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The Artist in Community Education (ACE) program caters to working artists across visual arts, music, drama, and creative writing disciplines. This program leads to Ontario College of Teachers certification. It's available to both final-year Concurrent Education students and Consecutive Education teacher candidates. Spanning four consecutive terms from May through August the following year, the program serves both Primary-Junior and Intermediate-Senior candidates. Queen's graduates enter the workforce sooner, with Intermediate-Senior candidates required to choose one teaching specialization from four options: Dramatic Arts, Music, English, or Visual Arts. Participants undertake 20 weeks of placements, including an alternative practicum that can be completed globally in any arts-related setting outside traditional schools. Travel grants assist with international educational experiences, including alternative practicums. The program emphasizes collaborative learning and examines how artists and arts education positively impact schools, communities, and society at large.