1.0 General Information

1.1 Undergraduate Degree Programs

The Faculty of Education comprises the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, the Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies and the School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education. The faculty offers programs leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Health Education, Bachelor of Education (Elementary Curriculum), Bachelor of Education Post-Degree Professional Program (Elementary), Bachelor of Education Post-Degree Professional Program (Middle Years), Bachelor of Education (Secondary Curriculum), Bachelor of Education Post-Degree Professional Program (Secondary) and Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.

Indigenous Education contributes courses to the teacher education programs, offers university-wide electives and prepares students to qualify for the Developmental Standard Term Certificate (DSTC) in First Nations Language and Culture through the Bachelor of Education Indigenous Language and Culture program option.

1.2 Co-operative Education Programs

Please refer to this page for information about Undergraduate Co-operative Education at the University of Victoria.

In the Faculty of Education, the School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education offers Co-operative Education Programs in Kinesiology and Recreation and Health Education. Admission to and completion of co-operative education programs are governed by the individual program requirements. Refer to section 16.0 for more information.

1.3 Joint Programs

Bachelor of Science (Mathematics Education)

A program offered by the department of Mathematics and Statistics in the Faculty of Science, in co-operation with the Faculty of Education, is under development.

1.4 Interfaculty Programs

In the Faculty of Education, students in the School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education have the option to complete courses for a program in another faculty. Students in a teacher education program do not have this option.

Recreation and Health Education Program (BA)

An undergraduate student enrolled in this program may complete courses prescribed in the UVic calendar for a minor program in another faculty. A major or honours program in another faculty is not an option. Students interested in completing an interfaculty minor should refer to section 16.3.6 and consult the adviser in the Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education Advising Office.

Kinesiology Program (BSc)

An undergraduate student enrolled in this program may also complete courses prescribed in the UVic calendar for a minor, major or honours program in another faculty. Students interested in completing an interfaculty minor, double honours or major should refer to section 15.3.6, and consult the adviser in the Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education Advising Office.

1.5 Diploma Programs

Professional Specialization Certificate in Information Communication Technology

This Professional Specialist Certificate provides important background and training for teachers and other educational professionals to gain knowledge, skills, and experience in incorporating new communication technologies for instructional purposes. The certificate will be delivered through a combination of face-to-face and distance delivery.

Professional Specialization Certificate in Special Education

The Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies offers a Professional Specialization Certificate (PSC) in Special Education. This 7.5 unit program is designed for teachers who have an undergraduate degree and teacher certification. Normally, students entering the program will also have two years teaching or equivalent experience. Using a variety of course delivery methods, the certificate courses are designed and scheduled to be completed part-time.

The general foci of the certificate program are: high and low incidence special needs and their effect on development, learning, and behaviour; legal and ethical issues in the delivery of services to students with special needs; BC Ministry of Education Policies and Procedures; collaboration and consultation in special education; special education assessment (level B) and identification of learning needs; and individualized education program (IEP) design, delivery and evaluation.

Professional Specialization Certificate in Teaching French Immersion

Teachers will gain the methodology and fluency to be highly effective in the French immersion environment. This new credit certificate consists of four courses - two offered online and two offered face to face. Courses to complete the certificate are EDCI 475, 476, 477, and FRAN 475. Students interested in this program should contact the Division of Continuing Studies.

Diploma in Intercultural Education and Training

This 18-unit program is designed for students and professionals working or planning to work in a multicultural or cross-cultural environment. It may be taken on a part-time or full-time basis. Students interested in this program should consult the Division of Continuing Studies.

Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education

This program is designed for degree holders interested in working as a secondary school teacher. The diploma ladders into the Bachelor of Education Post-Degree Professional Program (Secondary).

Diploma in Special Education

The Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership Studies offers a Diploma in Special Education. This is a 15-unit program that combines the first 7.5 units found in the Professional Specialization Certificate Program in Special Education with coursework in the advanced treatment of developmental disabilities, behaviour problems, assistive technologies, inclusive education and effective consultation skills.

1.6 Graduate Programs

Graduate degrees in education are offered through the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Inquiries about graduate degrees should be directed to the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies or the education departmental graduate advisers. Students seeking teacher certification should refer to the descriptions of the post-degree professional programs.