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Professional Programs

• BEd Consecutive – Full-time program
• BEd Concurrent
• Professional Development for Teachers (Additional Qualifications) – Part-time program
• Aboriginal Professional Programs – Native Classroom Assistant Diploma, Teacher of Anishnaabemwin as a Second Language Diploma, Aboriginal Teacher Certification

Bachelor of Education (BEd) – Consecutive Two Year

How to Apply

Application for admission to the full-time two year Consecutive Bachelor of Education program is made online through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC). This is a full-time program and cannot be completed on a part-time basis. The Teacher Education Application Service (TEAS) application is available online beginning in September through the OUAC website: www.ouac.on.ca/teas/. The completed application and appropriate fees must be submitted to OUAC by the date specified. Applicants must apply by early December to be considered for admission for the following September.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to be aware of, and meet, all deadline dates and admission criteria for the division and teaching subjects selected. Any questions concerning this information can be clarified by contacting the Office of the Registrar.

To be eligible for admission consideration, candidates must submit the following to the Office of the Registrar by the deadline specified when applying:

1. Official transcripts from all universities attended. Foreign transcripts not written in English must be accompanied by an officially certified English translation. Photocopies are not accepted.
2. Legal proof of change of name if different from that on the transcript(s) (e.g. marriage certificate).
3. Experience Profile form. The mandatory Profile is an online form completed through ‘My Nipissing’. Instructions on completing the form are sent to applicants once the application has been received.
4. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to submit the results from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) , the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB), or the Pearson Test of English. The required minimum score for TOEFL is 600 (PBT), or 100 (iBT) with a minimum score of 27 on writing and 27 on speaking. The TOEFL is administered by the Educational Testing Service: www.toefl.org.

The requirement for IELTS is a minimum overall score of 7 with scores of at least 6.5 in reading and listening and scores of at least 7 in writing and speaking. The test is administered by IELTS Test Centre Canada: Email: ielts@conestogac.on.ca

The requirement for MELAB is a minimum overall score of 90 and a minimum rating of 4 on the Oral Interview Component.

The requirement for the Pearson Test of English is an overall score of 67 with scores of at least 60 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Basic Admission Requirements for the Consecutive Bachelor of Education

Enrolment in the Bachelor of Education program each year is limited and highly competitive. Selection of candidates is based primarily on academic achievement at the undergraduate level, but the School may take experiential qualifications into consideration in the final selection process. Candidates are required to use only the Nipissing Experience Profile form to present their experiential qualifications.

Applicants must be graduating with an undergraduate degree by June of the year for which they are applying. Courses needed to meet teachable subject requirements as outlined below must be completed by April of the year being applied for. Your complete undergraduate degree program must include a minimum of 10 full university courses (not including college transfer courses) in order to be considered for admission.

The academic average for admission consideration will be calculated on the best (highest grade) 10 full university undergraduate courses (60 credits) not including college transfer courses. If an applicant presents more than 25 full university undergraduate courses, only the first 25 full university undergraduate courses will be considered. Applicants with a graduate degree will have a maximum of 5 full graduate courses included in their average. A full course normally represents study completed across two semesters (September – April) or equivalent.

The academic average for candidates who, at the time of application, have not completed 10 full undergraduate courses will be calculated on those courses completed at the time of application.

Please refer to the divisions listed below for additional admission requirements.

Applicants who are offered admission to the Bachelor of Education will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal reference check prior to beginning the program.

It is the policy of Nipissing University to encourage applications from qualified applicants who are Aboriginal, members of visible minorities and differently-abled persons.

Aboriginal or Early Childhood Education (ECE) Candidates

Up to 20 places are reserved for Aboriginal candidates. These candidates must follow the prescribed application procedures and send proof of Aboriginal status to the Office of the Registrar.

A limited number of places are available in the Primary/Junior division for candidates who hold an undergraduate degree plus an ECE diploma or hold an undergraduate degree specializing in child studies. Further information on these admission policies is available from the Office of the Registrar.

Divisions

The following divisions are offered in the Bachelor of Education program:

Primary/Junior

This division prepares the candidate to teach from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6. Candidates do not choose teaching subjects. In addition to admission criteria outlined above, preference will be given to candidates with breadth to their undergraduate degree.

Junior/Intermediate

This division prepares the candidate to teach Grade 4 to Grade 10 with specific preparation in one teaching subject, at the intermediate level. In addition to admission criteria outlined above, candidates must have at least three full undergraduate courses (18 credits) in the teaching subject being applied to. Teachable subjects offered at Nipissing are:

Note:

1. English – Courses presented for the teachable must be English literature courses. English remedial courses will not be considered. (e.g. Nipissing’s ENGL 1501/1502, ENGL 1551/1552 will not be considered). Cross-listed courses will not be counted for a teachable in English.
2. French as a Second Language – No more than one full course can be at the first year level. Applicants must possess oral and written fluency in the French language and a thorough knowledge of grammar.
3. Instrumental Music – The prerequisite is three full (18 credits) undergraduate performance courses. Candidates will be considered based on academic background and experience in the discipline.
4. Mathematics – Mathematics courses equivalent to a high school Mathematics course cannot be counted towards the teaching subject. At least six credits (one full course) of the 18 credits required must be beyond the first year level.
5. Religious Education – Please note that this teaching subject prepares teachers of Religious Education in Roman Catholic schools. Roman Catholic Boards of Education require that student teachers be of the Catholic faith.
6. Science (General) – The prerequisite is three full undergraduate courses in a combination of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Candidates must have two of these three disciplines.
7. Visual Arts – The prerequisite is three full undergraduate studio courses. Examples of studio courses are courses such as painting, drawing, sculpture, etc. Candidates will also be considered based on academic background and experience in the discipline.

Please Note: Cross-listed courses from a different discipline are not always counted towards the teachable subject. Please email the Office of the Registrar at edadmiss@nipissingu.ca for further details.

Intermediate/Senior

This division prepares the candidate to teach Grade 7 to Grade 12 with specific preparation in two teaching subjects. In addition to admission criteria outlined above, candidates must have at least five full undergraduate courses (30 credits) in the first teaching subject being applied to and at least three full undergraduate courses (18 credits) in the second teaching subject being applied to. The following teaching subjects are offered at Nipissing:

Note:

1. Business Studies – General – Courses must from at least two of the following areas: Organizations (Human Resources), Management, Marketing, Business Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, and Technology Management.  Only one full course (two semester courses) in Economics can count towards the requirement.
2. English – Courses presented for the teachable must be English literature courses. English remedial courses will not be considered. (e.g. Nipissing’s ENGL 1501/1502, ENGL 1551/1552 will not be considered). Cross-listed courses will not be counted for a teachable in English.
3. French as a Second Language – No more than two full courses towards a first teaching subject in French can be at the first year level. No more than one full course towards a second teaching subject in French can be at the first year level.
4. Instrumental Music – Candidates must present the required number of courses including a minimum of three full undergraduate performance courses. Candidates will be considered based on academic background and experience in the discipline.
5. Mathematics – Mathematics courses equivalent to a high school Mathematics course will not be counted towards the teaching subject. At least twelve credits (two full courses) towards a first teaching subject in Mathematics must be beyond the first year level. At least six credits (one full course) towards a second teaching subject in Mathematics must be beyond the first year level.
6. Religious Education – Please note that this teaching subject prepares teachers of Religious Education in Roman Catholic schools. Roman Catholic Boards of Education require that student teachers be of the Catholic faith.
7. Visual Arts – Candidates must present the required number of courses including a minimum of three full undergraduate studio courses. Examples of studio courses are courses such as painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.

Please Note: Cross-listed courses from a different discipline are not always counted towards the teachable subject. Please email the Office of the Registrar at edadmiss@nipissingu.ca for further details.

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Bachelor of Education (BEd) – Concurrent

Please refer to the Undergraduate Admissions section of the Calendar for admission requirements to the Concurrent Education programs.

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Professional Development for Teachers (Additional Qualifications)

How to Apply

Qualified Teachers are eligible to register for Additional Qualification courses online through My Nipissing and WebAdvisor at www.nipissingu.ca. Applicants may also register for courses in-person at the Office of the Registrar, or by fax or mail. The necessary forms for admission/registration can be downloaded from the Nipissing University Professional Development for Teachers website at www.nipissingu.ca/aq.

Admission Requirements

Each Additional Qualification course has specific pre-requisites that must be met prior to registration. Details are provided with each course description found in the Course Listing section of the Academic Calendar.

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Aboriginal Professional Programs

• Native Classroom Assistant Diploma
• Teacher of Anishnaabemwin as a Second Language Diploma
• Aboriginal Teacher Certification

How to Apply

Applicants for admission to the Native Classroom Assistant Diploma, the Teacher of Anishnaabemwin as a Second Language Diploma, or the Aboriginal Teacher Certification programs can print the required application form from the Nipissing University website. The completed application form and application fee must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar, Aboriginal Programs Admissions by the deadline specified on the Nipissing University website. Details are available each year at www.nipissingu.ca/aboriginal.

Native Classroom Assistant Diploma Program (NCADP) (Parts I, II, and III)

After completing the program you will be qualified to work, under the professional direction of the classroom teacher and school Principal, as a classroom assistant with Aboriginal primary school children.

Admission Requirements

NCADP Part I:

• Minimum completion of Ontario Grade 12 or equivalent. Candidates without grade 12 can be admitted if they are 20 years or older and have been out of school for two years or more; and,
• Recent Criminal Reference Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Students are encouraged to obtain classroom experience before commencing the program.

NCADP Part II:

• Successful completion of NCADP Part I courses with a minimum of 60% in each course; and,
• Successful completion of EDUC 1010 NCADP Practicum I.

Or

• An Educational Assistant Certificate, or an Early Childhood Education Diploma, or a Developmental Services Worker Diploma;
• One year of classroom experience such as a classroom assistant (minimum 200 hours, either paid or volunteer) which can be verified; and,
• Recent Criminal Reference Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check.

NCADP Part III:

• Successful completion of NCADP Part II courses with a minimum of 60% in each course; and,
• Successful completion of EDUC 2010 NCADP Practicum II.

etc.);

Teacher of Anishnaabemwin as a Second Language (TASL)

After completing the Teacher of Anishnaabemwin as a Second Language: (TASL), you will be qualified to teach Anishnaabemwin as a subject, to Native and non-Native students, according to the Ontario curriculum, from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum completion of Ontario Grade 12 or equivalent. Candidates without grade 12 can be admitted if they are 20 years or older and have been out of school for two years or more;
• A one-page statement outlining why you wish to be a teacher of Anishnaabemwin;
• Two letters of reference of which one letter is from an individual (not a family member) in a professional capacity who can attest to your level of fluency (Chief and Council, Education Director, Education Authority Board member, Cultural Committee member, etc.);
• Valid Criminal Reference Check including a Vulnerable Sector Screening within six months of start date;
• Completion of an Anishnaabemwin Language Assessment that includes a written and oral component.

Aboriginal Teacher Certification Program

The goal of the Program is to train Native teachers who will be able to provide the regular Ontario elementary school curriculum combined with traditional values, culture and art.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet each of the following requirements to be considered for admission:

1. One of the following completed certifications from an accredited university or college:
• Early Childhood Education (ECE);
• Native Classroom Assistant Diploma Program (NCADP);
• Native Special Education Assistant Diploma Program (NSEADP);
• Native Language Teaching Certificate (NLTC);
• An undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
2. Proof of Aboriginal ancestry
3. Valid Criminal Reference Check including a Vulnerable Sector Screening within six months of start date

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