Vancouver Island University
Education
| School: | Vancouver Island University |
| Faculty: | Education |
| Degree: | Bachelor |
| Field of Study: | Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
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| Description: | If you are passionate about learning and want to inspire and prepare the next generation of leaders, join our community of teachers.
The Bachelor of Education program at VIU provides students with the fundamentals needed to become teachers at the elementary or secondary school level. Throughout the five-year program students will learn diverse teaching strategies and professional development skills to give them the tools and knowledge required to earn their BC teachers certificate and begin their teaching journey.
Students in VIU's Bachelor of Education program receive personalized attention from dedicated faculty who have experience in the K-12 classroom, and who care about their students' success. |
| URL: | Education at Vancouver Island University |
| Length: | 5 Year(s) |
| Cost per year:* | |
| Careers: | Secondary School TeachersElementary School Teachers | |
| Prerequisites:* | These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 English
- Grade11 Precalculus or Grade11 Foundations for College Mathematics (MAP4C) or Grade11 Mathematics
Year One Entry
- General admission requirements apply.
- Minimum "C" in English 12, or equivalent.
- Minimum "C" in Pre-calculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 11; or a pass in Pre-Calculus or Foundations of Mathematics 12; or equivalent.
- Completion of the CASPer test.
Year Three Entry
- General admission requirements apply.
- Minimum "C" in English 12, or equivalent.
- Minimum "C" in Pre-calculus 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 11; or a pass in Pre-Calculus or Foundations of Mathematics 12; or equivalent.
- 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 Certification Branch.
- Completion of the CASPer test.
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| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 88] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 60]
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Statement of Research Interests
- Work Experience
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.