Bachelor of Education (Kindergarten)

The Bachelor of Education with a concentration in Kindergarten (BEd K) is a degree program offered in English and French consisting of 20 three-hour credit courses in early years education tailored for current early childhood educators as they transition to the public school system in PEI. This program is designed to provide the variety of courses and extended field experiences through which students can develop the knowledge and skills needed to teach in the modern classroom. The program is offered on a part-time basis using a blended method of course delivery and provides the opportunity for students to focus their studies in Kindergarten and Early Years (grades K-2) and to link their classroom practice with current theories and evidence-based practice.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) has approved this degree for a fixted term, limited to two cohorts (Fall 2010 and Fall 2011). The Faculty of Education is no longer taking applications to the program. This program was put into place in response to the addition of Kindergarten to the public school system on PEI. It is a transitional program available for Kindergarten teachers working in the school system.