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
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.
Undergraduate Research
Engage with research beyond your courses through Werklund's numerous opportunities for undergraduate student research.
Why Choose Werklund?
Important dates and upcoming events
July 7, 2025
Summer EDUC courses begin today for our Community-Based students! Classes are held on-campus from July 7 - 18th (excluding weekends).
Please note that during this time, Wednesday in-person drop-ins will be closed. Current and Future Students that are not currently in the Community-Based pathways may connect with an advisor through our Online Drop-ins.
Aug. 28, 2025
New Student Orientation runs Thursday, August 28th & Friday, August 29th.
Sept. 25, 2025
Future Student After-Degree - Considering Applying Webinar at 6:00pm
Oct. 1, 2025
Change of Program application Opens October 1st, and closes February 1st, 2026.
Students interested in applying to change their program are encouraged to book an advising appointment.