Northern Lakes College Students

A transfer pathway

Welcome, Northern Lakes College students! We are so excited to have you join our Four-Year Community-Based Bachelor of Education pathway! Our transfer agreement with Northern Lakes College allows you to complete the non-Education coursework required of the English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Social Studies - Revitalization of Indigenous Languages teachables through Northern Lakes, while taking your EDUC major courses through the University of Calgary. Check out the information below for more details on applying, transfer courses, and degree structure options.

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Admission

First, ensure to review the admission requirements via the Four-Year Community-Based site. Then, please check in with your Northern Lakes College advisors to talk about eligibility for their annual transfer cohort.

Course Transfer

Use our guide to Northern Lakes College courses to see what courses will work for the Four-Year Community-Based pathway, so that you can start planning your registration.

Program Structure

Whether you have already completed some post-secondary, or are just starting on this journey, check out the tabs below for your degree structure options.

Check out the Northern Lakes College site for more information on their programs and admissions

Degree structure

Whether you are just starting your post-secondary studies, or have already completed a handful of courses, the Four-Year Community-Based pathway can work for you! Check out our 'plans' below, to see which fits you best!

The four-year plan is for students just starting their studies, or wanting to take lighter non-Education semesters. Ensure to refer to our Registration Guide for specific EDUC enrolment information.

  1. Year 1

    Summer: EDUC 201 (On-Campus at the University of Calgary)

    Fall: EDUC 420; 430; 435; 440 (University of Calgary Online + In-School Field Experience)

    Winter: Letter of Permission Term

  2. Year 2

    Summer: EDUC 460 (On-Campus at the University of Calgary)

    Fall: Letter of Permission Term

    Winter: EDUC 445; 450; 456; 465 (University of Calgary Online + In-School Field Experience)

  3. Year 3

    Summer: EDUC 427 (On-Campus at the University of Calgary)

    Fall: Letter of Permission Term

    Winter: Letter of Permission Term

  4. Year 4

    Summer: EDUC 525; 535 (On-Campus at the University of Calgary)

    Fall: EDUC 521; 530; 540 (University of Calgary Online + In-School Field Experience)

    Winter: EDUC 551; 556; 56X Series; 560 (University of Calgary Online + In-School Field Experience)

The three-year plan is for students who have already completed a number of post-secondary courses, and are hoping to compress their studies. Typically, this would work for students who have completed 7 - 10 applicable non-Education courses. Ensure to refer to  our Registration Guide for specific EDUC enrolment information.

  1. Year 1

    Summer: EDUC 201 (On-Campus at the University of Calgary)

    Fall: EDUC 420; 430; 435; 440 (University of Calgary Online + In-School Field Experience)

    Winter: Letter of Permission Term

  2. Year 2

    Summer: EDUC 427; 460 (On-Campus at the University of Calgary)

    Fall: Finish Non-Education Courses

    Winter: EDUC 445; 450; 456; 465 (University of Calgary Online + In-School Field Experience)

  3. Year 3

    Summer: EDUC 525; 535 (On-Campus at the University of Calgary)

    Fall: EDUC 521; 530; 540 (University of Calgary Online + In-School Field Experience)

    Winter: EDUC 551; 556; 56X Series; 560 (University of Calgary Online + In-School Field Experience)

FAQs

What should I take in my non-Ed terms?

While you have to meet your degree requirements, what you take in each non-Ed term is up to you! You can always utilize our 'Suggested program sequence', and should definitely refer to our Northern Lakes courses guide! You'll need to be aware of pre-requisites and any other course restrictions before enrolling. If you have any questions, check in with your Northern Lakes advisors!

Can I take Spring term courses?

Absolutely! Many Community-Based students do. If you are in the process of applying to our program, however, and are planning to take Northern Lakes courses in the Spring term preceding your desired intake, please send an email to upe@ucalgary.ca to let us know of your plans, as this can have implications for the admissions process (not to worry: we'll work with Admissions to ensure you can apply into the program, and continue your studies)!

What if I'm interested in Math or Science?

Please connect with your Northern Lakes advisors to discuss cohort eligibility.

Can you tell me more about the cohort?

Northern Lakes has committed to sending a group of students to the Community-Based program, annually. You must meet both Northern Lakes' cohort requirements, as well as the admission requirements for the Community-Based program. Please connect with a Northern Lakes advisor for more details.

Visit our Four-Year Community-Based site for more program details