Elementary Focus

We are accepting applications for only a few specializations for the 2021/2022 academic year.  Please contact us prior to submitting an application for the on-campus program.

You can submit your application to the Admissions Office at St. Francis Xavier University, admit@stfx.ca

 

In conjunction with the South Shore Regional Centre for Education, StFX is offering an off-campus Bachelor of Education program with classes beginning in September, 2021.  The deadline to apply for the off-campus program is March 1, 2021. You can submit your application to the Admissions Office at St. Francis Xavier University, admit@stfx.ca

In conjunction with the Tri-County Regional Education Centre, StFX plans to offer an off-campus Bachelor of Education program with classes beginning in September, 2021.  The deadline to apply for the off-campus program is March 15, 2021. You can submit your application to the Admissions Office at St. Francis Xavier University, admit@stfx.ca

In conjunction with the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education, StFX is offering an off-campus Bachelor of Education program with classes beginning in September, 2021.  The deadline to apply for the off-campus program is March 1, 2021. You can submit your application to the Admissions Office at St. Francis Xavier University, admit@stfx.ca

For the latest information on StFX’s response to COVID-19, please visit www.stfx.ca/coronavirus.

For further information please contact the Program Manager by telephone at 1-902-867-2402 or by email at gpatters@stfx.ca

Elementary education students must prepare to teach a wide range of subject fields due to the nature of the public elementary schools of Nova Scotia.

Elementary Education Stream (P-6) Requirements

Social Studies 9 university credit hours from any or a combination of: Geography, Political Science, Classics, Anthropology, Mi'kmaq Studies, Acadian Studies, History, Law, African Canadian Studies, Sociology, Philosophy, Economics.

Science 6 university credit hours of any or a combination of: Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geology/Earth Science, Oceanography, Physics, Interdisciplinary Studies in Science.

Math 6 university credit hours of mathematics. Three of the six must include investigation of fundamental concepts and ideas.

English/French 6 university credit hours in the subject English if your first degree was delivered in English, 6 university credit hours in the subject French if your first degree was delivered in French.

Developmental Psychology You must have a course in Developmental Psychology (3 or 6 credit).

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