Programs of study

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.

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. 

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. 

Complete the Bachelor of Education Admission Worksheet (PDF).

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

• Consult the “Education” section of the First-Year Planning Guide
• If you have any questions, contact the First Year Centre

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:

• Faculty of Education admission at a glance (PDF)
• If you have any questions, contact the Faculty of Education Academic Advising services

Early and Middle Years program applicants can take the following courses to meet the breadth requirements for Social Studies and Science.

Social Studies Breadth Courses

The following courses meet the Social Studies breadth requirement for admission to the Early Years or Middle Years After-Degree Bachelor of Education program. This breadth requirement can be fulfilled by any coursework offered by the departments of History or Geography.

In addition, the following courses (or their equivalent) offered by the departments of Canadian Studies, Classics, and Native Studies will fulfill this requirement:

Science Breadth Courses

The following courses meet the Science breadth requirement for admission to the Early Years or Middle Years After-Degree Bachelor of Education program. This breadth requirement can be fulfilled by any coursework offered by the departments of Biology, Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, Botany, Chemistry, Ecology, Physics, Zoology, Environmental Science, and Geological Science.

In addition, the following courses offered by the departments of Plant, Animal, and Soil Science will fulfill this requirement:

Anatomy, Chemistry, Physics and Genetics offered by the Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry are also acceptable courses.

Below is a list of courses that are acceptable towards a Minor in Developmental Studies for application to the B.Ed. Program (Early or Middle Years)

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

• Bachelor of Education Applicant Admission Requirements
• Application Information
• Learn about revisions to B.Ed admissions for courses taken during the pandemic

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

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.

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.

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.

• Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Education Applicant Admissions Requirements
• Online Undergraduate Application