約克大學

Our innovative BA in Educational Studies program provides students with a broad understanding of how and why people learn, and the role education plays in society today.

Courses are clustered into three topical areas, which explore the understanding of education.

Engagements — focus on the development of professional skills

Values — focus on who and why we educate

Representations — focus on understanding the idea of education

Students in this program develop the essential skills necessary to succeed in educational work outside of the traditional classroom and benefit from the Faculty of Education’s strength in the study of education and York University’s strengths in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

There are highly skilled educators at work anywhere human beings share knowledge, contributing to their communities and succeeding in their chosen fields.. Upon graduation, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to educate outside of the classroom.

Possible Career Paths Include:

• Education policy analyst
• Corporate trainer
• Learning consultant
• Education program developer
• Director of cultural institutions (museums, art galleries, nature conservancies)

Experiential Education

During years 3 and 4 of the program, you will have an opportunity to experience your education through learning placements within the community or in related organizations. You’ll develop workplace-specific skills and enhance your professional networks. Our unique community-partnerships will provide you with opportunities to put theory into practice and to gain insight into the kinds of learning and advocacy that contribute to the well-being of society.

The BA in Educational Studies does not lead to teacher certification. Students accepted into the Bachelor of Arts, Educational Studies program may also apply for entry to the Concurrent Bachelor of Education program.

The program is also available as a minor field to Bachelor of Arts students in other fields.

Possible Career Paths

• community educator
• corporate trainer
• governmental and non-governmental agency trainer