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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:

  1. 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!

  2. 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!

  3. 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:

  1. 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!

  2. 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

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

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

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!

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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

Additional Resources

ESA

Education Students' Association

The ESA endeavours to assist its members in becoming active participants of the ATA, while advancing the interests of every Werklund undergraduate student.

Campus Orientation

Doucette Library

Educational resources at your finger tips! Bookable space, borrowing services, and teaching support are available for Education students.

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Undergraduate Research

Engage with research beyond your courses through Werklund's numerous opportunities for undergraduate student research.


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Financial support

Check out the awards page to learn about funding and financial assistance

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Application support

Not sure how to apply, the deadlines for applications, or what documents are required? 

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