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 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 1: Additional Basic Qualifications (Schedule A - OCT)
Course Descriptions and Prerequisites
Courses in Group 1 lead to degree credit and to Ontario College of Teachers additional qualifications.
To be reported to the Ontario College of Teachers for an additional qualification, a mark of 60% or over is required in a course.
These one-session courses are offered to holders of the Ontario Certificate of Qualification who wish to acquire qualifications in an additional division. Each course is 125 hours in length.
Members are responsible for learning what prerequisites are necessary to enrol in AQ courses or programs.
Applicants must:
- hold or be deemed to hold an Ontario Certificate of Qualification;
and - hold an approved undergraduate degree from an accredited university, and subject prerequisites for the Intermediate Division and Senior Division (or equivalent).