Program Overview

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Overview

The B.Ed in Kindergarten and Elementary Education Pédagogie de l’immersion française (PIF) is designed for students who wish to teach in French immersion contexts. This program consists of 30 credits of French and second language education courses and is an option embedded in the B.Ed Kindergarten and Elementary program, requiring no additional credits.

Careers

An undergraduate degree in Kindergarten/Elementary Education with specialization in Pédagogie de l’Immersion Française (PIF) can lead to a wide range of career options. Students who complete this program are qualified to teach in both English and French Immersion contexts. PIF teachers are in demand in Quebec, across Canada, and internationally. Many graduates choose to work in education, community programming, educational technology, curriculum development, and administration. Career paths include:

• French Immersion Teacher, Elementary School
• Educational Technology Developer
• Curriculum Specialist
• Education Policy Researcher

Student Experience

Students in this program are supported by course instructors, advisors, and administrators in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) as well as the Office of Internships and Student Affairs (ISA). In addition to being part of a department that fosters a sense of community and mentorship, students also benefit from the resources and events organized by the Education Undergraduate Student Society (EdUS).

Courses

As a Kindergarten and Elementary Education (Pédagogie de l’immersion française) student, you can take courses like:

• EDEC 247: Policy Issues in Quebec and Indigenous Education
• EDEC 233: Indigenous Education
• EDSL 345: Enseignement du FLS-immersion
• EDEC 260: Philosophical Foundations

Related Programs

Students who are interested in this program are often interested in:

• Kindergarten and Elementary Education
• Kindergarten and Elementary Education (Pédagogie de l’immersion française)
• Langue et littérature françaises: Études et pratiques littéraires
• Langue et littérature françaises: Langue française
• Langue et littérature françaises: Traduction

Admission Requirements

For this program, you'll need to apply to the Faculty of Education. Check the full admission requirements for information about deadlines and whether supporting documents are required as part of your application.