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BEd Elementary Education (Generalist Degree) at University of Alberta

University of Alberta, Canada

Programme overview

Prepares graduates to teach Kindergarten to Grade 6 in a diverse, multicultural society. A general teaching degree with no subject major; graduates are recommended for Alberta teacher certification.

Faculty: Faculty of Education  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Covers all required elementary school subjects, with a five-week Introductory Professional Term and a nine-week Advanced Professional Term. The Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (ATEP) is a specialized route for Indigenous students.

Career pathways

Elementary School Teacher, Adult Educator, Corporate Trainer, Educational Counsellor, ESL Teacher, Post-Secondary Advisor

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Application information

Entry requirements

Direct entry from high school; requirements listed by province. Mathematics 30-2 is accepted for admission, though Mathematics 30-1 is a prerequisite for some required courses. English language proficiency required.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate terms are Fall (classes begin September), Winter, Spring and Summer; applications for Fall 2027 and Spring and Summer 2027 admission are open.

Applications for admission, awards and residence open on 1 October 2026; applications for Spring and Summer 2027 admission also open on 1 October 2026. The deadline to submit an application for most programs for Fall 2027 is 1 March 2027 (some programs have extended deadlines). Entrance award application deadline is 10 January 2027. Applications are submitted online at apply.ualberta.ca.

The application fee is non-refundable, mandatory and not waived; international applicants pay $150 ($100 for current or former students). A $5,000 tuition deposit is required to accept an international offer ($1,000 for students already studying in Canada).

Apply through the official page: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/admissions/index.html

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