Teachers wishing to upgrade their TQS category need only meet the requirements of the higher category as described in section 2.00 of the TQS Regulations. An Integrated Program is a popular option for qualifiying for a higher category.

Integrated Programs

TQS Regulation 4.05 states that an "Integrated Program" contains a minimum of 30 semester credits of senior level and/or graduate level courses which make up a program containing a common theme or purpose, or a degree or post baccalaureate diploma containing a common theme or purpose and a minimum of 30 semester credits, 24 of which must be senior level.  Senior level courses are usually courses numbered 300 and above undertaken at an accredited university or college.  Courses for an Integrated Program can be taken from academic and/or education faculties.  The theme requirement is met when at least 20 semester credits are in a cognitive area of study applicable to teaching in the BC public school system.  Cognitive themes are not met by simply taking all courses within the same faculty.  At least 20 of the total of 30 credits must be eligible for inclusion in a degree or diploma as part of a major area of study.  Courses included in an integrated program must be completed within a ten year time period.  (See TQS policy 4.1.)

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