Elementary Education: B.Ed. After Degree
Quality Christian Teacher Education
The King's Elementary Education Program blends theory, practice and reflection. It emphasizes curriculum theory and planning, learning theory, language across the curriculum, and math/science pedagogy. The program also includes 17 weeks of teaching practicum.
The program normally requires two academic years to complete and graduates are eligible to receive professional teaching certification from Alberta Education. Graduates are qualified to teach in elementary/junior high school classrooms in Alberta, other Canadian provinces, the United States, and overseas.
The Elementary Education program offers a sound mix of theory and practice, developed within the context of a caring community. Because our Elementary Education program has a maximum enrolment of 70 students, you will receive very personal attention from your professors. You will be helped to develop a clear Christian philosophy of education as you acquire the knowledge, skills and attributes requires of teachers in today's complex school environment.
B.Ed. Elementary After Degree Program (60 Credits)
Year 1 Fall Preparation |
15 credits |
Year 1 Winter Integration |
15 credits |
3 cr |
EDUC 305 (9 one week modules) |
10 cr |
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Year 2 Fall Extension |
15 credits |
Year 2 Winter Completion |
15 credits |
3 cr |
EDUC 451 |
15 cr |
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Year 1 or 2 Fall |
EDUC Elective Options |
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Open Elective |
3 cr |
Open to year 1 and year 2 students |
3 cr |
Requirements
* a minimum of a three-year baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution is required, which is why the program is designated as an after-degree
* minimum GPA of 2.50 on the Alpha 4.00 scale (or equivalent) for the last 60 credits of the first degree
* a broad liberal arts and sciences component in your first degree
* previous experience working with children or adolescents
* admission to the program is also dependent upon a successful interview with the Dean of the Education Faculty
Application Deadlines
Applications are closed when the program is filled. Bachelor of Education applications are normally considered for the Fall term only. The B.Ed. program has limited space and admission is competitive. Admission decisions will be released on two dates: March 31 and May 15. The program is normally filled by June 15.
Qualified Professors and Master Teachers
Only academically-qualified professors with advanced degrees and years of professional teaching experience teach full-time in our programs. These Christian academics are complemented by sessional instructors and Master Teachers who are currently employed as classroom teachers. You will receive a very practical and up-to-date approach to teaching, supported by sound academic theory from many experienced teachers.
Junior High – Teachable Minor
If you want to teach junior high you are encouraged to have a teachable minor (18 credits). Acceptable minor teaching areas in the first degree include but are not limited to the following:
Art, Biology/Environmental Studies*, Chemistry, CTS: Business*, CTS: Computing Science, Drama, English Language Arts, General Sciences*, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Second Languages and Social Studies*.
*If presenting courses from more than one subject, at least three subjects must be presented with senior courses in at least two.