The secondary option prepares you to teach specialty areas in grades 8-12 in BC schools. Admission is based on academic studies during your initial studies, and during the BEd program, you are introduced to the Principles of Teaching, adolescent development and methodology for teaching specialization subjects.
This option prepares students to teach one or two subject specializations in all grades (8-12) in the secondary school. It comprises 61- 65 credits of coursework. Course sequence may vary according to course schedule.
Chef Education Concentration Degree Path or, Concurrent Path (Currently teaching in a B.C. public school)
Modern Languages
Chinese
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Punjabi
Russian
Spanish
Science
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Earth Science
Physics
Social Studies
Geography
History
Social Science
Teacher candidates are committed to 12 months of accelerated studies from September to August. There are no extended holiday breaks scheduled. Vacations, weddings and other personal events must not conflict with classes or practica.
Cohort Descriptions
Secondary teacher candidates register in cohorts of approximately 36 students. Most cohorts are defined by teaching subject specialties. Full details will be available when classes begin.
As a home economics teacher, you will help students develop practical skills in foods, textiles and care-giving. You will foster their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage resources effectively. Learn more...
BEd online application system opens starting in December 2009.
Includes online application and all supplemental forms (see BEd Application Checklist).
Late applications submitted after deadline until April 30, 2010 considered based on available program spaces.
Seats available for EDST 455/082 "History of Childhood & Youth"
Winter Term 2
Mon, Wed | 10:30-12:30
Geography Building, Room 101
The Canadian Association for School Health and its partners in the Canadian School Health Knowledge Network are pleased to launch a series of webinars on comprehensive school health (CSH) and health promoting schools (HPS).
UBC Vancouver Senate approves a special Reading Week extension in 2010. UBC Vancouver campus students will receive a mid-term break extension during Term 2 in 2010 to two weeks instead of the usual one week.
The 2009/2010 Reading Break will be held Mon, Feb 15 - Fri, Feb 26, 2010.
*Note: Does not apply to Secondary BEd teacher candidates on extended practicum at that time, and who need to follow the break schedules as set out by their school districts.
The Education Students' Association is a group of students from the Faculty of Education organized to promote activities and represent Education students through participation in various organizations on campus such as the Alma Mater Society and Senate.
Includes online application and all supplemental forms (see 
