Education/Arts (5-Year Concurrent)
Bachelor of Education
Courses required in your first year
Introduction
The Bachelor of Education program at the University of Calgary recognizes that teaching is one of the most important professions in society. Becoming a teacher requires strong preparation, with the acquisition of specific subject matter knowledge, the development of pedagogical skills, and the ability to make good judgments in practice.
In our program, an understanding of the complex qualities of teaching are developed through five "dimensions of engaged inquiry":
- In learning about learning;
- With/in specializations;
- With contemporary contexts;
- With/in teaching and learning communities, and;
- In ethical action.
The Bachelor of Education program is fully recognized as meeting the requirements for teacher certification within the Province of Alberta.
This program offers you the opportunity to obtain both a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree within five years. This means that the end of this five-year program, you will receive two undergraduate degrees and certification through Alberta Education to teach in Kindergarten through Grade 12 classrooms.
We are committed to actively engaging you in meaningful ways, to help you to develop teaching-related skills and knowledge, and gain experiences that are important to the classroom. You will be inspired by our internationally renowned professors who are known for their research in key areas of teacher education.
During the five years, you will spend three years in the Faculty of Arts and two years in the Werklund School of Education.
Students wishing to pursue either the elementary or secondary route in the Concurrent Education program should complete the courses below, prior to their fourth year in program. The following courses will be completed within the Faculty of Arts portion of the Concurrent program.
- One semester-long course in English or French Literature
- Education 201
Courses required in your first year
Multidisciplinary Studies
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
All students wishing to take a course in Chinese for the first time must contact the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures in order to determine the appropriate course in which to register. Students who do not complete the online placement form, or who are asked to consult with the advisor but fail to do so, will be removed from the course by the drop deadline.
For more information please consult the School website at:
https://arts.ucalgary.ca/languages-linguistics-literatures-cultures/chinese/home/assessment-and-placement
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
Suggested options include Geography and Economics courses. Economics 201, 203, Film 201, Geography 204, 254.
- Fall semester
- Drama Option1,2
- Drama Option1,2 or Open Option
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Education 201
- Science Option or Open Option
- Winter semester
- Drama Option1,2
- Drama Option1,2 or Open Option
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Science Option or Open Option
- Open Option
- Recommended courses for students who wish to train in specific areas are as follows: Performance - Drama 209 and Drama 210; Theatre Production/Design - Drama 223 and Drama 225 and Theatre Studies/Theatre History - Drama 242 and Drama 243.
- Drama 225 is a three-credit, half course normally offered in the Fall Term. Drama 223 is also a three-credit, half course but it runs over the entire year and students must register in both “A” and “B” parts. Consequently, students will normally enroll in a total of 6 courses in the fall and 5 courses in the winter. This will still maintain full-time status, however, students are advised to contact a Program Advisor at the Arts Students’ Centre for information concerning their registration.
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
- Fall semester
- Geography 204 or 254 or 280 or Open Option
- Education 201
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Science Option or Open Option
- Open Option
- Winter semester
- Geography 204 or 254 or 280 or Open Option
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Science Option or Open Option
- Open Option
- Open Option
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
- Fall semester
- Ensemble course: One of Music Performance 201, 203, 205, 211, 213, 215, 221, 223, 225, 227, 229, or 241 (part A)1
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Education 201
- Science Option or Open Option
- Open Option
- Winter semester
- Continuation of Ensemble course (part B)
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Science Option or Open Option
- Open Option
- Open Option
- Large Performing Ensembles. Students may register but must audition in September. These are 3 credit courses that run over the entire year; students must register for both "A" and "B" parts.
- Fall semester
- One of Political Science 201, 213, 279, or 283
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Education 201
- Science Option or Open Option
- Open Option
- Winter semester
- One of Political Science 201, 213, 279, or 283
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Science Option or Open Option
- Open Option
- Open Option
Suggested option includes courses from Economics, History, Philosophy and Sociology.
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
- Students with no previous training in Spanish will normally begin with Spanish 201. Students entering with Spanish 30 or the equivalent may be exempted from Spanish 201 and enter directly into Spanish 203. Please consult with the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures for appropriate placement.
Students who register in introductory courses in Spanish are required to complete an online placement form to indicate whether they have taken a previous course in the language or lived in an environment where that language is spoken. The online placement form will be available to registered students in D2L a month before the first day of classes.
Students who indicate on the online placement form that they have taken a previous course in the language or lived in an environment where that language is spoken will be required to meet with the program’s undergraduate advisor and will be informed of the appropriate course in which to register. Students who do not complete the online placement form, or who are asked to consult with the advisor but fail to do so, will be removed from the course by the drop deadline.
- Fall semester
- One of Art 241, 231, 233, or 251
- One of Art History 201, 203 or 211
- Education 201
- Arts Option or Science Option
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Winter semester
- One of Art 241, 231, 233, or 251
- One of Art History 201, 203 or 211
- Science Option or Open Option
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Open Option
Dance
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
Dance Studio Options may be subject to course audition.
Drama
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
Option courses from Art, Art History, Drama, Film or Music are recommended.
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
Option courses from Art, Art History, Drama, Film or Music are recommended.
English
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
French
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
- French 225 is intended for students graduating from high school with French 30N, 30S, 31 or French Language Arts 30 or equivalent. Students with French 30 or N30 should normally enroll in French 213. Students with little or no prior knowledge of French will normally be placed in French 209. (Students with French 20 or equivalent should contact the Department Office for registration approval.)
Students should choose a first course in French appropriate to their command of the language. Students with French 30 or French N30 should enrol in French 213. Those with credit in French 30N, 30S, 31, French Language Arts 30, or equivalent should enrol in French 225. In all cases of doubt as to proper placement, students are strongly urged to seek the advice of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures before the registration period.
French-speaking students or students with some prior knowledge of the language (including graduates of a bilingual or immersion program) must consult the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures, through the Undergraduate Advisor for French, to be placed in a course corresponding to their level of language competence.
Native speakers are not eligible to take language courses by special assessment or to receive advanced credit for them.
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
- French 225 is intended for students graduating from high school with French 30N, 30S, 31 or French Language Arts 30 or equivalent. Students with French 30 or N30 should normally enroll in French 213. Students with little or no prior knowledge of French will normally be placed in French 209. (Students with French 20 or equivalent should contact the Department Office for registration approval.)
Students should choose a first course in French appropriate to their command of the language. Students with French 30 or French N30 should enrol in French 213. Those with credit in French 30N, 30S, 31, French Language Arts 30, or equivalent should enrol in French 225. In all cases of doubt as to proper placement, students are strongly urged to seek the advice of the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures before the registration period.
French-speaking students or students with some prior knowledge of the language (including graduates of a bilingual or immersion program) must consult the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures, through the Undergraduate Advisor for French, to be placed in a course corresponding to their level of language competence.
Native speakers are not eligible to take language courses by special assessment or to receive advanced credit for them.
Geography
- Fall semester
- Geography 204 or 254 or 280 or Open Option
- Education 201
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Science Option or Open Option
- Open Option
- Winter semester
- Geography 204 or 254 or 280 or Open Option
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Science Option or Open Option
- Open Option
- Open Option
- Fall semester
- Geography 204 or 254 or 280 or Open Option
- Education 201
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Science Option or Open Option
- Open Option
- Winter semester
- Geography 204 or 254 or 280 or Open Option
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Science Option or Open Option
- Open Option
- Open Option
Global Development Studies
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
A modern language other than English is recommended. It is recommended that students begin their language courses in their first year. Students should select a language that will assist in their research or complement a regional focus.
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
A modern language other than English is recommended. It is recommended that students begin their language courses in their first year. Students should select a language that will assist in their research or complement a regional focus.
History
- Fall semester
- One of History 201, 202, 203, 204, 209, 211, 213 or 2201
- Education 201
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Science Option or Open Option
- Open Option
- Winter semester
- One of History 201, 202, 203, 204, 209, 211, 213 or 2201
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Science Option or Open Option
- Open Option
- Open Option
- Only 6 units of 200 level History courses may be applied to your major requirements. Additional 200 level History courses will be counted at open options in your degree program.
- Fall semester
- One of History 201, 202, 203, 204, 209, 211, 213 or 2201
- Education 201
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Science Option or Open Option
- Open Option
- Winter semester
- One of History 201, 202, 203, 204, 209, 211, 213 or 2201
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Science Option or Open Option
- Open Option
- Open Option
- Only 6 units of 200 level History courses may be applied to your major requirements. Additional 200 level History courses will be counted at open options in your degree program.
International Indigenous Studies
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
Recommended options include Archaeology 201, Anthropology 203, Sociology 201 or Political Science 201
International Relations
- Fall semester
- Anthropology 203 or Geography 254
- Economics 201
- Statistics 205 or 213
- Education 201
- English 251 or 253 or Language other than English1
- Winter semester
- Anthropology 203 or Geography 254
- Economics 203
- Science Option or Open Option
- English 251 or 253 or Language other than English1
- Open Option
- Must be from the SAME language (e.g. Spanish 201 and Spanish 203). It is recommended that students select a language related tot their chosen regional cluster. Culture courses offered in English by language departments cannot be used toward this requirement.
- Fall semester
- Anthropology 203 or Geography 254
- Economics 201
- Education 201
- Statistics 205 or 213
- Language other than English1
- Winter semester
- Anthropology 203 or Geography 254
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Economics 203
- Science Option or Open Option
- Language other than English1
- Must be from the SAME language (e.g. Spanish 201 and Spanish 203). It is recommended that students select a language related tot their chosen regional cluster. Culture courses offered in English by language departments cannot be used toward this requirement.
Music
- Fall semester
- Music 213
- Music 232 2 or Open Option
- Education 201
- One of Music Performance 201, 203, 205, 211, 213, 215 (part A)1 or Music 225A
- Music 105.04A3
- Drama or Dance Option
- Winter semester
- Music 214
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Music 230 3 or Open Option
- Open Option
- One of Music Performance 201, 203, 205, 211, 213, 215 (part B)1 or Music 225B
- Music 105.04B3
- Large Performing Ensembles. Students may register but must audition in September. These are 3 credit courses that run over the entire year; students must register for both "A" and "B" parts.
- Recital/listening hours: Recommended, but not required, of BA Music students; no credit weight towards degree.
- Students are only required to complete one of MUSIC 230 or 232
Recital/listening hours: Required for completion of program, but no credit weight towards degree.
Music 127 is required for students who have never played a keyboard instrument. Not for credit towards the degree.
Political Science
- Fall semester
- One of Political Science 201, 213, 279, or 283
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Education 201
- Science Option or Open Option
- Open Option
- Winter semester
- One of Political Science 201, 213, 279, or 283
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Science Option or Open Option
- Open Option
- Open Option
Suggested option includes courses from Economics, History, Philosophy and Sociology.
- Fall semester
- One of Political Science 201, 213, 279, or 283
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Education 201
- Science Option or Open Option
- Open Option
- Winter semester
- One of Political Science 201, 213, 279, or 283
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Science Option or Open Option
- Open Option
- Open Option
Suggested option includes courses from Economics, History, Philosophy and Sociology.
Sociology
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
Spanish
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
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Students with no previous training in Spanish will normally begin with Spanish 201. Students entering with Spanish 30 or the equivalent may be exempted from Spanish 201 and enter directly into Spanish 203. Please consult with the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures for appropriate placement.
Students who register in introductory courses in Spanish are required to complete an online placement form to indicate whether they have taken a previous course in the language or lived in an environment where that language is spoken. The online placement form will be available to registered students in D2L a month before the first day of classes.
Students who indicate on the online placement form that they have taken a previous course in the language or lived in an environment where that language is spoken will be required to meet with the program’s undergraduate advisor and will be informed of the appropriate course in which to register. Students who do not complete the online placement form, or who are asked to consult with the advisor but fail to do so, will be removed from the course by the drop deadline.
- Fall semester
- Winter semester
-
Students with no previous training in Spanish will normally begin with Spanish 201. Students entering with Spanish 30 or the equivalent may be exempted from Spanish 201 and enter directly into Spanish 203. Please consult with the School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures for appropriate placement.
Students who register in introductory courses in Spanish are required to complete an online placement form to indicate whether they have taken a previous course in the language or lived in an environment where that language is spoken. The online placement form will be available to registered students in D2L a month before the first day of classes.
Students who indicate on the online placement form that they have taken a previous course in the language or lived in an environment where that language is spoken will be required to meet with the program’s undergraduate advisor and will be informed of the appropriate course in which to register. Students who do not complete the online placement form, or who are asked to consult with the advisor but fail to do so, will be removed from the course by the drop deadline.
Visual Studies
- Fall semester
- One of Art 235, 241, 243, 251 or 271
- Art 231 or Art 233
- Education 201
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Art History 2011 or Open Option
- Winter semester
- Art 231 or Art 233
- One of Art 235, 241 or 251
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Art History 2031 or Open Option
- Open Option
- Students are required to complete either Art History 201 or Art History 203
- Fall semester
- Art 231 or Art 233
- One of Art 235, 241, 243, 251 or 271
- Education 201
- Art History 2011 or Open Option
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Winter semester
- Art 231 or Art 233
- One of Art 235, 241 or 251
- English 251 or 253 or Open Option
- Art History 2031 or Open Option
- Open Option
- Students are required to complete either Art History 201 or Art History 203
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Four Year Programs
- 4-Year On-Campus Program – Fall start
- 4-Year Community-Based Program (blended delivery) – Summer start
Five Year Concurrent Programs
Admission into either the On-Campus or Community-Based BEd After Degrees requires that applicants have completed an undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.
Students should refer to their specific Registration Guides (On-Campus or Community-Based) for information on course selection.
Concurrent Students
In the first three years of the Concurrent pathway, your program advisor will be from your non-Education faculty. As a Concurrent Education student, you are required to complete EDUC 201, as well as a 3-unit course in English Literature or French Literature prior to entering your 400-level Education courses. Please visit our website for more information on the program structure and required courses.
Undergraduate Programs in Education (UPE)
Werklund School of Education
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