In order to qualify for admission to The King's University Bachelor of Education (After Degree) applicants must meet the admission requirements listed in the chart on below.
In Canada, acceptable institutions are defined as members of Universities Canada or institutions whose programs are be accredited by the Campus Alberta Quality Council. For information on acceptable institutions outside of Canada, please contact the Registration and Student Finance Office.
B.Ed. applicants who hold international credentials, other than from the USA, must provide a WES comprehensive course by course assessment of their completed degrees as part of their documentation requirements. Please note that B.Ed. graduates are assessed against the Alberta Teacher Quality Standards and this assessment is the ultimate authority in terms of a student’s qualifications to teach in Alberta. Ultimately their assessment may override that of the University’s before the student is qualified to teach in Alberta.
Students who are deficient in the breadth of study elements may be required to make up the deficiency prior to the end of their B.Ed. program either through the use of electives or by taking courses extra to the degree. Students who do not possess credits in educational philosophy will be required to take EDUC 300 in the Fall Term of their first year.
The B.Ed. programs have limited space and admission is competitive. Possession of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Students are encouraged to apply early.
Please note that a maximum of 9 credits from another recognized institution may be transferred to the B.Ed. program at The King's University, provided that these credits have not been applied to a previous degree and are appropriate to the student's program. Some courses from previous educational experiences which duplicate courses in the B.Ed. program may also be used as replacement credit in the program, permitting the student to take more elective courses.
Bachelor of Education (After Degree) applicants with advance credit from Bible Colleges need to read the note at the end of the section on Transfer Credit.
Bachelor of Education Admission Requirements
General Requirements | In order to qualify for admission to The King's University Bachelor of Education (After Degree) applicants must: 1. Possess a recognized bachelor's degree (minimum of 90 credits) from an acceptable post-secondary institution 2. Have a grade point average of at least 2.50 on the Alpha 4.00 scale on the last 60 credits of study 3. Have acceptable breadth of study in first degree (see below) 4. Provide evidence of significant work experience with children/adolescents. This can be demonstrated with EDUC 251 or the equivalent, OR a statement of experience along with confirmation of experience from a supervisor 5. Provide an essay (750-1000 words) outlining the philosophy of education or EDUC 300 or the equivalent 6. Have a successful interview with a member of King's Education Faculty. Students who have completed EDUC 251 and EDUC 300 at King's, and meet the minimum GPA requirement of 2.50 on their last 60 credits of study, may not be required to sit for an interview. | |
Requirements for Elementary Education | Required: 6 credits in English, 3 credits each in Canadian studies, math, natural science, history, fine arts, and social sciences Recommended: courses in developmental psychology, educational philosophy, introduction to teaching | |
Specific Requirements for Secondary Education | Required: 6 credits in English literature or composition, 3 credits in at least 2 of the following areas (may not overlap with teachable major and minor): Canadian studies, history, fine arts, math, social sciences, and natural science. Recommended: courses in developmental psychology, educational philosophy, introduction to teaching Applicants to the Bachelor of Education (After Degree) in Secondary Education must present a minimum of 30 credits in a teachable major and 9 credits in a teachable minor or a combination of 39 credits in teachable area as needed. See specific requirements below. (The program requires a minimum total of 33 credits in a teachable major and 18 credits in a teachable minor, see Secondary Education) | |
English Proficiency Requirements | Typically English proficiency is demonstrated through the completion of 6 credits in English Literature and Composition. Applicants who have not completed this prerequisite will need to demonstrate academic English language proficiency through another acceptable means (see English Language Proficiency). If admitted to the B Ed program on the basis of other English proficiency results, the 6 credits of English Literature and Composition are still required. | |
Biology/Environmental Studies | Biology, Environmental Studies, Environmental Economics, Human Geography, GIS, Philosophy of the Environment, Theology of Creation If presenting courses from more than one subject, at least three must be presented with senior courses in at least two. | |
Chemistry | Chemistry | |
Career and Technology Studies: Business | Accounting, Business, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing | |
Career and Technology Studies: Computing Science | Computing Science | |
Drama | Drama | |
English Language Arts | English, Composition | |
General Physical Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Geography. Must present courses in three disciplines with senior courses in at least two. | |
General Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Geography, Mathematics, Computing Science Must present courses in three disciplines with senior courses in at least two. | |
Mathematics | Mathematics, Computing Science, (maximum 3 credits in Computing Science) | |
Music | Music | |
Physical Education | Physical Education, Kinesiology, Physical Activity | |
Social Studies | Anthropology, Economics, History, Human Geography, Interdisciplinary Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology or Theology/Biblical Studies/Religious Studies Must present courses in three disciplines with senior courses in at least two. | |
Art | Studio Art, Art History | |
Physics* | Physics | |
Second Language* | Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Punjabi, Spanish, Ukrainian If presenting courses from more than one language, at least three must be presented with senior courses in at least two. | |