Bachelor of Education (BEd) - Technological Education

Program Benefits

How can you benefit from this program?

• Combine your passion for your sector with your passion to teach by earning your Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree to go with your Certificate of Qualification and/or Advanced Diploma/Applied degree
• Meet a growing demand for technological education teachers in high schools across Ontario
• Teaching is an excellent career with great job security and benefits
• Potential employment opportunities with companies requiring trainers with a teaching degree
• Be an ambassador for your sector/trade as a Technological Education teacher

Overview

The Bachelor of Education (BEd), Technological Education is a full-time, professional degree. Students should expect to be involved in the program five days each week, completing a combination of coursework on Keele campus and in community/school placements. Class schedules run from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Graduates will be qualified to teach one of the following technological subjects at the Intermediate-Senior (grades 9 to 12) certification levels:

• Communication Technology
• Computer Technology
• Construction Technology
• Green Industries
• Hairstyling & Aesthetics
• Health Care
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Manufacturing Technology
• Technological Design
• Transportation Technology

The program is offered in both a Consecutive and Concurrent delivery model.

NOTE: For those who qualify, Technological Education may be taken as one teachable subject at the Intermediate-Senior level, and a second teaching subject can also be taken as a part of the BEd degree.

Consecutive Model

The Bachelor of Education (BEd) Technological Education is offered in a Consecutive program model open to individuals who meet one of the following criteria:

1. Have a recognized three-year Advanced Diploma* in a technology field that aligns with the Technological Education curriculum from a recognized College program.These applicants are required to have a minimum of a “B” average and a minimum of two years of related work experience prior to graduating from the York BEd Technological Education program.
2. Have a recognized degree in a technology field that aligns with the Technological Education curriculum from a recognized College or University program. Applicants are required to have a minimum of a “B” average and a minimum of two years of related work experience in the area of their degree prior to graduating from the York BEd Technological Education program.
3. Have a recognized degree and who have five years of work experience in technology field that aligns with the Technological Education curriculum. These applicants are required to have a minimum of a “B” average.
4. Have Certificate of Qualification in technology field that aligns with the Technological Education curriculum** in good standing with the Ontario College of Trades. These applicants are required to have a minimum of two years of related work experience prior to graduating from the York BEd Technological Education program.

*Click here for a list of three-year Advanced College Diplomas.

Apprenticeship Programs that are aligned with the curriculum requirements for the BEd, Technological Education. 

** Applicants are encouraged to contact the Faculty of Education, Office of Students Services at 416-736-5001 or email osp@edu.yorku.ca to inquire about the Certificate of Qualification.

NOTE: For those who qualify, Technological Education may be taken as one teachable subject at the intermediate-senior level, and a second teaching subject can also be taken as a part of the BEd degree.

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Concurrent Model

The BEd in Technological Education (Concurrent program model) is open to York University students who are pursuing a degree in a related technology field*. Applicants are required to be pursuing a York University undergraduate degree aligned with the Tech Trade and a minimum of two years of work-related experience in the area of their degree prior to graduating with the BEd Technological Education degree.

NOTE: For those who qualify, Technological Education may be taken as one teachable subject at the intermediate-senior level, and a second teaching subject can also be taken as a part of the BEd degree.

*Click here for a list of York Degree programs.

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