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Bachelor of Education as a Second Degree
| Method of delivery: In-person |
Applications open: After January information session |
Applications close: TBD |
Next start date: May 2023 |
Ready to pursue education? This program, designed for those who have already completed a Bachelor’s degree and are admitted to one of our Teacher Education programs, helps ready you for the next step in your career as a teacher.
While a BEd as a second degree is not a requirement to teach in B.C., it is a recognized international credential and an appealing option if you may want to teach abroad.
Designed For
Students in one of our teacher education programs (PDP, PLP, or AHCOTE) who have a completed Bachelor’s degree, and who meet SFU’s quantitative and literacy admission requirements, may be eligible to complete a BEd as a second degree, at no additional time or cost.
HOW TO DECLARE THE BACHELOR OF EDUCATION AS A SECOND DEGREE
In January, an Education undergraduate advisor will host a BEd as a second degree advising session for each PDP, PLP and AHCOTE module. If you are interested in declaring a BEd as a second degree, you will submit the electronic declaration form following the advising session.
Program Structure
The BEd second degree requires successful completion of PDP, PLP or AHCOTE, including completion of an Education minor and a Quantitative course within the coursework selected for the EDUC 404 term.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (PDP)
If you have been admitted to the PDP, you will complete a total of 60 upper division units in Education.
You will complete all of the following:
- EDUC 400 - Foundations of Education and Schooling (15 units)
- EDUC 401W - Introduction to Classroom Teaching (8 units)
- EDUC 402W - Studies of Educational Theory and Practice (7 units)
- EDUC 404 - Coursework Semester (15 units)
- EDUC 405 - Teaching Semester (15 units)
Plus one of the following Education minors:
- Counselling and Human Development Minor
- Curriculum and Instruction Minor
- Early Learning Minor
- Educational Psychology Minor
- Elementary Generalist Minor
- Environmental Education Minor
- French Education Minor
- International and Global Education Minor
- Learning and Developmental Disabilities Minor
- Physical and Health Education Minor
- Secondary Mathematics Education Minor
- Secondary Teaching Minor
- Social Justice in Education Minor
Any additional coursework needed to address academic requirements for a professional certificate and additional requirements to complete a minor must be completed over and above the required 60 upper division units.
PROFESSIONAL LINKING PROGRAM (PLP)
If you have been admitted to the PLP, you will complete a total of 48 upper division units in education.
You will complete all of the following:
- EDUC 402W - Studies of Educational Theory and Practice (7 units)
- EDUC 403 - Studies in Teaching and Learning (11 units)
- EDUC 404 - Coursework Semester (15 units)
- EDUC 405 - Teaching Semester (15 units)
Plus one of the following Education minors:
- Counselling and Human Development Minor
- Curriculum and Instruction Minor
- Early Learning Minor
- Educational Psychology Minor
- Elementary Generalist Minor
- Environmental Education Minor
- French Education Minor
- International and Global Education Minor
- Learning and Developmental Disabilities Minor
- Physical and Health Education Minor
- Secondary Mathematics Education Minor
- Secondary Teaching Minor
- Social Justice in Education Minor
Any additional course work needed to address academic requirements for a professional certificate and additional requirements to complete a minor must be completed over and above the required 48 upper division units.
Minor Themes of Study
Students enrolled in the BEd as a Second Degree can select from a variety of themed minors.
Study Abroad
If available, students have the option to study abroad with SFU Field Schools. Past Field Schools have taken place in Indonesia, Hawaii and Haida Gwaii.
Burnaby
Perched atop Burnaby Mountain, Simon Fraser University's original Arthur Erickson-designed campus includes more than three dozen academic buildings and a flourishing sustainable residential community.
Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples, including the səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations, on which SFU Burnaby is located.
Surrey
Our Surrey campus is a vibrant community hub in the heart of one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities. With easy access to transit, the modern campus is conveniently situated between Metro Vancouver and communities south of the Fraser River.
Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the unceded traditional territories, including the Semiahmoo, Katzie, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Kwantlen, Qayqayt and Tsawwassen Nations, on which SFU Surrey is located.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Students in the Bachelor of Education as a Second Degree have the opportunity to participate in Field Schools (as and when available). Past Field Schools have taken Education students to Haida Gwaii, Indonesia and Hawaii.
Where can this program take you? The world is changing rapidly and so is the full range of career and academic opportunities that await.
Occupations
Armed with the necessary knowledge and skills, graduates pursue careers in jobs such as:
- Adult Educator
- Consultant
- Curriculum Coordinator
- ESL Teacher
- International Teacher
- Program Planner
- Student Affairs Administrator
- Teacher
Further Studies
After completing their undergraduate degrees, obtaining teacher certification, and working either as educators or in other occupations related to education, many individuals return to the Faculty of Education to pursue graduate studies in education.
The Faculty of Education offers many graduate level programs that offer:
- professional development opportunities (and TQS upgrades)
- research opportunities
LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Curious to know more about the program?
FUTURE STUDENT ADVISING
If you are not currently an SFU student, contact one of the advisors below:
GENERAL INQUIRIES
For general program admission questions, contact the Undergraudate Studies office at educuga@sfu.ca.
CURRENT STUDENT ADVISING
Schedule a time to speak with one of our advisors through Advisor Link.
Disclaimer: The information provided for this program is to be used as a reference. Should any discrepancies occur between the information found on this page and the SFU Calendar, the information found in the SFU Calendar shall be deemed correct.