• Start Date: September 2010
  
• Duration: 2 years, Part-time
  
• Location: Seven Generations Education Institute – Fort Frances, ON
• Coordinator: Sherri Oshawee
• Completed Application Deadline: February 15, 2010

• Admission Requirements
• Program Overview
• Certification
• Co-Requisite Courses (to be completed before Graduation)
• Program of Study / Course Descriptions

The community-based Diploma in Education option is open to Aboriginal applicants with Grade 12 or equivalent. The two-year part-time program option prepares candidates to teach in the Primary and Junior divisions (Junior Kindergarten to Grade Six). Graduates obtain the Diploma in Education (Dip.Ed.) and qualify for the Certificate of Qualifcation (formerly called the Ontario Teacher’s Certificate) in the Primary and Junior divisions.

ATEP has an admission policy which incorporates the following special features:

· Candidates may complete some prerequisites to admission as exit requirements rather than entrance requirements;

· Applicants of Aboriginal ancestry who hold the Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent are eligible for admission to the Primary-Junior program option leading to the Diploma in Education; Bachelor of Education applicants must possess an undergraduate degree.

· ATEP candidates may be granted prerequisite equivalencies for skills such as fluency or functionality in an Aboriginal language;

Affirmative action is employed in the provision that candidates for the Dip.Ed. must be of Aboriginal ancestry, and candidates for the B.Ed. will ordinarily be of Aboriginal ancestry;

This unique program track provides an opportunity for candidates to specialize in Aboriginal education, and is intended for Aboriginal candidates.

This two-year, part-time program features courses with Aboriginal-specific content and practice teaching placements in First Nations and Provincial schools. The program prepares Aboriginal candidates to teach in First Nations and Provincial schools, and leads to a Diploma in Education.

The community-based program track is designed for Aboriginal students (Status, non-status, or Metis) who are interested in Aboriginal education. The program may be of particular interest to mature students, people who are currently employed but wish to obtain their teacher certification, and those with experience in Aboriginal education.

The community-based program reflects features offered at the Faculty of Education with the addition of Aboriginal-specific content. Program material is delivered through short, intensive course sessions scheduled so that those who have work or family responsibilities are able to attend without being away from home for extended periods.

Courses are offered on a part-time basis over a period of two years during the fall, winter, spring, and short summer sessions, one of which is normally held on campus at Queen’s. The practice teaching requirements may be completed in the candidate’s home community or in other Aboriginal communities.

Primary-Junior Components - total requirements is 5.0 credits

Curriculum 2.5 credits

• CURR 355 (0.5) Language
  
• CURR 358 (0.5) The Arts
  
• CURR 383 (0.5) Mathematics
  
• CURR 385 (0.25)Social Studies
  
• CURR 387 (0.5) Science and Technology
  
• CURR 395 (0.25)Physical and Health Education
  

Elective 0.5 credit
One course to be selected from EDST, FOCI or FOUN

• PROF 150 0.5 credit
  
• Professional Studies 0.5 credit
  
• PROF 100 (0.25) Critical Issues and Policies
  
• PROF 195 (0.25) Professional Practice
  

Practicum 1.0 credit

• PRAC 195 Practicum
  

Note – program components are subject to change without notice.

• Psychology - One half year university course OR one half-year college course in child development or developmental psychology. An appropriate one half-year Aboriginal Studies course which includes content in the four areas of develpment (Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, and Intellectual) OR equivalent is also acceptable.
• Aboriginal Language - 30 hours of certified instruction OR documented functionality OR fluency in an Aboriginal Language.
• Mathematics - 12 (RU, C, M,or OAC) OR one half-year university OR one half-year college course.
• Academic Writing Skills (for Diploma in Education candidates only) one half-year university OR one half-year college OR one secondary school 4Y or OAC English course or equivalent in academic writing skills.

Graduates are recommended to the Ontario College of Teachers to be awarded the Certificate of Qualification as a teacher and to become members of the College. Upon application to the College, candidates must submit a negative tuberculin test result or a normal chest x-ray administered during the program year or within one year prior to application to the College. Another document required for certification and College membership is the criminal record check by Ontario Education Services Cooperation.

The Certificate of Qualification shows teachers’ previous academic degrees as well as the divisions in which they are qualified.

The Ontario Ministry of Education has announced that it plans to begin testing all newly-graduated teachers in the spring of 2002. As of the publication date of this document, the Faculty of Education has no information concerning the content of the test or how it will be administered. Accordingly, the Faculty must disclaim any responsibility for its graduates’ success or failure in this test.

Conatact Sherri Oshawee for assistance and submission of required application documents.

807-274-2796

Step 1:

Submit a Seven Generations Education Institute Application Form a.s.a.p.

• Seven Generations Education Institute application form;
  

Step 2:

• Apply on-line through the Ontario Universities Application Centre at: http://www.ouac.on.ca/teas/
  Fee payment of $200 to be made by credit card, cheque or money order. Applicants of Aboriginal ancestry may qualify for assistance (application fee only) through Seven Generations Education Institute.
• Grade 12 official transcript or equivalency;
  
• Official post-secondary transcripts may be ordered through application centre;
  

Step 3

• A personal statement of experience related to the education field;
  

Step 4

• Complete ATEP documents (if applicable)
• Two letters of Aboriginal community support
• Sponsor letter for funding (if applicable).
  
• Proof of citizenship (photocopy of Status Card or birth certificate)