UFV equivalencies for course requirements
If you're planning to apply to the University of the Fraser Valley's (UFV) Bachelor of Education (BEd) program, it's important to ensure that your academic background aligns with entrance requirements. The academic requirements of the BEd program are determined by both the UFV School of Education and the prerequisites indicated for licensing by the Ministry of Education and Child Care (Teacher Regulation Branch). The requirements listed on this webpage cannot be waived; admission to the BEd program requires applicants to complete courses within the proper discipline and with the requisite course content.
The BEd program offers two options:
- Elementary/Middle School option (grades K–7)
- Secondary School option (grades 8–12)
Within the Secondary School option, there are two streams:
- Math/Science
- Humanities (English/Social Studies)
Entrance requirements differ depending on the option and stream. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the UFV Academic Calendar. In the event of any discrepancies between this webpage and the Academic Calendar, the information in the Academic Calendar will take precedence.
How to use this information
Important: Courses used to meet BEd entrance requirements must focus centrally on the required subject – not just include it as a minor component (e.g., a chapter or module). For example, 3 credits of educational psychology must come from a course titled “Educational Psychology” (or similar), not from a general education or psychology course where the topic of educational psychology is only briefly covered.
Evaluating whether your coursework meets the BEd entrance requirements is generally straightforward if your course codes (e.g., HIST) and titles (e.g., “Canada Before Confederation”) match closely those listed below. For example, a history course titled “Canada Before Confederation” would meet the Ministry of Education and Child Care requirements for 3 credits Pre-Confederation Canadian history. However, a course titled “Introduction to Canadian History”, which may include a brief overview of Pre-Confederation topics among many others, would not meet this requirement, as the subject is not the central focus of the course. Another example: A history course titled “History of East Asian Communities in North America” would not meet the requirement for 3 credits of Asian history. However, a course titled “Modern East Asia: From 1600 to Recent Times” does meet this requirement.
To determine whether your course meets the entrance requirements for your chosen BEd option and stream, compare UFV course outlines with the course descriptions from courses listed on your transcripts from other post-secondary institution(s).
Course numbering
A consistent course numbering system is used at UFV. The course number indicates the course level. Lower level courses are first- or second-year courses. Upper level courses are third- or fourth-year courses. See course numbering for more information.
The BC Transfer Guide may list a first- or second-year course at one post-secondary institution as a third- or fourth-year course at another institution. Important: UFV BEd entrance requirements will be based on the course level assigned by the institution where it was originally taken, rather than how it transfers to other institutions.
Special topics courses
If you have completed a special topics or directed studies course that you plan to apply to the entrance requirements, a PDF of the course outline (or course syllabus, not the course description alone) must be submitted with your application to admissions@ufv.ca.
Before you apply, key resources to review:
Both Elementary/Middle School and Secondary School Options
To apply for either option, you must have:
- a four-year Bachelor degree from a recognized institution (minimum of 120 credits).
- completion of the following course requirements:
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UFV Equivalencies |
| 3 credits of English composition* |
ENGL 105 or 210 |
| 3 credits of English literature* |
ENGL 108, 120, 130, 150, 170, 200, 201, 202, 220, 226, 227, 228, 240, 245, 280 |
| 3 credits of Educational Psychology |
EDUC 200 |
| 4 credits of Introduction to Best Practices in Teaching and Learning |
EDUC 300 |
*Creative writing, linguistics, technical/business writing, or communications courses do not meet English composition/literature requirements. Courses in composition and literature in languages other than English are not eligible to fulfill this requirement.
Important: The BC Ministry of Education’s Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB) must recognize your degree and coursework for teacher certification. If your degree includes credits from institutions not recognized by the TRB be aware that these credits may not be accepted toward professional certification.
Elementary/Middle School Option (K-7)
Recommendation: If you intend to teach at the middle school level, it is advisable to pursue a degree that includes a major or minor in a teachable subject area.
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Course Requirements
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UFV Equivalencies
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12 upper-level credits from teachable subject areas*
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UFV courses numbered from 300–499 in ANTH, ASTR, BIO, CHEM, ENGL, FREN, GEOG, HIST, KIN, MATH, PHYS, POSC, SOC, THEA, or VA
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3 credits of Canadian history
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HIST 101, 102, 103, 205, 227
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3 credits of Canadian geography
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GEOG 130, 131
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4 credits of Math for Elementary School Teachers**
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MATH 105
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4 credits of an approved lab science course***
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ASTR 103, 104
BIO 105, 106, 111, 112
CHEM 110, 113, 114, 150
GEOG 101, 102, 103, 116
PHYS 101, 105, 111, 112
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* Courses in adult education, architecture, art history, aviation, business, communications, computer applications, computer information systems, computer science, creative writing, criminology, dental, early childhood education, economics, education, environmental studies, engineering, fashion, film, forestry, graphic design, health care, human services, journalism, library technology, media arts or studies, medical, nursing, law, leisure or health science/services, linguistics, paralegal, philosophy, psychology, program evaluation, public relations, recreation, religious studies, technical or business writing, statistics, or university studies will not satisfy the requirements.
** Statistics, accounting, finance, economics, engineering, business math, and general math courses will not satisfy the requirements.
*** The laboratory science course must be 4 credits and contain a lab component from an acceptable Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Physical Geography course. Applied science (e.g., computer science), kinesiology, and psychology courses will not satisfy the requirements.
Secondary School Option (Grades 8-12)
Applicants must have:
- A major or minor in a teachable subject in one of the following areas*: English, Social Studies (history or geography), Mathematics, or Sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, or physical geography).
- A teachable major requires that at least 30 of the 42 credits must be at the upper-level.
- A teachable minor requires at least 12–15 credits at the lower-level and a minimum of 18 upper-level credits in one of English, Social Studies, Mathematics, or Sciences.
Refer to the Academic Calendar for a list of approved majors and minors for each stream, along with detailed academic and course entrance requirements, including distinctions between major and minor requirements.
* Majors or minors and coursework in adult education, anthropology, architecture, art history, astronomy, aviation, business, communications, computer applications, computer information systems, computer science, creative writing, criminology, dental, early childhood education, economics, education, environmental studies, engineering, fashion, film, forestry, graphic design, health care, human services, journalism, kinesiology, library technology, media arts or studies, medical, nursing, law, leisure or health science/services, linguistics, paralegal, philosophy, psychology, physical education, political science, program evaluation, public relations, recreation, religious studies, sociology, technical or business writing, theatre, statistics, university studies, or visual arts will not satisfy the requirements.
Geography teacher applicants
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Course Requirements
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UFV Equivalencies
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12 credits in history, which must include:
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- 3 credits Pre-Confederation Canadian history
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HIST 101
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- 3 credits Post-Confederation Canadian history
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HIST 102
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Examples from first and second year HIST courses: HIST 119, 120, 121, 122, 211, 212
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Examples from first and second year HIST courses:
Asian: HIST 115, 116, 235, 236, 264, 265
Latin American: HIST 161, 162
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12 credits in geography
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UFV courses numbered from 100-499 in GEOG
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30 upper-level credits in geography (a minimum of 18 credits is required for the minor)
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UFV courses numbered from 300-499 in GEOG
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History teacher applicants
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Course Requirements
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UFV Equivalencies
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12 credits in history, which must include:
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- 3 credits Pre-Confederation Canadian history
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HIST 101
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- 3 credits Post-Confederation Canadian history
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HIST 102
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Examples from first and second year HIST courses: HIST 119, 120, 121, 122, 211, 212
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Examples from first and second year HIST courses:
Asian: HIST 115, 116, 235, 236, 264, 265
Latin American: HIST 161, 162
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6 credits in geography (3 credits must be in Canadian geography)
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Canadian Geography: GEOG 130, 131
Geography: UFV courses numbered from 100-499 in GEOG
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30 upper-level credits in history (a minimum of 18 credits is required for the minor)
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UFV courses numbered from 300-499 in HIST
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English teacher applicants
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Course Requirements
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UFV Equivalencies
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12 credits in lower-level English*
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UFV courses numbered from 100-299 in ENGL
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3 credits in Canadian history (lower or upper level)
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Examples from first and second year HIST courses: HIST 101, 102, 103, 205, 227
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3 credits in European, Asian (including India), African, or Latin American history (lower or upper level)
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Examples from first and second year HIST courses:
European: HIST 119, 120, 121, 122, 211, 212
Asian: HIST 115, 116, 235, 236, 264, 265
Latin American: HIST 161, 162
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3 credits in geography
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UFV courses numbered from 100-499 in GEOG
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30 upper-level credits in English (a minimum of 18 credits is required for the minor).
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UFV courses numbered from 300-499 in ENGL
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* Courses in creative writing, linguistics, technical or business writing, or communications will not satisfy this requirement.
Science teacher applicants
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Course Requirements
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UFV Equivalencies
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Calculus I*
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MATH 111
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Calculus II*
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MATH 112 or 118
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A minimum of 18 lower-level credits in one of the following designated content areas: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or Physical Geography/Geology**
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UFV courses numbered from 100-299 in one of the following designated content areas: BIO, CHEM, GEOG, or PHYS
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30 credits of upper-level course work in the designated major subject area (or 18 credits for the minor)***
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UFV courses numbered from 300-499 in the designated major subject area in BIO, CHEM, GEOG, or PHYS
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* Statistics, accounting, finance, economics, engineering, business math, and general math courses will not satisfy the requirements.
** Applied science (e.g., computer science, engineering, etc.) astronomy, education, kinesiology, nursing, physical education, and psychology courses will not satisfy the requirements.
*** Applicants for the Physical Geography content area must hold a BSc in Physical Geography. See the Academic Calendar for more information.
Mathematics teacher applicants
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Course Requirements
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UFV Equivalencies
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Calculus I*
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MATH 111
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Calculus II*
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MATH 112 or 118
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8 credits from the completion of:**
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BIO 111 and 112, or CHEM 113 and 114, or PHYS 111 and 112
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12 additional credits in lower-level mathematics, (including one course in statistics)***
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UFV courses numbered from 100-299 in MATH and one 100-299 course in STAT
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30 credits in upper-level mathematics courses (a minimum of 18 credits is required for the minor)*
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UFV courses numbered from 300-499 in MATH
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* Statistics, accounting, finance, economics, engineering, business math, and general math courses will not satisfy this requirement.
** Applied science (e.g., computer science, engineering, etc.) astronomy, education, kinesiology, nursing, physical education, and psychology courses will not satisfy the requirements.
*** Accounting, finance, economics, engineering, business math, and general math courses will not satisfy the requirements.
