Bachelor of Education - Elementary is a bachelor's degree in Education & Teaching programme offered by Northwestern Polytechnic in Grande Prairie, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Education & Teaching
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Bachelor of Education - Elementary is a four-year degree preparing students to teach kindergarten through grade six. The curriculum combines field experience in schools with classroom instruction covering child development, learning theory, and teaching methodology for learners aged 0 to 12. Coursework includes Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning, Introduction to the Profession of Teaching (which incorporates 30 to 40 hours of field experience), and Learning and Development in Childhood, among other education courses. Students complete in-school placements alongside academic study, building classroom-ready teaching skills through supervised practice with elementary-aged students. The programme is delivered on-campus in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Graduates are prepared for careers as elementary school teachers, applying combined theoretical and field-based training gained across the four-year degree.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:60.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants under 21 need an overall high school average of 60 percent across five designated Alberta Education courses, including English 30-1, Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, two Group A/C subjects, and one additional subject from Group A, B, C, or D. Applicants 21 and older need an overall average of 60 percent across English 30-1 and Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2.
