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, 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!
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, read and discuss assigned readings, complete individual and group assignments, and share final presentations based on their field experience learning. Learn more here!
Mentorship
This program uses individualized supports to help you connect, navigate, and progress as a professional, and gives you the opportunity to connect with other pre-service teachers and with 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!
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 all available for Education students.
Werklund Wire
Education's undergraduate newsletter, designed to promote engagement between students and the administration. Find out more about what goes on in UPE and how to get involved.
Why Choose Werklund?
Important dates and upcoming events
Oct. 12, 2021
EDUC 440: Field Experience I begins today, and runs until October 22nd.
Oct. 13, 2021
Our team will be working remotely from today, October 13th, through Tuesday, October 19th. Our office in EDT 230 will be closed during this time, re-opening Wednesday, October 20th.
Oct. 19, 2021
EDUC 540: Field Experience III seminars run today from 4.00 - 5.00pm.
Oct. 19, 2021
Join us for our After-Degree webinar today at 6.00pm! Intended for Future Students, we'll go over the program, admission requirements, and more!
Oct. 20, 2021
Our office in EDT 230 re-opens today!
Oct. 25, 2021
Teaching Across Borders Interest Sessions 2 are being held today!
Nov. 1, 2021
EDUC 540: Field Experience III begins today, and runs until December 10th.
Nov. 7, 2021
The Fall term break begins today, and runs until November 13th. Field III students do not follow University breaks, but should instead refer to their placement school calendar.
Nov. 11, 2021
The University will be closed on Thursday, November 11th for Remembrance Day. Inquiries received during this date will be responded to upon re-opening.
Nov. 15, 2021
Teaching Across Borders applications open today!
Nov. 15, 2021
Teaching Across Borders Interest Sessions 3 are being held today!
Nov. 22, 2021
Winter term Service-Learning applications open today!
Nov. 22, 2021
Join us for our Concurrent Pathway Webinar today from 2.00 - 3.00pm. Intended for current Concurrent students, this session will cover your degree structure, academic regulations, and more!
Nov. 26, 2021
EDUC 540: Field Experience III seminars run today from 9.00am - 12.00pm or 1.00 - 4.00pm.
Dec. 9, 2021
Fall term classes end today. Field III students should refer to their placement dates.
Dec. 25, 2021
The University will be closed for Winter Break from the close of office hours on Friday, December 24th, re-opening Monday, January 3rd. Inquiries received during this period will be responded to upon re-opening.
We're here to help you achieve your goals
Academic support
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Financial support
Check out the awards page to learn about funding and financial assistance
Application support
Not sure how to apply, the deadlines for applications, or what documents are required?