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Bachelor of Education

Medicine Hat College

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

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Offered by Medicine Hat College in Medicine Hat, Canada, Bachelor of Education is a bachelor's degree in Education & Teaching programme. The programme runs for 4 years.

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Education & Teaching
Duration: 4 years

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: mhc.ab.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Bachelor of Education (Elementary) is a four-year baccalaureate degree delivered at Medicine Hat College in partnership with Mount Royal University, leading to a Mount Royal University credential. The program comprises forty courses: twenty core education courses, including two practicums, eight minor courses in the humanities, six general education courses, and four electives. Students complete the first two years of university-transfer coursework at Medicine Hat College before continuing into the professional education component. Coursework covers pedagogy, curriculum, and classroom practice for elementary teaching, combined with supervised practicum placements in schools. Progression into the third year requires completion of the approved transfer coursework with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 and minimum grades in designated education and English courses. Graduates are prepared to pursue teacher certification for elementary classrooms. The program runs on a Fall intake and is delivered on the Medicine Hat campus.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 60.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants need Alberta High School Courses or equivalents with a minimum 60% average in the required courses, including ELA 30-1 (minimum 60%), three 30-level academic subjects, and one 30-level 5-credit or two 3-credit subjects at the 30-level; Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 is suggested but not mandatory. Mature applicants (21+) need ELA 30-1 (minimum 60%) plus prerequisite courses such as Chemistry 30 for university-level Chemistry. Progression to year three requires successful completion of 20 courses/60 credits of approved university-transfer coursework with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, a minimum B (3.0) in EDTS 232 and EDTS 234, and a minimum C- (1.7) in ENGL 252 and ENGL 202 or 203.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About Medicine Hat College

Type: College
Control: Public
Founded: 1965
Students: 2,000
Programs: 43
Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Bachelor of Education award?

Medicine Hat College awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Education & Teaching on completion of this programme.

How long does Bachelor of Education take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

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