The Technology Teacher Education (TTED) program enables you to teach technology education in BC's Middle and High School system. Offered as a joint program with the University of British Columbia (UBC), it explores technical components at BCIT and the teaching component at UBC. It has three components:
Academic Component
Completion of 30 credits of university transfer liberal arts and science courses including six credits of English. See additional information for liberal studies and PLAR.
Technological Component
Completion of the two-year Diploma of Technology Teacher Education at BCIT.
Pedagogical Component
Completion of professional teacher education studies at UBC Vancouver Campus. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 English
- Grade11 Principles of Mathematics or Grade11 Precalculus or Grade11 Applied Mathematics or Grade11 Foundations for College Mathematics (MAP4C)
- Grade11 Science
English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following: English Studies 12 (67%) or English First Peoples 12 (67%) or Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (67%) from a recognized institution
Math: one of the following: Pre-Calculus 11 (60%) or Foundations of Math 11 (67%) or Workplace Math 11 (73%) or Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses
Science: one of the following: Chemistry 11 (60%) or Earth Sciences 11 (60%) or Environmental Science 11 (60%) or Life Sciences 11 (60%) or Physics 11 (60%) or Science for Citizens 11 (60%) or Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | One of the following:
15 credits of post-secondary studies
Technical certificate, diploma, or degree
Entry-level trades training program or technical foundation program
Two or more levels of training in an apprenticeship program
Certificate of qualification in a trade
Red Seal endorsement in a trade
A minimum of 75 hours of experience working with youth (ages 12-18) is required before entering the UBC component of the TTED program. Even though this is not required for entering the BCIT diploma component, it is highly recommended.
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.