Concordia University of Edmonton
Bachelor of Education (After Degree)
Edmonton, Canada
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
CAD 58,580 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* total estimated fees
Key Summary
Inspire your passion in the next generation of learners.
Concordia University of Edmonton’s Bachelor of Education (After Degree) is an innovative and targeted program designed to prepare you for a challenging and rewarding career as a teacher in Alberta’s elementary schools.
The Bachelor of Education (After Degree) is a two-year elementary generalist program recognized by the Alberta Teachers’ Association and fulfills the requirements for certification as a teacher in Alberta. All courses in the BEd (AD) program include an assessment of professional pre-service attributes.
Launch your career as an educator in just two years and enter a stable, rewarding job market where your expertise and passion for teaching are in high demand.
Disclaimer: International Students
Please note that this program has a mandatory internship and field placement, which requires international students to have a co-op work permit. We recommend that international students apply for their co-op work permit at least 6 months prior to their internship or field placement start date. Please note, students will not be able to complete the internship, field placement without a co-op work permit. This may result in a delay in program completion.
Note: the co-op work permit is a separate work authorization from the one which may appear in the study permit. Students cannot use their study permit work authorization in order to complete their co-op or internship course.
Year One: Semester One – Foundation
Students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attributes that the profession has identified as being the foundation of successful teaching.
- Introduction to Planning in the Elementary School
- The Organizational Framework of Teaching
- Theoretical Foundations of Teaching and Schooling
- Learning, Instructional Psychology and Educational Practice
- Field Experience I (no credit – an ongoing field experience during Year One)
In addition to the above, students must present:
- Undergraduate Academic Integrity Training
Year One: Semester Two – Instruction I
Students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attributes in instruction that the profession has identified as effective in the elementary school classroom.
- Curriculum Design and Instructional Methods in the Elementary School
- Field Experience in the Elementary School II
- Reflections on Field Experience I & II: Inclusive Education
Year Two: Semester One – Instruction II
Students apply the knowledge, skills, and attributes acquired regarding instruction, with accountability, in an actual classroom.
- Advanced Planning in the Elementary School
- Field Experience in the Elementary School III
- Reflections on Field Experience III
Year Two: Semester Two – Integration
Students demonstrate, through their synthesis of ideas and experiences, the creativity, ingenuity, and insight needed to solve contemporary educational problems. Each student will be expected to design a lifelong approach to professional development.
- Advanced Planning in the Elementary School II
- Literature and Literacy for Elementary School
- Mathematics Education for Elementary School
- Science Education for Elementary School
- Social Studies Education for Elementary School
Concordia University of Edmonton has designed its Elementary Education program to graduate students who:
- Apply the requirements for teacher certification in the Province of Alberta.
- Commit to the teaching profession and strengthen their identity as career‐long learners.
- Articulate a philosophy of teaching and learning that bridges theory and pedagogy.
- Establish an inclusive learning environment.
- Teach effectively in a wide range of subject areas, integrating cross‐curricular connections.
- Apply organization and communication skills required for effective teaching and engagement with children, families, professional associates, and the community.
- Practice ethical leadership and ongoing service to the community.
- Engage in comprehensive school health and wellness.
- Adopt a duty to learn and act upon foundational knowledge of Indigenous peoples, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit.
- Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
- School Counselor
- Education Administrator
- Curriculum Developer
- Corporate Trainer
CUE’s Approach
Guaranteed small class sizes, hands-on learning, 13 weeks of combined practicum experience, and wraparound support ensure that you will be fully prepared to be a leader in the classroom for the next generation of learners.
The courses you’ll take are specifically designed to prepare you to lead a classroom. Learn lesson planning, classroom management, best practices in education, and subject-specific insights that leave you feeling confident and excited to teach.
Grow alongside current teachers with two practicum experiences that will help you put your learning into practice! Take part in a four-week practicum in your first year, and start your fall semester with a brand new class where you’ll truly get to know your students and watch them grow over nine weeks.
At CUE, our small class sizes guarantee you’ll be more than just a number. Gain personalized mentorship and support from professors who know you by name, and march through this program with a cohort of students you’ll form close friendships.