The best preparation for teaching geography is an Honours degree in geography. In the intermediate/senior level some courses from a related field such as environmental studies may be considered as equivalents; however, courses can be chosen in consultation with a Faculty of Education adviser and/or the subject course director.

Junior/Intermediate or Second Teaching Subject

Candidates must complete a total of 24 credits in geography; a minimum of three credits taken from a geoinformatics thematic area. The remaining credits must be taken at the 2000-, 3000- and 4000-year level.

First Teaching Subject

Candidates must complete a total of 36 credits in geography; a minimum of three credits taken from a geoinformatics thematic area. The remaining credits must be taken at the 2000-, 3000- and 4000-year level. 24 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in ED/GEOG 3051 6.00.