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

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 – 8-Month Format, Online

(updated December 12, 2023)

For students beginning January 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)