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Introduction to the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education (PBDE) is designed to respond to the needs of teachers, school divisions, and educational authorities by tailoring cohorts, course offerings, and course content to meet their needs. The program is flexible and designed for teachers and other educational professionals with busy schedules.

Program Overview

The PBDE program focuses on professional development through exploring advances in curriculum and methods of practice. Students can choose a focused approach to their studies through a variety of Summer Institutes that address the needs of educators. There are also opportunities for travel study in the summer in countries like India, Ethiopia, and Thailand.

Career Advancement and Certification

A valid Manitoba teaching certificate must be held in order to be employed as professional school personnel in Manitoba. The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education is recognized by Manitoba Education for salary classification purposes. The program also provides the opportunity for teachers to follow courses of study leading to:

• School leadership certificate
• Special education certificate
• School counsellor certificate
• Partial fulfillment of the requirements of the school administrators' (Level 1) Principals' (Level 2) certificate These certificates are issued by Manitoba Education & Advanced Learning.

Course Selection

Post-Baccalaureate students can design their own program of study tailored to their areas of interest. Courses can be selected from the Faculty of Education as well as other UM faculties or other approved institutions. A wide selection of courses are available, including:

• Indigenous education
• Adult and post-secondary education
• Expressive arts (art, drama, music)
• Educational technology
• Counselling
• Cross-cultural education
• Early years education
• Educational administration
• Inclusive special education
• Mathematics education
• Reading/language arts
• Science education
• Second language education
• Social studies education
• Technical/vocational education

Program Requirements

The PBDE Program consists of 30 credit hours of course work, subject to the following requirements:

Students Admitted Fall 2022 or Later

• A minimum of 18 credit hours must be taken in the Faculty of Education at the 5000-level
• A maximum of 12 credit hours may be taken in the Faculty of Education below the 5000-level
• A maximum of 12 credit hours may be taken outside the Faculty of Education at the introductory or higher level, of which six credit hours may be taken at the 1000-level
• In the case of language study other than English or French, a maximum of 12 credit hours may be taken at the 1000-level, provided both are in the same language
• A maximum of six credit hours may be earned through approved external field-led courses
• PBDE students are not permitted to take graduate courses
• Subject to approval by the faculty, up to 12 credit hours of courses may be transferred into the PBDE program from approved institutions other than the University of Manitoba

Students Admitted Prior to Fall 2022

• A minimum of 12 credit hours must be taken in the Faculty of Education at the 5000-level
• A maximum of 18 credit hours may be taken in the Faculty of Education below the 5000-level
• A maximum of 18 credit hours may be taken outside the Faculty of Education at the introductory or higher level, of which six credit hours may be taken at the 1000-level
• In the case of language study other than English or French, a maximum of 12 credit hours may be taken at the 1000-level, provided both are in the same language
• A maximum of six credit hours may be earned through approved external field-led courses
• PBDE students are not permitted to take graduate courses
• Subject to approval by the faculty, up to 12 credit hours of courses may be transferred into the PBDE program from approved institutions other than the University of Manitoba

Completion Requirements

The maximum time allowed for completing the PBDE program is six years from the time of admission. In addition, a student will not be permitted to count toward the diploma any course completed more than six years prior to the time of admission. A minimum grade of C is required for each course that is to be included in the PBDE program.