UBC offers two distinct teacher education programs, one at UBC Okanagan (UBO) and one at UBC Vancouver campus. Both programs result in eligibility for teacher certification in British Columbia. However, they are different in program design and admissions criteria, and therefore, have separate advising.
UBCO Teacher Education Program Information
UBCO offers the Elementary Teacher Education Program (ETEP) and the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP). Both options include an extended practicum in a local school.
UBCO Elementary Option
ETEP is a 2-year program for individuals who have completed an initial degree that includes required courses. This option has an annual intake in September.
Completion of ETEP results in a BEd degree and a recommendation for teacher certification in BC.
UBCO also offers a 5-year BEd degree program for individuals who choose that option as the starting point for their teacher education studies.
Teacher candidates in the ETEP program may be able to undertake independent research in a Guided Reflective Inquiry Project (GRIP).
STEP is a 12-month program for individuals who have already completed a 4-year degree that includes study in approved subject areas. This option has an annual intake in July.
STEP Specializations
French Specialization
Aimed at secondary and middle years French as a Second Language teaching.
A French Language Appraisal is required.
Preparation in a teachable subject in addition to French recommended.
Mathematics Science Specialization
Preparation in two teachable subjects recommended.
Middle School Specialization (early adolescence)
Preparation in two teachable subjects required.
Trades Technology Specialization
Includes preparation in teaching: Automotive, Carpentry & Joinery, Drafting & Design, Electronics, Industrial Design and Metalwork.
Applicants who satisfy all admission requirements by the end of the regular Winter semester (January-April) are given preference.
Official transcripts from universities other than UBC can be submitted to Undergraduate Admissions, Enrollment Services, University of British Columbia, 2016-1874 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1.
UBC students may submit an application to the STEP option by choosing “Readmission and Campus and/or Program Transfer.” Students may apply online beginning in mid-October.
Non-UBC students may submit an application to the STEP option by choosing “New to UBC Application.” Students may apply online beginning in mid-October.
UBCO Advising
Advising is available at the UBCO campus:
UBCO
Room 258, Library Building,
3333 University Way,
Kelowna, BC.
In-person afternoon appointments (30 minutes) are available on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays by arrangement.
Program Advisor,
Faculty of Education,
UBCO
3333 University Way
Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7
Phone: (250) 807-8117
Fax: (250) 807-8535
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.
Includes online application and all supplemental forms (see 
