Educational Studies
Overview
Our Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies is an innovative hybrid program designed to develop exceptional educators and leaders in careers such as teaching, instructional design, multimedia and e-learning, and educational consulting. 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. Our Bachelor of Arts 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, leading to potential careers as teachers, instructional designers, trainers, learning specialists and education consultants.
We offer a wide range of online courses focusing on foundations of learning, digital technologies, early childhood education, instructional design and equity, diversity and inclusion. Elective courses from other faculties allow you to experience face-to-face learning while exploring various subjects of interest.
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).
Outcomes
Upon graduation, this hybrid undergraduate degree program prepares you to:
- Provide leading-edge training for institutions and industries moving to hybrid or fully-online frameworks to meet evolving learning challenges.
- Pursue a Bachelor of Education program to teach K-12.
- Pursue graduate school (Master of Education).
To learn more, visit the Educational Studies web page.
Specializations in Educational Studies include:
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Digital Technologies
Students can specialize in Digital Technologies, focusing on how digital tools and innovations enhance teaching and learning. Students develop skills in digital pedagogy, instructional design and technology integration, applying their knowledge to create engaging and effective learning experiences.
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Early Childhood Studies
Students can specialize in Early Childhood Studies, exploring how young children learn and develop in diverse educational settings. Students build career-ready skills in early literacy and numeracy, inquiry-based learning and digital pedagogy, applying their knowledge to create engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
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Aging and Learning in an Era of Technology
In this program, students can specialize in Aging and Learning in an Era of Technology, exploring how technology supports adult learning and development in an evolving digital world. Students will build career-ready skills in educational psychology, adaptability and inclusive learning environments.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Students can specialize in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, focusing on creating inclusive and equitable learning environments across educational and workplace settings. Students will gain career-ready skills in critical analysis, inclusive design and problem-solving, applying their knowledge to address systemic barriers and support diverse communities.
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Special Education
Students in this program can specialize in Special Education, an innovative and flexible hybrid program which aims to create a new generation of thoughtful educators. Students in this specialization will tackle real-world problems by exploring topics such as the educational history, ethical considerations, models of inclusion, and assistive technologies to support inclusive and accessible learning spaces.
I chose Ontario Tech because of its accelerated 16-month Bachelor of Education program, which let me start my teaching career months earlier than graduates from other universities. The small class sizes created a close, supportive learning environment, and the strong focus on technology helped me build real, classroom-ready skills. I felt ready on day one, and that’s something I credit entirely to Ontario Tech. Nicole Boivin Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Educational Studies Class of 2022
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-off | 70 per cent |
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| Expected cut-off | Low-70s |
Applicants interested in the Educational Studies - General (no specialization) will apply through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) using application code DST.
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
Career opportunities
- K-6 primary school teacher (with a Bachelor of Education Degree)
- Adult Educational Trainer
- Early Childhood Educator
- Education Counsellor
- Service Organization Educator
- Workplace Educator
- Educator
- Instructional Designer
- Special Education Consultant
- Human Resources Consultant
- Human Resources Employee
- Human Resources Manager
- EDI Policy Consultant
- College Educator (with a Master’s Degree)
- College Instructor (with a Master’s Degree)
- Policy Developer
- Health Promotion Coordinator
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Child and Youth Worker
- Community Outreach Coordinator
- Public Outreach Work
- Social Services Worker
- Multimedia Specialist
- Social Policy Researcher
- Graduate studies in Education disciplines
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For program requirements, including required number of credits for completion, program maps and course descriptions, please see the academic calendar and course catalogue of Loading.... Courses are subject to change without notice.