Welcome to the University of Windsor’s Application Information for the one-year consecutive Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.) program.
IMPORTANT -- Bachelor of Education Program Update
The application is now open for the 2027/28 Bachelor of Education program beginning Spring 2027.
The program is transitioning from a two-year consecutive program to a one-year, three-semester consecutive program. There will no longer be a Fall semester intake; the first cohort under the new program model will begin in Spring 2027 (precise start month to be announced).
The application submission deadline is November 2, 2026.
Note: The Faculty of Education does not pre-screen applicants for eligibility. Please review all requirements carefully before applying. Admission is not guaranteed with attainment of minimum admission requirements.
How to Apply
Submit an application through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre – Teacher Education Application Services (OUAC-TEAS).
Admission Requirements
General Admission Requirements
Selection of applicants to the Faculty of Education is based on:
- academic standing,
- an equity consideration application, where applicable, and
- the English-language proficiency requirements, where applicable.
This program is highly competitive, and admission depends on the number of applications received and the spaces available in individual programs.
Additional Information for Applicants
Additional Admission Requirements
-
You must have a minimum cumulative average of 70% (B) or higher.
-
We calculate your academic average on your best 30 semester courses (not including college transfer credit) at the time you apply. We will not use courses you have completed after December 2026 in the calculation of the average.
-
You will receive additional credit in the evaluation process if you complete an honours or graduate degree by April 2027.
-
You must complete the requirements for a minimum 3‑year bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution by April 2027, with the degree conferred by the 2027 spring convocation (3 years of full-time study or 90 credits, or equivalent, beyond the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or equivalent).
-
You must have at least 10 semester courses completed at the time of application.
Transcript Instructions
-
To complete your application, you must submit current transcripts to the Office of the Registrar by November 9, 2026.
-
If you attended an Ontario university (excluding the Royal Military College of Canada), you must complete an online transcript request in your TEAS application to send your transcript.
-
If you attended university outside of Ontario, you must have official transcripts sent directly from the university to the Office of the Registrar at transcripts@uwindsor.ca. A certified translation of transcripts in languages other than English is required.
- If you are a University of Windsor graduate and are applying to the University of Windsor, you do not need to order or send Windsor transcripts.
Supplementary Documents
The deadline for submission of all supplementary documents to the University of Windsor is November 9, 2026 (EST).
Equity Admission (optional, if applicable)
Equity Admission Form (Downloadable PDF)
The Faculty of Education affirms its principle and policy of fairness and equity for individuals who are qualified for the teaching profession and who reflect the ethno‑cultural and social diversity of the population of students in Ontario’s schools.
In pursuit of this principle and policy, we seek to identify candidates representing different backgrounds whose perspectives will diversify and enrich the teaching and learning community. We encourage applications from groups that are traditionally under‑represented in the teaching profession.
Please send via email only to ask@uwindsor.ca. Please include the following information in the email subject line: Equity Form, Name, UWindsor Student Number.
We must receive this form by November 9, 2026.
Proof of English-language Proficiency (if applicable)
If English is not your first language and you have not live in an English-speaking country for 5 years or more, you must meet the minimum English language requirements of the University of Windsor.
See: the University of Windsor's Senate Policy on English Language Proficiency Requirement (Undergraduate and Graduate) and What are the English language proficiency requirements for an Undergraduate student?
All official scores must be submitted by November 9, 2026.
Teaching Subjects
N10 Primary/Junior
Teaching subjects are not required in Primary/Junior (N10).
N30 Intermediate/Senior
Intermediate/Senior candidates choose 2 teaching subjects. At least 2 of these courses must be at the second-year level or above. Teaching subject courses must be completed by the end of December 2026.
First Teaching Subject:
- You must have at least 10 semester undergraduate courses (30 semester hours).
Second Teaching Subject:
- You must have 6 semester undergraduate courses (18 semester hours).
- Exception: French and Music, which require additional courses.
Teaching Subjects & Requirements for N30 Intermediate/Senior
For University of Windsor Students Only
If you need help in selecting courses for your teachable subjects, please refer to this guide: UWindsor Students Teachable Course Requirements Guide. Please note that this list is meant to be a general guide to help University of Windsor students meet teachable subject requirements. It includes suggested courses and recommendations, but it’s not a definitive or required list. Courses are subject to availability and may not be offered every semester. Use this list as a guideline only.
For External (non-UWindsor) Applicants
If you are completing your degree at an instiution other than the University of Windsor and applying to UWindsor's Consecutive B. Ed. program, please refer to the information below.
As a first teaching subject, 10 semester undergraduate core business courses are required. Two undergraduate courses in economics can count toward a first teaching subject only.
As a second teaching subject, 6 semester undergraduate core business courses are required.
Acceptable undergraduate courses are those offered through a drama or theatre arts department.
A maximum of 2 undergraduate semester courses in theory or history of theatre, drama or dramatic literature is allowed.
A minimum of 2 undergraduate semester courses in English literature or poetry is required.
The remaining required courses can be a combination of literature, poetry and writing.
As your first or second teaching subject, 10 undergraduate semester courses in French are required. These courses must be taught by a French department and not just be courses taught in French to qualify. You must possess oral and written fluency in the French language and a thorough knowledge of grammar.
You must have at least 1 semester course in Geo-Informatics (GIS) and courses in all 3 of the following recommended areas:
- Physical geography (geomorphology, biogeography, climatology),
- Human or economic geography and
- Canadian geography (geography or social science course covering global issues, such as tourism, development, environment or poverty).
You must have courses offered through Kinesiology or Physical Education. Two semester courses in health studies are allowed.
A minimum of 2 semester undergraduate courses in Canadian history is required.
You must have completed courses in the following areas:
- Calculus
- Linear algebra
- Probability
- Statistics
- 1 course with an emphasis on proof (e.g., Geometry, Number Theory, Abstract Algebra, Combinatorial Math or Graph Theory)
As a first teachable subject, 10 semester undergraduate core courses in Communications, Media and Film are required. You may count 2 undergraduate courses in Visual Arts. As a second teachable subject, 6 semester undergraduate core courses in Communication, Media and Film are required.
As a first teaching subject, 10 undergraduate semester courses are required, with courses in music history and music theory (at least 4 courses in each), 1 course in conducting and 1 course in applied study (Major Instrument/Voice).
We recommend instrumental applicants have at least 2 semesters of study in woodwinds, brass, percussion, string or guitar techniques and to vocal applicants who have at least 1 semester of study in vocal techniques.
As a second teaching subject, 8 undergraduate semester courses are required, with at least 2 courses in each of music history and music theory, 1 course in conducting and 1 course in an applied area (Major Instrument/Voice).
We recommend instrumental applicants have at least 1 semester of study in woodwinds, brass, percussion, string or guitar techniques and to vocal applicants who have at least 1 semester of study in vocal techniques.
We advise you that, as the focus of the music programs of the 2 local school boards is on instrumental music, at least 1 placement will be in instrumental music.
There must be a lab component with at least 2 of the courses for a first or second teaching subject.
There must be a lab component with at least 2 of the courses for a first or second teaching subject.
For a first teaching subject, 10 semester undergraduate courses across biology, chemistry and physics are required, with at least 2 courses in each of the following areas: Biology, chemistry and physics. At least 2 of these courses must include a lab component.
For a second teaching subject, 2 core semester courses are required from each of the following areas: Biology, chemistry and physics. At least 2 of these courses must include a lab component.
There must be a lab component with at least 2 of the courses for a first or second teaching subject.
Courses can be chosen from the following areas of study:
- Anthropology
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Women’s Studies
We strongly recommend that you select this area as a second teaching subject.
Social Sciences – General is an optional subject in the high school curriculum; therefore, entry to this teaching subject is extremely limited.
A combination of studio courses is required (e.g., Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Drawing). A maximum of 2 undergraduate semester courses may be chosen from Photography, Architecture or Art History.
Post-Admission/Confirmed Candidate (In-Program Requirements)
If you are a confirmed, in-program candidate, you will be required to submit the following documents to the Faculty of Education. The Faculty of Education will send instructions and deadlines to all candidates via email prior to the start of the program. Do not proceed with any of the following document submissions until you receive further instructions from the Faculty of Education.
- Copy of birth certificate
- Proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency as defined by the Immigration Act (Canada), or of eligibility for employment in Canada (if the recommendation is to be made for a Certificate of Qualification to the Ontario College of Teachers)
- Proof of Change of Name must be submitted where the name being used differs from that shown on the Proof of Identity document
- Level 3: Police Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check
Have a question?
Have a question about our program? Please email us at educ@uwindsor.ca or call us as 519-253-3000, ext. 3805.