Four-Year On-Campus Bachelor of Education
Why choose this pathway?
If you are a high school or transfer student (who has not yet completed a degree), are certain of your career path, and want to become a certified teacher in the shortest allowable time period, this is the pathway for you! The Four-Year On-Campus Bachelor of Education allows you to start your Education major courses sooner, and ensures that you get a great breadth of coursework, helpful for teaching in Alberta's Kindergarten through Grade 12 classrooms!
Important dates and upcoming events
Dec. 9, 2020
Last day to withdraw from Non-Education courses. Please contact an advisor prior to withdrawing from your course(s) to discuss your options.
Dec. 23, 2020
The Undergraduate Programs in Education Office will be closed from Wendesday, Dec. 23rd to Monday, Jan. 4th. Additionally, the University of Calgary will be closed from Friday, Dec. 25th to Monday, Jan. 4th.
Jan. 4, 2021
The Winter 2021 semester begins today.
Jan. 6, 2021
The Block Week portion of EDUC 551 begins today.
Jan. 11, 2021
The Winter 2021 regular term courses start today, including 400-level EDUC courses. All Education courses are being offered online for the Winter 2021 semester. Details can be found on your Student Services Center and within the course outlines.
Admission
Walk through the application process in just five steps!
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Dates and deadlines
- This pathway offers a fall term intake only
- Check out the Fall 2021 dates and deadlines
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Documents and transcripts
Supporting documents, such as transcripts, must be received by the Admissions office by the deadlines indicated on their website. While our office does not accept application documents, Admissions has a detailed guide on what to submit, how, and when.
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Understand your applicant category
If applicable, you may also consider applying under the Diverse Qualifications or Indigenous Admissions processes.
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Know your admission requirements
First, pick your teachable subject area. If you're not sure, check out our guide to teachable subject areas. Then, peruse our detailed admission requirements, below, and check out our FAQs.
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Apply
When you're ready, submit your application online. Start with Admissions' guide to applying.
Grades Required
This program admits competitively, meaning that we have more applicants than seats available. You can get in touch with Admissions for more details on competitive entrance averages.
Police Information Check
A current, clear Police Information Check, with a Vulnerable Sector Check, is required of all Bachelor of Education students for the field experience component of the program. Students who are unable to present a current and clear check will not be placed in their field experience courses – a graduating requirement of the degree – and be asked to leave the program.
A Check is not required until your field course terms. As checks are time-sensitive, do not apply for one before instructed to do so by our Field Team! In the meantime, check out our Police Information Checks page.
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Early Childhood Education
- English Language Arts 30-1
- Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2
- One of: Social Studies 30-1, Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits), Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, or Language or Language and Culture courses at the 30 level
- Two approved courses at the 30 level, of which one can be an approved option
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English Language Arts
- English Language Arts 30-1
- Two of: Social Studies 30-1, Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits), Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, or Language or Language and Culture courses at the 30 level
- Two approved courses at the 30 level, of which one can be an approved option
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Fine Arts
- English Language Arts 30-1
- Two of: Social Studies 30-1, Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits), Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, or Language or Language and Culture courses at the 30 level
- Two approved courses at the 30 level, of which one can be an approved option
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Mathematics
- English Language Arts 30-1
- Mathematics 30-1
- Two of: Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30, Mathematics 31, or CTS Computer Science (5 credits)
- One approved course or option at the 30 level
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Science
- English Language Arts 30-1
- Mathematics 30-1
- Two of: Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30, Mathematics 31, or CTS Computer Science (5 credits)
- One approved course or option at the 30 level
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Social Studies
- English Language Arts 30-1
- Social Studies 30-1
- One of: Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits), Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, or Language or Language and Culture courses at the 30 level
- Two approved courses at the 30 level, of which one can be an approved option
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Social Studies - Revitalization of Indigenous Languages
- English Language Arts 30-1
- Social Studies 30-1
- One of: Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits), Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, or Language or Language and Culture courses at the 30 level
- Two approved courses at the 30 level, of which one can be an approved option
Grades Required
This program admits competitively, meaning that we have more applicants than seats available. You can get in touch with Admissions for more details on competitive entrance averages.
Police Information Check
A current, clear Police Information Check, with a Vulnerable Sector Check, is required of all Bachelor of Education students for the field experience component of the program. Students who are unable to present a current and clear check will not be placed in their field experience courses – a graduating requirement of the degree – and be asked to leave the program.
A Check is not required until your field course terms. As checks are time-sensitive, do not apply for one before instructed to do so by our Field Team! In the meantime, check out our Police Information Checks page.
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English Language Arts
- English Language Arts 30-1
- Two of: Social Studies 30-1, Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits), Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, or Language or Language and Culture courses at the 30 level
- Two approved courses at the 30 level, of which one can be an approved option
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Fine Arts - Drama
- English Language Arts 30-1
- Two of: Social Studies 30-1, Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits), Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, or Language or Language and Culture courses at the 30 level
- Two approved courses at the 30 level, of which one can be an approved option
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Fine Arts - Visual Studies
- English Language Arts 30-1
- Two of: Social Studies 30-1, Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits), Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, or Language or Language and Culture courses at the 30 level
- Two approved courses at the 30 level, of which one can be an approved option
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Mathematics
- English Language Arts 30-1
- Mathematics 30-1
- Two of: Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30, Mathematics 31, or CTS Computer Science (5 credits)
- One approved course or option at the 30 level
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Science - Biology
- English Language Arts 30-1
- Mathematics 30-1
- Two of: Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30, Mathematics 31, or CTS Computer Science (5 credits)
- One approved course or option at the 30 level
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Science - Physics
- English Language Arts 30-1
- Mathematics 30-1
- Two of: Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30, Mathematics 31, or CTS Computer Science (5 credits)
- One approved course or option at the 30 level
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Social Studies
- English Language Arts 30-1
- Social Studies 30-1
- One of: Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits), Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, or Language or Language and Culture courses at the 30 level
- Two approved courses at the 30 level, of which one can be an approved option
Grades Required
This program admits competitively, meaning that we have more applicants than seats available. You can get in touch with Admissions for more details on competitive entrance averages.
Police Information Check
A current, clear Police Information Check, with a Vulnerable Sector Check, is required of all Bachelor of Education students for the field experience component of the program. Students who are unable to present a current and clear check will not be placed in their field experience courses – a graduating requirement of the degree – and be asked to leave the program.
A Check is not required until your field course terms. As checks are time-sensitive, do not apply for one before instructed to do so by our Field Team! In the meantime, check out our Police Information Checks page.
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English Language Learners
- English Language Arts 30-1
- Two of: Social Studies 30-1, Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits), Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, or Language or Language and Culture courses at the 30 level
- Two approved courses at the 30 level, of which one can be an approved option
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Second Languages
- English Language Arts 30-1
- Two of: Social Studies 30-1, Aboriginal Studies 30 (5 credits), Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, Mathematics 31, Science 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, or Language or Language and Culture courses at the 30 level
- Two approved courses at the 30 level, of which one can be an approved option
If you are a current University of Calgary student interested in transferring into this pathway, you will need to submit an 'internal' application known as a 'change of program'. You can do so through your MyUofC.
Do ensure to consider the following:
1. Admission into this degree is only available for the Fall semester. You must submit your change of program application between October 1st and February 1st before a desired fall term start.
2. A change of program is still an application: you must meet the admitting requirements for your desired program. Please thoroughly review the information above.
3. If you already know that you would like to pursue this degree, you may want to sit down with the advisors from our office to discuss what courses you should be registering in, to ensure that you are on track. You can also refer to the course information detailed below.
Please Note: Shadowing a program does not guarantee you admission into it! Make sure you're aware of the competitive admitting GPA and admission requirements needed!
Questions about the application process? Get in touch with Admissions
Werklund’s program has helped me understand how to welcome and empower all students in school. Empowering students to see themselves as unique individuals in our interconnected world provides them with the awareness and skills they need to become active members in society, and Werklund has set me up to foster this learning.
Carson Reveen
Clarence Sansom Gold Medal in Education recipient
Suggested program sequence
Please Note: You must successfully complete EDUC 201 before taking your 400-level EDUC courses. Additionally, the 400-level and 500-level courses are taken as distinct semesters - you cannot take any non-Education courses during your Education terms, nor can you 'mix and match' with other EDUC classes. If you have incorrectly registered in your 400-level or 500-level EDUC courses, you will be removed, and asked to correct your registration.
Year 1
Fall Term
EDUC 201 | Fine Arts | Math or Science | Teachable | Elective
Winter Term
Literature | Canadian Studies | Teachable | 2 Electives
Year 2
Fall Term
EDUC 420 | EDUC 427 | EDUC 430 | EDUC 435 | EDUC 440 (Field I)
Winter Term
Psychology | 3 Teachables | Elective
Year 3
Fall Term
Health | 3 Teachables | Elective
Winter Term
EDUC 445 | EDUC 450 | EDUC 456 | EDUC 460 | EDUC 465 (Field II)
Year 4
Fall Term*
EDUC 520 | EDUC 525 | EDUC 530 | EDUC 535 | EDUC 540 (Field III)
*Opportunity to participate in Teaching Across Borders
Winter Term
EDUC 546 | EDUC 551 | EDUC 556 | EDUC 560 (Field IV)
Specific program requirements
All 4-Year On-Campus students will complete 120 units, comprised of 21 EDUC major courses, 6 foundational courses, 5 electives, and 8 teachable subject area courses. The breakdowns for each requirement group are below.
Education Semester 1: EDUC 420 | EDUC 427 | EDUC 430 | EDUC 435 | EDUC 440
Education Semester 2: EDUC 445 | EDUC 450 | EDUC 456 | EDUC 460 | EDUC 465
Education Semester 3: EDUC 520 | EDUC 525 | EDUC 530 | EDUC 535 | EDUC 540
Education Semester 4: EDUC 546 | EDUC 551 | EDUC 556 | EDUC 560
* Non-majors interested in taking this course should read and fill out the web-form.
Foundationals
English or French Literature | Psychology | Fine Arts | Science (can also be fulfilled by Mathematics) | Canadian Studies | Health and Wellness*
Electives
All students must take 5 elective courses.
*See our foundational and elective suggestions, below!
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Early Childhood Education
- Art 309 or 342
- Mathematics 205
- Education 309
- Science 331
- English 303 and 396
- 6 units from the Faculties of Arts, Science, or Kinesiology
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English Language Arts
- English 253.01 or 253.02 or 253.03 or 253.04 or 203
- English 265, 303, 305 and 307
- English 372, 396 or 520
- Education 311
- 3 units in English at the 300 level or above
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Fine Arts
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Mathematics
- Mathematics 205 and 211
- One of Mathematics 249 or 265 or 275
- One of Mathematics 271 or 273
- Statistics 205
- Education 305
- 6 additional units chosen from Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or Data Science, of which 3 units are at the 300 level or above. Students are highly recommended to take Data Science 211
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Science
- Science 331
- Astronomy 207
- Geology 209
- Mathematics 205
- 12 additional units in courses labelled Astrophysics, Astronomy, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology, Computer Science, Ecology, Environmental Science, Geology, Geophysics, Physics, Plant Biology, or Zoology, of which 6 units are at the 300 level or above
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Social Studies
- Canadian Studies 201
- History 211 and 213
- Geography 254
- 12 additional units in a range of disciplinary areas (Anthropology, Archaeology, Communication and Culture, Canadian Studies, Economics, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Geography, History, Indigenous Studies, Law and Society, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Religious Studies, Urban Studies), of which 9 units are at the 300 level or above
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Social Studies - Revitalization of Indigenous Languages
- Canadian Studies 201
- History 211 or 213
- Indigenous Studies 201
- History 345 or Anthropology 346
- Indigenous Languages 301
- Indigenous Languages 303
- 6 units from the field of International Indigenous Studies, groupings labelled Core Courses or Canadian Focus
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English Language Arts
- English 253.01 or 253.02 or 253.03 or 253.04 or 203
- English 265, 303, 305, 307 and 372
- One of English 311, 376, 396 or 520
- Education 311
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Fine Arts - Drama
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Fine Arts - Visual Studies
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Mathematics
- Mathematics 205 and 211
- One of Mathematics 249 or 265 or 275
- One of Mathematics 271 or 273
- Statistics 205
- Education 305
- 6 additional units chosen from Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or Data Science, of which 3 units are at the 300 level or above. Students are highly recommended to take Data Science 211
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Science - Biology
- Biology 241, 243, 305, 309, 311, 331 and 371
- 3 additional units in the Field of Biological Sciences at the 300 level or above
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Science - Physics
- Physics 211 or 221
- Physics 223, 229, 321, 323
- 9 units from Physics 303, 341, 371, 397, or Astrophysics 305
- Students must also complete
- Mathematics 211 or 213
- Mathematics 249 or 265, or 275
- Mathematics 267 or 277
- The above Mathematics courses will fulfill the Foundational Science and Elective requirements.
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Social Studies
- Canadian Studies 201
- History 211 and 213
- Geography 254
- 12 additional units in a range of disciplinary areas (Anthropology, Archaeology, Communication and Culture, Canadian Studies, Economics, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Geography, History, Indigenous Studies, Law and Society, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Religious Studies, Urban Studies), of which 9 units are at the 300 level or above
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English Language Learners
- Linguistics 201, 301 and 316
- 15 units in Linguistics (LING) or English (ENGL) of which 9 units are at the 300 level or above
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Second Languages
Students must complete 24 units in one of the following languages, with a minimum of 18 units taught in the selected language:
- Chinese 353 and 21 additional units in Chinese, of which 6 units are at the 400 level , or
- 24 units in German, of which 6 units must be taught in German at the 400 level, or
- Japanese 331 and 21 additional units in Japanese, of which 3 units are at the 400 level, or
- Russian 332 and 334, and an additional 18 units in Russian, or
- Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures 331 and 21 additional units in Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures
We know that finding a course to fulfill some of your foundational requirements can be daunting! Check out our list of suggestions, below, for ideas. If you find another course that you think might fulfill a foundational requirement not listed, please send an email to upe@ucalgary.ca, and we'll get it reviewed. You can also refer to your Academic Requirements report for a list of options.
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Electives
*Excluding EDUC 201. To take another 200-level for an elective, please add your email to our web-form.
**If mandated for your teachable, specified 300-levels cannot also be used towards your Electives.
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Fine Arts
- ART 231, ART 233, ART 235, ART 241, ART 271
- ARHI 201, ARHI 203, ARHI 211
- DNCE 201, DNCE 221
- DRAM 209, DRAM 223
- MUSI 203*
*If mandated in the teachable requirements, Fine Arts students cannot also utilize the above courses towards the foundational requirement.
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Canadian Studies
*Social Studies students must take an additional course in Canadian Studies.
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Health and Wellness
- ANTH 331
- COMS 393 (requires COMS 201 as a prerequisite – you can take this course to fulfill an elective)
- DNCE 201, DNCE 221*
- HSOC 201
- PSYC 204*
- SOCI 321 or SOCI 399 (both require SOCI 201 as a prerequisite – you can take this course to fulfill an elective)
- SOWK 201
*DNCE and PSYC 204 cannot be 'double-counted' towards the Psychology and Health and Wellness requirements.

Preparing for the Classroom
"For the past three years, I have participated in the Service-Learning program. What I valued the most about Service-Learning is the ability to foster connections with my schooling, and to be able to see the firsthand impact of working so closely with students every week. Being able to reflect on each individual experience with the different students I have worked alongside has made me feel more prepared to enter a classroom."
- Lisa Pham, current student
No transfer credit ever applies to Education major courses: you must complete all mandated EDUC classes in order to obtain your degree. Any transfer credit awarded can only work towards fulfilling non-Education classes. Previously completed coursework that is more than ten years old, either from other post-secondary institutions or the University of Calgary, will not ordinarily be used towards any degree requirements.
Check out the Registrar's guide to enrolling as a transfer student. You should additionally utilize your Academic Requirements report to see how your prior courses fit into your degree. If Academic Requirements is not assigning a course to a particular requirement - and you think that it should be - send us an email at upe@ucalgary.ca for further review!
Four-Year students are eligible to add a minor to their program, but should be aware of the following:
1. Due to the composition of this degree's requirements, completing a minor may require that you take more than the minimum-mandated 120.00 units ordinarily required. Please ensure you understand the progression, enrollment, motivational, and financial factors surrounding this!
2. Students may not declare a minor within the same field in which they are already pursuing a teachable subject area.
3. Minors can only be declared after discussion with an advisor, through the change of program process, open between October 1st and February 1st. Minors will not be added outside of these application dates. Students cannot declare their own minor; this will be added by an advisor using the change of program process after discussion.
All University of Calgary students must use their Ucalgary.ca accounts for any and all University of Calgary or degree-related correspondence. Email will not be sent to personal accounts.
You must additionally ensure to include your eight-digit UCID number in all correspondence.
Non-Standard Scheduling
Please note that Education courses are scheduled with 'non-standard' dates and times, and may differ from those semester timelines that you are used to in your non-Education courses. You should anticipate courses or field placements that run outside of regular semester dates.
Student Information
As a student in professional program, it is your responsibility to thoroughly review and abide by the information contained in the following pages: