Bachelor in Future Teachers (Associate Degree)

For Bachelor in Future Teachers (Associate Degree), tuition comes to 14,501 USD per year.

Gain a competitive edge in your teacher training journey by integrating the optional Co-operative Education Program into your studies. This feature allows you to alternate semesters of academic coursework with paid, full-time employment in fields related to education or community support, ensuring you graduate with both an academic credential and a professional portfolio backed by employer references.

Designed as a pathway toward primary- or secondary-school teaching, this Associate of Arts degree provides the critical foundational knowledge required for admission to professional teacher training programs at British Columbia’s research universities. Students benefit from a flexible, transfer-focused curriculum that simultaneously counts toward a Bachelor of Arts degree. The program emphasizes breadth across humanities, social sciences, and arts, with specific guidance provided for meeting the prerequisites for institutions like SFU’s Professional Development Program (PDP).

Preparation for Success

The program supports your academic confidence through specialized resources, such as the Set for Stats preparatory course, enabling students to refresh essential mathematical skills before tackling required statistics modules. Whether you aim to enter the workforce immediately as a behavioural interventionist or educational assistant, or continue toward a full teaching degree, this program provides the structured, transferable foundation necessary to thrive in the B.C. education system.