Undergraduate Certificate in Education Studies

Program Overview

The Okanagan School of Education offers this Undergraduate Certificate in Education Studies as an introduction to the field of education.  The certificate will appeal to people who are contemplating the pursuit of teaching and/or enjoy teaching others.

The certificate is available to students enrolled in undergraduate degree programs other than those offered by the Faculty of Education. The 12 credits of coursework required to complete the certificate may also be applied towards the requirements of an undergraduate degree program with approval of the offering Faculty.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Certificate program requires enrollment in an undergraduate degree program at UBC Okanagan in one of the following faculties:

  • Arts and Social Sciences
  • Creative and Critical Studies
  • Health and Social Development
  • Management
  • Science

Students should consult with their home Faculty and/or Department prior to completing the certificate requirements to confirm their eligibility for the certificate program and the impact of completing the certificate on their degree progression.

Students enrolled in UBC degree programs other than those offered by the Faculties listed are not eligible to complete this Undergraduate Certificate, but may complete the required courses as electives if permitted by their degree program.

Certificate Requirements

Students must complete a total of 12 credits consisting of:

  • EDUC 100   Controversial Issues in Education
  • EDUC 300   Inquiry in Education
  • EDUC 400   Designing and Facilitating Effective Learning Experiences

AND 3 credits from1:

ECED 405 Foundations of Early Childhood Education
ECED 416 Kindergarten Curriculum
ECED 420 History of Early Childhood Education
ECED 421 Supporting Young Children through Home, School, and Community Relationships
ECED 438 Observation and Recording
ECED 440 Play and Early Childhood Education
ECED 441 Language Nests in Early Learning
ECED 443 Theories of Early Learning
ECED 444 Early Numeracy
ECED 445 Poverty, Child Development, and Early Learning
ECED 463 Early Language and Literacy Development
ECED 480 Special Topics in Early Childhood Education
EPSE 406 Typical and Atypical Development in Infants and Children
EPSE 407 Developmental Disabilities
EPSE 421 Assessment of Learning Difficulties
EPSE 431 Programming for Children with Specific Learning Disabilities
EPSE 433 Assessment and Positive Behavioural Support in School and Community Settings
EPSE 437 Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Behaviour Disorders
EPSE 464 Literacy for Diverse Learners in the Elementary Grades
EPSE 465 Literacy for Diverse Learners in Middle and Secondary Grades
EPSE 466 Numeracy for Diverse Learners
EPSE 467 Social and Emotional Development of Diverse Learners
EPSE 468 Creating Positive Learning Environments for Inclusive Education
EPSE 469 Education for Students with Sensory Loss or Motor Impairments
EPSE 470 Selected Topics in Inclusive Education
EPSE 471 Applied Project in Inclusive Education
EPSE 472 Issues in Inclusive Education
LLED 441 Introduction to Teaching Children's Literature
LLED 449 Teaching Adolescents' Literature
LLED 450 Teaching and Learning Language and Literacy: Kindergarten and Primary Grades
LLED 451 Teaching and Learning Language and Literacy: Intermediate and Middle Grades
LLED 452 Literacy in the Content Areas: Intermediate and Secondary
LLED 460 Theoretical Foundations and Research in English Language Arts Education
LLED 461 Assessment of Literacy and Learning
LLED 463 Early Language and Literacy Development
LLED 464 Literacy for Diverse Learners in the Elementary Grades
LLED 465 Literacy for Diverse Learners in Middle and Secondary Grades
LLED 466 ESL and Literacy Education
LLED 467 Drama in English Language Arts Education
LLED 468 Language, Literacy, and Numeracy
LLED 481 Digital Media in English Language Arts Education
LLED 490 Special Topics in Language and Literacy Education
LLED 494 Introduction to Additional Language Teaching and Learning
LLED 495 Curriculum and Materials Design in Additional Language Teaching and Learning
LLED 496 Theory and Practice in Additional Language Teaching and Learning
LLED 497 Practicum in Additional Language Teaching and Learning
EDST 497 Contemporary Educational Issues
EDST 498 Contemporary Educational Practice
EDST 499 Studies in Educational Leadership

1 Not all courses are offered every year. Students should contact the Okanagan School of Education for current course offerings.

Please contact education.ubco@ubc.ca for more information.


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