Secondary Education

University of Alberta

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4 years
Duration (years)
4 years
University of Alberta Faculty of Education · program planning
Required student teaching placements
Work experience
Required student teaching placements
University of Alberta Education 2027–28 viewbook

Deadlines

October 2026

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Next deadlineThursday, October 1, 2026

2 deadlines

Applications open for admission, awards and residence
2027 entry
Admission, entrance awards and residence applications open on the same date.
Official deadline
Applications open. Spring and Summer 2027 admission
Spring and Summer 2027 entry
Official deadline

Other deadline details

No central deadline published by ApplyAlbertaApplyAlberta, deadlines are set per institutionRecurring annual · Every year

No central deadline published by ApplyAlberta
ApplyAlberta handles applications, but each institution publishes its own deadlines and fees

Full source wording

ApplyAlberta publishes NO deadline dates at all on its public pages. Its How to Apply page describes the process only: verbatim, "Now you will 'Start a New Application' at the institution of your choice. You will be directed to the institution's application portal where you will apply and pay any application fees", and "All application fees are paid directly to the institution you are applying to. Each institution has its own unique application fees". Deadlines must be read from each of Alberta's 26 publicly-funded institutions.

SourceChecked Aug 14, 2026

Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Check the university’s requirements for your province and applicant category.

One English equivalent: ENG4U, EAE4U, EAL4U or ETS4U.
Three approved subjects from the academic list in the Faculty of Education guide.
One approved additional subject from the faculty’s published options.
Specific teachable majors or minors may require particular high-school courses.
Meet the published spoken English proficiency requirement.

Application steps

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
University of Alberta Faculty of Education admission requirementsUniversity of Alberta Faculty of Education admission requirements
Step 2Apply through ApplyAlberta
- Create your application and select this program.
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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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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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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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Degree requirements

Credits and degree requirements

The degree requires 120 University of Alberta units.
Choose a 30- to 36-unit teaching major and a 12- to 18-unit teaching minor. The degree includes 15 units of field experience.

References

Program facts

Entering averageNot published

The university does not publish a comparable percentage minimum or entering-average range for this program.

Work experienceRequired student teaching placements

Check work experience options

Majors & specializations

Art

BEd

Prepare to teach visual arts in junior and senior high school.

Published requirements

Courses

Standalone Secondary Education BEd teaching subject and introductory requirements.

Years 1–3 · Introductory Education courses5 listed

Complete these 15 units before the Introductory Professional Term.

EDFX 200Orientation Field Experience
Develop observation and reflective practice through ten half-days of school-based field experience.
UAlberta Catalogue · EDFX 200
EDPY 302Learning and Development from Infancy to Adolescence
Study physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development and learning from infancy through adolescence.
UAlberta Catalogue · EDPY 302
EDU 100Contexts of Education
Examine the contexts of educational practice and relationships among educators and learners.
UAlberta Catalogue · EDU 100
EDU 210Introduction to Educational Technology
Examine the role of technology in education and gain practical experience using it.
UAlberta Catalogue · EDU 210
EDU 211Aboriginal Education and Contexts for Professional and Personal Engagement
Study Indigenous histories, educational experiences, and knowledge systems in the context of teacher preparation.
UAlberta Catalogue · EDU 211