BA/BS in Education

St. Thomas University's Bachelor of Education is a 60-credit-hour program delivered over 10 months, offering the same coursework and teaching certification as a two-year program. It is designed for students who already hold an undergraduate degree in the liberal arts, science, commerce, or a comparable field, building on that subject background to prepare graduates to teach it. Teacher candidates choose a concentration in elementary (K-5), middle-secondary (6-12), or French second language teaching (K-5 or 6-12), and develop practical teaching techniques through campus coursework combined with cooperative learning and teamwork. The program includes two field placements at different grade levels in New Brunswick schools, giving candidates the chance to apply classroom learning under the guidance of established educators in real teaching settings. The School of Education takes a cross-disciplinary approach that emphasizes inclusionary teaching practices, and close working relationships with instructors support candidates' professional development throughout the program. Delivered on STU's Fredericton campus, the program suits university graduates seeking a compact route into a teaching certification and career, whether in elementary, middle, secondary, or French-immersion classrooms.