Please note:
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Education, Two Minors or Extended Minors
Effective Fall 2026, admissions to the BEd first degree program will be suspended. Students currently enrolled in the program will be permitted to complete their degree requirements. Prospective students are encouraged to explore the bachelor of general studies or consult with an academic advisor for alternative pathways into PDP.
The bachelor of education (BEd) program prepares students academically and professionally for a teaching career at either the elementary or secondary school level.
Admission Requirements
Students apply for admission to this program once they have accrued a total of 60 units. Once admission has been granted, the student's program must be approved by the Faculty of Education. Major or minor requirements also must be approved by the department(s) in which these requirements are administered.
Students may be admitted with advance standing for appropriate transfer credit course work that was gained at other institutions, to a 60 unit maximum excluding professional education, or 90 units including an acceptable year of professional education (EDUC 401W, 402W and 405).
Program Requirements
Students complete a minimum total of 150 units, which includes two minors/extended minors, completed from the Faculties of Applied Sciences; or Arts and Social Sciences; or Communication, Art and Technology; or Environment; or Science, and all of the following.
- One of the following minors from the Faculty of Education (may be fully or partially completed during EDUC 404)
Counselling and Human Development Minor Program
Curriculum and Instruction Minor Program
Educational Psychology Minor Program
Elementary Generalist Minor Program
Environmental Education Minor Program
French Education Minor Program
International and Global Education Minor Program
Learning and Developmental Disabilities Minor Program
Physical and Health Education Minor Program
Secondary Mathematics Education Minor Program
Secondary Teaching Minor Program
- two of
A survey of educational research and theories concerning motivation, learning, development, and individual differences in classroom settings. May be applied towards the certificate in liberal arts. Breadth-Social Sciences.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Robyn Ilten-Gee |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D101 |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D102 |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D103 |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D104 |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D105 |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D106 |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D107 |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D108 |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D109 |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D110 |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D111 |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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| D112 |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Fri, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Provides prospective teachers and others interested in education an opportunity to examine a variety of educational problems from a philosophical perspective. The central concern of the course is to elucidate the nature of education as a phenomenon distinct from such activities as training, schooling, and socialization. May be applied towards the certificate in liberal arts.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Heesoon Bai |
Online |
Social functions of the school; education and socialization; social, political, economic and cultural influences on the institutions and practices of education. May be applied towards the certificate in liberal arts.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Claudia Diaz-Diaz |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D101 |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D102 |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D103 |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D104 |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D105 |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D106 |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D107 |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D108 |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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| D109 |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Students who have been accepted into the Professional Development Program (PDP) must complete the following:
Through a combination of on-campus seminars and guided field experiences, students will investigate the historical, philosophical, social, and cultural foundations of education and schooling, and begin to develop professional orientations and identities that recognize the expectations and responsibilities of practicing teachers. Grading is on a pass/withdraw basis. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Programs and successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.
A half term of observation and experience in a BC school during which students work as a team with a teacher selected by school authorities and appointed by Â鶹ÊÓƵ as a school associate. Students observe, teach and participate in school routines and programs. Grading is on a pass/withdraw basis. Prerequisite: Admission to Professional Development Program. Students must successfully complete a Criminal Record Check. Students with credit for EDUC 403 may not take EDUC 401 for further credit. Writing.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Cynthia Ramamonjisoa Trevor Orourke |
Feb 26 – Apr 12, 2027: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 8:30 a.m.–3:20 p.m.
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VANCOUVER |
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Demetra Loukopoulos |
TBD | ||
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Daniel Cooper Megan Hardie |
TBD | ||
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Jane Cougle Mark Humphries |
TBD | ||
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Cari Derbitsky Melissa Reyes |
TBD | ||
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Brenda Montagano Carla Mountali |
TBD | ||
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Kessey Jemmott Stephanie Nuo Hernandez |
Jan 5 – Feb 26, 2027: Mon, Wed, 8:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Jan 5 – Feb 26, 2027: Tue, Thu, 8:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m. Jan 5 – Feb 26, 2027: Fri, 8:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m. |
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Judith Hightower Leah Kitamura |
TBD | ||
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Andrea DeTerra Ruby Stovern |
Jan 5 – Feb 26, 2027: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 8:30 a.m.–3:20 p.m.
Jan 5 – Feb 26, 2027: Wed, 8:30 a.m.–3:20 p.m. |
Surrey |
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Bharuttee Deehoo Jason Southwell |
TBD | ||
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Arthur Cota |
TBD | ||
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Patricia Fischer Sophia Jamal |
TBD |
A half term of study which provides students with workshops, seminars, and lectures designed to introduce them to basic curriculum and methods appropriate for the age/grade level in which they expect to teach. Students will also be given an introduction to generic teaching skills, as well as to current issues in educational theory and practice. Grading is on a pass/withdraw basis. Prerequisite: Admission to PDP or PLP program. Students must successfully complete a Criminal Record Check. Writing.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Greg Sutherland |
TBD | ||
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Sara Davidson |
TBD | ||
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Sharon Hou |
TBD | ||
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Stephen Smith |
TBD | ||
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Greg Sutherland |
TBD | ||
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David Zandvliet |
TBD | ||
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Michael Ling |
TBD | ||
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Sharon Hou |
TBD | ||
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Gillian Judson |
TBD | ||
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Michael Ling |
TBD | ||
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David Zandvliet |
TBD | ||
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Joan Greenlay |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Sat, 9:00 a.m.–1:20 p.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
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Tammy McDiarmid |
TBD | ||
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Monica Tang |
TBD |
Students undertake 15 upper division units in Education to complete the professional development program requirements. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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| TBD | |||
| TBD | |||
| TBD |
A full term of classroom experience supervised by University appointed school associates. The school placement is appropriate to the grade level and subject specialties which the student expects to teach after graduation. Grading is on a pass/withdraw basis. (Not offered in summer term.). Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or EDUC 402/403. Students must successfully complete a Criminal Record Check.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Navdeep Aujla |
Feb 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 8:30 a.m.–3:20 p.m.
Feb 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 8:30 a.m.–3:20 p.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
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Matt Carruthers |
TBD | ||
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Damian Wilmann |
TBD |
Students who have been accepted into the Professional Linking Program (PLP) must complete the following:
A half term of study which provides students with workshops, seminars, and lectures designed to introduce them to basic curriculum and methods appropriate for the age/grade level in which they expect to teach. Students will also be given an introduction to generic teaching skills, as well as to current issues in educational theory and practice. Grading is on a pass/withdraw basis. Prerequisite: Admission to PDP or PLP program. Students must successfully complete a Criminal Record Check. Writing.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Greg Sutherland |
TBD | ||
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Sara Davidson |
TBD | ||
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Sharon Hou |
TBD | ||
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Stephen Smith |
TBD | ||
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Greg Sutherland |
TBD | ||
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David Zandvliet |
TBD | ||
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Michael Ling |
TBD | ||
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Sharon Hou |
TBD | ||
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Gillian Judson |
TBD | ||
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Michael Ling |
TBD | ||
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David Zandvliet |
TBD | ||
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Joan Greenlay |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Sat, 9:00 a.m.–1:20 p.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
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Tammy McDiarmid |
TBD | ||
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Monica Tang |
TBD |
Aims to develop students' dispositional capacities and engage them in comparative studies of teaching/learning between their current roles and their future roles as teachers. Students participate in observation and practice teaching. Grading is on a pass/withdrawal basis. Prerequisite: EDUC 402. Students must successfully complete a Criminal Record Check. Students with credit for EDUC 401/401W may not take this course for further credit.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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|
Robert Thompson |
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 4:30–8:20 p.m.
Jan 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Sat, 9:00 a.m.–1:20 p.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
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Samuel Levine |
TBD | ||
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Angela Connelly |
TBD |
Students undertake 15 upper division units in Education to complete the professional development program requirements. Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or corequisite EDUC 403.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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| TBD | |||
| TBD | |||
| TBD |
A full term of classroom experience supervised by University appointed school associates. The school placement is appropriate to the grade level and subject specialties which the student expects to teach after graduation. Grading is on a pass/withdraw basis. (Not offered in summer term.). Prerequisite: EDUC 401/402 or EDUC 402/403. Students must successfully complete a Criminal Record Check.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Navdeep Aujla |
Feb 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 8:30 a.m.–3:20 p.m.
Feb 5 – Apr 12, 2027: Wed, 8:30 a.m.–3:20 p.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
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Matt Carruthers |
TBD | ||
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Damian Wilmann |
TBD |
- a minimum of 90 units in upper division courses (numbered 300 and 400)
- two education designs for learning courses
- both a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 and a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 calculated on all upper division courses completed at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
To complete the program, a student must make application, and be accepted to the professional development program. See Professional Development Programs for further details.
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to Â鶹ÊÓƵ beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.
WQB Graduation Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit
| Requirement |
Units |
Notes | |
| W - Writing |
6 |
Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Â鶹ÊÓƵ within the student's major subject; two courses (minimum three units each) |
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| Q - Quantitative |
6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division; two courses (total six units or more) | |
| B - Breadth |
18 |
Designated Breadth |
Must be outside the student's major subject, and may be lower or upper division: Two courses (total six units or more) Social Sciences: B-Soc |
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6 |
Additional Breadth |
Two courses (total six units or more) outside the student's major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements). Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas. |
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Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
- At least half of the program's total units must be earned through Â鶹ÊÓƵ study.
- At least two thirds of the program's total upper division units must be earned through Â鶹ÊÓƵ study.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.