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B.A.(Education); Major in Education in Global Contexts

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Are you a problem-solver? Interested in social change or working in community or advocacy? The B.A.(Education); Major in Education in Global Contexts is an undergraduate program that explores the growing landscape of organizational development in contemporary global environments. Designed for those who want to pursue education careers in non-traditional contexts such as non-profit, government, business, and other career sectors, students will learn from McGill changemakers through coursework and get practical work experience during a semester-long internship after their second year of studies. Students have the opportunity to arrange their internship placement in collaboration with a McGill advisor, to build their professional networks for future career opportunities.

Have questions? info.education [at] mcgill.ca (Contact a Student Recruitment Associate.)

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Bachelor of Arts(Education) - Major Education in Global Contexts(90 Credits)

    Offered by:Integrated Studies in Ed
    Degree:Bachelor of Arts (Education)

Program Requirement:

The B.A.(Education): Major Education in Global Contexts is intended to equip students with a strong grounding in educational theory, issues and challenges, with an emphasis on building in-depth understandings on key issues facing education in diverse global contexts. A foundational program, it provides a variety of pathways for future study or employment for our students in a range of government, educational, industry and community organizations. Students complete a 54 credit major in Education in Global Contexts addressing the core of the program, with the addition of an 18 credit minor in a complementary discipline (choice of three approved minors), and complete the degree with 18 credits of electives. The program includes an internship and opportunities for applied research. This program is a general degree mirroring the "Liberal Arts" degree, but specifically in the area of Education.

NOTE: This program does not lead to Teacher Certification for formal elementary/secondary classroom teaching in the Province of Quebec.

Freshman Program

Students whose highest level of education is high school (normally out of province) are admitted into Year 0 (U0) to complete the Freshman Program. Freshman students are required to complete 30 credits of introductory (100- or 200- level) courses of the students' choice (in addition to the 90-credit program), verified by an adviser*, for a total of 120 credits. Students will not be granted permission to take first-year (U1) courses if the credits from the Freshman year have not been obtained. In consultation with the Program Adviser, students may select courses from the recommended course list below or other courses. There are no required courses in the Freshman Program, though the department recommends that students use the opportunity to take 100- or 200- level courses in the subject areas that interest them or are relevant to their chosen concentration. As well, the Freshman year offers students the opportunity to explore areas that are not typically taken as a course of study in the program.

The department recommends the following courses:
Courses in the Faculty of Education:


  • EDEC 247 Policy Issues:QC&Indigenous Ed 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDPE 208 Personality&Social Development 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDPT 204 Create&Use Media for Learning 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


Courses from the French Language Centre:
(Placement tests may be required)


  • FRSL 101 Beginners French 1 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • FRSL 102 Beginners French 2 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • FRSL 207D1 Elementary French 01 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • FRSL 207D2 Elementary French 01 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • FRSL 211D1 Oral and Written French 1 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • FRSL 211D2 Oral and Written French 1 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


Courses Across McGill Faculties:


  • INDG 200 Intro. to Indigenous Studies 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • INTD 200 Intro to Int'l Development 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • RELG 207 Intro to Study of Religions 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • SOCI 210 Sociological Perspectives 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • WCOM 250 Research Essay and Rhetoric 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

For examples of courses suitable for Freshman Year 0 students, see the Faculty of Education approved freshman courses (https://www.mcgill.ca/dise/freshmancourses).

If you are admitted into McGill with advanced standing (International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, etc.), those credits may be used to fulfill some or all of your Freshman requirements.

* Freshman Advising:
All Freshman students must have their Fall and Winter course selections verified prior to the start of classes. This can be done by email or by attending the group advising session in late August. To verify your course selection by email, send a message to edgc.advise [at] mcgill.ca with the subject "B.A.(Education) Freshman Course Selection" including your student ID number and Adviser name.


Required Courses (42 credits)


  • EDEC 202 Effective Communication 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDEC 221 Leadership and Group Skills 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDEC 233 Indigenous Education 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDEC 249 Global Ed. and Social Justice 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDEC 260 Philosophical Foundations 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDEM 220 Contemporary Issues in Ed. 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDER 461 Society and Change 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDGC 201 Learning &Knowledge Approaches 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDGC 299 Research Methods 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDGC 301 Program Design and Evaluation 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDGC 398 Intern:Educ in Global Contexts
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDGC 399 Internship Capstone 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDGC 400 21st Century Learning 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDGC 499 Critical Research Inquiry 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer

  • EDPE 300 Educational Psychology 3 Credits
      Offered in the:
    • Fall
    • Winter
    • Summer


Complementary Courses (30 credits)

12 credits from the following; no more than 9 credits from one specific list. Other courses on these topics from the Faculty of Education or other Faculties may be selected subject to approval of program adviser.



    Leadership and Social Change


    • EDGC 300 Special Topics 3 Credits*
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • EDGC 312 Understanding Tch. Leadership 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • EDGC 313 Cultiv’ng Proc of Social Tran. 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • EDGC 411 Affect, Educ, & Social Change 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • EDGC 412 HistclKnowl:ToolforAgntsofChng 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    * when topic is relevant to this list.


    Ethics, Wellbeing, and Diverse Knowledge Approaches


    • EDER 494 HumanRights&Ethics in Practice 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • EDGC 222 Integrating Arts into STEM 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • EDGC 300 Special Topics 3 Credits*
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • EDGC 324 Physl Health&Wellbeing in Educ 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • EDGC 423 Human Knowledge Claims & Educ. 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • EDSL 390 TESL in the Community 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    * when topic is relevant to this list.


    Critical Issues in Education


    • EDGC 200 Knowledge through the Arts 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • EDGC 233 Learning in Out-of-Sch Cntxts 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • EDGC 300 Special Topics 3 Credits*
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • EDGC 335 Eco-Justice & Sustain. in Educ 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • EDGC 336 Race,Class,&Powr:Ed:GlobCntxts 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • EDGC 337 Gendered Ident., Socl Learning 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • EDPI 341 Instruction in Inclusive Schls 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • EDSL 500 Foundations & Issues in L2 ED 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    * when topic is relevant to this list.


    Children and Youth


    • EDGC 244 Invest. Children's Reasoning 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • EDGC 300 Special Topics 3 Credits*
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • EDGC 348 Global Persp of EarlyChildEduc 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    • EDGC 444 CritlCntxts of YouthDev&Wellbg 3 Credits
        Offered in the:
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Summer

    * when topic is relevant to this list.


    One of the following approved minors:

    B.Com.; Minor in Management for Non-Management Students
    B.A.; Minor Concentration in International Development Studies
    B.A.; Minor Concentration in Educational Psychology

    Subject to approval of program adviser, students in a minor offered by the Faculty of Education (i.e., Educational Psychology) may be granted permission to complete a second minor from the above list in order to fulfill the requirement of 18 credits of elective courses.



      Elective Courses (18 credits)

      18 credits of electives selected from Faculty of Education offerings. Exceptionally, students may be permitted to take courses elsewhere in the University with permission of the program adviser.



        For more information, see Programs, Courses and University Regulations.

         

         

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