
Two-Year On-Campus Bachelor of Education After-Degree
Why choose this pathway
If you have already completed a Bachelor's degree, have realized a passion for education, and are now interested in pursuing your dream of becoming a teacher, this is the program for you! The After-Degree program is a two-year, full-time degree that leads to a Bachelor of Education, and eligibility for certification through Alberta Education to teach in Kindergarten through Grade 12 classrooms.
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Important dates and upcoming events
June 8, 2023
Advising Closure Notice: Advising will be unavailable today, due to advising project development. We look forward to connecting with you tomorrow!
June 9, 2023
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June 15, 2023
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June 20, 2023
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June 20, 2023
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July 3, 2023
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July 5, 2023
Summer term tuition is due today, including for courses starting on July 10th.
July 10, 2023
Our Community-Based Summer Residency Series and EDUC Summer term courses begin today!
Aug. 7, 2023
Office Closure Notice: Our office will be closed for Heritage Day, today. We look forward to connecting with you tomorrow!
Aug. 9, 2023
Advising Closure Notice: Advising will be unavailable August 9th through 10th, due to our Annual Academic Review Follow-Up Closure. We look forward to connecting with you on the 11th!
Admission
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Know your admission requirements
First, select your teachable by reviewing our subject area guide, and the available options for this pathway, below. You can also check out our FAQs.
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Dates and deadlines
Review application dates and deadlines. Note that this pathway only offers a fall term intake.
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Documents and transcripts
Learn about transcripts and other supporting documents required for application with Admissions' detailed guide on what to submit, how, and when.
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Explore application resources
Admissions' has a number of resources to help you navigate the application process. If applicable, you may also consider reviewing the information for applying under the Diverse Qualifications or Indigenous Admissions processes.
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Apply
When you're ready, submit your application online. Start with Admissions' guide to applying.
To gain admission to the After-Degree, all applicants must present:
- A degree with at least 90 units (30 semester-long courses) from an accredited post-secondary recognized by the University of Calgary
- The competitive entrance GPA for their desired teachable
- A course in English or French Literature
- The course requirements stated for your desired teachable subject area
Competitive Entrance Grades
Admission to the program is competitive, and with admitting grades varying between Teachable Subject Areas. Competitive GPA is taken from your 10 most recent university-transferable courses. Because admitting GPAs vary from year to year with different applicant pools, students are encouraged to check out Admissions' Explore pages for more information on average ranges.
Applicants with graduate degrees should be aware that your entrance GPA will be calculated based on your 10 most recent, graded courses. These can be taken across degrees, chronologically back.
English or French Literature Requirement
Applicants must present an English or French Literature course for the purposes of admission. Unfortunately, language, technical writing, creative writing, composition, or communications courses do not meet this requirement. If you are unsure whether a class you took meets this criteria, please connect with us via upe@ucalgary.ca. At minimum, we would want to see the full course title and a description; a detailed course outline is even better (and, for the purposes of admission, may even be necessary). Please note that course outlines must be for the year in which you completed the course, as changes may mean that a newer outline is irrelevant. For course ideas, visit our page on acceptable literature courses offered at the University of Calgary.
Mount Royal University applicants should be aware that, unfortunately, the GNED courses do not meet the Literature requirement.
In Progress Admission Requirements
Courses being taken for the purposes of admission should be apparent when you submit your application, as it will be evaluated 'as is' when received. As such, if you have not registered in a course when you initially submit your transcripts, you may be denied admission on the basis of lacking a requirement.
Outlines and Back-Up Options
Course outlines may be necessary for the application process, particularly if a class’ content is not made clear by the title – for example, a course labeled ‘English’ alone may refer to a course in which you learned the language, gained basic writing skills, or analyzed literature. In order to ensure that the course included sufficient literary content, a course outline must be provided. Said outline must be received by Admissions' document deadline.
We highly advise that you select a first and second choice teachable subject area upon application. If not deemed admissible to your first choice, you will then be evaluated for your second choice. You are able to pick both an elementary and a secondary route area upon application; a first and second choice do not have to be in the same route.
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.
Check out our Police Information Checks page for more details.
Routes and Teachables
When applying, you will need to select a route and a teachable subject area. Each route and teachable has differing admission requirements: find out what options you have, below, and then check out the associated admission requirements. Elementary route areas focus on grades kindergarten through six, and secondary on grades seven through twelve. Visit our Teachable Subject Areas page for more details!
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Elementary route teachable subject areas
- Early Childhood Education (Note: Emphasis on grades kindergarten through three)
- English Language Learners
- English Language Arts
- Fine Arts
- French (Note: Applicants must be fully competent in oral and written French, and demonstrate this in an interview which will be administered by program instructors in the Bachelor of Education program at the University of Calgary - substitutions are not accepted)
- Inclusive Education
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Science
- Second Languages (Note: Education courses in the Second Languages teachable subject area will be taught in English. Applicants will be expected to teach in the target language. Where a Field Experience placement in the target language is unavailable, a placement will be provided in English)
- Social Studies
- Social Studies - Revitalization of Indigenous Languages
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Secondary route teachable subject areas
- Fine Arts - Drama
- Fine Arts - Music
- Fine Arts - Visual Studies
- English Language Arts
- French (Note: Applicants must be fully competent in oral and written French, and demonstrate this in an interview which will be administered by program instructors in the Bachelor of Education program at the University of Calgary - substitutions are not accepted)
- Mathematics
- Physical Education
- Science - Biology
- Science - Chemistry
- Science - Physics
- Second Languages (Note: Education courses in the Second Languages teachable subject area will be taught in English. Applicants will be expected to teach in the target language. Where a Field Experience placement in the target language is unavailable, a placement will be provided in English)
- Social Studies
French teachable subject area applicants are required to demonstrate language proficiency in an interview. French Proficiency interviews are held majorly via Zoom. As applications are processed, students who meet all other admitting requirements will be emailed with interview details.
The interview is comprised of two parts: an oral conversational interview, which lasts approximately 20 minutes, and a written assessment. Please note that we do not accept, nor require, any other French language test, program, or fluency attestation in lieu of this requirement.
Summer 2023 interview dates are as follows:
June
June 6th, 8th, 13th, and 15th: 2.00 - 5.00pm
June 22nd, 27th, 29th: Anytime
Please note that applicants may not complete the interview prior to application assessment.
The following information is for students applying with education completed outside of North America, regardless of whether the student is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or an offshore applicant.
When students with international credentials apply, their transcripts are first assessed by our central Admissions office to ensure that they present a recognized, accredited degree that is equivalent to the number of units/hours studied in a University of Calgary degree. Please note that this evaluation is not done until a formal application has been submitted, due to the volume of applications and inquiries that Admissions receives.
Assuming the applicant's prior coursework meets the minimum required standard (in this case, the degree must present 90 transferable units, or, 30 semester-long courses), their file would then be assessed for coursework requirements, and competitive admitting grade point average (GPA).
Applicants should thoroughly review the admission requirements detailed in the associated tab, above. Please note that the literature requirement is not the same as meeting English Language Proficiency. All applicants must present the course in literature (English or French); students presenting degrees completed in countries where English is not the primary language must present both the literature requirement, as well as prove English Language Proficiency.
For more information on converting your grades to the University of Calgary’s 4.0 GPA scale, please visit this information hosted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies (although the Bachelor of Education After-Degree is an undergraduate degree, not a graduate degree, the grade conversion information below is useful for applicants to self-gauge their approximate GPA). Applicants to the University's graduate programs must present at least a 3.0 GPA, but students should be aware of the fluctuating competitive GPAs that vary across teachable subject areas. Applicants may also want to chat to Admissions regarding the grade-conversion process.
Question about the application process? Get in touch with Admissions
I can truly say that I have found a home at the Werklund School of Education. My professors have become such an integral part of my life. I can call on them for advice and support when I need it. They celebrate with me, and are always available when I need someone to talk to.
Samantha Sirianni
Former Education Students' Association president
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Inspiration and Collaboration
"I am very fortunate to have met many inspiring lecturers and staff members who have not only been generous with their time and resources, but also their encouragement. I have found a nurturing and collaborative home to explore the world of education."
- Sue Mylde, Teacher Education Centennial Scholarship recipient