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. 6, 2019
Today is the last to withdraw from a non-Education course. Note that EDUC 400 and 500-level courses cannot be withdrawn from without the express permission of the Director, Student or Field Experience.
Dec. 9, 2019
The Fall Exam Period for non-Education courses begins today, and runs until December 19th.
Dec. 24, 2019
The University of Calgary will be closed for the Winter Break from today, until January 2nd.
Jan. 2, 2020
The University re-opens today! This is also your Winter term reminder to check the add/drop/swap dates for EDUC 400 or 500-level courses via your MyUofC. Dates can vary by course and section.
Jan. 8, 2020
EDUC 551 begins today.
Jan. 13, 2020
Winter term class begin today (except EDUC 551, which is continuing)!
Jan. 23, 2020
Today is the drop deadline for Winter non-Education courses. EDUC 400 and 500-level courses cannot be dropped without the express permission of the Director, Student or Field Experience.
Jan. 24, 2020
Today is the add/swap deadline for Winter non-Education courses. EDUC 400 and 500-level courses have different deadlines, which can be found via your MyUofC.
Feb. 17, 2020
The University of Calgary is closed for Family Day today.
Feb. 17, 2020
Winter Term Break begins today, and runs until February 21st. Field IV students do not receive on-campus breaks: holidays are based on partner field schools.
Feb. 18, 2020
Field Experience IV begins today, and runs until April 24th. Note that you may not drop or withdraw without the express permission of the Director, Field Experience.
March 1, 2020
2020 intake applications close today. Please note that we do not accept late applications.
March 16, 2020
Field Experience II begins today, and runs until April 24th. Note that you may not drop or withdraw without the express permission of the Director, Field Experience.
March 31, 2020
Today is the last day to submit your application to graduate.
April 10, 2020
The University of Calgary will be closed from April 10th to 13th for the East Long weekend, re-opening on April 14th.
April 14, 2020
The University re-opens today, after the long weekend!
April 15, 2020
Today is the last to withdraw from a non-Education course. Note that EDUC 400 and 500-level courses have cannot be withdrawn from without the express permission of the Director, Student or Field Experience.
April 18, 2020
The Winter Exam Period for non-Education courses begins today, and runs until April 29th.
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
- Applications are currently open
- Check out the Fall 2020 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 at the 300 level or above from the Faculty 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 or 396
- 6 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 ASPH, ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, CPSC, GLGY, GOPH, or PHYS, 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, Geography, History, Indigenous Studies, Law and Society, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Religious Studies, Urban Studies, Women's 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 or 396
- 3 units in English at the 300 level or above
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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, 321, 323, 325, 397 and 497
- Physics 303 or 371
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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, Geography, History, Indigenous Studies, Law and Society, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Religious Studies, Urban Studies, Women's Studies), of which 9 units are at the 300 level or above
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English Language Learners
- Linguistics 201, 221, 301, and 316
- 12 units in Linguistics or English at the 300 level or above
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Second Languages
Select one of the following languages:
- Chinese 353 and 21 additional units in Chinese, of which 6 units are at the 400 level
- 24 units in German, of which 6 units must be taught in German at the 400 level
- Japanese 331 and 21 additional units in Japanese, of which 3 units are at the 400 level
- Russian 331 and 21 additional units in Russian
- 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, DNCE 247
- DRAM 203, DRAM 205
- 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, DNCE 247*
- 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
Please note that the University of Calgary does not provide students with an assessment of transfer credit prior to formal admission. 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.
Future Students can utilize Transfer Alberta in the meantime. This site provides a basic guideline as to what transfer credit you might receive.
If you are a newly admitted student, 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 through the change of program process, open between October 1st and February 1st. Minors will not be added outside of these application dates.
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:
Understanding your fees
The Cost Estimator is a great tool to understand your tuition, general fees, and living expenses.
Funding and scholarships
The University of Calgary and the Werklund School of Education offer a number of awards and resources to help fund your education.
Residence
Interested in living on campus?