Bachelor of Education - Early Learning

The Faculty of Education is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion within its programs. A top priority is to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action in a concrete manner by encouraging First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals to apply to the Bachelor of Education.The Bachelor of Education (BEd) is a 12-month post-degree program beginning in May consisting of 60 credit hours in education courses. This program is designed to provide the variety of courses and extended field experiences through which students can develop the knowledge and skills needed to teach in the modern classroom. It is the opportunity for students to direct their studies in PrimaryElementary (K–6) or IntermediateSenior (7–12) and also pursue optional additional study through a focus in International, Indigenous, Early Learning, or Adult Education.

All applicants must meet the provincial prerequisites for certification as written in the PEI Education Act. As per section 2(c)(ii), all applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (90 or 120 hours) and, for those applying to the Intermediate/Senior stream of study, a major and/or minor in two distinct teachable subject areas.Applicants must have an overall average of not less than 70% (at least between C+ and B-) computed on the 20 highest grades of the last 22 courses (3 semester hours of credit). Graduate study may be taken into consideration for admission requirements. Applicants must have at least 6 semester hours of credit in English or equivalent (at least 3 of which are recommended to be in Composition); Applicants must have completed 3 semester hours in Mathematics (applies to Primary/Elementary program ONLY)Applicants must complete an Experience Profile which will be uploaded as a supplemental document to the application. Applicants whose first language is not English must also satisfy the UPEI English Language Proficiency requirements.Applicants must have completed academic courses in subjects taught in the school system which satisfy the requirements for the program level into which they seek admission.