* Ancillary Fee, VIU Students' Union fee, Health and Dental Plan fee, Books and supplies
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
International students who are BC high school graduates must have a minimum grade of “C” in English 12 for direct entry into an academic program.
Up to 30 advanced credits may be granted for Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate (higher level) courses.
Minimum "C" in Pre-calculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 11; or a pass in Pre-Calculus or Foundations of Mathematics 12; or equivalent.
Submission of a satisfactory Applicant Profile.
TOEFL Paper Based Test, 550 (no section below 56)
TOEFL IBT, 88 (no section below 20)
IELTS (Academic), 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
CAEL, 60
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), 176 overall
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE), 176 overall
English 12 (BC), Min. “C”
Pearson (PTE), 60 (no section below 60)
International Baccalaureate English A1/A2, Higher Level (HL)/ Standard Level (SL) grade 3 or higher
VIU English Language Centre, Successful completion of University Preparation Level 5
Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition, Grade 2 or higher
Recognized university where English is the language of instruction., Completion of six credits of post-secondary English composition and literature with a minimum grade of “C”
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), English at the O-level with a minimum grade of C or 4
The Duolingo English Test (only For Fall 2020 and Spring 2021) , 110 TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition (only For Fall 2020 and Spring 2021), 88 (no section below 20)
Year Three Entry
Completion of a minimum of 48 post-secondary credits acceptable in content to the VIU Faculty of Education, VIU Admissions and Registration, and the BC Ministry of Education Teacher Regulation Branch.
Submission of a satisfactory Applicant Profile.
This program prepares students for teaching at various school levels and has a thoroughly articulated grounding in the Principles of Teaching and Learning, embedded and extended practica, as well as First Peoples Principles of Learning. In line with BC's redesigned curriculum, the program, and its delivery, is informed by personalized learning allowing for greater flexible learning environments well versed in ecological and environmental learning and Aboriginal perspectives and knowledge. Curriculum instruction focuses on core competencies, big ideas, as well as current research and the development of reflective practices. Upon successful completion, graduates will be well-qualified beginning teachers and recommended to the Teacher Certification Branch (TCB) at the BC Ministry of Education for ‘professional certification’. This certification is required for employment in any BC public, independent, or BC Offshore school.
The program is comprised of undergraduate Education coursework and from various disciplines including the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, and Human Services. Undergraduate elective coursework is predominately completed within the first two years of the program, with Education and Field Experience coursework taking place in the final three years of the program. Coursework is delivered at either the Nanaimo or Cowichan campuses. Students enrolled at the Cowichan campus have the opportunity to engage in a fully integrated program infused in local First Nations perspectives and knowledge. Education coursework and Field Experience do not run during the summer months.
Students completing this degree may earn Minors from other degree programs to complement their Bachelor of Education. To do so, they must meet all the requirements for the other degree’s Minor, as well as the requirements for the Bachelor of Education degree. Students wishing to pursue a Minor should consult with a Faculty of Education Advisor to discuss degree completion requirements and teaching career implications of their choice of Minor.
The program can be entered at Year 1 or Year 3. Years one through three are pre-professional years consisting of a combination of teacher and non-teacher education coursework. Year 4 through 5 are professional years consisting exclusively of teacher education coursework and practica with a focus in either Elementary or Secondary. Students with previous post-secondary work may also consider the Post Baccalaureate Bachelor of Education option.
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Years 1 to 3 - Pre-Professional Years
Degree English Requirements, 6
Approved Science course, 3
Approved Canadian studies course, 3
Approved Mathematics course, 6
EDUC 101 – (Teaching: The Human Interaction), 3
EDUC 202 – (Becoming a Teacher: Understanding Professional and Educational Issues), 3
EDUC 203 – (Sustainability & Teacher Identity), 3
Approved Teacher Certification Branch elective coursework , 15
Any undergraduate electives or transfer courses (excluding practicum based courses), 24
EDTE 300 - (Principles of Teaching and Learning I), 3
EDTE 301 - (Principles of Teaching and Learning II), 3
EDTE 311 - (Human Development: Child Development and Education), 3
EDTE 330 - (Issues in Aboriginal Education), 3
Total Credits, 78
Notes:
Most students pursue additional coursework (i.e., five courses per semester) in their pre-professional years to complete a minor, a complementary certificate, or supplementary electives to broaden their perspective and inform their teaching practice. Students should consult with Bachelor of Education Advising regarding their elective coursework selection.
There is flexibility as to when the above elective courses can be completed, however, all students must have completed a minimum 78 required credits by May 15th at the end of Year 3 to progress to Year 4. Elective course work can be combined in the pursuit of Secondary teachable areas and/or towards a VIU minor and/or Certificate. Students should consult with Bachelor of Education Advising regarding these options.
Those entering at the Year 3 level can substitute alternate undergraduate elective coursework for the following courses: EDUC 101, 202, 203.
Year 4 - Professional Year
EDTE 400 - (Principles of Teaching and Learning III), 6
EDTE 401 - (Principles of Teaching and Learning IV), 6
EDTE 417 - (Curriculum and Instruction: Visual Arts), 3
EDTE 425 - (Curriculum and Instruction: Physical Education), 3
EDTE 429 - (Curriculum and Instruction: Performing Arts), 3
EDTE 431 - (Instructional Design: Application of Educational Technology), 3
EDTE 520 - (Curriculum and Instruction: Language Arts), 3
EDTE 530 - (Curriculum and Instruction: Mathematics) , 3
EDFE 411 - (Field Experience I), 3
EDFE 421 - (Field Experience II), 3
Total Credits, 36
Notes:
Some courses taken in the fourth year of the program may run as an interdisciplinary integrated whole (i.e., some courses may not run as 'stand alone' units).
Courses taken at the Cowichan campus are framed around First Nations perspectives and follow First Peoples Principles of Learning in explicit and evident ways.
Year 5 - Professional Year
EDTE 419 - (Curriculum and Instruction: Social Studies), 3
EDTE 427 - (Curriculum and Instruction: Science), 3
EDTE 500 - (Principles of Teaching and Learning V), 6
EDTE 501 - (Principles of Teaching and Learning VI), 6
EDTE 519 - (Foundations of Education in British Columbia), 3
EDTE 531 - (Social Justice Issues in Education), 3
EDTE 532 - (Special Educational Needs in the Classroom), 3
EDTE 533* - (Curriculum and Instruction: Second Language Acquisition) or,
EDPB 512** - (Secondary Teaching Specialties), 3
EDFE 511 - (Field Experience III), 3
EDFE 521 - (Field Experience IV: Final Practicum), 5
Total Credits, 38
Program Total, 152
275 CAD/year
