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Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

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Application steps

Entry terms · Fall

Edmonton North Campus four-year BEd Elementary Education Fall 2027 intake.

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  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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  3. Step 3Non-refundable undergraduate application fee
    • $150 for new applicants and $100 for current or former University of Alberta students. Some programs have a separate fee.
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  4. Step 4Final official school and postsecondary transcripts
    • Alberta records can transfer through ApplyAlberta with consent. Ontario high school applicants arrange direct submission from their school. Transfer applicants submit all required postsecondary records; university records already held by Alberta need not be resubmitted. Final official documents must come from the issuer or ministry.
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  5. Step 5Official AP or IB results, if you took those courses
    • Applicants with Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate coursework must request an official electronic result transcript in addition to their school or postsecondary records.
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  6. Step 6Apply through the official University of Alberta application.
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  8. Step 8Pay the application fee in Launchpad. The published charge is $150 CAD for new applicants and $100 CAD for current or previous University of Alberta students.
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Applicant pathways
High School (Direct-Entry) Applicants

Only the applicant category named in this degree/faculty policy; after-degree conditions do not apply to direct entry

  • High school applicants will be considered for admission based on the average of five subjects noted below:
  • Subject Requirements
  • English Language Arts 30-1
  • Three subjects from Group A and/or C (see the Admissions Chart ).
  • One additional subject from Group A, B, or C. Beginning for the Fall 2020 intake: Physical Education 30 (5 credits) or 30-level CTS (5 credits).
  • Considerations
  • Although not required for admission, it is strongly recommended that students entering Elementary Education possess Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 in order to meet the prerequisites for courses within the program.
  • Please note that for some Secondary Education Major/Minor routes, students are required to present specific 30-level courses (or equivalent) in order to complete the requirements of each Major/Minor. These courses do not have to be presented for admission but are prerequisites for university course registration.
  • The Faculty of Education accepts proficiency in an Aboriginal language recognized in Canada (e.g., Cree, Slavey, etc.) to meet a Group A admission requirement. Proficiency is measured either by a test, administered by the University if such can be arranged, or by boards of examiners appointed by the University. Candidates having passed the required test of an Aboriginal language have their averages calculated on the remaining four matriculation subjects.
  • Applicants who do not present the high school requirements or the required admission average may be considered for admission if they successfully complete at an accredited post-secondary institution *24 credits or more (to a maximum of 60) of coursework transferable to the BEd program.
  • All students are required to demonstrate English Language Proficiency and Spoken English Proficiency in addition to meeting the admission requirements for their program of choice.
  • Please review the Application Documents page for additional requirements.
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High School Applicants With Less Than 24 Credits

Only the applicant category named in this degree/faculty policy; after-degree conditions do not apply to direct entry

  • If you have completed fewer than 9 credits of transferable post-secondary coursework you will apply as an Admission from High School .
  • If you have completed 9 to 22.5 credits of transferable post-secondary coursework (typically 3-7 courses), you will need a competitive average in all post-secondary courses and a minimum 70% average in:
  • English Language Arts 30-1
  • Three subjects from Group A and/or C (see the Admissions Chart ).
  • One additional subject from Group A, B, or C. For direct-entry applicants only, beginning for the Fall 2020 intake: Physical Education 30 (5 credits), or 30-level CTS (5 credits) may be used in place of a Group B course.
  • If you are 21 years of age or older and have completed 9 to 22.5 credits of transferable post-secondary coursework, you will need a competitive average in all post-secondary courses and a minimum 70% average in:
  • One subject from Group A, B, or C.
  • If you have 24 credits or more you will apply as a Transfer Student.
  • Please review the Application Documents page for additional requirements.
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Transfer Applicants

Only the applicant category named in this degree/faculty policy; after-degree conditions do not apply to direct entry

  • General Requirements
  • Transfer students must present the successful completion of at least 24 credits transferable course weight. Students with less than 24 will be assessed based on a combination of high school and post-secondary coursework. Applicants who present less than 9 credits of transferable post-secondary coursework are considered as High School Applicants .
  • Satisfactory standing in the Faculty or post-secondary institution from which they wish to transfer;
  • An Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of at least 2.0, as well as a competitive AGPA.
  • Considerations
  • Applicants are ranked according to their AGPA, which is calculated on all university transferable coursework completed in the most recent two terms of study if they contain a minimum of 24 credits. If those two terms contain less than 24 credits, all work in the next most recent term(s) is included in the calculation until the minimum total of 24 credits is reached.
  • All students are required to demonstrate English Language Proficiency and Spoken English Proficiency in addition to meeting the admission requirements for their program of choice.
  • Admission with Transfer Credit
  • A maximum of 60 credits obtained at another post-secondary institution may be granted as transfer credit toward any Bachelor of Education program where applicable.
  • A maximum of 75 credits obtained at the University of Alberta may be granted as transfer credit toward any Bachelor of Education program where applicable.
  • The year of program an applicant is admitted to depends on the number of transferable credits applicable to the program.
  • To determine transferability of a course taken at another post-secondary institution in Alberta, Nunavut, or Northwest Territories, please use the Alberta Online Transfer Guide . You can also use the Transfer Credit Search Tool to filter available programs to see which you may be eligible to apply to. If you attended a post-secondary institution in a province other than Alberta, you may check to see if that province has a transfer guide. If your coursework transfers to a major university in that province, then it most likely will be accepted here; the Undergraduate Student Services Office in the Faculty of Education will make the final determination.
  • Please review the Application Documents page for additional requirements.
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After Degree Applicants

Only the applicant category named in this degree/faculty policy; after-degree conditions do not apply to direct entry

  • All applicants must present the following:
  • A 3- or 4-year degree from an accredited post-secondary institution
  • A competitive Admission GPA (AGPA) based on the most recent *24 transferable credits without splitting a term. Please note that the required competitive AGPAs may change from year to year and throughout the admission cycle.
  • While no specific course prerequisites exist for the After Degree, the length of the program will depend on the courses presented at the time of admission.
  • For the Secondary route, please consult the majors and minors and their requirements. Note that these requirements can be presented at the time of admission or completed as part of the After Degree.
  • *Please note that the Career and Technology Studies: Business, Administration, Finance (BIT) Major and the Second Languages: Italian are both in moratorium and no longer accepting applications.
  • Notes
  • After-Degree program requirements are subject to yearly review. The degree requirements linked are applicable to the University of Alberta Calendar.
  • All degree coursework must be completed prior to May 1st. The degree must be awarded and confirmed on your transcripts for the document deadline.
  • For all routes: if 6 credits in English Language/Literature (Elementary Education) or English/French Literature and Composition (Secondary) have not been successfully presented in the first degree, these must be successfully completed within the After Degree program to meet graduation requirements
  • If 3 credits of Mathematics/Statistics/Computing Science are not presented upon admission to the Elementary After Degree route, it must be completed within the After Degree program to meet graduation requirements.
  • Once you have applied, the University of Alberta will evaluate your application and determine whether your previous degree(s) is accredited.
  • CTS Majors who hold an applicable journey certificate or degree (e.g., provincial and federal journey certification or two-year diploma) may be granted up to 30 credits of advanced standing.
  • All students must demonstrate English Language Proficiency and Spoken English Proficiency in addition to meeting the admission requirements for their program of choice.
  • Depending on the amount of transferable coursework a student has taken as part of their previous degree, the After Degree can be between 2 and 4 years of full time study (while the Elementary program is a relatively standard 60-69 credits, the Secondary program can vary depending on previous coursework).
  • To determine transferability of a course taken at another post-secondary institution in Alberta, Nunavut, or Northwest Territories, please use the Alberta Online Transfer Guide . You can also use the Transfer Credit Search Tool to filter available programs to see which you may be eligible to apply to. If you attended a post-secondary institution in a province other than Alberta, you may check to see if that province has a transfer guide. If your coursework transfers to a major university in that province, then it most likely will be accepted here; the Undergraduate Student Services Office in the Faculty of Education will make the final determination. We are not able to assess transfer credit until after a student has applied and is admitted, and we have assessed their official transcripts.
  • Please review the Application Documents page for additional requirements.
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Four-Year Collaborative Degree Applicant Requirements

Only the applicant category named in this degree/faculty policy; after-degree conditions do not apply to direct entry

  • Applicants to our Collaborative BEd degree program must have 60 specific credits completed in order to be considered for admission to the final two years.
  • For more information regarding the collaborative program in Fort McMurray, contact Education Student Services or the Faculty Advisor of the Collaborative Elementary Education Program .
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Collaborative After-Degree Applicant Requirements

Only the applicant category named in this degree/faculty policy; after-degree conditions do not apply to direct entry

  • Applicants to the Collaborative BEd After Degree programs must present the following to be considered for admission:
  • A 3 or 4-year degree from an accredited post-secondary institution.
  • An Admission GPA (AGPA) or at least 2.0 or equivalent.
  • 6 credits of transferable coursework in English Literature/Composition.
  • Notes
  • To determine transferability of a course taken at another post-secondary institution in Alberta, Nunavut, or Northwest Territories, please use the Alberta Online Transfer Guide . You can also use the Transfer Credit Search Tool to filter available programs to see which you may be eligible to apply to. If you attended a post-secondary institution in a province other than Alberta, you may check to see if that province has a transfer guide. If your coursework transfers to a major university in that province, then it most likely will be accepted here; the Undergraduate Student Services Office in the Faculty of Education will make the final determination.
  • For additional admissions information, consult the University of Alberta calendar .
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Ontario high school

Ontario high-school applicants

  • Present Grade 12 English or its listed equivalent and four other eligible subjects under the BEd admissions rules.
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) may help meet prerequisites for courses within the degree.
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Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements
  • Complete 120 units, including a 30-unit Elementary Generalist Major and one 12-unit teaching minor.
  • Complete 21 introductory Education units and 6 English Literature and Composition units.
  • Complete 30 advanced Education units and 15 units of field experience.
  • Complete one week of classroom observation and 14 weeks of supervised student teaching.
  • Complete at least 9 units in your minor before its EDSE 300-level curriculum course.
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Program facts

Academic minimum70% minimum
Alberta direct-entry Elementary Education minimum
Work experienceRequired field experience · 5-week and 9-week placements
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Courses

North Campus four-year Elementary Education Generalist BEd. Years 1–2 include introductory and Generalist Major courses. Later courses follow the minor and professional terms.

Years 1–2 · Introductory Education5 listed

Complete these five courses before the Introductory Professional Term.

  • EDFX 200Orientation Field Experience3 credits

    Through a field experience comprised of 10 half-days and grounded in active observation, pre-service teachers will begin to develop professional noticing and reflective practice in school contexts.

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  • EDPY 302Learning and Development from Infancy to Adolescence3 credits

    This course will include theoretical and practical aspects of physical, cognitive, social and emotional development and learning during the period from infancy to adolescence (0-19 years). Pre/corequisite: EDU 100 or EDFX 200 (After Degree students).

    Published note: this course may not be taken for credit if credit for PSYCH 223, PSYCH 323 or PSYCH 327 is already awarded. May contain alternative delivery sections; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

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  • EDU 100Contexts of Education3 credits

    This course focuses on the diverse contexts of professional practice within education. It critically examines the complex social relationships among educators as professionals and learners as participants in educational institutions. Students will learn about the relationships between education and practice that are nested in social relations of learning and impacted by economic, political, and cultural factors. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in EDU 300 or equivalent.

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  • EDU 210Introduction to Educational Technology3 credits

    This course examines frameworks, trends, issues and futuristic scenarios on the role of technology in education. Students will gain hands-on experience of using technology, with a special emphasis on strategies for integrating technology into the school curriculum. Pre/corequisite: EDU 100 or EDFX 200 (After Degree students).

    Published note: Students may not receive credit for both EDU 210 and EDIT 202. May contain alternative delivery sections; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

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  • EDU 211Aboriginal Education and Contexts for Professional and Personal Engagement3 credits

    In this course, preservice teachers will continue to develop knowledge of Aboriginal peoples' histories, educational experiences, and knowledge systems, ways of knowing and being and will further develop an understanding of the implications of this knowledge to the professional roles and obligations for teachers. Students will engage in a learning process of self-and-other awareness, and will be supported by Indigenous educators, Faculty members and Elders. Pre/corequisite: EDU 100 or EDFX 200 (After Degree students). Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

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Years 1–2 · Introductory Education choices4 listed

Choose 6 units. Selected choices may also satisfy Generalist Major requirements.

  • EDEL 302Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary School Art3 credits

    This course provides an introduction to visual arts education for elementary schools. It consists of lectures, discussions, audio visual presentations, and hands-on media experiences. No visual arts background necessary. Pre/corequisite: EDFX 200.

    Published note: Not open to first year students. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

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  • EDEL 321Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Physical Education and Wellness3 credits

    This course prepares students to teach Physical Education and Wellness effectively in an elementary school setting. Students will learn through hands-on physical activities and demonstrate interpersonal teaching competencies in classroom and gymnasium settings. Pre/corequisite: EDFX 200.

    Published note: Not open to first year students.

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  • EDEL 325Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary School Music3 credits

    An introduction to the theory and practice of teaching music in the elementary classroom. Special emphasis on hands-on experience with techniques, strategies, and materials appropriate for K-6. No previous experience with music notation necessary. Pre/corequisite: EDFX 200.

    Published note: Not open to first year students.

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  • EDES 345Introduction to Health and Wellness Education3 credits

    This course prepares pre-service teachers to teach students health curricular outcomes effectively in K-12 school settings. The focus will be on curriculum, strategies, planning, and resources for teaching. Students will learn through hands-on activities and demonstrate interpersonal teaching competencies in classroom settings. Pre/corequisite: EDFX 200.

    Published note: Not open to first year students.

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Years 1–2 · English Literature and Composition2 listed

Take 3 units of literature and 3 units of English or Writing Studies. At most 6 junior English units count.

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Generalist Major · Indigenous histories and culture28 listed

Choose 3 units.

  • ANTHR 150Race and Racism3 credits

    The challenge of racism in modern societies and the response of anthropology, including the history of how the 'race' concept has been used to explain human variation.

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  • ANTHR 207Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology3 credits

    Comparative study of human society and culture, particularly non-Western communities, with special attention to the family, social structure, economics and political institutions, and religion; processes of change.

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  • ANTHR 301Introduction to Ethnographic Methods3 credits

    Examination and practice of ethnographic research methods, including observation and interviewing, and forms of ethnographic writing.

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  • ANTHR 350Kinship and Social Structure3 credits

    Anthropological approaches to kinship systems and other concepts of social organization, emphasizing non-western societies. Offered in alternate years.

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  • ANTHR 385Topics in Social Cultural Anthropology3 credits

    Consult the Department for the specific topics offered and any recommended courses to be completed prior to registering.

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  • ANTHR 393Health and Healing3 credits

    A cross-cultural study through time of the beliefs and social activities associated with health, illness and healing.

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  • ANTHR 424Visual Anthropology3 credits

    Introduction to visual media and visualization in the creation, reproduction and comprehension of culture over time, and the use of imagery in describing the anthropological subject.

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  • CHRTC 221Indigenous Spiritual Traditions and Christianity3 credits

    An exploration of cross-cultural issues focusing on Indigenous spiritual traditions and Christianity in Canada.

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  • HECOL 201Introduction to Material Culture3 credits

    The study of a range of objects and environments (from clothing to buildings) within selected time periods, and the study of particular perspectives through which such items can be interpreted. Students explore and learn about the connections between personal, social, temporal, and cultural contexts and the objects and environments that contribute to these contexts.

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  • HIST 368Histories of Indigenous Peoples and Kanata until 18703 credits

    Examines selected themes of the histories of Indigenous Peoples in what is now known as Canada (or Kanata, a word in Iroquoian meaning village or settlement) from Time Immemorial until 1870.

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  • HIST 369Histories of Indigenous Peoples and Kanata after 18703 credits

    Examines selected themes of the histories of Indigenous Peoples in what is now known as Canada (or Kanata, a word in Iroquoian meaning village or settlement) after 1870.

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  • NS 110Historical Perspectives in Indigenous Studies3 credits

    A thematic introduction to the historical relationships, colonial contexts, and social, economic, political and cultural patterns that have shaped the contemporary situation of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Not open to students with credit in NS 210. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

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  • NS 111Contemporary Perspectives in Indigenous Studies3 credits

    An introductory survey of current issues affecting Indigenous peoples in Canada and their efforts to confront their colonial relationships with and within Canadian society. Not open to students with credit in NS 211. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

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  • NS 152Introductory Cree6 credits

    A general introduction to Plains Cree (Y dialect) grammar and vocabulary, with practice in speaking and work in the language laboratory. No prior knowledge of Cree is assumed. Not open to students with matriculation standing in Cree.

    Published note: Students cannot receive credit for NS 152 and NS 153.

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  • NS 200Indigenous | Canada: Looking Forward/Looking Back3 credits

    For students from faculties outside the Faculty of Native Studies with an interest in acquiring a basic familiarity with Indigenous/non-Indigenous relationships, particularly in the lands now called Alberta and Canada. Consists of a survey of historical and contemporary relationships between Indigenous peoples and newcomers, with the aim of expanding the understandings held by many Canadians about these relationships. Not designed for Native Studies majors. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

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  • NS 201Indigenous | Canada: Looking Forward/Looking Back3 credits

    For students from faculties outside the Faculty of Native Studies with an interest in acquiring a basic familiarity with Indigenous/non-Indigenous relationships. Consists of a survey of historical and contemporary relationships between Indigenous peoples and newcomers, with the aim of expanding the understandings held by many Canadians about these relationships. This course will be delivered online. Not open to students with credit in NS 200. Not designed for Native Studies majors. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

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  • NS 240Introduction to Indigenous Legal Issues3 credits

    A critical introduction to Indigenous legal issues in Canada through historical and theoretical interpretations of legislation and major court cases from 1763 to the present. The course problematizes the neutral operation of law in society. It thereafter examines the role of law in the colonial context (with a focus on gender), the development of treaty and Aboriginal rights, the obligations of the crown, the criminalization of Indigenous peoples, and reconciliation. Sections offered at an increased rate of fee assessment; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations sections of the Calendar.

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  • NS 260Contemporary Indigenous Art3 credits

    This course is an introduction to the visual forms of contemporary Indigenous art and examines a broad selection of contemporary Indigenous art with an emphasis on the philosophical and cultural statements made through artistic expression. Emphasis will be placed on North American Indigenous artists and their visceral expressions as they explore and challenge issues of racism, cultural appropriation, gender, sexuality, representation and the colonial encounter.

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  • NS 300Traditional Cultural Foundations I3 credits

    Introduces students to the diversity of First Peoples of the Americas. First Nation traditions are treated as aspects of dynamic cultural systems that have enabled them to survive and thrive in the centuries prior to European arrival, to resist assimilation efforts, and to persist as culturally distinct peoples.

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  • NS 314History of First Nations of Western Canada3 credits

    A survey of the changes in First Nations and European/Canadian relations in western Canada. Emphasis is on First Nations historical perspectives and analyzing events and issues relevant to the various First peoples of western Canada, including treaties and the history and development of reserves.

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  • NS 320Indigenous Politics and Diplomacy3 credits

    Surveying political relationships in what is now called Canada, this course analyzes the long- standing tensions in relations between Canada and Indigenous peoples. Drawing on Indigenous perspectives, this course reexamines 300 years of political history, exploring early contact diplomacy, treaty-making, and the subsequent colonial relations that structure the contemporary situation.

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  • NS 335Indigenous Peoples and the Fur Trade3 credits

    Perspectives on the economic, cultural, demographic and geographical aspects of the Canadian fur trade will be explored historically and examined critically. The consequences of the changing relationships between Indigenous peoples and mercantile trading interests will be assessed through lectures and seminars.

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  • NS 355Indigenous Knowledge and Oral Traditions3 credits

    This course considers oral traditions as aspects of broader, culturally-defined systems of knowledge, in which stories are vehicles for encoding and transmitting knowledge about the people, their culture, and their history. It focuses on new academic and community-based approaches, as well as the complementarity of oral traditions/Indigenous knowledge and Western science. Students will explore the evolving roles of oral traditions for contemporary Indigenous peoples, including creative expression.

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  • NS 361Race, Stereotypes, and Indigeneity3 credits

    This course critically examines the history of race as a set of ideas and processes that have shaped scientific, legal, social and political constructions of Indigeneity, whiteness, and colonial realities in North America.

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  • NS 362Indigenous Women3 credits

    An interdisciplinary approach to understanding historical and contemporary experiences of Indigenous women. Examines the ways in which Indigenous women have resisted and been shaped by colonialism and other contemporary racialized gendered practices through an exploration of community, race, gender, sexuality, identity, representation, and activism. The course also considers the ways in which Indigenous knowledge shape alternative ways of conceptualizing and politicizing history, identity, place, self-determination, land rights, resources and wellbeing.

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  • NS 370The Métis: The Emergence of a People3 credits

    An examination of the factors responsible for the emergence of Métis communities in different areas at different times, with the emphasis on Canada. The development of Métis people together with lifestyles that serve to distinguish them from others will receive much attention. Where applicable, comparisons with similar experiences elsewhere in the world will be made.

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  • POL S 327Indigenous Politics in Canada3 credits

    Historical and contemporary issues in Indigenous politics in Canada.

    University of Alberta 2026–27 course catalogue · POL S 327
  • SOC 100Introductory Sociology3 credits

    An examination of the theory, methods, and substance of Sociology. The study of how societies are shaped including economy, culture, socialization, deviance, stratification, and groups. The process of social change through social movements, industrialization, etc.

    Published note: Not to be taken by students with credit in SOC 300.

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Generalist Major · Fine Arts4 listed

Choose 6 units. Other eligible subject areas include art, design, dance, drama and music.

  • EDEL 302Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary School Art3 credits

    This course provides an introduction to visual arts education for elementary schools. It consists of lectures, discussions, audio visual presentations, and hands-on media experiences. No visual arts background necessary. Pre/corequisite: EDFX 200.

    Published note: Not open to first year students. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

    Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
  • EDEL 325Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary School Music3 credits

    An introduction to the theory and practice of teaching music in the elementary classroom. Special emphasis on hands-on experience with techniques, strategies, and materials appropriate for K-6. No previous experience with music notation necessary. Pre/corequisite: EDFX 200.

    Published note: Not open to first year students.

    Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
  • HECOL 201Introduction to Material Culture3 credits

    The study of a range of objects and environments (from clothing to buildings) within selected time periods, and the study of particular perspectives through which such items can be interpreted. Students explore and learn about the connections between personal, social, temporal, and cultural contexts and the objects and environments that contribute to these contexts.

    Alberta 2026–27 current official course definition
  • NS 260Contemporary Indigenous Art3 credits

    This course is an introduction to the visual forms of contemporary Indigenous art and examines a broad selection of contemporary Indigenous art with an emphasis on the philosophical and cultural statements made through artistic expression. Emphasis will be placed on North American Indigenous artists and their visceral expressions as they explore and challenge issues of racism, cultural appropriation, gender, sexuality, representation and the colonial encounter.

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Generalist Major · Mathematics3 listed

Choose 6 units. The calendar recommends MATH 160 and MATH 260 for non-Math minors.

  • KIN 109Statistics, Measurement, and Evaluation3 credits

    This course focuses largely upon the application of descriptive and inferential statistics in the context of quantitative research. The course also introduces students to basic principles surrounding measurement error, test reliability, and validity.

    Published note: Students cannot receive credit for KIN 109 if they received credit for PEDS 109 or PEDS 309, PSYCH 211, SOC 210, STAT 141, or STAT 151.

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  • PSYCH 212Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology3 credits

    Experimental and nonexperimental methods in psychology. Topics covered include philosophy of science, measurement, reliability and validity of methods, measures, and effects; experimental quasi-experimental, and single-subject designs; biases in experimentation; and research ethics.

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  • SOC 320Introduction to Social Statistics3 credits

    Statistical reasoning and techniques used by sociologists to summarize data and test hypotheses. Topics include describing distributions, cross-tabulations, scaling, probability, correlation/regression and non-parametric tests.

    Published note: This course is intended primarily for students concentrating in Sociology. Not open to students with credit in SOC 210.

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Generalist Major · Natural Science14 listed

Choose 6 units. At least 3 units must come from the first approved list.

  • NURS 140Anatomy3 credits

    Introduction to the structure of the human body. Available to all students. Nursing students must achieve a minimum grade of C+ in order to progress in the program.

    Published note: In Fall term, this course is not open to students currently in a Nursing program with the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta. These students must take courses as outlined in the Course Sequence for their program in the University Calendar. In Winter term, this course is open to all students, including those currently in a Nursing program with the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta.

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  • NURS 150Physiology3 credits

    An introduction to human physiology. Available to all students.

    Published note: In Fall term, this course is not open to students currently in a Nursing program with the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta. These students must take courses as outlined in the Course Sequence for their program in the University Calendar. In other terms, this course is open to all students, including those currently in a Nursing program with the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta.

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  • NUTR 100Nutrition and Well-being3 credits

    Principles of nutrition. The need for and functions of the major nutrients for humans. May contain alternative delivery sections: refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

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  • KIN 100Human Anatomy3 credits

    Introductory study of human anatomy. Students learn structural and functional components of selected systems of the human body.

    Published note: Credit will be granted for only one of KIN 100 or PEDS 100.

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  • KIN 101Introduction to Human Physiology3 credits

    An introduction to human physiology from the cellular to systemic level with special emphasis on systems that adapt to exercise stress.

    Published note: Credit will be granted for only one of KIN 101 or PEDS 101.

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  • KIN 103Integrative Human Physiology3 credits

    Introduction to integrative human physiology. Focuses on the regulation, control, and integration of cellular functions in the human body with special emphasis on systems that respond to exercise stress.

    Published note: Credit will be granted for only one of KIN 101 or PEDS 101.

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  • PALEO 200Introduction to Dinosaurs in the Fossil Record3 credits

    Students will learn the fundamental processes of how and what we know about the fossil record, with a special focus on dinosaurs. Topics include fossilization, fossil collection/curation, morphological analysis, organismal evolution, paleoecology, protection of fossils, speciation, stratigraphy, and taphonomy. Students learn how paleontological research determines the ages, behaviour, breeding, life cycles, physiology, sexes and other aspects of the biology of dinosaurs and other extinct animals. This course will be delivered entirely on-line.

    Published note: Students who have obtained credit for PALEO 201 cannot take PALEO 200 for credit.

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  • PALEO 201Dinosaurs in the Fossil Record3 credits

    For students who want a deeper understanding of the fossil record, this course will augment the topics of PALEO 200 (fossilization, fossil collection/curation, morphological analysis, organismal evolution, paleoecology, protection of fossils, speciation, stratigraphy, and taphonomy) with field trips to regional museums and dig sites. Students will also learn how paleontological research determines the ages, behaviour, breeding, life cycles, physiology, sexes and other aspects of the biology of dinosaurs and other extinct animals. A portion of this course will be delivered on-line.

    Published note: Students who have obtained credit for PALEO 200 cannot take PALEO 201 for credit.

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  • CHRTC 350Science and Religion3 credits

    An examination of relationships between science and religion. Topics may include Galileo affair, geology and Noah's flood, Darwin's religious beliefs, evolution vs creation debate, intelligent design, natural evil, interpretations of Genesis 1-11.

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  • HIST 293History of Science, Technology and Medicine: Key Moments3 credits

    Pivotal events in the history of science, technology, and medicine using a wide variety of historical sources, such as photographs, artifacts, films, letters, and diaries.

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  • HIST 294An Introduction to the History of Sciences, Technology, and Medicine3 credits

    Broad survey of topics in the history of science, technology, and medicine.

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  • PHIL 217Biology, Society, and Values3 credits

    The philosophical and social impact of historical and contemporary topics in the biological sciences.

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  • PHIL 265Philosophy of Science3 credits

    An introduction to the central issues in contemporary philosophy of science. Topics may include theory evaluation, paradigm shifts and theory change, laws of nature, causation and explanation, the rationality of science and its social and historical setting.

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  • STS 200Introduction to Studies in Science, Technology and Society3 credits

    An examination of the interrelations of science, technology, society and environment, emphasizing an interdisciplinary humanities and social sciences perspective.

    Published note: not to be taken by students with credit in INT D 200.

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Generalist Major · Physical Education and Wellness10 listed

Choose 6 units. Take 3 units of physical education and 3 units of wellness coursework.

  • EDEL 321Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary Physical Education and Wellness3 credits

    This course prepares students to teach Physical Education and Wellness effectively in an elementary school setting. Students will learn through hands-on physical activities and demonstrate interpersonal teaching competencies in classroom and gymnasium settings. Pre/corequisite: EDFX 200.

    Published note: Not open to first year students.

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  • ANTHR 393Health and Healing3 credits

    A cross-cultural study through time of the beliefs and social activities associated with health, illness and healing.

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  • CHRTC 351Sex, Love and Marriage3 credits

    Questions of meaning and morality concerning sex, love, marriage, non-marital sex, parenthood, relationship and marriage breakup, celibacy, gender, and homosexuality, considered in the light of experience, the Bible, Catholic teaching, traditional and contemporary theological discussion.

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  • EDES 345Introduction to Health and Wellness Education3 credits

    This course prepares pre-service teachers to teach students health curricular outcomes effectively in K-12 school settings. The focus will be on curriculum, strategies, planning, and resources for teaching. Students will learn through hands-on activities and demonstrate interpersonal teaching competencies in classroom settings. Pre/corequisite: EDFX 200.

    Published note: Not open to first year students.

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  • HE ED 110Introduction to Personal Health and Well-Being3 credits

    Personal fitness, health, well-being and managing a healthy lifestyle.

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  • HECOL 210Intimate Relationships3 credits

    A consideration of the sociological, psychological, and personal factors affecting the development, maintenance and dissolution of intimate relationships today.

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  • HECOL 211Human Sexuality3 credits

    An inquiry into the nature of sexual behavior, its personal and cultural sources, and the personal, familial and societal implications.

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  • HECOL 410Parent-Child Relationships3 credits

    An exploration of parent-child relationships, with a concentration from infancy through adolescence. An examination of theoretical and research perspectives of parent-child relationships and the practical application of those perspectives. Not to be taken if credit received for HECOL 310.

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  • SOC 271Introduction to the Family3 credits

    An introduction to the study of family relationships and their variant forms with focus on mate selection, couple, kin, age, and gender dynamics, family dissolution or reconstitution and change. A comparative approach with emphasis on families in Canada.

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  • SPH 200Introduction to Public Health3 credits

    This course will introduce you to fundamental knowledge and concepts related to public health. Starting with the history and evolution of the discipline of public health, onto how the health of populations is protected and measured, you will gain a better appreciation of the importance of the social determinants of health and how health inequities, chronic and communicable diseases, injuries and the environment can impact health are explored. Additional topics include how promotion of healthy communities can be achieved through knowledge translation and advocacy. If you are interested in health then this course will serve as an excellent primer to your future studies in any health field. Topics are covered using a mix of lecture, discussion and interactive case study evaluation.

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Generalist Major · Canadian history15 listed

Choose 3 units in Canadian history.

  • HIST 260Pre-Confederation Canada3 credits
  • HIST 261Post-Confederation Canada3 credits
  • HIST 359Canadian Environmental History3 credits

    Brings the natural environment onto a shared stage with social, economic, political and cultural history in Canada from the last ice age to the present.

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  • HIST 360Topics in Canadian History3 credits
  • HIST 362History of Alberta3 credits

    Economic, social, and political realities that underlie the many images of Alberta.

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  • HIST 365The Canadian West to 18853 credits

    Native diplomacy and warfare, the development of fur trade societies, and European colonization to the suppression of the North-West Rebellion.

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  • HIST 366The Canadian West Since 18853 credits

    Economic, social, and political aspects of regional alienation, identity, and protest.

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  • HIST 368Histories of Indigenous Peoples and Kanata until 18703 credits

    Examines selected themes of the histories of Indigenous Peoples in what is now known as Canada (or Kanata, a word in Iroquoian meaning village or settlement) from Time Immemorial until 1870.

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  • HIST 369Histories of Indigenous Peoples and Kanata after 18703 credits

    Examines selected themes of the histories of Indigenous Peoples in what is now known as Canada (or Kanata, a word in Iroquoian meaning village or settlement) after 1870.

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  • HIST 377Canada Since 19453 credits

    Economic, political, social and cultural developments in the postwar era.

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  • NS 314History of First Nations of Western Canada3 credits

    A survey of the changes in First Nations and European/Canadian relations in western Canada. Emphasis is on First Nations historical perspectives and analyzing events and issues relevant to the various First peoples of western Canada, including treaties and the history and development of reserves.

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  • NS 320Indigenous Politics and Diplomacy3 credits

    Surveying political relationships in what is now called Canada, this course analyzes the long- standing tensions in relations between Canada and Indigenous peoples. Drawing on Indigenous perspectives, this course reexamines 300 years of political history, exploring early contact diplomacy, treaty-making, and the subsequent colonial relations that structure the contemporary situation.

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  • NS 335Indigenous Peoples and the Fur Trade3 credits

    Perspectives on the economic, cultural, demographic and geographical aspects of the Canadian fur trade will be explored historically and examined critically. The consequences of the changing relationships between Indigenous peoples and mercantile trading interests will be assessed through lectures and seminars.

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  • NS 355Indigenous Knowledge and Oral Traditions3 credits

    This course considers oral traditions as aspects of broader, culturally-defined systems of knowledge, in which stories are vehicles for encoding and transmitting knowledge about the people, their culture, and their history. It focuses on new academic and community-based approaches, as well as the complementarity of oral traditions/Indigenous knowledge and Western science. Students will explore the evolving roles of oral traditions for contemporary Indigenous peoples, including creative expression.

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  • NS 370The Métis: The Emergence of a People3 credits

    An examination of the factors responsible for the emergence of Métis communities in different areas at different times, with the emphasis on Canada. The development of Métis people together with lifestyles that serve to distinguish them from others will receive much attention. Where applicable, comparisons with similar experiences elsewhere in the world will be made.

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Year 3 · Introductory Professional Term3 listed

Normally winter. The on-campus portion precedes five weeks of supervised student teaching.

  • EDEL 305Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary School Language Arts3 credits

    This course provides an introduction to instructional approaches, teaching strategies, assignments, resources, and critical issues related to curriculum and pedagogy of language arts (reading, writing, speaking, listening, representing and viewing) in elementary classrooms. Students will learn through immersive engagement in literacies and will demonstrate interpersonal teaching competencies in class. Pre/corequisites: EDFX 200, EDU 210, and EDU 211.

    Published note: EDEL 305 is offered as part of Year 3 of the Elementary Education Program Route.

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  • EDEL 316Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary School Mathematics3 credits

    This course provides an introduction to the teaching and learning of mathematics in the elementary classroom. The focus will be on using curriculum, strategies, planning and resources to support student learning. Students will develop interpersonal teaching competencies through immersive, in-class participation and reflection. Pre/corequisites: EDFX 200, EDU 210, and EDU 211.

    Published note: EDEL 316 is offered as part of Year 3 of the Elementary Education Program Route.

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  • EDFX 325Elementary Education Route: Introductory Field Experience6 credits

    Through an introductory 25-day practicum, pre-service teachers develop pedagogical approaches in an elementary school setting by integrating theory with practice.

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Year 4 · Advanced Professional Term2 listed

Normally fall. Complete the Introductory Field Experience first. The advanced placement lasts nine weeks.

  • EDPY 301Introduction to Inclusive Education: Adapting Classroom Instruction for Students with Special Needs3 credits

    This course provides an introduction to teaching students with diverse learning support needs within the inclusive education context. Course content focuses on adapting classroom instruction and classroom environments to enhance learning for all students. For Elementary Education Route students:

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  • EDFX 425Elementary Education Route: Advanced Field Experience9 credits

    Through an advanced 45-day practicum in an elementary school setting, pre-service teachers develop toward the competencies listed in the Teaching Quality Standard.

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Years 3–4 · Advanced Education4 listed

Also complete a 300-level EDSE course tied to your minor, a 400-level EDEL option and 3 units of Social Foundations and International Studies in Education.

  • EDEL 330Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary School Science3 credits

    This course provides an introduction to teaching elementary children about science and technology. Such themes as children's learning, science/technology/society/environment connections, the Alberta program, planning and instruction and assessing children's progress will be explored. Students will learn from immersive in-class experiences, engage in small group discussions, and practice strategies to build emerging teaching competencies. Pre/corequisite: EDFX 325.

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  • EDEL 335Curriculum and Pedagogy in Elementary School Social Studies3 credits

    An introduction to planning, resources, curriculum and strategies for meeting students' needs through social studies. Students will learn through hands-on engagement and demonstrate emerging interpersonal teaching competencies through learning activities designed to develop teaching/learning skills and pedagogical knowledge. This course will help students develop and articulate their beliefs, understandings and skills in order to plan, teach, and assess social studies at the elementary level. Pre/corequisite: EDFX 325.

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  • EDPS 410Ethics and Law in Teaching3 credits

    This course will examine the ethical and legal responsibilities of teachers. Among the topics addressed will be the following: punishment and child abuse; freedom of speech and academic freedom in schools; parents' rights and teachers' professional autonomy; issues of quality such as inclusive education and the problems of racism and sexism; fairness in assessment and evaluation; teachers' private lives and public obligations; indoctrination and the teaching of value.

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  • EDPY 303Educational Assessment3 credits

    This course will introduce students to the complexity of classroom assessment as a means of supporting and measuring student learning. The intent of this course is to develop an understanding of important concepts and issues in the evaluation of a learner's knowledge and skills, and to develop competence in constructing instruments and processes to evaluate learner performance. May contain alternative delivery sections; refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar. For Elementary Education Route students:

    Published note: Successful completion of the on-campus portion of the IPT is required prior to being granted permission to continue into EDFX 325 or EDFX 350.

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Years 3–4 · Social Foundations and International Studies in Education7 listed

Choose 3 units.

  • EDPS 360Society and Education3 credits

    This course critically examines the interrelationships between society and education in Canada and internationally. The course engages social scientific theoretical frameworks and investigates key topics in education to foster student comprehension of the social structures and historical, cultural, economic, and political factors shaping educational contexts.

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  • EDPS 491Special Topics in Educational Policy Studies3 credits

    Content varies from year to year. Topics announced prior to registration period. The student's transcript carries a title descriptive of content. May be repeated when course content differs.

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  • EDPS 411Cross Cultural Studies in Education3 credits

    This course is an ethnographic study of the interrelatedness of educational and cultural practices and how they affect different social groups in Canadian and global contexts. It considers how cultural politics affect schooling, its outcomes, and the range of educational opportunities for different students in relation to their ethnocultural backgrounds. Examining both the historical and contemporary dynamics of schooling, the course examines how the schooling-larger culture interaction shapes the social, political, and economics dimensions of students' lives.

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  • EDPS 412Multicultural and Anti-Racism Education3 credits

    This course examines key theoretical and pedagogical aspects of multicultural and anti-racism education with a focus on how race, ethnicity, colonialism, and diversity shape issues of equity within school systems and the communities they serve. The course presents various social processes fundamental to shaping constructions of racial and cultural difference historically and in contemporary times, examining how such differences work at various levels, from everyday micro interactions to societal institutions and larger macro social structures.

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  • EDPS 415Sexuality, Gender, and Culture in Education3 credits

    This course explores, in theory and practice, contemporary issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in K-12 schools. It draws upon critical scholarship to explore issues related to the construction and regulation of teacher and student identities, school leadership, bullying, violence, and discrimination. We further consider the implications of policy and other targeted educational interventions to help create welcoming, respectful and safe learning and teaching environments.

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  • EDPS 422International Development Education3 credits

    This course examines the interplay of education and international development in diverse contexts of our world. Theoretical analysis and discussions will focus on different types of education, the histories of international development and globalization, as well as citizenship, social justice and human rights education. These topical foci will be complemented by specialized regional perspectives on the state of education and social development in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean region and Oceania.

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  • EDPS 425Global Education3 credits

    This course considers how global education facilitates critical understanding concerning the contradictions of capitalist development and globalization for the Global South by addressing: dispossession-displacement-slumization of Indigenous Peoples and peasants; land, water, hunger and food sovereignty; migrant labor; poverty-inequality-debt; environment; conflict-peace; development-racism; educational neocolonialism; human rights, NGOs and social movements.

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Elective choices
  • Choose 6–12 units of open options, depending on overlap between introductory education and Generalist Major choices.
  • A course can satisfy more than one requirement, but its units count only once toward the degree.
  • The Calendar lists the eligible minors and separate options for a second teaching minor.
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Careers

Career examples

  • Elementary school teacher
  • Adult educator
  • Child and youth care worker
Scope and qualifications

University of Alberta examples. This route prepares Kindergarten to Grade 6 teachers. Alberta teaching certification and any role-specific requirements apply.

Professional recognition

The university recommends successful BEd graduates for Alberta teacher certification. Alberta Education issues the certificate.

Scope and qualifications

University of Alberta examples. This route prepares Kindergarten to Grade 6 teachers. Alberta teaching certification and any role-specific requirements apply.

AccreditationUniversity of Alberta Elementary Education program and career examplesAlberta teacher certification

Costs

Elementary Education

Published tuition

2026–27 domestic · Fall 2027 international entry · Domestic per course · International per year · CAD

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Tuition$729.36 / 3-unit standard course

Domestic rate is for the stated course type. International tuition excludes non-tuition fees, books and living costs.

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