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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. 

 

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

 

Students seeking admission to the accelerated online 8-month format must have a minimum of 2 years of experience working in school systems (no exceptions) and a Letter of Attestation from School Principal for applicants presently teaching. (Applicants in Nova Scotia can apply without a current contract and be placed in a school in Nova Scotia for practicum OR can provide a Letter of Attestation if they are currently under a contract. All applicants outside of Nova Scotia must be under contract AND have a Letter of Attestation confirming Principal support for the teacher candidate to use paid employment as the practicum experience.)

 

*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

Grade average in most recent 60 credits

 

40 pts

References

 

10 pts

Essay

 

20 pts

Resume

 

10 pts

Interview

 

20 pts

 

Program Requirements – 12-Month Format

Bachelor of Education

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

 

Delivery Type: On campus and online

 

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

L’nu 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:

EDUC-4133       Teaching English Language Learners (3 credits)

EDUC-4136        Teaching and Learning the L’nu Way

 

Education for Sustainability Concentration:

Students completing the BEd with the Education for Sustainability Concentration will complete all regular program requirements. Additionally, students will complete 6 credits of elective courses within the ‘Sustainability Focus Electives’. The requirements for the Secondary and Elementary streams are outlined below:

EDUC-4104      Sustainable Well-Being and Deep Learning (3 credits)

EDUC-4114        Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future (3 credits)

 

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.

 

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:

 

Spring–9 Credits (All Core) and 48 hours of practicum

EDUC-4161              Inclusive Education I (3 credits)

EDUC-4109             Perspectives on Schooling (3 credits)

EDUC-4118              Principles and Practice of Elementary Education (3 credits)

EDUC-4891             Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)

EDUC-4895            Elementary Practicum I (3 credits)

 

Summer –9 Credits (All Core) and 48 hours of practicum

EDUC-4163               Inclusive Education II (3 credits)

EDUC-4119               Teaching and Learning in the Complex Classroom (3 credits)

EDUC-4167               Integration of Curriculum at the Elementary Level (3 credits)

EDUC-4891               Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)

EDUC-4895              Elementary Practicum I (3 credits)

 

Fall A – 9 Credits (All Core) and 80 hours of practicum

EDUC-4124                Curriculum and Instruction of Early Elementary Mathematics (3 credits)

EDUC-4107                Assessment of and For Learning (3 credits)

EDUC-4164               Curriculum and Instruction of Elementary English Language Arts I (3 credits)

EDUC-4891               Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)

EDUC-4895              Elementary Practicum I (3 credits)

 

Fall B – 6 Credits (All Core) and 48 hours of practicum

EDUC-4125               Curriculum and Instruction of Upper Elementary Mathematics (3 credits)

EDUC-4165               Curriculum and Instruction of Elementary English Language Arts II (3 credits)

EDUC-0401              Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)

EDUC-4891              Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)

EDUC-4895             Elementary Practicum I (3 credits)

 

Fall C – Practicum Block (Core) 200 hours

EDUC-4893             Practicum Seminar II (1 credit)

EDUC-4896             Elementary Practicum II (3 credits)

 

Winter A – 6 Credits Core and 48 hours of practicum

Core:

EDUC-4115               Teaching an Integrated Social Studies Curriculum (3 credits)

EDUC-4113               Curriculum and Instruction of Elementary Science (3 credits)

EDUC-4893             Practicum Seminar II (1 credit)

EDUC-4896             Elementary Practicum II (3 credits

 

Plus 3 credits in Education Electives from either:

EDUC-4171             Teaching Elementary Visual Art (3 credits)

EDUC-4108            Leveraging Technology for Learning (3 credits)

 

Winter B – Practicum Block (Core) 200 hours

EDUC-4894            Practicum Seminar III (1 credit)

EDUC-4897            Elementary Practicum III (3 credits)

 

Spring – 6 Credits and 48 hours of practicum

EDUC-4894            Practicum Seminar III (1 credit)

EDUC-4897            Elementary Practicum III (3 credits)

 

6 credits in Education Electives from:

EDUC-4123            Foundations of School Health Education and Wellness (3 credits)

EDUC-4213            Teaching Mathematics in Middle School (3 credits)

or from choosing part of all of a concentration:

For a 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:

EDUC-4133            Teaching English Language Learners (3 credits)

EDUC-4136            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:

EDUC-4114          Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future (3 credits)

EDUC-4104         Sustainable Well-Being and Deep Learning (3 credits)

 

*Additional electives may be offered depending on faculty availability

 

SECONDARY STREAM:

 

Spring–9 Credits (All Core) and 48 hours of practicum

EDUC-4161              Inclusive Education I (3 credits)

EDUC-4109             Perspectives on Schooling (3 credits)

EDUC-4128              Principles and Practice of Secondary Education (3 credits)

EDUC-4891             Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)

EDUC-4991             Secondary Practicum I (3 credits)

 

Summer–9 Credits (All Core) and 48 hours of practicum

EDUC-4163              Inclusive Education II (3 credits)

EDUC-4119              Teaching and Learning in the Complex Classroom (3 credits)

EDUC-4107             Assessment of and For Learning (3 credits)

EDUC-4891             Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)

EDUC-4991              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)

EDUC-4138               Technology Education I (3 credits)

EDUC-4141                Science at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)

EDUC-4144               Social Studies at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)

EDUC-4148               Fine Arts at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)

EDUC-4151                English Language Arts at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)

EDUC-4154               Mathematics at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)

EDUC-4168               Family Studies at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)

 

Plus 3 credits in Education Electives from either:

EDUC-4215              Learning Through Drama (3 credits)

EDUC-4216              Adult Education (3 credits)

 

Plus:

EDUC-4891             Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)

EDUC-4991             Secondary Practicum I (3 credits)

 

Fall B – 6 Credits and 48 hours of practicum

Core:

EDUC-4121                Literacy Across the Curriculum (3 credits)

EDUC-4217              The Adolescent Learner (3 credits)

EDUC-4891              Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)

EDUC-4991              Secondary Practicum I (3 credits)

EDUC-0401             Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)

 

Fall C – Practicum Block (Core) 200 hours

EDUC-4893             Practicum Seminar II (1 credit)

EDUC-4993             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)

EDUC-4139               Technology Education II (3 credits)

EDUC-4143               Science at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)

EDUC-4145               Social Studies at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)

EDUC-4149               Fine Arts at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)

EDUC-4153                English Language Arts at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)

EDUC-4155                Mathematics at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)

EDUC-4174                Family Studies at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)

 

Plus 3 credits in Education Electives from either:

EDUC-4108               Leveraging Technology for Learning (3 credits)

EDUC-4216               Adult Education (3 credits)

 

Plus:

EDUC-4893             Practicum Seminar II (1 credit)

EDUC-4993             Secondary Practicum II (3 credits)

 

Winter B – Practicum Block (Core) 200 hours

EDUC-4894            Practicum Seminar III (1 credit)

EDUC-4994            Secondary Practicum III (3 credits)

 

Spring – 6 Credits and 48 hours of practicum

6 credits in Education Electives from:

EDUC-4123             Foundations of School Health Education and Wellness (3 credits)

EDUC-4213             Teaching Mathematics in Middle School (3 credits)

or from choosing part or all of a concentration:

For a 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:

EDUC-4133               Teaching English Language Learners (3 credits)

EDUC-4136               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:

EDUC-4114               Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future (3 credits)

EDUC-4104              Sustainable Well-Being and Deep Learning (3 credits)

 

*Additional electives may be offered depending on faculty availability

 

Plus:

EDUC-4894              Practicum Seminar III (1 credit)

EDUC-4897              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 Canadian school system as either a permit teacher or assisting/supporting the delivery of the curriculum in P-12 classrooms.

** All practicums must be completed in a Nova Scotia school.

 

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 enroll 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)

EDUC-4161               Inclusive Education I (3 credits)

EDUC-4109             Perspectives on Schooling (3 credits)

EDUC-4118              Principles and Practice of Elementary Education (3 credits)

EDUC-4891             Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)

EDUC-4895            Elementary Practicum I (3 credits)

EDUC-0401             Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)

 

Term 2 – Courses and 144 hours of practicum (February 17 – March 28)

EDUC-4124               Curriculum and Instruction of Early Elementary Mathematics (3 credits)

EDUC-4107               Assessment of and For Learning (3 credits)

EDUC-4164              Curriculum and Instruction of Elementary English Language Arts I (3 credits)

EDUC-4891              Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)

EDUC-4893             Practicum Seminar II (3 credits)

EDUC-4895             Elementary Practicum I (3 credits)

EDUC-4896             Elementary Practicum II (3 credits)

EDUC-0401              Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)

 

Term 3 – Courses and 168 hours of practicum (March 31 – May 9)

EDUC-4163              Inclusive Education II (3 credits)

EDUC-4125            Curriculum and Instruction of Upper Elementary Mathematics (3 credits)

EDUC-4165              Curriculum and Instruction of Elementary English Language Arts II (3 credits)

EDUC-4119               Teaching and Learning in the Complex Classroom (3 credits)

EDUC-4893             Practicum Seminar II (1 credit)

EDUC-4896             Elementary Practicum II (3 credits)

EDUC-0401             Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)

 

Term 4 – Courses and 244 hours of practicum (May 12 – June 20)

EDUC-4894           Practicum Seminar III (1 credit)

EDUC-4897           Elementary Practicum III (3 credits)

EDUC-0401            Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)

EDUC Elective (3 credits)

EDUC Elective (3 credits)

 

Term 5 – Courses (June 30-August 22)

Core:

EDUC-4115               Teaching an Integrated Social Studies Curriculum (3 credits)

EDUC-4167               Integration of Curriculum at the Elementary Level (3 credits)

EDUC-4113                Curriculum and Instruction of Elementary Science (3 credits)

EDUC Elective (3 credits)

 

Electives include:

EDUC-4171                Teaching Elementary Visual Art (3 credits)

EDUC-4123               Foundations of School Health Education and Wellness (3 credits)

EDUC-4213               Teaching Mathematics in Middle School (3 credits)

EDUC-4108               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:

EDUC-4133                Teaching English Language Learners (3 credits)

EDUC-4136                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:

EDUC-4114                   Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future (3 credits)

EDUC-4104                  Sustainable Well-Being and Deep Learning (3 credits)

 

*Additional electives may be offered depending on faculty availability

 

Plus:

EDUC-4894                Practicum Seminar III (1 credit)

EDUC-4897                Elementary Practicum III (3 credits)

 

SECONDARY STREAM:

 

Term 1 – Courses and 184 hours of practicum (January 6 – February 14)

EDUC-4161                  Inclusive Education I (3 credits)

EDUC-4109                 Perspectives on Schooling (3 credits)

EDUC-4128                 Principles and Practice of Secondary Education (3 credits)

EDUC-4891                 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)

EDUC-4991                 Secondary Practicum I (3 credits)

EDUC-0401                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)

EDUC-4107                  Assessment of and For Learning (3 credits)

EDUC-4891                 Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)

EDUC-4991                  Secondary Practicum I (3 credits)

EDUC-0401                 Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)

EDUC-4893                 Practicum Seminar II (1 credit)

EDUC-4993                 Secondary Practicum II (3 credits)

 

Methodology Courses:

EDUC-4138                   Technology Education I (3 credits)

EDUC-4141                    Science at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)

EDUC-4144                   Social Studies at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)

EDUC-4146                   French Second Language at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)

EDUC-4148                   Fine Arts at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)

EDUC-4151                     English Language Arts at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)

EDUC-4154                    Mathematics at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)

EDUC-4156                    Mi’kmaw Language at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)

EDUC-4168                    Family Studies at the Secondary Level I (3 credits)

 

Term 3 – Courses and 168 hours of practicum (March 31 – May 9)

EDUC-4163                   Inclusive Education II (3 credits)

EDUC-4119                   Teaching and Learning in the Complex Classroom (3 credits)

EDUC-4891                  Practicum Seminar I (1 credit)

EDUC-4991                   Secondary Practicum I (3 credits)

EDUC-4893                  Practicum Seminar II (1 credit)

EDUC-4993                  Secondary Practicum II (3 credits)

EDUC-0401                   Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)

 

Plus Choice of Two Methodology Courses Based on Teachables (6 credits total)

EDUC-4139                    Technology Education II (3 credits)

EDUC-4143                    Science at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)

EDUC-4145                    Social Studies at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)

EDUC-4147                    French Second Language at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)

EDUC-4149                    Fine Arts at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)

EDUC-4153                    English Language Arts at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)

EDUC-4155                    Mathematics at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)

EDUC-4157                    Mi’kmaw Language at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)

EDUC-4174                    Family Studies at the Secondary Level II (3 credits)

 

Term 4 – Courses and 224 hours of practicum (May 12 – June 30)

EDUC-4119                    Teaching and Learning in a Complex Class (3 credits)

EDUC-4894                  Secondary Practicum III (1 credits)

EDUC-4994                  Secondary Practicum III (3 credits)

EDUC-0401                   Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)

And 2 EDUC Electives (6 credits total)

 

Education Electives (other teachable subjects may also be supported)

EDUC-4215                  Learning Through Drama (3 credits)

EDUC-4216                  Adult Education (3 credits)

EDUC-4108                 Leveraging Technology for Learning (3 credits)

EDUC-4213                  Teaching Mathematics  in Middle School (3 credits)

EDUC-4123                  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:

EDUC-4133               Teaching English Language Learners (3 credits)

EDUC-4136               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:

EDUC-4114                 Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future (3 credits)

EDUC-4104                Sustainable Well-Being and Deep Learning (3 credits)

 

*Additional electives may be offered depending on faculty availability

Plus:

EDUC-4894              Practicum Seminar III (1 credit)

EDUC-4897               Elementary Practicum III (3 credits)

EDUC-0401               Professionalism Series (Non-Credit, Mandatory Component)

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