Additional Qualifications (AQ) Course Descriptions

Additional qualifications are governed in Ontario by Regulation 176/10 and are administered by the Ontario College of Teachers. The additional qualifications offered by the Schulich School of Education include:

  • Additional Basic Qualifications
  • One-Session Qualifications
  • Three-Session Qualifications (Specialist)

To successfully complete a course, all assignments, including the practicum (if applicable), must be completed successfully. Upon successful completion of courses with a minimum grade of 60%, students will be reported to the Ontario College of Teachers for the appropriate additional qualification. To be reported, candidates must have met all pre-requisite requirements, must have submitted all required documentation and must not be in financial arrears to the University. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they submit all required documentation and meet all prerequisite requirements, as well as any requirements that are designated on their Certificate of Qualification. Teachers of Technological Studies should also note that O. Reg. 176/10 limits the courses that can be taken to a specific list of courses.

Group 3: One-Session Additional Qualifications

(Schedule C - OCT)

Group 3: Course Descriptions and Prerequisites

Courses in Group 3 are credit bearing and lead to an Ontario College of Teachers additional qualification.

To be recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers for an additional qualification, a mark of 60% or over is required in a course.

Course CodeCreditsCourse Title
EDUC 17256Alternative Education
EDUC 18056Adapting Curriculum for Second Language Learners in a French as a Second Language Setting
EDUC 18156Teaching in a French Immersion Setting 
EDUC 42056Outdoor Experiential Education 

 

Applicants must:

Hold or be deemed to hold an Ontario Certificate of Qualification or an Interim Certificate of Qualification.

Eligibility

Members are responsible for learning what prerequisites are necessary to enrol in AQ courses or programs. Additional Qualification providers may require additional requirements for entry. Members must hold a General Certificate of Qualification and Registration for admission to AQ courses or programs.

Transitional certificate holders are not eligible to enrol in College-accredited AQ programs including ABQs.

Teachers holding qualifications in technological education may ONLY take specific three-part specialist courses in the following general education subjects:

  • Teaching English Language Learners
  • Guidance and Career Education
  • Reading
  • Special Education