Bachelor of Education
Cape Breton University offers the Bachelor of Education (Elementary and Intermediate/Secondary Education). Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be eligible to apply for teaching certification in Nova Scotia. This 60-credit degree is 12-months in duration (including the teaching internship). Classes commence each spring.
** The 16 month program previously offered (Program discontinued, as of 2023), has been adapted into a 12 month format. Please contact the School of Education and Health for further information.
Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Education Degree and Course Requirements for Program Acceptance (2023)
Admission requirements for this program include:
- Completion of an undergraduate degree (minimum of a 90-credit degree) from a recognized university and submission of transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
- Minimum 70% average within the last 60 credits and minimum 65% overall*
- Submission of an essay (maximum 500 words) indicating applicant’s philosophy of teaching, vision of education, and reasons for wishing to enter this profession
- Submission of a resume detailing previous work and volunteer experience. Experience working with school aged children/youth is an asset (coaching, tutoring, etc.).
- An academic and non-academic reference form to be sent directly from the referee to bed@cbu.ca. Select a non-academic reference that can speak strongly to leadership, communication and decision-making skills. References from friends or family are not suitable.
- Applications will be screened during the admissions process and selected applicants will move forward to an interview
*Please note: The Bachelor of Education admission committee appreciates that because of extenuating circumstances, some applicants may not meet the academic average requirement. Additionally, we recognize that not all applicants will have access to the same opportunities to work/volunteer with school aged individuals. We invite applicants to include additional information on any such circumstances with their application for the admission committee’s consideration.
Candidates must also possess the following academic prerequisites, as determined by the Office of Nova Scotia Teacher Certification:
Elementary Education Stream (Grades P-6)
- Social Studies: six credits in university social studies from among History (with a preference for local and Canadian History), Geography, Political Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Economics, Law, Classics, African Canadian Studies, Mi’kmaq Studies, Acadian Studies and/or Philosophy
- Science: Six credits in university science coursework from any one or combination of the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology/Earth Sciences, Oceanography, and Environmental Studies
- Six credits in university Mathematics coursework with a preference for a course in fundamental concepts
- English: Six credits in university English coursework
- Three credits of Critical Study Coursework: a list of accepted courses can be found on the B.Ed. section of the CBU website.
- Three credits of Developmental Psychology: PSYC 2601 or equivalent three credits in university Developmental Psychology coursework.
Secondary Education (Grades 7-12):
First Teachable Area: A concentration of at least thirty credit hours of university coursework in a single discipline selected from below.
Second Teachable Area: A concentration of at least eighteen credit hours of university coursework in a second single discipline university coursework in a single discipline selected from below.
Intermediate/Secondary Teachables: Mi’kmaw Language, English, Math, French, Fine Arts, Technology, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology/Earth Sciences, Oceanography or Environmental Studies) and Social Studies (History, Geography, Political Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Economics, African Canadian Studies, or Mi’kmaq Studies), Business (Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Organizational Behaviour, Secretarial Arts), and Family Studies (Combination of courses from two of the following three areas: Foods and Nutrition, Family Dynamics and Textiles/Housing), Anthropology can be used as a second teachable area only.
Admission Criteria
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Grade average in most recent 60 credits
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40 pts |
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References
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10 pts |
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Essay
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20 pts |
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Resume
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10 pts |
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Interview
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20 pts |
Program Requirements – 16-Month Format (Program discontinued, as of 2023)
The pass mark in all Bachelor of Education courses is 60. Bachelor of Education students may only proceed to terms two, three, and four of the programs by successfully completing all credits of the coursework from the preceding term. This includes the teaching practicum.
The Nova Scotia Department of Education has adopted guidelines for the conduct of pre-service teachers enrolled in Bachelor of Education program. Professional responsibilities of teacher candidates are outlined in the CBU Bachelor of Education Practicum Handbook and in the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union Code of Ethics. Pre-service teachers are expected to adopt the core values of professionalism and the principles that define teachers’ moral and ethical obligations both individual and collectively. Such values and principles are expressed in the pre-service teacher’s attitude, behaviour and practice.
ELEMENTARY STREAM:
Spring/Summer Year 1 – 18 Credits (All Core)
EDUC4161 Inclusive Education I (3 credits)
EDUC4107 Assessment of and For Learning (3 credits)
EDUC4164 Curriculum and Instruction of Elementary English Language Arts I (3 credits)
EDUC4123 Foundations of School Health Education and Wellness (3 credits)
EDUC4124 Curriculum and Instruction of Early Numeracy and Pedagogy (P-3) (3 credits)
EDUC4118 Principles and Practice of Elementary Education (3 credits)
Fall Year 1 – 15 Credits (All Core)
EDUC4163 Inclusive Education II (3 credits)
EDUC4125 Curriculum and Instruction of Upper Elementary Numeracy and Pedagogy (4-6) (3 credits)
EDUC4165 Curriculum and Instruction of Elementary English Language Arts II (3 credits)
EDUC4113 Curriculum and Instruction of Elementary Science (3 credits)
EDUC4119 Teaching and Learning in the Complex Classroom (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Pre-Practicum Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
Winter Year 1 – 12 Credits (All Core)
EDUC4891 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)
EDUC4893 Practicum Seminar II (1 credit)
EDUC4894 Practicum Seminar III (1 credit)
EDUC4895 Elementary Practicum I (3 credits)
EDUC4896 Elementary Practicum II (3 credits)
EDUC4897 Elementary Practicum III (3 credits)
Spring/Summer Year 2 – 15 Credits
Core:
EDUC4109 Perspectives on Schooling (3 credits)
EDUC4115 Teaching an Integrated Social Studies Curriculum (3 credits)
EDUC4167 Assessment & Curriculum for an Integrated Curriculum (3 credits)
Plus 6 credits in Education Electives from:
L’NU EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
Students completing the BEd with the L’nu Education Concentration will complete all requirements as outlined above. Additionally, students will complete 6 of their credits of elective courses within the ‘L’nu Focus Electives’. The requirements for the Secondary and Elementary streams are outlined below:
EDUC4133 Teaching English as an Additional Language (3 credits)
EDUC4136 Teaching and Learning the L’nu Way (3 credits)
EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY CONCENTRATION
Students completing the BEd with the Education for Sustainability Concentration will complete all requirements as outlined above. Additionally, students will complete 6 of their credits of elective courses within the ‘in the ‘Sustainability Focus Electives’. The requirements for the Secondary and Elementary streams are outlined below:
EDUC4114 Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future (3 credits)
EDUC4104 Sustainable Well-Being and Deep Learning (3 credits)
*Additional electives may be offered depending on faculty availability
SECONDARY STREAM:
Spring/Summer Year 1 – 18 Credits
Core:
EDUC4161 Inclusive Education I (3 credits)
EDUC4107 Assessment of and For Learning (3 credits)
EDUC4128 Principles and Practice of Secondary Education (3 credits)
Plus 3 credits in Education Electives from:
EDUC4216 Adult Education (3 credits)
EDUC4213 Teaching Mathematics in Middle School (3 credits)
EDUC4215 Learning Through Drama (3 credits)
Plus Choice of Two Methodology Courses Based on Teachables (6 credits total)
EDUC4138 Technology Education I (3 credits)
EDUC4141 Science at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4144 Social Studies at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4146 French Second Language at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4148 Fine Arts at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4151 English Language Arts at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4154 Mathematics at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4156 Mi’kmaw Language at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
Fall Year 1 – 15 Credits
Core:
EDUC4163 Inclusive Education II (3 credits)
EDUC4119 Teaching and Learning in the Complex Classroom (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Pre-Practicum Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
Plus 3 credits in Education Electives from either:
EDUC4123 Foundations of School Health Education and Wellness (3 credits)
EDUC4108 Leveraging Technology for Learning (3 credits)
Plus Choice of Two Methodology Courses Based on Teachables (6 credits total)
EDUC4139 Technology Education II (3 credits)
EDUC4143 Science at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4145 Social Studies at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4147 French Second Language at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4149 Fine Arts at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4153 English Language Arts at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4155 Mathematics at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4157 Mi’kmaw Language at the Secondary Level II II (3 credits)
Winter Year 1 – 12 Credits (All Core)
EDUC4891 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)
EDUC4893 Practicum Seminar II (1 credit)
EDUC4894 Practicum Seminar III (1 credit)
EDUC4991 Secondary Practicum I (3 credits)
EDUC4993 Secondary Practicum II (3 credits)
EDUC4994 Secondary Practicum III (3 credits)
Spring/Summer Year 2 – 15 Credits
Core:
EDUC4109 Perspectives on Schooling (3 credits)
EDUC4121 Literacy Across the Curriculum (3 credits)
EDUC4217 The Adolescent Learner (3 credits)
Plus 6 credits in Education Electives from:
L’NU EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
Students completing the BEd with the L’nu Education Concentration will complete all requirements as outlined above. Additionally, students will complete 6 of their credits of elective courses within the ‘L’nu Focus Electives’. The requirements for the Secondary and Elementary streams are outlined below:
EDUC4133 Teaching English as an Additional Language (3 credits)
EDUC4136 Teaching and Learning the L’nu Way (3 credits)
EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY CONCENTRATION
Students completing the BEd with the Education for Sustainability Concentration will complete all requirements as outlined above. Additionally, students will complete 6 of their credits of elective courses within the ‘in the ‘Sustainability Focus Electives’. The requirements for the Secondary and Elementary streams are outlined below:
EDUC4114 Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future (3 credits)
EDUC4104 Sustainable Well-Being and Deep Learning (3 credits)
*Additional electives may be offered depending on faculty availability
Program Requirements – 12-Month Format
Bachelor of Education
(updated December 12, 2023)
Program Requirements
The pass mark in all Bachelor of Education courses is 60. Bachelor of Education students may only proceed to the next term of the program by successfully completing all credits of the coursework from the preceding term. This includes the teaching practicum.
The Nova Scotia Department of Education has adopted guidelines for the conduct of pre-service teachers enrolled in Bachelor of Education program. Professional responsibilities of teacher candidates are outlined in the CBU Bachelor of Education Practicum Handbook and in the Nova Scotia Teachers Union Code of Ethics. Pre-service teachers are expected to adopt the core values of professionalism and the principles that define teachers’ moral and ethical obligations both individual and collectively. Such values and principles are expressed in the pre-service teacher’s attitude, behaviour and practice.
ELEMENTARY STREAM:
*courses that continue across terms
Spring–9 Credits (All Core) and 48 hours of practicum
EDUC4161 Inclusive Education I (3 credits)
EDUC4109 Perspectives on Schooling (3 credits)
EDUC4118 Principles and Practice of Elementary Education (3 credits)
EDUC4891 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)
EDUC4895 Elementary Practicum I (3 credits)
Summer –9 Credits (All Core) and 48 hours of practicum
EDUC4163 Inclusive Education II (3 credits)
EDUC4119 Teaching and Learning in the Complex Classroom (3 credits)
EDUC4167 Integration of Curriculum at the Elementary Level (3 credits)
EDUC4891 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)
EDUC4895 Elementary Practicum I (3 credits)
Fall A – 9 Credits (All Core) and 80 hours of practicum
EDUC4124 Curriculum and Instruction of Early Elementary Mathematics (3 credits)
EDUC4107 Assessment of and For Learning (3 credits)
EDUC4164 Curriculum and Instruction of Elementary English Language Arts I (3 credits)
EDUC4891 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)
EDUC4895 Elementary Practicum I (3 credits)
Fall B – 6 Credits (All Core) and 48 hours of practicum
EDUC4125 Curriculum and Instruction of Upper Elementary Mathematics (3 credits)
EDUC4165 Curriculum and Instruction of Elementary English Language Arts II (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
EDUC4891 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)
EDUC4895 Elementary Practicum I (3 credits)
Fall C – Practicum Block (Core) 200 hours
EDUC4893 Practicum Seminar II (1 credit)
EDUC4896 Elementary Practicum II (3 credits)
Winter A – 6 Credits Core and 48 hours of practicum
Core:
EDUC4115 Teaching an Integrated Social Studies Curriculum (3 credits)
EDUC4113 Curriculum and Instruction of Elementary Science (3 credits)
EDUC4893 Practicum Seminar II (1 credit)
EDUC4896 Elementary Practicum II (3 credits
Plus 3 credits in Education Electives from either:
EDUC4171 Teaching Elementary Visual Art (3 credits)
EDUC4108 Leveraging Technology for Learning (3 credits)
Winter B – Practicum Block (Core) 200 hours
EDUC4894 Practicum Seminar III (1 credit)
EDUC4897 Elementary Practicum III (3 credits)
Spring – 6 Credits and 48 hours of practicum
6 credits in Education Electives from:
EDUC4123 Foundations of School Health Education and Wellness (3 credits)
EDUC4213 Teaching Mathematics in Middle School (3 credits)
L’NU EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
Students completing the BEd with the L’nu Education Concentration will complete all requirements as outlined above. Additionally, students will complete 6 of their credits of elective courses within the ‘L’nu Focus Electives’. The requirements for the Secondary and Elementary streams are outlined below:
EDUC4133 Teaching English Language Learners (3 credits)
EDUC4136 Teaching and Learning the L’nu Way (3 credits)
EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY CONCENTRATION
Students completing the BEd with the Education for Sustainability Concentration will complete all requirements as outlined above. Additionally, students will complete 6 of their credits of elective courses within the ‘in the ‘Sustainability Focus Electives’. The requirements for the Secondary and Elementary streams are outlined below:
EDUC4114 Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future (3 credits)
EDUC4104 Sustainable Well-Being and Deep Learning (3 credits)
*Additional electives may be offered depending on faculty availability
Plus:
EDUC4894 Practicum Seminar III (1 credit)
EDUC4897 Elementary Practicum III (3 credits)
SECONDARY STREAM:
*courses that continue across terms
Spring–9 Credits (All Core) and 48 hours of practicum
EDUC4161 Inclusive Education I (3 credits)
EDUC4109 Perspectives on Schooling (3 credits)
EDUC4128 Principles and Practice of Secondary Education (3 credits)
EDUC4891 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)
EDUC4991 Secondary Practicum I (3 credits)
Summer–9 Credits (All Core) and 48 hours of practicum
EDUC4163 Inclusive Education II (3 credits)
EDUC4119 Teaching and Learning in the Complex Classroom (3 credits)
EDUC4107 Assessment of and For Learning (3 credits)
EDUC4891 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)
EDUC4991 Secondary Practicum I (3 credits)
Fall A – 9 Credits and 80 hours of practicum
Choice of Two Methodology Courses Based on Teachables (6 credits total)
EDUC4138 Technology Education I (3 credits)
EDUC4141 Science at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4144 Social Studies at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4146 French Second Language at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4148 Fine Arts at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4151 English Language Arts at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4154 Mathematics at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4156 Mi’kmaw Language at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4168 Family Studies at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
Plus 3 credits in Education Electives from either:
EDUC4215 Learning Through Drama (3 credits)
EDUC4216 Adult Education (3 credits)
Plus:
EDUC4891 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)
EDUC4991 Secondary Practicum I (3 credits)
Fall B – 6 Credits and 48 hours of practicum
Core:
EDUC4121 Literacy Across the Curriculum (3 credits)
EDUC4217 The Adolescent Learner (3 credits)
EDUC4891 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)
EDUC4991 Secondary Practicum I (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
Fall C – Practicum Block (Core) 200 hours
EDUC4893 Practicum Seminar II (1 credit)
EDUC4993 Secondary Practicum II (3 credits)
Winter A – 9 Credits and 48 hours of practicum
Choice of Two Methodology Courses Based on Teachables (6 credits total)
EDUC4139 Technology Education II (3 credits)
EDUC4143 Science at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4145 Social Studies at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4147 French Second Language at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4149 Fine Arts at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4153 English Language Arts at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4155 Mathematics at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4157 Mi’kmaw Language at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4174 Family Studies at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
Plus 3 credits in Education Electives from either:
EDUC4108 Leveraging Technology for Learning (3 credits)
EDUC4216 Adult Education (3 credits)
Plus:
EDUC4893 Practicum Seminar II (1 credit)
EDUC4993 Secondary Practicum II (3 credits)
Winter B – Practicum Block (Core) 200 hours
EDUC4894 Practicum Seminar III (1 credit)
EDUC4994 Secondary Practicum III (3 credits)
Spring – 6 Credits and 48 hours of practicum
6 credits in Education Electives from:
EDUC4123 Foundations of School Health Education and Wellness (3 credits)
EDUC4213 Teaching Mathematics in Middle School (3 credits)
L’NU EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
Students completing the BEd with the L’nu Education Concentration will complete all requirements as outlined above. Additionally, students will complete 6 of their credits of elective courses within the ‘L’nu Focus Electives’. The requirements for the Secondary and Elementary streams are outlined below:
EDUC4133 Teaching English Language Learners (3 credits)
EDUC4136 Teaching and Learning the L’nu Way (3 credits)
EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY CONCENTRATION
Students completing the BEd with the Education for Sustainability Concentration will complete all requirements as outlined above. Additionally, students will complete 6 of their credits of elective courses within the ‘in the ‘Sustainability Focus Electives’. The requirements for the Secondary and Elementary streams are outlined below:
EDUC4114 Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future (3 credits)
EDUC4104 Sustainable Well-Being and Deep Learning (3 credits)
*Additional electives may be offered depending on faculty availability
Plus:
EDUC4894 Practicum Seminar III (1 credit)
EDUC4897 Elementary Practicum III (3 credits)
Program Requirements – 8-Month Format, Online (Inactive pending Maritime Province Higher Education Commission approval)
**See below for January 2025 8-Month Bachelor of Education
Program date: January 2025 – August 2025
Admission Requirements
For Elementary Education, you MUST have each of the following:
- Completion of an undergraduate degree (minimum of 90-credits)
- Minimum 70% average within the last 60 credits and minimum 65% overall
- 6 credits in English courses
- 6 credits in Math (or Math equivalent) coursework
- 6 credits in Science related coursework
- 6 credits in Social Studies related coursework
- 3 credits in developmental psychology
- 3 credits in Critical Study Coursework
For Secondary Education, you MUST have each of the following:
- Completion of an undergraduate degree (minimum of 90-credits)
- Minimum 70% average within the last 60 credits and minimum 65% overall
- Concentrations in teachable content areas
- First teachable subject: at least 30 credit hours in a single discipline
- Second teachable subject: at least 18 credit hours in a single discipline
*Applicants must also have 2 years experience working in a school system.
Delivery Type: Online and asynchronous
Program Overview
If your dream is having the opportunity to positively impact young lives and influence growing minds through education, the Bachelor of Education program at CBU will help you fulfil your true calling. In only 8-months, beginning each January, the 60-credit Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program equips aspiring teachers with the critical skills, knowledge and experiences they need to become professional educators.
Applicants may apply to either the Elementary Education or Secondary Education stream, with each stream providing opportunities to apply relevant curriculum, instructional theory and methods for a career in education. In addition to its focus on Education for Sustainability and Indigenous education, the program includes other unique opportunities, such as a service-learning project and a professionalism workshop series.
During the program, students receive hands-on teaching experiences through 720 hours of practicum. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for a Nova Scotia teaching license, along with licensing and employment for any other province, territory or international opportunity they choose to pursue.
This is an accelerated program and because of this will be restricting admissions to those with a minimum of two years working in school systems in addition to meeting the usual admission requirements.
Major Requirements
Optional Concentrations Available: L’nu/Indigenous Education and Education for Sustainability
Program Requirement/Regulations: See document.
Electives
Students who are enrolled in this program can take between 9 (Elementary) and 12 (Secondary) credits of electives.
Certificate Regulations: See Teacher Certification.
Additional Information related to the Program Delivery
Only those with a minimum of 2 years working in school systems are eligible to enrol in the 8-month online B.Ed. program.
Program Requirements
The pass mark in all Bachelor of Education courses is 60. Bachelor of Education students may only proceed to the next term of the program by successfully completing all credits of the coursework from the preceding term. This includes the teaching practicum.
The Nova Scotia Department of Education has adopted guidelines for the conduct of pre-service teachers enrolled in Bachelor of Education program. Professional responsibilities of teacher candidates are outlined in the CBU Bachelor of Education Practicum Handbook and in the Nova Scotia Teachers Union Code of Ethics. Pre-service teachers are expected to adopt the core values of professionalism and the principles that define teachers’ moral and ethical obligations both individual and collectively. Such values and principles are expressed in the pre-service teacher’s attitude, behaviour and practice.
ELEMENTARY STREAM:
*courses that continue across terms
Terms 1 – Courses and 184 hours of practicum (January 6 – February 14)
EDUC4161 Inclusive Education I (3 credits)
EDUC4109 Perspectives on Schooling (3 credits)
EDUC4118 Principles and Practice of Elementary Education (3 credits)
EDUC4891 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)
EDUC4895 Elementary Practicum I (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
Term 2 – Courses and 144 hours of practicum (February 17 – March 28)
EDUC4124 Curriculum and Instruction of Early Elementary Mathematics (3 credits)
EDUC4107 Assessment of and For Learning (3 credits)
EDUC4164 Curriculum and Instruction of Elementary English Language Arts I (3 credits)
EDUC4891 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)
EDUC4893 Practicum Seminar II (3 credits)
EDUC4895 Elementary Practicum I (3 credits)
EDUC4896 Elementary Practicum II (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
Term 3 – Courses and 168 hours of practicum (March 31 – May 9)
EDUC4163 Inclusive Education II (3 credits)
EDUC4125 Curriculum and Instruction of Upper Elementary Mathematics (3 credits)
EDUC4165 Curriculum and Instruction of Elementary English Language Arts II (3 credits)
EDUC4119 Teaching and Learning in the Complex Classroom (3 credits)
EDUC4893 Practicum Seminar II (1 credit)
EDUC4896 Elementary Practicum II (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
Term 4 – Courses and 244 hours of practicum (May 12 – June 20)
EDUC4894 Practicum Seminar III (1 credit)
EDUC4897 Elementary Practicum III (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
EDUC Elective (3 credits)
EDUC Elective (3 credits)
Term 5 – Courses (June 30-August 22)
Core:
EDUC4115 Teaching an Integrated Social Studies Curriculum (3 credits)
EDUC4167 Integration of Curriculum at the Elementary Level (3 credits)
EDUC4113 Curriculum and Instruction of Elementary Science (3 credits)
EDUC Elective (3 credits)
Electives include:
EDUC4171 Teaching Elementary Visual Art (3 credits)
EDUC4123 Foundations of School Health Education and Wellness (3 credits)
EDUC4213 Teaching Mathematics in Middle School (3 credits)
EDUC4108 Leveraging Technology for Learning (3 credits)
Or from choosing part or all of a concentration: For concentration choose 6 credits in Electives from:
L’NU EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
Students completing the BEd with the L’nu Education Concentration will complete all requirements as outlined above. Additionally, students will complete 6 of their credits of elective courses within the ‘L’nu Focus Electives’. The requirements for the Secondary and Elementary streams are outlined below:
EDUC4133 Teaching English Language Learners (3 credits)
EDUC4136 Teaching and Learning the L’nu Way (3 credits)
EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY CONCENTRATION
Students completing the BEd with the Education for Sustainability Concentration will complete all requirements as outlined above. Additionally, students will complete 6 of their credits of elective courses within the ‘in the ‘Sustainability Focus Electives’. The requirements for the Secondary and Elementary streams are outlined below:
EDUC4114 Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future (3 credits)
EDUC4104 Sustainable Well-Being and Deep Learning (3 credits)
*Additional electives may be offered depending on faculty availability
Plus:
EDUC4894 Practicum Seminar III (1 credit)
EDUC4897 Elementary Practicum III (3 credits)
SECONDARY STREAM:
Term 1 – Courses and 184 hours of practicum (January 6 – February 14)
EDUC4161 Inclusive Education I (3 credits)
EDUC4109 Perspectives on Schooling (3 credits)
EDUC4128 Principles and Practice of Secondary Education (3 credits)
EDUC4891 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)
EDUC4991 Secondary Practicum I (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
Term 2 – Courses + Choice of Two Methodology Courses Based on Teachables (6 credits) and 144 hours of practicum (February 17- March 28)
EDUC4107 Assessment of and For Learning (3 credits)
EDUC4891 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)
EDUC4991 Secondary Practicum I (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
EDUC4893 Practicum Seminar II (1 credit)
EDUC4993 Secondary Practicum II (3 credits)
Methodology Courses:
EDUC4138 Technology Education I (3 credits)
EDUC4141 Science at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4144 Social Studies at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4146 French Second Language at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4148 Fine Arts at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4151 English Language Arts at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4154 Mathematics at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4156 Mi’kmaw Language at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4168 Family Studies at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
Term 3 – Courses and 168 hours of practicum (March 31 – May 9)
EDUC4163 Inclusive Education II (3 credits)
EDUC4119 Teaching and Learning in the Complex Classroom (3 credits)
EDUC4891 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)
EDUC4991 Secondary Practicum I (3 credits)
EDUC4893 Practicum Seminar II (1 credit)
EDUC4993 Secondary Practicum II (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
Plus Choice of Two Methodology Courses Based on Teachables (6 credits total)
EDUC4139 Technology Education II (3 credits)
EDUC4143 Science at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4145 Social Studies at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4147 French Second Language at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4149 Fine Arts at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4153 English Language Arts at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4155 Mathematics at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4157 Mi’kmaw Language at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4174 Family Studies at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
Term 4 – Courses and 224 hours of practicum (May 12 – June 30)
EDUC4119 Teaching and Learning in a Complex Class (3 credits)
EDUC4894 Secondary Practicum III (1 credits)
EDUC4994 Secondary Practicum III (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
And 2 EDUC Electives (6 credits total)
Education Electives (other teachable subjects may also be supported)
EDUC4215 Learning Through Drama (3 credits)
EDUC4216 Adult Education (3 credits)
EDUC4108 Leveraging Technology for Learning (3 credits)
EDUC4213 Teaching Mathematics in Middle School (3 credits)
EDUC4123 Found of School Health Education and Wellness (3 credits)
Or from choosing part or all of a concentration:
L’NU EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
Students completing the BEd with the L’nu Education Concentration will complete all requirements as outlined above. Additionally, students will complete 6 of their credits of elective courses within the ‘L’nu Focus Electives’. The requirements for the Secondary and Elementary streams are outlined below:
EDUC4133 Teaching English Language Learners (3 credits)
EDUC4136 Teaching and Learning the L’nu Way (3 credits)
EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY CONCENTRATION
Students completing the BEd with the Education for Sustainability Concentration will complete all requirements as outlined above. Additionally, students will complete 6 of their credits of elective courses within the ‘in the ‘Sustainability Focus Electives’. The requirements for the Secondary and Elementary streams are outlined below:
EDUC4114 Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future (3 credits)
EDUC4104 Sustainable Well-Being and Deep Learning (3 credits)
*Additional electives may be offered depending on faculty availability
Plus:
EDUC4894 Practicum Seminar III (1 credit)
EDUC4897 Elementary Practicum III (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
Program Requirements – 8-Month Format, Online (Originally offered as an approved pilot program)
Program date: January 2024 – August 2024
Program Requirements
The pass mark in all Bachelor of Education courses is 60. Bachelor of Education students may only proceed to the next term of the program by successfully completing all credits of the coursework from the preceding term. This includes the teaching practicum.
The Nova Scotia Department of Education has adopted guidelines for the conduct of pre-service teachers enrolled in Bachelor of Education program. Professional responsibilities of teacher candidates are outlined in the CBU Bachelor of Education Practicum Handbook and in the Nova Scotia Teachers Union Code of Ethics. Pre-service teachers are expected to adopt the core values of professionalism and the principles that define teachers’ moral and ethical obligations both individual and collectively. Such values and principles are expressed in the pre-service teacher’s attitude, behaviour and practice.
ELEMENTARY STREAM:
*courses that continue across terms
Winter A –9 Credits (All Core) and 96 hours of practicum
EDUC4161 Inclusive Education I (3 credits)
EDUC4109 Perspectives on Schooling (3 credits)
EDUC4118 Principles and Practice of Elementary Education (3 credits)
EDUC4891 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)
EDUC4895 Elementary Practicum I (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
Winter B –9 Credits (All Core) and 96 hours of practicum
EDUC4124 Curriculum and Instruction of Early Elementary Mathematics (3 credits)
EDUC4107 Assessment of and For Learning (3 credits)
EDUC4164 Curriculum and Instruction of Elementary English Language Arts I (3 credits)
EDUC4891 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)
EDUC4895 Elementary Practicum I (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
Spring A – 12 Credits (All Core) and 96 hours of practicum
EDUC4163 Inclusive Education II (3 credits)
EDUC4125 Curriculum and Instruction of Upper Elementary Mathematics (3 credits)
EDUC4165 Curriculum and Instruction of Elementary English Language Arts II (3 credits)
EDUC4119 Teaching and Learning in the Complex Classroom (3 credits)
EDUC4891 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)
EDUC4895 Elementary Practicum I (3 credits)
EDUC4893 Practicum Seminar II (1 credit)
EDUC4896 Elementary Practicum II (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
Spring B – Practicum Block (Core) 320 hours
EDUC4893 Practicum Seminar II (1 credit)
EDUC4896 Elementary Practicum II (3 credits)
EDUC4894 Practicum Seminar III (1 credit)
EDUC4897 Elementary Practicum III (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
Summer A – 9 Credits (All Core) and 64 hours of practicum
Core:
EDUC4115 Teaching an Integrated Social Studies Curriculum (3 credits)
EDUC4167 Integration of Curriculum at the Elementary Level (3 credits)
EDUC4113 Curriculum and Instruction of Elementary Science (3 credits)
EDUC4894 Practicum Seminar III (1 credit)
EDUC4897 Elementary Practicum III (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
Summer B – 9 Credits and 64 hours of practicum
9 credits in Education Electives from:
EDUC4171 Teaching Elementary Visual Art (3 credits)
EDUC4123 Foundations of School Health Education and Wellness (3 credits)
EDUC4213 Teaching Mathematics in Middle School (3 credits)
EDUC4108 Leveraging Technology for Learning (3 credits)
L’NU EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
Students completing the BEd with the L’nu Education Concentration will complete all requirements as outlined above. Additionally, students will complete 6 of their credits of elective courses within the ‘L’nu Focus Electives’. The requirements for the Secondary and Elementary streams are outlined below:
EDUC4133 Teaching English Language Learners (3 credits)
EDUC4136 Teaching and Learning the L’nu Way (3 credits)
EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY CONCENTRATION
Students completing the BEd with the Education for Sustainability Concentration will complete all requirements as outlined above. Additionally, students will complete 6 of their credits of elective courses within the ‘in the ‘Sustainability Focus Electives’. The requirements for the Secondary and Elementary streams are outlined below:
EDUC4114 Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future (3 credits)
EDUC4104 Sustainable Well-Being and Deep Learning (3 credits)
*Additional electives may be offered depending on faculty availability
Plus:
EDUC4894 Practicum Seminar III (1 credit)
EDUC4897 Elementary Practicum III (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
SECONDARY STREAM:
*courses that continue across terms
Winter A –9 Credits (All Core) and 96 hours of practicum
EDUC4161 Inclusive Education I (3 credits)
EDUC4109 Perspectives on Schooling (3 credits)
EDUC4128 Principles and Practice of Secondary Education (3 credits)
EDUC4891 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)
EDUC4991 Secondary Practicum I (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
Winter B –9 Credits (All Core) and 96 hours of practicum
EDUC4107 Assessment of and For Learning (3 credits)
EDUC4891 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)
EDUC4991 Secondary Practicum I (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
Plus Choice of Two Methodology Courses Based on Teachables (6 credits total)
EDUC4138 Technology Education I (3 credits)
EDUC4141 Science at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4144 Social Studies at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4146 French Second Language at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4148 Fine Arts at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4151 English Language Arts at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4154 Mathematics at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4156 Mi’kmaw Language at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
EDUC4168 Family Studies at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)
Spring A – 12 Credits (All Core) and 96 hours of practicum
EDUC4163 Inclusive Education II (3 credits)
EDUC4119 Teaching and Learning in the Complex Classroom (3 credits)
EDUC4891 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)
EDUC4991 Secondary Practicum I (3 credits)
EDUC4893 Practicum Seminar II (1 credit)
EDUC4993 Secondary Practicum II (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
Plus Choice of Two Methodology Courses Based on Teachables (6 credits total)
EDUC4139 Technology Education II (3 credits)
EDUC4143 Science at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4145 Social Studies at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4147 French Second Language at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4149 Fine Arts at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4153 English Language Arts at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4155 Mathematics at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4157 Mi’kmaw Language at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
EDUC4174 Family Studies at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)
Spring B – Practicum Block (Core) 320 hours
EDUC4893 Practicum Seminar II (1 credit)
EDUC4993 Secondary Practicum II (3 credits)
EDUC4894 Practicum Seminar III (1 credit)
EDUC4994 Secondary Practicum III (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
Summer A – 9 Credits and 64 hours of practicum
Core:
EDUC4121 Literacy Across the Curriculum (3 credits)
EDUC4217 The Adolescent Learner (3 credits)
EDUC4894 Practicum Seminar III (1 credit)
EDUC4994 Secondary Practicum III (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
Plus 3 credits in Education Electives from either:
EDUC4215 Learning Through Drama (3 credits)
EDUC4216 Adult Education (3 credits)
Summer B – 9 Credits and 64 hours of practicum
9 credits in Education Electives from:
EDUC4123 Foundations of School Health Education and Wellness (3 credits)
EDUC4213 Teaching Mathematics in Middle School (3 credits)
EDUC4108 Leveraging Technology for Learning (3 credits)
L’NU EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
Students completing the BEd with the L’nu Education Concentration will complete all requirements as outlined above. Additionally, students will complete 6 of their credits of elective courses within the ‘L’nu Focus Electives’. The requirements for the Secondary and Elementary streams are outlined below:
EDUC4133 Teaching English Language Learners (3 credits)
EDUC4136 Teaching and Learning the L’nu Way (3 credits)
EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY CONCENTRATION
Students completing the BEd with the Education for Sustainability Concentration will complete all requirements as outlined above. Additionally, students will complete 6 of their credits of elective courses within the ‘in the ‘Sustainability Focus Electives’. The requirements for the Secondary and Elementary streams are outlined below:
EDUC4114 Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future (3 credits)
EDUC4104 Sustainable Well-Being and Deep Learning (3 credits)
*Additional electives may be offered depending on faculty availability
Plus:
EDUC4894 Practicum Seminar III (1 credit)
EDUC4897 Elementary Practicum III (3 credits)
EDUC0401 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)
