Teacher Education: Secondary Curriculum (post‑degree professional program)

What makes UVic’s Teacher Education programs distinctive?

• Cohort-based learning that builds strong peer connections.
• Integrated Indigenous ways of learning and knowing.
• Early opportunities for classroom observation and participation.
• Multiple practicum and field experiences in diverse settings.
• Competency-based learning that supports academic and professional success.

Integrated practicums

Connect theory to practice through school-based practicum placements in local schools. You’ll work directly with students and educators while developing your teaching skills in real classrooms. 

Complete an international practicum at UVic partner schools in Sweden or Japan, gaining global teaching experience while broadening your perspective as an educator.

Gain real classroom experience early

Link2Practice gives you the opportunity to spend a full day each week in real school settings, building confidence and clarity by observing educators in action and understanding what teaching is really like before you lead a classroom.

Teach what you love

Share your passion for your subject with secondary school students. The Secondary Post-Degree program prepares you to teach one or two teachable subjects. Available subject areas include:

• art
• biology
• chemistry
• computer science
• English
• French
• general science
• mathematics
• music
• physics
• physical and health education
• social studies
• Spanish
• theatre

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Fast-track your career

Are you eager to begin teaching as soon as possible? This program is completed over four terms in 16 months. You could be teaching in a classroom in less than two years.

Admission

Apply directly to this program as a post-secondary degree holder.

If you don't have a bachelor's degree, you can apply to the Teacher Education: Elementary Curriculum program.

Admission 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).
• A minimum average of "B-" (4.00 on the UVic 9-point scale) in the specified courses for 1-2 teachable subject areas.

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 and 1-2 teachable subject areas
• a minimum of 75 hours of practical experience (paid or volunteer) working with children/youth from Kindergarten - Grade 12 in educative ways.

Detailed information is provided on the Curriculum & Instruction website.

English language proficiency

You must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend UVic. Your transcripts are enough to prove proficiency if you've studied full-time in an academic program at the high school or post-secondary level within Canada for at least four years, and all of your instruction was in English.

Learn about UVic's English language requirement.

Ready to apply?

We'll walk you through all of the steps in the process, from submitting your online application to accepting your offer of admission.