2018-2019 Calendar Proof
Bachelor of Education
Faculty of Education
· General Information
· University Regulations
· The BEd Degree Program
· Pedagological Studies Courses and Education
· BEd for First Nations Students
· BEd in Adult Education (4-Year)
· BEd in Adult Education
· Core and Curriuculum Studies
· Certificates and Diplomas
General Office: / Marshall d'Avry Hall, Room 327Mailing Address: / Faculty of Education,
University of New Brunswick,
P.O. Box 4400, Fredericton, N.B.
Canada, E3B 5A3
Phone: / (506) 453-3508
Fax: / (506)453-3569
Email: /
Website: / http://www.unb.ca/education
Faculty
Dean: Ann Sherman, B.Sc.Ed., (St.F.X.), Grand Dip Ed, (U of A), M.Ed. (UNB), Ph.D. (Nottingham)
Associate Dean(Undergraduate Studies): Katherine Winslow, B.Sc. (St. F.X.), M.S. (N. Dakota State), Ph.D. (Minn.)
· Belczewski, Andrea, B.Sc. (UNB), Ph.D. (Queen’s) Senior Teaching Associate, Bridging Year Coordinator - 2002
· Benjamin, Amanda, B.A.(York), M.A. (Concordia), Ph.D. (UNB), Assoc. Prof. - 2009
· Blatherwick, Mary, B.A. (Ed), B.F.A. (NSCAD), M.A. (UBC), Ph.D. (Roehampton), Prof. - 2000
· Brien, Ken, BA (U.W.O.), B.Ed. (U.W.O.), M.Ed (U.N.B.), Ed.D. (Alberta), Assoc. Prof- 2005
· Dicks, Joseph, B.A. B.Ed. (Nfld), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ott), Prof. - 1998
· Domene, Jose, B.Sc. (Trent), M.A. (Trinity Western), Ph.D. (UBC), Assoc. Prof. -2009
· Eyre, Linda, Cert. of Ed. (Newcastle), B.A., MAHED (Mt. St. Vin), Ph.D. (UBC), Prof.
· Hamm, Lyle,.A. (Brandon U), B.Ed. (Alberta), M.Ed. (Lethbridge), Ph.D. (Calgary), Asst. Prof. - 2013
· Hirschkorn, Mark, BSc (U. Sask), B.Ed .(Lethbridge), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Alberta), Assoc. Prof. - 2008
· Kress, Margaret, BRS (Manitoba), B.Ed., M.Ed. (Saskatchewan), Ph.D (Manitoba), Asst. Prof - 2015
· Kristmanson. Paula Lee, B.Ed. (UNB), CFSL (Laval), M.Ed., Ph.D. (UNB), Assoc. Prof. - 2007
· Landine, Jeff,B.A. (UNB), B.Ed. (STU), M.Ed. (UNB), Ph.D. (OISE/U of T), Assoc. Prof. - 2010
· Massfeller, Helen, B.Sc. (Liverpool John Moores U.), M.A., Ph.D. (Alberta), Asst. Prof - 2015
· McLoughlin, John, B.Math (Wat), M.Sc. Teaching (Tor), Ph.D. (SUNY Buffalo), Prof. (Cross Appt. - Math & Stats)- 2002
· Morrison, William, B.Ed., M.Ed., (UNB), Ph.D. (Alberta), Assoc. Prof. - 2002
· Myers, Sharon, B.Ed., B.A. (UPEI), M.Ed. (Ott), M.Ed., EdD (Harvard), Prof. - 1996
· Peterson, Patricia, B.Ed. (UNB), M.Ed. (U. of N.Tex.), Ph.D. (Boston U), Assoc. Prof. – 2008
· Plaice, Evelyn, B.A. (Oxf.), M.A. (Nfld), Ph.D. (Manc), Assoc. Prof. (Joint Anthropology) - 1999
· Randall, Lynn, B.P.E. (Brock), B.Ed., M.Ed. (UNB), Ph.D. (Ohio State), Assoc. Prof. - 2000
· Rogers, Matthew, BA, B.Ed, M.Ed, Ph.D (UNB), Asst. Prof - 2016
· Rose, Ellen, B.A., B.Ed. (Victoria), M.Ed., Ph.D. (UNB), Assoc. Prof. (Joint Arts) - 2001
· Rose, Sherry, B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D. (UNB), Asst. Prof - 2013
· Saul, Roger,B.A. (McGill), B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D. (York) – Asst. Prof. – 2014
· Sears, Alan, B.Ed., M.Ed. (UNB), Ph.D. (UBC), Prof. - 1988
· Sherman, Ann, B.Sc.Ed. (St.F.X.), Grand Dip Ed. (U of A), M.Ed. (UNB), Ph.D. (Nottingham) Professor and Dean - 2010
· Sloat, Elizabeth, B.Ed. (UNB), M.Ed., Ph.D. (McGill), Prof. - 1999
· Wagner, David, B.R.S. (Mennonite Brethren), B.A. (Winnipeg), B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D. (Alta), Prof. and Assoc. Dean (Grad Studies) - 2004
· White, Melissa, BOA (Mt. St. Vin), M.A., Ph.D. (OISE), Asst. Prof. - 2011
· Whitty, Pam A. M., B.A. (McMaster), B.Ed., M.Ed. (UNB), EdD (Maine), Prof. - 1991
· Willms, Jon Douglas, B.Eng. (Royal Military College and Kingston), M.A. (UBC), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Stanford), Prof. - 1995
· Winslow, Katherine M., B.Sc. (St. F.X.), M.S. (N. Dakota State), Ph.D. (Minn.), Assoc. Prof. & Assoc. Dean (Undergraduate Studies) - 1987
Statement of Purpose
The Faculty of Education prepares students to assume leadership roles in education. Graduates are ready to begin a professional career and to broaden and deepen their professional expertise through continuing study. Through a sequence of educational experiences integrating theory and practice, the faculty and its partners in education provide opportunities for the academic and professional development of teachers, guidance personnel, and administrators at all levels in public school systems, community colleges, and other learning environments. Students acquire the knowledge, ethical standards, skills, dispositions, and flexibility needed to address current problems in education both creatively and effectively, and to think critically about professional practice. In all its work, the Faculty seeks to prepare educators who understand the past, delight in the challenges of the present, and look optimistically to the future.
Students have access to centres in the Faculty which provide teaching, research, and educational services to schools and communities. These include centres established for the study of First Nations education, early childhood education, mathematics education, second language learning, and social studies education.
Degrees in Education
The BEd degree is awarded upon successful completion of 60 credit hours of study in Education, following another Bachelor's degree. There are three program streams that may be followed:
1. School Years Pattern (information follows)
2. Bachelor of Education for First Nations Students
3. Bachelor of Education in Adult Education
Please Note: In order to qualify for a level 5 New Brunswick teaching license, a minimum combined total of 168 credit hours is required between the two degrees. Students entering the school years pattern will be accepted into one of the following:
· Program Option 1: Early Years/Elementary
· Program Option 2: Secondary Students must apply in writing to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies to change programs.
General Information
All students wishing to follow degree credit programs in Education must obtain permission to enrol from the Admissions Office of the University. Students pursuing the School Years Pattern will only be able to commence study in the Faculty in late August. Please refer to Section B of this calendar for more information on Admission requirements.
Those wishing to follow a graduate studies program should write to the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies.
Students who have completed some education course work within their previous Bachelor’s program, may apply for substitution credit toward the Education program. Courses taken before admission will not necessarily be accepted for degree substitution.
Graduates of the BEd program are pursuing careers in education in many jurisdictions in Canada, the United States, and in other parts of the world. Students who successfully complete the school years requirements, are eligible to apply for a New Brunswick teacher's certificate. This certificate is recognized by other Canadian Provinces and most US states. Nevertheless, students should ensure that the specific programs they are following will qualify them for teacher certification in the province, state or country where they hope to work.
Note: The Province of New Brunswick Teacher Certification Regulations under the Education Act states that only Canadian citizens or those holding landed immigrant status or a work visa are eligible for teacher certification in the Province of New Brunswick.
Prerequisites to the Program
To be admitted to courses in French second language education, students must possess a high level of French competency. Students must provide evidence of this competency through a French oral proficiency certificate with a minimum level of “Advanced” from the New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour.
The New Brunswick Department of Education requires that all BEd students entering schools (for practicum or individual course requirements), must provide evidence of a Criminal Record Check (including the vulnerable sector). Students are responsible, at their own expense, to provide evidence of the Criminal Record Check (including vulnerable sector) to the Faculty of Education upon acceptance into the program. Documentation outlining the need for the background check, required by law enforcement agencies in many jurisdictions, will accompany the offer of admission from the Admissions Office.
Elementary Program
Applicant must have completed an undergraduate degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7. Note: Admission to the Bachelor of Education is highly competitive. The minimum cgpa stated may not be sufficient to secure a place. Students must have completed at least 30 credit hours (10 term courses) in teachable subjects. This must include a minimum of three credit hours of course work from each of the first two categories listed below and the remaining 24 credit hours from at least four different categories (including English and mathematics).
1. English
2. Mathematics
3. Sciences
4. Humanities
5. Languages
6. The Arts
7. Health and Physical Education
8. Social Sciences
Teachable subjects (as defined by the New Brunswick Department of Education) are: Biology, Business Administration, Canadian Studies, Chemistry, Classics, Commerce, Computer Science, Drama, Economics, English, Environmental Science, Family Studies, French, Geography, Graphic Arts and Design, Health, History, Home Economics, Information Technology, Languages, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Technology Education, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts.
NOTE: Students entering this stream will be placed in an elementary school. Applicants should note that not all teachable subjects fall into the prerequisite categories.
In addition to the above, applicants must complete an application package that includes:
1. Statement of interest in teaching (one page)
2. List of activities relevant to teaching
3. Three references
Secondary Program
Applicant must have completed an undergraduate degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7. Note: Admission to the Bachelor of Education is highly competitive. The minimum cgpa (cumulative grade point average) stated may not be sufficient to secure a place. Students must have completed at least 30 credit hours (10 term courses) in the first teachable area and 18 credit hours (6 term courses) in the second teachable area or they must have completed at least 24 credit hours (8 term courses) in each of two teachable areas. All applicants must have completed at least one term English course.
Teachable subjects are: Biology, Business Administration, Canadian Studies, Chemistry, Classics, Commerce, Computer Science, Drama, Economics, English, Environmental Science, Family Studies, French, Geography, Graphic Arts and Design, Health, History, Home Economics, Information Technology, Languages, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Technology Education, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts.
Note: Students entering this stream will be placed in a secondary school which could either be a middle school or a high school. We are unable to offer programs in all teachable areas. Applicants should contact the faculty for advice.
In addition to the above, applicants must complete an application package that includes:
1. Statement of interest in teaching (one page)
2. List of activities relevant to teaching
3. Three references
Faculty of Education Admission Advantage
A number of students will be guaranteed admission to the Faculty of Education school years program:
1. after secondary school graduation provided they achieve a minimum graduation average of 80% and meet the teachable subject admission requirements for education within their first degree and meet progress criteria.
2. after first year in a program at UNB provided they achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.3, meet the teachable subject admission requirements for education within their first degree and meet progress criteria.
The Faculty of Education Admission Advantage extends conditional offers of acceptance into the Bachelor of Education program to exceptional high school and first year UNB students. Faculty of Education Admission Advantage students apply to the Bachelor of Education program and to the University of New Brunswick Fredericton during the final year of secondary school or apply to the Bachelor of Education program during the first year of their UNB program.
Secondary school students should complete these steps:
1. Apply to an undergraduate program at UNB, by the application deadline of March 31st.
2. Indicate interest in the Faculty of Education Admission Advantage by completing the Faculty of Education advance application at the same time.
First year UNB students should complete the Faculty of Education advance application.
The competitive application for the Faculty of Education Admission Advantage requires that the applicant presents all courses necessary for admission to their first program choice (e.g. Bachelor of Arts) with an admission average of 80% if applying out of high school or an assessment grade point average of 3.3 if applying after completing a typical first year of study (30-39 ch).
Progress Criteria
To progress into the Bachelor of Education program, Faculty of Education Admission Advantage students need to:
1. Enrol at the University of New Brunswick for their first degree.
2. Achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 upon completion of that degree (degree must be completed within a five year period).
Demonstrate continued involvement in leadership/achievement activities involving working with children, athletics, performing arts, student government, volunteer work, and community services.
3. Complete final component of Faculty of Education application.
Securing Faculty of Education Admission Advantage status has the following benefits:
1. A place in the Bachelor of Education program, conditional upon meeting progress requirements.
A place in the Faculty of Education will be assured to those students who are awarded a Faculty of Education Admission Advantage, provided they meet the progress criteria listed above upon graduation from their first UNB degree program.
Costs
In addition to those costs listed in Section C of this Calendar, students are responsible for all travel and accommodation costs related to the required practicum experiences throughout the entire BEd program.
University Regulations
Students are urged to read the General University Regulations, Section B of this Calendar, and in particular the subsection headed Grading System and Classification.
Any point not covered in the following regulations will be governed by the General University Regulations.
General Regulations
Student Standing
Letter grades are assigned in accordance with University regulations.
a. A grade of C shall be the minimum acceptable grade in courses taken to meet requirements for the Bachelor of Education degree.
b. A BEd degree shall be awarded to a student who successfully completes the number of credit hours and approved courses indicated in the program outlined. In addition, students must successfully complete the practicum component required by the degree program.
Credit Hours
The Bachelor of Education degree is a 60 ch program to be completed over three academic terms: fall, winter, and summer. All students must attend on a full time basis. The Faculty of Education will prepare a timetable for each student each term.