North America
In North America the degree is awarded for coursework completed within a program lasting one to five years, depending on the requirements established by the province or state in which the university is located. In Canada, a BEd degree is required for a teaching certificate.
A BEd program may have direct entry from high school; as a combined degree with another bachelor's degree (e.g., BA/BEd); or as an after-degree program where the candidate has obtained a bachelor's degree, usually, the field in which the student wishes to teach. A good rapport or previous experience with young children or teens is also a desired characteristic of applicants.
There are several streams to a Bachelor of Education, each corresponding to the particular level of instruction. In the United States, this includes elementary school education, middle school education, and high school education. Students in the elementary education stream generally study towards a Liberal Studies degree. In the high school (secondary education) stream, the student specializes in one to two subject areas. Upon completion of the degree, they will prepare and eventually sit for the state's Board of Education certification examination.
A typical BEd program may include coursework in pedagogy, educational psychology, educational policy and leadership, assessment, social justice, special education, and instructional technology.
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