The Bachelor of Education (Primary/Elementary) as a First Degree is a full-time, 150 credit hour degree program designed to prepare teachers for kindergarten through grade six. With the appropriate academic planning, a student can commence this Education program in the Fall semester of the third year of studies.
The Bachelor of Education (Primary/Elementary) as a Second Degree is a 72 credit hour program and is intended for students who have completed an appropriate Bachelor’s degree. The program is offered in a two-year (September-June), full-time format, and commences in the Fall semester of each year. A 75 credit hour French as a Second Language Option is available and commences in August each year. The Grenfell Campus offering of this program is currently under review and may not be available for intake at this time. For further information contact the Office of Academic Programs.
The Bachelor of Education (Primary/Elementary) as a Second Degree Conjoint with Certificate in STEM Education is an 85 credit hour integrated second degree program intended for students who have completed an appropriate Bachelor’s degree. The program is designed for the preparation of K-6 classroom teachers with a focus on STEM education (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). The program is offered in a two-year (September - May) full-time format, and commences in the Fall semester of each year. This program will run for three cohorts of students beginning 2018. For information about admission beyond Fall 2020, prospective applicants should contact the Office of Academic Programs.
The Bachelor of Music Conjoint with Bachelor of Music Education is a 159 credit hour, five-year conjoint degree program offered in partnership with the School of Music. This program is designed for the preparation of K-12 music teachers, and other professionals in positions related to music education.
The Bachelor of Music Education as a Second Degree is a 45 credit hour degree program for students who have already been awarded a Bachelor of Music. This program is the same as the music education component of the conjoint program. The program is designed to prepare music teachers in all facets of school music education: foundations of music education; primary/elementary, intermediate/secondary classroom music; and choral and instrumental music education. The program consists of 30 credit hours of course work in music education and general foundational education and a 15 credit hour teaching internship.
The Bachelor of Special Education is a 36 credit hour second degree program designed for the preparation of Special Education teachers and is available through part-time or full-time study. This program is currently under review. For more information contact the Office of Academic Programs.
General Diploma Program
The Diploma in Adult Learning and Post-Secondary Education explores practices, principles, and theories in the field of adult learning. This diploma program is designed to prepare graduates for instructional and professional roles in adult education settings such as community agencies, not-for-profit organizations, and community development programs.
In addition to meeting University Regulations (Undergraduate), an applicant must meet the Admission/Readmission Regulations for the Faculty of Education below and the Admission/Readmission Regulations for the program of admission/readmission.