Teacher Education: Indigenous Education (post-degree professional program)
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Why choose Teacher Education at UVic?
The Indigenous Education post-degree professional program is designed to enhance relational accountabilities with local Indigenous people and communities. It provides aspiring teachers (both Indigenous and non-Indigenous) with a relevant, relational, and transformative education designed to foster a deeper understanding of First Nations, Inuit and Métis histories, cultures, and ways of knowing and being.
- Learn directly from esteemed professors and guest instructors from the Department of Indigenous Education.
- Gain knowledge about Indigenous worldviews, languages and traditions, enriching your understanding of teaching and learning.
- Engage in meaningful weekly cultural experiences led by Indigenous knowledge keepers.
This 20-month program is a direct pathway to becoming an elementary or middle school teacher. Designed for those who already hold an undergraduate degree, graduates are eligible to apply for a Professional Teaching Certificate from the BC Ministry of Education.
Field experience
Thrive in a program that prioritizes building meaningful connections with all those around you, from peers to instructors, community members, mentors and future employers. This unique approach fosters deep relationships as the foundation for learning, offering a profoundly different and enriching way to build your teaching practice.
You'll have many opportunities to develop a unique teaching style and professional identity through hands-on and observational experiences in local classrooms.
Cultural & community connections
- Take part in off-campus cultural learning experiences, like visits to museums, art galleries, Indigenous art studios and community spaces.
- Visit local schools to observe unique classroom settings and discover innovative teaching approaches across diverse communities.
Practicum
- Participate in practicums to test-drive your teaching skills with support from mentor teachers and Indigenous Education field advisers.
- These transformative experiences connect theory to practice, growing your cultural awareness, adaptability and a richer understanding of the environments that shape learning.
Admission requirements
- Apply directly to this program as a post-secondary degree holder.
- If you haven't completed a bachelor's degree, you're not eligible for this program. You should instead apply to the Teacher Education: Elementary Curriculum program.
The following admission requirements are the minimums as stated in the UVic academic calendar. The actual admission average required for entry may be higher in the future due to increased competition and limited capacity.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Minimum requirements
- A bachelor's degree from a recognized institution that is acceptable to the University of Victoria.
- A minimum average of "C+" (3.00 on the UVic 9-point scale) on the most recent 12 UVic units attempted (24 credits = approximately 8 courses).
- A minimum average of "C+" (3.00 on the UVic 9-point scale) on the most recent two full years of courses attempted (30 UVic units = 60 credits).
Note: 3.0 UVic units are equivalent to two half-year courses or 6 credits at most BC colleges and universities.
Course and experience requirements
In addition to the minimum admission requirements, you must:
- have completed approved courses in English, Canadian studies, mathematics and science
- submit a statement of intent, summary of experience, and references
- see the Indigenous Education website for instructions.
English language proficiency
If English is not your primary language at home and school, you must demonstrate language proficiency to attend UVic.
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Program resources
- Teacher Education - Indigenous Post-Degree Professional Program
- Teacher Education programs
- Faculty of Education