BACHELOR OF EDUCATION 2 YEARS | ONSITE The Bachelor of Education (BEd) program offers you choice and allows you to spend as much time working in the field as studying on Western’s campus. Choose a stream that prepares you to teach a specific age group as well as a specialty area that tailors your studies to your personal and professional interests. The BEd program also gives you the chance to apply for advanced standing in the Master of Professional Education (MPEd) program based on your chosen specialty area. BEd 2 YEARS | ONSITE
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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION 2 YEARS | ONSITE
The Bachelor of Education (BEd) program offers you choice and allows you to spend as
much time working in the field as studying on Western’s campus. Choose a stream that
prepares you to teach a specific age group as well as a specialty area that tailors your
studies to your personal and professional interests.
The BEd program also gives you the chance to apply for advanced standing in the
Master of Professional Education (MPEd) program based on your chosen specialty area.
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AFE*
4 Weeks
Practicum
5 or 6 Weeks
Class
6 Weeks
Holiday
3 Weeks
AFE*
3 Weeks
Class
6 Weeks
Practicum
4 Weeks
Class
9 Weeks
Holiday
4 Weeks
Practicum
Practicum
4 Weeks
6 Weeks
Applicants require a minimum 70 per cent average on their best 10 full-year university courses. Preference is given to students who have completed four-year degrees or 20 full undergraduate credits.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
*Alternative Field Experience (AFE)
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Primary - Junior
Prepare to teach all subjects, Kindergarten to Grade 6.
When applying, preference will be given to applicants who have completed at least one-half credit in four or more of the following areas: English, Fine Arts, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, Social Science/Humanities.
1. Advanced Studies in the Psychology of Achievement, Inclusion and Mental Health
2. Early Childhood Education*
3. International Education
4. Urban Education
5. Mathematics through the Arts
Primary - Junior FrenchPrepare to teach core and immersion French, Kindergarten to Grade 6.
When applying, applicants must choose Primary-Junior French as their program. Candidates in this program will complete their specialty in French-Elementary.
1. French-Elementary
Junior - Intermediate
Prepare to teach Grades 4 to 10.
When applying, applicants must choose one teaching subject from: French, Music-Instrumental, Music-Vocal, Religious Education. (Candidates choosing French will complete their specialty in French-Elementary.)
1. Advanced Studies in the Psychology of Achievement, Inclusion and Mental Health
2. French-Elementary
3. International Education
4. Urban Education
Intermediate - Senior
Prepare to teach Grades 7 to 12.
When applying, applicants must choose two teaching subjects from: Economics, English (First Language), Environmental Science, Family Studies, French (Second Language), Geography, Health & Physical Education, History, Law, Mathematics, Music-Instrumental, Music-Vocal, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Education, Science-Biology, Science-Chemistry, Science-General, Science-Physics, Social Studies-General.
1. Advanced Studies in the Psychology of Achievement, Inclusion and Mental Health.
2. French-Secondary
3. International Education
4. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education
5. Urban Education
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BEd (Bachelor of Education)
27 WEEKS OF COURSES ON CAMPUS
20 WEEKS IN-SCHOOL TEACHING
7 WEEKS ALTERNATIVE
FIELD EXPERIENCE
28 DAYS OF PROFESSIONAL
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* In partnership with Capilano University, students enrolled in the ECE specialty have the opportunity to add a set of courses and a practicum placement, which will fulfill the requirements for certification with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).
Note: Students requesting these additional courses must meet Capilano University admission requirements and will be subject to additional course fees.
