Mar 17, 2026  
University of Alberta Calendar 2026-2027 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2026-2027

Minor Teaching Subject: Second Languages with Language Proficiency


Students with language proficiency in any language may present documentation and complete coursework to prepare to be a second language teacher. Not all languages are taught in Alberta K-12 schools and so care should be taken to determine if the second language is a good fit for your future teaching goals.

Requirements for students with language proficiency in a second language:

Requirements (12 units)


3 to 6 units in Literature, Culture or History chosen from


See the second languages minors lists or the second languages majors lists for possible language, culture and history courses from Arabic, Cree, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, and Ukrainian. 

Note: Students must take EDSE 370  which is normally offered in the Fall Term only. 

Notes


  1. Please contact Education Student Services for specific ways to demonstrate proficiency.
  2. Please contact Education Students Services to confirm Literature, Culture or History course selection.