Bachelor of Education - Elementary

About this programme

St. Mary’s University is proud of our sterling reputation for preparing excellent teachers who are ready to be effective from day one of their teaching careers. The quality of our graduates is evident by the long list of district and regional winners of the Edwin Parr Teacher Award for outstanding first-year teachers who are graduates from our program. Our reputation for fostering the development of excellent teachers means that our graduates are sought after by Catholic and Public school districts and international organizations seeking teachers for overseas positions. The two-year Bachelor of Education (Elementary and Secondary Streams) After-Degree Program at St. Mary’s University is designed to prepare teachers for elementary (K-6) and secondary (7-12) levels in Alberta schools. The degree is designed to provide an intensive orientation to, and mastery of the knowledge, skills and attributes essential for those who would teach in Alberta and beyond, with particular reference to the unique environment of the Alberta Catholic school system. Instruction is delivered by a combination of core education faculty members and experienced field practitioners who have attained advanced academic training in educational studies combined with extensive experience as teachers and leaders in Canadian schools. The innovative curriculum blends theory, practice and reflection, from highly qualified professors. A robust teaching practicum requirement in each semester of the program ensures graduates leave with highly practical and up-to-date teaching approaches and hands-on experience in