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Earn a BA (Honours) in Contemporary Studies from Laurier and a BEd from Nipissing as well as practice teach in the Public or Catholic schools near Brantford.
Information pertaining to Wilfrid Laurier University BA courses can be found in the Wilfrid Laurier University Academic Calendar at: www.wlu.ca/calendars
The section presents information on Academic Procedures and Regulations specific to Concurrent students at the Brantford Campus. For all other procedures and regulations students must follow Nipissing University’s Academic Procedures and Regulations.
Students seeking academic advice on their BEd courses should contact the office of the Academic Advisor of the Concurrent Education Program and if desired also make an appointment with the Associate Dean of the Concurrent Education Program.
All students are responsible for ensuring that the courses in which they register meet the degree requirements of their programs.
In the Laurier-Nipissing Concurrent Education program students must maintain the required GPA of 7.0 in each year, in both their Wilfrid Laurier (BA) courses, and Nipissing (BEd) courses, progress in their Honours program with a minimum Honours GPA of 5.0, where a minimum Honours GPA of 7.0 is required for graduation, as well as pass the “Observation and Practice Teaching” course, to continue in the program. Students who receive an average of 67% to 69% (or GPA of 6.0) in their Laurier courses) are permitted to progress into the following academic year, with a status of ‘on probation’. Probation requirements hold that students are given one year to raise their academic average to 70% in order to continue in the Concurrent Education program. The GPA is accumulative. It is calculated from the beginning of entry into the university and is adjusted with each course and each semester. Students who meet the academic requirements but “Do Not Meet Expectations” in their Observation and Practice Teaching course will be considered on an individual basis. Students not meeting the overall average of 70% in either their Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Education courses, will be required to withdraw from the program. (Academic courses in education require a minimum grade of 60% for a pass.) Averages for students in the BA are calculated using all grades in Laurier and the required Nipissing Arts courses (PSYC 2020, SOCI 2091 and SOCI 2092). All students required to withdraw may appeal the decision to the Student Academic Standing, Appeals and Petitions Committee, Brantford at a specified date. Guidelines for the Operation of the Student Academic Standing, Appeals and Petitions Committee, Brantford can be found within the Student Policies section in the Index.
Candidates who entered the program in 2007 or 2008* will complete the degree requirements for the four year Honours Contemporary Studies program in which they are enrolled as well as the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Education program. Degree requirements for the Wilfrid Laurier Contemporary Studies program can be found in the Wilfrid Laurier Academic Calendar. Following are the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Education component of the Concurrent Honours BA/BEd program.
To qualify for the Bachelor of Education degree in the Primary / Junior Division, a student must:a) Qualify for the Wilfrid Laurier Honours degree in Contemporary Studies with a minimum B average and successful completion of WLU courses CO 243, CO244 and Nipissing courses PSYC 2020, SOCI 2091 and SOCI 2092. b) Obtain a ‘pass’ in the following Observation and Practice Teaching courses: EDUC 4641, EDUC 4661, EDUC 4671, EDUC 4686 and EDUC 4687.c) Obtain a minimum overall average of 70% in the following courses: EDUC 4102, EDUC 4103, EDUC 4118, EDUC 4128, EDUC 4138, EDUC 4112, EDUC 4113, EDUC 4244, EDUC 4254, EDUC 4264, EDUC 4274, EDUC 4284, and EDUC 4294, with at least 60% in each.d) Obtain the required overall average and minimum grade requirements with no more than two attempts in only one course with the exception of EDUC 4687. EDUC 4687 may only be attempted once.
To qualify for the Bachelor of Education degree in the Junior/Intermediate Division, a student must:a) Qualify for the Wilfrid Laurier Honours degree in Contemporary Studies with a minimum B average and successful completion of WLU courses CO 243, CO 244 and Nipissing courses PSYC 2020, SOCI 2091 and SOCI 2092.b) Obtain a pass in the following Observation and Practice Teaching courses: EDUC 4651, EDUC 4681, EDUC 4691, EDUC 4696 and EDUC 4697.c) Obtain a minimum overall average of 70% in the following courses: EDUC 4202, EDUC 4203, EDUC 4218, EDUC 4228, EDUC 4238, EDUC 4116, EDUC 4117, EDUC 4308, EDUC 4314, EDUC 4324, EDUC 4334, EDUC 4344, EDUC 4354, with at least 60% in each.d) Obtain the required overall average and minimum grade requirements with no more than two attempts in only one course with the exception of EDUC 4697. EDUC 4697 may only be attempted once.e) Students in the Junior/Intermediate Division must obtain at least 60% in one of the electives listed in the Junior/Intermediate Division.
It is the student’s responsibility to initiate course changes. Discontinuing attendance at classes, notifying an instructor or stopping payment on a cheque presented at registration does not constitute official withdrawal from a course. Students wishing to withdraw from a course, add a course, or substitute one course for another, must do so online through “My Nipissing” and the Web Advisor system.
The University takes a very serious view of such offences against academic honesty as plagiarism, cheating, and impersonation. Penalties for dealing with such offences will be strictly enforced. The complete policy on Academic Dishonesty is in the Policies section of the Calendar.
Aegrotat standing (credit granted with incomplete course work) will be considered only in exceptional circumstances (usually only in cases of serious illness) and if term work has been of high quality.
Punctual and regular attendance is essential for the successful completion of a course. When absenteeism exceeds 20%, the student may be excluded from writing the final exam. Students who do not demonstrate regular attendance may be required to withdraw from the Bachelor of Education program unless medical documentation or other authorized documentation, deemed appropriate by the Faculty, is received. This policy may be implemented if a student is absent more than the number of hours indicated (approximately 20% of the total hours) in connection with any one of the courses or course components.
Three full courses in French are required. No more than one full course can be at the first year level. Applicants must possess oral and written fluency in the French language and a thorough knowledge of grammar.
Nipissing University has implemented a technology initiative (iTeach) within the School of Education. Students entering the program as of 2009-2010 at the Brantford Campus of Nipissing University will participate in the iTeach Program in their senior years of the program. In their senior years of studies, they will be required to have a Mac computer and will purchase an external hard drive from Nipissing University. The program is intended to enrich the already strong educational experience in preparing teachers of tomorrow for the teaching environment of the future.
BA courses from Wilfrid Laurier University will be appealed in accordance with the Wilfrid Laurier University policy available in the Laurier Brantford Dean’s Office.
Education course appeals and petitions will follow the Nipissing University, Brantford campus guidelines. Guidelines for the Operation of the Student Academic Standing, Appeals and Petitions Committee, Brantford can be found within the Student Policies section in the Index. Appeal hearings will be held in Brantford.
Students enrolled in the Concurrent Education Program may only make two attempts to complete a course with the exception of Observation and Practice Teaching 5 (EDUC 4687 for the Primary/Junior division, EDUC 4697 for Junior/Intermediate division). This course may not be deemed unsuccessful in its entirety. When a second attempt on a course is made, the higher grade obtained of the two attempts will be used in the calculation of averages. If a student fails the course on a second attempt after first passing, then the credits obtained on the first attempt will be kept. A student may attempt a course for a third time, only with the approval of the Associate Dean of Education.
a) A student’s grade in each course will be based upon the year’s work and the final examination;b) The final examination will not make up more than 70% or less than 30% of the final grade in each course;c) The instructor will discuss with the class the basis for assessment specifying the relative weight of each examination, test, in-class activity and written assignment;d) The instructor will also specify which assignments must be completed in order to receive a grade in the course; e) The method of determining final grades is to be discussed with students within the time frame Senate has approved for late course registration; f) The instructor must inform students of their standing prior to the date for honourable withdrawal from the course. If no written term work has been evaluated by that date, the information shall be given in the form of a written statement of the student’s standing; g) The instructor is required to return to students all written work, other than final examinations, which has been submitted for evaluation purposes. Students may discuss with their instructor the work presented, the comments made, and the grade assigned; h) Final examinations are not returned to students but are kept on file by the Office of the Associate Dean of Education for a minimum of 60 days after official notification of final grades; i) For each course, a final marks sheet is completed, signed by the instructor and the Associate Dean of Education and then submitted to the Office of the Registrar within five calendar days of the exam and/or final day of class. The signature of the Associate Dean of Education indicates that the marks submission is consistent with existing practices and policies of the Faculty; j) Revisions to any previously-assigned grade are submitted in writing for the approval of the Dean of Education, together with the reasons for such revisions. Grades are not official until they have been approved by the Schulich School of Education and released by the Office of the Registrar; k) The final marks issued by Nipissing University are the only ones accepted as binding.
In exceptional circumstances, a student may request consideration for an Incomplete grade “I”. Such a request must be submitted in writing, through the instructor to the Dean of Education, together with reasons for the request.
Any student assigned an “Incomplete” grade must complete all course requirements within one month after the end of the examination period. If after that period the course is not completed or an extension has not been granted by the Dean of Education, a grade “F” will be recorded on the student’s academic record.
In order to be considered for an extension of the completion date beyond the normal one month period, a student must submit a written request to the Dean of Education, through the instructor, explaining the reasons for such an extension. Under no circumstances may a completion date exceed six months from the end of the examination period.
Final examinations for each course are mandatory, except where otherwise approved by Senate, and are scheduled by the Associate Dean of Education. Final examinations for classes held at night will usually be scheduled during the day. Final examinations constitute a minimum of 30% and a maximum of 70% of the final grade. Punctual and regular attendance is essential for the successful completion of a course. When absenteeism exceeds 20%, the student may be excluded from writing the final examination.
Students may request in advance to view their examination papers in the Office of the Associate Dean of Education. Upon request by a student, and at a time mutually agreed upon by the instructor and student, the instructor shall review the examination paper in the presence of the student. The closing date to request reviews is sixty days after the release of marks.
Students who are unable to write final examinations because of illness or other circumstances beyond their control, or whose performances on the examination has been impaired by such circumstances, may on application, be granted permission to write a special final examination. Such application must:
The petition for such special examinations must be filed within a week of the day of the regular examination.
There will normally be a fee for special examinations.
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