Aboriginal teacher education program

The Aboriginal Teacher Education Program offered in partnership with Queen's University.

The Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (ATEP) of Queen's University Faculty of Education offers several unique program tracks, which provide an opportunity for candidates to specialize in Aboriginal education.

Community-based courses are adapted to local contexts and needs, and include Aboriginal perspectives, balancing Aboriginal-specific and student-centered learning with knowledge of the teaching/learning process and research on Aboriginal education.  Campus and community-based  components include a course specifically on Aboriginal Teach Education, and Practicum Placements in First Nations schools.

Upon completion of the program, candidates will receive a Diploma in Education or a Bachelor of Education degree; candidates will also received the Certificate of Qualification as a teacher, allowing them to teach in First Nations and Provincial schools.

Program Features--The community-based program reflects features offered at the Faculty of Education with the addition of Aboriginal-specific content.  Program material is delivered through short, intensive course sessions schedules so that those who have to work or have family responsibilities are able to attend without being away from home from extended periods.

Please note:  While this is a part-time program, practicum placements consist of twelve weeks.  This requirement must normally be completed in three blocks of four weeks each, over the two-year period.

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with acceptable grade elvels.  All students will be required to take an assessment test for academic skills

• And Be of Aboriginal descent.

Application Deadlines

General information on admission requirements can be obtained  from the Queen's University Website "Supplemental Information" - "Aboriginal Community Based"

How to Apply

A Complete application consists of:

1. an application form completed online through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).  Click on "Aboriginal Community Based," above, to find the link for the OUAC/TEAS and to access the form;

2. official transcript (s) sent directly from your high school  (Diploma in Education applicants only) and/or post-secondary (college, university) institutions to the Faculty of Education.  (Most post-secondary transcripts may be ordered through the OUAC as part of the application process);

3. a personal statement of experience (PSE) which may be filled out online.  For more information non the PSE, click on "Aboriginal community.  Click on "Aboriginal Community Based," above, for more information about the letters;

4. two reference letters from respected members of your Aboriginal community.  Click on "Aboriginal Community Based,: above for more information about the letters;

5. an Aboriginal Teacher Education (ATE) Applicant Information form, which is filled out online.  Go to Queen's University website Click on "Aboriginal Community Based," and access this form by clicking on the link called "Applicant Information Form."  If you need additional information or assistance in completing your application form, please call the ATEP office toll free at 1-80-862-6701 or the ATEP coordinator at Six Nations Polytechnic at 519-445-0023

Start Date September 2012

For community-based site program delivery ATEP requires a minimum number of 15 successful applicants to a maximum of 25 applicants

Six Nations Polytechnic 2012-2013 Course Calendar