For questions about your application, please reach out to admissions@cbu.ca.

For questions about admission requirements, please connect with a recruiter or reach out to bed@cbu.ca.

Yes.

No. We realize many have finished their degree years ago so you can have 2 professional references. It needs to be someone with firsthand knowledge of your fit and suitability to become a teacher.

If you submitted your complete application (including all documents and references) prior to the January 9^th deadline for Round 1, you will hear from us before the end of January.

Please review the Canadian Deadlines page for the most up to date information.

No, applicants must have completed a recognized undergraduate degree (minimum of 90 credits) prior to beginning a B.Ed. program

No. Only undergraduate university courses are applicable towards entrance requirements. This can include college level courses that were transferred into your university program.

You must reside within Canada for the full duration of the program.

The B.Ed. program is a full time program that is offered both online and in person on campus.

There is no part-time option.

All transfer requests are considered by the admissions team and made on a case by case basis.

This is a demanding program which will require a significant investment of time and energy. In addition, you will be required to be in schools for 1 day per week throughout the entire program. You will also be required to complete two full time practicum placements (about 6 weeks each) in schools. This would make full time employment impractical and untenable.

The B.Ed. is 12 months long, whether taken online or on campus.

We have a single intake for both B.Ed. programs in May each year. There is no September (Fall) intake for the B.Ed. program.

Please review the Canadian Deadlines page for the most up to date application open and close information.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as we operate on a rolling admissions model. Applications will be considered as they are received until all seats for the B.Ed. program have been taken.

Mi’kmaw Language, English, Math, French, Fine Arts, Technology, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology/Earth Sciences, Oceanography or Environmental Studies) and Social Studies (History, Geography, Political Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Economics, African Canadian Studies, or Mi’kmaq Studies), Business  (Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Organizational Behaviour, Secretarial Arts), and Family Studies (Combination of courses from two of the following three areas: Foods and Nutrition, Family Dynamics and Textiles/Housing),  Anthropology can be used as a second teachable area only.

Please note that CBU does not offer the physical education teachable.

A concentration of at least thirty credit hours of university coursework in a single discipline.

A concentration of at least eighteen credit hours of university coursework in a second single or third discipline.

Absolutely, but please note that anthropology is recognized as a second teachable only.

Yes, with careful planning, students can aim to complete three teachables in their undergraduate degree. Ex. French, mathematics and chemistry.

No. We will work with you to complete your practicum in your province.

No. Your placements can only be arranged by our Manager of Experiential Learning.

Practicum placements are typically discouraged at locations where your children attend school. We recognize this may be unavoidable depending upon where you live. Our Manager of Experiential Learning will make every effort to coordinate a placement that is both practical for you, while maintaining the integrity of the program.

No. Everyone must complete the full program for eligibility to become a licensed teacher.

Not at this time.

Please see Tuition & Fees for a complete breakdown.

You will have two weeks from acceptance to accept your offer and confirm your seat.