Province of Manitoba approves new Bachelor of Education at CMU
CMU has received approval from the Province of Manitoba to launch a new condensed 16-month Bachelor of Education after-degree program. The first cohort will begin August 2026 and promises to prepare confident, community-minded teachers ready to enter classrooms across Manitoba and beyond.
The program features 28 weeks of practicum strategically scheduled throughout the school year, including longer placements in rural and northern communities. A co-teaching model pairs candidates with experienced mentor teachers, ensuring they can immediately apply classroom strategies and pedagogical skills.
"This BEd is designed to prepare teachers who can inspire curiosity, build community, and support every learner," said Dr. Jonathan Dueck, Vice-President Academic. "It combines rigorous coursework with extensive practicum experience, giving graduates the confidence and skills to teach in diverse classrooms from Kindergarten through Grade 12."
Courses are taught by a mix of full-time faculty and experienced, active educators, and embedding best practices and community knowledge into instruction. The curriculum emphasizes inclusive education, Indigenous perspectives, restorative justice, and adaptive teaching approaches.
"This program was shaped through extensive consultation with educators, administrators, Indigenous leaders, alumni, and community members," said Sandra Koop Harder, Vice-President External. "Manitoba needs teachers who can work respectfully across differences, adapt creatively to diverse learning needs, and see education as a shared community project. This program answers that call."
The condensed format allows graduates to enter the teaching profession sooner, especially beneficial for rural and northern communities. The cohort model fosters strong professional and personal connections, providing lasting support for graduates.
CMU complements existing teacher education pathways in Manitoba, 08contributing to the Province's shared goal of addressing the teacher shortage while aligning with the Manitoba Framework for Learning's vision of preparing students for "Mino Pimatisiwin – The Good Life."
Applications are open to candidates who hold an undergraduate degree and are ready to enter a full-time, intensive program. Admission will consider academic achievement, references, relevant life experience, and an interview process.
The BEd at CMU is about more than preparing teachers—it's about nurturing leaders in classrooms and communities, leaders who are ever-learners. This program embodies the Provincial mandate of CMU to support students' intellectual, spiritual, moral, and social growth, carrying forward the university's commitment to build just, flourishing communities.
Drawing on CMU's interdisciplinary strengths across the arts and sciences—from conflict resolution and environmental studies to work-integrated learning and community development—this program invites each teacher candidate to grow as a whole person.
"With this approval, we are delighted to open the door for our first cohort to become educators who will inspire curiosity, foster healthy connection, and leave a lasting impact on schools and communities, shaping a brighter future for us all," said Dr. Cheryl Pauls, President.
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