Admission to Bachelor of Education Programs
Based on the Faculty’s quota system, normally 216 students are admitted to Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) programs (combined degrees and After Degree) and 45 to the Early Years program each year. Admission is available in the fall term only. Applicants to Faculty of Education programs are advised to refer to Admission for general admission requirements and policies.
Because admission to the Faculty is competitive within each teaching major, the completion of minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Successful applicants are selected each year from a pool that includes both combined degrees and After Degree applicants. Early Years applicants are selected from a pool distinct to that program.
First degree students must be admitted to a combined degrees program in order to earn a B.Ed. degree or apply to the Bachelor of Education in Early Years Education. In the combined degrees program students are not officially in the program until they have been admitted to both the Faculty of Education and to the Faculty governing the degree combined with the B.Ed.
For a complete description of admission requirements for each of the following programs consult the corresponding sections of Combined Degrees:
•Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education
•Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art/Bachelor of Education
•Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dramatic Arts/Bachelor of Education
•Bachelor of Fine Arts - New Media/Bachelor of Education
•Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education
•Bachelor of Management/Bachelor of Education
•Post-Diploma Combined Degrees Programs in Fine Arts and Education
•Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management/Bachelor of Education
Applicants to the Early Years program are advised to refer to Admission for general admission requirements, additional admission requirements, policies, and application deadlines.
Enrolment in the Early Years program is limited, fulfilment of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. The Faculty of Education reserves the right to select applicants for admission and readmission based on admission average.
Applicants to the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) After Degree program must meet the following minimum requirements for admission.
All of the following admission requirements must be met by the decision document deadline, but exceptions are made for 1. (previous degree) and 4. (Education 2500) when applicants are completing these over the summer preceding admission.
1.Completion of an approved baccalaureate degree, including the completion of a teaching subject major. Applicants must present in their major the same number of courses in their major as students in the combined degrees program (see Combined Degrees).
An approved degree is a baccalaureate degree requiring a minimum of 30 courses (90.0 credit hours), or its academic equivalent, from a recognized degree-granting institution.
2.A minimum admission grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 (on the University of Lethbridge 4.00 scale), calculated on all courses taken within the terms containing the last 14 university-level courses (42.0 credit hours), including courses in a previous degree and courses taken subsequently. All courses must be graded with the exception of Education 2500.
3.A minimum major GPA of 2.50 (on the University of Lethbridge 4.00 scale), calculated on all graded courses comprising the teaching subject major.
4.Credit in Education 2500 - Orientation to Teaching (or equivalent) including a favourable recommendation from the instructor (see Education 2500 Prerequisite).
5.Completion of additional admission requirements for the Indigenous Education Major:
Completion of three of the seven courses required in the school subject minor. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 (on the University of Lethbridge 4.00 scale) is required on all graded courses comprising the minor.
d.Special Case Admission (combined degrees and After Degree)
For purposes of admission, the Faculty of Education calculates the admission GPA on all university-level courses taken in the terms containing the last 14 university-level courses (42.0 credit hours). Applicants who have a satisfactory academic record but who, for some reason, had a period of time within those terms when their performance was significantly lower, may apply for special case admission (up to four such applicants may be admitted each year). Normally, the terms containing the last eight courses may not be included in the period of the special case.
Applicants seeking special case admission must satisfy the following:
•Have applied for admission to the Faculty of Education;
•Meet minimum criteria for admission to the Faculty of Education;
•Demonstrate a shift in academic performance;
•Provide documentation of extenuating circumstances;
•Have completed at least 14 courses (42.0 credit hours) outside of the period of the special case; and
•Possess an admission GPA comparable to those admitted in the same subject area that year. The admission GPA is calculated on all university-level courses taken in the terms containing the last 14 university-level courses (42.0 credit hours), excluding the period of the special case. All courses must be graded with the exception of Education 2500.
Students must apply in writing to the Assistant Dean, Student Program Services in the Faculty of Education prior to the application deadline for such consideration.
e.Admission Procedures Available to Students of Indigenous Descent (combined degrees and After Degree)
The Faculty of Education offers two alternative admission opportunities for applicants of Indigenous descent:
1.Applicants who meet all minimum admission requirements in any major will be admitted to the Faculty. Applicants who wish to gain admission to the Faculty on the basis of their Indigenous heritage will follow all normal application procedures and, in addition, inform Student Program Services in the Faculty of Education of their intent in writing and provide evidence of Indigenous descent, prior to the application deadline.
2.Applicants of Indigenous descent who have a cumulative GPA and/or GPA in the major of less than 2.50 but equal to, or greater than, 2.00, may be considered for admission to the Faculty of Education. All other minimum admission requirements must be met. Applicants will be required to demonstrate that they possess other skills, talents or life experiences that enhance their ability to succeed in teaching. This may include, but is not limited to, any one of the following:
•Experience working with children;
•Proficiency in a First Nations language;
•Expertise in First Nations cultural events;
•Leadership experiences in the community;
•Appropriate work experience; or
•Completion of a college diploma program in an area relevant to teaching.
Admission decisions are to be based on submission of a résumé, at least one letter of recommendation, and an interview with the Undergraduate Student Program Committee. The decision of the Committee is final. Applicants who wish to gain admission through this route must follow all normal application procedures and, in addition, inform Student Program Services in the Faculty of Education of their intent in writing prior to the application deadline. All relevant supporting documents must be received by the decision document deadline.
f.Admission Procedures Available to Students of Indigenous Descent (Early Years)
Early Years applicants who meet all minimum admission requirements and have declared their Indigenous ancestry at the time of application will have special consideration in the admission process. It is the Faculty of Education's goal to fill up to 5 seats with qualified Indigenous applicants.
g.International Admission (Early Years)
Admitted students to the Early Years program who require a study permit to attend the University of Lethbridge are required to submit valid proof of study permit approval to Admissions by August 1 to maintain enrolment in this Bachelor of Education program. Failure to demonstrate valid study permit approval by this date will result in rescinding an Offer of Admission.
h.Readmission after Withdrawal
Students who withdraw or who are required to withdraw from the Faculty of Education must successfully apply for readmission by the appropriate deadline. Readmission is not guaranteed. Education courses completed after withdrawing and prior to readmission may not count toward the Bachelor of Education. Students are advised to consult with the Assistant Dean, Student Program Services as early as possible.
Students who have been required to withdraw from an Education program at another post-secondary institution must receive a favourable recommendation in the University of Lethbridge offering of Education 2500 - Orientation to Teaching for admission consideration. Additionally, the student must consult with the Assistant Dean, Student Program Services prior to the application deadline for the Faculty of Education.