Your Calling Awaits: Become an Elementary Educator in Just Two Years
Ready to transform your existing degree into a rewarding career that matters?
Concordia University of Edmonton’s Bachelor of Education (After Degree) is a specialized program built for ambitious students like you. In just two years, you will gain the knowledge, confidence, and meet the requirements for your teaching certification in Alberta and lead the next generation of learners.
This is more than a degree—it is your fast-track to a rewarding, in-demand career where your passion and expertise are valued every day.
The CUE Advantage Personalized Learning, Real-World Confidence
Our innovative elementary generalist program is recognized by the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) and is deliberately structured to ensure every graduate is fully prepared for the realities of the modern classroom.
We guarantee a personalized, supportive, and career-focused experience.
The Power of Practice: 13 Weeks of Immersive Practicum
Great teachers are made through practical experience. Our extensive practicum schedule ensures you graduate feeling confident and prepared to lead from day one.
- Integrated Field Experience: Gain a total of 13 weeks of hands-on classroom experience, blending coursework with real-world application.
- Full-Immersion Practicum: Your learning includes a four-week practicum in your first year, followed by a nine-week fall semester practicum in your second year where you truly get to know your students, witness their growth, and practice classroom management and lesson planning in a supported environment.
- Career-Ready Curriculum: Our courses are specifically designed to be immediately applicable, covering everything from advanced lesson planning and classroom management best practices to subject-specific pedagogical insights.
Launch Your Rewarding Career in Just 24 Months
Fulfill the requirements for certification as a teacher in Alberta and enter a job market where certified elementary educators are in high demand. Launch your new, stable career with the specialized expertise required to be a leader in your school.
Admissions Note: Space is Limited. Apply Early.
Due to our commitment to small class sizes and personalized mentorship, enrollment in the BEd (AD) program is competitive. We strongly encourage all qualified applicants to apply well in advance of the deadline.
Testimonials
“I’ve had amazing opportunities to be able to consult with other districts around North America in Africa, even supporting learners in Japan. It’s a solid education degree and it will take you wherever you want to go.”
-Aaron Ball, CUE Alumnus & ECSD Teacher
“Being in my smaller cohort, it was really nice to be able to walk into a classroom and know all 30 people in my cohort; and it’s the same with the professors. They get to know you, they know your name. You’re not just one face in a sea of people.”
-Jadyn Waldner, 1st Year Student
“I had a choice between another university and CUE, and I chose CUE because of the hands-on courses where you’re doing the things you should be doing in the classroom, not just going through a textbook and learning theory.”
-Dianne Stainthorp, CUE Alumna & ECSD Teacher
“I applied for a few programs throughout Alberta, and I found Concordia’s screening process was the most thorough. So that felt like it would be a good indication of what the experience would be like here if they took all those steps. I had a feeling the program would be just as thorough.”
-Lydia Adilu, 2nd Year Student
Potential Career Paths
Graduates of the Bachelor of Education (After Degree) program are prepared for a variety of leadership and educational roles:
- Teacher (Elementary Generalist)
- Special Education Teacher
- School Counselor
- Education Administrator
- Curriculum Developer
- Corporate Trainer
Tuition & Fees
2025-26 Estimated Domestic Fees
2025-26 Estimated International Fees
Additional information about tuition and fees
Important: International Students Disclaimer
Please note this program has a mandatory internship/field placement which requires international students to secure a co-op work permit.
We highly recommend that international students apply for their co-op work permit at least 6 months prior to their internship/field placement start date. Students will not be able to complete the internship/field placement without a co-op work permit, which may result in a delay in program completion.
- The co-op work permit is a separate work authorization than the one which may appear on your study permit. Students cannot use their study permit work authorization to complete their co-op or internship course.
- Students can visit the website of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to learn more about applying for a co-op work permit and to check processing times.
- Students with questions about co-op work permits should contact the international office at international@concordia.ab.ca.