Why study this program?
All students in the Elementary degree program are enrolled in a Generalist program that prepares you to instruct all of the required elementary-school subjects. Unlike Secondary Education, you will not select a major in a specific area of study.
Why study Elementary Education at the University of Alberta?
Teaching is a calling, and elementary education is a truly special career. Our Bachelor of Education (Elementary) degree in the Faculty of Education prepares you to facilitate the learning of all children from Kindergarten to Grade 6 within our diverse and multicultural society.
The Elementary Education program includes a five-week Introductory Professional Term (IPT) and a nine-week Advanced Professional Term (APT). This degree can be taken as a four-year program or as an after-degree. Upon completion of this program, you 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, and students can study full-time and part-time to ensure their education fits their lifestyle. To be considered for admission, students must meet the specific entrance requirements and follow all application instructions for the cohort they are applying to.
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Jessie is a Métis student in the Elementary Education program. She is also a trained opera singer.
Admissions Requirements for 2025 - 2026
This information is for students applying directly from high school. Transfer students: see the Calendar
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Mathematics 30-2 may be used for admission to the Faculty of Education although Mathematics 30-1 is a prerequisites for some required courses.
Submission of the Casper test is required to be evaluated for Admission to the program (ATEP program is excluded). More information on the Casper test requirement, dates and deadlines can be found on the Faculty of Education Casper Test Website.
Because the U of A wants you to succeed, our admissions policy ensures that all students, regardless of citizenship, have the language skills they need to understand, participate and learn in our classes. The primary language of instruction in our classes, with the exception of those at the Faculté Saint-Jean, is English. For more information on the English Language Proficiency policy refer to the U of A Calendar. Information on writing ELP examinations is also available.
At the U of A, we are committed to encouraging Indigenous Students in their work towards a degree. Indigenous students have been under-represented in higher education in Canada, thus our policy is aimed at increasing opportunity, with the goal of our Aboriginal student population being representative of the public we serve. For more information on Admission of Indigenous Students refer to the U of A Calendar.
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