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General Office: Marshall d'Avray Hall, Room 326
Mailing Address: Faculty of Education, 
University of New Brunswick,
P.O. Box 4400, Fredericton, N.B.
Canada, E3B 5A3 
Phone: (506) 453-3508
Fax: (506) 458-7157
Email: educ@unb.ca
Website: //www.unb.ca/fredericton/education/

Faculty

Dean: Mary Saudelli, BA (Laurier), BEd, MEd, PhD (Brock), Dean & Professor - 2024

  • Akbari, Ehsan, BFA (YorkU), MA, PhD (Concordia), Asst Prof - 2024
  • Ashton, Emily, BA, BEd, MEd (UNB), PhD (UVic), Asst Prof - 2024
  • Belczewski, Andrea, BSc (UNB), EDS (NSU), PhD (Queen’s), Teaching Prof & Assoc Dean (Undergraduate Programs) - 2002
  • Benjamin, Amanda, BA (York), MA (Concordia), PhD (UBC), Prof - 2009
  • Brien, Ken, BA (UWO), BEd (UWO), MEd (UNB), LL.M. (York), EdD (Alberta), Prof - 2005
  • Culligan, Karla, BA (MtA), BEd, MEd, PhD (UNB), Assoc Prof – 2021
  • Garner, Andrea, PGDE (Scotland), MEd (Birmingham), PhD (Australia), Asst Prof - 2022
  • Garrett, Melissa, BA, BEd, MEd, PhD (UNB), Asst Prof - 2022
  • Grant McLoughlin, John, BMath (Wat), MSc Teaching (Tor), PhD (SUNY Buffalo), Prof (Cross Appt. - Math & Stats) - 2002
  • Hamm, Lyle, BA (Brandon U), BEd (Alberta), MEd (Lethbridge), PhD (Calgary), Assoc Prof - 2013
  • Hirschkorn, Mark, BSc (U.Sask), BEd (Lethbridge), MEd, PhD (Alberta), Prof - 2008
  • Keehn, Melissa, BA, BEd (STU), MEd, PhD candidate (UNB), Lecturer - 2024
  • Kress, Margaret, BRS (Manitoba), BEd, MEd (Saskatchewan), PhD (Manitoba), Adjunct Prof - 2015
  • Kristmanson, Paula Lee, (UNB), CFLS (Laval), MEd, PhD (UNB), Prof - 2006
  • Landine, Jeff, BA (UNB), BEd (STU), MEd (UNB), PhD (OISE/U of T), Assoc Prof - 2010
  • Le Bouthillier, Josée, BA (Ottawa), BEd, MA, PhD (UNB), Research Assoc - 2015
  • Lewis, Kelsey, BSc (Trent), BSEd (Medaille College), MEd (Trent), PhD candidate (U of T), Asst Teaching Prof - 2024
  • Massfeller, Helen, BSc (Liverpool John Moores U), MA, PhD (Alberta), Assoc Prof - 2015
  • McGuire, Matt, BA (STU), BEd, MEd, PhD (UNB), McKenna Fellow in Digital Education, Asst Prof - 2023
  • Menon, Nidhi, BSc, MSc (U. Madras), MS (ISU), BEd (CSU), OCT, PhD (OISE/U of T), Asst Teaching Prof - 2024
  • Randall, Lynn, BPE (Brock), BEd, MEd (UNB), PhD (Ohio State), Prof - 2000
  • Rodriguez, Juan, Reg Elementary Teacher (Ministry of Colombia), B Psy (Colombia), MA (Guelph), PhD Pys (Commonwealth), PhD Ed (U of T), Asst Prof - 2020
  • Rogers, Matthew, BA, BEd, MEd, PhD (UNB), Assoc Prof - 2016
  • Rose, Sherry, BEd, MEd, PhD (UNB), Assoc Prof - 2013
  • Rowett, Jen, BScKin, MEd, PhD (UNB), Asst Teaching Prof - 2021
  • Saul, Roger, BA (McGill), BEd, MEd, PhD (York), Prof - 2014
  • Sears, Alan, BEd, MEd (UNB), PhD (UBC), Professor Emeritus - 1988
  • Simon, Natasha, BA (UNB), MA (Carleton), PhD candidate (UNB), Asst Prof & Director of Mi'kmaq Wolastoqey Centre - 2020
  • Sloat, Elizabeth, BEd (UNB), MEd, PhD (McGill), Prof - 1999
  • Smith-Ellis, Shari, BEd, MEd, PhD (UNB), Asst Teaching Prof - 2021
  • Stewart, Kim, BEd, MEd, PhD (UNB), Assoc Prof - 2020
  • Wagner, David, BRS (Mennonite Brethren), BA (Winnipeg), BEd, MEd, PhD (Alta), Prof & Assoc Dean (Graduate Programs) - 2004
  • White, Melissa, BOA (Mt. St. Vin), MA, PhD (OISE), Assoc Prof - 2011
  • Whitty, Pam A.M., BA (McMaster), BEd, MEd (UNB), EdD (Maine), Professor Emeritus - 1991
  • Winslow, Katherine M., BSc (St. F.X.), MS (N Dakota State), PhD (Minn.), Assoc Prof - 1987

Statement of Purpose

The Faculty of Education prepares students to assume leadership roles in education. Graduates are ready to begin a professional career and to broaden and deepen their professional expertise through continuing study. Through a sequence of educational experiences integrating theory and practice, the faculty and its partners in education provide opportunities for the academic and professional development of teachers, guidance personnel, and administrators at all levels in public school systems, community colleges, and other learning environments. Students acquire the knowledge, ethical standards, skills, dispositions, and flexibility needed to address current problems in education both creatively and effectively, and to think critically about professional practice. In all its work, the Faculty seeks to prepare educators who understand the past, delight in the challenges of the present, and look optimistically to the future.

Students have access to centres in the Faculty which provide teaching, research, and educational services to schools and communities. These include centres established for the study of Indigenous education, early childhood education, and second language learning.

  1. Bachelor of Education Programs

There are four undergraduate degree programs that may be followed:

  1. Bachelor of Education School Years Program (10-month BEd)

Students entering the School Years programs will be accepted into one of the following:

Program Option 1: Early Years/Elementary (K- grade 5)

Program Option 2: Middle/Young adult (grades 6-12)

  1. Wabanaki Bachelor of Education (4-year, Elementary)
  2. Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education (2-year)
  3. Bachelor of Education in Adult Education (60 ch or 120 ch). This degree program does not qualify for teacher certification

Bachelor of Education School Years Program (10-month)

Graduates of the BEd School Years Program (10-month) are pursuing careers in education in many jurisdictions in Canada, the United States, and in other parts of the world. Students who successfully complete the school years requirements, are eligible to apply for a New Brunswick teacher's certificate. This certificate is recognized by other Canadian Provinces and most US states. Nevertheless, students should ensure that the specific programs they are following will qualify them for teacher certification in the province, state or country where they hope to work.

Note: The Province of New Brunswick Teacher Certification Regulations under the Education Act states that only Canadian citizens or those holding landed immigrant status, or a work visa are eligible for teacher certification in the Province of New Brunswick.

Applying to the BEd School Years Program (10-month)

Applicants must complete an application package that includes:

  • One written statement outlining the role of a teacher and experiences working with children and/or youth.
  • List of activities relevant to teaching
  • Two references

Note: selected applicants meeting minimum admission requirements will be scheduled for an interview

General BEd School Years Program (10-month) Admissions Requirements

Applicants must have completed a 4-year undergraduate degree (normally 120 credit hours) with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7.

Note: Admission to the BEd School Years Program (10-month) is highly competitive. The minimum CGPA stated may not be sufficient to secure a place.

BEd School Years Program (10-month) Program Option 1: Early Years/Elementary

Applicants to the Early Years/Elementary stream must have completed at least 30 credit hours (10 term courses) in teachable subjects (listed below) and 18 credit hours (6 term courses) from the list of teachable subjects approved by the New Brunswick Teacher Certification Office. The 30 credit hours in Elementary teachable subjects must include:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Environmental Science)
  • Social Studies (History/Classics, Geography, Political Science, Indigenous Studies)
  • French
  • Art
  • Physical Education (Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Exercise Science)
  • Health
  • Music

Note: Students entering this stream will be placed in an elementary school for their practicum. Applicants should note that not all teachable subjects fall into the prerequisite categories.

BEd School Years Program (10-month BEd) Program Option 2: Middle/Young adult

Applicants to the Middle/Young adult stream must have completed at least 30 credit hours (10 term courses) in the first teachable area and 18 credit hours (6 term courses) in the second teachable area or they must have completed at least 24 credit hours (8 term courses) in each of two teachable areas. All applicants must have completed at least one term English course.

Teachable subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Classics, English, French, Geography, History, Indigenous Studies, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Visual Arts, English as a Second Language.

Note: Students entering this stream will be placed in a middle school or a high school. We are unable to offer programs in all teachable areas. Applicants should contact the faculty for advice if their majors and/or minors are not listed above.

Prerequisites to the BEd School Years (10-month) Program

The New Brunswick Department of Education requires that all BEd students entering schools (for practicum or individual course requirements), must provide evidence of a Criminal Record Check (including the vulnerable sector). Students are responsible, at their own expense, to provide evidence of the Criminal Record Check (including vulnerable sector) to the Faculty of Education upon acceptance into the program. Documentation outlining the need for the background check, required by law enforcement agencies in many jurisdictions, will accompany the offer of admission from the Admissions Office.

To be admitted to courses in French second language education, students must possess a high level of French competency. Students must provide evidence of this competency through a French oral proficiency certificate with a minimum level of “Advanced” from the Government of New Brunswick.

Faculty of Education Admission Advantage [FEAA]

The FEAA extends conditional offers of acceptance into the School Years Program (10-month BEd) to exceptional high school and first year UNB (Fredericton) students. FEAA students apply to the BEd School Years Program (10-month) and to the University of New Brunswick Fredericton during the final year of high school or apply to the BEd School Years Program (10-month) during the first year of their UNB (Fredericton) program. In order to apply to FEAA:

  • High School students must achieve a minimum admission average to an undergraduate degree program at UNB (Fredericton) of 80%. 
  • First year UNB (Fredericton) students must complete 30 credit hours and achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 within their first year of undergraduate study.

High school students should complete these steps:

  • Apply to an undergraduate program at UNB (Fredericton), by the application deadline of March 31st.
  • Indicate interest in the FEAA by checking the box in the online application.
  • Complete and submit the components of the FEAA supplementary application to the Admissions Office by June 30th prior to the start of their UNBF degree program.

First year UNB (Fredericton) students should complete and submit the initial component of the Faculty of Education Admission Advantage supplementary application to the Admissions Office by June 30th between the first and second year of their UNBF degree program.

FEAA Progress Criteria

To progress into the BEd School Years Program (10-month), Faculty of Education Admission Advantage students must successfully complete the following Progress Criteria.

  • Enrol at the University of New Brunswick (Fredericton) for their first degree.
  • Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 upon completion of that degree (degree must be completed within a five-year period).
  • Demonstrate continued involvement working and/or volunteering with children and youth.
  • Complete final components of the FEAA supplementary application, including interview.

Securing FEAA status has the following benefits:

  • A place in the Bachelor of Education program, conditional upon meeting progress requirements.
  • Ongoing advising with the Faculty of Education to ensure students meet teachable admission requirements.

BEd School Years Program (10-month) Components

The BEd School Years Program (10-month) is a 60 credit hour degree program (including practicum) to be completed over three academic terms: fall, winter, and summer at UNB. All students must attend on a full-time basis. The Faculty of Education will prepare a timetable for each student each term.

The BEd School Years Program (10-month) focuses on all aspects of the education of children between the ages of 4 and 19, including schooling, community education, family education, and educational intervention. Particular emphasis is placed upon appropriate practice, the integration of subject area content and methodology, and the design of curriculum. The BEd School Years Program (10-month) pattern has the following components.

Common Core Studies

     ED 5001 Teaching and Learning Theories I
     ED 5002 Teaching and Learning Theories II
     ED 5003 Teaching and Learning Theories III
     ED 5035 Inclusive Design

     ED 5070 Cultural Contexts of Education
     ED 5175 Classroom Assessment OR ED 5561 Évaluation et Apprentissage
     ED 5034  Indigenous Education

Pedagogical Studies: Listed in the Fredericton Courses Section of the Calendar. Courses about the teaching of school subjects, enabling students to specialize in particular subjects if desired; courses about particular learner levels; courses which focus on the integration of subject matter, methodologies, or educational concepts across the curriculum.

Program Option 1: Early Years/Elementary

The elementary stream is designed for prospective teachers who wish to be knowledgeable in teaching the broad range of subjects reflected in the elementary school curriculum. Students take the following courses in seven (7) subject areas and should consult with Faculty Advisors when a specific course is not listed.

Visual Education

     ED 5209 Creativity and Visual Arts in Teaching and Learning

Literacy Education

     ED 5355 Literacy Learning in Early Years    OR

     ED 5562 La littératie a l'élémentaire II

Mathematics Education

     ED 5424  Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School

Music Education

     ED 5242  Music for the Classroom Teacher or

     ED 5243 Music in the Elementary School

Physical Education

     ED 5478 Health and Physical Education in the Elementary School

Science Education

     ED 5505 Teaching Science in the Elementary School

Social Studies Education

     ED 5621 Introduction to Social Studies in Elementary Education

With the remaining 6 credit hours, students may choose electives from the following subjects:

  • Arts Education (Visual Arts/Drama)
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Indigenous Education
  • International Education
  • Literacy Education
  • Mathematics Education
  • Physical Education and Health
  • Second Language Education (ESL)
  • Second Language Education (FSL)
  • Science Education
  • Social Studies Education (including geography)

Program Option 2: Middle/Young adult

The Middle/Young adult stream is designed for prospective teachers who wish to specialize in teaching one or more of the subjects reflected in the middle and high school curriculum. Normally, students pursue 2 teachable concentrations based on course work from their previous undergraduate degree. Each concentration must consist of 9 credit hours in the areas chosen (those in the Physical Education and Health concentration must complete 12 credit hours in that area). The concentration areas for this option are:

  • Arts Education (Visual Arts)
  • Indigenous Education
  • International Education
  • Literacy Education
  • Mathematics Education
  • Physical Education and Health
  • Second Language Education (ESL)
  • Second Language Education (FSL)
  • Science Education
  • Social Studies Education (history & classics and/or geography)

Program Option 2 concentration course requirements are:

Arts Education (9 ch)
     Visual Education

 ED 5209 Creativity and Visual Arts in Teaching and Learning

 ED 5154 Creativity, Images and Meaning

 ED 5213 Issues in Art Education

Indigenous Education
     Choose courses in consultation with Mi’kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre.

International Education
     ED 5071 Education in International Contexts

     ED 5801 International Baccalaureate Educator Certificate Introductory Professional Seminar

     ED 5802 International Baccalaureate Educator Certificate Advanced Professional Seminar

Literacy Education  
     ED 5353 Teaching Secondary English I

     ED 5354 Teaching Secondary English II

     plus, one other approved literacy education course

Mathematics Education
     ED 5422 Teaching High School Mathematics

     plus, two other mathematics education courses

Physical Education and Health

     Physical Education:

             ED 5488 Teaching of Games for the Secondary Physical Education Teacher

             ED 5492 Introduction to the Teaching of Secondary Physical Education

             ED 5493 Teaching Methods in Secondary Physical Education

     Health Education:

ED 3063 Health Promotion in Schools

ED 5452 Personal Wellness Education    

Note: Choose all three physical education courses and one health education course.

Second Language Education (ESL)
     ED 5564 Introduction to Second Language Education
     ED 5565 Advanced Studies in ESL Education 
     ED 5566 Field Experience in TESL 

     ED 5575 Reflection on Second Language Theory and Practice

     Note: For CTESL certificate, consult the Faculty.

Second Language Education (FSL)
     ED 5561 Évaluation et Apprentissage
     ED 5562 La littératie a l'élémentaire I
     ED 5563 La littératie a l'élémentaire II

     ED 5568 Français langue seconde I – Secondaire  OR

     ED 5575 Reflection on Second Language Theory and Practice

     Note: For FSL certificate, consult the Faculty.

Science Education
     ED 5511 Introduction to Science Education

     ED 5513 Advanced Studies in Science Education I

     plus, one other approved science education course

Social Studies Education
     ED 5625 Introduction to Teaching Secondary Social Studies

     ED 5626 Introduction to Teaching Secondary History

     plus, one other approved social studies education course

Pedagogical Studies Courses and Electives

Early Childhood Education
     ED 5032 Inclusion from the Early Years

     ED 5062 Cultural Constructions of Childhood

     ED 5102 Curriculum and Evaluation in the Early Years

     ED 5105 Connecting Home and Schooled Literacies
     ED 5167 Interpreting Play for Curriculum Development

     ED 5182 Problem Solving with Young Children

     ED 5184 Parental Involvement in Schooling

     ED 5362 Symbolic Representation in Children's Play, Pictures and Print

Health Education
     ED 5452 Personal Wellness Education

Independent Studies
     ED 4191, 5191 Independent Studies
     ED 5013, 5033, 5043 Special Topics in Education

Indigenous Education
     INDG 3688 Contemporary Canadian First Nations Children's Literature
     ED 3022 First Nations Epistemology

     ED 5034 Indigenous Education
     ED 4686 Teaching the First Nations Learner
     ED 4688 Teaching First Nations Children’s Literature
     ED 5162 Integrated Curriculum for the First Nations Learner
     ED 5683 First Nations Education Seminar
     ED 5684 The Anthropology of Knowledge
     ED 5685 Teaching First Nations Language

International Education
     ED 5071 Education in International Contexts

     ED 5801 International Baccalaureate Educator Certificate Introductory Professional Seminar

     ED 5802 International Baccalaureate Educator Certificate Advanced Professional Seminar

Literacy Education
     ED 3362 Access to Literacy
     ED 5105 Connecting Home and Schooled Literacies
     ED 5313 Cultural Studies through Theatre
     ED 5315 Dramatization of Literature
     ED 5352 Teaching Writing
     ED 5353 Teaching Secondary English I
     ED 5354 Teaching Secondary English II
     ED 5361 Challenging the Authority of Texts
     ED 5362 Symbolic Representation in Children's Play, Pictures and Print
     ED 5357 Poetry K-12
     ED 5355 Literacy Learning in Early Years
     ED 5356 Literacy Learning in the Middle School
     ED 5358 Critical/Cultural Literacy
     ED 5359 Cultivating Proficient Readers
     ED 5562 La littératie a l''élémentaire I
     ED 5563 La littératie a l'élémentaire II
     ED 5684 The Anthropology of Literacy and Learning

Mathematics Education
     ED 3415 Developing Numeracy
     ED 3416 Developing Geometrical Concepts
     ED 5422 Teaching High School Mathematics
     ED 5423 Teaching Middle School Mathematics
     ED 5424 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
     ED 5427 Trends in Mathematics Education
     ED 5428 Mathematics Across the Curriculum
     ED 5429 The Role of Language in the Teaching of Mathematics

Measurement and Evaluation
     ED 5175 Classroom Assessment
     ED 5561 Évaluation et Apprentissage

Multimedia Studies
     ED 5698 Multimedia Studies in Education
     ED 5699 The Role of Media in Education

Music Education

     ED 5241 Philosophy of Music Education
     ED 5242 Music for the Classroom Teacher
     ED 5243 Music in the Elementary School

Physical Education
     ED 3475 Movement Education for the Elementary Teacher
     ED 5478 Health and Physical Education in the Elementary School
     ED 5492 Introduction to the Teaching of Secondary Physical Education
     ED 5488 Teaching of Games for the Secondary Physical Education Teacher
     ED 5493 Teaching Methods in Secondary Physical Education
     ED 5494 Teaching Physical Education

School Counselling 
     ED 5065 Personal Growth and Helping
     ED 5141 Orientation to Counselling
     ED 5142 Career Guidance
     ED 5143 Group Theory and Skills

Science Education
     ED 5505 Teaching Science in the Elementary School
     ED 5511 Introduction to Science Education
     ED 5512, ED 5514 Special Topics in Science Education I, II
     ED 5513 Advanced Studies in Science Education I
     ED 5515 Science Education and the Learner
     ED 5521 Science Education Seminar and Project

Note: All courses listed in the following section with French titles/descriptions are offered in French. Students may be required to take a language proficiency test before permission is granted to enrol.

Second Language Education
     ED 5561 Évaluation et Apprentissage
     ED 5562 La littératie a l'élémentaire I
     ED 5563 La littératie a l'élémentaire II
     ED 5564 Introduction to Second Language Education
     ED 5565 Advanced Studies in ESL Education 
     ED 5566 Field Experience in TESL
     ED 5568 Français langue seconde I - Secondaire
     ED 5569 Français langue seconde II - Secondaire
     ED 5575 Reflection on Second Language Theory and Practice

Social Studies Education
     ED 3621 Introduction to the Social Studies
     ED 5641 Geography in Education
     ED 4621 Learning to Learn about teaching in Social Studies and Science
     ED 4643 Geography of Canada
     ED 5620 Introduction to Teaching Social Studies
     ED 5621 Introduction to Social Studies in Elementary Education
     ED 5622 Global Education
     ED 5623 Teaching Canadian Studies
     ED 5624 Exploring and Teaching about Worldviews
     ED 5625 Introduction to Teaching Secondary Social Studies
     ED 5626 Introduction to Teaching Secondary History

Visual Education
     ED 5154 Creativity, Images and Meaning
     ED 5209 Creativity and Visual Arts in Teaching and Learning
     ED 5211 Integrated Learning Through Art
     ED 5213 Issues in Art Education

Field Experiences

     ED 5050 Practicum

Field Experiences (Practicum) - BEd School Years Program (10-month)

The school-based experience component of the BEd School Years Program (10-month) involves an observation practicum during K-12 students’ first week of classes in September, a seven-week Intermediate Practicum in the fall term, and an eight-week Advanced Practicum during the winter term.

General practicum regulations for 10-month BEd

The Faculty of Education may only place students in school settings within the New Brunswick public school system in cooperation with the New Brunswick public school system, and with the ongoing permission of a School District or School as appropriate. Such Schools and/or School Districts are not required to accept or maintain intern placements.

  • Practicum placements are evaluated on a pass/fail basis. If a pre-service teacher is removed from their practicum by the Faculty of Education, or a School District and/or a School, or their practicum performance does not meet expectations a grade of NCR will be assigned.
  • In their field experiences students participate in teaching and learning activities in an educational setting approved by the Faculty. Responsibility for arranging student teaching placements, throughout the province of New Brunswick, rests within the Faculty of Education. Students must not attempt to arrange their own practicum school placements. The Faculty of Education will attempt to secure one practicum placement for each student.
  • Students are responsible for all travel and living expenses incurred during the practicum.
  • Students wishing to be placed in a French Immersion classroom for their practicum must meet the minimum Oral Proficiency requirements of the School District.
  • Students who have failed the practicum (that is, received a grade of NCR) are required to wait one academic year before applying to the Faculty of Education for an opportunity to make a further attempt at the practicum. Students, in so applying to the Field Services Committee of the Faculty of Education, must establish that the factors causing the failure have changed and that there is reason to presume that a further attempt at the practicum would be successful. The request by a student to make a further attempt at the practicum must be submitted in writing and must satisfy the Dean of Education and the Field Services Committee on both of the above points. In all such cases, there is no obligation on the part of the Faculty of Education, through the Dean of Education and the Field Services Committee, to grant students a chance to make a further attempt at the practicum. In cases where the Dean of Education and the Field Services Committee deny a student a chance to make a further attempt at the practicum, the student will be required to withdraw from the Faculty of Education.
  • Any appeal with regard to receipt of a grade of NCR on the practicum must follow the University appeal policies. (See Section B, III, Item L; Review of the Grades)
  • Students who do not complete the practicum for reasons other than receiving grades of NCR and/or being removed from a practicum by the Faculty of Education or a School District and/or a School in the New Brunswick public school system may be awarded a grade of incomplete for the practicum. In such cases, the Faculty of Education shall work with the student to attempt to arrange a subsequent placement for the student, recognizing always the limitation to practicum placements set out in the regulation.

Time limit - BEd School Years Program (10-month)

The maximum time permitted between the first registration and the completion of the BEd degree in accordance with the regulations in effect at the time of first registration shall normally be 4 years.

Wabanaki BEd (4-Year, Elementary)

The Mi’kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre has administered a BEd for Indigenous students at UNB since 1977. Recent changes to the program address today’s realities in terms of technologies, Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s recommendations, and most importantly Wabanaki* community needs and input. Among these changes is the name change to Wabanaki Bachelor of Education (4-Year, Elementary) [WBEd].

*Wabanaki means “the first to greet the dawn” and is an inclusive term for all Indigenous peoples of the Atlantic region (Wolastoqey, Mi’kmaq, Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Wabanaki, Innu, Inuit, Métis, and Urban Aboriginal peoples)

The WBEd is a degree program specializing in Wabanaki languages, cultures and worldviews through involvement of Elders and other knowledge keepers. The WBEd is delivered to Wabanaki communities using land-based and place-based pedagogies as well as current online learning technologies. It honours lived-experiences and current realities of students enrolled in the program who can complete program from home (with the exception of land-based gatherings). Select courses provide practical school experience. The WBEd adopts a cohort model, admitting 30 students in each cohort. An optional Mi’kmaq or Wolastoqey language certificate is embedded within the degree.

Applying to the Wabanaki BEd Program (4-Year, Elementary)

Applicants will complete an application package that includes:

  • Responses to questions about teaching goals experiences working with children and/or youth.
  • List of activities relevant to teaching
  • Two references
  • Interview for selected applicants meeting minimum admission requirements 

Wabanaki BEd Program (4-Year, Elementary) Admissions Requirements

Applicants should have successfully completed high school or equivalent. Applicants who have completed other academic programs may have the high school requirement waived. Preference will be given to Wabanaki applicants with relevant experience working with Indigenous youth, schools, and communities.

Note: Admission to the Wabanaki BEd Program is highly competitive. The minimum admission requirements may not be sufficient to secure a place.

Wabanaki BEd Program (4-Year, Elementary) Components

The Wabanaki BEd (4-Year, Elementary) consists of 138 credit hours of study, including the practicum. The courses comprise three major areas, with credits normally assigned as follows:

Content block courses (57 ch)

Literacy Education (12 ch)

     ED 5355 Literacy Learning in Early Years

     ED 5102 Curriculum and Evaluation in the Early Years

     ED 5359 Cultivating Proficient Readers

     ED 4688 Teaching First Nations Children’s Literature

Math Education (12 ch)

     ED 3415 Developing Numeracy

     ED 3416 Developing Geometrical Concepts

     ED 5424 Teaching Mathematics in Elementary School

     ED 5425 Indigenous Mathematics

Science Education (9 ch)

     ED 5505 Teaching Science in Elementary School

     ED 5506 The Nature of Science

     ED 5507 Indigenous Perspectives in Science

Social Studies Education (9 ch)

     ED 5621 Introduction to Social Studies in Elementary Education

     ED 5627 Contact and Post-Contact Around the World

     ED 5645 Treaties and Canadian Geography

Aesthetics Education (6 ch)

     ED 5209 Creativity and Visual Arts in Teaching and Learning

     ED 5243 Music in the Elementary School

Health Education (6 ch)

     ED 5478 Health and Physical Education in the Elementary School

     ED 3063 Health Promotion in Schools

Technology Education (3 ch)

     ED 5976 Instructional Technology Across the Curriculum

Core Studies (63 ch)

Foundations (33 ch)

     ED 3021 Human Development and Learning: An Overview

     ED 3031 The Education of Exceptional Learners

     ED 3033 Teaching in a Cultural Context

     ED 3051 School Law and Organization

     ED 4685 Treaty Education

     ED 5001, ED 5002, ED 5003, Teaching and Learning Theories I, II, and III

     ED 3053 Wabanaki Schools in New Brunswick

     ED 5075 History of Education

     ED 5097 Differentiating Instruction in the Classroom

     ED 5175 Classroom Assessment

Language Certificate (15 ch)        

     INDG 3685 Mi’kmaq Language I or INDG 3686 Wolastoqey Language I

     INDG 3695 Mi’kmaq Language II or INDG 3696 Wolastoqey Language II

     INDG 4675 Mi’kmaq Language III or INDG 4696 Wolastoqey Language III

     INDG 4676 Mi’kmaq Language IV or INDG 4697 Wolastoqey Language IV

     ED 5586 Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey Language Teaching Methods

Other Teachable Courses (15 ch)

     ENGL 1103 Fundamentals of Clear Writing

     ENGL 1104 Fundamentals of Effective Writing

     ED 5034 Indigenous Education

     INDG 3684 Aspects of Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey Culture

     INDG 4686 Wabanaki Worldviews

Practicum (18 ch)      

     ED 4000 18 week practicum

Field Experiences (Practicum) - Wabanaki BEd Program (4-Year, Elementary)

Wabanaki BEd students will complete 18 weeks of practicum in approved public or Indigenous community schools. The entire 18 weeks can be completed in a single school or split into two 9-week blocks in different schools (normally a public school and Indigenous community school).

Time limit - Wabanaki BEd Program (4-year Elementary)

The maximum time permitted between the first registration and completion of the Wabanaki BEd (4-year Elementary) in accordance with the regulations in effect at the time of the first registration shall normally be 8 consecutive calendar years. 

BEd in Early Childhood Education Program (2-year)

The Bachelor of Education degree in Early Childhood Education is a blended degree program completed with 60 credit hours from community college followed by 78 credit hours from UNB. The UNB component includes 9 credit hours of practicum placements in kindergarten to grade three (K-3) classrooms. This component focuses on understanding current early childhood research, theory, practice, policy, and pedagogical practices in a range of early childhood community and public school settings. There is an option to substitute these 9 credit hours of practicum with 9 credit hours of additional UNB courses as approved by advisor and early childhood faculty for learners who wish to opt out of teacher certification. 

Applying to the BEd in Early Childhood Education Program (2-year)

  • Completed application form
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Two references (one academic and one character)
  • Application statement
  • Interview for selected applicants meeting minimum admission requirements 

BEd in Early Childhood Education Program (2-year) Admission Requirements

Applicants enter this degree program with a two-year diploma in ECE from a recognized community college with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 and with at least 270 hours of practicum placement with children in childcare sites (ages 0-4). Admission is highly competitive and therefore minimum levels may not be sufficient to secure a spot. Applicants from Atlantic Canada are given priority during the admission process. 

BEd in Early Childhood Education Program (2-year) Components

Courses

     ED 3020 BEd in Early Childhood Education Practicum

     ED 5034 Indigenous Education

     ED 3211 Introduction to Art and Creative Education

     ED 3415 Developing Numeracy

     ED 3511 Introduction to Science Education

     ED 3475 Movement Education for the Elementary Teacher

     ED 4021 BEd in Early Childhood Education Practicum

     ED 4054 Research in Early Childhood Studies

     ED 4361 Multi Modal Literacies in Early Childhood Education

     ED 4363 Children’s Literature, Singing, Poetry and Performance

     ED 4452 Health, Equity and Well-Being

     ED 5062 Cultural Constructions of Childhood

     ED 5102 Curriculum and Evaluation in the Early Years

     ED 5103 Project Approach in the Early Years

     ED 5104 Observation and Pedagogical Documentation

     ED 5105 Connecting Home and Schooled Literacies

     ED 5106 Digital Literacies in the Early Years

     ED 5167 Interpreting Play for Curriculum Development

     ED 5175 Classroom Assessment

     ED 5181 Feminist Theory and Education

     ED 5182 Problem Solving with Young Children

     ED 5242 Music for the Classroom Teacher

     ED 5355 Literacy Learning in the Early Years

     ED 5362 Symbolic Representation in Children’s Play, Pictures and Print

     ED 5621 Introduction to Social Studies in Elementary Education

Field Experiences (Practicum) - BEd in Early Childhood Education Program (2-year)

Practicum placements will be self-arranged, in consultation with host educator and principal, and ECE Team. Practicum placements are evaluated on a CR/NCR basis

To meet the diverse learning goals of early childhood educators completing the BEd in Early Childhood Education (2-year) degree, there is an option for learners who wish to opt out of teacher certification. Those early childhood educators substitute the 9 credit hours of UNB practicum placement for 9 credit hours in additional UNB courses as approved by advisor and the early childhood faculty.

Time limit - BEd in Early Childhood Education Program (2-year)

Full Time – two years, 6 full terms (4 courses per term on split term basis)

Part Time – maximum five years to complete

BEd in Adult Education Program

The BEd in Adult Education is designed for learners who have at least one year (or equivalent) of experience working with adults in educational, training, counselling or similar roles.

The program outcome is to prepare individuals for teaching adult learners or for coordinating, developing, and managing adult learning programs.

Applying to the BEd in Adult Education Program

Applicants must complete an application package that includes:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter outlining academic and personal goals for program

General BEd in Adult Education Program Admissions Requirements

Applicants need at least one year (or equivalent) of experience working with adults in educational, training, counselling or similar roles.

BEd in Adult Education Program (4-year) 120ch

The BEd in Adult Education 4-year program consists of a minimum of 120 credit hours of accumulated study. This program is open to individuals. The program consists of three major elements, with credits normally assigned as follows:

Education Courses: 48 ch

Core Studies
     ADED 3024 Understanding the Adult Learner

     ADED 3115 Methods and Strategies in Adult Education

     ADED 4042 Introduction to Adult Education

     Note: 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 Practicum in Adult Education (3 ch)   OR

     ADED 5010 Advanced Practicum in Adult Education (6 ch)

     Note: 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.

Arts/Science Elective Courses: 30 ch

     Made up from arts and science electives.

Prior Learning Credits/Electives: 42 ch

     Approved electives or credit for prior experience. At least half the credits for the BEd degree     

     must be UNB credits. Of the 120 credit hours required for the four-year BEd in Adult  

     Education a maximum of 42 credit hours is allowed for prior learning.

BEd in Adult Education, Consecutive Program (60ch)

The BEd in Adult Education, Consecutive program is a 60 credit hours program that focuses on all aspects of teaching adult learners. In consultation with Faculty of Education advisors, students choose appropriate courses according to the following requirements.

Education Courses: 48 ch

Core Studies
     ADED 3024 Understanding the Adult Learner

     ADED 3115 Methods and Strategies in Adult Education

     ADED 4042 Introduction to Adult Education

     Note: 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 Practicum in Adult Education (3 ch)    OR 

     ADED 5010 Advanced Practicum in Adult Education (6ch)

     Note: 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.

Arts/Science Elective Courses: 12 ch

     Made up from arts and science electives.

Occupational/Technical/Academic Specialization Courses: 6 ch

     Approved electives or credit for prior experience. At least half the credits for the BEd degree

     must be UNB credits. Of the 60 credit hours required for the two-year Consecutive BEd in

     Adult Education a maximum of 6 credit hours is allowed for prior learning. Up to six (6) credit

     hours for prior learning may be granted in consultation with Faculty of Education advisors and

     in accordance with PLA regulations.

BEd in Adult Education Program Components

Inclusive Education
     ADED 4032 Accessibility for Adult Learners  

Field Studies
     ADED 3015 Practicum in Adult Education
     ADED 5010 Advanced Practicum in Adult Education
     ADED 5011 Preparing for Prior Learning Assessment

History, Philosophy and Practice
     ADED 3011 Professional Ethics for Practitioners of Adult Education

     ADED 3115 Methods and Strategies in Adult Education
     ADED 4042 Introduction to Adult Education

Human Development and Learning
     ADED 3024 Understanding the Adult Learner
     ADED 4102 Transition to Adulthood
     ADED 5022 Transformative Learning

Independent Studies
     ED 4191, ED 5191 Independent Studies
     ADED 5156 Special Topics in Adult Education

Social, Cultural and Political Contexts of Education
     ADED 3114 Introduction to Workplace Learning
     ADED 4012 Diversity and Inclusion in Adult Learning
     ADED 4045 Issues in Training and Development
     ADED 4061 Advising and Mentoring Adult Learners
     ADED 5157 Adult Education and Community Development

Time limit - BEd in Adult Education Program

The maximum time permitted between the first registration and completion of the BEd in Adult Education in accordance with the regulations in effect at the time of the first registration shall normally be 8 consecutive calendar years. 

Certificate in Adult Education

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

Education Courses: 36 ch including

Core Studies

     ADED 3024 Understanding the Adult Learner

     ADED 3115 Methods and Strategies in Adult Education

     ADED 4042 Introduction to Adult Education

     Note: 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 Practicum in Adult Education (3 ch) or ADED 5010 Advanced Practicum in Adult Education(6 ch)

     Note: 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 (Embedded within the BEd School Years Program (10-month))

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: 

Required:
ED 5355 Literacy Learning the Early Years

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

ED 5062 Cultural Constructions of Childhood

A practicum in a K-3 setting (at least 50%)

Eligibility

In order to be eligible to enrol in the CECE, candidates must be currently enrolled in a BEd program. 

Certificate in Teaching French as a Second Language (CTFSL) (Embedded within the BEd School Years Program (10-month))

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:

Elementary stream

ED 5561, ED 5562, ED 5563
OR
Middle/Young adult stream

ED 5561, ED 5568, ED 5569

A practicum

in an FSL context (at least 50%)

The New Brunswick Oral Proficiency Interview (Minimum of Advanced)

ED 5575 (Reflection on Second Language Theory and Practice) is not required but it is highly recommended.

Eligibility

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

International Baccalaureate Educator Certificate in Teaching and Learning (Embedded within the BEd School Years Program (10-month))

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

  • Two IB related courses
  • ED 5801: Introductory IB Professional Seminar
  • ED 5802: Advanced IB Professional Seminar
  • Regular engagement with IB professional communities of practice including practicing IB teachers, mentors, IB Educator Certificate students and more.
  • IB practicum: minimum 7 weeks in an IB World School
  • Capping Inquiry/Summer Showcase: As part of the School Years BEd program, all students are required to complete a summer showcase project. Evidence of an IB theme is required for IB Educator Certificate students.
  • 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 practicum in an IB World School, which may require relocation, at the student’s expense.

Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (CTESL) (Stand-alone, or embedded within the BEd School Years Program (10-month))

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:

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

One approved course

     language education, cultural studies or literacy

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:

  • TOEFL iBT: overall 101 with minimum of 23 in listening, 24 in reading, 27 in speaking and 27 in writing
  • IELTS Academic: overall 7 with minimum of 7 on each skill area
  • 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 – Practicing Teachers (online, stand-alone)

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

Two IB related courses

     ED 5801 Introductory IB Professional Seminar

     ED 5802: Advanced IB Professional Seminar

Regular engagement with IB professional communities of practice

     Including practicing IB teachers, mentors, IB Educator Certificate students and more

Capping Inquiry/Summer Showcase

     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 a Bachelor of Education issued by a certified institution.

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:

  • Professional Growth
  • Early Childhood
  • Elementary Education
  • Literacy Education
  • French Immersion Education
  • French Second Language Education
  • Mathematics and Literacy Education
  • Science Education
  • Social Studies Education

Consult the Faculty for course requirements.

Regulations for DAUS Not Covered by General University Regulations

Wabanaki Governance Certificate and Wabanaki Governance Diploma

The Wabanaki Governance Program will offer a Certificate and Diploma option, with the goal to develop culturally competent leaders equipped with an understanding of treaty rights, policies, Wabanaki cultures, languages, and worldviews. Students will develop leadership skills rooted in Wabanaki principles, learn to conceptualize self-governance, and advocate for policies supporting Indigenous rights and sustainable development. Through community-based projects, students will apply leadership theories and develop organizational behaviour practices that are inclusive and culturally responsive. This program also emphasizes the preservation and revitalization of Indigenous languages and cultural practices, preparing graduates to contribute meaningfully to their communities and inspire positive change.

The Certificate option will consist of 8 core courses (24 ch), while the Diploma will include all of the Certificate courses and an additional 12 courses for a total of 60 ch, to provide a more in-depth offering.

The Wabanaki Governance Program is designed for a diverse range of individuals committed to enhancing their leadership skills and governance expertise within Indigenous communities and organizations. The target clientele includes aspiring and current Indigenous leaders, community organizers, and professionals working in sectors such as education, health, social services, and government. This program is beneficial for those who want to strengthen their understanding of traditional governance models, contemporary political issues, and strategies for sustainable development. By integrating Indigenous knowledge systems with modern leadership practices, the diploma aims to empower participants to effectively address community challenges, advocate for self-determination, and drive positive social change.

Eligibility

The Wabanaki Governance programs will be of particular interest to individuals with connection to Indigenous communities who are passionate about strengthening Indigenous governance, leadership, and cultural preservation.

Wabanaki Governance Certificate

Students should be professionals, currently working in a leadership capacity within their Indigenous communities. The Certificate option will be the main offering for working professionals and will be delivered in-person, in Indigenous communities. However, students attending UNB in-person (or via synchronous online delivery) may also choose the certificate path as an exit credential. 

Wabanaki Governance Diploma

Students should be professionals, currently working in a leadership capacity within their Indigenous communities. The Diploma will be an on-campus (synchronous online) offering, for all UNB students.

Admission

  • Approval of the Mi’kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre (MWC)
  • Personal statement
  • Two references

Components

Wabanaki Governance Certificate: 24 ch

INDG 3055 First Nations Leadership Foundations 3 ch

INDG 1105 Writing in Indigenous Contexts 3 ch

INDG 3682 Kikuwosson/Wksitqamu: A land-based field course 3 ch

INDG 3621 Current Topics in Self- Governance 3 ch

INDG 3685 Mi’kmaq Language I or INDG 3686 Wolastoqey Language I 3 ch

INDG 3684 Aspects of Wolastoqey and Mi’kmaq Culture 3 ch

INDG 4194 Peace and Friendship Treaties 3 ch

INDG 3056 Practicing Leadership in First Nations Community Projects 3 ch

Wabanaki Governance Diploma: 24 ch (detailed above) plus 36 ch

INDG 3114 Introduction to Workplace Learning in First Nations Communities

INDG 4664 First Nations Entrepreneurship

INDG 4686 Wabanaki Worldviews

INDG 3922 Technology in Governance and Leadership

INDG 3052 Place of Art in Indigenous Community Healing

INDG 3695 Mi’kmaq Language II or INDG 3696 - Wolastoqey Language II

INDG 4056 Advanced Community Projects

INDG 4665 First Nations Perspectives and Organizational Behaviour

ED 5627 Contact and Post- Contact Around the World

INDG 3623 Netukulimk: Indigenous Approaches to Resource Management

INDG 3622 Indigenous Knowledge and Research

INDG 3624 Indigenous Dispute Resolution

Time limit

Wabanaki Governance Certificate: Full-time: 1 year, part-time: 2 years.

Wabanaki Governance Diploma: Full time: 1.5 years, part-time: 3 years.

Note: The MWC may choose to waive the personal statement and reference requirement for a student who successfully completes the Certificate in Wabanaki Governance when applying to the Diploma in Wabanaki Governance.

Wocopsqoltine weci Spiqiqahtuqweq/Weli’kwejik Elaqsultiek Program

The Faculty of Education offers a Wocopsqoltine weci Spiqiqahtuqweq/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:

  • High school graduates.
  • Students with Grade 11 who have been out of school for at least 3 years.
  • 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 Spiqiqahtuqweq/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 Spiqiqahtuqweq/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.

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.

Student Standing

  • A grade of D shall meet the prerequisite requirements for DAUS courses unless otherwise stated in the Calendar.
  • In course offerings of other Faculties/Departments, students must meet the prerequisite requirements of that Faculty/Department.
  • A grade of C shall be the minimum acceptable grade in courses for the DAUS.
  • No course can be credited without prior approval of a faculty advisor.

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.

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.

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.

  1. University Regulations

Students are urged to read the General University Regulations, Section B of this Calendar, and in particular the subsection headed Grading System and Classification.
Any point not covered in the following regulations will be governed by the General University Regulations.

Please refer to Section B of this calendar for more information on general Admission regulations.

5. Faculty Regulations

Student rights and responsibilities

Bachelor of Education [BEd] students have rights and responsibilities while they are on campus at UNB, in schools, on social media, as well as other online and in-person spaces. These are intended to help ensure a safe and effective learning environment for all.

Safe learning environment

Right: To a safe learning environment free from harassment and bullying.

Responsibility: To create and maintain a safe learning environment free from

harassment and bullying.

Observable behaviours: Acting, speaking, and writing using language that is thoughtful,

inclusive, neutral, and non-judgmental.

Fair treatment

Right: To be treated fairly and without discrimination based on diversity in all its forms.

Responsibility: To treat others fairly and without discrimination based on diversity in all

its forms.

Observable behaviours: Maintaining civil discourse in speech and in writing that is

respectful of other perspectives, inclusive, and responsive to the learning needs of students and peers.

Practicum

Right: To be placed with a practicum teacher and faculty mentor who foster a

welcoming, inclusive, and respectful practicum.

Responsibility: To promote inclusive and respectful teaching and learning environments

at their practicum schools and to be accountable to all relevant policies.

Observable behaviours: Receiving feedback from practicum teachers and faculty

mentors, demonstrating reflection on teaching and learning, and seeking opportunities for growth.

Process for addressing serious concerns arising from BEd student conduct

First action: A concern about a BEd student’s conduct can brought to the attention of a faculty member, Field Services Director, or Associate Dean by another student, faculty member, faculty mentor, or teacher/administrator at a practicum school. The concern should be then brought to the Associate Dean who will have a conversation with relevant parties about the alleged conduct. If the concern is substantiated, a first notice of concern will be drafted and placed in the student’s file. The student will articulate ways that they will correct and/or not repeat the conduct. If the conduct is corrected and not repeated, no further action will be taken.

Second action: A second notice of concern will be drafted, and the student will be required to meet with the Dean or Associate Dean about the nature of the conduct and the next steps. The Dean or Associate Dean will require a signed, clearly articulated pathway, and timeframe for improved conduct.

Third action: A third notice of concern may result in the removal of the student from the practicum and/or BEd program.

Note: If the conduct is egregious, Field Services and the Dean may require immediate removal from the practicum school and the corresponding practicum course without any written notices of concern.

University Wide Regulations from UNB Undergraduate Calendar 2023-2024:

General Course Regulations, Section B Classroom, Lab, Clinical and Fieldwork Safety Decorum https://www.unb.ca/academics/calendar/undergraduate/current/regulations/universitywideacademicregula tions/i-generalcourseregulation/b.classroomlabclinicalfieldworkandsafetydecorum.html

Section B: General Regulations on Student Non Academic Conduct https://www.unb.ca/academics/calendar/undergraduate/current/regulations/studentnonacademicconduct.

Student Standing

Letter grades are assigned in accordance with university regulations.

  • A grade of C shall be the minimum acceptable grade in courses taken to meet requirements for the Bachelor of Education degree.
  • A BEd degree shall be awarded to a student who successfully completes the number of credit hours and approved courses indicated in the program outlined. In addition, students must successfully complete the practicum component if required by the degree program.

Standing and Promotion Requirements

Per university regulations.

Divisions and Distinctions

  • BEd degrees are awarded in divisions as stated in the University Regulations (Section B).
  • A student in the BEd program having a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.8 in Faculty of Education courses, and no grade below C, and whose practicum is deemed satisfactory for this degree by the Dean of Education after consultation with the faculty members who supervised the student's practicum, shall be awarded the BEd degree with Distinction.

Repeating Courses

Per University Regulations

Course Selection

Within the Bachelor of Education program, there are required courses and some elective space. Students should consult with Faculty of Education advisors when choosing electives. 

Substitution Credits

Students may obtain some substitution credit of up to 12 credit hours toward the BEd School Years (10-month) for education courses which have been taken at this or another institution, where the grade received is 'C' or higher, and which meet program requirements. In these cases, alternate education courses must be successfully completed to meet program requirements. 

Re-registration

Students who have withdrawn from the Program must establish that the factors necessitating withdrawal have changed and that there is reason to assume that a further attempt would be successful. The request for re-registration must be submitted in writing and must satisfy the Dean of Education. In such cases there is no obligation on the part of the Faculty to place the student in a similar practicum.

Costs

In addition to those costs listed in Section C of this Calendar, students are responsible for all travel and accommodation costs related to the required practicum experiences throughout the entire BEd program.