BA/BS in Education

The Bachelor of Education (Indigenous) is a five-year concurrent degree program at Trent University designed for self-identified Indigenous learners preparing to become Ontario-qualified educators. Throughout the program, Indigenous ways of knowing and learning are integrated alongside core education courses and content preparation for both the Primary/Junior and Intermediate/Senior teaching divisions. Graduates are prepared to teach in a range of settings, including urban, rural, and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. Upon completion, candidates are awarded a Bachelor of Education degree and may also qualify for a General Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree earned concurrently. Admission requires meeting Trent's standard secondary school admission requirements and self-identifying as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) through the university's Equity Admission Form. Applicants with prior postsecondary study may be considered for advanced standing, with a maximum of 15.0 transfer credits recognized toward the degree.