Joint RRC Polytech Programs
Â鶹´«Ã½ offers several teacher education programs in conjunction with Red River College Polytechnic.
Industrial Arts Education
Integrated Program − Students may enter the five year, 159 credit hour Integrated BEd/BA or BSc Industrial Arts Education program directly from high school, or as transfer students from another program or faculty. Students will be prepared to teach Industrial Arts, as well as a second subject based on their academic major. Students in the Integrated program attend both RRC Polytech and UW in each year of the program. The schedule for which days will take place at which institutions can be found on page 20 in the Information Booklet for Industrial Arts Education Program located at the bottom of this section.
After-Degree Program − We also offer a three year, 99 credit hour After-Degree option for students who have completed an undergraduate degree. Students in the After-Degree program will spend the first two years at RRC Polytech, and the final year at UW. Students must have completed an 18 credit hour teachable minor prior to attending UW. Completion of a teachable minor may require courses beyond the first degree.
Information Booklet for Industrial Arts Education Program [PDF]
Courses by Year - Integrated BEd/BA or BSc Industrial Arts Education program [PDF]
Courses by Year – After-Degree Industrial Arts Education program [PDF]
Applied Commerce Education
Integrated Program − Students may enter the five year, 162 credit hour Integrated BEd/BA or BSc Applied Commerce Education program directly from high school, or as transfer students from another program or faculty. Students will be prepared to teach Applied Commerce, as well as a second subject based on their academic major. Students in the Integrated program attend both RRC Polytech and UW in each year of the program. The schedule for which days will take place at which institutions can be found on page 22 in the Information Booklet for Applied Commerce Education Program located at the bottom of this section.
After-Degree Program − We also offer both a two year and a three year After-Degree option for students who have completed an undergraduate degree. The two year option is appropriate for students who have a significant background in Business courses. The Chair of the Teacher Education Program at RRC Polytech will evaluate prior course work, and determine the appropriate program. Students in the After-Degree program will spend the first one or two years at RRC Polytech, and the final year at UW. Students must have completed 18 credit hours of appropriate courses in a teachable minor prior to attending UW. Completion of a teachable minor may require courses beyond the first degree.
Information Booklet for Applied Commerce Education Program [PDF]
Courses by Year - Integrated BEd/BA or BSc Applied Commerce Education program [PDF]
Courses by Year – After-Degree Applied Commerce Education program [PDF]
Technical Vocational Teacher Education
Graduates of Red River College Polytechnic's Technical Vocational Teacher Education Diploma may complete a BEd degree by completing 60 credit hours at the University of Winnipeg. We offer both a full-time option, and a part time program designed for full time teachers.
Application and Next Steps
- Apply directly to the University of Winnipeg by filling out the online application found here
- Application deadline is March 1 (Late applications may be accepted up to June 1. Contact the program to inquire at teachered@rrc.ca)
- Once accepted, please read your acceptance letter for more information in next steps.
- New students will be invited to Orientation in June. Please watch your University of Winnipeg email for an invitation.
- Questions about the admission process at UW should be directed to admissions@uwinnipeg.ca
- Tuition will be paid at both UW and RRC Polytech. Tuition fees for UW can be found here
Academic Advising and Contact Information
Students can only make an appointment with their advisor once they have attended orientation.
Academic Advisor for Year 1-3 students in the Integrated Programs:
Katy Leverick
1G07D, 1st floor, Graham Hall
Telephone: 204.789.1423
Email: k.leverick@uwinnipeg.ca
Academic Advisor for Technical Vocational Teacher Education Program, After-Degree Programs, Year 4 and 5 students in the Integrated Program:
Amanda Bourgoin
1G07C, 1st floor, Graham Hall
Telephone: 204-786-9962
Email: a.bourgoin@uwinnipeg.ca
Red River College Polytechnic Education programs: teachered@RRC.ca
UW Faculty of Education: education@uwinnipeg.ca