Secondary English advising documents:
Advising documents are divided by year of entry into the program. Select the advising documents relevant to the year you entered the Secondary English program.
Students admitted Fall 2023
Students admitted Fall 2022
Students admitted Fall 2021
Students admitted Fall 2020
Students admitted Fall 2019
Students admitted Fall 2018
Students admitted Fall 2017
Students admitted prior to Fall 2017 please email advisedise.education [at] mcgill.ca
English subject area course lists
English department Courses recommended for non-ENGL students website - recommended ENGL courses, updated each year
Secondary English eCalendar complementary course list - 200 level courses from subjects in addition to ENGL (scroll to bottom of entry for Literature, Cultural Studies and Drama lists)
English department complementary courses website - 300/400 level ENGL courses only
Student Advising Support Team:
Susie Vodopivec, Academic Advisor
Grace Wong- McAllister, Academic Advisor
Tabitha Beedle, Academic Advisor
Frequently Asked Questions:
Where can I find help on how to use Minerva to register for courses?
Step by step instructions and a tutorial video can be found on this website. In addition, the Internships & Student Affairs office is available to help you with registration difficulties.
When are my field experiences (dates)?
See the overviews above to find the semesters in which you should complete your field experiences. In addition, the start and end dates for all field experiences each year can be found on the Internships & Student Affairs website.
I've written an English exit exam already, do I need to register for EDEC 215?
Yes, the provincial governement requires that all students in teacher education programs demonstrate their proficiency in the language of instruction. More information can be found on the Internships & Student Affairs website..
When do I need to start registering for courses?
Registration for courses for returning students begins in late March or early April and ends a couple weeks after classes in the semester begin. A complete list of registration start dates can be found here.
What should I do if I'm having trouble registering for a course?
If you are getting an error such as 'program restriction' or 'reserve closed' when attempting to register for a course, first ensure that you are selecting the section designated for your program (if applicable: see the notes under the course in class schedule search on Minerva). If you are still having trouble, contact the department offering the course (Educational and Counselling Psychology for EDPE and EDPI courses, Linguistics for LING courses, English for ENGL courses, etc.). The calendar entry for the course will indicate the offering department.
If I am interested in taking French courses, where do I go to take the French Placement Test?
Information about French courses and the French Placement Test can be found on the French Language Centre website.
Program information is organized for three distinct groups:
Prospective Students Newly Admitted Currently Registered
