79-478 - AQ Honour Specialist, Social Sciences

The Faculty of Education

Course Description

The AQ is offered once a year and during the Summer semester.

The Honour Specialist Social Sciences course employs a critical, pedagogical lens to explore in a holistic and integrated manner theoretical foundations, learning theory, program planning, development and implementation, instructional design and practices, assessment and evaluation, the learning environment, research and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning across the divisions.

Course Outline

Topics include:

promoting a culture of critical dialogue and inquiry that investigates current theoretical research, literature, and scholarship
promoting a culture of critical pedagogical practice that explores curricular integration through diverse planning models, content and resource development, pedagogical practices and equitable assessment and evaluation practices
exploring diverse planning models, content and resource development, pedagogical practices and the implementation of equitable assessment and evaluation practices
nurturing a culture related to instructional strategies that support student learning, resilience and well-being
demonstrating knowledge and skills required to manage an area of responsibility including staffing, budgets, the selection of texts, software, and media.
examining assessment, evaluation and reporting practices that align with the principles and processes of Ontario’s curriculum, frameworks and policy documents
examining assessment, evaluation and reporting practices that align with the principles and processes of Ontario’s curriculum

Notes

OSAP Funding for AQ Courses

This AQ course is on the list of eligible courses for OSAP funding. Students must enroll in courses prior to the semester deadline date. If you are eligible, OSAP will reimburse funds after the semester drop date and will do so directly to you.

For questions regarding Micro-credential funding, please contact Student Awards and Financial Aid at OSAPMC@uwindsor.ca

For additional details, visit:

https://www.ontario.ca/page/micro-credentials-ontarios-postsecondary-schools and

https://www.uwindsor.ca/studentawards/osapmc

Prerequisites

Certificate of Qualification must be in good standing.
Qualifications in Primary, Junior, Intermediate or Senior Division.
an acceptable four-year post-secondary degree with at least 120 credits, including:
- for one subject, a minimum of 54 post-secondary credits in the subject
- for two subjects, a minimum of 36 post-secondary credits in each subject and 84 in total
- at least second class or equivalent standing in each subject (B average - 70%)
Evidence of at least two years of successful teaching experience, of which at least one year (194 days) in the Honour Specialist area, as certified by the appropriate supervisory officer on our Confirmation of Teaching Experience Form.

Note: A post-secondary credit that meets the requirements for an honour specialist qualification only counts toward one such qualification. A post-secondary credit in Anthropology, Psychology or Sociology counts towards a post-secondary credit in Social Sciences.

For admission students must provide a copy of undergraduate degree transcript to aq@uwindsor.ca. If you took your undergraduate degree with the University of Windsor, you do not need to submit a transcript.

Important Notice: While we endeavour to be as accurate as possible while reviewing your qualifications for courses in our program, the Faculty of Education bears no responsibility for ensuring you have met the qualifications as per the guidelines of the Ontario College of Teachers. It is your responsibility to learn which prerequisites you will need. https://www.oct.ca/members/additional-qualifications/prerequisites

Enrollment for 2026 will open soon.