Education

is an innovative post-baccalaureate teacher education program designed to prepare future educators for meaningful and rewarding careers in schools and communities.

Through coursework, field experiences, leadership development, and Indigenous education, teacher candidates develop the knowledge, skills, and professional judgment needed to enter the teaching profession with confidence.

The 16-month, four-term degree is for students with an undergraduate degree and offers elementary (K–5) and secondary (6–12) streams.

Starting in May 2028, the admissions application will open on Oct. 1, 2027.

Mount Allison's Bachelor of Education combines the strengths of a leading undergraduate university with extensive school-based experiences and close faculty mentorship.

The program emphasizes inclusive education, literacy, Indigenous education, classroom leadership, and evidence-informed teaching practices while preparing graduates for New Brunswick Teacher Certification 5.

As a teacher candidate, you will: Learn from experienced educators and educational leaders.

Develop practical teaching skills through three practicum experiences.

Build expertise in literacy, assessment, inclusion, and classroom management.

Explore Indigenous education, culturally responsive teaching, and Wabanaki perspectives.

Work directly with students in schools and community settings.

Develop leadership skills that support long-term professional growth.

Learn alongside a cohort of peers in a collaborative professional community.

Today's teachers must be prepared to support diverse learners and create welcoming classroom environments.

Mount Allison's BEd emphasizes: Inclusion and accessibility Social-emotional learning Language and literacy development French Immersion, English as an Additional Language, and English Second Language support Family and community engagement Teacher candidates engage with Indigenous education and Wabanaki perspectives throughout the program.

Courses and practicum experiences encourage candidates to understand the importance of place, community, relationship-building, and culturally responsive teaching while preparing them to support reconciliation through educational practice.

The program prepares graduates not only to enter the profession but also to contribute positively to schools and communities throughout their careers.

Teacher candidates explore: Lifelong professional learning Through a combination of coursework, practicum experiences, mentorship, and critical reflection, teacher candidates develop the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions needed to support diverse learners and thrive in today's classrooms.

Term 1 (May-Aug.): Foundations of teaching and learning Term 2 (Sept.-Dec.): Teaching methods and professional practice Term 3 (Jan.-Apr.): Immersive teaching experience (12 weeks) Term 4 (May-July): Reflection and leadership Term 1: Foundations of Teaching and Learning During the first term, teacher candidates establish their foundations in educational theory, psychology, assessment, literacy, inclusion, and professionalism.

Typical coursework includes: School Law, Ethics, and Professionalism Practicum I introduces candidates to educational settings and includes land-based learning experience.

Term 2: Teaching Methods and Professional Practice Teacher candidates develop practical teaching skills through curriculum and instructional methods courses while participating in Practicum II.

Reading in the Content Areas Practicum II connects coursework with guided teaching experiences in schools.

Term 3: Immersive Teaching Experience The third term centres on Practicum III, an extensive 12-week school placement that allows teacher candidates to apply their learning in classroom settings.

During this placement, candidates: Collaborate with teachers and families Develop classroom management skills Build professional confidence Practicum III serves as the capstone field experience of the program.

Term 4: Reflection and Leadership The final term emphasizes educational leadership, professional growth, and contemporary issues in education.

Contemporary Issues in Education Candidates complete the program equipped for successful entry into the teaching profession and ongoing professional learning.

Practical experience is at the heart of the Bachelor of Education.

You'll spend time working in real schools with experienced teachers.

Teacher candidates complete three distinct practicum experiences: Practicum I (Term 1) introduces candidates to educational settings through experiences that include land-based learning.

Practicum II (Term 2) connects teaching methods coursework with guided classroom practice.

Practicum III (Term 3) is a full 12-week immersive teaching placement that allows candidates to assume increasing responsibility for planning, instruction, assessment, and classroom leadership Teacher candidates also participate in experiential learning in partnership with First Nation communities and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, learning how to teach with the land and integrate Indigenous knowledge into classroom practice.

Graduates of the BEd are eligible to apply for the New Brunswick Teacher Certification 5.* The Bachelor of Education prepares future educators to inspire learning, foster belonging, and contribute to stronger schools and communities.

The program also provides a strong foundation for graduate studies in education, educational leadership, curriculum, counselling, and related fields. *A New Brunswick-certified teacher who wants to teach elsewhere must apply to that province or territory's teacher regulator.

Teachers certified in one province are generally eligible to seek certification in other Canadian jurisdictions.

Popular career paths for Education graduates include: Elementary school teacher Educational technology specialist Outdoor and experiential learning educator Educational leadership roles The Bachelor of Education requires a bachelor’s degree (120 credit hours) from a recognized university or to be a degree candidate by May 1 in the year of application.

The drop-down menu below will help you find a full list of pre-requisites recommended for a Bachelor of Education.

MOUNT ALLISON'S BEd PROGRAM WILL BEGIN IN MAY 2028Application opens Oct. 1, 2027 Oct. 1: BEd admissions application opens Dec. 1: Deadline to apply April: Orientation and pre-arrival activities May: Program starts in May every year