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Education
The BEd Degree Program
[A Concurrent Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of
Education degree program for Early Years
Education]
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Statement of Purpose
Degrees in Education
General Information
Concurrent Programs
Costs
University Regulations
General Regulations
Admission Procedures
Concurrent BA/BEd
Certificate in Mathematics for Education
Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
General Office:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Website:
Sir Douglas Hazen Hall, Room 206
Education Program,
UNBSJ, PO Box 5050
Saint John, N.B.,
Canada, E2L 4L5
(506) 648-5590
(506) 648-5957
educsj@unb.ca
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 creatively and
effectively, and to think critically about professional practice. In all its work,
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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 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.
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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 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 Program
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 termcourses 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.
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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.
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-of-province 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
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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 completes
the approved courses indicated in the program outlined. In addition, students
must successfully complete the 15-week Internship.
f. A CGPA of 2.7 must be maintained to remain in the program.
Credit Hours 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 term-courses 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 term-courses per academic year in either
faculty.
Standing and Promotion Requirements
Per University Regulations (see Section B of the Calendar).
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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. 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.)
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
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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 reregistration must be submitted in writing and must satisfy the Dean of Arts.
Any later requests 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 requirements of the BEd portion of their degree 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 must have completed a minimum of 3 termcourses in second language education.
i. Any appeal with regard to the final grade or the decision of the Faculty to
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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 term-courses 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 term-course 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.
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
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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 termcourses 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
ED 3031 Education of Exceptional Learners
ED 3041 Theory & Practice of Education
ED 3051 School Law & Organization
ED 4164 Techniques of Teaching
ED 5032 Inclusion from the Early Years
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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 3474 Health & Movement Education in the Elementary School
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 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)
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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.
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 3 term-course 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:
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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 4565 can be taken in place of ED 3561
but students cannot count both towards the TESL certificate). Prerequisite:
successful completion of 10 term-courses with a GPA of 2.7 or better,
advanced written and spoken English language skills.
ED 4562 – Advanced Studies in ESL Education (3 ch) – Examines
communicative languge teaching in the context of classrooms. Emphasizes
varied teaching methods, curriculum development, and evaluation of second
language learning. Prerequisites: successful completion of 10 term-courses
with a GPA of 2.7 or better; as well as ED 3561 or ED 4565. Co- or Prerequsite: LING 2101 or equivalent (3 ch).
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 or additional language. (The course does not qualify for the 4 termcourses of ED courses which may be applied to the BA degree.)
Prerequisites: successful completion of 10 term-courses with a GPA 2.7 or
better; as well as nED 3561 or ED 4565. Co-or Pre-requisite: LING 2101 or
equivalent (3 ch).
B. 6 ch of approved Arts and/or Education courses in the area of of language
education. LING 2101- Linguisitics I and LING 3202 - Linguisitics II, are
highly recommended. English, Humanities and/or foreign lanugage course
which emphasize grammer and synatax. 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 postsecondary 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.