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Educational Studies - Adult Learning with Technology

Program details

Faculty
Education

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Experiential learning
Practicum

Delivery method
Online
Hybrid online/in-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, Downtown Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Four years

Program load
Full-time

OUAC code
DEP

Overview

students surrounding teacher with iPad Our Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies with a specialization in Adult Learning with Technology develops expertise in adult education and specialized competencies for both formal and informal educational spaces. This specialization provides a foundation for success in careers such as human resources, workplace education, college instruction and instructional design.

Our four-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies is an innovative hybrid program (online and in-person courses) designed to provide maximum flexibility and choice. You will develop critical knowledge and skills in educational studies, including foundations of learning, creating digital tools for education, assessment for learning and foundations of equity, diversity and inclusion. Online courses from the Faculty of Education are supplemented with in-person or online electives from other faculties to create a custom program that will enable you to achieve your academic goals. 

This specialization in Adult Learning with Technology is a research-based and industry-responsive specialization that develops the understanding and skills to work in learning and development in various fields such as business, government and non-profit organizations. Students will learn to develop inclusive spaces for adult learning, with a focus on the meaningful use of digital technologies for education.

If you are interested in becoming a teacher after completing this degree, you should also apply to the Concurrent Education program (see the Admissions section below for details on the application process).

Specialization courses

To specialize in Adult Learning with Technology during the Educational Studies program, you must complete four of the following courses in addition to other program requirements: 

  • EDST 2410U – Foundations of Adult Learning
  • EDST 3120U – Workplace Learning
  • EDST 3440U – Managing and Developing eLearning Projects
  • EDST 3460U – Working with Clients and Partners
  • EDST 4470U – Trends and Issues in Educational Technology


Outcomes

After completing the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies with a specialization in Adult Learning with Technology, you will be prepared to: 

  • Facilitate education for adults in various learning spaces, including the corporate workplace, non-profit organizations, government and higher education. 
  • Provide leading-edge training and education for institutions and industries moving to hybrid or fully-online frameworks to meet evolving challenges. 
  • Pursue graduate school in our Master of Education program.

Admissions

Admissions


Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U).

Note: Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.



Last year's cut-off70 per cent
Expected cut-offLow-70s

Applicants interested in the Educational Studies - Lifelong Learning with Technology specialization will apply through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) using application code DEP.

Applicants also interested in becoming a teacher must select the Concurrent Education option from the subject of major interest dropdown box.

The application process and important dates/deadlines are outlined on our admissions website:
Ontario secondary school applicants 
Ontario secondary school graduates
Canadian out-of-province high school applicants 
International applicants 
Mature applicants (over 21 and never attended post-secondary) 
Transfer applicants
General Arts and Science (GAS) applicants 
Home-schooled applicants

Program details

Faculty
Education

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Experiential learning
Practicum

Delivery method
Online
Hybrid online/in-class

Location
Ontario Tech University, Downtown Oshawa

Start dates
September

Length
Four years

Program load
Full-time

OUAC code
DEP

Contact information

Career opportunities

  • Adult Literacy Instructor
  • College Educator
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Instructional Designer
  • Military Trainer
  • Policy development 
  • Service Organization Educator
  • Workplace/Corporate Educator 

Did you know?

of students are employed within six months of graduation
median upper year class size
  • Sample courses

    For full program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the Undergraduate Academic Calendar and course selection for the Adult Learning with Technology specialization. Courses are subject to change without notice.

     

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