154
Programs of Study
154.4
BPE/BEd Combined Degrees Program (Secondary and Elementary Routes)
154.4 BPE/BEd Combined Degrees Program (Secondary and Elementary Routes)
Students in the BPE/BEd Combined Degrees take a program of 159 over five years. During this five-year program, Physical Education courses and Education courses are studied concurrently. Students apply for admission to the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation and are registered in that Faculty for the first three years of the program. All qualified Year 3 BPE/BEd students are promoted to Year 4 in the Faculty of Education provided that
a minimum AGPA of 2.0 has been achieved and | |
a minimum of 90 applicable to the BPE/BEd program has been successfully completed. |
Note: Students in Year 3 who have completed less than 90 toward the BPE/BEd program but who have an AGPA of at least 2.0 may select one of the following program alternatives: (1) remain in Year 3 of the BPE/BEd degree program in the Faculty of Physical Education for one additional year, or (2) apply to enter the BPE degree program and complete a modified individualized Concentration.
154.4.1 Program Structure (Secondary Route)
Degree Core—BPE Portion: Courses totalling 63 from the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation that parallel the BPE degree core. | |
Degree Core—BEd Portion: Courses totalling 66 taken from the Faculty of Education to meet the requirements for teaching certification. | |
Minor Component: Students select a minor subject area and take the requirements (see §75.4). The minor component will consist of 18. | |
Option Component: Courses totalling 12 of open option courses taken from within the Faculty or from Departments outside the Faculty. | |
Aquatics: Demonstrated competency in Aquatics is recommended. Students may provide proof of swimming certification to a Red Cross Swim Program (Level 10, formerly AquaQuest Level 12-White) or equivalent level of skill (e.g., Royal Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion or YMCA Star 6), or successfully complete PAC 110. | |
Activity Component: For the goals and focus of activity courses in the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, see §154.1.1(2). PAC/DAC Requirements (18-24) Minimum of 3 in Dance, Games (PAC 320 or 325 recommended), Gymnastics and Individual Activities, and Alternative Environments. Note: We recommend that students select courses appropriate for teaching the Alberta Physical Education Program of Study. These courses, in conjunction with HE ED 110, and PEDS 205, meet the requirements for activity in the BEd degree program. |
Course Sequences for BPE/BEd (also see §75.8.2) for Secondary Route
The sequencing of courses taken in the program does not allow for much flexibility throughout the five years; therefore, students should plan their programs carefully.
Students are advised to follow the prescribed order as closely as possible.
Year 1 (33) | |
100-level computing course (EDIT 202 recommended) | |
HE ED 110 | |
6 language/literature courses chosen from: CLASS 102, 221, C LIT 171, 172, 201, 202; 100-level ENGL; WRS 101. | |
PEDS 100 | |
PEDS 101 | |
PEDS 294 | |
PERLS 104 | |
PERLS 105 | |
6 of Minor courses |
Year 2 (33) | |
EDPY 200 | |
PEDS 200 | |
PEDS 203 | |
PEDS 206 | |
PEDS 245 | |
PERLS 204 | |
PERLS 207 | |
6 PAC/DAC | |
6 of Minor courses |
Year 3 (33) (See Note) | |
EDU 250 or ED option | |
HE ED 321 or PEDS 303 | |
PEDS 205 | |
PEDS 240 | |
PEDS 307 | |
PEDS 471 or 472 | |
PERLS 304 | |
3 Open option | |
3 PAC/DAC | |
6 of Minor courses |
Year 4 (30) | |
Introductory Professional Term (15) | |
EDFX 350 | |
EDPS 310 | |
EDPY 301 | |
EDPY 303 | |
EDSE 337 | |
On-Campus Term (15) | |
EDPS 410 | |
EDSE 3XX | |
PERLS 371 | |
6 PAC/DAC |
Year 5 (30) | |
Advanced Professional Term (15) | |
EDFX 450 | |
EDSE 451 | |
EDSE 447 | |
On-Campus Term (15) | |
6 Education option | |
3 PAC/DAC | |
6 Open options | |
Note: Students must apply for admission to the Faculty of Education by January 15 of Year 3 of their program. |
154.4.2 Program Structure (Elementary Route)
BPE Degree Core: A group of courses totalling 63 from the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, which parallels the BPE degree core. | |
BEd Degree Core: A group of courses totalling 66 taken from the Faculty of Education to meet the requirements for teaching certification. | |
BEd Elementary Elements: Students complete non-Education courses from the following categories: Language/Literature, Math, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Fine Arts, Health, and Physical Education. These courses are to provide the “generalist teacher” with a wide background of content in order to be better prepared to teach various aspects of the elementary school curriculum. Several courses in the BPE degree core satisfy these requirements. Students also complete 6 in English and 3 in Math to satisfy these requirements. | |
Option Component: A group of courses totalling 12 of open option courses which may be taken from within the Faculty or from Departments outside of the Faculty. | |
Aquatics Component: Demonstrated competency in Aquatics is recommended. Students may provide proof of swimming certification to a Red Cross Swim Program (Level 10, formerly AquaQuest Level 12-White) or equivalent level of skill (e.g., Royal Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion or YMCA Star 6), or successfully complete PAC 110. | |
Activity Component: Please refer to §154.1.1(2) for information on the goals and focus of Activity Courses in the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation. PAC/DAC Requirements (18-24) DANCE 431, PAC 325, 365 Minimum of 3 in Individual Activities and Alternative Environments Note: It is recommended that students select courses appropriate for teaching the Alberta Physical Education Program of Study. These courses, in conjunction with DANCE 200, HE ED 110, and PEDS 205, meet the requirements for activity in the BEd program. |
Course Sequence for BPE/BEd (also see §75.9.2) for Elementary Route
Year 1 (33) | |
100-level computing course (EDIT 202 recommended) | |
6 language/literature courses chosen from: CLASS 102, 221; C LIT 171, 172, 201, 202; 100-level ENGL; WRS 101 | |
HE ED 110 | |
PEDS 100 | |
PEDS 101 | |
PEDS 293 | |
PERLS 104 | |
PERLS 105 | |
3 PAC/DAC | |
3 Open option |
Year 2 (33) | |
DANCE 431 | |
EDPY 200 | |
3 MATH (MATH 160 recommended) | |
PEDS 200 | |
PEDS 203 | |
PEDS 205 | |
PEDS 206 | |
PEDS 245 | |
PERLS 204 | |
PERLS 207 | |
3 PAC/DAC |
Year 3 (33) (See Note) | |
EDU 250 or ED Option | |
HE ED 321 or PEDS 303 | |
PAC 325 | |
PAC 365 | |
PEDS 240 | |
PEDS 307 | |
PEDS 471 | |
PERLS 304 | |
3 PAC/DAC | |
6 Open options |
Year 4 (30) | |
Introductory Professional Term (15) | |
EDEL 321 | |
EDFX 325 | |
EDPS 310 | |
EDPY 301 | |
EDPY 303 |
On-Campus Term (15) | |
Two of EDEL 302, 325, 335 | |
EDEL 305 | |
EDEL 316 | |
EDEL 330 |
Year 5 (30) | |
Advanced Professional Term (15) | |
One of EDEL 302, 325, 335 | |
EDFX 425 | |
EDPS 410 |
On-Campus Term (15) | |
EDEL 420 | |
PERLS 371 | |
6 Education Option | |
3 Open option |