To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Education program, students must have:
- a minimum of 75 hours of practical experience (volunteer or paid) working with young people, preferably at the age range they are proposing to teach.
- completed a four-year (minimum 120-credit) bachelor’s degree or equivalent at an accredited post-secondary institution:
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- 3 credits of Mathematics.
- Statistics and Business Math courses are not accepted. EDUC 160 is an acceptable course and the equivalent to Math 160.
- 24 credits of academic coursework in any one of the following teachable subjects taught in BC public schools. Note: Preference will be given to applicants with academic coursework in two teachable subjects. Teachable subjects are:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English
- Environmental Science
- French1
- General Science2
- Geography
- History
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- Indigenous Studies
- Mathematics
- Music3
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Social Studies4
- Theatre3
- Visual Art3
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- 3 credits of Canadian Studies (already required for the Teaching Adolescents stream),
- 3 credits of Geography,
- 3 credits of History, and
- 15 credits of academic coursework in one or a combination of the following disciplines:
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Geography
- History
- Political Science
- Sociology
Coursework relating to the disciplines above in the areas of Canadian Studies, Cultural Studies, Asian Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies, Indigenous Studies, Religious Studies (of a non-doctrinal nature), Classical Studies, Urban Studies, or Environmental Sciences may be considered provided an examination of the course syllabi reveals such a relationship.
The self-assessment guide contains examples of Canadian Studies, Lab Sciences and Mathematics UBCO courses that can meet the requirements.
All required coursework must be completed by April 30, prior to commencement in the program.
Information posted is from UBC’s Academic Calendar. In the event of a discrepancy, the Academic Calendar shall be held to be correct.
Student supports
Students wishing to have coursework considered in a discipline not listed, or if they’re unsure whether their course credits meet the criteria (or are transferable from another University) should consult with an Academic Advisor.
Applying
For more information on applying to the program, including the Supplemental Application Form and two Reference Reports that will need to be submitted with your application, visit Applying to Bachelor of Education.
self-assessment form
This self-assessment form can assist you in reviewing academic admission requirements for your admission pathway.
Applicants should review the BEd self-assessment guide prior to starting the form to ensure it’s filled out correctly.