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Choose the type of teacher you want to be
We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees that will help you guide, inspire, and lead the students you teach. Admission to any of our programs requires at least one year of university-level course work. We encourage you to enter another faculty at the University of Victoria and then apply to transfer.
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where you can pick up an application package.
Vision Statement for Pre-Service Teacher Education
Graduates of teacher education programs at the University of Victoria are professionals who
believe in the lifelong transformative power of learning and who actively promote the principles
of justice, equity, respect, and safety within a diverse and democratic society.
Mission Statement
Our program provides opportunities to develop professionals committed to education. Through reflection, creativity, and collaboration these professionals take responsibility to develop the
knowledge, skills and attitudes to:
- Transform curriculum requirements into successful learning experiences using effective and innovative teaching methodologies.
- Integrate into professional practice research-based knowledge about teaching and learning.
- Foster supportive and caring environments that address the diverse needs and the intellectual, emotional, spiritual, social and physical integrity of each learner.
- Work collaboratively and constructively with educational partners to maximize the potential of all learners.
- Participate in the development of education systems that serve all learners.
- Support and promote the principles of public education for all learners.
- Embrace the challenges of teaching within a global knowledge age.
Aboriginal Education
In partnership with Aboriginal communities, we have developed programs for Aboriginal students that reflect Aboriginal cultural and historical perspectives. Creating new programming that is inclusive and representative of Aboriginal people’s heritage and concerns is an ongoing focus for the university as a whole, and for our faculty, staff and students. More
If you have questions about Aboriginal Education, call (250) 721-8389 or 721-7826 to arrange an appointment, or visit the Aboriginal Education Office in room A264 of the MacLaurin Building.
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Become an Elementary School Teacher
Our elementary teacher education programs will give you the knowledge and skills you need to be a general classroom teacher for students in kindergarten to grade 7. Courses have been designed to be engaging, relevant and practical and to give you a comprehensive introduction to all the subjects you will be required to teach. You can study on-campus here in Victoria, or in Cranbrook, BC.
When you have completed either the Bachelor of Education (Elementary Curriculum) Program or the Post-Degree Professional Program (Elementary), you will be eligible for a BC teaching certificate.
Bachelor of Education Program (Elementary Curriculum)
This program will prepare you to be an elementary classroom teacher. You may apply to this program after you have completed at least one year of university-level course work that is acceptable to the Faculty of Education.
Bachelor of Education Post-Degree Professional Program (Elementary)
This is a second degree program for those who have already obtained an undergraduate degree and now want to become an elementary school teacher. In addition to a degree, admission requires course work in English, Canadian studies, mathematics and laboratory science that is acceptable to the Faculty of Education.
East Kootenay Elementary Teacher Education: Cranbook
You can take UVic’s Bachelor of Education Program (Elementary Curriculum) at the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook, BC. Entry to this program requires at least one-year of post-secondary course work. More
If you have already completed an undergraduate degree, the Bachelor of Education Post-Degree Professional Program (Elementary) may also be offered at the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook, BC. Please note that the PDPP option is available subject to enrolment. We have not been able to offer the post-degree professional program for the last three years. Information about admission requirements can be found under the on-campus program information listed above.
Become a Middle School Teacher
Our new middle years teacher education program
is designed to provide a robust middle years experience including course work geared toward middle years teaching and offering a broad range of teaching area options. This is a second degree program for those who have already obtained an undergraduate degree and now want to become a middle school teacher.
When you have completed this program, you will be be eligible for a Bachelor of Education degree and a BC teaching certificate. More
Become a Secondary School Teacher
Our secondary teacher education programs prepare you to teach one or two of the following subjects to students in grades 8 - 12: art, biology, chemistry, English, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, mathematics, music, physical education, physics, social studies, Spanish and theatre.
When you have completed either the Bachelor of Education Program (Secondary Curriculum) or the Post-Degree Professional Program (Secondary), you will be eligible for a BC teaching certificate.
You may apply to year two of this five-year program after you have completed one year of university-level course work that is acceptable to the Faculty of Education. This program is available to those wishing to teach art or music or physical education.
This program is designed for university graduates who wish to become high school classroom teachers. Completion of 24 units of specified course work, in three terms over a 16 month period, qualifies candiates for teacher certification. An additional specified 6.0 units of course work may be taken to complete a Bachelor of Education degree. The following teaching areas are available: art, biology, chemistry, English, French, general science, German, Japanese, Mandarin, mathematics, music, physics, Russian, social studies (geography or history emphasis) Spanish, theatre.
Academic Advice
If you have questions about our teacher education programs, call 250-721-7877 to arrange an appointment or speak with an academic adviser.
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