The Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies is an innovative hybrid program (online and in-person courses) designed to provide maximum flexibility and choice. Students will develop knowledge and skills in the field of Educational Studies leading to potential careers as teachers, instructional designers, trainers, learning specialists and education consultants. We offer a wide range of online courses focussing on foundations of learning, digital technologies, early childhood education, instructional design, and equity, diversity and inclusion. Elective courses from other Ontario Tech faculties allow students to experience face-to-face learning while exploring other subjects of interest.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I take the entire degree online?
Can I take the entire degree online?
Yes, that is possible, but partially depends on your course selections (see Program Maps). You are able to choose courses from other faculties at Ontario Tech, which may or may not have online formats.
What is the online course structure?
What is the online course structure?
The structure of online courses will vary across the university BUT online courses offered in the Faculty of Education are carefully drafted to maximize interaction, collaboration and community building. A typical 36-hour (three-credit) course is 12 weeks long and includes:
Two to three video clips per week, each of them six to eight minutes long, and associated readings are available online.
Online synchronous tutorials in virtual classrooms (60+ minutes) moderated by a teaching assistant or Instructor and drawing on the analysis and synthesis questions posed in the video clip as the starting point for discussion.
Online discussions in a learning management system such as Blackboard or other asynchronous tools.
Work on problem-based learning (PBL) with a collaborative team.
Each student is expected to actively participate in the tutorial sessions by using their webcam and microphone, since it is easier to understand the ideas communicated by others when their facial expressions and body language can be seen, rather than just listening to them.
For more details, check out the official OTU webpage for the 4-Year BA here.
How many courses are online?
How many courses are online?
You are required to take 22 (out of 40 courses) in the Faculty of Education - All of those courses are offered online in virtual classrooms. The format of the remaining 18 courses is up to you - you can select in-person or online courses to fit your schedule and needs.
Planning Sheets
Planning Sheets
Course and program planning sheets are available from our Academic Advisor, Susan Snelling. You can reach her and request via email at FEDAdvising@ontariotechu.ca. You can also schedule a meeting with her to review your options, answer any questions, and find out more about possible and recommended pre-/co-requisites.
Undergraduate Academic Calendar
Undergraduate Academic Calendar
For important dates throughout the academic year, visit the Undergraduate Academic Calendar. It contains information such as semester start and end dates, fee due dates, enrollment and withdrawal deadlines, and breaks.
Specializations
Specializations
There are four specialization options in our program as well as a "General - No Specialization" option. You can choose from:
For more details about the specializations, check out this webpage from the university.
Courses
Courses
The following are courses that we offer in the faculty of education.
Core Courses
Core Courses
EDST 1000U - Foundations of Learning
EDST 1100U - Problem and Inquiry-Based Learning
EDST 1130U - Writing & Information Literacy in the Digital Age
EDST 1230U - Design Thinking and Visual Design for Educational Contexts
EDST 2110U - Assessment & Evaluation
EDST 2140U - Creating Digital Tools
EDST 2150U - Teaching to Facilitate Learning
EDST 2500U - Foundations of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Education
EDST 3000U - Instructional Design
By choosing at least four electives (12 credits) from a specific theme, students can apply for that specialization to appear on their transcript.
Digital Technologies
Digital Technologies
EDST 2120U – Culture & Digital Technologies
EDST 2160U – Online Learning
EDST 3140U – Digital Communication Technologies
EDST 3440U – Managing & Developing eLearning Projects
EDST 4120U – Games and Simulations for Learning
EDST 4470U - Trends and Issues in Educational Technology
Early Childhood Studies
Early Childhood Studies
EDST 2170U – Designing Inclusive Learning Environments
EDST 3160U – Developing Literacy
EDST 3170U – Developing Numeracy
EDST 3610U - Child Development & Health
EDST 4150U – Holistic Learning in Early Childhood Education
EDST 4610U - Coding and Maker Pedagogies for Young Children
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
EDST 2170U – Designing Inclusive Learning Environments
EDST 3500U – Unlearning and the Inclusive Curriculum
EDST 3700U - Models of Inclusion
EDST 4500U – Enabling Learning through Technology
EDST 4530U – Social Justice Issues in Education
Adult Learning with Technology
Adult Learning with Technology
EDST 3120U – Workplace Learning
EDST 3460U - Working with Clients and Partners
and at least two of the following:
EDST 2410U – Foundations of Adult Learning
EDST 3440U – Managing & Developing eLearning Projects
EDST 4470U – Trends and Issues in Educational Technology
Special Education
Special Education
EDST 2700U - Foundations of Special Education
EDST 3700U - Models of Inclusion
EDST 3710U - Understanding the Diversity of Educational Needs
EDST 4700U - Technology & Assistive Tools for Special Education
Additional Options
Additional Options
EDST 2200U – Literature and Pedagogy: Exploring Human Experience
EDST 3110U – Critical Digital Literacies
EDST 3999U – Special Topics Courses (varies from year to year)
EDST 4000U - Inquiry & Professional Practice
EDST 4300U – Engaged Educator Project I
EDST 4301U – Engaged Educator Project II
EDST 4900U - Research Literacy for Education
EDST 4901U - Research Project
EDST 4980U – Work Integrated Learning I
EDST 4981U – Work Integrated Learning II
EDST 4999U – Directed Studies (design your own course with a professor)
To review courses from other faculties, please go to the Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue. Finally, you can select online courses (needs to be approved) from outside the university at Contact North (Ontario Online Learning Portal)
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