Current Students: Elementary Option Overview
NITEP teacher candidates qualify for the Bachelor of Education degree and are recommended to the BC College of Teachers for a Professional Teaching Certificate after completing all prescribed courses and practica. Teacher candidates may qualify for a British Columbia Standard Teaching Certificate after completing a minimum of 128 credits (all professional courses and practica set for first to fifth years unless otherwise noted).
To qualify for the degree, teacher candidates must normally complete all requirements within 10 years of initial registration in the program. Although the total program may be completed in five academic years, many teacher candidates find it convenient to take some courses during Summer Sessions; up to 12 credits may normally be completed during a Summer Session.
Academic Component
First Nations Studies
Professional Component
NITEP Concentration
In order to be promoted to fourth year, teacher candidates must have completed at least 81 credits (including six credits of first year English, 3 credits of Math and other required courses) and have achieved an average of 65% on their best 60 credits.
Notes:
1 Teacher candidates should consult with their NITEP Coordinator regarding course planning. All courses must be university level.
2 English (six credits of first year English) and Mathematics (3 credits) must be completed in order to advance to fourth year.
3 SCED 190 (6 credits) fulfills this requirement.
4 EDUC 345 is a field experience, normally scheduled in May, following Winter Term 2.
