Community-Based Aboriginal Teacher Education Program

This program, scheduled part-time over three years is offered in partnership with Aboriginal communities and consists of work in the school, courses, and 80 days of practice teaching. Courses are delivered through distance education in the fall and winter and by face-to-face classes during the summer months in the sponsoring communities.

Successful completion of the Aboriginal Teacher Education Program leads to certification by the Ontario College of Teachers to teach in the Primary/Junior division (junior kindergarten to grade 6). Graduates who entered with an undergraduate degree from a recognized university receive a baccalaureate in education degree. Graduates who were admitted with a grade 12 high school diploma or the equivalent received a certificate. Graduates of the University of Ottawa ATEP Certificate Program who submit proof of an undergraduate degree, including 15 full courses or the equivalent, within 10 years of receiving their certificate, will also receive a baccalaureate in education degree.

Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2014-2015 calendars for the previous requirements.