Additional Qualification (AQ) courses are a combination of face-to-face and online formats, but distribution varies from course to course to suit learning styles and schedules. Face-to-face hours provide immediate feedback and answers to questions in a personalized learning environment. Online components allow participants to structure their learning around individual commitments and in a convenient location.

Browse our list of available AQ courses and register for the courses you require.

Questions? Please contact us at aq@wlu.ca.

Upcoming Additional Qualification Courses

WLU2001 – First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples: Understanding Traditional Teachings, Histories, Current Issues and Cultures, Part 1

• Instructor: Colinda Clyne
• Term: Winter 2020 (Jan. 15 to March 7)
• Location: UGDSB Board Office, 500 Victoria Road North, Guelph

Fees and Discounts

• $385 for UGDSB Teachers (balance paid by board)
• $685 non-UGDSB
• Early bird discount – $25
• WLU BEd Alumni/Associate Teachers – $50

Registration Deadlines

• Early bird – Monday, Dec. 16, 2019
• Final deadline – Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020

Applications

• UGDSB – request at aq@wlu.ca
• Others – application form

Hours

• Total hours: 125
• Face-to-face hours: 50
• Online hours: 50
• Self-directed learning hours: 25

Schedule

• Wednesday, Jan. 15, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 22, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 8, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 12, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 19, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 26, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 4, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Accreditation and OCT Course Guidelines

The following Additional Qualification courses are accredited by the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) and are offered at Laurier's Faculty of Education.

Note: Not all courses are offered during all sessions; see the course listings above for current offerings.

OCT course guidelines can be found on the OCT Additional Qualifications website.

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples: Understanding Traditional Teachings, Histories, Current Issues and Cultures: Part 1
• French as a Second Language: Part 1, Part 2, Specialist
• Integration of Information and Computer Technology in Instruction: Part 1, Part 2, Specialist
• Kindergarten: Part 1, Part 2, Specialist
• Mathematics Primary/Junior: Part 1, Part 2, Specialist
• Mentoring (one part course)
• Reading: Part 1, Part 2, Specialist
• Religious Education in the Catholic Schools: Part 1, Part 2
• Special Education: Part 1, Part 2, Specialist
• Teaching English Language Learners: Part 1, Part 2, Specialist