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Admission Requirements by Faculty
15.6 Faculty of Education
All Applicants to the Faculty of Education
Applicants to all routes of the Bachelor of Education should seek experience in work or service with children or youth before admission. Such experience may assist applicants in confirming their choice of education as a career.
Because there are more applicants to the Faculty of Education than there are places, enrolment management is in effect for all undergraduate degree programs. Under enrolment management, an overall target for the Faculty is set each year. The number of new students admitted to any particular program or year of a program may vary depending on the number of available places and the promotion, departure, or graduation of continuing students. While the minimum admission average is 70% for high school applicants, and a minimum GPA of 2.0 for postsecondary applicants, all admissions are competitive and the actual admission averages may be higher than the minimum.
Spoken English Requirement: Applicants must also meet a spoken English requirement. See §13.3 “English Language Proficiency” for specific score requirements.
If, after having read all relevant information in the following sections, students have further questions about admission to the Faculty of Education, they should contact Undergraduate Student Services Office, 1-107 Education Centre North; telephone (780) 492-3659.
15.6.1 Bachelor of Education in Elementary, Secondary, and Adult Education Routes
Introduction
For admission purposes, new applicants for degree programs only are placed into one of four categories:
High School Applicants: Those students applying directly from high school.
Transfer Applicants: Those students who have not yet completed a degree.
After Degree Applicants: Those students who have already completed a degree program, or will have completed a degree program prior to attendance, at an accredited postsecondary institution.
Nonmatriculated Applicants: refer to §14.3.
I. High School Applicants
High school applicants will be considered for admission based on their average on five subjects noted below.
Subject Requirements
English Language Arts 30-1 | |
Four subjects from Group A, B and/or C. A Maximum of one Group B may be presented for admission. In order to maximize their future program and subject choices, all students are encouraged to present a broad range of subjects across Group A and C. | |
Mathematics 30-2 may be used for admission to the Faculty of Education although Mathematics 30-1 is a prerequisites for some required courses in Mathematics/Science majors and minors (see Notes below) |
For general high school admission requirements refer to §14.4.2.
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Applicants are ranked according to their AGPA, composed of required courses. | |
Applicants without | |
Additional Requirements
Please note that for some Secondary Education Major/Minor routes, students are required to present specific 30-level courses (or equivalent) in order to complete the requirements of each Major/Minor. These courses do not have to be presented for admission, but are prerequisites for university course registration. Please check http://educprospective.ualberta.ca/admissions#admission-from-high-school for detailed information. | |
The Faculty of Education accepts proficiency in an Aboriginal language recognized in Canada (e.g., Cree, Slavey, etc.) to meet a Group A admission requirement. Proficiency is measured either by a test, administered by the University if such can be arranged, or by boards of examiners appointed by the University. Candidates having passed the required test of an Aboriginal language have their averages calculated on the remaining four matriculation subjects | |
Applicants who do not present the high school requirements or the required admission average may be considered for admission if they successfully complete, at an accredited postsecondary institution |
II. Transfer Applicants
General Requirements:
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Recommended Courses for the first year(s) of study: Applicants should present those postsecondary courses relevant to the specific route in which they plan to enrol.
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Adult Route: As the Adult Education route is a continuing professional education program, admission depends on subject area competency and full-time instructional experience. Completion of the BEd degree in the Adult Education Route will not qualify for Teacher Certification.
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Admission with Transfer Credit: A maximum of
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III. After-Degree Applicants
General Requirements
All applicants must present the following:
A three- or four-year degree from an accredited postsecondary institution. | |
An Admission GPA (AGPA) of at least 2.0, or equivalent, based on the most recent |
BEd/AD programs in the Elementary and Secondary Routes vary in length (see §73.7.1). The length of the program will depend on the courses that a student presents at the time of admission.
The Elementary After Degree program is normally two years in length. The Secondary After Degree program length will depend on the courses presented at the time of admission.
Adult Route: Individuals with a degree from a certified and recognized university or college must present the following:
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The Adult Education Route in the Bachelor of Education degree is a continuing professional education program for adult educators and trainer instructing in various settings. The Adult Education Route will not qualify for Teacher Certification.
IV. Nonmatriculated Applicants
Subject Requirements
English Language Arts 30-1 or | |
Another 30-level subject from Group A, B, or C (or equivalent). | |
Presentation of Faculty minimum average on (1) and (2), and a competitive AGPA if any postsecondary-level coursework is presented. | |
Presentation of no more than |
Any applicant who has successfully completed 
24 or more at the postsecondary level will be considered a transfer applicant (see §§14.2.1 and 15.6.1).
V. Admission of Aboriginal Applicants
The Faculty of Education encourages Aboriginal students' study toward the Bachelor of Education degree. The Faculty recognizes that Aboriginal applicants (including status and non-status Indians, Inuit, and Métis) have traditionally been under-represented in the teaching field. To assist more Aboriginal students to achieve education degrees, the Admissions Committee will consider additional qualified applicants over and above the Aboriginal students who may be admitted in the regular competition for places in the Faculty. Until the Aboriginal enrolment of the Faculty reaches 10% of total enrolment, up to 5% of admissions to the Faculty will be allocated to Aboriginal applicants. Aboriginal students who wish to be considered for these places must attain the minimum admission requirements of their chosen route. Also see §14.1.
VI. Readmission After an Absence of 12 Months or Longer
A candidate returning to the Faculty of Education after a break of 12 months or longer must apply and compete for readmission unless prior approval to stop out was granted, in which case only application for readmission is necessary.
VII. Special Students
See §12.2(7).
To be considered for admission as a Special Student in the Faculty of Education, applicants must normally
Possess a Bachelor of Education degree from an accredited postsecondary institution; | |
Present a minimum AGPA of 2.0; | |
Be in satisfactory standing in their previous postsecondary institution; | |
Meet the English Language proficiency requirements as specified in §13.3. |
In certain circumstances, practising teachers from outside Alberta may be admitted as Special Students to meet the certification requirements specified by the Alberta Department of Education. Students in these cases must be recommended by the Teacher Certification and Development Branch of Alberta Education.
Priority in admissions is given to applicants to degree programs.
Priority in course registrations is given to students who have been admitted to degree programs.
VIII. Visiting Students
Students from other postsecondary institutions are eligible to be considered for admission to the Faculty of Education as Visiting Students if
They are registered in an Education degree/transfer program at their home institution; | |
They have completed a minimum of | |
They present a minimum AGPA of 2.0; | |
Their academic record shows satisfactory standing; | |
Their home institution provides a letter of permission. |
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Normally, Visiting Students are not permitted to register for Field Experience courses. To arrange for a school placement, students must ask their home institution to contact the Professional Officer, Field Experiences, before they apply. | |
A Visiting Student applicant who has had two or more unsuccessful attempts in any previous Field Experience course(s), at any institution(s), will not be allowed to register in EDFX courses. | |
IX. Applicants Who Have Previously Been Required to Withdraw
Applicants who have been twice required to withdraw from any postsecondary program(s) or institution(s) will not be considered for admission or readmission to the Faculty of Education.
15.6.2 Bachelor of Science (Specialization in Science and Education)/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Combined Degrees
Application to the first or second year of the BSc (Specialization in Science and Education)/BEd (Secondary) Combined Degrees Program is made through the Faculty of Science. See §15.15.6.
15.6.3 Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education (BMus/BEd) Combined Degrees Program
See §15.2.10 for admission requirements to Years 1, 2 and 3.
Students apply for admission to the Faculty of Arts and are registered in that Faculty for the first three years of the program. All qualified Year 3 BMus/BEd students will be promoted to Year 4 in the Faculty of Education provided that
A minimum AGPA of 2.3 has been achieved, and | |
A minimum of |
Note: Students in Year 3 who have completed less than 99 toward the BMus/BEd Combined Degrees but who have achieved an AGPA of at least 2.3, may select one of two alternatives:
Remain in Year 3 of this program in the Faculty of Arts for one additional year; or | |
Apply to enter one of the other Bachelor of Music routes. |
15.6.4 Bachelor of Physical Education/Bachelor of Education (BPE/BEd) Combined Degrees—Elementary and Secondary Routes
See §15.13.1 for admission requirements to Years 1, 2 and 3.
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 will be promoted to Year 4 in the Faculty of Education provided that
A minimum AGPA of 2.0 has been achieved, and | |
A minimum of |
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 two alternatives:
Remain in Year 3 of the BPE/BEd program in the Faculty of Physical Education for one additional year; or | |
Apply to enter the BPE degree program and complete a modified Individualized Concentration. |
15.6.5 Bachelor of Arts (Native Studies)/Bachelor of Education Combined Degrees
See §15.10.3 for admission requirements to Years 1, 2 and 3.
Students apply for admission to the Faculty of Native Studies and are registered in that Faculty for the first three years of the program. All qualified Year 3 BA (Native Studies)/BEd students will be promoted to Year 4 in the Faculty of Education provided that
A minimum AGPA of 2.0 has been achieved, and | |
A minimum of |
Note: Students in Year 3 who have completed less than 90 toward the BA(Native Studies)/BEd program, but who have an AGPA of at least 2.0, may remain in Year 3 of that program in the Faculty of Native Studies for one additional year.
15.6.6 Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Combined Degrees
See §15.1.7 for admission requirements to Years 1, 2, and 3.
Students apply for admission to the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences and are registered in that Faculty for the first three years of the program. All qualified Year 3 BSc in Human Ecology/BEd (Secondary) students will be promoted to Year 4 in the Faculty of Education providing that
A minimum AGPA of 2.0 has been achieved, and | |
A minimum of
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15.6.7 Bachelor of Arts (Drama)/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Combined Degrees
See §15.2.11 for admission requirements to Years 1, 2 and 3.
Students apply for admission to the Faculty of Arts and are registered in that Faculty for the first three years of the program. All qualified Year 3 BA (Drama)/BEd students will be promoted to Year 4 in the Faculty of Education provided that
A minimum AGPA of 2.3 has been achieved, and | |
A minimum of |
Note: Students in Year 3 who have completed less than 90 toward the BA (Drama)/BEd Combined Degrees but who have achieved an AGPA of at least 2.3, may select one of two alternatives:
Remain in Year 3 of this program in the Faculty of Arts for one additional year; or | |
Apply to enter a different degree program. |
15.6.8 Bachelor of Science (BSc)/Bachelor of Education (BEd) (Secondary) Combined Degrees Program (Augustana)
See §15.3.5 for admission requirements to Years 1, 2 and 3.
Students apply for admission to the Augustana Faculty and are registered in that Faculty for the first three years of the program. All qualified Year 3 Bachelor of Science BSc/Bachelor of Education BEd (Secondary) Combined Degrees Program (Augustana) students will be promoted to Year 4 in the Faculty of Education provided that:
An AGPA of at least 2.3 has been achieved. (See §14.2.1(1) regarding the definition and calculation of the AGPA.) | |
A minimum of | |
A major GPA of at least 2.3 has been achieved, calculated over all courses in the major subject (but not including prerequisite and supporting courses). | |
Spoken English Requirement: Applicants must also meet a spoken English requirement. See §13.3 “English Language Proficiency” for specific score requirements. |
Note: Students in Year 3 who have completed less than 90 toward the Bachelor of Science BSc/Bachelor of Education BEd (Secondary) Combined Degrees Program (Augustana) but who have an AGPA and major GPA of at least 2.3 may select one of two alternatives:
Remain in Year 3 of the Bachelor of Science BSc/Bachelor of Education BEd (Secondary) Combined Degrees Program (Augustana) program in the Augustana Faculty for one additional year; or | |
Apply to enter the Augustana BA or BSc degree program. |
