Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)

The Bachelor of Education is for those students who wish to pursue a career in the field of Education. This program will enable students to gain knowledge and understanding of the different Educational programs- Elementary, Middle, High School and Post-Secondary Educational Institutions- and prepare them to work as a Teacher, Administrator or other Support person within these Educational Institutions.

Program Learning Outcomes

• To provide instruction in the different subject areas to students in private schools in grades K through 12;
• To apply the knowledge, skills, strategies and techniques learned in effectively operating a private school in their role as the administrator;
• To encourage their students to learn in a multitude of ways and in difficult situations taking into consideration their individual needs and abilities;
• To cultivate an understanding of the diversity of society, specifically as it pertains to ethnicity, socioeconomic class, gender and disability, and the influence of these on education;
• To demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills including both verbal and written abilities relevant to the teaching profession;
• To obtain the knowledge, comprehension and skills required to design, implement and evaluate learning programs, curricula and classroom practices;
• To acquire a broad perspective on education and the skills to reflect on and debate current educational issues nationally and internationally;
• To demonstrate an understanding of teaching as a craft, a career, a process and a profession;
• To develop a commitment to professional and personal development;
• To experience and develop knowledge of the commonplaces of learning – learners and learning, schools and classroom, teachers and teaching, curriculum and subject matter, and culture, society and history;
• To value the importance of specific ‘teaching qualities’ – knowledge, diversity, relationships, authenticity, integrity and thoughtfulness and;
• To appreciate ‘universal aspects of learning’ including a worldview that is open-minded enough be considerate of others and to question one’s own presuppositions based on influences by our education, families and society values;

Total Credits required for Bachelor of Education is 120.
Please refer to the University Catalog or website for admissions requirements; transfer credits policy; and tuition fees.