Bachelor of Education - Secondary

Northwestern Polytechnic

Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

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At Northwestern Polytechnic in Grande Prairie, Canada, Bachelor of Education - Secondary is offered as a bachelor's degree in Education & Teaching programme. 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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Last checked September 2026 · Source: nwpolytech.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Bachelor of Education - Secondary is a four-year degree preparing students to teach at the high school level, with major concentrations available in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, or General Science. The programme combines academic coursework in education theory and pedagogy with subject-specific major requirements tied to each teaching area, along with field placements in secondary school settings. Each teaching major and minor carries its own high school prerequisite requirements that inform the specific coursework students complete within the degree. The programme is delivered on-campus in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Students build subject-area expertise alongside classroom management and instructional skills needed to work with high school students. Graduates are prepared for careers as secondary school teachers, equipped with both pedagogical training and subject-matter depth in their chosen major area.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 60.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet English language proficiency requirements and achieve an overall average of 60 percent across English Language Arts 30-1, three subjects from Group A and/or C, 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 one additional 30-level subject from Group A or C. Each teaching major and minor carries its own high school prerequisite requirements.

About Northwestern Polytechnic

Type: College
Founded: 1966
Students: 3,779
Programs: 39
Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Bachelor of Education - Secondary award?

Northwestern Polytechnic awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Education & Teaching on completion of this programme.

How long does Bachelor of Education - Secondary take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

Can Bachelor of Education - Secondary be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Northwestern Polytechnic.

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