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Concurrent Teacher Education (B.A./B.Sc. & B.Ed.)

CTEP Co-ordinator: S. Syed Email: ssyed@utsc.utoronto.ca
Academic Advisor (French): C. Beauquis Email: ctep-french-program-supervisor@utsc.utoronto.ca
Academic Advisor (Mathematical & Physical Sciences): C. Dyer Email: dyer@astro.utoronto.ca
The Concurrent Teacher Education Program (CTEP) is a partnership between the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE/UT) and six other academic units of the University of Toronto, including the University of Toronto Scarborough, which allows students interested in a career in teaching to complete two undergraduate degrees at the same time during five years of full-time study. Upon successful completion of the program, U of T Scarborough students will earn both a Bachelor of Education and either an Honours Bachelor of Arts or an Honours Bachelor of Science and will be recommended for certification as elementary or secondary teachers in Ontario
There are two CTEP options at U of T Scarborough:

CTEP/Arts - French: This program prepares students to become teachers at the primary-junior (Kindergarten to Grade 6) or the intermediate-secondary level (Grades 7 to 12).
CTEP/Science - Mathematical & Physical Sciences: This program prepares students to become teachers at the primary-junior (Kindergarten to Grade 6) or the intermediate-secondary level (Grades 7 to 12)

Teaching Subjects
Intermediate/Secondary (I/S): Students must have two teaching subjects, one of which must be the CTEP area of study for which they have been admitted (e.g. French or Chemistry).
Primary/Junior (P/J): Students do not need a second teaching subject. As teachers, they will cover many topics in the curriculum and should have knowledge of a range of areas.
Students declare their main teaching subject (specialist or major program) and level (primary/junior or intermediate/secondary) in the session following attainment of their 4th credit.
Eligible Specialist and Major Programs

Specialist Program in French
Specialist Program in Biological Chemistry
Specialist Program in Chemistry
Specialist Program in Mathematics
Specialist Program in Mathematics and Its Applications
Specialist Program in Natural Sciences
Specialist Program in Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Specialist Program in Physics and Its Applications
Specialist Program in Quantitative Analysis
Two approved major programs, one of which must be from the following list:
1. Major Program in Astrophysics and Physics
2. Major Program in Biochemistry
3. Major Program in Chemistry
4. Major Program in Mathematics
5. Major Program in Physical Sciences
6. Major Program in Statistics

(See the Chemistry, French, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Physics or Statistics section of this Calendar for specific program requirements.)
Admissions: In most cases, students apply to enter CTEP either directly from secondary school or after their first year of university studies.
Prospective Applicants: For direct admission from secondary school or for students who wish to transfer to U of T Scarborough from another U of T faculty, applicants must indicate the special code for the program on the Application for Admission to an Ontario University. See the Admissions section of this Calendar for more information and deadlines.
Upon receiving the application, the University of Toronto's Admissions and Awards office will send the applicant a confirmation letter and Applicant Instruction Guide. At this stage CTEP applicants will be required to complete an on-line Application Profile.
Current U of T Scarborough Students: Application procedures can be found at the Registrar's Office website: www.utsc.utoronto.ca/registrar. The minimum qualifications for entry are:

Enrolment in an eligible specialist or major program
4.0 credits including the recommended first year courses for the appropriate specialist or major program
A cumulative GPA of at least 2.7

Program Requirements: The program requires completion of:

An Honours Bachelor of Arts or an Honours Bachelor of Science degree (see the Degrees section of this Calendar for specific degree requirements) including:
1. Completion of an approved specialist program or of two approved major programs.
2. The following education focused courses (some currently under development):
  1. PSYB21H (Introduction to Developmental Psychology: Focus on Education) to be taken within Years 2 or 3.
  2. CTEB01H (Equity and Diversity in Education) to be taken within Years 2 or 3. This course will be introduced in 2009/10.
  3. CTEC01H (Communication and Conflict Resolution) to be taken within Years 2 or 3. This course will be introduced in 2009/10.
  4. Two 0.5 credit Subject Studies for Teachers courses to be taken within Years 1, 2 or 3 or the Fall of Year 4. Students who have chosen the French option must take FREB11H and FREC11H .
  5. 0.5 credit CTEP internship in a school or community organization to be taken within Years 3, 4 or 5.

Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 to remain in the program.
Students who choose, or are required, to withdraw from CTEP may be allowed to transfer to a non-CTEP Honours Bachelor of Arts or Honours Bachelor of Science, retaining credit for all courses except the internship in e) above and the Bachelor of Education courses listed below.

A Bachelor of Education degree which requires completion of 5.0 full credits as follows:
1. Year 3 or 4: Principles of Teaching: Legal, Ethical and Professional (0.5 credit).
2. Year 3 or 4: Inclusive Education: ESL and Exceptional Learners (0.5 credit) which includes 20-hour field experience focused on observation/tutoring.
3. Year 3 or 4: Psychological Foundations of Learning (0.5 credit).
4. Year 3 or 4: Social Foundations of Teaching and Schooling (0.5 credit).
5. Year 4: Mentored Inquiry and Teaching (0.25 credit) with 10-15 days spent in schools.
6. Year 4: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment#1 (1.0 credit).
7. Year 4: Practicum placement in schools (0.25 credit), 35-40 days, 3.5 days per week, Winter session.
8. Year 5: Mentored Inquiry and Teaching (0.25 credit) with 10-15 days spent in schools.
9. Year 5: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment#2 (1.0 credit).
10. Year 5: Practicum placement in schools (0.25 credit), 25 days, 5 days per week, month of May to be taken in Year 5.

Over the course of the program, CTEP students will also develop a Portfolio, a collection of artifacts, assignments and reflective activities that mirrors their growth as CTEP candidates from students to professionals.
(For more information on these courses and OISE/UT related CTEP requirements, see the OISE/UT Calendar.)

Published Wednesday July 23rd, 2008 Section last updated Wed May 28, 2008

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