Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Education Studies

Gain global awareness and intercultural understanding, while studying educational philosophies and teaching approaches for international settings. In this unique program you will pair academic learning with hands-on experience, while pursuing an integrated course of study that combines requirements from both the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Arts. International Education Studies can be a pathway towards a Bachelor of Education program and a teaching career in Canada or abroad. It can also prepare you for a career in education-related work across a range of other fields, like international development, migration and refugees, or human rights. Whatever your chosen path, you will be equipped to thrive in our globally interconnected world.The first of its kind in Canada, Laurier’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Education Studies is a collaboration between the Faculty of Education and the Department of Global Studies, in the Faculty of Arts. In your Faculty of Education courses, you'll develop skills in instructional planning, understanding curriculum, engaging students, and teaching for diversity and inclusion. You’ll also gain the basics in teaching language and literacy, adult education, mathematics, and international curricula. Most of your courses will take an explicitly intercultural or international approach to teaching practice, often focusing on issues of equity and social justice.