Lambton College and University of Windsor have partnered to offer a collaborative graduate program to successful graduates of a recognized three-year Bachelor Degree (see admission requirements for further details). Upon completion you will graduate with an Ontario College Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Lambton College, as well as a Bachelor of Education Degree from University of Windsor.
This program emphasizes active involvement and reflective practice, by providing students with practical work experience in primary/junior classroom settings alongside a certified teaching professional. Students also benefit from direct practice within Lambton College’s on-campus Ontario Early Years Centre and Early Childhood Education Centre. These facilities are used by ECE students to gain practical experience with children, while applying the theory learned in the classroom.
Highly qualified instructors teach the foundations of early learning philosophy, curriculum and teaching approaches, using a student-focused approach and interactive teaching methods.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To apply, fill out the online application at www.ouac.on.ca/teas/.
A recognized three-year (minimum) Bachelor’s Degree (with a minimum cumulative average of 70%) and submit an applicant profile - see University of Windsor website for further details.
Applicants who have attended university outside of Ontario must have official transcripts sent directly to the Faculty of Education from the home institution. A certified translation of transcripts in languages other than English is required.
Applicants must have at least 10 semester courses completed at a recognized university at the time of application. It is desirable that applicants have studied a wide range of subject areas. Therefore, applicants who have one or more university courses in the main curriculum areas listed below will receive preference: English, Mathematics, Canadian Geography/History, Fine Arts (Visual Arts/Drama/Music/Dance), Physical Education and Science.
Teacher candidate selection is based on:
- Academic standing: All applicants must have a minimum cumulative average of 70% (B-) or higher. The academic average is calculated on the best 30 semester courses (not including college transfer credit) at the time of admission. Courses completed after August 2012 will not be used in the calculation of the average.
- Applicant profile: All applicants are required to submit a completed Applicant Profile form no later than Thursday, May 31st at 5:00 p.m. to Mark Trudell at babkyle@uwindsor.ca, 519-253-3000 ext. 3340, or by mail to Room 1113 Chrysler Hall North, 401 Sunset Avenue Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4.
- An equity consideration form, where applicable: The Faculty of Education affirms its principles and policy of fairness and equity for individuals who are qualified for the teaching profession and who reflect the ethno cultural and social diversity of the population of students in Ontario's schools. In pursuit of this principle and policy, we seek to identify candidates representing backgrounds whose perspectives will diversify and enrich the teaching and learning community. Applications are encouraged from groups that are traditionally under-represented in the teaching profession.
- English Language Proficiency Requirement, where applicable: All applicants whose first language is not English and who have not lived in an English-speaking country for five years or more must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), with a minimum IBT total score of 92 (with a minimum speaking and writing component of 25) or a computer-based total score of 237 or a paper-based total score of 580 (5.5 on the essay writing is required for both the computer and paper based), and a TSE (Test of Spoken English) score of 55 (TSE is required for computer and paper based tests only).
PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS
Students must achieve a minimum grade of C- in all ECE core courses, must successfully complete field placement and must have a minimum term GPA of 2.0 in order to progress to the next term.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of this program will be able to apply for positions as an elementary teacher or as an early childhood educator in Ontario's schools.