Education (4-Year On-Campus)

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 a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree within the fastest timeline available. At the end of your four-year program, you will be recommended for certification to 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.

Courses required in your first year

Early Childhood Education

1.  Suggested options include: Art 231, Art 233, Art 235, Art 241; Art History 201, Art History 203, Art History 211; Dance 201, Dance 206, Dance 211, Dance 215; Drama 209, Drama 223, Drama 225, Drama 242. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

2. Suggested options include: Canadian Studies 201; History 211, History 213; Indigenous Studies 201. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

English Language Arts

1.   Suggested options include: Art 231, Art 233, Art 235, Art 241; Art History 201, Art History 203, Art History 211; Dance 201, Dance 206, Dance 211, Dance 215; Drama 209, Drama 223, Drama 225, Drama 242. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

2. Suggested options include: Canadian Studies 201; History 211, History 213; Indigenous Studies 201. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

3. In addition to your eight mandated Teachable courses, English Language Arts students must still fulfill the Foundational requirement of an extra course in English (or French) Literature. You may choose to fulfill this course with English 207, English 251, another 253 decimalized topic or can choose to fulfill it with a senior-level English course in your second or third years. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements, anti-requisites, and restrictions.

1.   Suggested options include: Art 231, Art 233, Art 235, Art 241; Art History 201, Art History 203, Art History 211; Dance 201, Dance 206, Dance 211, Dance 215; Drama 209, Drama 223, Drama 225, Drama 242. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

2. Suggested options include: Canadian Studies 201; History 211, History 213; Indigenous Studies 201. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

3. In addition to your eight mandated Teachable courses, English Language Arts students must still fulfill the Foundational requirement of an extra course in English (or French) Literature. You may choose to fulfill this course with English 207, English 251, another 253 decimalized topic or can choose to fulfill it with a senior-level English course in your second or third years. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements, anti-requisites, and restrictions.

English Language Learners

1.  Suggested options include: Art 231, Art 233, Art 235, Art 241; Art History 201, Art History 203, Art History 211; Dance 201, Dance 206, Dance 211, Dance 215; Drama 209, Drama 223, Drama 225, Drama 242. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

2. Suggested options include: Canadian Studies 201; History 211, History 213; Indigenous Studies 201. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

Fine Arts Education

1. Suggested options include: Canadian Studies 201; History 211, History 213; Indigenous Studies 201. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

2. Ensure to review the pre-requisites for MUSI 213. Your program requires you to take 2 courses from the following list: Music 209, 213, 232, 307 or Music Education 331, 341, 343, 413, 415, 417, 419.as well as 2 Drama courses. If you do not meet the pre-requisites for MUSI 213, we suggest taking a 200-level Drama course now, and taking your music courses in future terms. We always encourage you to connect with an Education Advisor if you need to discuss further.

3. In addition to your eight mandated Teachable courses, Fine Arts students must still fulfill the Foundational requirement of an extra course in Fine Arts during your degree. Suggested options include: Art 231, Art 233, Art 235, Art 241; Art History 201, Art History 203, Art History 211; Dance 201, Dance 206, Dance 211, Dance 215; Drama 209, Drama 223, Drama 225, Drama 242. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

4. Please note that this degree only requires five option courses. Several Fine Arts Teachable Subject Area courses are at the 300-level or higher, and will be completed in subsequent years. Please connect with an Education Advisor if you have questions about how to best structure your degree, and when to complete option classes.

1.  Suggested options include: Canadian Studies 201; History 211, History 213; Indigenous Studies 201. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

2. In addition to your eight mandated Teachable courses, Fine Arts students must still fulfill the Foundational requirement of an extra course in Fine Arts during your degree. Suggested options include: Art 231, Art 233, Art 235, Art 241; Art History 201, Art History 203, Art History 211; Dance 201, Dance 206, Dance 211, Dance 215. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement.

1. Suggested options include: Canadian Studies 201; History 211, History 213; Indigenous Studies 201. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

2. In addition to your eight mandated Teachable courses, Fine Arts students must still fulfill the Foundational requirement of an extra course in Fine Arts during your degree. Suggested options include: Art 231, Art 233, Art 235, Art 241; Art History 201, Art History 203, Art History 211; Dance 201, Dance 206, Dance 211, Dance 215; Drama 209, Drama 223, Drama 225, Drama 242. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

Mathematics

1. Suggested options include: Art 231, Art 233, Art 235, Art 241; Art History 201, Art History 203, Art History 211; Dance 201, Dance 206, Dance 211, Dance 215; Drama 209, Drama 223, Drama 225, Drama 242. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

2. Suggested options include: Canadian Studies 201; History 211, History 213; Indigenous Studies 201. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

3. If you are able to take Math 211 in the Fall (add yourself to the waitlist and watch for space after restrictions end), we encourage you to do so, which then allows you to take Math 271 in the Winter. Math 271 or 273 is a pre-requisite for EDUC 305 (along with Math 211 or 213).

4. In addition to your eight mandated Teachable courses, Math students must still fulfill the Foundational requirement of an extra course in Math or Science during your degree.

1. Suggested options include: Art 231, Art 233, Art 235, Art 241; Art History 201, Art History 203, Art History 211; Dance 201; Drama 209, Drama 223, Drama 225, Drama 242. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

2. Suggested options include: Canadian Studies 201; History 211, History 213; Indigenous Studies 201. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

3. In addition to your eight mandated Teachable courses, Math students must still fulfill the Foundational requirement of an extra course in Math or Science during your degree.

Science

1.Suggested options include: Art 231, Art 233, Art 235, Art 241; Art History 201, Art History 203, Art History 211; Dance 201, Dance 206, Dance 211, Dance 215; Drama 209, Drama 223, Drama 225, Drama 242. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

2. Suggested options include: Canadian Studies 201; History 211, History 213; Indigenous Studies 201. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

3. In addition to your eight mandated Teachable courses, Science students must still fulfill the Foundational requirement of an extra course in Math or Science during your degree.

1. Suggested options include: Art 231, Art 233, Art 235, Art 241; Art History 201, Art History 203, Art History 211; Dance 201, Dance 206, Dance 211, Dance 215; Drama 209, Drama 223, Drama 225, Drama 242. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

2. Suggested options include: Canadian Studies 201; History 211, History 213; Indigenous Studies 201. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

3. In addition to your eight mandated Teachable courses, Science students must still fulfill the Foundational requirement of an extra course in Math or Science during your degree.

1. Suggested options include: Art 231, Art 233, Art 235, Art 241; Art History 201, Art History 203, Art History 211; Dance 201, Dance 206, Dance 211, Dance 215; Drama 209, Drama 223, Drama 225, Drama 242. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

2. Suggested options include: Canadian Studies 201; History 211, History 213; Indigenous Studies 201. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

3. In addition to your eight mandated Teachable courses, Science students must still fulfill the Foundational requirement of an extra course in Math or Science during your degree. Please note that your Physics requirements mandate that you must also take the following Mathematics courses as prerequisites: Mathematics 211 or 213, and; Mathematics 249 or 265 or 275, and; Mathematics 267. One of these courses can be used to fulfil your Math or Science Foundational requirement. The others can fulfill Electives.

You may want to consider using your Open Options to complete the Mathematics pre-requisite requirements for later Physics courses.

4. Please note that the prerequisites required for Physics 229 would need to be completed in the Fall term in order to take it in Winter. As Physics 229 is typically only offered in Winter, we would suggest continuing to work on non-Education requirements in Fall of year 2, including any remaining pre-requisites for Physics 229, in order to be able to take Physics 229 in Winter of year 2.

Social Studies

1. Suggested options include: Art 231, Art 233, Art 235, Art 241; Art History 201, Art History 203, Art History 211; Dance 201, Dance 206, Dance 211, Dance 215; Drama 209, Drama 223, Drama 225, Drama 242. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

2. In addition to your eight mandated Teachable courses, Social Studies students must still fulfill the Foundational requirement of an extra course in Canadian Studies during your degree. Note that not all courses are offered every semester. Suggested options for students in the Social Studies teachable include: Indigenous Studies 201 or Law and Society 201. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

3. While both History 213 and Geography 254 are required for the program, the classes have a time conflict so only one can be taken at this time, and the other will have to be taken in a future semester.

4. Your Additional Social Studies Option can be from a range of disciplinary areas (Anthropology, Archaeology, Communication and Culture, Canadian Studies, Economics, Geography, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Global Development Studies, History, Indigenous Studies, Law and Society, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Religious Studies, Urban Studies).

1. Suggested options include: Art 231, Art 233, Art 235, Art 241; Art History 201, Art History 203, Art History 211; Dance 201, Dance 206, Dance 211, Dance 215; Drama 209, Drama 223, Drama 225, Drama 242. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

2. In addition to your eight mandated Teachable courses, Social Studies students must still fulfill the Foundational requirement of an extra course in Canadian Studies during your degree. Note that not all courses are offered every semester. Suggested options for students in the Social Studies teachable include: Indigenous Studies 201 or Law and Society 201. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

3. While both History 213 and Geography 254 are required for the program, the classes have a time conflict so only one can be taken at this time, and the other will have to be taken in a future semester.

4. Your Additional Social Studies Option can be from a range of disciplinary areas (Anthropology, Archaeology, Communication and Culture, Canadian Studies, Economics, Geography, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Global Development Studies, History, Indigenous Studies, Law and Society, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Religious Studies, Urban Studies).

Revitalization of Indigenous Languages

1. Suggested options include: Art 231, Art 233, Art 235, Art 241; Art History 201, Art History 203, Art History 211; Dance 201, Dance 206, Dance 211, Dance 215; Drama 209, Drama 223, Drama 225, Drama 242. Your Academic Requirements report lists all possible courses that can fulfill this requirement. It is your responsibility to check registration requirements and restrictions. First year students are ordinarily restricted to taking 200-level courses. Note that not all courses are offered every semester.

2. Your teachable subject area requires either History 211 or 213. If you wish to take both, one will count towards your teachable subject area requirement and the other can count towards your Foundational Canadian Studies requirement. Please see other options for Canadian Studies foundational requirement, noting that should you prefer a 300-level or higher course for that requirement, you will need to take it after your first year.

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Students should refer to their specific Registration Guides (On-Campus or Community-Based) for information on course selection.

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