Section 75.3 - Faculty of Education - University of Alberta

The Department of Elementary Education prepares teachers to teach all subjects and to facilitate the learning of all children at the elementary school level within our multicultural society. Teaching proficiency depends on knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, professional ethics, sensitivity to and respect for children and the sociocultural contexts in which they live, and an understanding of schooling in their social/political/economic environment. Developing attributes, fostering a sense of community, and developing a strong professional commitment reflected in a personal philosophy of education are the intent of the Department of Elementary Education.

75.3.2 Components of the Program

All students in the Elementary Route are enrolled in a generalist program that prepares prospective teachers in the required elementary school subjects. This degree consists of 120. Students entering the Elementary Route must take at least 42 of the 51 required non-education courses prior to registration in the first term of the Introductory Professional Year (IPY). Students should consult the program sheet provided at admission and seek advice from the Faculty of Education Undergraduate Student Services Office.

Program Requirements (120)

(1)

Non-Education Courses (51)

Chosen from the following eight areas:

a.	Language/Literature (9) 6 chosen from Junior English or WRS 3 chosen from Linguistics or Senior English
b.	Mathematics (6) 6 chosen from Mathematics or Statistics (Math 160 and 260 recommended)
c.	Social Science (6) As specified below: 3 in Canadian history chosen from: HIST 260, 261, 287, 350, 358, 359, 360, 362, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 371, 374, 375, 376, 377 3 chosen from Anthropology, Classics, Economics, History, Human Geography & Planning, Native Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Religion, or Sociology: ANTHR 150, 206, 207; CLASS 103; ECON 101, 102; HGP 100, 240, 250, 252, 341, 381; HIST 260, 261, 287, 350, 358, 359, 360, 362, 365, 366, 367, 368, 369, 371, 374, 375, 376, 377; NS 110, 111, 200, 240, 260, 300, 314, 320, 335, 355, 361, 362, 370; PHIL 101, 270, 355, 357, 368; POL S 221, 266, 299; RELIG 212, 220, 322, 379; or SOC 101, 102
d.	Natural Science (6) 3 chosen from Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (from Faculty of Science), Environmental and Conservation Sciences, Forest Sciences, Physics, Physiology, Plant Science, or Soil Science 3 chosen from the list above or from PHIL 217, 265, HIST 270, STS 200
e.	Fine Arts (6) 6 chosen from Art, Art History (Canadian Art History preferred); Dance; Design; Drama; Music; NS 260; or HECOL 201
f.	Physical and Health Education (6) 3 chosen from PEDS, PAC, DAC (PEDS 293 recommended) 3 chosen from ANTHR 393; HECOL 200, 210, 211, 310; HE ED 110, or SOC 271
g.	Aboriginal and Indigenous Histories and Culture (3) 3 chosen from ANTHR 150, 207, 323, 350, 385, 393, 401, 422, 424, 436, 438; HECOL 201, 462; HIST 368, 369; NS 110, 111, 152, 200, 260, 300, 314, 320; POL S 327; SOC 100, 231, 367, 422
h.	Non-Education Options (9) These 9 can be used to further develop teaching interests in specific areas

(2)

Pre-Professional Years (9)

EDU 100 (3), 210 (3), 211 (3)

(3)

Introductory Professional Year (30)

a.	15 chosen from EDEL 302, 316, 321, 325, 330, 335
b.	EDEL 305 (3); EDFX 325 (3); EDPS 310 (3); EDPY 302 (3), 303 (3)

(4)

Advanced Professional Year (30)

a.	3 chosen from EDEL 302, 316, 321, 325, 330, 335
b.	EDEL 499 (3); EDFX 425 (9); EDPY 301 (3); EDPS 410 (3)
c.	Language and Literacy Education Course (3): All Elementary Route students must take a EDEL 3XX or EDEL 4XX language and literacy education course in addition to EDEL 305 (Language Arts in the Elementary School)
d.	Education Options: 6 from 300 and 400-level courses in the Faculty of Education

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