Faculty of Education
MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION
The Faculty of Education of Memorial University of Newfoundland, under the terms of THE
MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY ACT, accepts as its primary responsibility the professional
preparation of those who will give leadership in education. The responsibility includes the
professional preparation of teachers, administrators and specialists who will work in elementary,
and secondary schools and post-secondary institutions. The work of the Faculty incorporates
undergraduate and graduate studies and continuing education. The mandate includes specialized
research for the improvement of pedagogical practice, and broadly based research for the
advancement of knowledge. The Faculty initiates and responds to change through a wide range of
programmes and a variety of field services. It seeks to prepare educators who will have a
reasoned philosophy of education, an appreciation of what knowledge is of most worth, a
genuine love of learning, and the ability to think critically. It strives to prepare educators who
have an understanding of the past, a plan for the present, and a vision for the future.
The following Degree and Diploma Programmes are offered through the Faculty of Education:
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
- Bachelor of Education (Primary)
- Bachelor of Education (Elementary)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- Bachelor of Music Conjoint with Bachelor of Music Education
- Bachelor of Music Education as a Second Degree
- Bachelor of Education (Native and Northern)
- Bachelor of Special Education
- Bachelor of Vocational Education
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
- Diploma in Vocational Education
- Diploma in Technology Education
- Diploma in Adult Teacher Education
- Diploma in Native and Northern Education (T.E.P.L.)
- Diploma in School Resource Services
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