essentials of English Grammar. as a prerequisite. 18 credits selected in consultation with the Program Adviser as follows: 9 credits in "teachable" subject area courses of the elementary school curriculum from the lists below for Art, English, Culture and Citizenship in Quebec, French, Mathematics, Music, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, and Social Studies. And 9 credits, 3 credits from each of any three subject areas not chosen above. No more than 9 credits may be selected from any single subject area list. Note: In all subject areas, other relevant courses can be chosen with adviser's permission. Students may select up to 9 credits from this list and from Art History (ARTH) courses. Drawing. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Development of sound drafting skills through the study of organic forms and the human figure in various media. Painting 2. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Investigation of color, media, tools, techniques. Studies of natural forms, the human figure. Basic Art Media for Classroom. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 An introduction to media that can be easily adapted to elementary classroom studio exploration. Basic Design. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Exploration of the basic elements of visual art through two dimensional composition and three-dimensional constructions. Investigation of materials and tools and the processes of manipulating and relating materials. Painting 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Continuation of course EDEA 205 with emphasis on drawing and structure. Drawing 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A course designed to further the individual's natural drawing ability, and to develop a keen, perceptive approach to varied subject matter, including figure drawing. Aesthetics and Art for the Classroom. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The course is designed to address the need for teachers to be able to lead students to increased perceptual awareness and critical thinking in relation to their visual environment. Museum visits are a regular component of this course. Sculpture 1. Terms offered: Winter 2026 An investigation of basic sculpture methods and concepts with a view toward developing personal aptitudes. Development of three-dimensional thinking through direct experience with processes using new and traditional materials. Students may select up to 9 credits from this list. Greek Mythology. Terms offered: Winter 2026 A survey of the myths and legends of Ancient Greece. History of Communication. Terms offered: Summer 2025 The social and cultural implications of major developments in communications from prehistory to the electronic era. Thematic and conceptual introduction to the underlying media technologies and to some key issues and practices of historical thinking about their role in society. Introduction to Communication Studies. Terms offered: Fall 2025 The social and cultural implications of media. Surveys theory and case studies relevant key issues such as the ownership, structure and governance of media industries; the significance of emergent media technologies; and the roles of media as cultural forms and practices. Media and Modernity in the 20th Century. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An overview of the growth and impact of 20th century media such as radio, television, cinema and the mass-circulation press; their role in shaping the technological, socio-political and aesthetic dimensions of urban modernity. Media and Feminist Studies. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Introduction to feminist studies of the media. Impact of feminist and queer theory on media studies; current issues about gender in the media. Emphasis will be placed on critical analysis of media representations of gender in relation to other social differences, such as race, class and sexuality. Media and Empire. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The relationship between mass media and empire-building, as well as the role of mass and alternative media in anti-imperialism movements. Topics may include: Print technologies and the British Empire; shipping technologies, industrialization and the slave trade; new media and the anti-war and anti-globalization movements. Media in Cultural Life. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Introduction to a range of theories and qualitative methods in communication studies for the critical analysis of media practices in cultural life. Children's Literature. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Selection and use of literature suitable for children in the elementary school. Literature for Young Adults. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Selection and use of literature for the differing abilities and interests of high school students. Essentials of English Grammar. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Analysis of English phrases, clauses and sentences up to discourse level in connected text. Emphasis on distinguishing between grammatical form, meaning, and function. Identification, analysis and correction of common errors made by ESL learners. Survey of English Literature 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A survey of English literature before 1750 for students not registered in English programs. Survey of English Literature 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A survey of English literature after 1750 for students not registered in English programs. Introduction to Shakespeare. Terms offered: Fall 2025 A study of a selection of plays, in their intellectual and theatrical context, with an emphasis on the interplay of text and performance. American Literature 1. Terms offered: Winter 2026 A study of the literary works of earlier American writers. American Literature 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A study of the literary works of later American writers. American Literature 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A study of literary works which may be thematic or may deal with a special group of authors. Canadian Literature 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A chronological survey of Canadian literature, Part 1. Canadian Literature 2. Terms offered: Fall 2025 A chronological survey of Canadian literature, Part 2. A continuation of ENGL 228. Introduction to Theatre Studies. Terms offered: Fall 2025 An introduction to dramatic literature, text analysis, textual and performance theory, and theatre history. Introduction to Study of a Literary Form. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to literary study through a survey of a literary genre, mode, or form. Introduction to Film History. Terms offered: Winter 2026 An introduction to key historical moments, cinematic movements, formal styles, as well as historiographical and theoretical debates in the history of world cinema.
Introduction to Film as Mass Medium. Terms offered: Winter 2026 An introduction to film's social, historical, and technological contexts, including its relationships to other mass media. 20th Century Drama. Terms offered: Winter 2026 A study of selected representative works in modern drama and theatre. Literature and Society. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An examination of issues relating to literature and its social contexts, such as implications of gender, race, ethnicity. Great Writings of Europe 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A study of selected texts that significantly enhance understanding of English literature. English Literature and Folklore 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A study of representative texts from Beowulf to the late Renaissance period in relation to their background in folk tradition. A focus on the origin and development of folklore motifs. Studies in Popular Culture. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. History and development of important forms of popular culture. Topics may include traditional ballads; fairs; carnivals and popular festivity; material culture; popular fiction; mainstream television. Introduction to Linguistics. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 General introduction to linguistics, the scientific study of human language. Covers the core theoretical subfields of linguistics: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Also provides background on other subfields including sociolinguistics, pragmatics, historical linguistics, linguistic variation, and language
acquisition. Introduction to Speech Science. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025 The course covers key concepts of speech science, including phonetics (acoustics, speech perception and production), fundamentals in the study of speech processing, speech development, and speech disorders, and introduces some basic methodologies of the field. Introduction to Indigenous Languages. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Explores the Indigenous languages of North America, including their histories, linguistic properties, cultural settings, and key social issues facing them in the 21st century. Many different aspects of North American languages will be discussed including sound systems, grammatical classification, expression of time and space, and specialized linguistic phenomena like polysynthesis and reduplication. Social contexts of language will include performance, speech games, language change, language endangerment, and government policies. Meaning in Language. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 A hands-on introduction to the strategies that natural languages use to convey meaning. Requiring no previous background in linguistics, the course surveys fundamental properties of word and sentence meaning and their interdependence with context. It provides an overview of the grammatical mechanisms that languages employ to construct the literal meanings of sentences from word meanings, explores how meanings are anchored to real life situations, and analyzes how meanings are routinely enriched in context by language users to convey more than what is literally expressed. Students may select up to 9 credits from this list. Students may also choose other Religious Studies (RELG) courses with the permission of the Program Adviser. Canada and Quebec Seminar. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Comparison of Canada and Quebec. Black Canada. Terms offered: Fall 2025 The significant presence of people of African descent in Canada that dates back to the 17th century. Migration and immigration will be situated as part of the renewal of Canadian identity while examining the intellectual, historical and political presence of people of African descent. Introduction to the Study of Quebec. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Introduction to the ideas and approaches that scholars have used and developed to study Quebec, including some of the foremost issues that have shaped Quebec historically and continue to influence contemporary life. The changing notions about territory, identity, language, citizenship and belonging, the complexity and diversity of Quebec (11 Aboriginal nations, multilingual, multiethnic and religious communities, minority status within Canada) will also be explored from a comparative perspective to identify characteristics that Quebec shares with other nations and those that are different.
Quebec Culture and Society. Terms offered: Fall 2025 A multidisciplinary course that looks at Quebec's key social, economic, cultural, political and historical aspects.
Contemporary Issues in Quebec. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Seminar on a selected theme or topic concerning Quebec society with the goal of integrating social, economic, cultural, political and historic aspects.
Education and the Environment. Terms offered: Summer 2025 Familiarizes students with major environmental issues, engages them in interdisciplinary problem-based inquiries and draws attention to the interrelatedness of biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystem. Promotes understanding of the impact of individual and collective civic and economic choices on environmental resources. Understanding and Teaching Jewish Life. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An exploration of Jewish holidays and life cycle rituals. Emphasis is placed on their historical development and philosophical meaning. Curriculum developed for teaching this material in various Jewish educational frameworks is examined and evaluated. Critical and Ethical Dimensions of Sexualities Education. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Overview of the recent critical and ethical debates around Canadian sex education curricula and instruction. Special focus will be on: the social implications of the developmental category of ‘adolescent’, sexual citizenship, discourses as a tool of moral regulation and discipline, construction of gender, race and class in sex education, and the ways Canadian laws define issues of consent and abuse in relation to youth sexual activity. Society, Environment and Sustainability. Terms offered: Fall 2025 This course deals with how scientific-technological, socio-economic, political-institutional and behavioural factors mediate society-environment interactions. Issues discussed include population and resources; consumption, impacts and institutions; integrating environmental values in societal decision-making; and the challenges associated with, and strategies for, promoting sustainability. Case studies in various sectors and contexts are used. Knowledge, Ethics and Environment. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Introduction to cultural perspectives on the environment: the influence of culture and cognition on perceptions of the natural world; conflicts in orders of knowledge (models, taxonomies, paradigms, theories, cosmologies), ethics (moral values, frameworks, dilemmas), and law (formal and customary, rights and obligations) regarding political dimensions of critical environments, resource use, and technologies. Jewish Studies 1: Biblical Period. Terms offered: Fall 2025 The history, literature and beliefs of Judaism's formative period. Both Biblical and non-Biblical materials will be studied. The Bible in the context of cognate literatures of the Ancient Near East; non-Biblical documents will be analysed for their bearing on the Jewish tradition. The Holocaust. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Consideration of the history of the Holocaust and the literary, theological and cultural responses to the destruction of European Jewry. Jews, Judaism and Social Justice. Terms offered: Winter 2026 A study of North American Jewish activists, thinkers and organizations whose social justice work is deeply rooted in Jewish text and in the lessons of Jewish historical experience. Bible and Western Culture. Terms offered: Winter 2026 To provide students of the humanities with knowledge of the Bible as a tool for interpreting religious references in Western literature, art and music. Biblical stories (e.g. Creation, Exodus), key figures (e.g. David, Job, Mary), and common motifs (e.g. Holy City, Pilgrimage, Bride) are explored, then illustrated by later cultural forms. Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Terms offered: Winter 2026 An introduction to the beliefs, practices, and religious institutions of these three world religions. Introduction to the Study of Religions. Terms offered: Winter 2026 This course is an introduction to classic and contemporary approaches to the academic study of religions. This includes perspectives from philosophy, theology, anthropology, sociology, psychology, phenomenology, and feminism. Students are also exposed to applications of these perspectives from visiting scholars who treat some aspect of a religious tradition in light of current-day interests and events. The primary objective is to introduce students to the principal theories and methods that have shaped our understanding of religion, its various meanings as well as its roles and functions in society. Hinduism and Buddhism. Terms offered: Fall 2025 The interaction of Hinduism and Buddhism in India with special reference to the law of Karma, caste, women, ritual, death, yoga, and liberation. Determination of interpretative principles for understanding the religious psychology of Hindus and Buddhists. Religions of East Asia. Terms offered: Winter 2026 This course introduces East Asia's major religions comparatively by addressing the continuous exchange of ideas and practices between traditions. Rather than adopting a mere chronological approach, Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism will be discussed thematically, taking in to account topics such as gender constructs, the secular and the sacred, material culture, and the apparent contrast between doctrine and practice. Religious Ethics and the Environment. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Environmental potential of various religious traditions and secular perspectives, including animal rights, ecofeminism, and deep ecology.
Religion and Sexuality. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Exploration of intersections between religion, gender and sexuality in diverse cultural,
historical and contemporary contexts.
World Religions and Cultures They Create.. Terms offered: Winter 2026 The constitution and mutual entanglements of selected religions and cultures originating and thriving in varied regional contexts. Focus on highlighting the symbolic (visual, aural) expressivity of religions via ritual, myth, and rational speculation and its impact on high and popular cultures. Introduction: Philosophy of Religion. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Introduction to the subject. Faith and reason, theistic arguments, values and destiny, the problem of evil, religious language. Note: ENVR courses have limited enrolment. Moral Values and Human Action. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A philosophical critical inquiry into the relationship between belief and conduct oriented toward the teacher and his/her role in education. Society and Change. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Factors influencing patterns of stability and change in major social institutions and the implications for formal and non-formal education. Human Rights and Ethics in Practice. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Explores contemporary issues in human rights from an educational perspective, focusing on implications for praxis; explores ethical notions, including rights and
responsiblities, as applied to contemporary challenges. Feminist and Social Justice Studies. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Winter 2026 Introduction to the key concepts, issues, and modes of analysis in the interdisciplinary fields of feminist and social justice studies. Emphasis on the intersections of gender, race, class, sex, sexuality, and nation in systems of power from historical and contemporary perspectives and the means for collectively transforming them. Introduction to Philosophy 1. Terms offered: Fall 2025 A course treating some of the central problems of philosophy: the mind-body problem, freedom, scepticism and certainty, fate, time, and the existence of God. Introduction to Moral Philosophy 1. Terms offered: Fall 2025 A survey of a number of historically important and influential theories. Philosophers to be discussed may include Aristotle, Hume, Kant, Bentham, Mill, and Moore. Contemporary Moral Issues. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Winter 2026 An introductory discussion of central ethical questions (the value of persons, or the relationship of rights and utilities, for example) through the investigation of currently disputed social and political issues. Specific issues to be discussed may include pornography and censorship, affirmative action, civil disobedience, punishment, abortion, and euthanasia. Students may choose up to 9 credits of French as a Second Language (FRSL) courses and/or French (FREN) courses and/or: Littératie et littérature jeunesse en FLS. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Développement de la littératie en langue seconde; les stratégies d'enseignement et d'apprentissage de la lecture et de l'écriture; l'exploration et l'utilisation de la littérature enfantine et de jeunesse propre à la francophonie dans divers contextes scolaires. Students may choose up to 9 credits of Mathematics (MATH) courses at the 200 level or higher. Note: Students admitted with CEGEP mathematics (or equivalent) may not take MATH 111 Mathematics for Education Students. for credit. MATH 111 Mathematics for Education Students. is a recommended course for Foundation students. Mathematics for Education Students. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Sets and functions. Numeration systems. Whole numbers and integers, algorithms for whole-number computations, elementary number theory. Fractions and proportional reasoning. Real numbers, decimals and percents. A brief introduction to probability and statistics. Students may choose up to 9 credits from this list. Students may also select any Music course with the MUGT, MUHL, MUIT, or MUCT subject codes. With the permission of the Program Adviser, students without a formal music background may choose a limited number of courses offered by the Schulich School of Music. Listening for Learning. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Musical knowledge is developed and articulated through a structured approach to listening. Using recorded examples, students learn how to recognize, identify and discuss musical elements, devices, styles and genres. Jazz Materials 1. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Fundamental aural and theoretical skills associated with the jazz idiom. Nomenclature, chord construction, chord/scale relationships, harmonic progression, circle of 5ths, simple turnarounds, simple substitution, symmetrical scales and chord relationships, voice leading. Jazz Materials 2. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Simple and advanced substitution, borrowed chords, reharmonisation, modes of harmonic minor and melodic minor diatonic systems, unresolved tensions, odd and infrequent modulations, mixed two-five-ones, introduction to polychords, slashchords and non-functional harmony. Requires permission from the Schulich School of Music to register. Students may choose up to 9 credits from this list. Introduction to Atmospheric Science. Terms offered: Fall 2025 A survey of the Earth's atmosphere, weather and climate system. Topics include the fundamental processes that determine interactions between the atmosphere, ocean and biosphere; anthropogenic effects such as global warming, the ozone hole and acid rain; a perspective on future climate change. Introduction to Oceanic Sciences. Terms offered: Fall 2025 An introduction to ocean sciences with particular emphasis on physical oceanography. Topics typically include seawater properties, sea ice, air-sea interaction, seafloor topography, large-scale ocean circulation, waves, tides, physical control of biological processes, the role of oceans in climate, and impact of human activities.
Science of Storms. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Physical processes associated with severe and hazardous weather affecting the Earth. Topics are taught at a fundamental level, without equations, to provide a complete and up-to-date understanding of such extreme events as blizzards, ice storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and droughts. Natural Disasters. Terms offered: Fall 2025 This course examines the science behind different types of disasters and our ability or inability to control and predict such events. From this course the student will gain an appreciation of natural disasters beyond the newspaper headlines and will better understand how the effects of disasters can be reduced. Essential Biology. Terms offered: Fall 2025 An introduction to biological science that emphasizes the manner in which scientific understanding is achieved and evolves and the influence of biological science on society. Topics will include cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, organ physiology, ecology and certain special topics that change from year to year. World of Chemistry: Environment. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Risks, water, air pollution, sick-building syndrome, the chemistry of the car, energy (fossil fuel, nuclear), nano and biotechnology, smells, garbage and human waste, dental chemistry and green chemistry. World of Chemistry: Food. Terms offered: Winter 2026 A series of lectures on the historical, practical, and simple chemical aspects of: food, food additives; vitamins; minerals, diet and cancer; dieting; food-borne illnesses, health food and cooking. World of Chemistry: Drugs. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Drug history and marketing, over the counter drugs (e.g. aspirin, cough and cold remedies, allergy preparations), street and heart drugs, mental illness, hormones, brain chemistry and diabetes. Education and the Environment. Terms offered: Summer 2025 Familiarizes students with major environmental issues, engages them in interdisciplinary problem-based inquiries and draws attention to the interrelatedness of biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystem. Promotes understanding of the impact of individual and collective civic and economic choices on environmental resources. Ecological Studies. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A lecture, laboratory and field course to train elementary school teachers in the principles and practices of field biology and nature tours. The observation and identification of various organisms and a study of their ecological relationships in the web of life. Environmental Geology. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Introduction to the relationship of geological processes and materials to the human environment; geologic hazards; hydrogeology; impacts of waste disposal, energy use, land resource development. Natural Disasters. Terms offered: Fall 2025 This course examines the science behind different types of disasters and our ability or inability to control and predict such events. From this course the student will gain an appreciation of natural disasters beyond the newspaper headlines, and will better understand how the effects of disasters can be reduced. Understanding Planet Earth. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Learn about Earth's origin, its place in the solar system, its internal structure, rocks and minerals, the formation of metal and fossil fuel deposits, and the extinction of dinosaurs. Discover the impact of the volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and mountain chains on Earth's past, present and future. Explore 125 million-year-old Mount Royal. Everyday Physics. Terms offered: Winter 2026 The day-to-day physics behind the materials and phenomena around us. Demonstrations of the intriguing properties of materials and the simple physical theories explaining them. Our Evolving Universe. Terms offered: Fall 2025 An elementary course on astronomy and astrophysics. Positional astronomy and finding your way about the sky. Our evolving picture of the universe. Properties and origins of the solar system. The Big Bang and modern cosmology. The Milky Way Inside and Out. Terms offered: Winter 2026 An elementary course on astronomy. Star origins and star formation, supernovae, white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes. Galaxies, their structure and their interactions. Stellar clusters, the interstellar medium. Galactic classification and galaxy evolution. Students may take up to 9 credits of Physical Education (EDKP) courses from the list with the permission of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Health Education. Terms offered: Fall 2025 A study of the teacher's role in the total school health program at both elementary and high school levels; current issues in contemporary health education. Biomechanics and Motor Learning. Terms offered: Winter 2026 Nature and mechanical function of human movement in sport, dance, physical recreation and adapted movement activities. Motor Development. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Changes apparent in motor behaviour from conception to old age. Two perspectives are emphasized: 1) contemporary and historical theories of human development, 2) development of motor behaviour and influences of physical growth, sensori-perceptual development, information processing and socio-cultural factors. Nutrition and Wellness. Terms offered: Fall 2025 This course will examine the role of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water in a balanced diet. Students will be introduced to the affects of nutrition on exercise, sport performance and wellness. The validity of claims concerning nutrient supplements will be studied. Sport Psychology. Terms offered: Fall 2025 The psychological aspects of participation in sport and physical activity relative to performance enhancement. Note: EDKP 292 Nutrition and Wellness. is available as an academic Physical Education course. All other EDKP courses are restricted. Students may take up to 9 credits from this list below which represents a balance of History (HIST), Geography (GEOG), and Citizenship courses offered by several departments. Anthropology (ANTH) and Sociology (SOCI) courses not on the list below may not be counted as Social Studies courses in the program requirements. Students may take them as electives only. Students may select additional History courses as follows: Any 3 credits in European History Any 3 credits in Asian, African, or Latin American History Any 3 credits in any topic or field of history Socio-Cultural Anthropology. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025 An introduction to ways of understanding what it means to be human from the perspective of socio-cultural anthropology. Students will be introduced to diverse approaches to this question through engagement with a wide range of ethnographic cases. Understanding Canada. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Key cultural, economic, social and political institutions and their evolution over time. Canadian Cultures: Context and Issues. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This course traces the history of Canadian cultures from the middle of the 19th century to the present. It focuses on the diversity of Canadian cultural identities through literature, drama, art and the mass media. Geographical Perspectives: World Environmental Problems. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction to geography as the study of nature and human beings in a spatial context. An integrated approach to environmental systems and the human organization of them from the viewpoint of spatial relationships and processes. Special attention to environmental problems as a constraint upon Third World development. Global Change: Past, Present and Future. Terms offered: Winter 2026 An examination of global change, from the Quaternary Period to the present day involving changes in the physical geography of specific areas. Issues such as climatic change and land degradation will be discussed, with speculations on future environments. Global Places and Peoples. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction to key themes in human geography. Maps and the making, interpretation and contestation of landscapes, 'place', and territory. Investigation of globalization and the spatial organization of human geo-politics, and urban and rural environments. Cities in the Modern World. Terms offered: Winter 2026 An introduction to urban geography. Uses a spatial/geographic perspective to understand cities and their social and cultural processes. Addresses two major areas. The development and social dynamics in North American and European cities. The urban transformations in Asian, African, and Latin American societies that were recently predominantly rural and agrarian. Feminist and Social Justice Studies. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Winter 2026 Introduction to the key concepts, issues, and modes of analysis in the interdisciplinary fields of feminist and social justice studies. Emphasis on the intersections of gender, race, class, sex, sexuality, and nation in systems of power from historical and contemporary perspectives and the means for collectively transforming them. Survey: Canada to 1867. Terms offered: Fall 2025 A survey of early Canada, from periods known mainly through archaeological records to the Confederation era. Social, cultural, economic and political themes will be examined. Survey: Canada since 1867. Terms offered: Winter 2026 A survey of the development of Canada from Confederation to the present day. Social, economic and political history will be examined in a general way. The Holocaust. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Consideration of the history of the Holocaust and the literary, theological and cultural responses to the destruction of European Jewry. Government of Canada. Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025 An examination of the central governmental institutions, including parliament, federalism, and the judiciary. Political Process and Behaviour in Canada. Terms offered: Winter 2026 An introduction to contemporary political life in Canada that examines how demands are identified and transmitted through the political systems. Emphasis will be placed on: the Canadian political culture; socialization and political participation; the electoral system; elections and voting; the role and structure of political parties; and the influence of organized interest. May be used as Culture and Citizenship in Quebec or Social Studies courses but not both. 6 credits at the undergraduate level.Kindergarten and Elementary Education (B.Ed.) (120 credits)
Degree: Bachelor of Education
Program credit weight: 120 creditsProgram Requirements
Foundation Program
Course
Title
Credits
EDEE 325 Children's Literature. 3 EDEM 220 Contemporary Issues in Education. 3 EDES 366 Literature for Young Adults. 3 FRSL 101 Beginners French 1. 3 FRSL 102 Beginners French 2. 3 FRSL 207D1 Elementary French 01. 3 FRSL 207D2 Elementary French 01. 3 FRSL 211D1 Oral and Written French 1. 3 FRSL 211D2 Oral and Written French 1. 3 MATH 111 Mathematics for Education Students. 3 RELG 207 Introduction to the Study of Religions. 3 WCOM 250 Research Essay and
Rhetoric. 3 Required Courses (84 credits)
Course
Title
Credits
EDEC 201 First Year Professional Seminar. 1 EDEC 203 Communication in Education. 3 EDEC 215 English Exam for Teacher Certification. 0 EDEC 233 Indigenous Education. 3 EDEC 247 Policy Issues in Quebec and Indigenous Education. 3 EDEC 253 Second Professional Seminar (Kindergarten/Elementary). 1 EDEC 260 Philosophical Foundations. 3 EDEC 262 Media, Technology and Education. 3 EDEC 405 Fourth Year Professional Seminar (K/Elem). 3 EDEE 223 Language Arts. 3 EDEE 230 Elementary School Mathematics 1. 3 EDEE 253 Kindergarten Classroom Pedagogy. 3 EDEE 260 Reading Methods - Kindergarten/Elementary. 3 EDEE 270 Elementary School Science. 3 EDEE 273 Elementary School Science 2. 3 EDEE 280 Geography, History and Citizenship Education. 3 EDEE 283 Social Studies Pedagogy. 3 EDEE 332 Teaching Elementary Mathematics 2. 3 EDEE 353 Third Year Professional Seminar (Kindergarten/Elementary). 3 EDEE 355 Classroom-based Evaluation. 3 EDER 360 Culture and Citizenship in Quebec
Context (K/Elem). 2 EDFE 200 First Field Experience (K/Elem and Secondary). 2 EDFE 256 Second Field Experience (Kindergarten/Elementary). 3 EDFE 306 Third Field Experience (Kindergarten/Elementary). 8 EDFE 406 Fourth Field Experience (K/Elem). 7 EDPE 300 Educational Psychology. 3 EDPI 309 Diverse Learners. 3 EDPI 341 Instruction in Inclusive Schools. 3 Complementary Courses (12 credits)
Equity Education
Course
Title
Credits
EDEC 248 Equity and Education. 3 EDEC 249 Global Education and Social Justice. 3 Culture and Citizenship in Quebec
Course
Title
Credits
EDER 309 The Search for World
Views. 3 EDER 536 Critical and Ethical Dimensions of Sexualities Education. 3 QCST 200 Introduction to the Study of Quebec. 0-3 QCST 300 Quebec Culture and Society. 3 QCST 440 Contemporary Issues in Quebec. 3 Kindergarten and Elementary Teaching Methods - Art, Drama, Music, or Sexualities Education
Course
Title
Credits
EDEA 332 Art Curriculum and Instruction - Elementary. 3 EDEA 342 Curriculum and Instruction in Drama Education. 3 EDEA 345 Music Curriculum and Instruction for Generalists. 3 EDER 530 Methods in Comprehensive Sexualities Education. 3 Kindergarten and Elementary Teaching Methods - Physical Education or English Second Language
Course
Title
Credits
EDKP 332 Physical Education Curriculum and Instruction. 3 EDSL 447 Methods in TESL 1. 1 3 Kindergarten and Elementary Education - Subject Areas (18 credits)
Art
Course
Title
Credits
EDEA 204 Drawing. 3 EDEA 205 Painting 2. 3 EDEA 241 Basic Art Media for Classroom. 3 EDEA 296 Basic Design. 3 EDEA 304 Painting 3. 3 EDEA 307 Drawing 2. 3 EDEA 410 Aesthetics and Art for the Classroom. 3 EDEA 496 Sculpture 1. 3 English
Course
Title
Credits
CLAS 203 Greek Mythology. 3 COMS 200 History of Communication. 3 COMS 210 Introduction to Communication Studies. 3 COMS 300 Media and Modernity in the 20th Century. 3 COMS 310 Media and Feminist Studies. 3 COMS 320 Media and Empire. 3 COMS 330 Media in Cultural Life. 3 EDEE 325 Children's Literature. 3 EDES 366 Literature for Young Adults. 3 EDSL 350 Essentials of English Grammar. 3 ENGL 200 Survey of English Literature 1. 3 ENGL 201 Survey of English Literature 2. 3 ENGL 215 Introduction to Shakespeare. 3 ENGL 225 American Literature 1. 3 ENGL 226 American Literature 2. 3 ENGL 227 American Literature 3. 3 ENGL 228 Canadian Literature 1. 3 ENGL 229 Canadian Literature 2. 3 ENGL 230 Introduction to Theatre Studies. 3 ENGL 237 Introduction to Study of a Literary Form. 3 ENGL 279 Introduction to Film History. 3 ENGL 280 Introduction to Film as Mass Medium. 3 ENGL 314 20th Century Drama. 3 ENGL 345 Literature and Society. 3 ENGL 347 Great Writings of Europe 1. 3 ENGL 349 English Literature and Folklore 1. 3 ENGL 388 Studies in Popular Culture. 3 LING 201 Introduction to Linguistics. 3 LING 210 Introduction to Speech Science. 3 LING 211 Introduction to Indigenous Languages. 3 LING 260 Meaning in Language. 3 Culture and Citizenship in Quebec
Culture
Course
Title
Credits
CANS 413 Canada and Quebec Seminar. 3 CANS 415 Black Canada. 3 QCST 200 Introduction to the Study of Quebec. 0-3 QCST 300 Quebec Culture and Society. 3 QCST 440 Contemporary Issues in Quebec. 3 Citizenship
Course
Title
Credits
EDEC 374 Education and the Environment. 3 EDER 252 Understanding and Teaching Jewish Life. 3 EDER 536 Critical and Ethical Dimensions of Sexualities Education. 3 ENVR 201 Society, Environment and Sustainability. 3 ENVR 203 Knowledge, Ethics and Environment. 3 JWST 211 Jewish Studies 1: Biblical Period. 3 JWST 240 The Holocaust. 1 3 JWST 382 Jews, Judaism and Social Justice. 3 RELG 203 Bible and Western Culture. 3 RELG 204 Judaism, Christianity and Islam. 3 RELG 207 Introduction to the Study of Religions. 3 RELG 252 Hinduism and Buddhism. 3 RELG 253 Religions of East Asia. 3 RELG 270 Religious Ethics and the Environment. 3 RELG 271 Religion and Sexuality. 3 RELG 309 World Religions and Cultures They Create.. 3 RELG 341 Introduction: Philosophy of Religion. 3 Ethics and Philosphy
Course
Title
Credits
EDER 395 Moral Values and Human Action. 3 EDER 461 Society and Change. 3 EDER 494 Human Rights and Ethics in Practice. 3 GSFS 200 Feminist and Social Justice Studies. 3 PHIL 200 Introduction to Philosophy 1. 3 PHIL 230 Introduction to Moral Philosophy 1. 3 PHIL 237 Contemporary Moral Issues. 3 French
Course
Title
Credits
EDSL 341 Littératie et littérature jeunesse en FLS. 3 Mathematics
Course
Title
Credits
MATH 111 Mathematics for Education Students. 3 Music
Course
Title
Credits
EDEA 341 Listening for Learning. 3 MUJZ 160 Jazz Materials 1. 1 3 MUJZ 161 Jazz Materials 2. 1 3 Natural Sciences
Course
Title
Credits
ATOC 181 Introduction to Atmospheric Science. 3 ATOC 182 Introduction to Oceanic Sciences. 3 ATOC 184 Science of Storms. 3 ATOC 185 Natural Disasters. 3 BIOL 115 Essential Biology. 3 CHEM 180 World of Chemistry: Environment. 3 CHEM 181 World of Chemistry: Food. 3 CHEM 183 World of Chemistry: Drugs. 3 EDEC 374 Education and the Environment. 3 EDEE 473 Ecological Studies. 3 EPSC 181 Environmental Geology. 3 EPSC 185 Natural Disasters. 3 EPSC 201 Understanding Planet Earth. 3 PHYS 181 Everyday Physics. 3 PHYS 182 Our Evolving Universe. 3 PHYS 183 The Milky Way Inside and Out. 3 Physical Education
Course
Title
Credits
EDKP 204 Health Education. 3 EDKP 208 Biomechanics and Motor Learning. 3 EDKP 261 Motor Development. 3 EDKP 292 Nutrition and Wellness. 1 3 EDKP 498 Sport Psychology. 3 Social Studies
Course
Title
Credits
ANTH 202 Socio-Cultural Anthropology. 3 CANS 200 Understanding Canada. 3 CANS 310 Canadian Cultures: Context and Issues. 3 GEOG 200 Geographical Perspectives: World Environmental Problems. 3 GEOG 205 Global Change: Past, Present and Future. 3 GEOG 210 Global Places and Peoples. 3 GEOG 217 Cities in the Modern World. 3 GSFS 200 Feminist and Social Justice Studies. 1 3 HIST 202 Survey: Canada to 1867. 3 HIST 203 Survey: Canada since 1867. 3 JWST 240 The Holocaust. 1 3 POLI 221 Government of Canada. 3 POLI 222 Political Process and Behaviour in Canada. 3 Elective Courses (6 credits)
Foundation Year U0
Students whose highest level of education is high school (normally out of province) are admitted into Year 0 (U0) to complete the Foundation Program.
The Foundation Program consists of 30 credits of the students’ choice, verified by an advisor. There are no required courses in the Foundation Program, though the department recommends that students use the opportunity to take 100 or 200 level courses in the subjects taught in Elementary school, as well as to explore areas that are not normally taken as teachable subject area courses within B.Ed. programs (e.g. Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, etc.).
Foundation Program Advising
The department also recommends the following courses:
EDEM 220. Contemporary Issues in Education.
Credits: 3Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)Terms offered: Fall 2025View offerings for Fall 2025 in Visual Schedule Builder.Description
An introduction to contemporary issues in education in local, national and international contexts, including a critical perspective on educational issues by drawing on a variety of analytical frameworks.Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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EDEE 325. Children's Literature.
Credits: 3Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)Terms offered: Fall 2025View offerings for Fall 2025 in Visual Schedule Builder.Description
Selection and use of literature suitable for children in the elementary school.- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken ENGL 240, ENGL 341
- Limited enrolment
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Credits: 3Offered by: Integrated Studies in Ed (Faculty of Education)Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026View offerings for Fall 2025 or Winter 2026 in Visual Schedule Builder.Description
Selection and use of literature for the differing abilities and interests of high school students.Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
Launch Visual Schedule Builder - A French Language course (FRSL 101, 207, 211). Placement Test Required
- A Religion course (Example,
RELG 207. Introduction to the Study of Religions.
Credits: 3Offered by: Religious Studies (Faculty of Arts)Terms offered: Winter 2026View offerings for Winter 2026 in Visual Schedule Builder.Description
This course is an introduction to classic and contemporary approaches to the academic study of religions. This includes perspectives from philosophy, theology, anthropology, sociology, psychology, phenomenology, and feminism. Students are also exposed to applications of these perspectives from visiting scholars who treat some aspect of a religious tradition in light of current-day interests and events. The primary objective is to introduce students to the principal theories and methods that have shaped our understanding of religion, its various meanings as well as its roles and functions in society.- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken RELG 255.
- Winter
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Credits: 3Offered by: McGill Writing Centre (Faculty of Arts)Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026View offerings for Fall 2025 or Winter 2026 in Visual Schedule Builder.Description
Academic research-based writing across the disciplines. Article summary, critical analysis, rhetorical strategies, citation and paraphrase of academic sources, and editing for cohesion and clarity.- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken CESL 500 or CEAP 250 or WCOM 255. Only open to students in degree programs - all years and faculties.
- Intended for students whose first language is English.
- Entrance test: Short essay first day of classes.
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Launch Visual Schedule Builder- (strongly recommended as preparation for EDEE 230. Elementary School Mathematics 1.
MATH 111. Mathematics for Education Students.
Credits: 3Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics (Faculty of Science)Terms offered: Winter 2026View offerings for Winter 2026 in Visual Schedule Builder.Description
Sets and functions. Numeration systems. Whole numbers and integers, algorithms for whole-number computations, elementary number theory. Fractions and proportional reasoning. Real numbers, decimals and percents. A brief introduction to probability and statistics.- Winter
- Restriction: Open only to students in the B.Ed. program, not open to students who have successfully completed CEGEP course 201-101 or an equivalent. Not available for credit with MATH 112
- Offered by the Faculty of Science. Note: all Science courses have limited enrolment
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Launch Visual Schedule Builder - For more examples of courses suitable for Foundation Year 0 students, see the course list for the Foundation Program of the Faculty of Arts.
If you are admitted into McGill with advanced standing (International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, etc.), those credits may be used to fulfill some or all of your Foundation requirements.
Thinking of transferring to PIF? Consider the PIF Foundation Year
Foundation students who have a strong background in French (ex. Grade 12 French Immersion Program) should consider registering for the Foundation en français year (offered through the Faculty of Arts). Following successful completion of this program, students who apply to transfer will have to pass the Test de Français Admission - PIF (TFA-PIF) to be admitted and will start in Year 1. For details, please see the information for prospective PIF students website or speak with your advisor.
Foundation Advising including
All Foundation Year students must have their Fall and Winter course selections verified prior to the start of classes. This can be done by email or by attending the group advising session in late August. To verify your course selection by email, send a message to advisedise.education [at] mcgill.ca with the subject “Foundation Course Selection” including your student ID number and Advisor name.
Information for Advanced Standing Students
Students who attended University prior to coming to McGill may be eligible for transfer credit. Please verify the credits already awarded to you by Admissions on your Minerva unofficial transcript. If you believe that you are entitled to additional credits, please review the Advanced Standing Guidelines and speak with your advisor. Please use the following Request for Transfer Credit Form to keep track of your equivalencies.
Academic Orientation Schedule
Orientation gives you the opportunity to meet your Student Advisor and your peers in-person, ask questions about your program and gain knowledge about supports that are designed to help you succeed at McGill!
Orientation Dates for August 2025:
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: EDUC 129
Please note, attendance is mandatory.
Student Advising Support Team:
Tabitha Beedle, Academic Advisor
Susie Vodopivec, Academic Advisor
Grace Wong- McAllister, Academic Advisor
Frequently Asked Questions:
Where can I find help on how to use Minerva to register for courses?
Step by step instructions and a tutorial video can be found on this website. In addition, the Internships & Student Affairs office is available to help you with registration difficulties.
When do I need to start registering for courses?
Registration for courses for newly admitted students begins in June and ends a couple weeks after classes in the semester begin. A complete list of registration start and end dates can be found here.
What is the difference between a U0 and U1 student?
“U0” or “Foundation Program Student” is the term used to define students who have been admitted without advanced standing. Generally, this refers to students who are admitted to McGill from outside Quebec. Admitted students who have completed CEGEP are considered U1 students. Refer to the section titled “Foundation Program Advising” for further information.
When are my field experiences (dates)?
See the overviews above to find the semesters in which you should complete your field experiences. In addition, the start and end dates for all field experiences each year can be found on the Internships & Student Affairs website.
Does my first field experience conflict with my other fall semester courses?
No it does not. If you are registering for the fall semester courses found on the overview (4 year or 3 year), your Fall semester courses will end early, in November, after which your First Field Experience (EDFE 200) and your First Year Seminar (EDEC 201) will begin and run until mid-December. Your first Fall semester will be unique in this way.
I'm having trouble registering for EDFE 200 and EDEC 201
EDFE 200 and EDEC 201 must be registered for simultaneously. To do this, make note of the CRNs of both courses (first column on left when you search for courses) and enter them both into the "Quick Add" feature on Minerva (step 2 on the registration menu).
I've written an English exit exam already, do I need to register for EDEC 215?
Yes, the provincial government requires that all students in teacher education programs demonstrate their proficiency in the language of instruction. More information can be found here
What are the subject area courses that I should register for in my winter semester?
A complete list of subject area courses, descriptions and prerequisites can be found in the "Kindergarten & Elementary Education - Subject Areas" section of the eCalendar. You are advised to take a course from more than one subject area during your first year at McGill.
What should I do if I'm having trouble registering for a course?
If you are getting an error such as 'program restriction' or 'reserve closed' when attempting to register for a course, first ensure that you are selecting the section designated for your program (if applicable: see the notes under the course in class schedule search on Minerva). If you are still having trouble, contact the department offering the course (Educational and Counselling Psychology for EDPE and EDPI courses, Linguistics for LING courses, English for ENGL courses, etc.). The calendar entry for the course will indicate the offering department.
If I am interested in taking French courses, where do I go to take the French Placement Test?
Information about French courses and the French Placement Test can be found on the French Language Centre website.
If I am interested in switching to the PIF (Pédagogie de l'Immersion Français), what do I need to do?
For details, please see the information for prospective PIF students website or speak with your advisor.
What advanced standing can I expect to receive from my previous university study? When will my advanced standing appear on my transcript?
In the Faculty of Education students are eligible to receive advanced standing only for courses that are applicable to their programs. The admissions office makes decisions on advanced standing for all incoming students over the summer. Your advanced standing may not appear on your transcript immediately.
Until the admissions office has entered your advanced standing on your transcript, you are advised to attempt to get a sense of the transfer credits you might receive by looking at the program requirements on the program checklist (above). Students typically receive advanced standing for subject area courses rather than required education courses (unless their previous university education was in a teacher training program). Additional advice for self-assessing your transfer credits can be found on the Internships & Student Affairs website.
When the admissions office has assessed your advanced standing, you should review it, and if you feel that you might be eligible for additional courses, contact your advisor.
The information on this program is organized for three distinct groups:
Prospective Students Newly Admitted Currently Registered Students
