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 field experiences, 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
Additional Resources
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.
Doucette Library
Educational resources at your finger tips! Bookable space, borrowing services, and teaching support are available for Education students.
Werklund Wire
Education's undergraduate newsletter, designed to promote engagement between students and the administration. Find out about what goes on in UPE, and how to get involved.
Why Choose Werklund?
Important dates and upcoming events
Sept. 28, 2022
Our Program Overview: Honours Webinar is being held today at 4.30pm! If you are heading into your 500-levels in 2023 and are curious about Honours research, this session is for you!
Sept. 30, 2022
Our office will be closed for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, today. We look forward to connecting with you when we re-open on October 3rd.
Oct. 10, 2022
Our office will be closed for Thanksgiving today. We look forward to connecting with you when we re-open tomorrow!
Oct. 19, 2022
Interested in applying into our After-Degree program for a 2023 intake? Join us for our After-Degree BEd Webinar today at 6.00pm!
Oct. 26, 2022
Our Honours Mixer is being held today at 4.30pm! If you are thinking about applying for Honours 2023, this session will allow you to meet potential supervisors and chat about project ideas!
Nov. 7, 2022
Fall Term Break runs from November 6th - 12th, except for Field III students, who should refer to their partner school calendar for holiday information.
Nov. 9, 2022
Applying into our Four-Year Community-Based Bachelor of Education for the Summer 2023 intake? Join us for our Future Student Webinar today at 6.00pm!
Nov. 11, 2022
Our office will be closed for Remembrance Day, today. We look forward to connecting with you when we re-open on the 14th.
Nov. 16, 2022
Current University of Calgary student interested in changing your major to Education? Join us for our Change of Program Webinar today at 2.00pm, as we discuss the application process and admissions considerations!
Nov. 16, 2022
Interested in applying into our After-Degree program for a 2023 intake? Join us for our After-Degree BEd Webinar today at 6.00pm!
Nov. 22, 2022
Newly admitted Concurrent student, or Concurrent student almost ready to start your EDUC 400s? Join us for our Concurrent Webinar today at 3.00pm to discuss program structure, regulations, and other useful information for your pathway!
Dec. 7, 2022
Today is the last day for non-Field classes!
Dec. 14, 2022
Interested in applying into our After-Degree program for a 2023 intake? Join us for our After-Degree BEd Webinar today at 6.00pm!
Dec. 23, 2022
We will be closed for the Winter Break as of the close of office hours today, re-opening on January 2nd. Have a safe and restful holiday, and we look forward to connecting with you in the New Year!