Bachelor of Education - Secondary Years (10 - 12)

Interested in inspiring the next generation Teaching is a rewarding career and a great choice for those who enjoy learning and working with children. After first year, students choose a specialization in early years (K - 4), middle years (5 to 9) or secondary (10 -12) to complete their four-year degree. Transfer options also available. Make a difference in young lives with a career in education. The four-year Bachelor of Education degree program focuses on building relationships, social responsibility and inclusion, foundational knowledge, and bridging theory to practice. These foundational principles are central to developing the competencies required to teach in Alberta.

Upon completion of first year courses, students join a cohort and specialize in Early Years (K - 4), Middle Years (5 - 9) or Secondary (10 - 12) Education. All students also choose one of 11 minor subject areas and Secondary students also choose one of five teachable subject majors.

In this program, students engage in interactive learning activities, create presentations, develop classroom-ready teaching materials, and work collaboratively with their peers. Graduates will enter the teaching profession equipped with the knowledge and skills to design high-quality, equitable, and authentic learning opportunities that meet learner needs.

Students will have field experience in different school settings in each year of the program, including a full-term practicum in the final year. These observation and practicum experiences help students to turn theory into practice and develop the skills needed to teach in today's classrooms.

Students applying to Education must have a minimum overall average of 65% with no mark below 65% in:

ELA 30-1
And no mark below 50% in:

Math 30-1, or 65% in Math 30-2, or equivalent
SS 30-1 or 65% in SS 30-2, or equivalent
One course from Group C
One course from Group A, B or C or Physical Education 30
Group A Aboriginal Studies 30 English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 Social Studies 30-1 Language 30 or 35 (other than English)

Group B Art 30 Art 31 Band 35 Choir 35 Dance 35 Drama 30 Music 35 Performing Arts 35A Note: Other 5-credit Fine Arts and/or Advanced Level CTS courses may be considered.

Group C Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 Mathematics 31 Physics 30 Science 30 Five credits of Advanced Level Computer Science (CSE)

IELTS Academic - 8.0 with at least 7.5 on each band score

TOEFL iBT - 100
TOEFL PBT - 600