Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
Trent’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) prepares you to be more than just a teacher. This specialized two-year program – with guiding philosophies of ecological and social justice, Indigenous knowledge, and inclusivity – provides a platform for students to become well-rounded educators committed to advancing the impact of education. Trent’s B.Ed. prepares you to teach at the Primary/ Junior (K-Grade 6) or Intermediate/Senior levels (Grades 7-12), offering more opportunities to get experience in classrooms. By the time you graduate, you’ll have more than 100 days of work experience and be certified to teach at any school in the province. The Consecutive B.Ed. is open to students with an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and a minimum 70% average.
Degrees Offered:
- B.Ed.
Locations:
- Peterborough
Resume Boosters:
- Build your teaching experience with four classroom practicums, including placements with local schools, students with special needs, or even one-on-one tutoring
- Expand your experience through the Alternative Settings Placement, completed over three weeks or 75 hours, engaging in opportunities that go beyond the classroom. Some examples include The Learning Garden, Gaming Lab, Kawartha Food Share, Eco-Mentorship Program and Camp fYrefly.
- Complete a number of eco- and social justice-based certificate programs to show future principals and employers your commitment to teaching environmental education to the next generation
Career Paths:
Career Opportunities
- Teacher
- Career Counsellor
- Curriculum Designer
- Literacy Specialist
- Training/Adult Education Consultant
- Educational Researcher
- School Board Administrator
- Language Instructor
Admission Requirements
Program Requirements:
- Minimum 70% average on the most recent ten full course equivalents at the time of application, applicants are also required to meet the requirements of the teaching divisions.
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