Bachelor of Education (TEN), Collaborative Degree Completion 
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Teacher Education North offers the third and fourth year of the University of Alberta, Bachelor of Education Elementary Degree in collaboration with Northwestern Polytechnic. The program is designed to prepare teachers to teach elementary school students. Teaching in northern rural schools and working with aboriginal students are the two themes integrated throughout the program and coursework.
Due to the nature of this program, it is highly recommended for students to speak with an Academic Advisor in the Registrar's Office regarding the selection of coursework in the first two years (60 credits) of this program, in order to prepare students for application to the University of Alberta for Year Three. Successful completion of 6 credits of transferrable Mathematics courses is required. In order to complete this requirement, students must have completed Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 prior to enrollment in the University level Math courses.
Admission Requirements
Transfer Students
Successful completion of the first two years and 60 credits of course weight transferable and applicable to a Bachelor of Education, Elementary, University of Alberta. A competitive GPA equivalent to a “C” or 65% is required but does not guarantee admission. Application opens October 1st of the previous academic year from desired start. It is highly recommended to apply as early as possible to allow for early application review and course assessment.
Approved Undergraduate Degree
Degree holders must present a minimum of six credits in English Language or Literature and a competitive GPA.
Application Process
Applicants apply directly to the University of Alberta for admission to year three of the Teacher Education North University of Alberta, Bachelor of Education program. Applicants can apply on line (click on Admissions) at www.ualberta.ca/registrar/index.html starting October 1st of the previous academic year. Students who have completed an undergraduate degree and are applying for an After Degree, must apply directly to the University of Alberta for assessment.
Admittance into the TEN program is reserved for those students who have demonstrated academic success in previous coursework, are highly committed to the teaching profession, and will be a positive reflection of Northwestern Polytechnic and the University of Alberta.
Applicants to the TEN program will be prescreened based on the GPA of their most recent 24 credits, provided these credits are transferable, non-repeated, and graded without breaking up a term.
Successful applicants to the TEN program will be offered admission in April. All applicants applying to the Bachelor of Education program at the University of Alberta are required to complete the Casper test as part of their application for the 2022/23 admission cycle.
Application forms can also be obtained by contacting:
Undergraduate Student Services
University of Alberta
1-107 Education Centre North
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G5
Phone 780-492-3659
Fax 780-492-7533
or
Registrar's Office
Northwestern Polytechnic
10726 106 Avenue
Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 4C4
Phone 780-539-2911
Fax 780-539-2888
Deadline for Application to the University of Alberta is March 1.
Document deadline is June 15.
If applicants are presently attending another institution, they must provide the University of Alberta with two copies of their official transcripts with grades to date and a listing of their current term courses.
If applicants have completed a degree or are not currently attending elsewhere, they must provide the University of Alberta with two copies of the official and complete transcripts of their post-secondary studies.
On the application to the U of A, applicants should clearly indicate the Northwestern Polytechnic TEN program as Priority 1 and the Edmonton Campus Program as Priority 2. However, if students are admitted into Priority 1, they will not be assessed for admission into Priority 2. For students who want to be considered for admission to both campuses, it is recommended by the U of A for students to submit two applications: One for the TEN program and one for the Edmonton Campus program. This way, the student is assessed for admission in to both programs and can choose which they would like to pursue.
Program Curriculum
First and second year*
Non-Education Required Elements*:
- Language or Literature (6 credits), chosen from English courses at the 1000-level
- Language and Literature (3 credits), chosen from a Senior English (2000 level or higher) (EN 2940, EN2950 and EN3950 will not fulfill this requirement)
- Mathematics (6 credits), chosen from Math or Statistics (MA1600 recommended)
- Social Science (3 credits), chosen from HI2600, HI2610, HI3680 or HI3690
- Social Science (3 credits), chosen from approved Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Philosophy, or Sociology
- Natural Science (6 credits), chosen from Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Physics, PE2420 or PH2650
- Aboriginal and Indigenous Histories and Culture (3 credits) chosen from SO1000, AN2070, AN2500 , AN2550, HI3680 or HI3690
- Fine Arts (6 credits), chosen from Art, Art History, Dance, Drama, or Music
- Physical Education (3 credits), any approved PA or PE course (PE2930 recommended)
- Health Education (3 credits), PE1100, PE2200 or SO2710
- Non-Education Options (9 credits)
Students without background in music are encouraged to take a music course prior to entry. While not required, the knowledge and skills gained may make the Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary School Music more accessible.
Students are encouraged to take courses in their first two years that promote background related to the main themes of the program: teaching in northern rural schools and working with Aboriginal children.
Third and fourth year
Students are expected to attend as full-time students in year three and four. Third year students will complete four courses and a five-week field experience in the Fall Term, the Introductory Professional Term and five courses in the Winter Term. Students in fourth year will complete five courses in the Fall Term and two courses plus a nine-week field experience in the Advanced Professional Term.
The University of Alberta, Faculty of Education Teacher Education North Program, determines annually the specific University courses available at Northwestern Polytechnic for third and fourth year. The following is the proposed listing of courses for the year. This listing is subject to review and change by the University of Alberta.
Term one, Introductory Professional Term
- EDEL321 Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary School Physical Education
- EDEL394 Teaching in Northern Alberta Communities
- EDPS310 Managing the Learning Environment
- EDPY301 Inclusive Education: Adapting Instruction for Students with Special Needs
- EDFX325 Elementary Route Field Experience for the Introductory Professional Term
Terms two and three
- EDEL305 Language Arts in the Elementary School
- EDEL316 Communication through Mathematics Education
- EDEL325 Curriculum and Instruction Music in Elementary Schools
- EDEL330 Curriculum and Instruction Science in Elementary Schools
- EDEL335 Curriculum and Instruction Social Studies in Elementary Schools
- EDEL496 Teaching Reading and Language Arts in a Cross Cultural Environment
- EDPY303 Educational Assessment
- LIS405 Canadian Children’s Literature for Young People in Schools and Libraries
- NS210 Native Issues and Insights I
Term four, Advanced Professional Term
- EDEL302 Curriculum and Instruction Art in Elementary Schools
- EDPS410 Ethics and Law in Teaching
- EDFX425 Elementary Route: Generalist Field Experience for the Advanced Professional Term
