Future Students
Which pathway is right for you?
The Werklund School of Education offers five pathways to obtain a Bachelor of Education. Select the option that describes you best, and discover your Bachelor of Education!
If you're looking at obtaining your first degree, or changing your major, check out the below pathways:
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Four-Year On-Campus Pathway
Do you want to take the fastest path toward embarking on your teaching career?
Do you live in, or want to move to, Calgary? Explore the Four-Year On-Campus Pathway!
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Four-Year Community-Based Pathway
Do you want to take the fastest path toward embarking on your teaching career?
Do you live in a rural or remote area of Alberta? Would you like to remain and teach in your home community? Explore the Four-Year Community-Based Pathway!
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Five-Year Concurrent Pathway
Do you want to get two degrees at the same time, and explore your teachable subject area more in-depth? Explore the Five-Year Concurrent Pathway!
If you are on the verge of completing an undergraduate degree, or already have one, check out the below pathways:
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Two-Year On-Campus After-Degree Pathway
Do you live in, or want to move to, Calgary? Explore the Two-Year On-Campus After-Degree Pathway!
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Two-Year Community-Based After-Degree Pathway
Do you live in a rural or remote area of Alberta? Would you like to remain and teach in your home community? Explore the Two-Year Community-Based After-Degree Pathway!
Program Highlights
We are more than an Education program! Check out how Werklund stands out, and ways to get involved within your program!
Service-Learning
Get a chance to work with children and youth through a wide range of community and campus partners, apply course concepts to the real world, and get co-curricular credit while you build your professional network. Learn more about this opportunity here!
Field Experience
Each of our Bachelor of Education pathways include 20 weeks of Field Experience. During each of these practicums, student teachers participate in seminars, discuss assigned readings, complete individual and group assignments, and share final presentations based on their experiences. Learn more here!
Mentorship
This program uses individualized supports to help you connect, navigate, and progress as a professional, giving you the opportunity to connect with other pre-service teachers and teachers in the community. Learn more about this opportunity here!
Teaching Across Borders
Take your experience global, and find out what a classroom and school are like in another province or country! Learn more about this opportunity here!
As a future educator, it is important to advocate for the livelihood of students by implementing inclusive and diverse spaces and experiences. Through volunteering, the Werklund Community Engaged Scholarship will allow me to continue developing my skills, while utilizing my creativity to create alternative learning experiences for students.
Sarah Sbeiti
Werklund Community Engaged Leadership Scholarship Recipient, 2022
Why Choose Werklund?
Important dates and upcoming events
April 26, 2024
Advising Restriction Notice: Advising is restricted to graduating students with Early Clearance Letter requests today. We look forward to connecting with all of our students on Monday!
May 6, 2024
Spring term classes start today!
May 7, 2024
Advising Closure Notice: Advising will be unavailable May 7th through 9th this week for our annual Graduation Review Closure. We look forward to connecting with you on the 10th!
May 14, 2024
Advising Closure Notice: Advising will be unavailable May 14th through 17th this week for our annual Academic Review Closure. We look forward to connecting with you on the 21st!
May 20, 2024
Office Closure Notice: Our office is closed for Victoria Day today. We look forward to connecting with you on the 21st!
May 22, 2024
Office Closure Notice: Our office will be closed today, due to a faculty-wide event. We look forward to connecting with you on the 23rd!
June 5, 2024
Werklund's convocation ceremony is today! Join us in celebration of our graduates! Please note that our office will be closed today, as our team assists with convocation.
June 20, 2024
Office Closure Notice: Our office will be closed today, due to a team event. We look forward to connecting with you on the 21st!
July 1, 2024
Office Closure Notice: Our office is closed for Canada Day today. We look forward to connecting with you on the 2nd!
July 3, 2024
Summer term tuition is due today (even for classes starting on July 8th).
July 8, 2024
Summer term courses and the Community-Based Summer Residency Series start today, running until July 19th. We can't wait to welcome you to campus!
Aug. 5, 2024
Office Closure Notice: Our office will be closed for Heritage Day today. We look forward to connecting with you on the 6th!
Aug. 14, 2024
Advising Closure Notice: Advising will be unavailable August 14th through 15th this week, due to our Annual Academic Review Follow-Ups Closure.