Bachelor of Early Years Education
Lethbridge, Canada
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About : The Bachelor of Early Years Education prepares graduates to work with children in various educational settings. This program focuses on developing skills in curriculum design, child development, and educational policy. Students engage in practical experiences that enhance their understanding of early childhood education and its importance in shaping children's futures.
Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers as early childhood educators, preschool teachers, or childcare program directors. They may also find positions in educational administration or community service organizations focusing on young children and their families. The program equips students with the necessary tools to make a positive impact in the lives of children.
The Bachelor of Education in Early Years Education is a four-year program with focused learning and practicum experiences at the Kindergarten to Grade 3 level. Students in the BEd Early Years program gain a breadth of knowledge spanning a range of disciplines, as well as a speciality skills in foundational K - 3 teaching.
The BEd Early Years leads to Alberta Teacher Certification.
Fall
First Year
- Education 1000
- Liberal Education 1000
- Drama 1000
- History 1000
- English 1900
Second Year
- Liberal Education 3010
- English 2610
- Psychology 1020
- Political Science 1000
- Education 2500
Third Year
- Professional Semester I (15.0 credit hours)
- Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Psychology, Language in Education, Assessment and Learning, Teaching Seminar, Numeracy in Education
- Practicum - Equivalent to 125 hours in a school
Fourth Year
- Liberal Education 4000
- Education 3700
- Education 4265
- Education 4362
- Education 4737
- Early childhood educator
- Primary school teacher
