The Combined Degree Programs (CDPs) pair the Honours Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, Minor in Education and Society with
- the OISE Master of Teaching (MT)
or - the OISE MA Child Study and Education (MA-CSE)
These programs are designed for students interested in pursuing the study of education at the graduate level with professional teacher preparation.
These CDPs permit the completion of an HBA/HBSc and MT/MA-CSE in six years with 1.0 credit of graduate courses that may be counted towards both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Combined Degree Programs (CDP) offered with Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)
- Combined Degree Program in HBA/HBSc and Master of Teaching (MT)
- Combined Degree Program (CDP) in Education and Society, HBA/HBSc and Master of Arts, Child Study and Education (MA-CSE) (Victoria College and OISE)
Students enrolled in the Minor in Education and Society may apply for one of these Combined Degree Programs. For details about application and program requirements, see the Combined Degree Programs section.
Program Contacts
Professor Julia Forgie
Program Coordinator
julia.forgie@utoronto.ca
Chris de Barros
Academic Programs Liaison Officer
vic.academics@utoronto.ca
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I apply?
Students in their third year of study may apply in the Fall term for the following academic year.
Do I need to be in the Education and Society Minor?
Yes. You must already be enrolled in the Education & Society Minor to apply.
Is there any way to be in a Combined Program if I'm unable to take the Education & Society Minor?
Unfortunately, no. If you are not already enrolled in the Minor by your third year, you will not have sufficient time to complete the Minor and meet the requirements for the Combined Program.
However, you may still be eligible for one of the Teacher Education programs at OISE. Please visit their website for further details: www.oise.utoronto.ca
What are "teaching subjects"?
Teaching subjects (i.e. English, Math etc) are subjects where a teacher candidate must meet certain qualifications in order to teach them.
How many teaching subjects do I need?
Teaching subjects are required only for the Combined Degree Program with the Master of Teaching program. Regardless of what level you intend to teach, you will need to have two teaching subjects. One of these two subjects must be in English, History, Mathematics, or Social Sciences.
For a complete list of teaching subjects, please visit OISE's website: www.oise.utoronto.ca
Teaching subjects are not required for the Combined Degree Program with the Master of Arts in Child Study and Education program.
I want to teach Primary/Junior (K-6), do I still need to have teaching subjects?
If you want to complete the Combined Degree Program with the Master of Teaching program then yes, you still need to have two teaching subjects regardless of teaching division. Teaching subjects are not required for the Combined Degree Program with the Master of Arts in Child Study and Education program.
How many credits in each teaching subject do I need?
You need 6.0 Full Course Equivalents (FCE) in your primary teaching subject, and 3.0 FCE in your second teaching subject.
However, if your second teaching subject is a Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or General Science) or Second Language (e.g. French), then you must have 6.0 FCE in that subject as well.
What if I am unable to meet the teaching subject FCE requirements by the time I graduate?
Should you be unable to meet the FCE requirements, your conditional admission to the Combined Program will be rescinded.
However, you may still be eligible for one of the Teacher Education programs at OISE. Please visit their website for further details: www.oise.utoronto.ca