Bachelor of Education (Primary/Elementary)
| PROGRAM INFORMATION | |
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| Faculty: Education | Campus: St. John's |
| Length: Five years (Two years of prerequisite courses + three years in the B.Ed. program) |
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| Practical experience: School visit days and one-semester internship | |
| Prospective students: Fill out our student inquiry form to receive updates from Memorial. | |
| Faculty website | University Calendar |
The bachelor of education (primary/elementary) as a first degree is a 150 credit hour program designed to prepare teachers of kindergarten through grade six. This full-time, professional program, which extends over six semesters (three years), includes school visit days and a one-semester internship placement.
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Important to know: Direct admission from high school into the Faculty of Education is not available.
You will need to apply to Memorial to complete the required prerequisite courses before applying for a degree offered by the Faculty of Education.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. You are encouraged to apply by:
| Intake | Application deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall (September) semester | March 1 |
| Winter (January) semester | Oct. 1 |
| Spring (May) semester | Feb. 1 |
Admission from high school into Memorial University is subject to meeting the general admission requirements, including appropriate courses in mathematics and a laboratory science.
To easily access the eight prerequisite courses required for admission to the Bachelor of Education (Primary/Elementary) program, it is recommended that you select bachelor of science as your program choice on the undergraduate application for admission.
Have a look at a sample schedule of courses you may need to complete if you plan on applying to the bachelor of education (primary/elementary) as a first degree.
This is a sample only. Meet with an academic advisor to create a plan that aligns with your specific needs and goals.
| FALL SEMESTER | WINTER SEMESTER |
|---|---|
| Mathematics 1050 | Mathematics 1051 |
| science course | laboratory science course |
| focus area course1 | focus area course1 |
| psychology course | psychology course |
| English 1090 | English 1191, 1192, 1193 or 1110 |
- Students must select one focus area from subjects listed in the University Calendar.
Further assistance
For assistance with course selection, contact the Academic Advising Centre.
For additional program information, visit the Faculty of Education or email Faculty of Education - Admissions.
| Intake | Application deadline | Document deadline |
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Fall (September) semester |
Jan. 15 | Feb. 1 |
Direct entry to the Faculty of Education from high school is not available. To apply for admission into the faculty, indicate your desired degree option in the appropriate place on the undergraduate application for admission.
To be considered for admission to the bachelor of education (primary/elementary) as a first degree program, you must have successfully completed 60 credit hours (20 courses) with either a cumulative average of at least 65% or an average of at least 65% on the last attempted 30 credit hours (10 courses).
The 60 credit hours (20 courses) for admission must include:
- 12 credit hours in English, including at least six credit hours at the 2000-level or above (English as a Second Language courses cannot be used to satisfy this requirement)
- six credit hours in mathematics or three credit hours in calculus
- six credit hours in psychology
- six credit hours from two separate science areas, three credit hours must have a laboratory component. Chemistry 1900 may be used to satisfy three credit hours of the laboratory requirement.
The science areas are: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, earth sciences, environmental science, ocean sciences, physics - six credit hours in any combination from anthropology, archaeology, economics, folklore, gender studies, geography, history, Indigenous studies, linguistics, philosophy, political science, religious studies, or sociology
- a minimum of 18 credit hours in any one focus area
No more than six credit hours at the 1000 level can be used to fulfill this requirement - additional credit hours from subject areas other than education
The bachelor of education (primary/elementary) as a second degree offers a French as a second language option.
Consideration will be given to the courses for which you are registered at the time of application. If you will have completed all requirements for admission by the end of the spring semester of the year that admission is being sought, your application will only be considered as time and resources permit.
In assessing applications for the program, consideration will be given to your overall academic performance, personal statement and references.
Additional documents required for admission
Your application to the bachelor of education (primary/elementary) will require you to submit the following:
- personal statement (included as part of the online application)
- academic and non-academic references
- official transcript(s)
The Faculty of Education provides full details on supporting documents required for admission.
ED 3273 - Science in the Primary/Elementary Grades
ED 3951 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in the Primary/Elementary School I
ED 4425 - Introduction to Educational Administration
Our graduates teach in schools worldwide where they enjoy considerable success in their chosen profession. The skills developed during this program will open up many other career paths. Our graduates also occupy leadership positions in other educational (non-school), business and industry settings.