Secondary Post-degree
Designed for those with an undergraduate degree. In this program, you’ll learn how to teach secondary school students.
Potential careers
What can you do with a secondary education degree? Here are a few jobs that relate to the program:
- teacher
- curriculum specialist
- athletic coach
- adult learning specialist
- director of learning
- employment services manager
- recreation director
- principal or vice-principal
- education technology specialist
- social director
- special education teacher
- instructional coordinator
- civil servant
- corporate trainer
- program manager
Some of these roles may require additional training.
Find a career that fits you
- Explore your career options at an appointment with a career educator.
- Attend career development workshops as you search for work.
- Enrol in the Your Career Starts Here course to generate career ideas and plan your next steps.
Experience & connections
Opportunities in the secondary post-degree program
- With the Co-op Program you can alternate study with paid work.
Opportunities outside your program
- With a work study position you can develop skills during your study term.
- Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community while you build skills.
Networks you can connect to
Here are a few professional associations related to secondary education:
Hands-on learning opportunities
These courses in the secondary post-degree program offer extensive hands-on learning.
Field experience
EDCI 780 - Secondary Field Experience Seminar
Plan for your practicum; discuss common concerns for student teachers and issues related to instruction
Indigenous Education & Community Collaborations Institute
IED 371 - The History of Indigenous Education in Canada
IED 473 - CENENITEL TW TOLNEW: Helping each other to learn
IED 499 - Professional Development - Indigenous Education
EDCI 490 - Transformative Inquiry
Take part in activities with Indigenous knowledge-keepers, Elders and artists. Activities include overnight trips or visits to sacred sites. May also include projects such as creating a welcome pole, canoe, story or song.
Practicum
ED-P 497 - Professional Seminar or Practicum
Gain or validate your teaching certificate or update your teaching skills through this professional seminar or practicum
ED-P 498 - Seminar and Two-Week Practicum for BEd
Learn about the culture of secondary schools in this series of seminars. A two-week practicum follows final exams
ED-P 781 - Six-Week Practicum
Gain experience teaching in a high school classroom (6 weeks)
ED-P 782- Nine-Week Practicum
Gain experience teaching in a high school classroom (9 weeks)
ED-P 798 - Final Sixteen-Week Practicum
Complete four weeks of observation followed by 12 weeks of teaching during this final practicum
These courses are not always offered as described.