Werklund School of Education 2. Faculty Regulations 2.3 Career Opportunities2.3 Career Opportunities
Eligibility to Teach in Alberta
Alberta provincial teaching certification is a two-stage process and it requires separate evaluations by separate governing bodies.
Both evaluations are required be eligible to teach in Alberta public schools. Certification After the successful completion of the BEd, a student may be recommended for an Alberta Interim Professional Certificate by the Werklund School of Education. For certification, students must successfully complete a BEd degree. In addition, students must meet the following requirements within their overall post-secondary studies: a) Prior to certification, elementary teachers are required to present a minimum of 24 units (4.0 full-course equivalents) in academic coursework that MUST include:
With the exception of 3 units (0.5 full-course equivalent) in English/French literature, the elementary certification requirements are completed within the BEd program. For students in the Four-Year BEd (Community-Based) program all of the requirements for elementary certification are completed within the BEd program. b) Prior to certification, secondary teachers are required to present a minimum of 24 units (4.0 full-course equivalents) in a Teachable Subject Area. Additionally, secondary teachers are required to present 6 units (1.0 full-course equivalent) in English/French Literature and Composition. Notes:
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Certification Enquiries
All enquiries concerning certification should be directed to Alberta Education: Email: teacher.certification@gov.ab.ca |
Teacher Qualifications for Salary Purposes
Evaluations for salary purposes are determined by the Teacher Qualification Service (TQS), Alberta Teachers’ Association, and not by Alberta Education or the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½. For more information, please contact the Teacher Qualifications Service . Teacher Qualifications Service |
Careers in Education
The majority of teacher education graduates can expect to work as kindergarten/elementary and/or secondary teachers. Indeed, the role of classroom teacher is one that permits graduates to work most closely with young people and allows for the greatest direct service to educational communities. The modern context of education demands that graduates be prepared to go beyond the traditional role of classroom teacher. To teach successfully, graduates must be prepared to work closely and effectively with students, colleagues, parents, and the community in virtually every aspect of educational decision-making. Furthermore, graduates must understand and embrace that it is imperative to extend their formal education throughout their careers. The successful completion of a BEd program is only the beginning of a teacher's academic and professional learning. Increasingly, education students are finding employment in community and workplace settings. Teachers develop numerous skills that are highly valued in community, government, and business organizations. Many graduates will choose from one or more additional careers in education, nearly all of which require successful experience as a school-based practitioner, permanent professional certification, and a master's or doctoral degree in education:
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