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Additional Basic Qualifications (ABQ) Course Descriptions

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Earn additional basic qualifications in the primary, junior, intermediate or senior division.​

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.

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Group 1: Additional Basic Qualifications

(Schedule A - OCT)

Group 1: 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).

Primary and Junior

Course CodeCreditsCourse Title
EDUC 46056Primary Division
EDUC 46156Junior Division

Education in the Intermediate Division

Prerequisite: 12 university credits (two full courses) in subject area. 

Students must choose from the following subject areas:

Course CodeCreditsCourse Title
EDUC 40156Intermediate Division, English
EDUC 40356Intermediate Division, Geography
EDUC 40456Intermediate Division, History
EDUC 40556Intermediate Division, Mathematics
EDUC 40656Intermediate Division, Music - Instrumental

Note:

  • English – Courses presented for the teachable must be English literature courses. English remedial courses will not be considered.
  • Music - Instrumental – Courses presented for the teachable must be performance courses in brass, woodwind and percussion.
  • Mathematics – Only Mathematics courses with 4U/OAC prerequisites will be considered. At least one full course of the two needs to be at the upper-year level.

Education in the Senior Division

Prerequisite: 18 university credits (three full courses) in a teachable subject area is required for the first elective and 18 university credits (three full courses) in a teachable subject area for each additional elective.

Students must choose from the following subject areas:

Course CodeCreditsCourse Title
EDUC 46106Senior Division, English
EDUC 46406Senior Division, Geography
EDUC 46506Senior Division, History
EDUC 46606Senior Division, Mathematics
EDUC 46706Senior Division, Health and Physical Education
EDUC 46806Senior Division, Science - Biology
EDUC 47006Senior Division, Music - Instrumental
EDUC 47406Senior Division, Social Sciences - General
EDUC 47806Senior Division, Religious Education in Catholic Schools

Note:

  • English – Courses presented for the teachable must be English literature courses. English remedial courses will not be considered.
  • Music - Instrumental – Courses presented for the teachable must be performance courses in brass, woodwind and percussion.
  • Mathematics – Only Mathematics courses with 4U/OAC prerequisites will be considered. Only one full course can be at the first year university level. Two courses must be at the upper-year (beyond first year) level.
  • Social Sciences - General - Courses presented for the teachable may include Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Law, Philosophy, Politics, Religion, Women's And Gender Studies, and Child Studies​.

Email inservice@nipissingu.ca for more specific course information.

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.

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