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Mar 16, 2026
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University of Alberta Calendar 2026-2027
Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education - After Degree
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General Information
Applicants having a first undergraduate degree may apply to the BEd After Degree in either the Elementary or Secondary Route. Underlying Principles The following principles underlie all teacher preparation programs: - The education of a teacher is a continuous, life-long process. In addition to emphasizing basic or fundamental preparation, the initial pre-service experience should aid the development of attitudes that encourage self-evaluation and improvement, and the acquisition of knowledge and skills that facilitate life-long learning.
- All teacher preparation degree programs provide intending teachers with essential practical skills, a knowledge of theory and its relationship to practice, liberal studies, and subject-matter competence.
- The Faculty of Education is committed to providing quality teacher preparation programs and recognizes the importance of continuously monitoring, evaluating and refining its offerings to adequately reflect changes in society and advances in knowledge.
Program Planning Students are responsible for being acquainted with all applicable regulations and meeting the requirements for the degree as outlined. Any exceptions to the requirements must be approved in writing by the Associate Dean with one copy to be placed in the student’s file and one to be given to the student. Secondary Education Secondary Education prepares teachers to teach in a major and minor curricular area at the secondary school level (Grades 7-12). Teaching proficiency depends on knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, professional ethics, sensitivity to and respect for students and the sociocultural contexts in which they live, and an understanding of schooling in their social/political/economic environment. Components of the Program
All students in the Secondary Route must choose a Major teaching subject (30-36 units) and Minor teaching subject (12-18 units). Students may also complete a second Minor teaching subject (12 units). Available Majors are listed in Requirements for Major Teaching Subject, and available Minors are listed in Requirements for Minor Teaching Subject. Students pursuing the Secondary Route are strongly encouraged to take the following components as early as possible in their program: EDU 210 , EDU 211 , EDFX 200 , at least 9 units in the Major teaching subject, at least 9 units in the Minor teaching subject all of which are required for later professional terms. The Secondary Education route includes work integrated learning (WIL) of one week (10 half-days) of classroom observation and 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). Program Requirements
The Secondary After Degree is based on 48-54 units of Education Course Requirements and additional Program Completion Requirements. Requirements completed prior to admission may reduce the length of the program. Education Course Requirements (54 units) (See Note 1)
Introductory Education Courses (12 units)
Note: Introductory Education Courses should be taken prior to the Introductory Professional Term. Advanced Education Courses (27 units)
- EDSE 3XX (3 units) Curriculum and Teaching for Secondary School Majors I
- EDSE 3XX (3 units) Curriculum and Teaching for Secondary School Minors (see Note 1a)
- EDSE 4XX (6 units) Curriculum and Teaching for Secondary School Majors II
3 units chosen from courses that explore Social Foundations and International Studies in Education (SFISE)
Field Experience (15 units)
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: - 3 units in English Literature or Composition
- 30-36 units in the major teaching subject
- 12-18 units in the minor teaching subject
Notes
- Notes on courses for major and minor teaching subject:
- 9 units in the minor teaching subject is a prerequisite for EDSE 3XX. See Requirements for Minor Teaching Subject for the specific EDSE 3XX course required.
- 24 units in the major teaching subject and the Introductory Professional Term are prerequisites for the Advanced Professional Term. See Requirements for Major Teaching Subject for the specific EDSE 4XX course required.
- In addition to the 30-36 units of courses that comprise the Major, 9 units of Curriculum and Teaching courses are associated with the Major which address the program of studies and the processes that facilitate students’ learning.
- In addition to the 12-18 units of courses that comprise the Minor, 3 units of Curriculum and Teaching courses are associated with the Minor which also address the program of studies and the processes that facilitate students’ learning.
- Students enrolled in Introductory and Advanced Professional Terms should note the following:
- Non-standard dates and deadlines apply - please see important dates and deadlines for these terms.
- Courses are offered in a condensed format.
- Please check important dates and deadlines on the Education Student Services website.
Requirements for Major Teaching Subject
Requirements for Minor Teaching Subject
(Education Chart 2) Requirements for Optional Second Minor Teaching Subject
With careful planning, students may be able to complete a second minor teaching subject. The second minor teaching subject should normally be in a different teaching area (STEM, Humanities, Fine Arts, Second Languages, etc.) to allow for greater teaching flexibility in schools. Students with majors and minors in areas of science should NOT do a second minor in a science area. Please contact Education Student Services for help with program planning and second minor options. |
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