Bachelor of Education
Primary / Junior
Teach Primary (Grades K-3) and Junior (Grades 4-6)
Program Requirements
- 60 Credit Hours
- 82 Practicum Days
A proposed restructuring of the programs is currently under review; if approved, course offerings and credit hours for 2027–2028 may differ from those listed here.
Concept Requirements (9 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 503 | The Developing Learner | 3 |
| EDUC 511 | Reflective Practice | 3 |
One of :
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 501 | Democratic Values, Christian Perspectives and Education | 3 |
| EDUC 510 | Religious Education: Democratic Values, Catholic Perspectives and Education | 3 |
Content Requirements (27 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUP 521 | Language & Literacy PJ (Part 1) | 3 |
| EDUP 522 | Language & Literacy PJ (Part 2) | 3 |
| EDUP 523 | Mathematics PJ (Part 1) | 3 |
| EDUP 524 | Mathematics PJ (Part 2) | 3 |
| EDUP 503 | Science and Technology PJ | 3 |
| EDUP 505 | Social Studies PJ | 3 |
| EDUP 506 | Health & Physical Education PJ | 3 |
| EDUP 507 | Arts PJ | 3 |
One of :
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUP 502 | Environmental Education PJ | 3 |
| EDUP 508 | Early Years PJ | 3 |
Context Requirements (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 506 | Creating Brave, Engaging and Inclusive Learning Environments | 3 |
| EDUC 508 | Education Act and Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession | 3 |
| EDUC 512 | Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDUC 521 | Universal Design and Differentiated Instruction to Support Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 522 | Teaching and Learning in Diverse & Equitable Classrooms | 3 |
Professional Seminar & Practica Requirements (9 Credit Hours)
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDPR 531 | Practicum 1 (Literacy & Numeracy) | 2 |
| EDPR 532 | Practicum 2 | 2 |
| EDPR 533 | Practicum 3 | 2 |
| EDPR 534 | Professional Seminar | 3 |
Practicum
Practicum is an opportunity to apply the learning from courses to an Ontario school setting. Learn about Practicum Requirements and Arrangements as part of the Bachelor of Education program at Tyndale University.
Other Program Options
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Junior / Intermediate Program
Teach Junior grades (4 to 6) and Intermediate grades (7 to 10)
Your Additional Qualification
You will earn an Additional Qualification (AQ) as part of your program, in an area you choose: foundational literacy, environmental education, special education, equity and diversity, or early years. The AQ begins online in June and finishes with a two-week intensive at the very end of the program, on campus or online. Once complete, the AQ is recorded with the Ontario College of Teachers alongside your teaching credential.
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