The Bachelor of Education Program at Aurora College is designed to provide, within the NWT, an opportunity for Aboriginal and Northern students to enter the teaching profession through full-time/part-time community and Campus-based programs. The goal of the program is to provide a uniquely Aboriginal and Northern culture-based teacher education program that will meet the educational needs of NWT students and schools. The Bachelor of Education Program is delivered in partnership with the University of Saskatchewan (U of S), with the option of a Diploma exit after successful completion of three years of required courses. Year 4 of the program will only be available at the Thebacha Campus.

Courses have been selected to ensure the inclusion of the Aboriginal perspective and effective teaching techniques, as well as to meet the degree requirements of our University partner. The program is designed to be delivered over a minimum four-year period and will consist of academic and educational course work, culture camps, and internships. To graduate, students must fulfil all course and program requirements. Students graduating from the program will have teaching areas in Native Studies and English. 

Applicants must be a high school graduate or be out of school for one full year, have a desire to work with children and an interest in teaching within the NWT. Applicants must possess:

·    Grade 12 or equivalent including a minimum of:

o English 30-2, , or ABE English 150;

o Math 30-2, or ABE Math 150; and

o 1 of Science 20, Biology 20, Chemistry 20, or Physics 20

·    A minimum mark of 65 per cent is required in English and Math.

·    Applicants may be admitted with one area of deficiency, provided it is not English. Such a deficiency must be cleared before entering the second year of the program.

·    Applicants who do not have these formal requirements may demonstrate an equivalent ability by successfully completing the Aurora College Entry Assessment Tests.

 Applicants who do not meet these academic requirements may apply for admission into the Aurora College Developmental Studies Program or the Teacher Education Access Program.

 

Upon completion of Year 3, an Aurora College Teaching Diploma and eligibility to apply for the NWT Interim Teaching Certificate. Upon completion of Year 4, a University of Saskatchewan Bachelor of Education Degree and eligibility to apply for the NWT Standard Professional Teaching Certificate.

The Bachelor of Education Program at Aurora College extends the opportunity for university degree achievement within the NWT. Students in the program will complete 63 academic/university credits leading to teaching areas in Native Studies and English. In addition, 72 professional/education credits, including 12 credits (16 weeks) of student teaching internships are completed. Some courses are non-transferable to the University of Saskatchewan but are required by both Aurora College and the University of Saskatchewan for degree completion. Academic courses are selected to meet degree completion requirements of the University of Saskatchewan. As part of a uniquely Aboriginal and Northern culture-based program, culture camps and an opportunity to gain knowledge about the NWT Aboriginal languages are presented.