York University’s Faculty of Education offers innovative undergraduate, graduate and professional learning programs. The Faculty is committed to equity, social justice and environmental issues in all of its programs.

The Faculty of Education and Graduate Program in Education at York offer the following programs:

• Bachelor of Education (BEd)
• Bachelor of Education (BEd) - Waaban Indigenous Teacher Education
• Bachelor of Education (BEd) – Technological Education
• Bachelor of Arts (Educational Studies)
• Post-Baccalaureate Diploma – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Education
• Master of Education (MEd)
• Master of Leadership and Community Engagement (MLCE)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education
• Graduate Diplomas
• Professional learning and international programs

Every effort is made in the Faculty of Education to ensure that each student receives academic advice and sufficient information to guide in course selection. Within this context, the each student is responsible for the following:

• Ensuring that the courses chosen meet the program and degree requirements for graduation
• Verifying the accuracy of registration records, including all course changes
• Fulfilling the requirements and being aware of academic progress in their program of study and in all registered courses; attending class and submitting all required course work
• Understanding and adhering to the Senate Policy on Academic Honesty, as well as other relevant Senate Policies at secretariat-policies.info.yorku.ca
• Noting and abiding by the sessional deadline dates published on the Current Students Web page each year, especially course change deadline dates
• Checking their Faculty of Education emails regularly in order to remain informed and to receive information and reminders. Students are responsible for contacting the IT Helpdesk directly in order to address any technical difficulties that they may be experiencing

Advising

New Students

Newly-admitted students will have the opportunity to attend a group(s) advising session and they can set up individual advising appointments. BA (Educational Studies) students will also participate in enrollment through YU Start to learn the program and degree requirements. New students will be offered a few dates to attend the information/advising sessions that takes place in-person or online to be able to enrol into their courses. It is the responsibility of all students to familiarize themselves with both the requirements of their program and the regulations governing their degree requirements.

Continuing Students

Each year, students will be expected to continue their participation in group (online advising session(s)) and can book an individual advising session in order to ensure that they are on track with their degree requirements.

Students in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Education

Students in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Teacher Education Program who require advising should contact the DHH office at deafed@edu.yorku.ca or 416-736-2100 extension 55971.

Practicum Placement Support and Information

• Information about students' practicum placements
• Completion of criminal record forms
• Practicum placements (Experiential Educational) are a mandatory component of both the Bachelor of Education and the Bachelor of Arts (Educational Studies). Students are responsible for maintaining an updated, valid Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening each term for the Practicum Placements.

University Policies, Procedures & Codes of Conduct

All York University policies and procedures apply to the Faculty of Education. Students should be aware of these policies and procedures and should adhere to them at all times.

Additional Codes of Conduct

Students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree should also be aware of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) Standards of Practice and Ethical Standards.

Course Requirements

The following course requirements apply to each program. Unless otherwise noted, students are responsible for registering themselves into their courses, and for ensuring that they have completed all degree requirements.

Bachelor of Education – Primary-Junior

Students must complete all of the following foundations courses:

• ED/EDPR 1000 3.00 – Studies in Communities and their Schools (includes Community Practicum Placement)
• ED/EDFE 1100 3.00 – Child Development and Health
• ED/EDFE 1300 3.00 – Inclusion, Disabilities and Education
• ED/EDFE 2000 6.00 – Foundations of Education & Theory into Practice
• ED/EDFE 2100 3.00 – Inquiries into Learning
• ED/EDFE 3100 3.00 – Teaching for Diverse and Equitable Classrooms in Ontario
• ED/EDFE 3200 3.00 – Content into Practice
• ED/EDFE 4200 3.00 – Research into Practice

Students must complete all of the following panel-specific courses:

• ED/EDPJ 1000 3.00 – Language & Literacy in the Primary-Junior Divisions
• ED/EDPJ 1100 3.00 – Mathematics in the Primary-Junior Divisions
• ED/EDPJ 2000 3.00 – Science & Technology in the Primary-Junior Divisions
• ED/EDPJ 3000 1.50 – Social Studies & Culture in the Primary-Junior Divisions
• ED/EDPJ 3100 1.50 – Physical Education in the Primary-Junior Divisions
• ED/EDIN 4000 3.00 – Integration Through Arts

Students must complete all of the following practicum courses/placements:

• ED/EDPR 2000 3.00 – Practicum
• ED/EDPR 3000 3.00 – Practicum
• ED/EDPR 4000 3.00 – Practicum

Students must complete the following elective courses:

• One language/literacy elective (3.00)
• One mathematics elective (3.00)
• One free-choice elective (3.00)

Bachelor of Education – Junior-Intermediate

Students must complete all of the following foundations courses:

• ED/EDPR 1000 3.00 – Studies in Communities and their Schools (includes Community Practicum Placement)
• ED/EDFE 1101 3.00 – Adolescent Development and Health
• ED/EDFE 1300 3.00 – Inclusion, Disabilities and Education
• ED/EDFE 2000 6.00 – Foundations of Education & Theory into Practice
• ED/EDFE 2100 3.00 – Inquiries into Learning
• ED/EDFE 3100 3.00 – Teaching for Diverse and Equitable Classrooms in Ontario
• ED/EDFE 3200 3.00 – Content into Practice
• ED/EDFE 4200 3.00 – Research into Practice

Students must complete all of the following panel-specific courses:

• ED/EDJI 1000 3.00 – Language & Literacy in the Junior-Intermediate Divisions
• ED/EDJI 1100 3.00 – Mathematics in the Junior-Intermediate Divisions
• ED/EDJI 2000 3.00 – Science & Technology in the Junior-Intermediate Divisions
• ED/EDJI 3000 1.50 – Social Studies & Culture in the Junior-Intermediate Divisions
• ED/EDJI 3100 1.50 – Physical Education in the Junior-Intermediate Divisions
• ED/EDIN 4000 3.00 – Integration Through Arts
• ED/XXXX 3000 3.00 – Teaching [teaching subject] in the Junior-Intermediate Divisions 

Students must complete all of the following practicum courses/placements:

• ED/EDPR 2000 3.00 – Practicum
• ED/EDPR 3000 3.00 – Practicum
• ED/EDPR 4000 3.00 – Practicum

Students must complete the following elective courses:

• One language/literacy elective OR One mathematics elective (3.00)
• One free-choice elective (3.00)

Bachelor of Education – Intermediate-Senior

Students must complete all of the following foundations courses:

• ED/EDPR 1000 3.00 – Studies in Communities and their Schools (includes Community Practicum Placement)
• ED/EDFE 1101 3.00 – Adolescent Development and Health
• ED/EDFE 1300 3.00 – Inclusion, Disabilities and Education
• ED/EDFE 2000 6.00 – Foundations of Education & Theory into Practice
• ED/EDFE 2100 3.00 – Inquiries into Learning
• ED/EDFE 3100 3.00 – Teaching for Diverse and Equitable Classrooms in Ontario
• ED/EDFE 3200 3.00 – Content into Practice
• ED/EDFE 4200 3.00 – Research into Practice
• ED/EDIS 3610 3.00 – New Media Literacies and Culture

Students must complete two teaching subject courses requirements:

• ED/XXXX 4000 3.00 – Teaching [teaching subject 1] in the Intermediate-Senior Divisions – Part A
• ED/XXXX 4001 3.00 – Teaching [teaching subject 1] in the Intermediate-Senior Divisions – Part B
• ED/XXXX 4000 3.00 – Teaching [teaching subject 2] in the Intermediate-Senior Divisions – Part A
• ED/XXXX 4001 3.00 – Teaching [teaching subject 2] in the Intermediate-Senior Divisions – Part B

Students must complete all of the following practicum courses/placements:

• ED/EDPR 2000 3.00 – Practicum
• ED/EDPR 3000 3.00 – Practicum
• ED/EDPR 4000 3.00 – Practicum

Students must complete the following elective courses:

• One free-choice elective (3.00)
• One free-choice elective (3.00)
• One free-choice elective (3.00)

Bachelor of Education (French Option) - Glendon only

Students who complete the Bachelor of Education (BEd) at Glendon will supplement their elective requirements with the following two courses:

• ED/EDFR 2000 3.00 – Teaching & Learning French in an Immersion Context
• ED/EDFR 3000 3.00 – Teaching & Learning French in a Core French Context

In addition, Primary-Junior and Junior-Intermediate candidates will take a math-specific elective, while Intermediate-Senior candidates will take a free-choice elective to complete their requirements.

By completing these two courses, in combination with their Education courses in French and an undergraduate degree at Glendon, students qualifying in the Primary-Junior will receive an Additional Qualification with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) in French as a Second Language on their OCT transcripts after graduating.

Bachelor of Education, Technological Education – Intermediate-Senior

Students must complete all of the following foundations courses:

• ED/EDPR 1000 3.00 – Studies in Communities and their Schools (includes Community Practicum Placement)
• ED/EDFE 1101 3.00 – Adolescent Development and Health
• ED/EDFE 1300 3.00 – Inclusion, Disabilities and Education
• ED/EDFE 2000 6.00 – Foundations of Education & Theory into Practice
• ED/EDFE 2100 3.00 – Inquiries into Learning
• ED/EDFE 3100 3.00 – Teaching for Diverse and Equitable Classrooms in Ontario
• ED/EDFE 3200 3.00 – Content into Practice
• ED/EDFE 4200 3.00 – Research into Practice
• ED/EDIS 3610 3.00 – New Media Literacies and Culture

Students must complete two teaching subject courses requirements:

• ED/TECH 4000 3.00 – Teaching Technological Education in the Intermediate-Senior Division – Part A
• ED/TECH 4001 3.00 – Teaching Technological Education in the Intermediate-Senior Division – Part B
• ED/TECH 4050 3.00 – Curriculum Connections for Technological Education OR *ED/XXXX 4000 3.00 – Teaching [teaching subject 2] in the Intermediate-Senior Division – Part A [if approved]
• ED/TECH 4051 3.00 – Teaching Design Thinking Within Technology Frameworks OR *ED/XXXX 4001 3.00 Teaching [teaching subject 2] in the Intermediate-Senior Division – Part B [if approved]

* Students who have submitted a program change wishing to pursue a General Studies teachable ED/XXXX 4000 3.00 and ED/XXXX 4001 3.00 in semester 3 and 4  will not be required to enrol in a third free-choice elective 3.00 and ED/TECH 4051 3.00.

Students must complete all of the following practicum courses/placements:

• ED/EDPR 2000 3.00 – Practicum
• ED/EDPR 3000 3.00 – Practicum
• ED/EDPR 4000 3.00 – Practicum

Students must complete the following elective courses:

• One free-choice elective (3.00)
• One free-choice elective (3.00)
• One free-choice elective (3.00)

Jewish Teacher Education (Concentration)

This concentration, taken during the Bachelor of Education program, prepares BEd students to teach in Jewish Day Schools; it is offered in cooperation with the Julia and Henry Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Education. The Jewish Teacher Education concentration can be taken in either the Concurrent or Consecutive BEd program delivery models.

In order to complete this concentration, students must complete:

1. Elective courses (total 6.00 credits) including:
   • ED/HEB 2030 3.00 Teaching Modern Hebrew Language Arts and
   • ED/HEB 3030 3.00 Teaching Classical Hebrew Texts in Jewish Studies
2. Practicum placements in a Hebrew day school, which are coordinated and supervised for 25 days per year (50 days total) by the Faculty of Education.
   • Each practicum placement is related to ED/HEB 2030 3.00 or ED/HEB 3030 3.00 listed above
3. Completion of Advanced Certificate in Hebrew and Jewish Studies (total 36.00 credits) or equivalent. Certificate requirements include coursework related to:
   1. Hebrew Language Fluency
      • Students must complete AP/HEB 3000 6.00 (or approved equivalent) before commencing the BEd
      • Students must complete an additional level in a summer ulpan or Ivriyon (or approved equivalent) prior to commencing their second year of the BEd.
   2. Jewish Studies
      • Consult the list of required courses and information about the Advanced Certificate in Hebrew and Jewish Studies.
        • Required core courses for all students include:
          • AP/HEB 3210 3.00, AP/HEB 3220 3.00, AP/HEB 3230 3.00 (or equivalent)
      • This certificate is a part of a student’s undergraduate degree, and not the Bachelor of Education degree requirements.
        • It is a requirement for the concentration.
      • Students in the Consecutive BEd program model who have already completed an undergraduate degree or who have attended a gap year program at a transcript-granting yeshiva or seminary may have their transcripts assessed for equivalent completed coursework.

Additional opportunities:

• Students studying concurrently are encouraged to complete a stop-out year from the Faculty of Education in order to study at an Israeli university, earning credits towards their undergraduate degree and the Advanced Certificate in Hebrew and Jewish Studies.
  • Applicants may seek funding.
• Students who are completing the Jewish Teacher Education concentration are eligible to apply to take Teaching Voices of Israel (3.00 credits) in Israel, in years when offered. The coursework is in Hebrew.
  • Applicants may seek scholarships.
• Students may participate in intensive ulpan courses in Israel and the U.S. to increase Hebrew language proficiency.

Please note:

• The concentration is only open to students in the Bachelor of Education degree program.
• Students must complete all of the required activities during their BEd degree program -- not retroactively; the Advanced Certificate in Hebrew and Jewish Studies requirement (or equivalent) may be completed in advance.
• Please see an Example Schedule: Bachelor of Education Direct Entry Concurrent Program
• For more information, contact Professor L. Wiseman

Bachelor of Arts (Educational Studies)

See requirements on the Educational Studies program page in the Undergraduate Calendar.

Grade Requirements

a. Bachelor of Education (Concurrent)

In order to remain coregistered in the Faculty of Education or to graduate, students must maintain a competent standard of performance in both their academic Faculty and in the Faculty of Education. Students will be ineligible to continue or to graduate if they fall into any one of the categories listed below.

• Students who fail to maintain a C+ overall average or a 5.00 grade point average in the Faculty of co-registration will not be considered eligible to proceed in education.
• Students will be ineligible to continue in the BEd degree program if they receive less than a grade of C+ in any course taken for education credit.
• Students in the junior/intermediate or intermediate/senior division are expected to achieve a minimum grade of C+ in each course that is required to fulfill the requirements for a teaching subject. Failure to do so may result in a suspension or involuntary withdrawal from the program or other appropriate recommendation at the discretion of the Faculty Adviser and the Associate Dean (Undergraduate).
• Students are required to complete four practicum seminars (including one community-based placement and three school-based placements) during the two years of the program. These seminars, which consist of both seminars and placements in a school/community (Semesters 1 and 2) or in a school/classroom (Semesters 3 and 4) are evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Candidates who fail to achieve a pass in a practicum seminar are ineligible to continue in the program.
• Practicum placements are corequisite with appropriate courses.

b. Bachelor of Education (Consecutive)

In order to remain registered in the Consecutive program and to graduate, students must maintain a superior standard of performance in their course work. Teacher candidates will be ineligible to maintain their registration status or to graduate if they receive less than a grade of C+ in any half or full education course.

• Teacher Candidates are required to complete four practicum seminars during the two years of the program. These seminars, which consist of both seminars and placements in a school/community (Semesters 1 and 2) or in a school/classroom (Semesters 3 and 4) are evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Candidates who fail to achieve a pass in a practicum seminar are ineligible to continue in the program.
• Students are required to complete four practicum seminars (including one community-based placement and three school-based placements) during the two years of the program. These seminars, which consist of both seminars and placements in a school/community (Semesters 1 and 2) or in a school/classroom (Semesters 3 and 4) are evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Candidates who fail to achieve a pass in a practicum seminar are ineligible to continue in the program.
• Practicum placements are corequisite with appropriate courses.

c. Bachelor of Arts (Educational Studies)

The following policies apply to students in the Bachelor of Arts (Educational Studies):

Academic Penalties

Students whose academic record does not meet Faculty or program standards are subject to the academic penalties of academic warning, required withdrawal, debarment warning and debarment.

Academic Warning

Students whose, prior to completion of 53.00 passed credits, cumulative grade point average falls below 5.00 at the end of any session, or who enter the Faculty with a grade point average equivalent to less than 5.00 on the York scale, receive an academic warning.

Academic Warning Conditions

Students on academic warning must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.00 (C+) within the next 24 credits taken or be required to withdraw for a minimum of 12 months.

Failure to Meet Academic Warning Conditions

Students on academic warning who fail to meet the academic warning conditions must withdraw for a minimum of 12 months.

Required Withdrawal

Students whose academic record shows marked weakness may be required to withdraw from their studies for a minimum of twelve months, during which time they are encouraged to identify and remedy any problems that may have contributed to their failure to perform up to their potential, and to reflect on their reasons for pursuing a university education. The following regulations apply to required withdrawals:

• Grade point average below 5.00: Students whose cumulative grade point average on at least 53.00 York credits is below 5.00 maybe required to withdraw for a minimum of 12 months and satisfy the academic warning conditions as specified.

Petition to Continue Without Interruption

Students who have been required to withdraw may submit a petition requesting permission to continue their studies without interruption. Students whose petition is granted will be allowed to continue their studies on debarment warning.

Reactivation after Required Withdrawal

Students who have been required to withdraw may apply for reactivation after the requisite period of absence by submitting a request online at the Reactivation Web page (registrar.yorku.ca/enrol/reactivate). Students who return to their studies after such a required withdrawal (as well as those who have been allowed to continue their studies by virtue of a petition to the Committee on Petitions) receive a debarment warning.

Debarment Warning

Students who have been required to withdraw from the Faculty of Education or from another Faculty at York or elsewhere, receive a debarment warning upon continuing their studies in the Faculty.

Debarment Warning Conditions

Students on debarment warning must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 5.00 within the next 24 credits taken. Students who do not fulfill these conditions will be debarred from the University. Students on debarment warning are allowed to complete their subsequent 24 credits in one academic year without restriction.

Debarment

Students who fail to meet the debarment warning conditions outlined above will be debarred from the University. Debarment, the minimum period for which is normally two years, means that the student is no longer a student at York University.

Petition to Continue Without Interruption

Students who have been debarred may submit a petition requesting permission to continue their studies without interruption. Students granted such a petition are be allowed to continue their studies on debarment warning.

Reapplying After Debarment

Students who have been debarred and who wish to resume their studies must apply for re-admission through the Admissions Office (futurestudents.yorku.ca) and must provide persuasive evidence that they are ready and able to complete a degree program at the required academic level. Students who are re-admitted (as well as those who have been allowed to continue their studies by virtue of a petition) receive a debarment warning.

Deabarment Warning

Students who have been debarred and who subsequently resume their studies in the Faculty, whether by petitioning to continue without interruption or by applying for readmission, receive a academic debarment warning.  Students on debarment warning must meet the debarment warning conditions outlined above; otherwise, they will be debarred.

d. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Education Program

To remain registered in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Education Program, students must maintain a minimum grade of a C+ in each course. If a failing grade is received in any course or practicum placement, teacher candidates will be ineligible to continue and will be withdrawn from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Education Program. In addition, Ontario participants must maintain current, unrestricted membership in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) through the entire program.

Grading Scheme

Grade Scales

All undergraduate courses in the Faculty of Education are graded with the common nine-point grading scheme approved by Senate. For further information on the Faculty of Education evaluation policy, please see Grade Requirements above.

Practicum Seminars and Classes

Practicum placements/courses are evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

Cheating

Cheating is defined as the giving or receiving or utilizing, or attempt at giving or receiving or utilizing, unauthorized information or assistance during or before an examination; or the presentation of a single work to more than one course without the permission of the instructors involved.

In all cases of suspected breaches of academic honesty, the Course Director must consult with the candidate. Minor or major penalties may be applied should the instructor believe that grounds exist for official action. The candidate has the right to appeal any allegation of plagiarism or cheating.

If candidates are uncertain whether a course of action might constitute cheating or plagiarism, they should consult the instructor concerned in advance.

Withdrawals

Course Withdrawals

BA Educational Studies students may withdraw from courses without receiving a grade if they do so by the published withdrawal dates. Teacher Candidates who withdraw from an Education practicum seminar, or from any course in the Bachelor of Education (BEd) program, however, should note that they will be required to petition for reinstatement to the Faculty of Education (BEd) if they wish to resume the teaching certification. To withdraw from an Education course, Teacher Candidates must report their intent to the Faculty of Education's Student Services Office, in accordance with the published withdrawal dates. Those who withdraw from a course after these dates are normally deemed to have failed it and receive a grade of F.

Program Withdrawals

Students who withdraw from the Faculty of Education, and who are registered in the BEd Concurrent model or Bachelor of Arts (Educational Studies) program, may transfer their accumulated education credits to their academic Faculty subject to the rules and procedures of that Faculty. Any grades transferred in this manner are then subject to the regulations governing maintenance of standing in the other Faculty. Students must report their intention to withdraw both to the Faculty of Education's Student Services office and to their home Faculty.

Education Program and/or Subject Changes

Students are advised that a change in education program (movement among primary/junior, junior/intermediate and intermediate/senior programs) or in teaching subjects at the junior/intermediate and intermediate/senior levels may only be made with the approval of the Associate Dean. Considerations which may affect the approval of such a change include the year level completed in the education program, standing of the candidate and the adequacy of academic background for the proposed change, and matters having to do with enrolment limits and availability of the education courses which would be required for the candidate to complete the altered program. Program changes may result in delays in graduation.

Reappraisal

While all grades and evaluation decisions are carefully assessed, a student may request a reappraisal of a grade by making a formal request to the Associate Dean (Academic Programs) within 14 days of the release of final grade reports. The request must be in writing and should state clearly why the applicant believes that the grade should be re-evaluated. A reappraisal may result in a lower, higher or unchanged grade. Before submitting a formal request for re-evaluation, candidates must first discuss the assigned grade with the Course Director. If the student is unable to reach the Course Director before the deadline, a letter of intent to appeal the grade can be submitted to the Associate Dean’s office pending contact with the Course Director.

York University and the Faculty of Education offers students the opportunity to participate in international learning opportunities. These include:

1. Studying abroad on a Letter of Permission (LOP)
2. Participating in an International Exchange -- including a summer exchange to Germany each year
3. Participating in York International's Global Internships
4. Participating in the International Practicum Placement (Bachelor of Education teacher candidates only) 

Students in the Bachelor of Education (BEd), Bachelor of Education (BEd) - Technological Education and the Bachelor of Arts (Educational Studies) are eligible to participate.

All terms and conditions of each program must be met in order to participate. Students are responsible for completing all advising sessions and paperwork, completing and signing York travel waivers and confirming their insurance coverage prior to participating. Students are responsible for ensuring that they are completing the correct courses during an international exchange or while studying abroad on a letter of permission for their programs in advance of travel. Internships and the International Practicum Placement will not count towards practicum hours for the degree or for certification, but they will count towards the international specialization.

Both the Bachelor of Education (BEd) and the Bachelor of Arts (Educational Studies) include compulsory experiential learning experiences outside the university setting. Practicum placements are set by the Faculty of Education and are confirmed to have met each student's degree requirements. Placement locations are not negotiable and students are responsible for travelling to and from their placements on the correct days. Students are also responsible for completing the required paperwork (e.g., criminal record check, insurance verification) on time.

Bachelor of Education (BEd) Practicum

In the Bachelor of Education (BEd) program, students complete both a community-based practicum placement and three school-based practicum placements. School placements are supervised by an Ontario Certified Teacher. Students are required to complete all practicum days successfully in order to complete their degree programs. Further details on the practicum experience can be found online.

Students in the BEd program also have the option of participating in a summer International Practicum Placement. Participation will not count towards Ontario practicum hours for the degree or certification, but it will count towards the International Specialization. Students are required to confirm their travel insurance and complete all pre-departure orientation sessions before travelling and post-program debfiefing sessions upon return.

BEd (French) Practicum - Glendon only

Students completing their BEd at Glendon will generally complete their practicum placements is in Ontario French Immersion schools, and may also gain experience in English language settings.

Jewish Teacher Education

Practicum placements in a Hebrew day school, which are coordinated and supervised for 25 days per year (50 days total) by the Faculty of Education. Students will also complete both a community-based practicum placement and three school-based practium placemnts supervised by an Ontario Certified Teacher.

Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

As required by Ontario law, all individuals who are working in practicum placements that include vulnerable individuals (e.g., schools, community centres, seniors' facilities) must have a valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) prior to entering a placement. Those who do not have this current, valid documentation will not be able to attend the placement. Not attending the placement will result in not completing compulsory degree requirements.