The secondary option prepares you to teach specialty areas in grades 8-12 in BC schools. Admission is based on academic studies during your initial studies, and during the BEd program, you are introduced to the Principles of Teaching, adolescent development and methodology for teaching specialization subjects.
This option prepares students to teach one or two subject specializations in all grades (8-12) in the secondary school.
Chef Education Concentration Degree Path or, Concurrent Path (Currently teaching in a B.C. public school)
Modern Languages
Chinese
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Punjabi
Russian
Spanish
Science
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Earth Science
Physics
Social Studies
Geography
History
Social Science
Teacher candidates are committed to 12 months of accelerated studies from September to August. There are no extended holiday breaks scheduled. Vacations, weddings and other personal events must not conflict with classes or practica.
Check Academic Requirements for teaching subject specializations for the Secondary BEd Program Option.
Total Program Credits for Secondary: 61-68
Cohort Descriptions
Secondary teacher candidates register in cohorts of approximately 36 students. Most cohorts are defined by teaching subject specialties. Full details will be available when classes begin.
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Includes online application and all supplemental forms. Late applications submitted after February 15 considered based on available program space until April 30, 2010.
It takes 2-4 weeks to process applications. Log in to UBC's SSC with your CWL, after you have paid your application fee and received an acknowledgement email.
Diploma in Ed Students register March 22, 2010. Apply directly to TEO.
New Teachers' and Student Teachers' Conference:
March 26-27, 2010 at the Radisson Hotel, Richmond. Network with other new teachers, visit the resource fair, collect valuable classroom materials. More info and registration on the BCTF website.
The Education Students' Association is a group of students from the Faculty of Education organized to promote activities and represent Education students through participation in various organizations on campus such as the Alma Mater Society and Senate.
