Undergraduate Programs in Education
Welcome Bachelor of Education 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, 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, 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!
Important dates and upcoming events
Jan. 23, 2020
Today is the drop deadline for Winter non-Education courses. EDUC 400 and 500-level courses cannot be dropped without the express permission of the Director, Student or Field Experience.
Jan. 24, 2020
Today is the add/swap deadline for Winter non-Education courses. EDUC 400 and 500-level courses have different deadlines, which can be found via your MyUofC.
Jan. 28, 2020
The Education Career Fair is today, from 10.30am - 3.30pm in MacEwan Hall A/B.
Feb. 7, 2020
Today is the application deadline for the Program for Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE) and Werklund Undergraduate Research Awards.
Feb. 17, 2020
The University of Calgary is closed for Family Day today.
Feb. 17, 2020
Winter Term Break begins today, and runs until February 21st. Field IV students do not receive on-campus breaks: holidays are based on partner field schools.
Feb. 18, 2020
Field Experience IV begins today, and runs until April 24th. Note that you may not drop or withdraw without the express permission of the Director, Field Experience.
March 16, 2020
Field Experience II begins today, and runs until April 24th. Note that you may not drop or withdraw without the express permission of the Director, Field Experience.
March 31, 2020
Today is the last day to submit your application to graduate.
April 10, 2020
The University of Calgary will be closed from April 10th to 13th for the Easter Long weekend, re-opening on April 13th. There are no classes on April 13th.
April 13, 2020
The University re-opens today, after the long weekend! Please note that this is a non-instructional day.
April 15, 2020
Today is the last to withdraw from a non-Education course. Note that EDUC 400 and 500-level courses have cannot be withdrawn from without the express permission of the Director, Student or Field Experience.
April 18, 2020
The Winter Exam Period for non-Education courses begins today, and runs until April 29th.
July 6, 2020
Summer courses and the on-campus portion of Community-Based programs begin today, running until July 17th.
Useful links
Education Students' Association
The Education Students' Association (ESA) is the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) student local for the University of Calgary. The ESA endeavours to assist its members in becoming active participants of the ATA, while advancing the interests of every Werklund undergraduate student.
Doucette Library of Teaching Resources
The Doucette Library offers students a multitude of services, from research support to classroom materials, and workspace to workshops.
The Werklund Wire
The Werklund Wire is a joint, student-focused newsletter initiative between the Undergraduate Programs in Education office, and the Education Students' Association.
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Have questions?
Advising Hours and Contact
By Appointment: Mondays – Thursdays
Drop-Ins: Fridays only
Hours: 9.00am – 12.00pm; 1.00 – 4.00pm
Advising is closed Wednesday mornings
University of Calgary Students: Book online
Future Students: Book by calling 403.220.5639
Location: Education Tower (EDT) 230