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Bachelor of Education

小猪视频 is pleased to offer two Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) programs to help meet the needs of growing communities across Canada, and in an effort get highly skilled, qualified teachers in the classroom quickly with proper education for the September 2025 school year.

An 8-month online B.Ed. pilot program was successfully implemented in January 2024 and concluded in August 2024 and will be re-offered (applications pending) along with the standard 12-month on campus B.Ed. program. Students will complete the same requirements, which includes 48 credits of coursework and 12 credits of practicum work, in both the 8-month and 12-month programs.

Application Dates to Consider

Bachelor of Education (Online, 8 month)
Program Intake: January 2025
Application Deadline: October 28, 2024

Bachelor of Education (On-Campus, 12 month)
Program Intake: May 2025
Application Deadline: February 15, 2025

For a full list of application deadlines, please visit Canadian Application Deadlines.

Take On A Class Of Your Own

If your dream is having the opportunity to positively impact young lives and influence growing minds through education, the Bachelor of Education program at 小猪视频will help you fulfil your true calling. In only 8 or 12 months,聽 depending on your program eligibility, the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program equips aspiring teachers with the critical skills, knowledge and experiences they need to become professional educators.

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Curriculum is focused on current teaching methodologies, grounded in education research, reflexive and inclusive practice which provide a solid understanding of the historical and current perspectives, theories and policies that shape the teaching profession. Embedded themes including L鈥檔u/Indigenous Education and Education for Sustainability can be explored through elective course offerings.

There are two streams available within the program, to which applicants apply at point of application: Elementary Education; or Secondary Education. Each stream provides opportunities to apply relevant curriculum, instructional theory, and methods for a career in education. In addition to its focus on Education for Sustainability and Indigenous education, the program includes other unique opportunities, such as a service-learning project and a professionalism workshop series.

Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for a Nova Scotia teaching license, along with licensing and employment for any other province, territory or international opportunity they choose to pursue.

What is the tuition for this program?

8 Month Online, 12 Month On-Campus (Tuition & Fees Per Program)

These numbers are an estimate for planning purposes only, and include tuition for the entire 8 and 12 month programs. These numbers do not include lab or accommodation fees.

• Residents of Nova Scotia: $21,620 per program
• Residents of Canada: $22,910 per program
• For more information, please contact bed@cbu.ca

Sample Courses and Resources

B.Ed. Concentrations

CBU鈥檚 B.Ed. program not only offers you current teaching methodologies grounded in educational research to equip you for today鈥檚 classrooms, but also allows students wishing to take a deeper look into our embedded themes of L鈥檔u/Indigenous Education and Education for Sustainability the option to complete their degree with a concentration area.

L’nu Education Concentration

L鈥檔u or L鈥檔uk, is the term the Mi鈥檏maq use to describe themselves as Indigenous people. It means 鈥渢he people.鈥� Designed in collaboration with Unama鈥檏i College, the program鈥檚 L鈥檔u Education concentration makes CBU鈥檚 B.Ed. program one of a kind in Nova Scotia.

Students completing the B.Ed. with the L鈥檔u Education Concentration will complete all common core requirements for the elementary or secondary program and the following 6 credits within the ‘L鈥檔u Focus Electives’.

路 EDUC4133 Teaching English as an Additional Language (3 credits)

路 EDUC4136 Teaching and Learning the L鈥檔u Way (3 credits)

Education for Sustainability Concentration

The 小猪视频B.Ed. also has the distinction of being the only program in the province which offers an Education for Sustainability focus. This focus is woven in each of the courses offered throughout the program.

Students completing the B.Ed. with the Education for Sustainability Concentration will complete all common core requirements for the elementary or secondary program and the following 6 credits within the ‘Sustainability Focus Electives’.

路 EDUC4104 Sustainable Well-Being and Deep Learning (3 credits)

路 EDUC4114 Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future (3 credits)

Why study at CBU?

There鈥檚 no feeling like helping shape young minds and giving students a great foundation for life. Come to Cape Breton and get the experience that makes a difference in the classroom. With this unique opportunity to sharpen your skills, you鈥檒l fulfil your passion for inspiring a new generation through education. CBU’s Bachelor of Education delivery model allows students to fast track to career opportunities so you can start teaching 鈥� and never stop learning.

小猪视频B.Ed. students have the benefit of personal student and faculty/staff relationships. These relationships are facilitated by a collegial atmosphere and all classes taught by dedicated and experienced instructors. 小猪视频B.Ed. graduates also have experiences working one-on-one with faculty on a variety of research projects.

This B.Ed. is the only Nova Scotian program offering an Education for Sustainability (EFS) focus. Each course integrates sustainability education, and specific courses are offered on the subject, including Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future and Sustainable Happiness.

Designed in collaboration with Unama鈥檏i College, the program鈥檚 Indigenous concentration makes CBU鈥檚 B.Ed. program one of a kind in Nova Scotia.

What skills will I gain from this program?

• Skills and knowledge needed to be a professional educator in either elementary or secondary education.
• Research
• Reflective practice
• Indigenous education
• Education for Sustainability (EFS)
• Inclusive education
• Culturally responsive pedagogy

Possible Career Paths

• Classroom teacher
• Adult educator
• Consultant
• Corporate trainer
• Education managers or recruiters
• Curriculum developer
• Attendance support worker
• Community outreach worker

Experiential Learning Opportunities

• 720 hours of practicum
• Student research opportunities