Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Ontario Tech University

Our Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies with a specialization in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) develops exceptional educators and leaders in careers such as teaching, instructional design, multimedia and e-learning, and EDI consulting. This specialization provides a foundation for recognizing and challenging barriers that contribute to discrimination and oppression in educational settings.Our four-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Educational Studies is an innovative hybrid program (online and in-person courses) designed to provide maximum flexibility and choice. You will develop critical knowledge and skills in Educational Studies, including foundations of learning, creating digital tools for education, assessment for learning and foundations of equity, diversity and inclusion. Online courses from the Faculty of Education are supplemented with in-person or online electives from other faculties to create a custom program that will enable you to achieve your academic goals. This specialization in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion develops expertise with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to recognize systemic, historic and attitudinal barriers that contribute to discrimination and oppression in both workplace learning and classroom settings. Students will use problem-based learning and critical reflection to identify issues, evaluate resources and articulate solutions to EDI issues in Canadian education and society to counter bias and discrimination against under-represented and equity-deserving groups. Our EDI specialization focuses on creating pathways to full inclusion for everyone in education.

Faculty of Social Science and Humanities