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Education
The BEd Degree Program
[A Concurrent Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education degree program for Early Years
Education]
General Office:
Sir Douglas Hazen Hall, Room 206
Mailing Address:
Education Program,
UNBSJ, PO Box 5050
Saint John, N.B.,
Canada, E2L 4L5
Phone:
(506) 648-5590
Fax:
(506) 648-5957
Email:
educsj@unb.ca
Wesbite:
http://www.unbsj.ca/arts/
Satement of Purpose
The Education Program 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. Students acquire the knowledge, ethical standards, skills,
dispositions, and flexibility needed to address current problems in education both creativley
and effectivley, and to think critically about professional practice. In all its work, the Program
seeks to prepare educators who understand the past, delight in the challenges of the present,
and look optimistically to the future.
Degrees in Education
The BA/BEd degree is awarded upon successful completion of 56-term courses, of which 20
term-courses are designated in Education.
Students who have completed courses at another University may apply to transfer into a
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concurrent degree program. A minimum of half of the BA and half of the BEd must be
completed at UNB.
General Information
1. Applicants may obtain information or application forms from the Admissions/Registrar’s
Office, UNB Saint John, PO Box 5050, Saint John, NB E2L 4L5 or by telephoning 506-648-5670.
Applicants are also encouraged to consult UNB’s Internet home-page; http://www.unb.ca – for
up-to-date developments, including an on-line application.
2. A student applying for entrance to the University of New Brunswick Saint John (UNBSJ) must
complete an application form and forward it to the Admissions/Registrar’s Office together with
the applicable application processing fee. A non-refundable tuition confirmation deposit will be
required from all applications on acceptance.
3. The final date for program application, including provision of required supporting
documentation, will be January 31st annually. Applications received after that date may be
considered, provided that space is available, but late applicants are cautioned their applications
will not be processed until the earlier applications are dealt with, and that they may not
necessarily be accepted.
4. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to any program.
5. Students will normally follow the Calendar Regulations for the year of their admission.
All students wishing to follow degree credit programs in Education must obtain permission to
enrol from the Admissions Office of the University. Students will normally only be accepted into
the Program in September. Please refer to Section B of this calendar for more information on
Admission requirements. Those wishing to follow a graduate studies program should write the
Dean of the School of Graduate Studies.
Students may take some courses for teacher certification credit without being formally
admitted to a degree program. However no degree credit will be granted for any course until
formal admission to the Program has been granted; courses taken before formal admission will
not necessarily be accepted for degree credit. Graduates of the BEd program 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 pattern program requirements,
including the internship, are eligible to apply for a New Brunswick teacher's license. This license
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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.
Concurrent Programs
Note: Although students may be admitted to the Concurrent BA/BEd after completing only 10
term-courses of undergraduate studies, they must fulfill one of the following requirements
before the BEd will be awarded.
a. In the Early Years program, students must complete at least 10 term-courses of teachable
content. These 10 term-courses must include at least one term-course in each of the following:
English, Math, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Environmental Science,
Geology, or another approved science course), and Social Studies (Economics, Geography,
History, Politics), for a minimum of 4 term-courses. The remaining 6 term-courses may be from
any one or a combination of teachable subjects. The mathematics requirement must be a
course with a MATH prefix and statistics is not accepted to meet this requirement. However,
this requirement may be satisfied by taking MATH 2633.
b. Teachable subjects are: Biology, Business Administration, Canadian Studies, Chemistry,
Classics, Commerce, Computer Science, Drama, Economics, English, Environmental Science,
Family Studies, French, Geography, Graphic Arts and Design, Health, History, Home Economics,
Information Technology, Languages, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Political
Science, Technology Education, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts.
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 New Brunswick
Department of Training and Employment.
The New Brunswick Department of Education requires that all BEd students entering schools
(for field studies or individual course requirements), must provide evidence of a Police
Background Check. Students are responsible, at their own expense, to have evidence of the
Police Background Check available to present to school officials.
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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 student teaching experiences
throughout their entire concurrent BEd program.
The Education Program may make arrangements at a limited number of faculty approved
locations for students seeking an out-of-province Internship. Students undertaking out-ofprovince placements will be assessed an out-of-province intern differential fee.
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. Students applying for a second undergraduate bachelor's degree, transferring from
other institutions, or changing degree programs are particularly advised to consult Section B of
this Calendar. Questions concerning the application of regulations should be directed to the
Registrar in writing.
General Regulations
Student Standing
a. Letter grades are assigned in accordance with University regulations.
b. A grade of C shall meet the requirements for Bachelor of Education courses unless otherwise
stated in the Calendar.
c. In course offerings of other Faculties/Departments, students must meet the prerequisite
requirements of that Faculty/Department.
d. A grade of C shall be the minimum acceptable grade in courses taken to meet requirements
for the Bachelor of Education degree.
e. A BEd degree shall be awarded to a student who successfully complete the approved courses
indicated in the program outlined. In addition, students must successfully complete the 15week Internship.
f. A CGPA of 2.7 must be maintained to remain in the program.
Credit Hours
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a. The normal course load for a concurrent BEd student (full-time) is 12 term-courses per
academic year.
b. Students may take up to 3 term-courses in Spring Session. Students may take up to 3 termcourses summer session.
c. Once admitted to the concurrent degree program a full-time student must strive to maintain
an appropriate balance of Education and other-faculty courses, normally no fewer than 3 termcourses per academic year in either faculty.
Standing and Promotion Requirements
Per University Regulations (see Section B of the Calendar).
Divisions and Distinctions
a. BEd degrees are awarded in divisions as stated in the University Regulations.
b. A student in the BEd program having a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.8 in
Education (ED) courses, and no grade below C, and whose Internship is deemed satisfactory for
this degree by the Dean of Arts after consultation with the faculty member(s) who supervised
the student's Internship, shall be awarded the BEd degree with Distinction.
Repeating Courses
Per University Regulations (see Section B of the Calendar).
Pre-Internships and Internship (Student Teaching)
The Education Program places students in school settings subject to approval by the University
and in cooperation with the public school system.
a. In order to complete the BEd degree with a recommendation for New Brunswick Teacher
Certification, a student must successfully complete both Pre-Internship I & II ( ED 4003 and ED
4004 ) and the Internship ( ED 5040 ) required in the program. For concurrent students the
second one week placement ( ED 4004 ) will take place at the end of the last Winter term
before the individual’s internship; the first one week placement ( ED 4003 ) will take place at
the end of the previous Winter term. The Pre-Internships and Internship are evaluated on a
pass/fail basis. If an intern is removed from ED 5040 by the Faculty of Arts a grade of NCR will
be assigned. (A grade of ‘W’, withdrawal, shall not be assigned after this point.)
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b. During their Internship students participate in teaching and learning activities in an
educational setting approved by the faculty. Responsibility for arranging and approving student
teaching placements and Internship rests within the Education Program Coordinator.
c. Before entering the 15 week Internship, prerequisites must be met (see course: ED 5040.)
d. With the approval of the Dean of Arts, courses other than the Internship may be taken to
meet degree requirements provided the student authorizes the Dean in writing to recommend
to the provincial licensing authorities that a New Brunswick Teacher's License not be granted to
the student upon completion of the BEd program. Any later request for registration in the
Internship must be submitted in writing to the Education Coordinator. In such cases there is no
obligation on the part of the Program to place the student in an internship at a later date.
e. Students are responsible for all travel and living expenses incurred.
f. Re-registration
1. Students who have withdrawn from the Internship 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 Arts. Any later request for registration in the Field Studies Internship
must be submitted in writing to the Dean of Arts. In such cases there is no obligation on the
part of the Program to place the student in an internship.
2. Students who have failed the Internship (that is, received a grade of NCR) must establish that
the factors causing the failure have changed and that there is reason to assume that a further
attempt would be successful. Following failure, students will not be permitted to re-register for
the practicum until at least one full academic year has elapsed. The request for re-registration
must be submitted in writing and must satisfy the Dean of Arts. In such cases there is no
obligation on the part of the Program to place the student in an internship.
g. Students who apply for the Internship within 3 years of having completed the BEd degree
without the Internship normally will be allowed to register for the Internship without taking any
further courses. If more than 3 years has elapsed, the Coordinator may require specific courses
(in subject areas and methodology) to be taken prior to registration in the Internship.
h. Students wishing to be placed in an ESL or French Immersion classroom for their Internship
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must have completed a minimum of 3 term-courses in second language education.
i. Any appeal with regard to the final grade or the decision of the Faculty to remove a failing
student in the Internship will be considered by the Faculty of Arts and the Education
Coordinator. A student may choose a Faculty member to represent her/him on the committee.
(See also Section B. VIII, Item H: Review of Grades)
NOTE: Consistent with the New Brunswick Department of Education's "Policy 701 on Pupil
Protection," students planning to complete a teaching Internship will be required to provide a
background check, (choose options # 3 and # 4 “indices check” on the Consent for Disclosure of
Criminal Record Information Form). Students must also provide letters of reference attesting to
their suitability to work with pupils in the public school system.
Residency Requirements
Students must complete the Internship at the University of New Brunswick. Of the 20 termcourses required for completion of the degree, a minimum of 8 term-courses must be
completed at the University of New Brunswick as students in the BEd degree program.
Time Limit
The maximum time permitted between the first registration and the completion of the
Concurrent BEd degree in accordance with the regulations in effect at the time of first
registration shall normally be 10 years.
Course Selection
Students should consult with the Education Coordinator to confirm that all courses meet
degree requirements. Students in a school years program may not take more than 1 termcourse of Education courses outside the school years program i.e. ABRG, FNAT, Adult
Education.
Transfer Credits
Students may obtain advanced credit of up to 7 term-courses toward the BEd 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.
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Admission Procedures
1. Students apply for entry to the Bachelor of Arts degree program upon completion of their
high school program.
2. Students should apply to the Education Program for admission to the Concurrent Program
before January 31 of their first year in the BA program. Upon successful completion of 10 term
courses and meeting other admission criteria (GPA of at least 2.7), they may be admitted to the
Concurrent Program.
3. Admission requires the submission of the following supplemental forms, available from the
Education Program Office: (a) Personal Statement of Intent; (b) Profile/Personal Interest; (c)
two letter of reference.
Concurrent BA/BEd
Program Requirements (56 term-courses)
1. 20 term-courses from the Faculty of Education.
2. 40 term-courses approved by the Faculty of Arts of which 4 term-courses of specified
Education credits may be used as Arts electives.
3. A student cannot obtain a BEd degree by itself in this program. A student cannot obtain a BA
degree by itself in this program. If a student decides to leave the Concurrent Program, only
those Education courses eligible as Arts electives may be transferred to the BA program.
Concurrent BEd courses offered at UNBSJ over a 4-year cycle:
ED 3021 , 3031 , 3041 , 3051 , 3063 , 3211 , 3241 ,3424 , 3475 , 3511 , 3561 3621 , 4003 , 4004,
4164, 4353 , 4354, 4562, 5032, 5040, 5091, 5175, 5566, 5796
Please note: Only the early years option of the Concurrent BEd is offered to full-time students
on the Saint John Campus of UNB. For more details of other options, refer to Section G of this
Calendar, Fredericton Academic Programs.
CORE (Required) COURSES -6 term-courses:
ED 3021 Human Development and Learning
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ED 3031 Education of Exceptional Learners
ED 3041 Theory & Practice of Education
ED 3051 School Law & Organization
ED 3063 Health Promotion in Schools
ED 4164 Techniques of Teaching
METHOD (Required) COURSES- 7 term-courses
ED 3211 Introduction to Visual Education
ED 3241 Music for Classroom Teaching
ED 3424 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
ED 3475 Movement Education for Elementary Teachers
ED 3511 Introduction to Science Education
ED 3621 Introduction to Social Studies
ED 4354 Literacy Learning in Early Years
Elective Courses - 2 term-courses
Field Studies- equivalent to 5 term-courses
ED 4003 Field Experience I
ED 4004 Field Experience II
ED 5040 Internship for Concurrent Education
Certificate in Mathematics for Education
The Certificate in Mathematics for Education is open to all interested students, however it is
primarily intended for current and future school teachers for whom mathematics is a potential
teachable subject, or ones who simply wish to expand their knowledge in the field of
mathematics.
This Certificate can be taken as a stand-alone program or in conjunction with a degree program,
with the approval of the appropriate faculty.
Candidates for admission to the Certificate must meet the University’s requirements for
admission to any of the faculties, or the requirements for admission as mature students.
The Certificate consists of 30 credit hours (10 courses) as outlined below. A grade of C or better
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is required in each of the courses.
Mathematics Requirement:
MATH 2633 Fundamental Principles of Elementary School Mathematics
MATH 3633 Fundamental Principles of School Mathematics
MATH 1003 Introduction to Calculus I*
MATH 1013 Introduction to Calculus II
MATH 1503 Introduction to Linear Algebra** (or equivalent)
MATH 2203 Discrete Mathematics
MATH 3093 Elementary Number Theory
Statistic Requirement:
STAT 1793 Introduction to Applied Statistics (or equivalent)
Education Requirement:
ED 3424 Teaching Elementary School Mathematics
Additional Requirement:
Three credit hours in Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science, chosen in consultation with
the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Notes:
* Students who do not have the pre-requisite for this course are required to pass MATH 1863
before enrolling in Math 1003.
** This course involves the use of MATLAB (a software package for Mathematical simulation).
Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Program Description
The program is designed for three groups:
1.
English speakers who have completed an undergraduate degree and are seeking
employment in TESL.
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2.
International students who have completed an undergraduate degree, have an
acceptable standard of English, and wish to receive TESL certification in an English-speaking
environment.
3.
Native English speakers who want to obtain a TESL certificate while pursuing an
undergraduate degree.
The Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (CTESL) Program is a 15 credit hour
(ch) program designed to provide participants with knowledge and skills necessary to become
effective teachers of English as a second language (ESL). The CTESL Program requires successful
completion of:
A. Three compulsory courses:
ED 3561 – Introduction to Second Language Education (3 ch) – An overview of the theories of
learning and teaching in the Second Language context with particular emphasis on a
Communicative, multi-dimensional and multi-resource methodology.
ED 4562 – Advanced Studies in ESL Education (3 ch) – Examines communicative/multidimensional language teaching in the context of ESL classrooms. Emphasizes varied teaching
methods, curriculum development, and evaluation of second language learning. Particular
emphasis on the teaching of language skills (pre-requisite: ED 3561 or 3560 or equivalent)
ED 5566 – Field Experience in TESL (3 ch) – Supervised field experience for students in an
environment in which they can both observe qualified instructors and participate in planning
and teaching English as a second language. (The course does not qualify for the 12 ch hours of
ED courses which may be applied to the BA degree.)
B. 6 ch of approved Arts and/or Education courses in the area of language education. LING 2101
– Linguistics I and LING 3202 – Linguistics II, are highly recommended. English, Humanities
and/or foreign language courses which emphasize grammar and syntax. Or literacy
methodology courses in Education, may also qualify.
Eligibility
Candidates seeking admission to the Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language must
have completed 30 ch hours at a recognized post-secondary institution with a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 2.7 (B-). They must be able to demonstrate an advanced
level of written and spoken English. The Faculty of Arts reserves the right to test oral and
written proficiency in English.
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For more information, please contact the Education Coordinator or the Education Secretary in
Hazen Hall at (506) 648-5590.
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