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University of Calgary Community-Based Bachelor of Education
University Studies
Obtain the first two years of your university education in your home community instead of going to a major centre. No need to relocate to the city! University Studies classes are small and the instructors are helpful, caring, and invested in your future. University Studies courses are accessible, affordable, and convenient.
You can also transfer the university credits to another institution, into programs such as Aboriginal Studies, Arts, Education, General Studies or Social Work.
- Delivered through Supported Distance Learning
- Available Anywhere
- Apply as a part-time or full-time student
- The length of the program depends on the requirement of each student
- Courses are offered during the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms
- You can earn university credits towards a Northern Lakes College certificate or diploma. Credits can be transferred into Early Learning and Childcare, Educational Assistant, Practical Nurse, or Social Work.
Applications should be submitted at least four weeks prior to term start date.
This program is available to high school students. Talk to your high school counsellor for more information.
Learn more about Dual Credit.
Program Dates
+Full-time September – June
- Term 1 September – December
- Term 2 January – April
- Term 3 May – June
Areas of Study
+- Aging in Society
- An Introduction to the Study of Society
- Canadian Politics: Institutions and Issues
- Contexts of Education
- Critical Reading and Writing: Poetry, Drama, and Novel
- Critical Reading and Writing: Prose Forms
- Developmental Psychology: Life Span
- Ethics
- Ethics in Helping Professions
- Exploration in Drama and Theatre
- Health Education: Personal Health and Wellness
- Human Biology
- Human Geography
- Indigenous Studies: Exploring FNMI Perspectives
- Interpersonal Communications for the Helping Profession
- Introduction to Aboriginal Issues
- Introduction to Biology
- Introduction to Educational Computer Applications
- Introduction to English Language and Literature
- Introduction to Environmental Science
- Introduction to Research
- Introduction to Statistics
- Introduction to Values and Society
- Introductory Cree Language
- Pathology of the Best Seller
- Personality
- Plant Biology
- Psychology for the Health Care Professional
- Shakespeare and Performance
- Short Fiction
- Social Psychology
- Sociology of Deviance and Conformity
- Survey of Literature for Younger Children
- Survey of Native-Canadian Literature
- The Early Modern World
- The Pre-Modern World
- Women in Literature
Further Educational Opportunities
+Credits can be transferred into Addiction Services Worker, Community Health Promotion, Early Learning and Child Care, Educational Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Practical Nurse, or Social Work. You can also transfer the university credits to another institution, into programs such as Aboriginal Studies, Arts, Education, General Studies, or Social Work.
University credits are transferable to a number of post-secondary institutions in Alberta. Refer to the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer (ACAT), for more information. ACAT works with post-secondary institutions in Alberta to ensure the transferability of courses and programs. www.acat.alberta.ca
Program Requirements, Fees, and Additional Information »
Applications now open for classes starting September 2022!
University of Calgary Community-Based Bachelor of Education
You can earn your Bachelor of Education (K-12) Degree studying from your home community! Whether you are starting your post-secondary studies, or have already completed a handful of courses, the four-year Community-Based pathway can work for you!
How does it work?
+The transfer agreement allows you to complete the non-Education coursework required of the Math, Science, Early Childhood Education, Revitalization of Indigenous Languages, English Language Arts, and Social Studies teachables through NLC, while taking your major courses through the UCalgary. Four years full-time.
Career Potential
+Attracting teachers to northern communities and retaining them are ongoing goals for many school jurisdictions. Excellent employment opportunities exist for certified teachers in northern Alberta communities.
Program Requirements and Additional Information »
Contact NLC Admissions to discuss your eligibility: admissions@northernlakescollege.ca
