Bachelor of Education (Elementary Option)
Full-Time Post Baccalaureate Program
Program Description
This Teacher Education Program spans 3 full-time semesters. The program is designed for people who want to become teachers at the K-7 levels. This is a 1½-year (compressed 2 year program in 3 semesters) post-degree, 60 credit professional under-graduate degree that can only be earned as a second degree.
This Vancouver Island University Teacher Education Degree program provides course work & field experiences designed to prepare graduates to be well-qualified beginning teachers at the elementary level. Upon successful completion of the requirements for the Bachelor of Education degrees, candidates are recommended to the British Columbia College of Teachers for certification. Certification by the British Columbia College of Teachers is required for employment in the B.C. public school system.
Application Deadline
Applications are accepted from November 15 of the preceding year. Deadline for applications is February 19.
Program Admission
Students wishing to apply must meet Vancouver Island University's general admission requirements and the program pre-requisities:
- Degree from a recognized university or university-college acceptable in content to the Vancouver Island University Faculty of Education, Admissions, Adjudication and Appeals Committee, and to the B.C. College of Teachers;
- Minimum grade point average of 4.0 (“C+”) on the most recent 60 credits as of the end of the Fall term;
- Six credits, or equivalent undergraduate Composition and Literature courses;
- Three credits of approved sciences;
- Three credits of approved mathematics;
- Three credits of approved Canadian studies.
See our university calendar page and our Faculty of Education Admissions page for more details on how you can enroll in this fulfilling program. Should you need further assistance or require more information, please contact our advising department. Our advisors can help you with the applications process.
Program Outline: Post Baccalaureate (full-time)
TERM 1 (Fall semester) |
Credits |
|---|---|
EDPB 501 (Introduction to Visual and Performing Arts in Education) |
3 |
EDPB 503 (Child and Youth Development: Educational Implications) |
3 |
EDPB 505 (Methods: Language Arts/English Parts I & II) |
3 |
EDPB 507 (Science Methods) |
3 |
EDPB 508 (Social Studies Methods) |
3 |
EDPB 511 (Principles of Teaching and Learning) |
5 |
EDFE 515 (Seminar and Field Experience: Post Baccalaureate Initial Practicum) |
2 |
Total Credits |
22 |
TERM 2 (Spring semester) |
Credits |
|---|---|
EDPB 506 (Mathematics Methods) |
4 |
EDPB 509 (Physical Education Methods) |
3 |
EDTE 522 (Introduction to the Performing Arts in Education) |
3 |
EDTE 523 (Methods: Language Acquisition Part I) |
3 |
EDTE 527 (Instructional Design: Integrated Theme Planning) |
1 |
EDTE 611 (Instructional Design: Application of Educational Technology) |
4 |
EDTE 613 (Instructional Design: Evaluating and Reporting) |
2 |
EDFE 520 (Seminar & Field Experience) |
3 |
Total Credits |
23 |
| TERM 3 (Fall semester) | Credits |
|---|---|
EDTE 519 (Introduction to Education in BC) |
3 |
EDTE 610 (Personal/Professional Development: Portfolio) |
1 |
EDTE 612 (Methods: Language Acquisition Part II) |
2 |
EDTE 614 (Instructional Design: Planning for Inclusive Education) |
2 |
EDTE 615 (Human Development: Special Educational Needs) |
4 |
EDFE 610 (Seminar and Field Experience: Final Practicum) |
3 |
Total Credits |
15 |