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Education Minor for Arts Students

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June 1st to 30th

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Fall Semester

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18 Credits

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Compliment your Arts degree with the Minor Concentration in Education for Arts Students. Explore the theoretical foundations of teaching and learning and delve into contemporary issues in education and social change.

Please note that this Minor does not provide accreditation to enter the teaching profession, but can serve as an introduction to pursuing teacher education programsÌýthat do lead to teacher certification.

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Have questions?

isa.administrator [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Education%20Minor%20Inquiry) (Contact an Education Minor Advisor)

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Full Program Details from the Course Catalogue

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Minor Concentration Education for Arts Students(18 Credits)

    Offered by:Education - Dean's Office
    Degree:Bachelor of Arts

Program Requirement:

This Minor concentration allows Arts students to develop and explore an interest in education. It will give students a solid footing in the basics of pedagogy and may provide a starting point towards a B.Ed. degree.

Completion of this Minor concentration DOES NOT qualify a student to enter the teaching profession. Students interested in a teaching career should consult the Faculty of Education section of the eCalendar for information about Bachelor of Education programs that lead to teacher certification.ÌýSee Faculty of Education programs offered by the Department of Integrated Studies in Education.

Students should consult the Faculty of Arts section on "Faculty Degree Requirements", and "Course Requirements" for information on "Courses Outside the Faculties of Arts and of Science" and other topics such as course restrictions, credit counting, etc.

This minor program requires an application due to limited enrolment space. Please see for procedures and deadlines.

Required Course (6 credits)


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

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


Complementary Courses (12 credits)



    Group A

    6 credits selected as follows:



      3 credits, one of:


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

      • EDEC 248 Equity and Education 3 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer

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


      3 credits, one of:


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

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


      Group B

      6 credits to be chosen from the following list:

      * Note: Either EDES 335 or EDES 353 may be taken but not both.


      • EDEC 262 Media, Tech. and Education 3 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer

      • EDES 335 Teaching Secondary Science 1 3 Credits*
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer

      • EDES 353 Teaching Sec. Mathematics 1 3 Credits*
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer

      • EDPE 304 Measurement and Evaluation 3 Credits
          Offered in the:
        • Fall
        • Winter
        • Summer

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


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

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      Eligibility
      • Students must be in Satisfactory academic standing (CGPA of at least 2.00).
      • Former Faculty of Education undergraduate students who have transferred to another Faculty may be exempt from the Minor application. Please consult with the isa.administrator [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Education%20for%20Arts%20Students%20Inquiry) (Education Minor Advisor) to review your circumstances before submitting an application.
      • Study Plan: Students who wish to apply for the Education Minor must download and complete a prospective Study Plan indicating their intended timeline for completing the required courses for the Minor. (See the Application Process & Required Documents section below to download the Study Plan.)

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      Application Process & Required Documents
      1. Download and complete the Study Plan.
      2. Complete the online . You will be asked to upload your completed Study Plan.
      3. Selection & Decision: Seats in the Minor are randomly assigned by lottery, however, the feasibility of the proposed plan of study will also be taken into consideration, as will any number of the following: credits completed to date, CGPA, expected graduation date. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application over the summer.

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      Application Deadlines

      Applications open on June 1st with a deadline of June 30th.

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      Course Registration
      • New Education Minor students should generally attempt to complete EDPE 300 (required Minor course) in their first year of the Minor as it is a pre-requisite to some other courses.
      • Returning Minor students should always register for their Minor courses as soon as registration opens as course sections may fill up quickly.
      • Students in the Education Minor who wish to take either EDES 335 or EDES 353 as one of their Group B options should be aware that they have pre-requisites (18 credits in science or math courses, respectively)
      • When registering, students should check the "Notes" section in Minerva to ensure that they are selecting course sections reserved for Minors, where applicable.
      • If you are having difficulty registering for your Minor courses, please contact the isa.administrator [at] mcgill.ca (subject: Education%20Minor%20Inquiry) (Minor Advisor).
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