Faculty of Education
Oki, and welcome to the University of Lethbridge. Our University's Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. The University of Lethbridge is located in traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory. We honour the Blackfoot people and their traditional ways of knowing in caring for this land, as well as all Indigenous Peoples who have helped shape and continue to strengthen our University community.
In the Faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge, students benefit from one of the most unique teacher training programs in the country. With 27 weeks of practical classroom experience, students receive more than twice the amount required for teacher certification in Alberta. Students will also be qualified to teach in both secondary and elementary classrooms, creating vast opportunities throughout their careers as educators. In 2020, 98% of students surveyed indicated they were employed in the education field throughout Alberta, Canada and internationally.
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Bachelor of Education in Early Years Education (4 years)Program Background
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Faculty of Education Stories
Shining Student Dante Gentile
Educator by day and lead guitarist by night, Dante Gentile's journey at the University of Lethbridge has been marked by a passion for teaching and a deep appreciation for those who have inspired his …
School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Education winner: Moriah Edge-Partington
Moriah is a lifelong learner, dedicated to staying curious and open to possibility. Motivated by her extreme passion for her field of work, she aims to translate her research into practical solutions, offering …
School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit, Master of Counselling winner: Sydney Gelineau-Olay
A trailblazer in her field, Sydney's academic career includes a project to advance the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ therapy clients and writing a textbook chapter. Sydney assures that while her accomplishments are the result of hard …
William Aberhart Gold Medal in Education winner: Hayley Bedard
Originally from Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Hayley Bedard has found a new home in Lethbridge's School Division. Often described by her peers as an emerging teacher who will change the field of education, …
Faculty of Education Gold Medal winner: Toshi Uyesugi
Toshi Uyesugi's excellence in her program stems beyond her perfect 4.0 in both mathematics and education. A true advocate for welcoming personal change through venturing outside the comfort zone, Toshi will look to …
Shining Student Nicola Alvarez
Nicola Alvarez credits professors for pushing her toward a level of success she had never dreamed of and a path that includes research and work in the realm of emerging Filipino literature and Filipino …