Required Teachables

Certification Branch List

Compiled by the New Brunswick Department of Education, Certification Branch 

Teachable subjects approved by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. 
  • Aboriginal Languages
  • English
  • English Second Language
  • Francization
  • French
  • French Second Language
  • Literacy
  • Spanish
  • History
  • Geography
  • Social Studies*
  • Science and Technology Studies 
  • Canadian Studies
  • Journalism
  • Media Studies
  • Native Studies
  • Political Science
  • Anthropology

  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Social Sciences**
  • Mathematics
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • General Sciences***
  • Environmental Science
  • Geology
  • Elementary Education
  • Physical Education
  • Health
  • Fine Arts
  • Music
  • Drama
  • Visual Arts

  • Graphic Art and Design
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Family Studies
  • Mechanic
  • Carpentry
  • Electrical
  • Culinary
  • Welding
  • Business Administration
  • Commerce
  • Economics
  • Law
  • Exceptionalities
  • Curriculum Studies
  • Guidance
  • School Administration

* Coursework in History and Geography is required for a major or minor in Social Studies. 

** Coursework in Anthropology, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology is required for a major or minor in Social Sciences.

*** Coursework in Biology, Chemistry and Physics is required for a major or minor in General Sciences.

If an applicant does not have a minor of at least 18 credit hours, the major must be at least 30 credit hours. If an applicant has a minor of at least 18 credit hours, the major needs to be at least 24 credit hours. 

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