Junior/Intermediate (Grades 4-10)
At the Junior/Intermediate level, candidates must identify one teachable subject. Candidates must have at least three credits, averaging 70 percent, in one of the teachable subjects listed below. At least one credit must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above. In most cases, only courses eligible to meet requirements for major programs can be counted in support of teachable subjects. Exceptions: BIOL 1F25, BIOL 1P23 , BIOL 1P24 , BIOL 1P27 , BIOL 1P28 , CHEM 1P00 , ERSC 1P92 , STAT 1F92 .
The following guidelines will be used in evaluating teachable subject requirements:
Dramatic Arts - Creativity-based practical work courses with a reflective component are required. A maximum of 1.0 credit in theory-based courses, history of theatre/drama/dramatic literature.
English - A minimum of 1.0 credit in English literature/poetry.
French (second language) - 2.0 credits must be in grammar/composition, both of which must be given in French. A maximum of 1.0 credit in translation.
Geography - 0.5 credit or the equivalent must be in Canadian geography. A maximum of 1.0 credit in Earth Sciences/Environmental Studies.
Health and Physical Education - 2.0 credits must be activity-based courses in Physical Education. 1.0 credit in courses related to Health Studies is required.
History - 1.0 credit must be in Canadian history. All credits must be designated as History with the exception of a maximum of 1.0 credit in the History of Art or Greek/Roman civilization. Canadian Politics and Canadian Studies courses are not acceptable.
Mathematics - A maximum of 1.0 credit in statistics.
Music (Vocal) - A maximum of 1.0 credit in the history of music.
Science-General - 2.0 credits in one subject from Biology, Chemistry, or Physics (including Astronomy). The remaining 1.0 credit may be from one of these subjects not used, or from Earth Sciences or Environmental Science.
Visual Arts - Studio-based course credits are required. A maximum of 1.0 credit from film, photography, architecture, fashion or history of art.
Preference will be given to those applicants who, at the time of application, present completed university degree-level half credit courses in mathematics, science and/or English. For those candidates who have not completed these secondary school courses, equivalent courses at the community college or university level will be considered.
Teacher candidates are also encouraged to take courses in Canadian history, Canadian geography, the arts and physical education.