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Why study General Science? (Secondary Education)

Do you dream of becoming a Science teacher? General Science can be taken as a major or minor as part of a Bachelor of Secondary Education.

Areas of focus include topics in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Why study Secondary Education at the University of Alberta?

Teaching is a calling, and we are dedicated to helping you become the homeroom teacher that your students will remember for a lifetime. Our Secondary Education program in the Faculty of Education prepares you to pass on your love of learning and discovery in almost any subject to students in grades 7-12. You’ll choose two areas of specialization — a major and minor — allowing you to pursue your passion and customize your experience.

The Secondary Education program includes a five-week Introductory Professional Term (IPT) and a nine-week Advanced Professional Term (APT). You will typically teach in your Major subject in both your IPT and APT.

This degree is normally taken as a four-year program but can also be taken as an after-degree. Upon completion of this program, you will be recommended for teacher certification in Alberta.

Why obtain the bachelor's degree in secondary education at Campus Saint-Jean?

The Campus Saint-Jean , only francophone post-secondary institution in Western Canada, offers students the ideal setting for learning and community involvement through its small classes, its scholarships reward academic excellence, and research opportunities.

The secondary education program teaches grades 7 to 12 (ages 13 to 18). This program also allows teaching in French or immersion classes. Students can direct their choices towards a major and a minor in order to specialize their teaching.

The students of the B.Ed. Secondary must choose a major and a minor domain from the following list: Major (Social Studies, French, Mathematics, Music, General Sciences), Minors (English, Drama, Physical Education, Social Studies, French, Mathematics, Music (singing) choral), General Sciences, Physical Sciences).

See also the baccalaureate in secondary education (post-graduation)

Possible Careers

• Adult Educator
• Child and Youth Care Worker
• Corporate Trainer
• English as a Second Language Teacher
• Human Resources Professional
• Post-Secondary Advisor
• Secondary School Teacher
• Tutor
• Volunteer Coordinator