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Bachelor of Education

Contact:
Brad McDiarmid
Chairperson

Program Information:
E-mail:  inquire@rdc.ab.ca
Phone: 403.342.3400  OR  1.888.732.4630

One-and Two-Year University Transfer Program

For the most current university program and transfer information, please see the Academic Advising homepage.  Click on Academic Planning Guides.

The Program

Graduates of the four-year Bachelor of Education program (University of Alberta) and the five-year combined degree program (University of Alberta and Lethbridge) are eligible to apply for Teacher Certification in the Province of Alberta and all other provinces. RDC offers up to two years of these programs.

Your educational experience is further enhanced through active participation in the Education Undergraduate Society (EUS). Membership in this society entitles you to attend conferences, conventions and other activities of the Alberta Teachers' Association.

Transfer Features

You may transfer up to 60 credits taken at RDC to the university of your choice. Some routes and majors may require transfer after one year if RDC does not offer all needed courses.

Before planning your program and registering, decide on the university you want to attend, the grade level you want to teach, and the subject area in which you want to specialize. (See details under "University Programs.")

The University of Calgary offers a two-year after-degree Bachelor of Education (Master of Teaching Program).  Students need to complete a recognized undergraduate degree prior to entering this program.

The Calgary Faculty of Education continues to offer a number of five-year combined degree programs in which you can attain both a Bachelor of Education and another Bachelor degree at the same time. Interested students should contact the University of Calgary or an Academic Advisor.

Transfer institutions accept a limited number of students to the Bachelor of Education program. Successful transfer is based on proper course selection, credit hours completed, grade point average (G.P.A.), and other requirements. These requirements vary depending on which university, route, and major/minor you choose. Some routes and majors are more competitive than others and may require a higher grade point average for transfer.

Detailed information regarding course selection and transfer requirements for University of Alberta and University of Lethbridge are provided by RDC before you register. If you plan to transfer elsewhere, you may need to contact your destination university or college regarding course planning. Academic Advisors at RDC can assist you in this process.

Admission Requirements

Related Link: Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. Visit the Admissions page for detailed group descriptions.

1. Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:
a. ELA 30-1
b. Three subjects from Group A or C
c. Subject from Group A, B, C, or D

OR

2. Mature Student
You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:
a. ELA 30-1
b. Subject from Group A or C

Note: If you are admitted as a Mature Student, you still must meet prerequisite requirements for university transfer courses. (Prerequisites for RDC university transfer courses are listed under the course descriptions).  You may have to take more 30-level high school subjects than the minimum stated above, in order to complete courses needed for your degree.

Completion of Math 30 (Pure) is highly recommended, especially for the Elementary Education Program.

Important Notes: 

For interim certification applicants must provide evidence of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency and must be proficient in English or French.

Students should be aware that all persons applying for certification as a teacher in Alberta will be subject to the following restrictions on eligibility:
Except where the Minister of Education decides otherwise, the Registrar, Teacher Development and Certification, shall not issue a teaching certificate to:

a. a person who has been convicted for an indictable offense under the Criminal Code; or
b. a person whom the Registrar has reason to believe should not be issued a certificate.

The Registrar shall refuse to issue a teaching certificate to any applicant possessing an indictable criminal conviction. The Registrar may refuse to issue a teaching certificate to an applicant possessing a criminal conviction of a nature deemed unsuitable for teaching children or for any other reason. Applicants may appeal the decision of the Registrar to a Certification Appeal Committee established by the Minister. Appeals must be made in writing within 30 days of being advised of the Registrar's decision not to issue a certificate.

For additional information please contact the Registrar, Teacher Development and Certification, Alberta Education at 310.000 and then 780.427.2045.

University Programs

Legend:

  • + Apply to the Kinesiology program.
  • * Transfer after one year may be necessary.
  • ** Transfer may be difficult at this time. Courses needed may not be available at RDC. You should have an alternate major in mind and/or apply directly to the University.
  • *** Graduates of the Music, Theatre Studies (Performance or Technology majors only) and Visual Arts diplomas may apply to the University of Lethbridge's post-diploma BMus/BEd or BFA/BEd and complete these two degrees with an additional 35 courses.

Please see an Academic Advisor if you have questions about the Music, Theatre Studies or Visual Arts programs.

University of Alberta
Elementary (Kindergarten to Grade 6)
Generalist Program
Minors include:

  • Early Childhood Education
  • Educational Psychology
  • English as a Second Language **
  • Fine Arts  
  • Language and Literacy
  • Mathematics/Science
  • Music Education * 
  • Native Education  **
  • Physical Education
  • Second Languages: (French) * 
  • Second Languages: (Spanish) * 
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education * 
  • Visual Studies *

Secondary (Grades 7-12)
Majors include:

  • Art * **
  • Biological Sciences
  • Career & Technology Studies * **
  • Chemistry
  • English Language Arts
  • General Sciences
  • Mathematics *
  • Music *
  • Physical Education
  • Physical Sciences
  • Physics *
  • Second Languages (French) *
  • Second Languages (Spanish) *
  • Social Studies

Minors include:

All major subjects above and

  • Drama
  • Health Education
  • Instructional Technology **  
  • Special Education

University of Lethbridge
Students completing a combined degree through the U of L take two majors, one major for each degree.

Degree - BA/BEd

  • Art - Art Education *  
  • Dramatic Arts - Drama Education * 
  • English - English Language Arts Education
  • General Humanities - English Language Arts Education
  • Geography - Social Studies Education * 
  • French - Modern Languages Education *
  • French/Spanish - Modern Languages Education French/Spanish *
  • Kinesiology - Physical Education +
  • General Social Science - Physical Education + 
  • General Social Science - Social Studies Education
  • Economics - Social Studies Education*
  • History - Social Studies Education*
  • Political Science - Social Studies Education * 
  • Sociology - Social Studies Education

Degree - BFA/BEd

  • Art - Art Education***

Degree - BFA/BEd

  • Dramatic Arts - Drama Education***

Degree - BMgmt/BEd

  • General Management - Career & Technology Studies: Business Focus

Degree - BMus/BEd

  • Music - Music Education***

Degree - BSc/BEd

  • Math - Mathematics Education*
  • General Sciences - Mathematics Education*
  • Biological Sciences - Science Education
  • Chemistry - Science Education*
  • General Sciences - Science Education*
  • Geography - Science Education *

(Year 1 & 2)

Please note that these credits are U of A credits and U of L credits.

University of Alberta - Elementary Route

  • EDUC 250 or Education Option (3 credits)
  • EDPY 200 (3 credits)
  • EDIT 302 (3 credits)
  • English (6 credits)
  • Fine Arts (3 credits)
  • Health (3 credits)
  • Mathematics (3 credits)
  • Natural Science (3 credits)
  • Physical Education (3 credits)
  • Social Science (3 credits)
  • Options/Minor Courses (27 credits)

University of Alberta - Middle Years Route

  • EDUC 250 (3 credits)
  • EDPY 200 (3 credits)
  • EDIT 302 (3 credits)
  • English (6 credits)
  • Fine Arts (3 credits)
  • Health (3 credits)
  • Mathematics (3 credits)
  • Natural Science (3 credits)
  • Physical Education (3 credits)
  • Social Science (3 credits)
  • Non-Education Options (24 credits)
  • Open Option (3 credits)

University of Alberta - Secondary Route

  • EDIT 302 (3 credits)
  • EDUC 250 or Education Option (3 credits)
  • EDPY 200 (3 credits)
  • English (6 credits)
  • Major/Minor/Options (45 credits)

University of Calgary

  • Please consult with an Academic Advisor

University of Lethbridge

  • EDFX 203 (3 credits)
  • EDFN 341 or EDFN 201 (3 credits)
  • Education Options (9 credits)
  • Major (24 or 33 credits)
  • Options (21 or 12 credits).

Canadian University College

Canadian University College provides students with the opportunity to transfer into the Bachelor of Education (4-yr) program.  To meet the core, cognate, minor, specialization and major requirements for transfer into these programs, you should consult with Canadian University College, School of Education.

Program Cost Estimates


Graduation Requirements

You must pass 20 term university transfer courses or a minimum of 60 credit hours, and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 to receive a Diploma in University Transfer Studies.