Program Overview

Introduction to the Rural and Remote Teacher Education Program (RRED)

The University of British Columbia's Rural and Remote Teacher Education Program (RRED) is a two-year hybrid teacher education program designed to address the acute teacher shortage in rural and remote areas. This program blends online coursework and in-person classes, focusing on the elementary and middle years option of the UBC Bachelor of Education (BEd).

Program Overview

• The RRED program allows students to live and work in their rural and remote communities while earning their education degree and certification by the BC Teacher Regulation Branch.
• The program is a high-quality teacher education program that provides an equitable and quality pathway to a BEd degree and teacher certification.
• Students in the program learn while they work in schools throughout the year and, as certified teachers, continue to serve in their rural communities.

Program Structure

• The program consists of 60 total program credits, with 16 in-person courses (36 credits) and 9 online courses (24 credits).
• All practica are completed in person and supervised by certified teachers in rural and remote areas.
• Applications are processed through UBC Vancouver.

Admission Requirements

• To be eligible for the BEd degree, individuals must have completed a Bachelor's degree, including relevant academic preparation for elementary and middle years teacher education.
• Volunteer or work experience in a group setting with children or youth, preferably in elementary or middle years, is also required.

Program Calendar

Year 1

• Summer Term 2: August (4 weeks), 8 credits, in-person at UBC Learning Centre in Nelson, BC
• Winter Term 1: September to December, 7 credits, online
• Winter Term 2: January to April, 4 credits, online
• Summer Term 1: May to June, 3 credits, online

Year 2

• Summer Term 2: August (4 weeks), 7 credits, in-person at UBC Learning Centre in Nelson, BC
• Winter Term 1: September to December, 7 credits, online and in-person
• Winter Term 2: January to April, 5 credits, online and 7 weekly practicum classroom visits
• Summer Term 1: May to June, 13 credits, in-person 10-week certifying practicum and 2 to 3-week Community Field Experience
• Summer Term 2: July, 6 credits, online and in-person

Funding Information

• Part-time Funding: Eligible for students to apply for part-time government funding during the first 18 months of the program.
• Full-time Funding: Eligible for students to apply for full-time government funding during the final four months of the program.
• UBC Bursary: Available to help cover unmet need above what a full-time loan covers.

Program Highlights

• Total program credits: 60
• In-person learning: 16 courses (36 credits)
• Online learning: 9 courses (24 credits)
• All practica completed in person and supervised by certified teachers in rural and remote areas.