Bachelor of Education - Middle Years (5 - 9)

Teaching is a rewarding career and a great choice for those who enjoy learning and working with children. After the first year, students choose a specialization in early years (K - 4), middle years (5 to 9) or secondary (10 -12) to complete their four-year degree. Transfer options are also available. Make a difference in young lives with a career in education. The four-year Bachelor of Education degree program focuses on building relationships, social responsibility and inclusion, foundational knowledge, and bridging theory to practice. These foundational principles are central to developing the competencies required to teach in Alberta. Upon completion of first-year courses, students join a cohort and specialize in Early Years (K - 4), Middle Years (5 - 9) or Secondary (10 - 12) Education. All students also choose one of 11 minor subject areas. Secondary students also choose one of five teachable subject majors.

Students applying to the Bachelor of Education must have: 65 percent in ELA 30-1 50 percentin Social Studies 30-1 OR 65 percentin Social Studies 30-2 50 percent in Math 30-1 OR 65% in Math 30-2 50percent in one Group C grade 12 course 50 percent in one Group A, B or C grade 12 course or Physical Education 30. Three years of full-time education in English in a regular high school or post-secondary credit program: completed within Canada, including the grade 12 year; or completed in an English-speaking country; or completed at a recognized school or institution with English as the primary language of instruction. A 'Medium of Instruction' letter may be requested.