Elementary Education

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Year 1

Students interested in earning their degree at the University of Victoria may not be able to complete
a full two years of course requirements because of changes in the UVIC program which came into
effect September 2009. Please consult with a Selkirk College counsellor for details.

SEMESTER 1
CANADIAN CONTENT COURSE: Choose from ENGL 202-3: Canadian Literature I or GEOG 136-3: The
Geography of British Columbia or HIST 104-3: Canada Before Confederation or HIST 203-3: A History

of British Columbia. Note: Some universities may not accept Canadian literature courses or courses that study
one area or province of Canada.

MATH COURSE: choose from MATH 100-3: Calculus I or MATH 180-3: Mathematics for Teachers

LAB SCIENCE* (requires a minimum two-hour lab): : choose from Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry,
Physical Geography, Geology, or Physics (3 credits) (Note: Some university Education degree programs
may not accept Astronomy and/or Physical Geography as lab science credits. Please consult with a
Selkirk College counsellor before choosing your courses.)

ELECTIVE CREDITS: Three credits of 100- or 200-level Social Sciences

Course Name Credit
ENGLISH English Requirement: ENGL 110 or ENGL 112 On Campus 3
ENGL 202 Canadian Literature I: Indigenous Voices On Campus 3
GEOG 136 ~— The Geography of British Columbia On Campus 3
HIST 104 Canada Before Confederation On Campus 3
HIST 203 A History of British Columbia On Campus 3
MATH 100 ~—- Calculus I On Campus 3
MATH 180 Mathematics for Teachers On Campus 4

Total 22

SEMESTER 2

CANADIAN CONTENT COURSE: Choose from ENGL 203-3: Canadian Literature IL or HIST 105-3:
Contemporary Canada or HIST 210-3: A History of the First Nations of Canada

MATH COURSE: Choose from MATH 101-3: Calculus II or MATH 181-3: Problem Solving in Foundational
Mathematics.
Note: Not all universities require two math courses.

LAB SCIENCE* (requires a minimum two-hour lab): choose from Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry,
Physical Geography, Geology, or Physics (3 credits) (Note: Some university Education degree programs
may not accept Astronomy and/or Physical Geography as lab science credits. Please consult with a
Selkirk College counsellor before choosing your courses.)

ELECTIVE CREDITS: Three credits of 100- or 200-level Social Sciences.

Course Name Credit
ENGLISH English Requirement: ENGL 111 or ENGL 114 On Campus 3
ENGL 203 Canadian Literature II: Contemporary Voices On Campus 3
HIST 105 Contemporary Canada On Campus 3
HIST 210 A History of the First Nations of Canada On Campus 3
MATH 101 = Calculus II On Campus 3
MATH 181 Problem Solving in Foundational Mathematics On Campus 3

Total 18

Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2016-17

LENGTH OF STUDY:
Two years

ACCREDITATION:
Associate of Arts Degree

CAMPUS:
Castlegar

Program Summary
Get started on your bachelor of education degree.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

With two years of courses from your associate
degree, you'll be well on your way to completing
your bachelor with most or all of the admission
requirements for entry into third year at BC
universities. Plus, after you graduate with your
bachelor degree, you can come back to the West
Kootenays and complete your bachelor of education
in the West Kootenay Teacher Education Program
(WKTEP) delivered by the University of British
Columbia.

Take this program if you love connecting with young
minds and having the chance to be part of shaping
their future. With a career in education your valuable
contributions lead to the next generation’s success—
and your own. It’s a win for everyone.

Blending subjects like history, geography, English
literature and mathematics, your two years of study
will sufficiently prepare you for third year entry into
a bachelor degree program. Our instructors work
alongside you to ensure you get the best education
possible, just like you’ll do when it’s your turn at the
blackboard.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the program requires the completion

of English 12 with a grade of "C" or better or written
permission of the Instructor and School Chair. Other
prerequisites depend on the electives chosen to
complete the program and should be determined with
the advice of a Selkirk College counsellor.

If you are a student who lacks the admission
requirements, you may still gain entry to the program
by taking a combination of upgrading and university
courses in your first year. This may extend the length
of your program.

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