The Professional Development Program (PDP) is a full-time, 16-month post-degree teacher education program offered by SFU's Faculty of Education. It is for anyone who wants to achieve their BC teaching certificate and teach grades K - 12. Applicants must have completed a Bachelor's degree in order to apply. If admitted you may have the option of completing a Bachelor of Education as a second degree during the program  (without extra time or cost). 

Useful links:

SFU Program Requirements
SFU Department Website
BC Transfer Guide
Langara Diagnostic Tests

 

To be admitted into the Professional Development Program (Elementary Education) students require:

  1. A Bachelor's degree (minimum three-year, 90-credit) before starting the PDP.
  2. A minimum of 76 credits of acceptable coursework before applying for the PDP. 
  3. A GPA of 2.5+ on the  last 60 credits (approximately) of undergraduate coursework.
  4. Experience (volunteer or paid) working with children or youth at the age level you wish to teach.
  5. The following courses (see SFU's Chart of Acceptable Courses for more information):

    • 2 English or French courses (minimum 6 credits including 3 credits of literature)
    • 1 Canadian History course
    • 1 Canadian Geography course
    • 1 Laboratory Science course
    • 1 Mathematics for teachers course (SFU's MATH 190 or equivalent)
    • elementary applicants are recommended to have education, fine and performing arts and kinesiology courses

  6. SFU literacy requirement
  7. SFU quantitative requirement

Please see the SFU website for a complete list of requirements. 

Students interested in completing SFU’s PDP program are advised to contact pps_admissions@sfu.ca or phone 778.782.3559.

This course planning outline is created by the Langara Counselling Department and is intended for use only as a guide. It is the student's responsibility to consult original sources to ensure accuracy.

Updated July 2023