Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Education Program

The Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program at the University of Saskatchewan is designed for future educators who wish to teach students in a variety of educational institutions, including K to 12 schools. This program offers innovative programming, integrated on-campus and field study opportunities, and the support of experienced and caring faculty to prepare students for success from the first day of classes through to graduation.

Program Overview

• The Bachelor of Education program is a 4-year degree that can be taken full-time or part-time.
• Students can enter this program directly from high school or begin it off-campus.
• The program allows students to specialize in two teaching areas to concentrate their expertise in specific subjects.
• Students can focus on either Early Years, Middle Years, or Secondary (high school) education.

Sample First Year

A sample first-year schedule for a student in the Secondary level with a Teaching Area 1 of Biology and a Teaching Area 2 of Chemistry might include the following courses:

• Fall Term:
  • EDLC 101.0: Education Learning Community On Campus
  • EFDT 101.3: Introduction to Education
  • ENG 113.3: Literature and Composition Reading Narrative
  • BIOL 120.3: The Nature of Life
  • CHEM 112.3: General Chemistry I Structure Bonding and Properties of Materials
  • INDG 107.3: Introduction to Canadian Indigenous Studies
• Winter Term:
  • EDLC 102.0: Education Learning Community in Our City
  • ECUR 165.3: Introduction to Teaching in Secondary Schools
  • ENG 114.3: Literature and Composition Reading Culture
  • BIOL 121.3: The Diversity of Life
  • CHEM 115.3: General Chemistry II Chemical Processes
  • BIOL 222.3: The Living Plant

Featured Classes

Some of the classes that are part of the Bachelor of Education degree include:

• EFDT 301: Educator Identity in Contexts Anti Oppressive and Ethical Beginnings
• EDST 321: Field Experience Learning in Contexts
• EXPR 422: Professional Extended Practicum

Why Study Here?

The University of Saskatchewan offers hands-on learning opportunities, including pre-practicum field experiences, an extended practicum, and international opportunities. The inclusion of Indigenous knowledge and worldview is a vital component of education in Canada, and the university is committed to providing the resources and opportunities needed to fulfill this mandate.

Careers

The skills developed in the College of Education can lead to a variety of careers, including:

• Pre-K to Grade 12 teacher
• Adult educator
• Advocate
• Youth worker
• Community program coordinator
• Library services
• Politician
• Educational administrator
• Curriculum developer
• Instructional designer
• High school counsellor
• Academic advisor
• Writer
• Artist
• Musician
• Business administrator
• Entrepreneur
• Health and recreation staff

Tuition Estimates

The estimated tuition fees for the Bachelor of Education program are: | Canadian students | International students | --- | --- | --- | | Tuition | $7,862 | $38,051 | Student fees | $1,308.24 | $1,308.24 | Books | $1,500 | $1,500 | Total | $10,670.24 | $40,859.24

Program Options

The Bachelor of Education degree is offered by the College of Education, with two options:

• Early/Middle Years: for students who want to teach students in Prekindergarten to Grade 8
• Secondary: for students who want to teach students in Grades 9 through 12

Teaching Areas

Students in the Bachelor of Education program will choose two teaching areas in which to specialize. The teaching areas for Early/Middle Years include:

• Arts education
• English language arts
• Indigenous studies
• Mathematics
• Cree
• French
• Languages
• Physical education
• Science
• Social sciences / social studies The teaching areas for Secondary include:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Drama
• English language arts
• Indigenous studies
• Mathematics
• Cree
• French
• Physical education
• Physics
• Practical and Applied Arts
• Social sciences/social studies
• Visual arts

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements depend on the student's situation. High school students or graduates, university/college students or graduates, and international students must meet specific requirements.

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines for the Bachelor of Education program are:

• Fall term: February 15, with documents due by March 1
• Early admission deadline: December 1, with documents due by December 1

Related Programs

Related programs include:

• Formal Reasoning
• Indigenous Languages
• Kinesiology and Education Combined Program
• Music Education
• Special Education