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Vancouver Island University is applying to deliver the Rural and Remote Bachelor of Education (BED) Program within the Northwest Territories, with a proposed effective date of September 2023.
Vancouver Island University's Rural and Remote Bachelor of Education program accepts students who have 60 credits of post-secondary coursework (including required prerequisites) into a three-year program that can be compressed into two years of study using summer semesters. The program is full-time.
This program will be offered in partnership with external partners such as local Indigenous Nations or school districts. The program of study is the same as the university’s BED year three entry program described here: https://www.viu.ca/programs/education/bachelor-education
Have Your Say
In December 2022, the NWT’s first-ever Post-Secondary Education Act and regulations came into effect. The PSE Act establishes how these institutions receive a Letter of Authorization in the NWT so that residents can be sure they’re getting high-quality training and education at a recognized school.
When post-secondary education institutions want to provide a new degree-granting program in the NWT, they complete a System Coordination Application. The application is publicly posted by the GNWT for 15 business days to allow the public and NWT post-secondary education institutions can provide feedback that will be considered in the review process.
The System Coordination Application from Vancouver Island University can be viewed here.
Anyone seeking further information on the submission should contact the institution directly.
Next Steps
The Quality Assurance Review Advisory Committee will review the application along with any public input and make recommendation to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment.
All post-secondary institution applications, and the decisions on the application (granted/not granted) will be listed on the ECE website here.
Minister's decision: Authorize Vancouver Island University to offer Rural and Remote Bachelor of Education.
Vancouver Island University is applying to deliver the Rural and Remote Bachelor of Education (BED) Program within the Northwest Territories, with a proposed effective date of September 2023.
Vancouver Island University's Rural and Remote Bachelor of Education program accepts students who have 60 credits of post-secondary coursework (including required prerequisites) into a three-year program that can be compressed into two years of study using summer semesters. The program is full-time.
This program will be offered in partnership with external partners such as local Indigenous Nations or school districts. The program of study is the same as the university’s BED year three entry program described here: https://www.viu.ca/programs/education/bachelor-education
Have Your Say
In December 2022, the NWT’s first-ever Post-Secondary Education Act and regulations came into effect. The PSE Act establishes how these institutions receive a Letter of Authorization in the NWT so that residents can be sure they’re getting high-quality training and education at a recognized school.
When post-secondary education institutions want to provide a new degree-granting program in the NWT, they complete a System Coordination Application. The application is publicly posted by the GNWT for 15 business days to allow the public and NWT post-secondary education institutions can provide feedback that will be considered in the review process.
The System Coordination Application from Vancouver Island University can be viewed here.
Anyone seeking further information on the submission should contact the institution directly.
Next Steps
The Quality Assurance Review Advisory Committee will review the application along with any public input and make recommendation to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment.
All post-secondary institution applications, and the decisions on the application (granted/not granted) will be listed on the ECE website here.
Minister's decision: Authorize Vancouver Island University to offer Rural and Remote Bachelor of Education.
Status
Open
Post-secondary education authorization applications has finished this stage
This engagement was open from May 8 to May 29, 2023.
Under Review
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