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Faculty of

Education

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Consistently ranked among the top four faculties of education in Canada, the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Education is home to award-winning teachers, internationally recognized researchers, educational innovators, and community leaders.

Central to our Faculty’s guiding principles is the Cree concept of mâmawohkamâtowin — a way of being that collectively orients our work in ethical, caring, cooperative and compassionate ways to serve our students.

Our Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Become a professional educator equipped with the tools you need to lead a classroom full of inquisitive minds to a brighter future.

Graduate Programs

From master’s and doctoral degrees to graduate certificates, find the program that meets your goals and fits into your busy life.

Professional Learning

Enhance your professional practice with a master’s program or a certificate that can ladder into a master’s degree, or try a graduate-level course as a Non-Degree Graduate Student or through Open Studies.

English Language Program

Learn more than words and phrases – explore interesting ideas, discover other cultures and develop new communication skills that will take you around the world.

Indigenous Teacher Education and Leadership

Learn about our unique undergraduate and youth programming streams focused on expanding knowledge of Indigenous language, culture and perspectives on teaching and learning.

Teacher Certification Programming

This information is for those who have already completed teacher education/certification outside of Alberta or Alberta teachers who are seeking re-certification through Alberta Education.

Events

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Inaugural Faculty of Education Iftar

Thursday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m.

Please join the Faculty of Education, as we host our first Iftar Dinner, hosted by the Centre for Research for Teacher Education and Development (CRTED) as a space for collective gathering, reflection, and support.

While the primary audience is the Muslim community, the Iftar will be open to all members of the Faculty of Education and broader communities, Muslim and non-Muslim alike. By welcoming allies, colleagues, and peers, we aim to encourage cross-cultural learning, interfaith dialogue, and community building.

This event is particularly important for any students who self-identify as newcomers, displaced, and international students, many of whom may be spending Ramadan away from family for the first time. By offering a warm and inclusive gathering, we hope to create a supportive environment that embodies the principles of mutual aid and collective care.

 

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Shape the Future

Our Education students are tomorrow’s change makers—tackling today's challenges to create more inclusive, informed and inspired learning environments. They will break down barriers, push the boundaries of education research and practice, and ignite the curiosity of future generations. They will, with your support. Join the Shape the Future campaign and help us provide students with the resources and experiences they need to become educational innovators and community leaders.

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Current Undergraduate Students

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Current Graduate Students

Continuing your program this year? Find helpful resources for course selection and degree completion.

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