Northwestern Polytechnic

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Education - Elementary Route

Northwestern Polytechnic

Degree:Bachelor; University Transfer
Field of Study:Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Course Based:Yes
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $4,230

Health, dental, books and supplies will cost extra.

Scholarships:9
Careers:Post-secondary Teaching and Research AssistantsCollege and Other Vocational InstructorsSecondary School Teachers

Description:

Northwestern Polytechnic offers transfer programs to the University of Alberta or University of Lethbridge. A maximum of two years (60 credits) will prepare students to apply to second or third year of the Bachelor of Education degree program at the University of Alberta. A maximum of one year (30 credits) can be applied to the Combined Bachelor of Education Degrees programs at the University of Lethbridge. When students have completed the Bachelor of Education degree or combined degree program, they will be eligible to apply to the Teachers’ Certification Branch, Alberta Education for their teaching certificate.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*60
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Admission to this university transfer program requires an overall high school average of 60 percent in the following five Alberta Education courses
    ◾English 30-1
    ◾Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 (elementary route) or Group A or C (secondary route)
    ◾Two courses from Group A or C
    ◾One course from Group A, B, or C
    Application Notes : If you are 21 years of age or older and do not have a high school diploma, you may still be eligible for admission as a Non-Matriculated Adult (NMA). Admission to the University of Alberta pre-professional year requires an overall average of 60 percent on the following two Alberta Education courses:
    ◾English 30-1
    ◾One other 30-level subject from Group A or C

    Regardless of admission requirements, you must have the high school prerequisites to the courses
    Additional Admission Requirements:
      While not an admission requirement for the program, you may be required to present a Criminal Record Check to those practicum agencies and field placements that require one of individuals working in their organizations.

      * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

      Modified on July 18, 2022