Education Programs

Academic

2. Degree requirements include:

a) six credits of undergraduate English courses with at least a C+ average - this may involve: 

• three credits of English literature and three credits of English composition; OR
• six credits of acceptable English literature. 

b) three credits in Math (not including Statistics)

c) three credits in a laboratory science -- a lab component is not required, but recommended. Laboratory Science credit hours are normally selected from Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physical Geography, or Physics. (Upon review, credit hours from other disciplines may be recognized as meeting the Laboratory Science requirement)

d) three credit hours of Canadian Studies. Canadian Studies credit hours are normally selected from Anthropology, English Literature, First Nations Studies, Geography, History, Northern Studies, or Political Science courses containing significant Canadian content. Upon review, credit hours from other disciplines may be recognized as meeting the Canadian Studies requirement

e) 24 credits of undergraduate course work (inclusive of the credit requirements above) in any one of the teachable subjects taught in British Columbia public schools listed below:

Non-Academic

• submit the Experience with Children and Youth statement (resume format);
• submit three Confidential Reference forms;
• submit a Personal Statement Form;
• undergo a Criminal Record Check and provide evidence of this check before being considered for admission.

1. All required coursework must be completed by May 1, prior to commencement of the BEd Secondary Years stream.

2. Admission to the BEd Secondary Years stream has limited enrollment and is competitive. Satisfying the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.

3. Admission rankings are determined by a combination of grade point average (GPA), experience with children, personal statement scores, and letters of reference.

4. You are strongly encouraged to contact a UNBC advisor for assistance with navigating the admission process.

Applications should be submitted as early as possible. Qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Academic 

1. Grade 12 graduation or mature student status

2. English 

Choose one from the following options:

• 4 credits (two courses) at the English Studies 10 or English First Peoples 10 level  
• ENGL 030
• Equivalent

One of:

• Foundations of Math 11
• Workplace Math 11
• Pre-calculus 11
• MATH 0401/0402
• MATH 042
• equivalent Math course, ACCUPLACER or CAT Assessment Test

1. Many employers require high school graduation.

2. Completion of Physics 11 is recommended.

3. You are also encouraged to enhance your employability by enrolling in Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1. OFA courses are scheduled throughout the year at NWCC.

Academic (minimum grade needed in bracket)

There are three options to enter this Program. Choose from one of the following options. 

Option A

1. Grade 11 completion or equivalent

2. English

One of:

• English 11 (C+)
• ENGL 040 (C+)

3. Math 

One of:

• Pre-Calculus 11 (C+)
• MATH 040 (C+)

4. Physics

One of:

• Physics 11 (C+)
• equivalent 

Option B:
completion of ESTR 047 (Intermediate-Level Essential Skills for Trades) with 67% or higher

Option C:
Completion of the following sections of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT):

• Reading Comprehension (12.0)
• Number Operations (12.0)
• Problem Solving (12.0)
• Mechanical Reasoning (51/70, 6th Stanine or higher)
• Electrical Math Assessment (70%)

Admission Advice

1. If you do not meet the above admission requirements, you can gain program entry by successfully completing appropriate assessments and/or upgrading courses. Feedback on the Assessments will be provided to help you make informed decisions about appropriate selection of upgrading courses. For more details, please contact a NLC advisor.

2. After acceptance, you are required to provide proof of:

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) certification
• Occupational First Aid - Level 1
• H2S Alive