Welcome to one of Canada's leading faculties of Education
The Werklund School of Education offers five pathways to obtain a Bachelor of Education
Program Highlights
Ranked as a Top 4 Education Faculty by Maclean's University Ranking 2021!
Over $1.5 million dollars in scholarships, awards, and bursaries awarded to Werklund School of Education undergraduate students in the 2020/2021 academic year!
Numerous opportunities for students to publicly showcase their research to peers, instructors, and the professional teaching community through various program showcases and conferences!
Unique courses and pedagogy focused on emerging fields in education including STEM (Science Technology Engineering, and Math), Indigenous Ways of Knowing, English Language Learners, Design-Based Thinking, Interdisciplinary Thinking, Assessment and incorporating Digital Technologies!
Which Program is Best for Me?
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 BEd 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!
We are more than just an undergraduate degree program! Check out a few of the student opportunities and highlights that we offer, below.
Are you a Teacher or Community Partner looking to get involved?
Are you interested in becoming a partner teacher, or working with the Werklund School of Education's Undergraduate Programs in another capacity? Are you looking to develop your leadership capacity by working with a final year student through our Mentorship program? Take a look at all the current opportunities for you to get connected, below!
Mentorship
As an experienced educator, you take great pride in your profession, and want to pass on your knowledge on to the next generation. Your contribution will help new teachers thrive and excel in their practice. Learn more about getting involved here!
Service Learning
Our students 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 they build their professional network. Learn more about getting involved here!
Partner Teachers
Partner teachers are key to our students' success, and the success of their classrooms. Your rewarding partnership will help our pre-service teachers develop their skills during their field placements. Learn more about getting involved here!
Professional Growth Opportunities
An opportunity to engage in education credit courses, with topics including Indigenous Literacy, Emerging Digital Pedagogies, and Diversity in an Inclusive Classroom. These courses have been postponed until Summer 2022, but more information can be found here.
Important dates and upcoming events
Aug. 2, 2021
The University of Calgary is closed Monday, August 2nd for Heritage Day. Inquiries will be responded to upon re-opening.
Aug. 25, 2021
Check add/swap dates for Fall EDUC courses in your Student Centre, as dates vary. You cannot drop a Bridging, 400 or 500-level EDUC course without permission of the Director, Student or Field Experience.
Aug. 27, 2021
Today is the Police Information Check (PIC) deadline for students participating in a 2021/2022 Field Experience.
Aug. 30, 2021
Advising will be unavailable the morning of Monday, August 30th, due to a faculty-wide event.
Aug. 30, 2021
Fall Block Week begins today, for non-Education courses.
Sept. 6, 2021
The University will be closed Monday, September 6th for Labour Day. Inquiries will be responded to upon re-opening.
Sept. 7, 2021
Fall term classes begin today!
Oct. 11, 2021
The University will be closed Monday, October 11th for Thanksgiving. Inquiries will be responded to upon re-opening.
Oct. 12, 2021
EDUC 440: Field Experience I begins today, and runs until October 22nd.
Oct. 19, 2021
EDUC 540: Field Experience III seminars run today from 4.00 - 5.00pm.
Nov. 1, 2021
EDUC 540: Field Experience III begins today, and runs until December 10th.
News
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Advising Hours
Visit our Contact Us page for further details on appointment, drop-in, and advising options and availability.
University of Calgary Students: Book online
Future Students: Email us at upe@ucalgary.ca*
*Appointment booking via phone will resume Monday, August 23rd. Please note that phones will not be monitored prior to this date.