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.

Intersession and Summer AQ Courses

WLU1901 and WLU1902: Religious Education in Catholic Schools, Parts 1 and 2 (Guelph)

Two separate courses taught in same classroom.

• Dates: April 27 to July 6.
• Location: OECTA office, 5420 Side Rd. 6, Guelph.
• Instructors: Yvonne Runstedler and Richard Olson.

Fees and Discounts

• Early bird registration deadline: Friday, April 5.
  • Tuition fee: $660.
• Final registration deadline: Monday, April 15
  • Tuition fee after April 5: $685.
• Laurier BEd alumni and associate teachers: $50 discount.

Subsidies

$500 subsidy available upon successful completion of Part 1 for:

• Wellington CDSB teachers in first five years of permanent contract.
• Waterloo CDSB teachers in first two years of permanent contract.

Schedule

• Total hours: 125
• Face-to-face hours: 63.5
• Online hours: 36.5
• Self-directed learning hours: 25

Face-to-Face Hours

• Saturday April 27, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Sunday, April 28, 9 a.m. – noon
• Thursday, May 9, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Thursday, May 23, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
• Saturday, June 8, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Sunday, June 9, 9 a.m. – noon
• Thursday, June 20, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 2 to Saturday, July 6, 8:30 a.m. – 3 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