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.
Application to Receive Certificate
Upon completion of all required courses, students must apply to receive their certificate by contacting education.ubco@ubc.ca.
Please contact education.ubco@ubc.ca for more information.