Education bachelor's degree

University of the Fraser Valley

Canada, Abbotsford

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University of the Fraser Valley

Canada , Abbotsford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Abbotsford campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines7-Sep-2022

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 10 month(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 13,878 / credit

Next Intake 7-Sep-2022

Education bachelor's degree

About

If you want to become an elementary, middle school or secondary school teacher and you have already completed a four-year degree, UFV's Bachelor of Education can help you achieve your goal.

Our program is designed to foster teacher agency by providing you with unique and innovative learning opportunities that will nurture your growth as a socially just, pedagogically sensitive, critically-minded and reflective educator.

You begin the Bachelor of Education with a three-day mandatory foundational experience which includes community-building activities and events to familiarize you with the program and your fellow classmates. The program is then divided into three full-time semesters, each with a different learning focus.

In your first semester, you learn to deconstruct your own schooling experiences and examine them with â€œteacher eyesâ€ through the completion of foundational courses in diversity, special education, Indigenous youth and schooling, planning and assessment, reflective practice, and classroom management, as well as subject-specific methods courses. To apply what you learn in a real-world setting, you also complete a four- to five-week practicum.

In your second semester, you focus on methods courses, more specifically unit planning and construction, before completing your certifying practicum.

During your third semester, you examine the roles and responsibilities of teachers in a larger context â€” governance, action research, and professional development. You then complete and share your learning journey (via e-portfolio) with your teachers and classmates.

Upon successful completion of the program, you are recommended to the Ministry of Education to receive a B.C. teaching certificate through the Teacher Regulation Branch.

Elementary/Middle school option

The 55-credit elementary/middle school option provides a solid grounding in methods, planning, and assessment to prepare you for your certifying practicum and future career in an elementary or middle school.

View the program outline for the elementary/middle school option in the UFV Academic Calendar.

Secondary school option

If you wish to work in the secondary school grades you need to complete a degree with majors or minors in teachable subject areas. You can choose from two streams:

math/science
humanities (English/social studies)

View the program outline for the secondary school option in the UFV Academic Calendar.

Before applying, we strongly encourage you to attend one of our Teacher Education information seminars.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

B.C. high school graduation or equivalent;
Or completion of a minimum of nine UFV or transferable post-secondary credits with a minimum 2.00 GPA (C average) based on all credits attempted;
Or a minimum of 19 years of age by the start of the first class;
Or, for admission into preparatory level programs only, a minimum of 17 years of age and out of high school for at least one year by the start of the semester.

Career

With a growing population and the need to replace retiring teachers, employment for teachers in British Columbia and in the Fraser Valley are excellent. Elementary school teachers are currently ranked second in the list for high demand occupations usually requiring bachelor's, graduate or first professional degree. There are 10,100 job openings forecasted for the next decade in B.C.

In addition to extremely favourable market conditions, the strong ties developed by UFV's Teacher Education department with local schools districts are resulting in a 100% placement rate, with students securing jobs even before graduation.

As a UFV Bachelor of Education graduate, you are able to teach in public or private schools, locally or around the world.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 13,878

How to Apply

How to apply

Note: Prospective International students follow different steps than those listed below.
Find out how to apply to UFV International.

Choose your program

Select a program from UFV's program list: UFV offers 17 bachelor's degrees, two master's degrees, and more than 100 certificate, diploma, and post-degree programs. If you study fulltime, a bachelor’s degree usually takes four years, a diploma two and a certificate one. Many of the courses you take in one or two-year programs will count toward a higher credential, allowing you to keep your options open by earning a one-year certificate or a two-year diploma on the way to completing a full degree.

To find out when you can apply, check the list of programs currently accepting applications.

If you aren’t sure which program to apply to, contact Student Recruitment or book a one-on-one appointment with an Academic Advisor.

Check the requirements

There are three types of requirements that you need to meet to qualify for admission at UFV: general requirements, English requirements and program requirements. Information about our general and English requirements can be found in the UFV Academic Calendar. You will also be able to look up your program in the Program Index to see program-specific entrance requirements.

Check the UFV Academic Calendar and find your program. In the How to apply section, you will find a list of all required documents.

Depending on the program to which you wish to apply, you may need to provide high school or university transcripts, prepare a portfolio, or take a placement test.

In addition to filling out an online application, some programs may also require that you fill additional forms, such as sealed reference forms, personal statements, or volunteer history.

Note: You are required to declare all previously attended post-secondary institutions, and provide official post-secondary transcripts. Students who have taken course prerequisites at other institutions will also need to submit official post-secondary transcripts for evaluation. Order your transcripts early so they can arrive before you apply. View official transcript guidelines.

Apply online

Submit your application

Credit card payment is required in order to submit your application. Alternatively, you may pay debit or cheque in-person at the Office of the Registrar at any campus.

Review application deadlines to ensure you apply in time to secure admission to your preferred semester.

After you apply, we confirm we've received your application by sending you an email to your personal email address within approximately one week of your submission.

This preliminary email contains information about checking your application status by logging into UFV's application portal. You will need your ID to access the UFV application portal. Keep your ID secure and confidential so only you can access your application.

Note: In order for your application to be complete, you will need to submit all required documents which may include transcripts and additional forms such as sealed references, personal statements, or volunteer history.

Once we receive all the documents required for your program, we will review your application to determine if you are admissible. You are considered for admission according to the criteria outlined in the UFV Academic Calendar under Basis for Admission Decision for your program. Some programs may also require you to attend an interview or orientation. If so, we will notify you.

Once we've assessed your application, we will contact you to tell you whether or not you have been accepted into your chosen program.

You will receive an official letter of acceptance if you are accepted into your program.

Your acceptance to a program may be conditional upon final completion of all entrance requirements. You will be given a deadline to provide proof of completion (e.g. currently enrolled high school students will normally have a deadline of August 3 for Fall semester).

If you are conditionally accepted and must provide additional information, you will be notified. If you are not admissible for your program of choice, we generally offer admission to an alternate program (e.g. Qualifying Studies).

Get ready to attend UFV

Once your application is complete and you have been admitted, you're ready to come and study at UFV. Find out what your next steps are, including logging into myUFV, UFV student portal, signing up for classes, attending orientation and more.