Bachelor of Education (UVic)
You can complete an entire University of Victoria Bachelor of Education degree, entirely at the College’s Cranbrook campus. What is the advantage of doing the degree at the College? Well, our small class sizes means you get a ton of personalized attention which helps you to do better academically. And our location means you have a unique ability to benefit from a rural teaching perspective. Rural teaching is one of the fastest growing opportunities in education.
Program Overview
Held in partnership with the University of Victoria, the Bachelor of Education degree, delivered onsite at College of the Rockies, prepares you to teach students in kindergarten to grade 7 in BC and Alberta. Your courses have been designed to be engaging, relevant and practical and will give you a wide-ranging introduction to all the subjects you will be required to teach.
For your first year, you will enroll at College of the Rockies in first-year university-level courses. For the remaining three years, you will be enrolled in University of Victoria courses but receive your instruction, in the classroom, at the Cranbrook campus. We recommend you consult with a University of Victoria Education Advisor when selecting courses.
This is an excellent time to be entering the teaching field. Legislation throughout Canada and the United States to reduce class size combined with early retirement packages now being offered are expected to create widespread teacher shortages throughout North America.
In fact, teacher shortages are now occurring in many areas of North America and Canadian teacher education graduates are currently being actively recruited for overseas teaching positions. Many regions in the U.S. and other countries are offering large signing bonuses and moving expense packages in an attempt to attract new teachers.
Why Consider a Teaching Career?
- Teaching can be a rewarding career, giving you the opportunity to help shape the futures and education of young people.
- Work BC forecasts over 10,000 job openings for elementary school teachers in the next 10 years, primarily due to replacement of retiring workers.
- The annual provincial (BC) median salary for elementary school teachers is $65,175.00
To find out what to take, visit the UVIC web site. If you have completed coursework at another college or university, and would like to have that coursework reviewed by an education adviser at the University of Victoria, please have a copy of your official transcript sent to:
Faculty of Education Advising Centre
University of Victoria
P.O. Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria, BC,. V8W 2Y2
Phone: 250-721-7877
Fax: 250-721-7767
Email: adve@uvic.ca
Course Descriptions
Course descriptions can be found in the UVic Undergraduate Calendar
How to Apply
Please visit the University of Victoria Bachelor of Education Degree program website to confirm admission requirements.
The Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Elementary Curriculum program accepts students into year two. Each entry point has specific admission criteria.
Application deadline for year one and two is February 15, 2023.
Year Two Entry
You may be eligible for admission to year two if you’ve completed at least two approved courses in each of English, Canadian studies, laboratory science and mathematics. Go to the University of Victoria’s Faculty of Education’s website for information on how to apply.
If you have questions about the application process, speak with a UVic academic adviser in the Faculty of Education Advising Office by calling 250-721-7877 or writing to adve@uvic.ca
Or contact:
Kootenay Teacher Education Program Office
College of the Rockies
Kootenay Centre Room 185
Phone: 250-489-8228
UVIC Teacher Education Program Coordinator
Telephone: 250-489-2751
The Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Elementary Curriculum program also accepts students into the Post-Degree Professional Program (PDPP).
For more information, please visit the UVIC PDPP website.
Application deadline for the PDPP is January 2.
Your Costs
Although you will be physically located in Cranbrook, during the 4-year program you will be a student of College of the Rockies for the first year, and then a UVic student for years 2 – 4. Your tuition and fees will vary depending on which institution you are attending.
Fees for this program are currently unavailable. For more information please contact registration.
University of Victoria Tuition and Fees (Year 2, 3 and 4)
Expect additional costs for textbooks and supplies.
Additional Info
Post-Degree Professional Program
UVic also offers a post-degree professional program (PDPP) at the College of the Rockies campus. This after degree program has been carefully designed to provide engaging, relevant, and high-quality preparation for the responsibilities and challenges of today’s classrooms.
You’ll take 30-units of specified education courses, including two teaching practica, over a 25-36 month period starting in September.
For more information, please visit the UVIC web site (Post-Degree Professional Program)
Application deadline for the PDPP is January 2.
Career Opportunities
This is an excellent time to be entering the teaching field. Legislation throughout Canada and the United States to reduce class size combined with early retirement packages now being offered are expected to create widespread teacher shortages throughout North America.
In fact, teacher shortages are now occurring in many areas of North America and Canadian teacher education graduates are currently being actively recruited for overseas teaching positions. Many regions in the U.S. and other countries are offering large signing bonuses and moving expense packages in an attempt to attract new teachers.
Program Details
Delivery Method:?
Blended, On-campus
Credential:
Degree
Categories:
Education, University Studies, UVic Partner
Interests:
Care for Others, Complete a Degree, Teach Others
Contact Details
Cranbrook
2700 College Way,
Box 8500, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5L7
Phone: 250-489-2751
Toll-free: 1-877-489-2687
Email: info@cotr.bc.ca