Faculty of Education

Programs of study

Help shape the lives of students and the future of your community. The Faculty of Education’s mission is to enhance the study and practice of education through teaching, research, scholarship and service.

Our programs include:

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Bachelor of Education

Gain the experiences you need to build a meaningful and fulfilling career in the ever-changing environments of teaching and learning. Our Bachelor of Education program includes three stream options. You can choose the level of children and youth that you wish to teach.

Our Bachelor of Education program includes three stream options so you can focus your studies on the grade level of the children and youth you wish to teach (Early Years, grades K-4; Middle Years, grades 5-8; and Senior Years, grades 9-12). The Faculty of Education offers a wide variety of courses to help maximize your experience. Study areas include:

  • Indigenous knowledge and curriculum
  • Inclusive education
  • Cross-cultural education
  • Media and digital studies
  • Multilingual and multimodal literacies education
  • Education for sustainable development
  • Curriculum areas in sciences, arts, social studies, languages, math, human ecology (home economics), music education, and physical education

We also offer a variety of practicum school experience options, including urban, rural, French immersion, northern, and international settings.

Unique Practicum Options

The Practicum and Partnerships Office provides a range of engaging opportunities for our Bachelor of Education students in a variety of settings. We also offer unique practicum options that allow you to expand and deepen your understanding of teaching and learning in diverse settings across Manitoba.

Indigenous Studies Option
The Indigenous Studies Practicum provides our students with an opportunity to delve into ways of incorporating Indigenous perspectives in Manitoba classrooms. Our students work with the school and/or division staff who have experience in Indigenous education to more deeply explore Indigenous education during practicum. Students are provided with resources and opportunities to participate in additional professional development opportunities focused on Indigenous education.

First Nations/Home Community Practicum
The Practicum and Partnership Office offers students the opportunity to complete a practicum in or near their First Nations or home community with support from our Indigenous Faculty members. We have offered practicums in several communities including Fisher River Cree Nation, Hollow Water First Nation and Norway House Cree Nation.

Northern Practicum
We offer a practicum opportunity in a northern Manitoba community. The Northern Practicum option enables B.Ed students to experience teaching while living in a community in Manitoba’s northern region. We arrange comfortable housing at no cost to our students and provide financial assistance for travel to the community. A small group of B.Ed students travel to the community together to share in this unique experience. Students in the Northern Practicum learn about the community and meet some of the educators before the practicum begins. We have offered Northern Practicum opportunities in several communities including Churchill, Gillam, and Norway House.

Special Focus Practicum Experiences
Special focus practicum experiences are organized yearly in response to our students’ feedback, to the interests of school divisions, and in order to support B.Ed students in exploring new Manitoba curriculum and education initiatives.

New Bachelor of Education Admission Requirements

There are important updates to our admission criteria for 2026/27 (application deadline February 1, 2026)

Summary of Admission Requirements Starting 2026-2027 (application deadline February 1, 2026)

Early and Middle Years Streams: 

•    A bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution (minimum 90 credit hours)
•    A minimum 2.50 Adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA)
•    Applicants wishing to declare a specialization in Music Education or Physical Education (in Early Years), or a specialization in Music Education, Physical Education, Art, or Human Ecology (in Middle Years) must present 18 credit hours of specific coursework if their first degree is outside of these specialization areas.            
 
Senior Years Stream: 

•    A bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution (minimum 90 credit hours)
•    A minimum 2.50 Adjusted GPA
•    24-credit hours in a first teachable subject area (formerly "teachable major")
•    15-credit hours in a second teachable subject area (formerly "teachable minor")
•    Applicants declaring a specialization in Music Education, Physical Education, Art, or Human Ecology without a matching degree will require additional coursework.

View the Bachelor of Education Program applicant admission requirements (2026-2027)

Two online information sessions are planned for prospective Bachelor of Education applicants. We will review all the new requirements and answer any of your questions.  Register below. 

May 21 – 4pm    June 3 – 4pm

 

How to Obtain a Bachelor of Education Degree

A Bachelor of Education at the University of Manitoba is a two-year program that follows completion of a bachelor’s degree. Your first university degree and the courses you have taken must meet the Bachelor of Education admissions requirements.

It takes two years of full-time study to complete the Bachelor of Education program. Students may complete their degree on a part-time basis; however, day-time attendance is required and the practicum requires full-time attendance.

Ensure your first university degree includes the required courses for admission

If you are a high school student applying for university entry, use the following resources to help you choose your first degree and courses:

If you are a university student pursuing your first degree or you hold a bachelor’s degree, use the following resources to see if your courses meet the admissions requirements:

Diversity Admissions Policy

The Faculty of Education's Diversity Admissions Policy aims to ensure that graduates of the UM Bachelor of Education program help to create a more diverse teaching force in the province, representing the “cultural, ethnic, regional and social diversity of Manitoba.”

We are committed to equity, social justice, and diversity. Our Diversity Admission Policy reflects this belief. The Faculty of Education aims to admit up to 45% of the annual intake to reflect this diversity. Applicants belonging to the following groups are invited to apply:

• Canadian Indigenous Persons
• Racially Marginalized Persons
• Persons with Marginalized Genders and/or Sexualities 
• Disabled persons or Persons with disabilities
• Systemically Marginalized Persons

Faculty of Education Diversity Policy passed (PDF)
Faculty of Education Diversity Policy: FAQ (PDF)

Apply by the stated deadline

Online applications are available in November and the deadline to apply is Feb. 1.  You must complete your first degree and prerequisite courses by the end of the Winter Term in the year of your application.

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education

Learning is a way of life in the field of education. Growing as an educator means adapting to a rapidly changing world, honing your skills and opening your mind to new perspectives, experiences and knowledge.

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education is designed to respond to the needs of teachers, school divisions, and educational authorities, by tailoring cohorts, course offerings, and course content to meet their needs. Interesting courses are offered yearly and are designed to address contemporary issues in the classroom. 

The program is flexible, designed for teachers and other educational professionals with busy schedules. Participants will focus on professional development through exploring advances in curriculum and methods of practice.

In addition, PBDE students can choose a focused approach to their studies through a variety of Summer Institutes that address the needs of educators.  There are also opportunities for travel study in the summer in countries like India, Ethiopia and Thailand.

Career advancement and certification

A valid Manitoba teaching certificate must be held in order to be employed as professional school personnel in Manitoba. You must apply for professional certification from the province.

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education is recognized by Manitoba Education for salary classification purposes. The program also provides the opportunity for teachers to follow courses of study leading to:

  • School leadership certificate
  • Special education certificate
  • School counsellor certificate
  • Partial fulfillment of the requirements of the school administrators’ (Level 1)
  • Principals’ (Level 2) certificate

These certificates are issued by Manitoba Education & Advanced Learning. For information regarding specialist certificates, contact:

Professional Certification Unit
Manitoba Education
Box 700, Russell, Manitoba R0J 1W0
1-800-667-2378 or 1-204-773-2998
certification@gov.mb.ca

Course selection

Post-Baccalaureate students can design their own program of study tailored to their areas of interest. Courses can be selected from the Faculty of Education as well as other UM faculties or other approved institutions.

A wide selection of courses are available through the University of Manitoba, including Summer Session, Distance Education, online courses, and Summer Institutes. Courses are available in:

  • Indigenous education
  • Adult and post-secondary education
  • Expressive arts (art, drama, music)
  • Educational technology
  • Counselling
  • Cross-cultural education
  • Early years education
  • Educational administration
  • Inclusive special education
  • Mathematics education
  • Reading/language arts
  • Science education
  • Second language education
  • Social studies education
  • Technical/vocational education

To see a complete list of courses and course names offered by the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education program, see the "Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Education" section of the Academic Calendar. Please note that some of these courses are not regularly offered.

Getting your PBDE Diploma

The PBDE Program consists of 30 credit hours of course work, subject to the following requirements:

Students Admitted Fall 2022 or later
  • A minimum of 18 credit hours must be taken in the Faculty of Education at the 5000- level
  • A maximum of 12 credit hours may be taken in the Faculty of Education below the 5000-level
  • A maximum of 12 credit hours may be taken outside the Faculty of Education at the introductory or higher level of which six credit hours may be taken at the 1000-level. In the case of language study other than English or French, a maximum of 12 credit hours may be taken at the 1000-level provided both are in the same language
  • A maximum of six credit hours may be earned through approved external field-led courses. These courses are Faculty-approved courses offered by approved partner organizations. Prior approval through the ‘Application for Letter of Permission’ will be required before taking courses and only students enrolled in the PBDE may take these courses
  • PBDE students are not permitted to take graduate courses Subject to approval by the faculty, up to 12 credit hours of courses may be transferred into the PBDE program from approved institutions other than the University of Manitoba.
Students Admitted Prior to Fall 2022
  • A minimum of 12 credit hours must be taken in the Faculty of Education at the 5000- level;
  • A maximum of 18 credit hours may be taken in the Faculty of Education below the 5000-level;
  • A maximum of 18 credit hours may be taken outside the Faculty of Education at the introductory or higher level of which six credit hours may be taken at the 1000-level. In the case of language study other than English or French, a maximum of 12 credit hours may be taken at the 1000-level provided both are in the same language;
  • A maximum of six credit hours may be earned through approved external field-led courses. These courses are Faculty-approved courses offered by approved partner organizations. Prior approval through the ‘Application for Letter of Permission’ will be required before taking courses and only students enrolled in the PBDE may take these courses;
  • PBDE students are not permitted to take graduate courses

Subject to approval by the faculty, up to 12 credit hours of courses may be transferred into the PBDE program from approved institutions other than the University of Manitoba.

The maximum time allowed for completing the PBDE program is six*years from the time of admission. In addition, a student will not be permitted to count toward the diploma any course completed more than six* years prior to the time of admission.

A minimum grade of C is required for each course that is to be included in the PBDE program.

Student Advising, Admissions and Registration Inquiries

Undergraduate Programs Office
Room 203, Education Building,
Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba
Ph: (204) 474-9004
Toll Free (MB): 1-800-432-1960 ext. 9004
Fax: (204) 474-7551
E-mail: pbde.education@umanitoba.ca

Office Hours:
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Information and Application

 

Master of Education

The UM Faculty of Education is an advanced educational research institute, providing graduate students the chance to study and work with faculty members actively engaged in research.

Our concentrations offer students the opportunity to complete their Master of Education (MEd) on a part-time basis with numerous courses available in the evening and during the summer months.

Concentrations

We offer eleven different MEd areas of concentrations:

Detailed information, admission deadlines and documents, and a list of graduate program advisors is available on the Master of Education Concentrations page.

Completing a Master of Education program at the University of Manitoba does not qualify you for teacher certification. To obtain a Manitoba teaching certificate, you must normally be a graduate of a Bachelor of Education program in Manitoba, and your credentials are then assessed by the Professional Certification branch.

Student Advising, Admissions and Registration Inquiries

Graduate Programs Office
Room 203, Education Building,
Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba
Ph: (204) 474-9004
Toll Free (MB): 1-800-432-1960 ext. 9004
Fax: (204) 474-7551
E-mail: gradprograms.education@umanitoba.ca

Office Hours:
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

PhD in Education

The Education PhD program educates teaching professionals as researchers; the program consists of coursework and a substantial research component. By gaining an in-depth understanding of theories within the field of education our graduates work to enhance understanding and improve professional practice.

Student Advising, Admissions and Registration Inquiries

Graduate Programs Office
Room 203, Education Building,
Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba
Ph: (204) 474-9004
Toll Free (MB): 1-800-432-1960 ext. 9004
Fax: (204) 474-7551
E-mail: gradprograms.education@umanitoba.ca

Office Hours:
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Where your degree or diploma can take you

Your teaching degree can be applied across many areas of employment, though additional training may be required for some positions. The following links will help you explore some of your options:

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Faculty of Education
203 Education Building, 71 Curry Place
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

faculty.education@umanitoba.ca
204-474-9004
1-800-432-1960 ext 9004
204-474-7551