Admission Requirements

About our Teacher Education Program 



Program Codes

N10 – Primary/Junior
N30 – Intermediate/Senior

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Important Dates

You must submit all program and/or teaching subject changes, along with documents, by February 1, 2024

We will not consider applications submitted to the OUAC after February 1, 2024, for admission.

In addition, you must pay the TEAS fee and the University of Windsor $75 supplementary evaluation fee by February 1, 2024, if paying by electronic payment.

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Admission Requirements

General Admission Requirements

Selection of applicants to the Faculty of Education is based on the following:

  • academic standing
  • an Equity Consideration Form, where applicable, and
  • the English-language proficiency requirement, 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 B.Ed. Applicants

  • 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 August 2023 in the calculation of the average.
  • You will receive additional credit in the evaluation process if you complete an honours or graduate degree by October 2023.
  • You must complete the requirements for a minimum 3‑year bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution by May 2024, with the degree conferred by the 2024 spring convocation (3 years of full-time study or 90 credits, or equivalent, beyond the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or equivalent).
  • If you attended university outside of Ontario, you must have official transcripts sent directly to the Office of the Registrar at transcripts@uwindsor.ca from the home institution. A certified translation of transcripts in languages other than English is required.
  • You must have at least 10 semester courses completed at the time of application.
  • To complete the application, you must submit a current transcript to the Office of the Registrar by February 1, 2024. If you attended an Ontario university (excluding the Royal Military College of Canada), you must complete a TEAS online transcript request to send your transcript.
  • University of Windsor graduates who apply to the University of Windsor do not need to order or send Windsor transcripts.

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Equity Consideration

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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.

We must receive this form by February 1, 2024. 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. 

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Language Requirements

If English is not your first language and you have not lived in an English-speaking country for 5 years or more, you must meet the minimum English language requirements of the University of Windsor.

All official scores must be submitted by February 1, 2024

See: What are the English language proficiency requirements for an Undergraduate student?

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Teaching Subjects

N10 Primary/Junior

Teaching subjects are not required in the N10 Primary/Junior division.

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N30 Intermediate/Senior

Intermediate/Senior candidates choose 2 teaching subjects. You must have at least 10 semester undergraduate courses (30 semester hours) in the first teaching subject and 6 semester undergraduate courses (18 semester hours) in the second teaching subject, except for French and Music, which require additional courses.

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 April 2024.

Teaching Subjects for N30 Intermediate/Senior

  • Business Studies – General (044)
  • Dramatic Arts (135)
  • English (319)
  • French as a Second Language (325)
  • Geography (740)
  • Health and Physical Education (860)
  • History (750)
  • Mathematics (652)
  • Media Arts (195)
  • Music – Vocal (159) or Instrumental (158)
  • Science – Biology (412)
  • Science – Chemistry (420)
  • Science – General (430)
  • Science – Physics (470)
  • Social Sciences – General (165)
  • Visual Arts (190)

Teaching Subject Requirements for N30 Intermediate/Senior 

Business Studies – General:

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.

Dramatic Arts: 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.

English: A minimum of 2 undergraduate semester courses in English literature (e.g. novels, plays, poetry, rhetoric, etc.) are required. The remaining required courses can be a combination of literature and writing. Note: virtually all English courses are considered literature. The exceptions are creative writing courses which are considered "writing."

French as a Second Language: 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.

Geography: 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).

Health and Physical Education: You must have courses offered through Kinesiology or Physical Education. Two semester courses in health studies are allowed.

History: A minimum of 2 semester undergraduate courses in Canadian history is required.

Mathematics: 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)

Media Arts: 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.

Music (Instrumental and Vocal): 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.

Science – General: 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.

Science – Biology: There must be a lab component with at least 2 of the courses for a first or second teaching subject.

Science – Chemistry: There must be a lab component with at least 2 of the courses for a first or second teaching subject.

Science – Physics: There must be a lab component with at least 2 of the courses for a first or second teaching subject.

Social Sciences – General: 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.

Visual Arts: 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.

Business Studies – General: As a first teaching subject, 10 semester undergraduate core Business courses are required.

2 undergraduate courses in Economics are allowed to count as a first teaching subject only. As a second teaching subject 6 semester undergraduate core Business courses are required.

Dramatic Arts: Acceptable undergraduate courses are those offered through a drama or theatre arts department. Courses should include practical components in theatre or drama production (acting, performance, production).

A maximum of 2 undergraduate semester courses in theory, history of theatre/drama/dramatic literature are allowed.

English: A minimum of 2 undergraduate semester courses in English literature (novels, plays, poetry, rhetoric, etc.) are required. The remaining courses can be a combination of English literature and writing courses. Please note that virtually all English courses are literature courses. The exceptions are Creative Writing courses, which qualify as "writing" courses. 

The remaining required courses can be a combination of literature, poetry and writing. Two semester courses in Canadian content are preferred.

French as a Second Language: As your first or second teaching subject, 10 undergraduate semester courses in French are required. You must possess oral and written fluency in the French language and a thorough knowledge of grammar.

Geography: You must have courses from all of the following areas:

  • Physical Geography (geomorphology, bio-geography, climatology)
  • Human/Economic Geography; and
  • Canadian Geography (geography or social science course covering global issues such as tourism, development, environment or poverty)
  • Geo-Informatics (GIS)

Please see the School of the Environment's webpage for specific course requirements pertaining to Geography as a teachable subject.

Health and Physical Education: You must have courses offered through Kinesiology or Physical Education. 2 semester courses in Health Studies are allowed. (It is preferred that applicants have 1 semester course in at least 4 of the following areas: Biomechanics/ergonomics, exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology, motor development/control, and health/nutrition.

History: A minimum of 2 semester undergraduate courses in Canadian history are required, with preference for survey courses in the pre‑ and post‑Confederation eras.

In addition, you will be given preference if you have at least 2 semester undergraduate courses in some combination of the ancient world, European history or American history. You will also be given preference if you have a diversity of courses from the political, economic, social, cultural and military history fields.

Mathematics: 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)

Media Arts: 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. 

Music (Instrumental and Vocal): For a first teaching subject, 10 undergraduate semester courses are required, with at least 4 courses in each of music history and music theory, 1 course in conducting and 1 course in applied study (major instrument/voice).

Preference will be given to instrumental applicants who 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. Experience in ensembles is preferred.

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).

Preference will be given to instrumental applicants who 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. Experience in ensembles is preferred.

Vocal music applicants are advised 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.

Science – General: For a first teaching subject, 10 semester undergraduate courses in biology, chemistry, and physics are required, with at least 2 courses in each of biology, chemistry, and physics. At least 2 of these courses must include a lab component.

For a second teaching subject, 2 core semester courses from each of biology, chemistry, and physics are required. At least 2 of these courses must include a lab component.

Science – Biology: There must be a lab component with at least 2 of the courses for a first or second teaching subject.

Science – Chemistry: There must be a lab component with at least 2 of the courses for a first or second teaching subject.

Science – Physics: There must be a lab component with at least 2 of the courses for a first or second teaching subject.

Social Sciences – General: Courses can be chosen from the following areas of study:

  • Anthropology
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Women’s Studies

It is strongly recommended that you select this area as your second teaching subject.

Note: Social sciences – general is an optional subject in the high school curriculum, therefore entry to this teaching subject is extremely limited.

Visual Arts: 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.

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Contact Information

University of Windsor
Office of the Registrar
401 Sunset Avenue
Windsor, ON  N9B 3P4

Telephone: 519‑253‑3000, ext. 3315

Questions?
B.Ed. admissions information: ask.UWindsor.ca 
B.Ed. program email: educ@uwindsor.ca

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After Acceptance (Program Requirements)

You will be required to submit the following documents by September 2024. The Faculty of Education will send instructions and deadlines to all candidates via email in June 2023. Do not proceed with any of the following document submissions prior to receiving 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
  • One recent photo (approximately 2x2 or passport -sized) for identification purposes within the Faculty of Education
  • Proof of a negative Tuberculin test, as required by the Ontario Ministry of Health
  • Level 3: Police Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check

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