Section 75.4 - Faculty of Education - University of Alberta

The Secondary Education route includes 14 weeks of student teaching. Students enrol in the Introductory Professional Term (5 weeks of student teaching) and the Advanced Professional Term (9 weeks of student teaching).

Students in the Introductory Professional Term usually teach in their Major subject specialization, while students enrolled in the Advanced Professional Term usually teach in their Major subject specialization, with a possibility of teaching in their Minor subject specialization.

For those students who have subject specializations composed almost entirely of full-year courses, e.g., Art, Drama, Music, Second Languages, it is necessary to take these full-year courses as early as possible in their program.

75.4.2 Components of the Program

All students in the Secondary Route must choose a Major teaching subject (36) and a Minor teaching subject (18) which prepares them for teaching in specific subjects of school instruction. Available Majors are listed in Education Chart 2, and available Minors are listed in Education Chart 3. Students planning to enter the Secondary Route are strongly encouraged to take as part of their first year(s) of study 6 in Language/Literature, 3 in Computing (EDIT 202 is recommended), at least 12 in the Major teaching subject, at least 6 in the Minor teaching subject, and educational foundational courses required for later professional terms.

Program Requirements (120)

(1)	6 in Language/Literature from CLASS 102, 221, Comparative Literature, English or WRS.
(2)	3 in Computing (EDIT 202 is recommended)
(3)	3 in Open Options
(4)	Education Core I (3) EDPY 200 (3)
(5)	Introductory Professional Term (15) EDFX 350 (3) EDPS 310 (3) EDPY 303 (3) EDSE 307 (3) EDSE 3XX (3) Curriculum and Teaching for Secondary School Majors I Note: See Education Chart 2 for specific major courses required.
(6)	Education Core II (9) EDSE 3XX (3) Curriculum and Teaching for Secondary School Minors Note: See Education Chart 3 for specific minor courses required. EDPS 410 (3) EDPY 301 (3)
(7)	Advanced Professional Term (15) EDFX 450 (9) EDSE 451 (3) EDSE 4XX (3) Curriculum and Teaching for Secondary School Majors II
(8)	Major Courses (36)
Some Majors may be completed more efficiently by taking specific courses in the first year(s) of study. Students should examine the specific course requirements of each Major when considering their choices. Students should complete the remaining required courses for their Major teaching subject as outlined in Education Chart 2. Note: In addition to the 36 of Non-Education courses that comprise the Major, 9 of Curriculum and Teaching courses are associated with the Major which address the program of studies and the processes that facilitate students' learning.
(9)	Minor Courses (18)
Some Minors may be completed more efficiently by taking specific courses in the first year(s) of study. Students should examine the specific course requirements of each Minor when considering their choices. Students should complete the remaining required courses for their Minor teaching subject as outlined in Education Chart 3. Note: In addition to the 18 of Non-Education courses that comprise the Minor, 3 of Curriculum and Teaching courses are associated with the Minor which also address the program of studies and the processes that facilitate students' learning.
(10)	Non-Education Options (6)
Select any courses from outside the Faculty of Education. Students should enrol in a course that develops additional strengths for classroom teaching. A course related to the teaching Major, Minor, or another subject of study in secondary schools is recommended.
(11)	Education Options (6)

Select any courses from the Faculty of Education (e.g., EDU 250).

Notes

(1)

If any of the above courses are required for the Major or Minor area, students may substitute the equivalent 3 or 6 from Non-Education courses.

(2)

Students enrolled in Field Experience courses should note the following:

a.	Final examinations in concurrent lecture courses may be scheduled outside designated examination weeks.
b.	Students may be required to student teach during designated examination weeks.
c.	Reading Week (Winter Term) may be moved to coincide with school systems' Spring Break.

75.4.3 Career and Technology Studies

Career and Technology Studies (CTS) is an Alberta Education program consisting of numerous one credit courses within five clusters:

(1)	Business, Administration, Finance, and IT (BIT);
(2)	Health, Recreation, and Human Sciences (HRH);
(3)	Media, Design, and Communication Arts (MDC);
(4)	Natural Resources (NAT); and
(5)	Trades, Manufacturing, and Transportation (TMT).

Each cluster is a pathway. Specialized and credentialed pathways are available to Alberta’s senior high students.

Note: Alberta Education is currently in the process of implementing the five cluster structure:

(1)	BIT and TMT implementation: September 2009.
(2)	NAT, MDC, and HRH implementation: September 2010.
(3)	Junior high curriculum implementation: September 2012.

In the CTS curriculum area, there are 10 majors and 10 minors. Students cannot enrol in both a major and a minor in CTS.

The 10 majors and minors are:

(1)	CTS: Business, Administration, Finance (BIT)
(2)	CTS: Computing Science (BIT)
(3)	CTS: Health (HRH)
(4)	CTS: Recreation (HRH)
(5)	CTS: Human Sciences (HRH) Note: Previously known as Human Ecology: Community Health, Fashion Studies and Foods
(6)	CTS: Media (MDC)
(7)	CTS: Design (MDC)
(8)	CTS: Communication Arts (MDC)
(9)	CTS: Natural Resources (NAT)
(10)	CTS: Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation (TMT)

CTS Majors (36): See Education Chart 2: CTS Major programs for course requirements.

Students must take EDSE 317 during the IPT*, which is normally offered in the Fall Term only.

Students must take EDSE 417 and 451 during the APT**, which are normally offered in the Winter Term only.

Note: For students granted up to 30 advanced standing (e.g., provincial and federal journey certification or two-year diploma) refer to Education Chart 2 Requirements for Major Teaching Subject in the Secondary Education Route for required courses. Contact the Department of Secondary Education for more information.

CTS Minors (18): See Education Chart 3: CTS Minor programs for course requirements.

Students must take EDSE 318 during the term that falls between the IPT* and the APT**. It is normally offered in the Fall Term only.

CTS BEd After Degree: See §76.1.3 of the University of Alberta Calendar

Note: BSc in Human Ecology/BEd (Secondary) Combined Degrees: See §§15.1.7 and 75.10 of the University of Alberta Calendar.

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