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Overview of Faculty Programs
The Faculty of Education offers three different kinds of programs.
Undergraduate Programs: The Faculty offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree for those wishing to become teachers, and a B.Sc.(Kinesiology). Advanced Standing may be given to those already holding a university degree.
Programs of Professional Development: For qualified teachers wishing to enhance their knowledge and skills, the Faculty offers programs of professional development leading to specialized certificates and diplomas. Most courses that are required to complete these programs are offered in the evenings and in the summer.
Graduate Programs: The Faculty offers graduate programs for those already holding a university degree who wish to pursue advanced study and research leading to master’s and doctoral degrees in various fields of education and psychology, and library and information studies. A new Master's of Arts in Teaching and Learning, which leads to teacher certification on the Secondary level is also offered, more information is available at www.mcgill.ca/edu-dise/prospective/matl.
Undergraduate programs of initial teacher education are described in this publication, programs of professional development are described in the most current School of Continuing Studies Programs, Courses and University Regulations publication, and graduate programs are described in the most current Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Programs, Courses and University Regulations publication, both available at www.mcgill.ca/study.