Educational Studies - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Overview
Our Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies with a specialization in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) develops exceptional educators and leaders in careers such as teaching, instructional design, multimedia and e-learning, and EDI consulting. This specialization provides a foundation for recognizing and challenging barriers that contribute to discrimination and oppression in educational settings.
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.
This specialization in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion develops expertise with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to recognize systemic, historic and attitudinal barriers that contribute to discrimination and oppression in both workplace learning and classroom settings. Students will use problem-based learning and critical reflection to identify issues, evaluate resources and articulate solutions to EDI issues in Canadian education and society to counter bias and discrimination against under-represented and equity-deserving groups. Our EDI specialization focuses on creating pathways to full inclusion for everyone in education.
If you are interested in becoming a teacher after completing this degree, you should also apply to the Concurrent Education program (see Admissions below for details on the application process).
Specialization courses
To specialize in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion during the Educational Studies program, you must complete the following four courses in addition to other program requirements:
- 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
Outcomes
After completing the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies with a specialization in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, you will be prepared to:
- Challenge discriminatory practices in various educational contexts and design learning environments to promote full inclusion.
- Pursue a Bachelor of Education program to teach K-12.
- 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-off | 70 per cent |
|---|---|
| Expected cut-off | Low-70s |
Applicants interested in the Educational Studies - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion specialization will apply through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) using application code DEJ.
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
- Adult Literacy Instructor
- Child-care centres
- College Educator
- Digital Learning Specialist
- Early childhood learning environment design
- EDI Consultant
- Human Resources Manager
- Instructional Designer
- Military Trainer
- Nursery and preschool programs
- Policy development
- Service Organization Educator
- Workplace/Corporate Educator
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Sample courses
- EDST 1000U - Foundations of Learning
- EDST 1100U - Problem and Inquiry-Based Learning
- EDST 1130U - Writing and Information Literacy in the Digital Age
- EDST 1230U - Design Thinking and Visual Design for Educational Contexts
- EDST 2110U - Assessment and 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
