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 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
Feb. 21, 2022
The University of Calgary will be closed for Family Day today. Inquiries received during this date will be responded to upon re-opening.
Feb. 21, 2022
The Mid-Term Break runs this week, until February 26th. Field IV students should refer to their placement school calendars.
April 12, 2022
Non-Education classes end today.
April 15, 2022
The University of Calgary will be closed for the Easter Long Weekend today through Monday, April 18th. Inquiries received during this time will be responded to upon re-opening.
April 19, 2022
Undergraduate Programs in Education re-opens today after the long weekend.
April 21, 2022
Join us for our Four-Year On-Campus Registration Webinar for incoming students, today at 6.00pm! We'll go over selecting classes, designing your schedule, and more!
We're here to help you achieve your goals
Academic support
Have questions about programs, admissions, registration, graduation and awards?
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?