Bachelor of Education - Program Requirements

Elementary

To be considered for the Bachelor of Education (Elementary Education) program, applicants must satisfy the following minimum requirements:

1. The following academic requirements must be met:
   1. Have completed a four-year undergraduate degree in Arts, Business, or Science (or the equivalent) before starting the B.Ed. program. A minimum of 30 credit hours in teachable subjects within this degree is required. Please note that equivalency will be based on Crandall University standards and guidelines and in consultation with the NB Office of Teacher Certification if needed. 
   2. Post-secondary records must show evidence of above-average ability over the last 60 credit hours of study including a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70 or a “B-” on a scale where 4.30 is the highest mark available. 
2. In addition to a strong academic record, all B.Ed. (Elementary Education) applicants must provide evidence of professional suitability, supported by references and/or previous work or volunteer experience with children.
3. All B.Ed. (Elementary Education) applicants must demonstrate a desire and passion to teach through a letter of rationale.
4. A clear criminal record check, including a vulnerable sector check completed within the year (12 months).
5. Applicants to the Online delivery model are also required to have a minimum of one year of classroom experience in grades K-12. Priority will be given to applicants in the following order:
   1. Applicants with an Interim Teacher’s Certificate (ITC) from the NB Office of Teacher Certification. 
   2. Applicants from New Brunswick. 
   3. Applicants from other Maritime provinces. 
   4. Applicants from partnering schools. 
   5. Applicants from other parts of Canada.

Secondary

To be considered for the Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education) program, applicants must satisfy the requirements listed below:

1. The following academic requirements must be met:
   1. Have completed a four-year undergraduate degree in Arts, Business, or Science (or the equivalent). A minimum of 60 credit hours in teachable subjects within this degree is required. The 60 credit hours in teachable subjects must include either a 30-credit hour major in a teachable subject or a 24-credit hour major in a teachable subject and an 18-credit hour minor in a teachable subject. Please note that equivalency will be based on Crandall University standards and guidelines and in consultation with the NB Office of Teacher Certification if needed.
   2. Post-secondary records must show evidence of above-average ability over the last 60 credit hours of study including a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70 or a “B-” on a scale where 4.30 is the highest mark available. 
2. In addition to a strong academic record, all B.Ed. (Secondary Education) applicants must provide evidence of professional suitability, supported by references and/or previous work or volunteer experience with children.
3. All B.Ed. (Secondary Education) applicants must demonstrate a desire and passion to teach through a letter of rationale.
4. A clear criminal record check, including a vulnerable sector check completed within the year (12 months).
5. Applicants to the Online delivery model are also required to have a minimum of one year of classroom experience in grades K-12. Priority will be given to applicants in the following order:
   1. Applicants with an Interim Teacher’s Certificate (ITC) from the NB Office of Teacher Certification. 
   2. Applicants from New Brunswick. 
   3. Applicants from other Maritime provinces. 
   4. Applicants from partnering schools. 
   5. Applicants from other parts of Canada.

Elementary Degree Requirements:

Foundations of Education (18 credit hours)

• ED3213/3223 – Theory and Practice: Secondary/Elementary (6 cr. hrs.)
• ED3313/3323 – Instructional and Learning Processes: Elementary/Secondary (6 cr. hrs.)
• ED4023 – Educational Foundations (3 cr. hrs.)
• ED4103 – Educational Psychology: Inclusionary Practices (3 cr. hrs.)

Area Requirements (24 credit hours)

• ED3113 – Literacy Education (3 cr. hrs.)
• ED3203 – Mathematics Education (3 cr. hrs.)
• ED3303 – Science Education (3 cr. hrs.)
• ED3413 – Social Studies Education (3 cr. hrs.)
• ED3823 – Physical/Wellness Education (3 cr. hrs.)
• ED3913 – Fine Arts Education I: Music (3 cr. hrs.)
• ED3923 – Fine Arts Education II: Art (3 cr. hrs.)
• ED4203 – Developmental Literacy (3 cr. hrs.)

Electives (3 credit hours)

• Three credit hours of Education electives are required.

Field Practicum (15 credit hours)

• ED5115 – Internship or ED5215 – Global Internship (15 cr. hrs.)

Biblical or Christian Studies Electives (6 credit hours)

Biblical or Christian Studies electives are required of students in order to meet Crandall’s BA, BBA, or BSc equivalency requirements. Crandall graduates are exempt from this requirement as it has been met in their first degree.

Secondary Degree Requirements

Foundations of Education (18 credit hours)

• ED3213/3223 – Theory and Practice: Secondary/Elementary (6 cr. hrs.)
• ED3313/3323 – Instructional and Learning Processes: Elementary/Secondary (6 cr. hrs.)
• ED4023 – Educational Foundations (3 cr. hrs.)
• ED4103 – Educational Psychology: Inclusionary Practices (3 cr. hrs.)

Area Requirements (15 credit hours)

• ED3113 – Literacy Education (3 cr. hrs.)
• ED3203 – Mathematics Education (3 cr. hrs.)
• ED3303 – Science Education (3 cr. hrs.)
• ED4043 – Literacy Education for Adolescent Learners (3 cr. hrs.)

Complete one of the following area electives:

• ED3413 – Social Studies Education (3 cr. hrs.)
• ED3423 – Technology in Education (3 cr. hrs.)
• ED3823 – Physical/Wellness Education (3 cr. hrs.)
• ED3913 – Fine Arts Education I: Music (3 cr. hrs.)
• ED3923 – Fine Arts Education II: Art (3 cr. hrs.)

Electives (12 credit hours)

• Twelve credit hours of Education electives are required.

Field Practicum (15 credit hours)

• ED5115 – Internship or ED5215 – Global Internship (15 cr. hrs.)

Biblical or Christian Studies Electives (6 credit hours)

Biblical or Christian Studies electives are required of students in order to meet Crandall’s BA, BBA, or BSc equivalency requirements. Crandall graduates are exempt from this requirement as it has been met in their first degree.