Updated: Wed, 10/02/2024 - 13:45

From Saturday, Oct. 5 through Monday, Oct. 7, the Downtown and Macdonald Campuses will be open only to McGill students, employees and essential visitors. Many classes will be held online. Remote work required where possible. See Campus Public Safety website for details.


Du samedi 5 octobre au lundi 7 octobre, le campus du centre-ville et le campus Macdonald ne seront accessibles qu’aux étudiants et aux membres du personnel de l’Université McGill, ainsi qu’aux visiteurs essentiels. De nombreux cours auront lieu en ligne. Le personnel devra travailler à distance, si possible. Voir le site Web de la Direction de la protection et de la prévention pour plus de détails.

Education for Science Students


Overview

The Education for Science Students Minor is a great opportunity to follow your passions and interests in the sciences while developing your skills as an educator.

This Minor will give you a solid footing in the basics of pedagogy and can act as a starting point towards a B.Ed. degree. You will take courses on the philosophy of education, policy issues related to education, equity and education, and more

This minor doesn’t qualify you to enter the teaching profession, but it serves as an excellent introduction to issues in education while you pursue your interests within the sciences.


Careers

While the Education for Science Students Minor does not allow you to start teaching right after graduation, it will provide you with the tools to become an effective educator. You can apply your knowledge to community work, advising, and more. Some students enjoy the program so much, they continue on to a B.Ed!

You could become a professional:

  • Program animator
  • Community worker
  • Educational technology developer
  • Academic advisor

Ready to apply?

For this program, you'll need to apply to the Faculty of Science.

See the full eligibility information for more information about deadlines and required documents for your application.

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