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Concurrent Education Academic Overview
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Two degrees at the same time: Bachelor’s in Arts, Fine Art, Music or Science and a Bachelor of Education.
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5 years, with education courses and in-school placements completed in years 1-3, and an additional summer term in year 5 (ending in August). Queen's graduates are out into the job market one year early.
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For both Primary-Junior (JK-Grade 6) and Intermediate-Senior (Grades 7-12) (decided by students at the end of year 1).
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In addition to placements in Years 1, 2 and 3, candidates complete 13-17 weeks of placements in Year 5. This includes a three week alternative practicum that can be done outside a school setting and anywhere in the world as long as it is related to the program.
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Travel fellowships support education-related travel outside Canada for alternative practicum placements.
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You will choose a concentration in Year 5, such as Teaching At-Risk Children or Adolescents, International Education, Exceptional Learners, Arts in Education, Drama in Society, Assessment and Evaluation, etc. You may instead choose to apply to a Program Track. Our Program Tracks are Aboriginal Teacher Education, Artist in Community Education, and Outdoor Experiential Education.
Primary-Junior
Candidates in the Primary-Junior program option do not need teaching subjects. At the end of first year, BAH and BSCH candidates are able to choose any major/minor that is offered within their Bachelor of Arts or Science program. BMus and BFAH candidates already have a specialized degree plan when they enter first year.
Intermediate-Senior
Academic Resources
Candidates in the Intermediate-Senior program option choose two of the following subjects:
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Dramatic Arts
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English
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First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies
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French as a Second Language
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Geography
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History
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Mathematics
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Physics
Here is a list of academic resources you can refer to at any point throughout your degree (click to access):