Program Overview

Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education

The Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education is a four-year program that prepares students to instruct all of the required elementary-school subjects. This Generalist program is designed to facilitate the learning of all children from Kindergarten to Grade 6 within our diverse and multicultural society.

Why Study Elementary Education at the University of Alberta?

Teaching is a calling, and elementary education is a truly special career. The Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta prepares students to become exceptional educators, equipped to make a positive impact on the lives of their students.

Program Structure

The Elementary Education program includes a five-week Introductory Professional Term (IPT) and a nine-week Advanced Professional Term (APT). Upon completion of this program, students will earn a Bachelor of Education degree (BEd) and be recommended for teacher certification in Alberta.

Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (ATEP)

The Aboriginal Teacher Education Program is a specialized route for Indigenous students to a Bachelor of Education (Elementary) degree. ATEP offers flexible course offerings in both in-person and online formats, allowing students to study full-time and part-time to ensure their education fits their lifestyle.

Possible Careers

• Adult Educator
  • Child and Youth Care Worker
  • Corporate Trainer
  • Educational Counsellor
  • Educational Policy Analyst
  • Elementary School Teacher
  • English as a Second Language Teacher
  • Post-Secondary Advisor
  • Secondary School Teacher
  • Volunteer Coordinator

Program Requirements

Admissions Requirements for 2026 - 2027

To be considered for admission, students must meet the specific entrance requirements, which include:

• One of the following courses: English Language Arts 30-1
• One of the following subjects:
  • Fine Arts
    • Choral Music 30
    • Drama 30
    • Performing Arts 35A
    • Art 30
    • Art 31
    • General Music 30
    • Musical Theatre 35
    • Instrumental Music 30
    • Adv Acting/Touring Theatre 35
    • Applied Graphic Arts 35
    • Audio 35
    • Ballet 35
    • Choir 35
    • CommunicationTech Adv(CTS-5Cr)
    • Contemporary Dance 35
    • Dance 35
    • Portfolio Art 35
    • Dance Composition 35
    • Design Thinking Innovation 35
    • Directing 35
    • Drawing(Adv Techn) 35(CTS-5Cr)
    • Film & Media Arts 35(CTS-5Cr)
    • Guitar 35
    • Instrumental Jazz 35
    • Jazz Dance 35
    • Musical Theatre Performance 35
    • Technical Theatre EPS 35
    • Pottery/Ceramics(Adv Techn) 35
    • Technical Theatre 35 (5Cr)
    • Theatre Arts 35
    • Vocal Jazz 35
  • Humanities
    • Macro-Economics 30 and Micro-Economics 30
    • Aboriginal Studies 30
    • CTS-Enterprise&Innovat-5Credit
    • CTS-Financial Mgmt Adv-5Credit
    • CTS-Mgmt & Market Adv-5Credit
    • History Americas 30 (IB)
    • Social Studies 30-1
  • Languages other than English
    • German Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • German Language Arts 30
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Spanish Language Arts 30
    • Russian Lang & Culture 35 3Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Chinese Language Arts 30
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 35
    • Cree L & C 30-12Y
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Cree Language & Culture 30-9Y
    • Swedish L & C 35-3Y
    • Hebrew Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Hebrew Language Arts 35
    • Dene Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Filipino Lang & Culture 35-3Y
    • Korean Lang & Culture 35
    • Polish Language & Arts 35
    • Nakoda Lang & Culture 35-12Y
    • Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 3Y
    • Tsuut'ina Lang &Culture 35-12Y
    • Francais 30-1
    • Francais 30-2
    • French 30-9Y
    • French 31
    • French Language Arts 30-1
    • French Language Arts 30-2
    • Hungarian Lang & Culture 35-3Y
    • Am Sgn Lng & Deaf Culture 35
    • Am Sign L & C 35-9Y
    • French 30-3Y
    • French Language Arts 20-1
    • Ukrainian Lang Arts 30
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Arabic L & C 35-12Y
    • Arabic L & C 35-6Y
    • Arabic Language Arts 30
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-12Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Latin 30
    • Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30
    • Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30-12Y
    • Portuguese Lang &Culture 35-3Y
  • Options
    • Foods Adv (CTS-5Cr)
    • Agriculture Adv (CTS-5Cr)
    • Forestry Adv (CTS-5Cr)
    • Wildlife Adv (CTS-5Cr)
    • CTS-Cosmetology Adv-5Credit
  • Physical Education
    • Exercise Science 35
    • Physical Education 30 (5Cr)
    • Rec Leadership Adv (CTS-5cr)
  • Math/Sciences
    • Physics 30
    • Computing Science ADV(CTS-5Cr)
    • Chemistry 30
    • Mathematics 30-2*
    • Mathematics 30-1
    • Mathematics 31
    • Biology 30
    • Science 30
• Three of the following subjects:
  • Humanities
    • Macro-Economics 30 and Micro-Economics 30
    • Aboriginal Studies 30
    • History Americas 30 (IB)
    • Social Studies 30-1
    • CTS-Enterprise&Innovat-5Credit
    • CTS-Financial Mgmt Adv-5Credit
    • CTS-Mgmt & Market Adv-5Credit
  • Languages other than English
    • Dene Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Filipino Lang & Culture 35-3Y
    • Korean Lang & Culture 35
    • Polish Language & Arts 35
    • Nakoda Lang & Culture 35-12Y
    • Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Polish Lang & Culture 35 - 3Y
    • Tsuut'ina Lang &Culture 35-12Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Japanese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Arabic L & C 35-12Y
    • Arabic L & C 35-6Y
    • Arabic Language Arts 30
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Spanish Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Spanish Language Arts 30
    • Hungarian Lang & Culture 35-3Y
    • Francais 30-1
    • Francais 30-2
    • French 30-9Y
    • French 31
    • French Language Arts 30-1
    • French Language Arts 30-2
    • Swedish L & C 35-3Y
    • Hebrew Lang & Culture 35 - 12Y
    • Hebrew Language Arts 35
    • Latin 30
    • French 30-3Y
    • French Language Arts 20-1
    • German Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • German Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • German Language Arts 30
    • Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30
    • Blackfoot Lang & Cult 30-12Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Punjabi Lang & Culture 35
    • Ukrainian Lang Arts 30
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Ukranian Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Cree L & C 30-12Y
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Cree Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Cree Language & Culture 30-9Y
    • Russian Lang & Culture 35 3Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-12Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Italian Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Am Sgn Lng & Deaf Culture 35
    • Am Sign L & C 35-9Y
    • Portuguese Lang &Culture 35-3Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-3Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-6Y
    • Chinese Lang & Culture 30-9Y
    • Chinese Language Arts 30
  • Math/Sciences
    • Biology 30
    • Physics 30
    • Mathematics 30-1
    • Science 30
    • Computing Science ADV(CTS-5Cr)
    • Mathematics 31
    • Chemistry 30
    • Mathematics 30-2*

English Language Proficiency

The University of Alberta requires all students to have the language skills necessary to understand, participate, and learn in classes. The primary language of instruction is English, and students must meet the English Language Proficiency policy.

Indigenous Applicants

The University of Alberta is committed to encouraging Indigenous students in their pursuit of a degree. The Admission of Indigenous Students policy aims to increase opportunities for Indigenous students, with the goal of representing the public they serve.

Deadline

• Fall application:
  • Domestic: March 1, 2026
  • International: March 1, 2026

Tuition and Fees

Tuition fees vary depending on the program and student status. The cost calculator can provide an estimate based on full-time enrollment, living arrangements, citizenship status, and more.

Scholarships and Financial Support

The Office of the Registrar administers over $52 million in scholarships, awards, and financial support for undergraduate students each year. Additional scholarships are available for specific faculties and programs.