FAQ — B.Ed. - Elementary

Here are answers to some of the most common questions about Mount Royal University’s four-year Bachelor of Education - Elementary (B.Ed. - Elementary) program:

General

1. Why should I choose The Mount Royal Bachelor of Education - Elementary program?

Mount Royal University is a Canadian leader in the scholarship of teaching and learning, and the B.Ed. - Elementary is taught by a committed group of full-time and part-time faculty. All full-time faculty members hold PhDs, and all full-time and part-time faculty have extensive experience teaching K–12.

You’ll learn from accessible professors whose day-to-day instruction is a lesson in teaching excellence and in creating an effective learning environment.

The Mount Royal B.Ed. - Elementary includes extensive field and practicum experiences and the choice of a minor that will assist you in teaching specific courses at the elementary level. For a list of minors currently available, please visit the planning guides.

To apply for Mount Royal’s B.Ed. - Elementary program, visit Admissions.

2. Will the B.Ed. - Elementary prepare me for accreditation as a teacher?

Yes. The curriculum prepares graduates for certification under the Teaching Development and Certification Branch of Alberta Education. The B.Ed. - Elementary also helps you develop the knowledge, skills and attributes of the Teaching Quality Standard of Alberta.

Teaching accreditation is a provincial responsibility in Canada. Your Mount Royal B.Ed. - Elementary can be certified for teaching in other provinces by making an application to the local provincial Teachers’ Association.

3. Will the Mount Royal B.Ed. - Elementary be recognized by universities across Canada if I wish to take graduate studies?

Yes. Graduates of the Mount Royal B.Ed. - Elementary who are interested in further study are eligible to seek admission to a Master of Education or a Master of Arts program.
 

4. Do I need to know what minor I want to take before I apply to the new Mount Royal B.Ed. -  Elementary program?

A minor is mandatory in the B.Ed. - Elementary program but you do not need to choose it in advance. It is recommended that you consult with the Education Advisor early in your program to find out more about available minors. For a list of minors currently available, please visit the planning guides.