East Kootenay Teacher Education Programs
Complete your UVic teaching degree in Cranbrook, BC
Our East Kootenay Teacher Education Programs (EKTEP) provide students with the opportunity to complete their UVic teaching degree at the College of the Rockies (COTR) campus in Cranbrook, British Columbia, within the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa Nation.
There are currently two programs offered as part of EKTEP:
- Bachelor of Education—Elementary Curriculum
- Bachelor of Education Post-Degree Professional Program (PDPP)—Elementary Curriculum
These programs offer a unique opportunity for those seeking to become engaging, inspiring and forward-thinking teachers. We offer small class sizes, a strong focus on rural, place-based experiences, and integration of teaching through Indigenous ways of knowing and learning. Students will be part of meaningful and mutually beneficial partnerships with community organizations, local schools and the Ktunaxa Nation.
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Curriculum
You may enter the Bachelor of Education (Elementary Curriculum) program after one year of approved post-secondary studies (year 2 entry). To find out what courses you will take in years two through four, visit the UVic academic calendar.
How to apply
Download the detailed application instructions for the Bachelor of Education - Elementary program.
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Curriculum Post-degree Professional Program
This post-degree professional program is designed for those who have already completed a Bachelor's degree. To find out what courses you’ll take, visit the UVic academic calendar. Please note that the Cranbrook campus program format differs from the Victoria campus program format. Contact an academic adviser for more information.
Application deadline: January 2 each year for September entry.
How to apply
Download the detailed application instructions for the Bachelor of Education - Elementary PDP.
Contact
Do you have questions about these UVic program offerings at COTR? Please contact UVic Education Advising to learn more. You can call, email, or book an appointment with an adviser.
FAQs
See the College of the Rockies website for more information on the campus, culture, and location.
We also have a team of “fly in” instructors who travel from Victoria. This helps promote close links between the Victoria and Cranbrook campuses and to the emerging research from within the Faculty of Education.