Bachelor of Education / Bachelor of Science Degrees [Faculté Saint-Jean]

General Information

The five-year program, consisting of 150 units, is a combination of the BEd (secondary route) and BSc (general) degrees. Its integrated nature allows a student to receive both the BEd degree and the BSc degree by meeting all the requirements of both programs with the exception of the English literature requirement of the latter which has been replaced by a compulsory course in French or French-Canadian literature. Graduands from the program will meet the requirements for teacher certification.

Students are required to select a major from one of the three areas of Science: Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Biological Sciences. One of the two remaining areas must be selected as a Science Minor. In addition, all students are required to present a Minor in French. It is intended that graduands have a sound knowledge of French language and culture in addition to enhanced Science training presented by this teacher-preparation program.

To be admitted into the Combined Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science program students must meet the admission requirements as laid out in Admission Requirements .

Students in either a BEd or a BSc program may also transfer into the combined program after the second year providing that all courses and academic standing of Year One and Year Two of the combined program, as well as all admission requirements, have been met at the time of the transfer. Normally, a student will be able to transfer from the combined program to a BEd or BSc (general) program after Year Two and should be able to complete the single degree within the normal time frame.

General Programs

Program Requirements

1. To obtain both the BEd degree and the BSc degree, students must successfully complete 150 units as follows:
   72 units in science, 51 units in education, 24 units in French, and 3 units in free option.
   Major (Science) – 36 units
   Minor in Science – 24 units
   Minor in French – 24 units
   Technology (EDU M 341 ) – 3 units
   History or Philosophy of Science – 3 units
   Options (Science) – 6 units
   Education courses – 51 units
   Free option – 3 units
2. Normally, a maximum of 48 units at the junior level is permitted in the combined program.
3. Students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 units at the 300-level in the major and, in addition, a minimum of 6 units at the 300-level in the science minor.
4. The following courses must be included in the French minor: FRANC 238 , 3 units in Francophonies (see Classification of Courses ) and 3 units in literature (LITT 135 ).
5. Normally at least 30 units at the junior-level must be successfully completed before students may register in senior-level courses.
6. In order to be admitted with advanced credits in the program, students must normally possess a Grade Point Average of at least 2.0.
7. To continue in the combined BEd/BSc program requires a Grade Point Average of at least 2.0. Students who do not meet this requirement must withdraw from the combined program and may apply for admission to either a BEd program or a BSc program if eligible.
8. To obtain both the BEd and BSc degrees, students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 in all courses for which a mark is granted and in all the major courses in science.
9. To be recommended for the Interim Professional Certificate, students must obtain a Grade Point Average of at least 2.0 in all compulsory professional courses.
10. Students who receive a failing grade in “Stages I or II” will not be allowed to register in any further Education Field Experiences courses at Faculté Saint‑Jean and will be required to withdraw from the program.
11. Students who withdraw from “Stages I or II” must have the approval of the Vice-Dean to reregister for these courses.
12. Students in schools during the field experience are expected to conduct themselves according to the Alberta Teachers’ Association Code of Professional Conduct and the University of Alberta Code of Student Behaviour: Conduct and Discipline. Student teachers shall
    1. recognize and accept that the welfare of the students is of ultimate concern and that the cooperating teacher has the final responsibility for what occurs in the classroom; and
    2. maintain an ethical and professional attitude toward all members of the school community and become familiar with the Alberta Teachers’ Association Code of Professional Conduct.

Students are held accountable to these standards and answerable to the Vice-Dean.