Double Degree - Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Education (5-Year Integrated)

The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education 5-Year Integrated program is intended for students who have a clear professional goal in mind of becoming an Early or Middle years teacher, giving high school graduates immediate access to teacher education. Students will complete a Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts Distributed Major while simultaneously completing course work in the Bachelor of Education program. Early and Middle years teachers are responsible for teaching all subject areas (English, Math, Science and Social Studies) and can expect to become comfortable with these subject areas while also focusing on a two teachable subject areas. Graduates are eligible for a professional teacher’s certificate in Manitoba.

Created to provide support, facilitate student success, and to build community and identity among beginning teachers, the program integrates unique field experiences linked to classroom learning right from year 1. It develops stronger student relationships with instructors in the Faculty of Education and within the student cohort. NOTE: International students are welcome to apply to the Bachelor of Education programs provided they meet admission requirements found in the current Undergraduate Course Calendar. Teacher certification is a separate issue. Completion of a B. Ed. degree does not automatically lead to certification in Manitoba; students must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a valid work visa to be certified to teach in Manitoba. For more information on Manitoba Teaching Certification, please contact the Professional Certification Unit of Manitoba Education.