In partnership with the Windsor-Essex Catholic School Board and the Greater Essex County District School Board, our Diploma in Technological Studies/B.Ed. program equips you to teach grades 9-12 across a variety of technological fields in Ontario. These fields include communications technology, computer technology, healthcare, green industries, technological design, and more.
Duration: 14 months
Delivery: Blended (online & in-person)
Application Deadline: February 3, 2025
Program Aim: This program provides the preparation required for certification by the Ontario College of Teachers for teaching Technological Studies in Ontario High Schools.
Program Layout: Practical face-to-face courses will be held on campus during July of Summer I and August of Summer II. Online courses are scheduled in August of Summer I and July of Summer II, as well as September through April. A minimum of 80 practice teaching days will occur September – May between Summer I and II. Courses are designed to be meaningful to candidates regardless of their broad-based discipline. Assignments, however, are discipline-specific.
Full-year and Summer Schedules
- Technological Studies Program Course Sequence (To Be Announced)
- Year 1 Candidates: Inter/Summer I Tech Studies Schedule (2025)
- Year 2 Candidates: Inter/Summer II Tech Studies Schedule (2025)
Broad-Based Technological Areas:
Communications Technology
- Computer electronics
- Electronics/repair
- Graphic artist/designer
- Photography
- Radio and TV arts
Computer Technology
- Hardware and software development
- Computer interfacing
- Programming
- Network setup
Construction Technology
- Plumbing
- Carpentry construction
- Electrical/electronics
- Woodworking
Green Industries
- Agriculture
- Floristry
- Forestry and forest management
- Horticulture and landscaping
- Farming
- Greenhouse operation
Hairstyling and Aesthetics
- Aesthetician
- Hairstylist
Health Care
- Registered nursing
- Dental assistance
- Health care professionals (preventative and healing services)
Hospitality and Tourism
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Chef / hospitality industry
Manufacturing Technology
- General machinist
- Tool and Die Maker
- Welding/fabrication
Technological Design
- Architectural/mechanical drafting
- Architectural/mechanical engineer
- Engineering design technologist
Transportation Technology
- Automotive body service technician
- Automotive vehicle service technician
Professional Designation: Candidates who enter the program with an acceptable university degree or college diploma will receive, upon successful completion of the program, a Bachelor of Education in Technological Studies. Candidates who enter the program on the basis of 5 years wage-earning experience will receive, upon successful completion of the program, a Diploma in Education - Technological Studies.
Graduates of the Diploma in Education – Technological Studies who later obtain an acceptable degree can apply to Registrar’s to have the Diploma converted to a B.Ed.
Transitional Certificate of Qualification and Registration:
Successful completion of Summer I and a practicum of a minimum of ten days will qualify candidates to apply to the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) for a Transitional Certificate of Qualification and Registration. Upon successful completion of the entire program, candidates are qualified to apply to the OCT for a Certificate of Qualification and Registration.
In partnership with the Windsor-Essex Catholic School Board and the Greater Essex County District School Board, our Diploma in Technological Studies/B.Ed. program equips you to teach grades 9-12 across a variety of technological fields in Ontario. These fields include communications technology, computer technology, healthcare, green industries, technological design, and more.
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.
