7.1 General Degree Programs

The Faculty of Education offers ten general degrees and one diploma program.

1. The Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Secondary) is a 51 credit hour second degree program designed to prepare teachers of grades 7-12. The program is offered in a three semester (12 month), full-time format, and commences in the Fall semester of each year.

2. The Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Secondary) Conjoint with the Diploma in Technology Education is a 69 credit hour second degree program designed to prepare both Intermediate/Secondary and Technology Education teachers. The program is offered in a four semester (16 month), full-time format and commences in the Spring of each year. A student in the program will complete courses that address the development of basic skills and competencies in a variety of technological areas and how to apply them through design and problem solving processes in a school classroom/laboratory setting.

3. The Bachelor of Education (Post-Secondary) as a First Degree is the equivalent of a 120 credit hour degree program designed to prepare students for a variety of instructional and leadership roles in formal and informal post-secondary education, including careers in academic, adult, community, technical and trades, and professional education. The program is available through part-time or full-time study. Students undertaking the program full-time are advised that a course load of 15 credit hours may not be available each semester.

4. The Bachelor of Education (Post-Secondary) as a Second Degree is a 36 credit hour second degree program designed to prepare students for a variety of instructional and leadership roles in informal and formal post-secondary education, including careers in academic, adult, community, technical and trades, and professional education. Students in this program come from diverse backgrounds including administrative, academic, adult education, business, health, literacy, policy, student services, and technical and trades professions. The program is available through part-time or full-time study. Students undertaking the program full-time are advised that a course load of 15 credit hours may not be available each semester.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.