Certificates and Diplomas

Wocopsqoltine weci Spiqiqahtuweq/Weli'kwejik Elaqsultiek Program

The Faculty of Education offers Wocopsqoltine weci Spiqiqahtuweq/Weli'kwejik Elaqsultiek (growing from the roots, soaring together) Program for First Nations students who are preparing for admission to a UNB degree program. Applications for the program are welcome from:

1. High school graduates.
2. Students with Grade 11 who have been out of school for at least 3 years.
3. Mature students as defined in the UNB undergraduate Calendar.

Admissions are competitive. Satisfaction of the minimum criteria will not guarantee acceptance. The deadline for applications is March 31. Late applications can be considered only if spaces remain unfilled.

Wocopsqoltine weci Spiqiqahtuweq/Weli'kwejik Elaqsultiek students register for four courses each term. Course schedules are individually planned in consultation with the Faculty in which the student plans to enrol the following year.

The maximum time permitted between the first registration and the completion of the Bridging Year in accordance with the regulations in effect at the time of first registration shall be two consecutive academic terms. Students who complete the Wocopsqoltine weci Spiqiqahtuweq/Weli'kwejik Elaqsultiek with a minimum of 24 ch or the equivalent of 8 term courses and with a GPA of 2.0 or higher in other courses will be guaranteed admission to the degree program for which the Bridging Year was designed. Refer to UNB academic regulations for students who do not succeed in meeting these requirements.

Certificate in Adult Education

The Certificate in Adult Education consists of a minimum of 36 ch of accumulated study. This program is open to individuals who qualify as mature students. The Programs consists of three major elements, with credits normall assigned as follows:

Education Courses: 36 ch including
Core Studies:
ADED 3024, ADED 3115, ADED 4042. Additional approved Adult Education options may be taken from human development and learning; exceptional learners, history, philosophy, and practice; social, cultural, and political contexts.

Field Studies:
ADED 3015 (3 ch) or ADED 5010 (6 ch). Approved practicum, seminars, and independent study; site of practicum to be negotiated.

Curriculum Studies:
Remaining credit hours - Approved courses about the development and delivery of Adult Education programs in institutions of learning, workplaces, and society; adult learning and development; and the nature, scope, and field of Adult Education.

Certificate in Early Childhood Education

The certificate is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to foster dynamic learning environments for young children. The Certificate in Early Childhood Education requires successful completion of: 

1. Required:
   ED 5355 Literacy Learning the Early Years
2. Three of: 
   ED 5102 Curriculum and Evaluation in the Early Years
   ED 5105 Connecting Home and School Literacies
   ED 5167 Interpreting Play for Curriculum Development 
   ED 5362 Symbolic Representation for Children's Play Pictures and Print
3. A practicum in a K-3 setting (at least 50%)

Certificate in Teaching French as a Second Language (CTFSL)

Description
This certificate is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective teachers of French as a Second Language (FSL). The CTFSL requires successful completion of:

1. ED 5561, ED 5562,  ED 5563 (elementary stream)
   OR
   ED 5561, ED 5568, ED 5569 (secondary stream)
2. A practicum in an FSL context (at least 50%)
3. The New Brunswick Oral Proficiency Interview (Minimum of Advanced Plus for French immersion, and Advanced for all other FSL teaching contexts).
4. ED 5575 (Reflection on Second Language Theory and Practice) is not required but it is highly recommended.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible to enroll in the CTFSL, candidates must be currently enrolled in a B.Ed. program and be completing a concentration in FSL.

Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language

Program Description

This Certificate Program is designed to provide participants with knowledge and skills necessary to become effective teachers of English as a second language (ESL). The CTESL requires successful completion of:

1. Three compulsory courses:

   • ED 5564 - Introduction to Second Language Education

   • ED 5565 - Advanced Studies in ESL Education

   • ED 5575 - Reflection on Second Language Theory and Practice

2. One approved course in the area of language education, cultural studies or literacy, and

3. Practicum in TESL (ED 5566 or equivalent)

Eligibility

In order to be eligible to enrol in the CTESL, candidates must either have completed an undergraduate degree or be currently enrolled in a BEd program.
Candidates whose first language is not English must also demonstrate a high level of English language proficiency as evidenced by:

1. TOEFL iBT: overall 101 with minimum of 23 in listening, 24 in reading, 27 in speaking, and 27 in writing
2. IELTS Academic: overall 7 with minimum of 7 on each skill area
3. Minimum level of Advanced on the New Brunswick Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)

Equivalent tests may be considered.

Practicum

Students pursuing the CTESL must successfully complete ED 5566 - Field Experience in TESL. This is a 3 credit hour practicum that involves approved short-term experience working in an ESL setting. Students enrolled in a BEd program may request that ED 5566 be waived if they have had equivalent practical experience in ESL education during their regular BEd teaching practicum. Recognition for any such equivalent experience must be approved in advance.
NOTE: Students wishing to obtain both the Certificate in Teaching French as a Second Language and the Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language must take 9 ch of different courses. In other words, the same courses may not be applied to both certificates.
The Faculty of Education places students in school settings at the discretion of the public school system. Although the Faculty cannot guarantee a placement in that system, it will make its best effort to find an initial placement for any student eligible for the practicum (subject to approval by the University).

International Baccalaureate Educator Certificate in Teaching and Learning - 10-Month BEd Students

This certificate is awarded through partnership with the International Baccalaureate. The certificate is designed to give pre-service teachers the skills, knowledge, and qualification to teach in an IB World School. The certificate is awarded externally, by the IB, after successful completion of:

1. Two IB related courses
   • ED 5801 Introductory IB Professional Seminar
   • ED 5802 Advanced IB Professional Seminar
2. Regular engagement with IB professional communities of practice including practicing IB teachers, mentors, IB Educator Certificate students and more.
3. IB practicum: minimum 7 weeks in an IB World School
4. Capping Inquiry/Summer Showcase: As part of the BEd program, all students are required to complete a summer showcase project. Evidence of an IB theme is required for IB Educator Certificate students.
5. Participation in post-practicum debrief session in summer session.

Eligibility: Students must be full-time students currently enrolled in the BEd school years program and must indicate interest at time of application. 

Note: Students are required to complete a minimum of 7-weeks of practice in an IB World School, which may require relocation, at the student's expense. 

International Baccalaureate Educator Certificate in Teaching and Learning - Practicing Teachers (Online)

This online certificate is awarded through partnership with the International Baccalaureate. The certificate is designed to give practicing teachers the skills, knowledge, and qualification to teach in an IB World School. The certificate is awarded externally, by the IB, after successful completion of:

1. Two IB related courses
   • ED 5801 Introductory IB Professional Seminar
   • ED 5802 Advanced IB Professional Seminar
2. Regular engagement with IB professional communities of practice including practicing IB teachers, mentors, IB Educator Certificate students and more.
3. Capping Inquiry Project: As part of the final module, all students are required to complete a capstone project. This project is to be completed in consultation with practicing IB teachers.

Eligibility: Students must have a teaching certificate and/or Bachelor of Education issued by a certified institution. 

Certificate in First Nations Governance and Leadership

The First Nations Governance and Leadership Certificate was formed after many conversations with Elders and community members representing various communities throughout Wabanaki territory. These conversations identified leadership and administrative skills as high-priority objectives, together with deep and practical knowledge of the laws, policies, and practices governing the operations of First Nations and the Canadian state. The themes that emerged focused on First Nations content, theory, and practice. 
1. First Nations history, government, politics, business economics
2. Relations with Canada: law, Indian Act, services treaties, land claims
3. Negotiation practices and procedures
4. Development and maintenance of healthy workplace relationships
5. Practical experience in one or more work placements
6. Expert instruction, with First Nations instructors when possible
7. Use of distance education technology and on-site course delivery
8. Research and proposal writing
9. Continuing community input into the degree program
UNB responded to these identified themes by developing a two-year, 60 credit hour, certificate program that offered courses in these content areas, enriched with Wabanaki knowledge, culture and understanding of leadership. The certificate also requires students to complete language and culture courses, as a knowledge of language and culture has been identified as being vital to the leaders of tomorrow. This Certificate provides a foundation of knowledge for future First Nations leaders and administrators. Students are required to complete the twenty courses listed for the Certificate, which includes 6 ch in First Nations language courses. (See table 1: FNGL course schedule).
The program is delivered in a blended format, with some courses being taught remotely through UNB's online platform, Desire2Learn, and some being taught on location within Wabanaki communities. Courses also incorporate land-based and experiential learning opportunities. 

Table 1: FNGL course schedule

Diploma in Advanced Undergraduate Study (DAUS) 

The DAUS is a 36 credit hour program designed for students with a degree in Education who wish to gain additional teaching qualifications. Students may choose a general pattern (Professional Growth) or a specific area of specialization from the following:

1. Professional Growth
2. Early Childhood
3. Elementary Education
4. Literacy Education
5. French Immersion Education
6. French Second Language Education
7. Mathematics and Literacy Education
8. Science Education
9. Social Studies Education

Consult the Faculty for course requirements.

Regulations for DAUS Not Covered by General University Regulations
1. Admission
Students who hold a BEd degree or the equivalent (e.g., certified teachers with a BA or BT) are eligible for admission to the DAUS.
2. Student Standing
a. A grade of D shall meet the prerequisite requirements for DAUS courses unless otherwise stated in the Calendar.
b. In course offerings of other Faculties/Departments, students must meet the prerequisite requirements of that Faculty/Department.
c. A grade of C shall be the minimum acceptable grade in courses for the DAUS.
d. No course can be credited without prior approval of a faculty advisor.
3. Residency Requirements 
Students must normally complete a minimum of 24 credit hours of work for the DAUS on campus as full or part-time students.
4. Transfer Credits
Students may not transfer more than 12 credit hours of work from another university for credit toward the DAUS. No surplus credits from the BEd other than extra courses taken in the final year may be transferred in for credit. No courses taken prior to enrolment in the BEd may be transferred in for credit. When applying for the DAUS, students may transfer only 12 ch taken prior to admission to the program.
5. Time Limit
In accordance with the regulations in effect at the time of registration, the maximum time permitted between the first registration and completion of the DAUS will be six years.