Elementary Curriculum
In this program, you’ll learn how you can make a positive impact on children and other learners.
Potential careers
What can you do with an elementary curriculum degree? Here are a few jobs that relate to the program:
- teacher
- curriculum specialist
- athletic coach
- adult learning specialist
- director of learning
- employment services manager
- recreation director
- principal or vice-principal
- education technology specialist
- social director
- special education teacher
- instructional coordinator
- civil servant
- corporate trainer
- program manager
Some of these roles may require post-graduate ³Ô¹ÏÍø or training.
Find a career that fits you
- Explore your career options at an appointment with a career educator.
- Attend career development workshops as you search for work.
- Enrol in the Your Career Starts Here course to generate career ideas and plan your next steps.
Experience & connections
- Career Services offers programs, workshops and support during your time at UVic and beyond.
- With a work study position you can develop skills during your study term.
- Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community while you build skills.
Networks you can connect to
Here are a few professional associations related to elementary curriculum:
Hands-on learning opportunities
These courses in the elementary curriculum program offer extensive hands-on learning.
Course-based
EDCI 303 - Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Canadian Education
Interview retired teachers to gain insight into the Canadian education system
Field experience
EDCI 403 - Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary or Middle School Science
Spend time in schools to gain experience in practical planning for science classes
EDCI 453 - Ecology for Teachers
Take field trips to gain skills in using the outdoors as a focus for instruction
EDCI 454 - Environmental Education
Take field trips to explore environmental education issues and teaching methods
EPHE 310 - Physical Education for General Classroom Teachers I
Assist teachers in planning and implementing physical education programs
EPHE 311 - Physical Education for General Classroom Teachers II
Develop further physical education at a local school
Practicum
ED-P 251 - Three-Week Practicum
Gain experience teaching in an elementary classroom (3 weeks)
ED-P 351 - Six-Week Practicum
Gain experience teaching in an elementary classroom (6 weeks)
ED-P 451 - Nine-Week Practicum
Gain experience teaching in an elementary classroom (9 weeks)
ED-P 497 - Professional Seminar or Practicum
Gain or validate your teaching certificate or update your teaching skills through this professional seminar or supervised practicum
These courses are not always offered as described.