FACULTY OF

EDUCATION
TEACHER EDUCATION
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Become a future educator locally, nation-
ally or globally with Queen’s University
Teacher Education. Build your teaching
career with our diverse array of Bachelor
of Education and Diploma in Education
programs. We have options available to
you based on your education level.
Join one of our full-time, on-campus
programs in Kingston, on. We also offer
a community-based Aboriginal Teacher
Education Program in Manitoulin Island.
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.Ed.) and
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (Dip.Ed.)
Our Concurrent and Consecutive
Education programs prepare you to
become a certified teacher. We offer you
flexible B.Ed. programs allowing you to
specialize in your chosen program track
or concentration. You can choose
whether you want to be certified to teach
primary/junior or intermediate/senior
grades. The Dip.Ed. program is for those
without a university degree, have
experience in a broad-based technology
area and are interested in teaching
Technological Education in grades 9 to 12.
As part of your studies, you will gain
valuable practical experience working
alongside other education professionals
in classrooms. In addition to your
classroom practicum, you will have the
opportunity to explore education outside
the typical public school setting with our
alternative practicum placements. These
3-week placements can be in any field
related to your concentration and can be
done anywhere in the world! We offer
many funding opportunities to support
international placements.
APPLY for a specific program in: or CHOOSE A CONCENTRATION
B Aboriginal Teacher B Arts in Education
Education B Assessment & Evaluation
B Artist in Community B At-Risk Children
Education B International Education
B Outdoor & Experiential B Educational Leadership
Education B Educational Technology
B Technological Education B Environmental Education
B Exceptional Learners
B Teaching & Learning Outside of Schools
B and more
Concurrent Education (Con-Ed): Consecutive Education:
One Program, Two Degrees A Second Degree or Diploma
Are you a high school graduate and Consecutive Education is for those who
want to complete a teaching degree? are interested in becoming educators or
Our Concurrent Education program is working in the field of education. Our
for you. Complete two degrees at the program is unique because it takes place
same time: Bachelor of Education and over four consecutive terms, starting in
Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art, Music or May and ending in August of the
Science with this 5 year + 1 summer following year. Most faculties of
semester program. Most other education offer their program over
universities only offer a six-year 2 years, with fall and winter semesters.
program, we built our program so that You will benefit from our uniquely
you can complete your education sooner designed program, because you will
and begin your teaching career earlier. complete the program sooner and
You may also choose to do your first begin your teaching career earlier. Our
year abroad at our castle in England, the Consecutive students join our Concurrent
Bader International Study Centre, which students in the final year of their
will offer you international experience program, forming a community that
that sets you apart from your peers. studies, works, and plays together in
the professional home that we offer.
 ONLINE
GRADUATE
PROGRAMS
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
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You can complete our online graduate
programs from anywhere in the world.
Our on-campus graduate programs develop and support innovative research in
Choose to take one diploma course or
education. Our Faculty of Education brings together diverse perspectives on education,
complete all diploma requirements and
fostering multidisciplinary expertise within an active collaborative research community.
progress to your professional master’s
Our research leads to new knowledge and understanding about teaching and learning,
degree. Our online programs are for
and progressive changes in educational policies and practices.
students from a variety of settings –
As a researcher at Queen’s, you will have opportunities to engage in outreach
schools, governments, universities,
initiatives in the community and in local, national, and international partnerships.
and people in career transitions.

OUR RESEARCH EXPERTISE WHY GRADUATE STUDIES GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN

B Assessment and Evaluation
B Curriculum Studies
B Early Childhood Education
B History and Philosophy of Education
B Language and Literacy
B Leadership and Policy Studies
B Learning Exceptionalities
B Math, Science and Technology in Education
B Social Justice and Inclusion
B Special Education
AT QUEEN’S?
B Take Advantage of our
Flexible Program Structure
B Receive Outstanding
Supervision and Support
B Gain Unique Teaching
and Research Experience
B Be part of an Active
Research Community
PROFESSIONAL INQUIRY (GDPI)
In both public and private sectors,
inquiry is critical for informing teaching
practice and student learning. Our part-
time Graduate Diploma in Professional
Inquiry program consists of five online
courses. If you decide to continue
studying after you finish the Graduate
Diploma, you can take an extra five
courses to earn a Professional Master
in Education.

MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.Ed.) MASTER OF EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL MASTER

Our M.Ed. will help you advance your WORLD INDIGENOUS STUDIES OF EDUCATION (PME)
knowledge and career in the field of IN EDUCATION (WISE) Our pme is an online, course-based
education. Working with our outstanding wise program allows you to pursue a master’s degree that allows you to
researchers and experts in education, Master of Education (M.Ed.) without specialize in a concentration: Aboriginal
you will develop your critical reflection, leaving your community, family, and Education, Assessment and Evaluation,
innovative research, writing, teaching, job. This flexible program is for students Classroom Specialist, Literacy, or
and leadership skills. with experience in Indigenous Education Abroad. You will complete
You have the flexibility to choose communities and/or in Indigenous 10 courses in total, including a
your research focus and are not required issues. Preference is given to qualified mandatory course in organizational
to select a concentration. Instead, we offer applicants of Aboriginal ancestry. It is a leadership and an optional capstone
a diverse range of courses and connect part-time and blended program: courses project. You may apply to our pme
you with a program advisor to select are on-campus during the first summer directly, or after completing our gdpi
courses that meet your research interests. of the program and the remainder is or Post-Graduate Certificate.
completed online.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)
Our PhD in Education will provide you with the ability to become a leader in your
field with strong scholarly knowledge. Our graduate programs develop and support
innovative research in education. Program course work and research opportunities
emphasize the application and development of knowledge to teaching and learning.
Our funded PhD is a full-time four-year program, which leverages expertise,
collaborations, and partnerships within the Queen’s research community. Join
our collaborative and inclusive research community of education experts.
CONTINUING TEACHER EDUCATION (CTE)
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ARE YOU A TEACHER LOOKING TO
ADVANCE IN YOUR FIELD?
Continuing Teacher Education (cte)
offers online courses for teachers
interested in expanding their leadership
and subject knowledge. You can choose
to specialize in the subject and divisions
that you are currently qualified in or
explore teaching in a new division
and/or subject area. We offer online aq
and abq courses for teachers in Ontario,
and online tqs courses for teachers in
Alberta and British Columbia.
POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATES
FOR TEACHERS
Have you already taken some of our cte
courses? You can bundle these courses
to receive a certificate. We offer Post-
Graduate Certificates for teachers in
Ontario and British Columbia who wish
to provide enriching and holistic learning
opportunities for their students. The
certificates consist of five online courses.
Once you successfully complete your
Post-graduate Certificate with cte, you
can receive advanced standing in
selected Professional Master of Education
(pme) courses at Queen’s University.
SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Are you an international student hoping
to learn or improve your English
language skills? Our School of English
offers English language (esl) programs
and courses to further your college or
university studies in Canada or for
professional development. The program
varies from intensive academic English,
summer or winter short-term programs,
and many tailored options.
THE QUEEN’S EXPERIENCE

Queen’s is more than a place to learn, it is

a place to live, work, and grow. Our strong
community, and the available programs
and resources at Queen’s, help to provide
an inclusive and supportive environment.
Queen’s University is one of Canada’s
top-ranked institutions and is known for
the quality of its programs and research
with an active student body and many
international opportunities.
Since 1907, Queen’s Faculty of Education
continues to be a leader in education.
With over 2000 students, more than 120
faculty and instructors, and more than
33,000 alumni around the world, the
Faculty is positioned to bring our
progressive, ethical approach to education
and research to classrooms and students
around the globe.
Whether you are joining us for your
first diploma, degree, graduate studies,
language, or additional qualification
courses, you will have our support
throughout your studies.

YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE KINGSTON

1 Live in one of the top five university towns in the world,
according to the bbc.
2 Enjoy all the conveniences of a large city with the cozy,
welcoming feel of a smaller town.
3 Easily travel from Kingston to Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal,
or New York State, or enjoy fast and convenient city
transportation. Kingston is “halfway to everywhere!”
4 Shop, dine and enjoy arts, entertainment, and a beautiful
waterfront in downtown Kingston. Kingston has more
restaurants per capita than any other city in Canada.
5 Explore the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and
Anishinabek peoples where Queen’s University is situated,
and learn about Kingston’s history as the first capital city
of Canada.
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DISCLAIMER

Program information, offerings, and degree/diploma requirements described herein are subject to change
without notice. Confirm the status of program availability directly with the Faculty of Education.