Student Services Newsletter - November 2022

Faculty of Education Office of Student Services team
The Faculty of Education, Office of Student Services staff are available on campus and online advising support . We are currently located in Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Building (DB), 3rd floor room 3150.  Please note, the Student Services team should be returning to Winters College Room 128 the week of November 14th.  Check the Faculty of Education CONTACT for updates.  Office hours are Monday - Friday  9:00am to 4:00pm. Phone hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm 416-736-5001

Updating your contact information
Please remember if you change your residential address or phone number(s) you should update this information through the Registrar's Office website. Under My Student Records select Change My Personal Information. You are also encouraged to add a contact person in case of emergency.

Remember -  eClass https://eclass.yorku.ca/
To increase clarity and communications, students are advised to turn Notifications Setting "on" in eClass to ensure that any announcements made will go directly to their preferred inbox.  Please check this eClass Course Announcements regularly to ensure you have all recent updates.

York University Library Workshops Undergraduate students may  benefit from Academic Integrity: How to Stop Worrying and Love Citations and Road to Research Success.  Multiple sessions of each workshop will be offered throughout the fall term.  Link to the full workshop schedule. https://yorku.libcal.com/calendar/libraryworkshops?cid=7880&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=7880&inc=0

York U. Study Abroad - Costa Rica in July 2023
https://lasnubes.euc.yorku.ca/education/programs/
A summer abroad opportunity for BA Educational Studies students and Year 1 Bachelor of Education students to Costa Rica for the month of July.  Professor Steve Alsop will be teaching Education for a Sustainable Future - ED/EDUC 3700 3.00 (an education elective for BEd students) and ED/EDST 3700 (course that meets BA degree course requirements). If interested please read though the Las Nubes Project site for further information and details on the application.  BA Educational Studies students can also plan a non education (EDST) course through the Las Nubes Project course offerings.

An Event - November 8, 2022 7:00pm
Unequal Benefits: Privatization and Public Education in Canada
Dr Sue Winton, critical policy scholar  will draw on her book, Unequal Benefits: Privatization and Public Education in Canada, (University of Toronto Press), to explain how growing education privatization is undermining public education and democracy. More information and to register visit: https://www.yorku.ca/edu/events/unequal-benefits-privatization-and-public-education-in-canada/

York International - Sustainable on the Go 

Sustainable on the Go Conference

 

Religious Education: Teaching in Catholic Schools - Who Should Attend
Any undergrad BEd student in the final year (yr 2 ) of BEd and interested in preparing to teach in Catholic schools.  NOTE: This course is open only to York University Faculty of Education undergraduate students. This course is not equivalent to the Religious Education, Part 1 additional qualification.

Course Format
Fully Online
Offered in the Fall and Winter sessions
A Certificate of Completion is provided upon successful completion

To Apply & Fees
For actual dates, locations and session offerings, search from the list of available courses.

Bachelor of Education (BEd) course requirements
Students needing to double check the course requirements for the BEd program should visit YU Academic Calendar's.  Courses and Practicum requirements for all the teaching panels are posted. Visit https://calendars.students.yorku.ca/2022-2023/programs/ED/education  and select Faculty Rules and then Course Requirements and Specializations.

Grade Requirements Bachelor of Education

  • Students will be ineligible to continue in the BEd degree program if they receive less than a grade of C+ in any course taken for education credit.
  • In the Bachelor of Education (BEd) program, students complete both a community-based practicum placement and three school-based practicum placements. School placements are supervised by an Ontario Certified Teacher. Students are required to complete all practicum days successfully in order to complete their degree programs. Further details on the practicum experience can be found online.

BA EDST Program requirements
Students pursuing the BA Educational Studies program should look at the  Degree Progress Report, to keep track of courses completed and what may still be required.  For the degree Academic regulations and requirements visit  Academic Calendars at https://calendars.students.yorku.ca/

BA EDST students - Important dates and keep connected to YU.
A reminder to the BA Educational Students there are lots of activities happening online for you to participate in.  Look over what's happening and you can be part of it:

Navigate Fall 2022: https://currentstudents.yorku.ca/
Fall Activities: https://events.yorku.ca/
Important Dates: https://registrar.yorku.ca/enrol/datesWinters College: https://winters.ampd.yorku.ca/academic-affiliates/
FESA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FESAYorkOpportunities/

Discover more about the Faculty of Education MEd and MLCE
Master of Education (MEd) - Interested in developing your knowledge in the field of education through coursework and/or original research? Completing a Master of Education (MEd) degree will help you to expand your skills, knowledge and experience. Visit for more information and deadlines; https://www.yorku.ca/edu/students/master-of-education/

The Master of Leadership and Community Engagement (MLCE) professional master’s degree prepares graduates to advance in leadership roles in public sector organizations and communities, with a focus on community engagement and innovation. Visit for more information and deadlines https://www.yorku.ca/edu/students/master-of-leadership-and-community-engagement-mlce/

Thinking a head for June 2023 graduation - BEd students  https://www.yorku.ca/convocation/
Graduating Bachelor of Education students for spring 2023 can apply for their OCT registration/membership now.  However, the full nomination to the Ontario College of Teachers by the Faculty of Education will not be submitted until late May 2023 when final grades and practicum days are completed successfully.

If students are in their final Practicum this fall (ED/EDPR 4000) and eligible to graduate after December, they can be recommended  to the Ontario College of Teachers by end of January.  See the following steps to be familiar with what's required.

  1. Review the OCT application information at  https://apps.oct.ca/OLR/Template.aspx?action=rege
  2. Apply for OCT membership/registration: Visit: www.oct.ca select Members and then Create an Account. In order for the BEd Student Services Office to send your recommendation, we require the six-digit OCT registration number for each graduating teacher candidate.
  3. Submit the six-digit Ontario College Teachers (OCT) registration number by to the Faculty of Education. The online form is available on the Faculty of Education website.
  4. Send Transcripts to OCT ~ Graduating BEd teacher candidates will need  to order all post-secondary transcripts and be sent to the Ontario College of Teachers. The Faculty of Education can not order students transcripts, its the responsibility of students.   When ordering transcripts, please indicate that you wish for your York University transcript to be sent after degree completion. Please order your transcript while completing your OCT application, using the OUAC Transcript Request available at https://www.ouac.on.ca/apply/oct/en_CA/user/login
  5. Recommendation to OCT - The Faculty of Education will send your recommendation to OCT following program completed recorded on the student record and if you have shared your OCT number (step 3). Transcripts ordered by the student and the recommendation sent by the Faculty of Education are required for certification.

OCT Temporary Teaching Certificate The Faculty of Education will be sending out a E communication to Year 2 BEd students soon regarding Temporary Teaching Certificate.  The information will share important dates, who is eligible and a form to submit requesting a recommendation to the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) for a Temporary Teaching Certificate.

Mental Health and Wellness at York U .  Students  needing assistance or support  beyond their course work are encouraged to visit the resources available to them at YU.  http://mhw.info.yorku.ca/resources/resources-at-york/students/.

Student Accessibility Services (SAS)  Students with a diagnosed disability are encouraged to connect with York's Accessibility Services (SAS).  Their office  provides academic accommodation and support to students with disabilities in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Policy on accessible education for students with disabilities and York University Senate Policy on Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities.

As well, students needing non Academic Counselling can contact Student Counselling and Development (SCD)     This unit helps York students to realize, develop and fulfill their personal potential in order to maximally benefit from their university experience and manage the challenges of university life. Students come to SCD because of a wide range of concerns including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, abuse, stress, self-esteem, relationship issues, eating and body image as well as issues related to sexuality, short-term individual, couple, and group counselling, crisis intervention and consultations regarding students in distress/crisis and issues related to overall mental health.