Certificate of Extended Studies in Aboriginal Education at University of Regina

A 30 credit hour certificate beyond the Bachelor of Education degree, offered through the First Nations University of Canada. It builds awareness of Aboriginal history and culture through work with Elders, field trips, guest speakers, simulations and community events, and prepares educators to teach Aboriginal children, teach in inner city schools and teach all children about Aboriginal culture and history. It is an Additional Qualification Certificate making teachers eligible for reclassification under Saskatchewan teacher classification regulations.

Faculty: Centre for Continuing Education  |  Department: First Nations University of Canada  |  Duration: 1-2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

Required courses include EIND 405, ECCU 200 or EIND 205, EIST 300, EIST 400, INDG 100 and one of the nation-specific culture and history courses (Cree, Assiniboine, Saulteaux, Dene, Dakota or Inuit), plus INDG 221 Metis Culture and History. Electives cover Indigenous literature, art, special education, racism in Canadian society and Indigenous languages.

Career pathways

Classroom teachers in Indigenous, cross-cultural and inner-city school settings.

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