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Internships & Student Affairs
Application Period
June 1st to 30th
Start Term
Fall Semester
Program Type
Coursework
Credits
18 Credits
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Compliment your undergraduate studies in Science with the Minor Education for Science 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听teacher education programs听that do lead to teacher certification.
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Full Program Details from the Course Catalogue
Education for Science Students Minor (B.Sc.) (18 credits)
Offered by: Education - Dean's Office听(Faculty of Science)
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Program credit weight: 18
Program Description
This Minor allows Science students to develop or explore an interest in Education without committing themselves to completing a B.Ed. degree. Science students who have taken this Minor in Education will have completed some of the credits for the B.Ed. degree should they wish to enroll in that program. Students graduating with a B.Sc. should also consider the Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (/dise/grad) if they are interested in obtaining a teaching license.
This minor program requires an application due to limited enrolment space. Please see /isa/student/minor for procedures and deadlines.
For more information please contact:
Internships & Student Affairs Office, Faculty of Education
General Information: 514-398-7042
Website: http://www.mcgill.ca/isa
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 9, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Course and section availability for the 2025鈥�2026 academic year is now live on .
Required Courses (6 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 260 | Philosophical Foundations. | 3 |
Philosophical Foundations. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Ideas essential for the development of a coherent educational theory and sound professional practice. Reflections on: the nature of the person, of reality, of knowledge, and of value; the aims of education, the nature of the school and the curriculum, the roles and responsibilities of professional educators. | ||
| EDPE 300 | Educational Psychology. | 3 |
Educational Psychology. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Selected theories, models, and concepts relevant to planning and reflecting upon educational practice and improvement. Overview of development, learning, thinking, motivation, individual difference, etc. In relation to applications in classroom teaching and learning, the complementary role of counsellors and psychologists, educational computing and technology. The Youth Protection Act. | ||
Complementary Courses (12 credits)
3 credits from:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 233 | Indigenous Education. | 3 |
Indigenous Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An exploration of Indigenous knowledge and pedagogy, primarily in Canada but also world-wide. Consideration of the diverse social, cultural, linguistic, political, and pedagogical histories of Indigenous communities. Examines how a teacher's professional identity and practice can be influenced by an understanding of Indigenous knowledge and worldviews. | ||
| EDEC 248 | Equity and Education. | 3 |
Equity and Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Introduction to and exploration of contemporary issues and theories about equity in education and society in Quebec/Canada from a range of perspectives, including the historical, political, social, and economic. Provides learning opportunities for future educators to critically reflect upon and engage with equity issues and concerns in relation to schooling, including the exploration of classroom resources and activities that foster anti-racism, anti-oppression and intercultural approaches. | ||
| EDEC 249 | Global Education and Social Justice. | 3 |
Global Education and Social Justice. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A cross-curricular, interdisciplinary approach to teaching/creating learning experiences for students. It will foster critical thinking and nurture lifelong global understanding, active engagement and participation in relation to questions of social, economic, and environmental justice, by infusing these issues in the classroom. | ||
3 credits from:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 247 | Policy Issues in Quebec and Indigenous Education. | 3 |
Policy Issues in Quebec and Indigenous Education. Terms offered: Summer 2025 The organization of Quebec education, including Indigenous education, from historical, political, social, cultural and legal perspectives. The implications and contributions of policy decisions to schools, students, and families. | ||
| EDEM 220 | Contemporary Issues in Education. | 3 |
Contemporary Issues in Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. An introduction to contemporary issues in education in local, national and international contexts, including a critical perspective on educational issues by drawing on a variety of analytical frameworks. | ||
6 credits from:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDEC 262 | Media, Technology and Education. | 3 |
Media, Technology and Education. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Orientation to the equipment and systems of educational technology. Examination of theories of educational technology, media education and technology education and the exploration and development of possible applications in school settings. | ||
| EDES 335 | Teaching Secondary Science 1. 1 | 3 |
Teaching Secondary Science 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. A survey of the philosophy and curriculum principles behind modern high school courses in the physical and life sciences, especially related to the Quebec context. An examination of teaching methods for junior and senior high school science. | ||
| EDES 353 | Teaching Secondary Mathematics 1. 1 | 3 |
Teaching Secondary Mathematics 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Provides insight and understanding of the Quebec secondary mathematics program. Focuses on key areas of what secondary mathematics teachers need to know and be able to do to support students' development of mathematical understanding (focus on mathematics content, students' reasoning, and pedagogy). | ||
| EDPE 304 | Measurement and Evaluation. | 3 |
Measurement and Evaluation. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The purposes of examinations. Causes of complaints about examinations. Equalizing means and dispersions in distribution of marks. Standardized scores. The percentile system. Essay and objective-type examinations. Taxonomies of educational objectives. Validity and reliability: item analysis. | ||
| EDPI 341 | Instruction in Inclusive Schools. | 3 |
Instruction in Inclusive Schools. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Developing, planning, implementing and evaluating effective learning programs for diverse learners, and consideration of their more general applicability. Adapting curriculum and instruction for learners with varying abilities, learning styles, and needs. Collaboration with students, families, and other educators (or stakeholders) in the instructional process. Application of adaptations at the classroom and school level for all students in inclusive schools. | ||
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Note: Students select either EDES听335 Teaching Secondary Science 1. or EDES听353 Teaching Secondary Mathematics 1..
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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
- Download and complete the Study Plan.
- Complete the online . You will be asked to upload your completed Study Plan.
- 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%20for%20Science%20Students%20Minor%20Inquiry) (Minor Advisor).
