The Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree qualifies successful graduates to teach in K-12 schools and to be recommended for certification with the Ontario College of Teachers. Our program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the teaching profession as confident and effective teachers.

The BEd degree program is offered in two delivery models:

• Concurrent - Students complete two degrees at the same time at York University
  • Students can apply as Direct Entry from high school or
  • Students can apply as upper-year York University students
• Consecutive - Students have already completed one undergraduate degree and complete the BEd

Graduates of our BEd program can be certified to teach in Ontario in one of the following grade levels:

• Primary-Junior (JK to Grade 6)
• Junior-Intermediate (Grade 4 to Grade 10) or
• Intermediate-Senior (Grade 7 to Grade 12)

Note that the Faculty of Education also offers a Bachelor of Education (Technological Education).

The BEd is a full-time professional degree program, which includes:

• Coursework (including in-class and blended)
• School practicum placements
• Community practicum placement
• Optional concentrations and specializations
• Opportunities to get involved in student life and international learning
• Opportunity to earn advance standing credits towards a Master of Education (MEd) degree
• Career services

Helpful information:

• Courses are offered on- and off-campus!
• International students can also join us.

BEd - Concurrent Model

Complete two university degrees at the same time in order to become a qualified teacher in Ontario! Students can apply to our Bachelor of Education (BEd) program in a concurrent delivery model in two ways:

1. Apply directly from high school (Direct Entry model) while also applying to select Faculties at the same time or
2. Apply after completing 60 or 90 credits* at York University (Upper Year concurrent model) from select Faculties.

For more information on the program and schedules, visit http://edu.yorku.ca/academic-programs/bachelor-of-education/. 

Selection is based on:

• Academic achievement
• Personal characteristics relevant to the teaching profession
• Online letters of reference

BEd - Consecutive Model (Degree required)

The full-time Bachelor of Education (BEd) consecutive program model features:

• Duration of four academic terms, from September to April each year
  • Summer elective courses may be available (optional)
  • Summer international opportunities may be available (optional)
• 10 full academic courses (60 credits)
• One community-based placement and three school-based practicum placements
• Option of applying to an off-campus location

Applicants must hold an approved degree from an accredited degree granting institution and must present a minimum overall grade point average of B (on a 14-point scale or equivalent 73 percent) based on the final 60 credits or equivalent (10 full courses, or final two years of full-time study) in an undergraduate degree program.  The program is delivered over two years.

Selection is based on:

• Education-related experience
• Academic achievement
• Personal characteristics relevant to the teaching profession
• Online letters of reference

BEd - Special Concentrations

York University's Faculty of Education offers the most diverse undergraduate education curriculum in Ontario, with both Bachelor of Education (BEd) and Bachelor of Education in Technological Education (BEd Technological Education) degree programs. We also offer opportunities in French language, Jewish Teacher Education and a formal Specialization in International Education.

We also offer the following programs:

• Graduate programs in education (MEd/PhD)
• Professional development courses (for practicing teachers)