University of Victoria

Overview

The Teacher Education, Indigenous Education program at the University of Victoria is designed to equip future K–12 educators with the skills to teach with cultural humility and relational accountability. The program emphasizes the integration of Indigenous perspectives and ways of knowing into classroom practices while meeting the requirements for BC teaching certification.

• Award: Bachelor of Education (BEd)
• Programme focus: Indigenous Education and teacher preparation for K–12 settings
• Delivery: Offered by the University of Victoria (format may vary by course)
• Credits/Duration: Professional teacher education pathway (confirm specific length and credit requirements with UVic)
• Language of instruction: English
• Tuition: Check current fees for international and domestic students
• Professional certification link: Aligned with requirements for the BC Teaching Professional Certificate of Qualification
• Application: Submit by designated UVic deadlines; start dates vary by intake cycle

What you'll study

This professional teacher education program offers a comprehensive curriculum that may include the following key areas:

• Indigenous education foundations: Explore Indigenous histories, cultures, contemporary issues, and culturally grounded approaches to teaching and learning.
• Teaching practice and pedagogy: Engage in core teacher education coursework focusing on planning, instruction, assessment, classroom management, and reflective practice.
• Curriculum integration across subject areas: Learn methods for integrating Indigenous perspectives into various disciplines such as English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science.
• Professional learning and practicum components: Participate in structured opportunities to apply learning in educational settings and develop professional teaching competencies.
• Capstone/assessment: Complete program requirements that may include professional performance assessments and final reflective work.

Note: For detailed information on current degree requirements, course codes, and any prerequisite or bridging expectations, please refer to the program website.

Entry requirements

Admission to the program is competitive and considers academic preparation and professional readiness. Additional factors such as your statement of intent and references may also be reviewed.

• A bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution acceptable to the University of Victoria.
• Minimum academic average: C+ (3.00 on the UVic 9-point scale) on the most recent 12 UVic units attempted.
• Minimum academic average: C+ (3.00 on the UVic 9-point scale) on the most recent two full years of courses attempted.
• Statement of intent
• Reflection on experience
• References

GRE/GMAT/GPA: No GRE/GMAT requirement is indicated for this program.

Career prospects