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 – to be completed after your undergraduate degree – is built on philosophies of ecological and social justice, Indigenous Knowledge, and inclusivity. With a comprehensive curriculum, Trent’s B.Ed. provides a platform for students to become well-rounded educators committed to advancing the impact of education.
The program prepares you to teach at the Primary/ Junior (K-Grade 6) or Intermediate/Senior levels (Grades 7-12). By graduation, you’ll have more than 100 days of work experience in classrooms 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.
Still need your undergrad but know teaching is for you? Consider our Teacher Education Stream, where you will gain practical knowledge through classroom placements and build a solid foundation for your Bachelor of Education application.
Trent’s renowned Bachelor of Education program is the perfect next step towards teaching after your undergrad. From high quality coursework with exceptional faculty expertise to extended classroom teaching opportunities, and small class sizes, our School of Education consistently produces world-class teachers.
- Build your teaching experience with four classroom practicums including placements with local schools, students with special needs, or 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 several eco- and social justice-based certificate programs to show future principals and employers your commitment to teaching environmental education to the next generation
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Requirements
Generally, the Consecutive B.Ed. is open to those who have completed a three or four-year bachelor’s degree, with a minimum 70% in their most recent ten full course equivalents. Selection is based on equal weighting of academic achievement and related experience.
This is a competitive program and fulfilling the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
For more information on admission requirements for the Consecutive B.Ed. program, please visit B.Ed. Admissions.
Trent devotes more of our operating budget to undergraduate scholarships and bursaries than any other University our size in the country. It's why we've been one of the best in Ontario for for more than 20 years.
At Trent, we believe in rewarding academic excellence and supporting accessible education for all. That's why we offer over 1,000 scholarships, bursaries, prizes awards, including entrance, in-course, and prestigious opportunities.
Explore Trent's prestigious scholarships and unique funding opportunities for each program in our full list of awards.
Whether you're graduating from an Ontario high school, looking to study in Canada, or training for a second career, Trent has clear pathways for students to apply and be admitted to study at either of our campuses.
