Bachelor of Education as a Second Degree

Method of delivery:
In-person

Applications open:
After January information session

Applications close:
TBD

Next start date:
May 2024

Ready to pursue education? This program, designed for those who have already completed a Bachelor’s degree and are admitted to one of our Teacher Education programs, helps ready you for the next step in your career as a teacher.

While a BEd as a second degree is not a requirement to teach in B.C., it is a recognized international credential and an appealing option if you may want to teach abroad.

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Program Overview
Intake Schedule
Locations
Future Pathways
Information Sessions
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Designed For

Students in one of our teacher education programs (PDP, PLP, or AHCOTE) who have a completed Bachelor’s degree, and who meet SFU’s quantitative and literacy admission requirements, may be eligible to complete a BEd as a second degree, at no additional time or cost.

HOW TO DECLARE THE BACHELOR OF EDUCATION AS A SECOND DEGREE

In January, an Education undergraduate advisor will host a BEd as a second degree advising session for each PDP, PLP and AHCOTE module. If you are interested in declaring a BEd as a second degree, you will submit the electronic declaration form following the advising session.

Program Structure

The BEd second degree requires successful completion of PDP, PLP or AHCOTE, including completion of an Education minor and a Quantitative course within the coursework selected for the EDUC 404 term.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (PDP)

If you have been admitted to the PDP, you will complete a total of 60 upper division units in Education.

You will complete all of the following:

Plus one of the following Education minors:

Any additional coursework needed to address academic requirements for a professional certificate and additional requirements to complete a minor must be completed over and above the required 60 upper division units.

PROFESSIONAL LINKING PROGRAM (PLP)

If you have been admitted to the PLP, you will complete a total of 60 upper division units in education.

You will complete all of the following:

Plus one of the following Education minors:

Any additional course work needed to address academic requirements for a professional certificate and additional requirements to complete a minor must be completed over and above the required 60 upper division units.

Minor Themes of Study

Students enrolled in the BEd as a Second Degree can select from a variety of themed minors.

For students in the PDP or PLP - French Module, it is strongly recommended to take the French Education Minor. This program will prepare you for success in your Teaching Semester (long practicum) and the realities of teaching in French in a minority setting. It will enable you to acquire adapted technics and knowledge that will be useful throughout your career.

What's more, taking your summer courses in French as part of the French Education Minor could qualify you for additional scholarships (see eligibility criteria).

Please note that PDP – French Module students who opt for the Dual Program (Formation duale) are not eligible for the B.Ed. as a Second Degree.

Study Abroad

If available, students have the option to study abroad with SFU Field Schools. Past Field Schools have taken place in Indonesia, Hawaii and Haida Gwaii.

Visit SFU Field Schools for more information

INTAKE SCHEDULE

PDP, PLP and AHCOTE students will be given information on the Bachelor of Education as a Second Degree in the Spring (January) term, and eligible students will be admitted for the Summer (May) term.

LOCATIONS

Courses for the Bachelor of Education as a Second Degree can be completed at either the Burnaby or Surrey campuses, and there's even opportunities to participate in field schools locally or abroad.

Burnaby

Perched atop Burnaby Mountain, Simon Fraser University's original Arthur Erickson-designed campus includes more than three dozen academic buildings and a flourishing sustainable residential community.

Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples, including the səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations, on which SFU Burnaby is located.

Surrey

Our Surrey campus is a vibrant community hub in the heart of one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities. With easy access to transit, the modern campus is conveniently situated between Metro Vancouver and communities south of the Fraser River.

Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the unceded traditional territories, including the Semiahmoo, Katzie, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Kwantlen, Qayqayt and Tsawwassen Nations, on which SFU Surrey is located.

Off-Campus Opportunities

Students in the Bachelor of Education as a Second Degree have the opportunity to participate in Field Schools (as and when available). Past Field Schools have taken Education students to Haida Gwaii, Indonesia and Hawaii.

FUTURE PATHWAYS

Where can this program take you? The world is changing rapidly and so is the full range of career and academic opportunities that await.

Occupations

Armed with the necessary knowledge and skills, graduates pursue careers in jobs such as:

Adult Educator
Consultant
Curriculum Coordinator
ESL Teacher
International Teacher
Program Planner
Student Affairs Administrator
Teacher

Further Studies

After completing their undergraduate degrees, obtaining teacher certification, and working either as educators or in other occupations related to education, many individuals return to the Faculty of Education to pursue graduate studies in education.

The Faculty of Education offers many graduate level programs that offer: