Indigenous Education
In Saskatchewan, the minimum requirement for new teachers is a Bachelor of Education degree. Applicants wishing to complete a Bachelor of Indigenous Education can work towards the four-year degree at Parkland College in partnership with First Nations University of Canada.
Applications to the Indigenous Education program will be made by June 2020, and the Education portion of the degree program will start in September 2020.
If you already have a Bachelor degree, you can apply for BEAD entry (Bachelor of Education after degree). You will start the program in January 2021 (you must have MATH 101, INDG 100, and an Indigenous language as prerequisites).
New Applications Accepted!
BIEd entry points:
September 2020
January 2021 (Bachelor of Education after degree only)
Virtual information session:
Watch to learn more about taking the BIEd degree at Parkland College (recorded April 22, 2020)
Due to COVID-19, we can’t host in-person events. But this video will help you learn more about the Bachelor of Indigenous Education Program starting at Parkland College in September 2020.
For more information call 306.786.2593.
Application for Bachelor of Indigenous Education
Applications for the Bachelor of Indigenous Education in Yorkton, SK are accepted through the University of Regina Online Application.
Admission Requirements
- You must possess a Grade 12 with English A30 & B30; one approved 30 level math or science; one approved 30 level language, social science or fine arts class; one additional 30 level approved course.
- Opportunities for mature students without grade 12 are also available.
Application Information
- When do you want to start: Fall 2020
- Where do you want to study? Check OTHER and write or type in Parkland College, Yorkton
- First Choice Faculty: Indigenous Education
- Registration Choice: FN Univ
- Program of Study: Indigenous Education
Paper applications can be mailed to:
Admissions
University of Regina
3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, SK S4S 0A2
Fees:
- University of Regina Application fee of $100 if you have never been a University of Regina student, if you have been a U of R student in the past there is no charge.
- High School Transcript request of $20 from the Ministry of Education at: https://www.k12.gov.sk.ca/etranscript/ (if you graduated from a Saskatchewan High School).
Sample Schedule
First Year – Term 1 | First Year – Term 2 |
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Second Year – Term 1 | Second Year – Term 2 |
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Third Year – Term 1 | Third Year – Term 2 |
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Fourth Year – Term 1 | Fourth Year – Term 2 |
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Important Notes:
- *6 Academic Electives.
- Required 120 credits, Minimum of 39 hours outside of Education, 12 hours outside of Education above the 100-level, G.P.A. of 65% graduate
Please note: Classes are subject to change.
Winter Class Delivery:
As of December 2020, all classes will continue with remote delivery for the winter term. However, both universities have agreed in principle that the off-campus sites can hold more in-person meetings than classes at the main campuses in Saskatoon and Regina. We do not have confirmation about what this will look like at this time.
We hope to have more frequent face-to-face seminars and tutorials at our Yorkton location. We will continue to offer video conference of these events for all students who are unable to attend or are uncomfortable with being in the classroom with other students. The course syllabus, given to you by the instructor, will detail exactly how the class will be delivered. All face-to-face meetings will be subject to local conditions and the advice of the Public Health Office. When planning your course schedule, bear in mind that there could be face-to-face or video conference meetings at the scheduled times.
Please note: You are able to register in any classes for which you have the prerequisites at either university, but please consider registering in Parkland College designated classes. These classes tend to be much smaller in size and may have additional tutorials or seminars. The designated Parkland College classes are the only classes for which Parkland College receives revenue to maintain the classes here and provide additional supports such as advisors and tutorials.
If you need a common visiting student form, please visit the University at Parkland College page on the Current Students section of our website.
Career Opportunities
Most graduates with an Education degree become teachers, principals or superintendents of public and private schools at the kindergarten, elementary and high school level.
Sample First Year Schedule
During your first year of Indigenous studies at Parkland College you will take a wide range of classes in a number of different subject areas called the core requirements or distribution requirements. They allow you to try out different types of classes and help you to get a broader understanding of learning at the university level.
Here is what a typical first-year schedule in the Yorkton, SK location might look like based on 24 credit units:
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Important Notes:
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- Practicum placements will be in the region as much as possible with at least one placement at a school on a First Nation.