Degree Requirements

2.0 The Bachelor of Education Degree at Wilfrid Laurier University is awarded to candidates who meet the requirements for the Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate teacher education program.

The Bachelor of Education: Primary/Junior (consecutive) program is a two-year full-time program open to students who have completed a Bachelors degree from a recognized university. Once candidates have successfully completed this program, they can apply to the Ontario College of Teachers for Primary/Junior Qualification. The ultimate goal is to prepare Primary/Junior Teacher Education Candidates (TECs) to be highly effective teachers within Ontario and beyond

The Bachelor Education: Junior/Intermediate (consecutive) program is a two-year full-time program open to students who have completed a Bachelors degree from a recognized university. Once candidates have successfully completed this program, they can apply to the Ontario College of Teachers for Junior/Intermediate Qualification. As with the Primary/Junior program at Laurier, the ultimate goal is to prepare Junior/Intermediate Teacher Education Candidates (TECs) to be highly effective teachers within Ontario and beyond.

For specific admissions requirements for either program leading to a Bachelor of Education Degree, refer to the Admissions Information section.