This program allows you the flexibility to take courses and perhaps complete a variety of different minors. Graduates may go on to pursue careers working with children, youth and adults outside of the formal classroom setting.

In this non-specialist program, students will learn through lectures, seminars, field experiences, service learning (learning while placed in an educational setting) and by distance education.

Program Requirements

Students complete 120 units including at least 45 upper division units. A 2.00 graduation grade point average (GPA) and upper division GPA is required. With the exception of EDUC 401, 402, 403, 405 and 406, courses completed in any faculty may be used to satisfy degree requirements, but course admission is subject to the prerequisites of various departments.

Students complete all of

EDUC 100W - Selected Questions and Issues in Education (3)
EDUC 252 - Introduction to Reflective Practice (4)
EDUC 352W - Building on Reflective Practice (4)

Additional requirements are satisfied through completion of the general education option, as specified below. Note: EDUC 100W, EDUC 252 and EDUC 352W must be completed before starting the Professional Development Program (PDP).

General Education Option

In addition to the courses specified above, students who choose this option will complete nine lower division and 15 upper division units in EDUC courses.

Career possibilities

The world is changing rapidly and you have no way of knowing the full range of career opportunities available to you in the future. Graduates of this program may end up in a range of occupations, including these:

• Academic Advisor
• Admissions Counsellor
• Adult Educator
• Consultant
• Curriculum Coordinator
• ESL Teacher
• Program Planner
• Public Lecturer
• Researcher
• School Administrator
• School Psychologist
• Social Worker
• Student Affairs Administrator
• Teacher