Before admission, you'll take academic course work related to the subjects taught in BC schools. After you're admitted to the program, you'll take professional courses over three winter sessions that prepare you to teach.

You'll have a co-ordinated, sequenced balance of course work, integrated observation and practice teaching experiences.

• Program outline 

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The requirements for admission to this program are:

• 3.0 units approved English, and
• 3.0 units approved Canadian studies, and
• 3.0 units approved mathematics with a C+ average, and
• 3.0 units approved laboratory science, and
• 3.0 units approved academic electives, and
• demonstrated competency in written English. For details see regulation 8.1: Written English Competency, in the University of Victoria Calendar, or speak to an academic adviser.
• a sessional grade-point average of at least 4.00 on a 9-point scale (equivalent to UVic’s B- grade) on your most recent 12.0-unit session. If your most recent session is less than 12.0 units, you must have a grade-point average of at least 4.00 on a 9-point scale (equivalent to UVic’s B- grade) on your most recent consecutive 12.0 units. Learn how a GPA is calculated at UVic.
• to participate in an interview normally held in April. 

All admission requirements must be completed by April 30th of the year you intend to enter this program.

Tip! A 1.5 unit UVic course meets for at least 3 hours per week for 13 weeks. 1.5 UVic units are equivalent to 3 - 4 COTR credits.

Approved College of the Rockies English, Canadian studies, mathematics and laboratory science courses

English

Choose two from:

• ENGL 100 English Composition
• ENGL 101 Introduction to Poetry and Drama
• ENGL 102 Introduction to Prose Fiction

Notes:

1. We can't accept technical or creative writing courses.
2. We can't accept 6 credits of English composition.
3. Written English competency is satisfied by one of:
   ENGL 100 with a grade of B- or better, or
   ENGL 101 and 102 with an average grade of B- or better. 

Canadian Studies

We accept courses that focus on the Canadian experience and cover topics taught in the BC elementary social studies. 

Choose two from:

• ANTH 105 Introduction to Aboriginal Community Health and Wellness
• FNST 101 First Nations Studies
• FNST 102 First Nations Studies
• FNST 203 Aboriginal Ways of Knowing
• HIST 201 Pre-Confederation Canada (to 1867)
• HIST 202 Post-Confederation Canada (from 1867)
• HIST 208 Canadian–American Relations: 1867 to the Present
• HIST 211 Women in Canada: 1920 to the Present

Notes: 

1. We won't accept Canadian literature courses.
2. We won't accept courses that study one region or province of Canada.

Mathematics

Choose two from:

• MATH 101 Finite Mathematics 1
• MATH 102 Finite Mathematics 2
• MATH 103 Calculus 1 
• MATH 104 Calculus 2
• MATH 105 Mathematics for Teachers
• STAT 106 Statistics

Notes:  

1. We recommend MATH 101 Finite Mathematics 1, and one of MATH 102 Finite Mathematics 2 or MATH 105 Mathematics for Teachers.
2. We won't accept Pre-calculus courses (MATH 100, for example).
3. We won't accept any Math courses completed more than ten years ago. 

 Notes:

1. We won't accept any laboratory science course completed more than ten years ago.
2. Speak with an adviser if you've completed COTR's GEOG 102 before registering in another lab science course.

Notes:

1. Please consult a Faculty of Education adviser if you want to take human kinetics courses. Tip! HKIN 162 can't be accepted.
2. We can't accept courses from professional programs such as child and youth care or social work.

Consult an academic adviser if you have completed English, Canadian studies, mathematics or laboratory science courses not listed above.

COTR courses listed on the admission requirements above transfer to UVic. If you plan to take the admission requirements at another college, please contact an education adviser.

Tuition is based on a per-unit fee which varies from year to year. The 2012 rate is $330.58 per unit.

You'll take 18.0 units in year two: $330.58 X 18.0 = $5950.44.

Additional costs will include books, miscellaneous fees, room and board, practicum travel and other living expenses.

Please note that tuition fees are subject to increase each year. See a breakdown of annual costs.

Eligible applicants will be ranked according to a score based on their interview (30%) and their sessional grade-point average (70%). We will admit applicants (up to our quota) starting with the highest score first and working towards the lowest score.

Having the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you an offer of admission. If the number of eligible applicants exceeds the established quota, some applicants will be not admitted. For further information contact an academic adviser.