Education Program Pathways
Laurentian University offers multiple professional pathways for completing a Bachelor of Education degree.
PATHWAY 1 – B.Ed. Concurrent / 5 years alongside another degree program (English program)
- Multiple degree pathways (see list on this page)
PATHWAY 2 – B.Éd. concurrent / 5 years alongside another degree program (French program)
- Students who choose to complete one of the concurrent pathways may obtain both a four-year undergraduate degree (120 credits) and their B.Ed. in just five (5) years.
- Students can complete their first year by taking online or on-site courses during their Bachelor’s degree.
- This program prepares students to teach in the Junior/Intermediate (from grades 4 to 10). They must have obtained 18 credits in a teachable subject.
PATHWAY 3 – B.Éd. consécutif / 2 additional years after initial degree program (French program)
- Choose from one of two streams offered, primary/junior (JK-grade 6) or junior/intermediate (grades 4 to 10). For admission to the Junior/Intermediate program, 18 credits in a teachable subject obtained at the undergraduate level are required.
PATHWAY 4 – B.Éd. hybride, en plusieurs parties / 3 additional years after initial degree program (French program)
- Courses are offered online throughout the year, but students must attend in person for one week during the summer.
- This program prepares students to teach in the Junior/Intermediate (from grade 4 to 10). They must have obtained 18 credits in a teachable subject.
English, Bilingual or French Concurrent Programs Outline
| Pathway 1 – English or Bilingual format | Pathway 2 – French format | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR 1 | Undergraduate degree program in Arts, Science, Health or Social Work | Undergraduate degree program in Arts offered in French | Concurrent B.Ed. or B. Éd. conxurrent degree courses |
| YEAR 2 | Undergraduate program requirements in Arts, Science, Health or Social Work | Undergraduate program requirements in Arts offered in French | |
| YEAR 3 | Undergraduate degree program in Arts, Science, Health or Social Work | Undergraduate program requirements in Arts offered in French | |
| YEAR 4 | Completion of undergrad program requirements in Arts, Science, Health or Social Work | Undergraduate program requirements in Arts offered in French | |
| YEAR 5 | B.Ed. Concurrent or B.Éd. concomitant degree completion | ||
PATHWAY 1
The B.Ed. – Concurrent degree (5 years) is offered in conjunction with:
Faculty of Arts (4 year programs)
- Criminal Justice
- Criminology/Criminologie
- Economics
- English Literature, Media, and Writing*
- French as a Second Language*
- Gerontology
- History*
- Law and Justice/Droit et justice
- Psychology/Psychologie
- Sociology/Sociologie
Faculty of Science, Engineering & Architecture (4-year programs)
- Architectural Studies
- Behavioural Neuroscience
- Biochemistry/Biochimie*
- Biology*
- Biomedical Biology/Biologie biomédicale*
- Chemistry*
- Computer Science
- Earth Sciences
- Psychology/Psychologie
- Zoology
Faculty of Education and Health (4-year programs)
- Social Work/Service social
- Indigenous Social Work
- Orthophonie
- Health Promotion**
- Kinesiology/Kinésiologie (BPHE)**
- Outdoor Adventure Leadership**
- Sports Psychology/Psychologie du sport**
*Junior/Intermediate teachable subject areas (18 credits)
**The Bachelor of Physical and Health Education programs will qualify students for the Health and Physical Education teachable.