If you're interested in becoming a teacher, you have lots of options at Waterloo!
A Waterloo degree and then teacher's college
There are many undergraduate programs in the faculties of Arts, Environment, Health, Mathematics, and Science that are great choices for careers in teaching. Subjects include science, math, social sciences, humanities, languages, performing arts, geography and environmental studies, and more.
Do you need a second teachable?
If you're thinking of teaching at the intermediate or senior level (generally Grades 7 through 12), you'll normally need a second subject that you can teach. As a university student, you'll have a major (which is the main focus of your studies). You can then include courses in other subjects as your second teachable.
As you finish your Waterloo degree or once you've graduated, you can apply to a Faculty of Education (teacher's college) and pursue a career in teaching after completing a degree in many of these programs.
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Teaching programs at Waterloo
We offer three programs that combine a Waterloo degree with teaching experience or a Bachelor of Education.
- Fine Arts – Teaching Preparation Specialization – spaces are reserved in Nipissing University's Bachelor of Education program for Waterloo Fine Arts students
- French Teaching Specialization – earn a Bachelor of Arts from Waterloo and a Bachelor of Education from Nipissing University
- Mathematics/Teaching – provides classroom experience before you apply to a Bachelor of Education program