Section 75.5 - Faculty of Education - University of Alberta

The Elementary After Degree is based on 54 - 60 Education Course Requirements and additional Program Completion Requirements. Requirements completed prior to admission may reduce the length of the program.

(1)

Education Course Requirements (30) (See Note 1)

EDU 300 (3)

EDU 210 (3)

EDU 211 (3)

EDEL 305 (3)

EDEL 316 (3)

EDEL (300-Level) (3)

EDEL (400-Level) (3)

EDPS 410 (3)

EDPY 302 (3)

Education Elective (3)

(2)

Field Experience Terms

Introductory Professional Term (15) (See Note 2)

6 chosen from EDEL 302, 321, 325, 330, 335

EDPY 303 (3)

EDFX 325 (6)

Advanced Professional Term (15) (See Note 2)

3 chosen from EDEL 302, 321, 325, 330, 335

EDPY 301 (3)

EDFX 425 (9)

(3)

Program Completion Requirements

Students who have not met the following requirements in their previous degree will need to fulfil them prior to obtaining their BEd degree:

6 in English Literature and Composition

3 in Mathematics

Notes

(1)	Students should be aware of course prerequisites and refer to their individual program sheets for the proper sequencing of courses.
(2)	Courses taken in the Field Experience Terms are normally taken concurrently.

75.5.2 BEd (After Degree) Secondary Education Route

Program Requirements:

The Secondary After Degree is based on 48 - 54 of Education Course Requirements and additional Program Completion Requirements. Requirements completed prior to admission may reduce the length of the program.

(1)

Education Course Requirements (24) (See Note 1)

EDU 300 (3)

EDU 210 (3)

EDU 211 (3)

EDSE 3XX (3) Curriculum and Teaching for Secondary School Minors (See Note 3)

EDPS 410 (3)

EDPY 301 (3)

EDPY 304 (3)

Education Elective (3)

(2)

Field Experience Terms

Introductory Professional Term (15) (See Note 2)

EDFX 350 (6)

EDPY 303 (3)

EDSE 307 (3)

EDSE 3XX (3) Curriculum and Teaching for Secondary School Majors I (See Note 4)

Advanced Professional Term (15) (See Note 2)

EDFX 450 (9)

EDSE 451 (3)

EDSE 4XX (3) Curriculum and Teaching for Secondary School Majors II (See Note 5)

(3)

Program Completion Requirements

Students who have not met the following requirements in their previous degree will need to fulfil them prior to obtaining their BEd degree:

6 in English/French Literature and Composition

36 in the major teaching subject. Eligible Majors may be selected from Education Chart 1 §75.4.2.

9-18 in the minor teaching subject. Eligible Minors may be selected from Education Chart 2 §75.4.2.

Notes

(1)	Students should be aware of course prerequisites and refer to their individual program sheets for the proper sequencing of courses.
(2)	Courses taken in the Field Experience Terms are normally taken concurrently.
(3)	9 in the minor teaching subject is a prerequisite for EDSE 3XX. See Education Chart 2 for the specific EDSE 3XX course required.
(4)	9 in the major teaching subject are prerequisites for the Introductory Professional Term. See Education Chart 1 for the specific EDSE 3XX course required.
(5)	24 in the major teaching subject and the Introductory Professional Term are prerequisites for the Advanced Professional Term. See Education Chart 1 for the specific EDSE 4XX course required

75.5.3 Adult Education Route (60)

General Information

The Adult Education Route in the Bachelor of Education degree is a continuing professional education program for adult educators and trainers instructing in various settings.

The Adult Education Route will not qualify for Teacher Certification.

Time Limit for Completing the Adult Education Route BEd Degree.

Current students admitted prior to September 2004 must complete the program requirements in effect at the time of admission on or before April 30, 2007.

Advanced Standing (30)

Individuals admitted into the Bachelor of Education—Adult Education Route will be awarded Advanced Standing of 30. No transfer courses from outside the University of Alberta are permitted.

(1)

Adult Education Courses (18)

EDAE 390 (3)	EDAE 445 (3)
EDAE 460 (3)	EDAE 461 (3)
EDAE 475 (3)	EDAE 485 (3)

(2)

Education General (12)

EDPS 410 (3)

EDPS XXX (3)

Education Option (6): choose any course offered by the Faculty of Education.

Eligible courses in a completed Diploma in Postsecondary Education may be used to fulfill the program requirements of a BEd Adult Education Route/After Degree program.

75.5.4 General Information

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.

75.5.5 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 1, and available Minors are listed in Education Chart 2. Students pursuing the Secondary Route are strongly encouraged to take the following components as early as possible in their program: 6 in English/French Literature and Composition, EDU 100, EDU 210, EDU 211, at least 9 in the Major teaching subject, at least 9 in the Minor teaching subject all of which are required for later professional terms.

Program Requirements (120)

(1)

Education Courses (9)

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

Note: It is recommended that students take all three Education courses of Years 1 and 2 prior to registration in Year 3 of the program.

(2)

English/French Literature and Composition (6)

Note: Select approved courses from CLASS 102, 221, Comparative Literature (C LIT), English (ENGL), FREN 301, 311, 312, 313, 314, 380, 462, 463, 464, 467, 468 or Writing Studies (WRS).

(3)

Major teaching subject (36)

(4)

Minor teaching subject (18)

(5)

Open Options (6) (3 of Education Coursework Recommended)

Years 3 and 4

Students should refer to their individual Program Sheets for proper course sequencing.

Course Requirements (15)

(1)	EDPS 410 (3)
(2)	EDPY 301 (3)
(3)	EDPY 304 (3)
(4)	Education Elective (3)
(5)	EDSE 3XX (3) Curriculum and Teaching for Secondary School Minors (see Note 1).

Field Experience Terms

Courses taken in the Field Experience Terms are normally taken concurrently.

Introductory Professional Term (15) (see Note 2)

(1)	EDPY 303 (3)
(2)	EDSE 307 (3)
(3)	EDSE 3XX (3) Curriculum and Teaching for Secondary School Majors I
(4)	EDFX 350 (6)

Advanced Professional Term (15) (see Note 3)

(1)	EDSE 451 (3)
(2)	EDSE 4XX (3) Curriculum and Teaching for Secondary School Majors II
(3)	EDFX 450 (9)

Notes

(1)	9 in the minor teaching subject is a prerequisite for EDSE 3XX. See Education Chart 2 for the specific EDSE 3XX course required.
(2)	9 in the major teaching subject and Year 3 Education courses are prerequisites for the Introductory Professional Term. See Education Chart 1 for the specific EDSE 3XX course required
(3)	24 in the major teaching subject and the Introductory Professional Term are prerequisites for the Advanced Professional Term. See Education Chart 1 for the specific EDSE 4XX course required.

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 1.

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.

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 2.

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.

Notes

(1)

Students who fulfil the requirement for 6 in English/French Literature and Composition as part of their Major or Minor (e.g., in English Language Arts or French) may take 6 of open options in lieu of the Literature and Composition requirement.

(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.

Education Chart 1 Requirements for Major Teaching Subject in the Secondary Education Route

75.5.6 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.

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 1: 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 1 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 2: CTS Minor programs for course requirements.

Students must take EDSE 318. It is normally offered in the Fall Term only.

CTS BEd After Degree: See §75.5.6 of the University of Alberta Calendar

Note: BSc in Human Ecology/BEd (Secondary) Combined Degrees: See §§15.1.7 and 75.11 of the University of Alberta Calendar.

Education Chart 2 Requirements for Minor Teaching Subject in the Secondary Education Route

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