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3.1.2 Werklund School of Education - Five-Year BEd (Concurrent) Program


New applicants should refer to A.5 in the Admissions section of this Calendar for regulations regarding University admission requirements.

High school course requirements for admission to the Five-Year BEd (Concurrent) program are determined by the co-degree faculty (Faculty of Arts, Science or Kinesiology). The Werklund School of Education does not have additional course requirements for admission to the Concurrent program. Enrolment in the Werklund School of Education is limited and students will be admitted on a competitive basis. Meeting the minimum requirements for the Faculty of Arts, Science, or Kinesiology, or the minimum requirements for the BEd, does not guarantee admission to the Werklund School of Education.


The Werklund School of Education in partnership with the Faculties of Arts, Science, and Kinesiology offers a number of Five-Year BEd (Concurrent) degree programs.

The following Education courses must be completed. Consult with the partner faculty for the required non-Education courses.

  • Education 201, 420, 427, 430, 435, 445, 450, 456, 460, 521, 525, 530, 535, 551, and 556

  • One of the following: 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568 or 569 

The following Field Experience courses must be completed successfully with a grade of "CR" (Completed Requirements):

  • Education 440, 465, 540, 560

The following Non-Education course is required for teacher certification:

  • 3 units - English or French Literature


Concurrent Degree Combinations

Concurrent students may select from the following teachable subject area and co-degree major combinations:

Elementary Route Teachable Subjects

Allowable Co-Degree Majors

Early Childhood Education, English Language Arts, English Language Learners, French, Inclusive Education, Mathematics, Science, Second Languages, Social Studies, and Social Studies – Revitalization of Indigenous Languages

Arts Majors - Canadian Studies(1), Global Development Studies, English, French, Geography, History, International Indigenous Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, Spanish, Multidisciplinary Studies*
Kinesiology Majors - Kinesiology
Science Majors - General Mathematics, Natural Sciences**
*Multidisciplinary Studies may only pair with Early Childhood Education, English Language Arts, English Language Learners, Inclusive Education, Second Languages, Social Studies, and Social Studies – Revitalization of Indigenous Languages
**Concentrations only allowed in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics

Fine Arts – Drama

Arts Majors – BFA Drama

Fine Arts – Music

Arts Majors – BMus - Music Education

Fine Arts – Visual Studies

Arts Majors – BFA Visual Studies

Physical Education

Kinesiology (Kinesiology Major)

Physical Education

Kinesiology (Leadership in Pedagogy and Coaching(1))

Secondary Route Teachable Subjects

Allowable Co-Degree Majors

English Language Arts

Arts Majors – English

Fine Arts – Dance

Arts Majors – Dance, Dance Pedagogy Concentration

Fine Arts – Drama

Arts Majors – BFA Drama

Fine Arts – Music

Arts Majors – BMus - Music Education

Fine Arts – Visual Studies

Arts Majors – BFA Visual Studies

French

Arts Majors – French

Mathematics

Science Majors - General Mathematics

Physical Education

Kinesiology Majors – Kinesiology, Leadership in Pedagogy and Coaching1

Science - Biology

Science Majors – Natural Sciences**

**Must have C1 in Biology; C2 in Chemistry or Physics

Science - Chemistry

Science Majors - Natural Sciences**

**Must have C1 in Chemistry; C2 in Biology or Physics

Science - Physics

Science Majors – Natural Sciences**

**Must have C1 in Physics; C2 in Biology or Chemistry

Second Languages

Arts Majors – Spanish

Social Studies

Arts Majors – Canadian Studies(1), Global Development Studies, Geography, History, International Indigenous Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Sociology

(1)Admission to these programs is suspended.


Change of Program to the Five-Year BEd (Concurrent) Program

Students who wish to complete a change of program can have up to 60 units in transferable courses at the post-secondary level by the end of the Winter Term preceding their desired Fall Term admission. See A.5.3.1 Transfer Admission Requirements for more information.

The standard structure within the Five-Year Concurrent BEd program is for students to do the first three years within their co-operating faculty (Faculty of Arts, Science, or Kinesiology) and the last two years within Education. Students must end the Concurrent BEd program completing 500-level Education courses.


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