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College-Level Teaching (Graduate Diploma)

Université Laval

Québec, Quebec, Canada•QS 2027 #526 =

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At Université Laval in Québec, Canada, College-Level Teaching (Graduate Diploma) is offered as a postgraduate diploma in Education & Teaching programme. The programme runs for 1 year.

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Education & Teaching
Duration: 1 year

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Program details

Overview

This graduate diploma (Diplome d'etudes superieures specialisees) in college-level teaching prepares graduates for the profession of teaching at the CEGEP level in Quebec. The 30-credit program combines mandatory courses in the college education system, pedagogy, subject-specific didactics and practical training, with elective courses in specialized teaching methods, and includes two teaching placements totalling 140 hours in a college setting. Full-time completion takes an estimated one year. The program suits graduates with a subject-specific bachelor's degree in a discipline taught at the college level who want to move into or formalize a career teaching at CEGEPs, combining theoretical pedagogical training with supervised classroom practice.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.67 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants need a subject-specific (or specialized) bachelor's degree in a discipline taught at the college level. A minimum GPA of 2.67 on a 4.33 scale is required. Non-francophone applicants must demonstrate French proficiency through the TCF tout public test, with a minimum score of 400/699 on the mandatory components and 10/20 on the written expression component.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall and Winter

About Université Laval

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1852
Students: 56,000
QS rank: #526 =
Programs: 543
Location: Québec, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does College-Level Teaching (Graduate Diploma) award?

Université Laval awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Education & Teaching on completion of this programme.

How long does College-Level Teaching (Graduate Diploma) take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

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