Technical Vocational Route
This program is intended for technical vocation teachers who have completed the Red River College Technical Vocational teaching diploma. The program will provide a pathway for Manitoba teachers with the Red River College technical vocational diploma to gain a Bachelor of Education degree after which they are eligible to apply to be professionally certified as K-12 teachers in Manitoba.
The Bachelor of Education (Technical Vocational Route) is a 60 credit hour program at Brandon University. This is a cohort-based program which allows students to complete their studies on a part time basis over 3 years. To view the program map from the 2021 cohort, click on the following link: Technical Vocational Program Map . There may be some changes for the next cohort.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn their Bachelor of Education degree and are recommended to the Professional Certification Unit of Manitoba Education and Training to teach in public schools in Manitoba.
Students seeking the Bachelor of Education Program (Technical/Vocational route) at Brandon University must complete 60 credit hours consisting of a minor teachable area (18 credit hours) in an Arts or Science Discipline, 12 credit hours of Arts or Science elective courses, 27 credit hours of Education courses and 3 credit hours of Field Experience:
| Required | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| 18 credit hours in Arts courses (Minor) or Science courses (Minor) | 18 |
| 12 credit hours in Arts courses (Elective) or Science courses | 12 |
| Required | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| 04:356 — Social Justice Education | 3 |
| 04:254 — Inclusive Education/ Adolescent Exception (MY-SY) | 3 |
| 04:256 — Adolescent Development and Learning Process (MY-SY) | 3 |
| 02:381 — Teaching Aboriginal Studies | 3 |
| 02:342 — Student Literacy Intervention | 3 |
| Plus | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Minor teachable methods | 6 |
| Education electives | 6 |
| Plus | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| 01:475 — Field Experience IV | 3 |
| Degree Total: | 60 |
The next cohort is due to start Fall 2026. More information will be posted soon regarding the application process. For more information about the Technical Vocational program, please see the 2021 Information Package. A new Information Package will be updated in the near future. Please contact the Faculty of Education Undergraduate Office Assistant at (204) 727-9626 regarding the potential intake for the 2026/27 Technical Vocational program.