Bachelor of Education Secondary Years (Grades 8-12) at University of Northern British Columbia

The Secondary Years stream is a two-year after-degree program that prepares individuals to teach in grades 8 through 12 in specialty areas. This model reflects current thinking about optimizing the match between educational theory and children's levels of cognitive and social development. The Secondary Years stream is designed to educate teachers to combine pedagogical excellence across disciplinary areas with a learner-centered approach to practice. Philosophically, the stream is designed around constructivist principles. It emphasizes approaches to practice such as inquiry-based learning, strategies for instruction, integration of language across the curriculum, inclusion of diverse learners and perspectives, the development of caring and respectful communities of learners, and reflective practice. Successful applicants to the Secondary Years stream are assigned to a cohort group of approximately 35 students and normally take all of their courses with that cohort group.

Applicants to the BEd Secondary Years stream should recognize that the credit levels for teachable subjects meet the British Columbia Ministry of Education—Teacher Regulation Branch accreditation requirements, and may not be equivalent to the formal requirements for a UNBC major or minor. Applicants should refer to the appropriate section of the UNBC Undergraduate Calendar in order to ensure that they are meeting all of the coursework required to successfully complete UNBC degree requirements.

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

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