Combined Degree Programs

Combined Degree Program (CDP) in HBA/HBSc and Master of Teaching (MT) (Victoria College and OISE)

The Combined Degree Program in HBA/HBSc and Master of Teaching (MT) is designed for students interested in studying the intersections of teaching subjects and Education, coupled with professional teacher preparation. Students earn an Honours Bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Arts and Science (St. George) and an accredited professional Master of Teaching (MT) degree from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). The CDP permits the completion of both degrees in six years with 1.0 credit that may be counted towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. There are 5 distinct Combined Degree Programs:

Honours Bachelor of Arts, Major in English/Master of Teaching
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Major in History/Master of Teaching
Honours Bachelor of Science, Major in Mathematics/Master of Teaching
Honours Bachelor of Science, Major in Psychology/Master of Teaching
Honours Bachelor of Arts, Major in Sociology/Master of Teaching

Enquiries: vic.academics@utoronto.ca; 416-585-4441

Admission Requirements:

Applicants apply successively to the H.B.A./H.B.Sc. program, the MT program, and the CDP. See the department/college sections for admission requirements in the relevant Major and Minor programs.

In the Spring term of Year 3 of the Bachelor program, students apply at OISE for conditional admission to the MT. To be considered for conditional admission to the Master of Teaching and the Combined Degree Program, students must meet the following admission requirements:

Have completed or be on course to complete the Minor in Education and Society (Victoria College)
Be registered in the 3rd year of the H.B.Sc. or H.B.A. Degree Program, in one of the above listed major programs.
Have completed at least half of the teaching subjects' prerequisite courses (i.e. 3.0 credits in 1st teaching subject, and 1.5 credits in 2nd teaching subject) by the end of third year.
Have an average grade equivalent of at least B+, normally demonstrated by an average grade in the 2nd year.
Provide at least two letters of reference.
In their Statement of Intent, applicants should indicate their preferred concentration (i.e., Primary/Junior, Junior/Intermediate, or Intermediate/Senior) and describe three significant teaching and/or teaching-related experiences that they have had, especially with groups of children.
Meet other qualifications as specified by the MT program.

See: https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ctl/masters-degrees/master-teaching

Once students have accepted a conditional offer of admission to the MT program, they will be eligible to take 1.0 credit at the graduate level at OISE in their fourth year, which will count towards both the undergraduate degree and the Master of Teaching degree.

If the student does not meet the above conditions, the offer of conditional admission to the Combined Degree Program will be rescinded. Students in this position could apply separately to the Master of Teaching outside of the Combined Degree Program.

For students to be given full, unconditional admission to the MT program, they must:

Maintain at least a B+ (3.3) average in their final year or over senior courses.
Achieve a grade of at least B+ average in the 1.0 graduate FCE taken in Year 4.
Have completed required courses to meet the first and second teaching subjects.
Successfully complete the requirements for the H.B.Sc./H.B.A. program.
Have the undergraduate degree confirmed.

Completion Requirements:

Note: at the undergraduate level, a “credit” is equal to the graduate-level “full-course equivalent (FCE).”

Minor in Education and Society, Victoria College
Major in one of the following areas, corresponding to the first teaching subject:
- English
- History
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Sociology

3. Minor in an area corresponding to the second teaching subject as determined by OISE. See the teaching subject prerequisites for Junior/Intermediate and Intermediate/Senior teaching.

Academic Path to Completion for the CDP

Year 1-4:

H.B.Sc./H.B.A. program and degree requirements

Year 4:

1.0 credit (FCE) in the MT graduate courses

Year 5-6:

9 credits (FCEs) of the MT program requirements

Combined Degree Program (CDP) in Education and Society, HBA/HBSc and Master of Arts, Child Study and Education (MA-CSE) (Victoria College and OISE)

The Combined Degree Program (CDP): STG, Honours Bachelor of Arts, Minor in Education and Society / Child Study and Education, Master of Arts is designed for students interested in studying the intersections of child study, education, and human development, coupled with professional teacher preparation.

The CDP permits the completion of both degrees in six years with 1.0 FCE of graduate courses that may be counted towards both the undergraduate and graduate degree. Students admitted to the CDP will follow the academic path to completion outlined below.

For a general description of CDPs, see General Regulations section 1.4.3 in the School of Graduate Studies Calendar.

Contact

Minor in Education and Society, Honours Bachelor of Arts or Honours Bachelor of Science
Victoria College, Faculty of Arts and Science
Web: www.vic.utoronto.ca/academic-programs/upper-year-programs/education-and-society/
Academic Liaison Officer
Email: vic.academics@utoronto.ca

Master of Arts in Child Study and Education (MA-CSE)
Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Web: https://www.oise.utoronto.ca/aphd/programs/master-arts-child-study-education
Vanessa Dane, Program Coordinator, Child Study & Education MA Program (MA CSE), Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study
Email: vanessa.dane@utoronto.ca

Admission Requirements:

Application Process

Applicants must apply to the Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA) or Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) program, the MA in Child Study and Education (CSE) program, and the CDP
Applicants must be in registered the HBA/HBSc program before they may be considered for admission to the CDP and MA-CSE.
To be considered for conditional admission to the MA-CSE and the CDP, students must meet the qualifications as specified by the MA-CSE program (i.e., experience working with children, submission of a statement of intent and resumé/CV), and the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in the Education and Society Minor Program at Victoria College.
- Be registered in Year 3 of the HBA/HBSc degree program.
- Have completed — or in progress to complete — VIC360H/Y Education Internship, taking place in a setting involving young children.
- Have an average grade equivalent of at least A- (3.7) or better, normally demonstrated by an average grade in Year 2 courses.
- Provide two letters of reference (one professional, one academic).
To be given full, unconditional admission to the MA-CSE program, students must meet the following requirements:
- Maintain at least an A- (3.7) average in their final year or over senior (Year 3 & 4) courses;
- Achieve a grade of at least B+ average in the 1.0 FCE graduate course taken in Year 4;
- Successfully complete the requirements for the HBA/HBSc program with the Minor in Education and Society and have the degree confirmed.

Minimum Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the HBA program, the School of Graduate Studies, and the MA-CSE program.

Completion Requirements:

Academic Path to Completion

Every CDP involves a specific combination of approved degree programs. The CDP requirements build on those of the two separate degree programs. Each CDP has a unique pattern of academic activity year by year. Note: at the undergraduate level, a “credit” is equal to the graduate-level “full-course equivalent (FCE).”

Year 1-4

Progression

HBA/ HBSc degree requirements:
- Undergraduate courses in accordance with Faculty of Arts & Science regulations for the Education and Society Minor and degree requirements at the Faculty of Arts and Science (FAS).

Specific Requirements

Students are expected to carry a full course load of 5.0 credits over the three academic sessions (Fall, Winter, Summer) of each year;
In the Fall Session, students registered in Year 3 express interest in the CDP to the Victoria College Registrar’s Office, which advises applicants on the process in collaboration with the OISE Office of the Registrar and Student Services. Successful applicants receive conditional acceptance to the CDP, MA.
In Year 4, students who receive a conditional offer of admission to the CDP must complete 1.0 credit in MA-CSE elective courses in consultation with the MA-CSE program Chair. This will be counted as one credit toward the overall requirements of the HBA or HBSc and MA-CSE requirements. This 1.0 credit is chosen from among master’s-level courses in the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development (APHD). Elective courses that are especially recommended for Child Study and Education Students are listed in the APHD program guidelines.
By the end of Year 4, students must complete all HBA/ HBSc program requirements and degree requirements, including 1.0 credit of graduate courses.
To be given full, unconditional admission to the MA-CSE, students must maintain at least an A- (3.7) average in their final year or over senior (Year 3 & 4) courses; achieve a grade of at least B+ average in the 1.0 credit graduate course taken in Year 4; successfully complete the requirements for the Minor in Education and Society, and HBSc/HBA program and have the degree confirmed.

Year 5-6

Progression

Remaining graduate courses in accordance with the U of T regulations for the MA-CSE program.

Specific Requirements

10.0 credits in MA-CSE program requirements. See the Child Study and Education calendar entry for full course requirements.
Note that students will have previously completed the 1.0 credit in electives in Year 4 of the undergraduate program.