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Program details
The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education (PBDE) is a flexible 30 credit hour program designed to meet the professional development needs of teachers and administrators. The program is also open to Internationally educated teachers who require additional coursework to meet Manitoba Teacher Certification requirements.
Expected duration: 1 year
The Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Education consists of 30 credit hours of coursework:
Students admitted Fall 2022 or later:
- A minimum of 18 credit hours must be taken in the Faculty of Education at the 5000- level.
- A maximum of 12 credit hours may be taken in the Faculty of Education below the 5000-level.
- A maximum of 12 credit hours may be taken outside the Faculty of Education at the introductory or higher level of which six credit hours may be taken at the 1000-level. In the case of language study other than English or French, a maximum of 12 credit hours may be taken at the 1000-level provided both are in the same language.
The program also provides the opportunity for teachers to follow courses of study leading to:
- Certificate in School Leadership
- Special Education Teaching Certificate
- Special Education Coordinator Certificate
- School Counsellor Certificate
Teaching English as a Second Language (TEAL)
The Post-Baccalaureate Education Diploma offers the TEAL concentration for educators working with English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners in a K-12 setting.
For more information on this concentration, please see the TEAL brochure (PDF).
Sample course offerings
- EDUB 5850: Theory and Practice of Designing and Developing Web-based Courses (3 credit hours)
- EDUB 5840: Internet Pedagogy (3 credit hours)
- EDUB 5014: Pedagogy and Film (3 credit hours)
- EDUA 5014: Educational Leadership (3 credit hours)
- EDUA 5760: Psychology of Instruction in Educational Contexts
To see a complete list of courses and full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Admission requirements
The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the Post-Baccalaureate Education Diploma program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
For Manitoba Certified teachers
- A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum grade-point average of 2.0.
- One of the following Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning certifications:
- Permanent Professional Certificate
- Provisional Professional Certificate or;
- Clinicians Certificate
For non-certified teacher and out-of-province applicants
- A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum grade-point average of 2.0 from a recognized institution.
- Two years of full-time or accumulated teaching work and experience.
For a complete list of admission requirements, please refer to the advanced entry Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Education applicant admissions requirements.
How to apply
Applications to the University of Manitoba are completed online. The online application includes several parts, and you may be required to submit transcripts, proof of English Language proficiency, and other documents.
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Mailing address
Undergraduate Admissions
424 UMSU University Centre
University of Manitoba
65 Chancellors Circle
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
Office location
Room 424 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Submit a question
Phone: 204-474-8808
Toll-free: 1-800-224-7713 ext 8808
Program inquiries
Faculty of Education
203 Education Building,
71 Curry Place
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
Graduate Program Email: GradPrograms.Education@umanitoba.ca
Undergraduate Program Email: Bachelor.Education@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9004
1-800-432-1960 ext 9004
Fax: 204-474-7551