Bachelor of Education — Elementary
It is strongly recommended that all students consult with the Education Advisor to ensure that all teacher certification requirements are also satisfied with appropriate course selections throughout this degree.
Curriculum
- EDUC 1231 - Professional Dimensions I
- EDUC 1233 - Professional Dimensions II
- EDUC 2103 - Program of Studies and Curriculum Instruction in Teaching English Language Arts
- EDUC 2321 - Education and Individual Development
- EDUC 2371 - Language Development and Literacy
- EDUC 2375 - Effective Assessment
- EDUC 3010 - Practicum I
- EDUC 3104 - Arts Integration in Elementary Education
- EDUC 3105 - Program of Studies and Curriculum Instruction in Teaching Physical Education
- EDUC 3106 - Program of Studies and Curriculum Instruction in Teaching Science
- EDUC 3108 - Program of Studies and Curriculum Instruction in Teaching Mathematics
- EDUC 3326 - Understanding Current and Emerging Pedagogical Technologies
- EDUC 4030 - Practicum II (semester-long practicum)
- EDUC 4107 - Program of Studies and Curriculum Instruction in Teaching Social Studies
- EDUC 4201 - Integrating Ideas, Values and Praxis
- EDUC 4351 - Indigenous Perspectives in Education
- EDUC 4361 - Exceptional Students, Special Needs, and Inclusive Schooling
Additional Courses
- Six Subject Minor Non-Education courses
- Four Subject Minor Non-Education courses/Open Electives
- Three Education Electives
Note
Students must achieve a minimum of 'B' grade in EDUC 1231 and EDUC 1233 courses. Grades below a 'B' grade must be replaced by repeating the course before students may progress to any further education courses.
Minor Requirements
Students must choose from one of the following approved minors:
General Education Requirements
Eight courses must be completed to meet the General Education requirements to graduate with a Bachelor of Education - Elementry.
- Four courses will be taken at the foundation level: one from each of the four thematic cluster areas.
- Four courses will be taken at the second tier: no more than one from a given thematic cluster.
- A literature course must be included in the General Education Requirement Tier 2, Cluster 2 or 4 to fulfill the requirements of Alberta Education for teacher certification.
- A Canadian studies course must be included in the General Education Requirement Tier 2, Cluster 3 to fulfill the requirements of Alberta Education for teacher certification.