Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) STEM program at Thompson Rivers University prepares graduates to teach science, technology, engineering, and math in secondary schools. The hands-on program emphasizes education courses, methods courses, and practicums, qualifying graduates for a professional teaching certificate from the BC Ministry of Education. Graduates are in high demand due to the program's quality and the projected shortage of teachers in the coming years.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) STEM program at Thompson Rivers University prepares graduates to teach science, technology, engineering, and math subjects in secondary schools. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through education courses, methods courses, and practicums. Graduates are highly sought after by schools due to the program's quality.

Careers:

Graduates of the program qualify for a professional teaching certificate from the BC Ministry of Education, Teacher Certification Branch, allowing them to teach science and mathematics subjects in secondary schools. Graduates often find teaching positions in other provinces or territories in Canada and internationally.

Other:

• The early application deadline is February 15th.
Applications received after this date will be accepted if seats are available.
• The program is delivered in Kamloops and requires 64 credits to complete.
• The program is open to international applicants.
• The program requires a minimum of 100 hours of relevant volunteer or paid teaching experience working with groups of school-age students, with at least 25 hours in a middle or secondary-school classroom or environment.