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Overview of Faculty Programs
The Faculty of Education offers three different kinds of programs.
Undergraduate Programs: The Faculty offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree that can lead to teacher certification, and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) – Kinesiology degree.
Programs of Professional Development: For qualified teachers wishing to enhance their knowledge and skills, the Faculty offers programs of professional development leading to specialized certificates and diplomas. Most courses that are required to complete these programs are offered in the evenings and in the summer.
Graduate Programs: The Faculty offers graduate programs for those already holding a university degree who wish to pursue advanced study and research leading to master’s and doctoral degrees in various fields of education and psychology. A new Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning, which leads to teacher certification, is also offered; more information is available at www.mcgill.ca/dise/grad.
Undergraduate programs of initial teacher education are described below in Undergraduate Education Programs; programs of professional development are described in the School of Continuing Studies section; and graduate programs are described in the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies section.
