Our Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies is an innovative hybrid program (online and in-person courses) designed to provide maximum flexibility and choice. You will develop critical knowledge and skills in Educational Studies, leading to potential careers as teachers, instructional designers, trainers, learning specialists and education consultants.
We offer a wide range of online courses focusing on foundations of learning, digital technologies, early childhood education, instructional design, and equity, diversity and inclusion. Elective courses from other faculties allow you to experience face-to-face learning while exploring various subjects of interest.
If you are interested in becoming a teacher after completing this degree, you should also apply to the Concurrent Education program (see the admissions section below for details on the application process).
Outcomes
Upon graduation, this hybrid undergraduate degree program prepares you to:
- Pursue a Bachelor of Education program to teach K-12.
- Pursue graduate school (Master of Education).
- Provide leading-edge training for institutions and industries moving to hybrid or fully-online frameworks to meet evolving learning challenges.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion specialization
Within the Educational Studies program, you have the option to specialize in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. To add the specialization to your Bachelor of Arts degree, you must complete the following four courses:
- EDST 2170U – Designing Inclusive Learning Environments
- EDST 3500U – Unlearning and the Inclusive Curriculum
- EDST 4510U – Enabling Learning through Technology
- EDST 4530U – Social Justice Issues in Education