Bachelor of Education Program

About this programme

The Faculty of Education offers the Bachelor of Education program (B.Ed.). The program comprises four consecutive semesters, each involving 14 weeks of course work, field work, and practicum. Orientation takes place just prior to the Labour Day weekend. Classes begin immediately after Labour Day and conclude at the end of December the following year. The basic program requirement for Teacher Candidates is 6.75 – 8.0 credits of course work (depending on Program Stream) and 2.00 credits of Field Experiences including Practicum. One credit of course work is normally equivalent to 72 hours of class time plus additional out-of-class-work. Core Courses, 2.25 credits: All students are required to complete the following Foundations courses: 0.50 credits: Social Foundations 5007 0.75 credits: Psychological Foundations 5009 0.25 credits: Research & Assessment to Improve Student Learning 5013Q 0.50 credits: Mental Health Literacy and Safe Schools 5020 0.25 credits: Indigenous Education: Decolonizing Pedagogy for Teachers 5423Q/S Field Experiences, 2.00 credits: All students are required to complete the following Field Experiences: 1.50 credits: Practicum (3 x 0.50) 0.50 credits: Alternative Field Experience (non-credit) Transition to Professional Practice 5008Q Curriculum Courses for the Primary/Junior Program, 4.00 credits: In addition to the Core Courses and Field Experience, students will complete: 0.75 credits: Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Language Arts 5174 0.50 credits: Adaptive Instruction in Reading and Writing 5438 0.25 credits: Supporting English Language Learners