Teacher Education: Elementary Curriculum
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Did you have a teacher who inspired you to think outside the box and challenge ideas? A teacher who motivated you to look beyond what was in front of you? Now it's your turn. Learn how you can guide, inspire and make a positive impact on the lives of children and other learners.
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Bachelor degree
- Study options:
- Full-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Practicum required
Careers
- Public or private school teacher
- Corporate trainer
- Education consultant
Sample courses
- Learners and Learning Environments - ED-D 301
- Learning Support: Context and Key Issues - ED-D 420
- Literacy and Language in Elementary or Middle School - EDCI 302
- Physical Education for General Classroom Teachers: A - EPHE 310
- EL TELNIWT and Indigenous Education - IED 373
Admission
Apply to the Faculty of Education as a high school student or a transfer student.
- If you're a high school student, we'll evaluate you for admission to Year 1 of the Teacher Education: Elementary Curriculum program.
- If you're a transfer student from UVic or another post-secondary institution, we’ll evaluate you for admission to Year 2 of the Teacher Education: Elementary Curriculum program.
- Note that transfer students must meet additional course and experience requirements.
Alternatively, you can apply to UVic in Humanities, Science or Social Sciences and transfer into Year 2 of the program after one or more years of full-time study.
Degree holders
This program is designed for students entering directly from high school or transferring from other post-secondary institutions. If you've already completed an undergraduate degree, apply for a post-degree professional program in Elementary Curriculum or Secondary Curriculum.
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English language proficiency
You must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend UVic. Your transcripts are enough to prove proficiency if you've studied full-time in an academic program at the high school or post-secondary level within Canada for at least four years, and all of your instruction was in English.
Learn about UVic's English language requirement.
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Program planning
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