Bachelor of Education in Abbotsford Canada | University of the Fraser Valley

B.C. high school graduation or equivalent; Or completion of a minimum of nine UFV or transferable post-secondary credits with a minimum 2.00 GPA (C average) based on all credits attempted; Or a minimum of 19 years of age by the start of the first class; Or, for admission into preparatory level programs only, a minimum of 17 years of age and out of high school for at least one year by the start of the semester. Completion of a four-year bachelor degree from a recognized institution, including 12 credits of 300- or 400-level courses in teachable subject areas (see Note 1) Three credits of English composition Three credits of English literature Three credits of Canadian history Three credits of Canadian geography Four credits of an approved laboratory science course Four credits of Math for the Elementary School Teacher (MATH 105) Three credits of Educational Psychology (EDUC 200) Four credits of Teaching and Learning Practices (EDUC 300) Interview: All applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be interviewed to assess their readiness and their dispositions for the teaching profession. Interview dates will be made available by invitation and are typically scheduled for March. Students unable to attend the interview must consult the Education Advisor. Program preparation: Students are required to have work experience with children/adolescents in a variety of settings. While all experience with children/adolescents is valuable, classroom volunteer work is strongly recommended. Students are encouraged to highlight additional certifications, talents, and skills. In addition, UFV recommends that elementary/middle education applicants take courses in First Nations studies or Indigenous Peoples' knowledge to further enhance their preparation. It is also recommended that applicants have preparation in numeracy (e.g. MATH 205), modern languages, fine and performing arts courses, and kinesiology courses. References: Two confidential references from professionals are required to support the application. Forms with guiding questions can be found on the Teacher Education department website. Grade Point Average: UFV will calculate grade point average (GPA) on the most recent two years (approximately 60 semester hours) of undergraduate coursework (this may include post-degree coursework). Applicants with a GPA below a 2.80 on the 4.33 scale in this calculation will not be considered. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) — IBT score of 88 with no section below 20, or paper-based score of 570 with a TWE (essay) score of 4.5 or higher. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic format — score of at least 6.5., with no band score less than 6.0. MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) — score of at least 85. CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language) — score of at least 70.