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* |
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.