Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies and Digital Technology Ontario Tech University

The Faculty of Education offers two undergraduate degrees, the Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies and Digital Technology and the Bachelor of Education.

Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies and Digital Technology

We offer a Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies and Digital Technology (BA in ESDT), which is a totally online program with the ability to reach students anywhere in the world. The program addresses the expanding professional development needs of instructors at the opposite ends of the formal education system by offering two specializations, as well as a professionally oriented diploma program:

• Adult Education and Digital Technology specialization: Focuses on the intersection of digital technology use for educational purposes in corporate, governmental, community-based and professional workplace environments.
• Early Childhood Studies specialization: Recognizes that there are many career opportunities for Early Childhood Education graduates who have a college diploma, related work experience, and a bachelor’s degree, particularly if these students understand how to design and assess learning at different points across the life span, and if they have digital technology skills. The ECS specialization will allow for the development of the knowledge, competencies and skills associated with the education of those working with early-years learners.
• Designing Adult Education for the Digital Age diploma: A six-course professional diploma based on the current AEDT specialization course offerings within the BA in ESDT program. The diploma is directed at meeting the growing professional development needs in service, corporate, government, NGO and education sectors. The diploma fosters the development of educational leaders who possess a specialized knowledge and competency base in adult education, with a focus on digital technologies for learning.

The Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies and Digital Technology (ESDT) degree recognizes the growing importance of lifelong learning and post-diploma programs. There are many career opportunities for graduates who have a college diploma, related work experience and a bachelor's degree, particularly if these students understand how to design and assess learning at different points across the life span, and if they have developed advanced digital technology skills and knowledge.