Teacher Education Department

Welcome to Teacher Education at X!

Program Pathways

1. Four-Year Post Undergraduate Pathway: If you’ve already completed a degree or are in your final year of your undergraduate program and would like to pursue a career in education, this four semester program will provide you with the coursework necessary to graduate with an education degree and have your requirements for teacher certification. Applications are due December 1st. Applications submitted after December 1st will be reviewed depending on program availability. International applications will not be accepted past January 31st.
2. Five-Year Concurrent Pathway: The Concurrent BEd allows you to earn two degrees in just five years of full-time study. Completion of this program means you will graduate with a Bachelor of Education and a general Bachelor of Arts or general Science degree. This pathway is available to high school graduates entering their first year of full-time undergraduate study.
3. Off-Campus Elementary Pathway: Off-campus elementary cohorts are hosted in various parts of Nova Scotia. This program is ideal for students who need an alternative program structure to accommodate jobs, family commitment, or geographical constraints. This is considered a full-time program. Classes are mostly in person on Friday evenings and Saturdays with interspersed evening virtual classes during the week.

St. Francis Xavier University is located in the picturesque town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, and is home to the top ranked Faculty of Education in Atlantic Canada in the 2025 MacLean's University rankings. We offer robust programs that are personalized and relational in their approach to education based upon the foundations of community, relationships, and critical ways of knowing and being.

The StFX Faculty of Education is dedicated to molding those with a passion for teaching by combining theory and practice to ensure our students are job-ready for the classroom. Preparing students for future employment is a key priority of our program. Faculty provide exemplary instruction and support with CV/resume and portfolio making as well as job interview preparation. Students graduate from our programs ready to take on careers in education. Our graduates are presently employed in teaching and administrative positions across Canada and around the world. Our reputation for producing excellent educators and leaders is known and respected throughout Canada and abroad.

Our education programs integrate teaching, research, and service within an innovative learning environment. You’ll learn from professors who are themselves accomplished educators. During the program, students have practice teaching assignments that require consecutive practicum blocks to satisfy both program and licensure requirements.