Education – Geography |
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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 is recommended. At least 12 credits must be taken at the 3000- or 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. At least 12 credits must be taken at the 3000- or 4000-year level. 24 credits in the teaching subject area must be completed prior to enrolling in ED/GEOG 3051 6.00.