The Bachelor of Technical Education (BTEd) is a degree program that is intended to prepare individuals who have recognized technical skills and experience and provide them with the background and knowledge necessary to pursue successfully a professional career as a teacher. The completion of the BTEd degree provides the opportunity to acquire teacher certification and recognition from the Province of New Brunswick.
Bachelor of Technical Education Degree Requirements
It is possible to complete the Bachelor of Technical Education degree in 16 months if a student enters the program with the maximum possible credit hours from prior training and/or experience. The BTEd degree is granted upon successful completion of 138 credit hours.
Upon completion of this degree, the individual will be eligible to apply for at least a Certificate IV Teacher’s License from the NB Department of Education. (Applicants who have a previous degree and are eligible for this option could possibly receive a Certificate V Teacher’s License.)
Bachelor of Technical Education Degree Requirements
Prerequisite (69 credit transfer credit hours)
- Red Seal PLAR in a trade such as mechanic, carpentry, electrical, culinary, or welding (69 cr. hrs.)
Foundations of Education (21 credit hours)
- ED3213 – Theory and Practice I (3 cr. hrs.)
- ED3223 – Theory and Practice II (3 cr. hrs.)
- ED3313 – Instructional and Learning Processes I (3 cr. hrs.)
- ED3323 – Instructional and Learning Processes II (3 cr. hrs.)
- ED4023 – Educational Foundations (3 cr. hrs.)
- ED4103 – Educational Psychology: Inclusionary Practices (3 cr. hrs.)
- ED4413 – Diversity, Inclusion, and Theories of Racism in Education (3 cr. hrs.)
Area Requirements (15 credit hours)
- ED3113 – Literacy Education (3 cr. hrs.)
- ED4043 – Literacy Education for Adolescent Learners (3 cr. hrs.)
- ED3203 – Math Education (3 cr. hrs.)
- ED3303 – Science Education (3 cr. hrs.)
- ED3413 – Social Studies Education (3 cr. hrs.)
Education Electives (9 credit hours)
- Nine credit hours of Education electives are required.
Education Internship (18 credit hours)
- ED5118 – Technical Education Internship
A minimum of 18 weeks, or equivalent, of supervised practicum teaching is required within a formal school setting.
Biblical or Religious Studies Electives (6 credit hours)
Biblical or Christian Studies electives are required of students in order to meet Crandall’s BA, BA&Sc, BBA, or BSc equivalency requirements. Crandall graduates are exempt from this requirement as it has been met in their first degree.
