Bachelor of Education in Elementary (K - 7)

University of Northern British Columbia

Become an elementary school educator in the K-12 school system that supports the academic, developmental, and social-emotional needs of students in B.C. schools. The Teacher Education Program is guided by its signature pedagogy of “People, Place, and Land” and focuses on place-based, experiential in situ (on-site) learning.

Program Details:

This program is a 16-month post-baccalaureate professional degree program. Apply your undergraduate degree with a teachable major or minor (i.e. English, Math, Chemistry, History, etc.) to teach kindergarten up to Grade 7 students in B.C. schools. This program is offered at the Prince George campus, as well as the Terrace and Quesnel campuses.

Learn about the First Peoples Principles of Learning, Indigenous Education, inclusive practices, assessment and evaluation, Applied Design and Skills and Technology, and curriculum and instruction in different disciplinary areas or subject specialty.

Gain practical experience in the K-12 classroom throughout the 16-month program with four practicum experiences:

• Observational in Term 1
• Experiential in Term 2 (three weeks)
• Formative in the Spring Term (four weeks)
• Summative in the Fall (12 weeks)

Your practicum takes a gradual approach throughout the 16-month program in partnership with the coursework taken at the University. Practicum placements are typically situated in northern B.C. communities at B.C. public school districts or independent schools.

Graduating students will earn a Bachelor of Education (BEd) with the academic qualifications to apply for professional certification from the BC Teachers’ Council.

Career Paths:

• K-7 teacher
• School administrator
• Guidance counsellor
• Teacher librarian

This degree provides a strong foundation for further studies in counselling, special education, library science, law, social work, or for pursuing studies at the masters and PhD levels.