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Education certificates and diplomas

We offer six education certificates and diplomas to maximize your academic experience.

 

Certificate in Early Childhood Education

The certificate is designed to provide BEd (School Years) students 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 in Early Years
  2. Three of the following (substitutes are at the discretion of the faculty):
  3. A practicum in a K-3 setting (at least 50%)

In order to be eligible to enroll in the ECE Certificate, candidates must be currently enrolled in the BEd program - Elementary Stream. 

 

Certificate in Teaching French as a Second Language (CTFSL)

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

  1. ED 5568, ED 5569, ED 5561 (secondary stream) OR ED 5562, ED 5563, ED 5561 (elementary stream)
  2. A practicum in an FSL context (at least 50%)
  3. The New Brunswick Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) - minimum of Advanced Plus for French immersion and Advanced for all other FSL teaching contexts. OPI exemptions can be made for students whose first language is French.
  4. ED 5575 (Reflections 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 BEd program and be completing a concentration in FSL.

 

Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language

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

Eligibility

In order to be eligible to enroll in the CTESL, candidates must either have completed an undergraduate degree or be currently enrolled in a BEd program.

In addition, 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 a 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 of Advanced on the NB Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
  4. Minimum of B2 on the CEFR scale (as measured by Cambridge tests or other CEFR validated tests)

Equivalent tests may be considered.

Practicum

Students pursuing the CTESL must successfully complete ED 5566 - Field Experience in TESL. This is a three-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.

 

International Baccalaureate (IB) Educator Certificate in Teaching and Learning

In partnership with the International Baccalaureate (IB), UNB is pleased to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Educator Certificate in Teaching and Learning. Students entering the Faculty of Education (BEd "School Years", Wabanaki BEd, BEd in ECE, and MEd programs as well as practicing teachers within the DAUS program) have the opportunity to earn this certificate online.

The number of IB schools worldwide is growing at an unprecedented rate in both public and independent schools and school systems. The IB serves more than 1.95 million students worldwide. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the IB is offered in over 5,800 schools across 160 countries. The demand for qualified IB educators is high, giving teachers who hold this certificate a significant advantage in finding work after graduation, both locally and abroad.

Students within a BEd or MEd program will complete IB-specific certificate requirements in addition to the regular requirements of their Faculty program.

The IB Certificate requirements include:

  1. Two IB virtual courses
  2. IB Practicum/professional learning community experience.
    • ED 5803: IB Practicum/Professional Learning Community (PLC) Experience 
      Options include: a virtual mentorship, a practicum experience in an IB School or an immersive week-long IB experience.
  3. Students who engage in a practicum experience will participate in a post-practicum debrief session during the summer term. 
  4. Regular engagement with IB professional communities of practice including practicing IB teachers, mentors, IB Educator Certificate students and more.
  5. Capping Inquiry/Summer Showcase: As part of the BEd "School Years" program only, all students are required to complete a summer showcase project (evidence of an IB theme is required for IB Educator Certificate students).

Eligibility

The IB Educator Certificate is open to students in the following programs: BEd "School Years", Wabananki BEd, BEd in ECE, MEd (all programs), as well as practicing teachers through the DAUS program. 

Admission

  • BEd "School Years" Program: In addition to regular program admission requirements, BEd "School Years" applicants interested in pursuing the IB certificate will be required to submit a brief statement (300 – 500 words) that outlines previous experience, if any, with the International Baccalaureate and describes the applicant’s reasons for applying to this particular certificate program. 
  • BEd in ECE Program: Please contact the Coordinator for the BEd in ECE program before registering for IB courses.
  • MEd Programs : Please contact your graduate supervisor before registering for IB courses.
  • DAUS (for practicing teachers): Please see the DAUS "Admissions" section below.

Note: The opportunity to complete the IB Certificate will be offered to a maximum of 36 students per year across the three IB program areas (PYP, MYP, DP). 

Practicum

The practicum/professional learning community (PLC) experience represents a significant learning experience for IB students. Under the oversight and with the support of the IB coordinator, IB students are presented with 3 options: 

Option 1: Virtual Mentorship: The IB student will engage in virtual mentorship. The virtual mentorship will be 8 weeks in length with weekly one-hour virtual meetings. 

Option 2: Practicum Experience: The IB BEd student will complete one of their practicum experiences at an IB accredited school as part of their ED 5050 practicum placement experience. 

Option 3: Immersive Experience: The IB BEd student will engage in a week-long IB immersive experience within an IB setting during the gap week between classes and the practicum.

 

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 choose courses in a variety of areas:

  • Professional growth
  • Early childhood education
  • Elementary education
  • School counselling
  • Exceptionalities
  • Literacy education
  • French immersion education
  • French as a second language education
  • Mathematics education
  • Science education
  • Social studies education
  • Visual art education

Consult the faculty for course requirements.

Admissions

Students who hold a BEd degree or the equivalent (certified teachers with a BA or BT) are eligible for admission to the DAUS.

DAUS applicants will need to submit the DAUS form with their UNB Application.

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.

Transfer credits

Students may not transfer more than 12 credit hours from UNB or another university for credit toward the DAUS.

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.

 

Certificate in Adult Education

The Faculty of Education offers degree credit courses leading to a Certificate in Adult Education.

This program is designed to provide participants with a stand-alone certificate or the first step towards a Bachelor of Education in Adult Education degree. You will learn to be an adult teacher, trainer or counsellor by learning techniques, methods and philosophy of adult education.

The certificate program is open to individuals who have met normal admission requirements for the BEd. The certificate requires a total of 36 ch. Consult the UNB Fredericton Faculty of Education coordinator of student programs (adulted@unb.ca) for advising and course selection.

More information on how to apply to one of our BEd programs, certificates or diplomas.