University College of the North

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Education - After Degree

University College of the North

Faculty:Kenanow Faculty of Education
Degree:Post-diploma
Field of Study:Aboriginal Education
Education, General
Length:2 Year(s)

Description:

Provides teacher education with an Aboriginal and northern-Manitoba perspective. Incorporates Aboriginal cultural knowledge with current research regarding effective instructional practices and responses to issues in the education of northern and Aboriginal children and youth. A collaborative approach among students, Elders, university faculty, local educators, and community members will be emphasized. Graduates are not only proficient enough as teachers to effectively meet the needs of children and youth in the North but capable of teaching effectively anywhere in Manitoba.

For the After Degree stream, students will complete 60 credit hours of education courses.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    a. An undergraduate degree consisting of 90 credit hours, including:
    1. 3 credit hours of Mathematics,
    2. 3 credit hours of Physical Science,
    3. 3 additional credit hours of Mathematics or a Physical Science,
    4. 6 credit hours of History or Geography, and
    5. 6 credit hours of English or French;
    b. Major teachable subject area of 18 credit hours; and
    c. Minor teachable subject area of 12 credit hours.
    Application Notes : For more information on applications and admissions, please visit https://www.ucn.ca/sites/enrolment/admissions/Pages/Admissions.aspx.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    Letter of recommendation from at least one certified, experienced teacher. Interview by a selection committee. Criminal record clearance. Child Abuse Registry.

    * 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.

    Modified on August 17, 2016