Faculty of
Education
Consistently ranked among the top four faculties of education in Canada, the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Education is home to award-winning teachers, internationally recognized researchers, educational innovators, and community leaders.
Central to our Faculty’s guiding principles is the Cree concept of mâmawohkamâtowin — a way of being that collectively orients our work in ethical, caring, cooperative and compassionate ways to serve our students.
Our Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Become a professional educator equipped with the tools you need to lead a classroom full of inquisitive minds to a brighter future.
Graduate Programs
From master’s and doctoral degrees to graduate certificates, find the program that meets your goals and fits into your busy life.
Professional Learning
Enhance your professional practice with a master’s program or a certificate that can ladder into a master’s degree, or try a graduate-level course as a Non-Degree Graduate Student or through Open Studies.
English Language Program
Learn more than words and phrases – explore interesting ideas, discover other cultures and develop new communication skills that will take you around the world.
Indigenous Teacher Education and Leadership
Learn about our unique undergraduate and youth programming streams focused on expanding knowledge of Indigenous language, culture and perspectives on teaching and learning.
Teacher Certification Programming
This information is for those who have already completed teacher education/certification outside of Alberta or Alberta teachers who are seeking re-certification through Alberta Education.
Events
Honouring National Indigenous History Month
Each June, Canadians celebrate and honour the histories, heritages, languages, and diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit as part of both National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21). Inspired by the efforts of The National Indian Brotherhood (now the Assembly of First Nations), the month and day coincide with the Summer Solstice, which is a traditional time of celebration for many Indigenous communities. National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day are a time to walk together as we reflect, engage, celebrate and learn.
You gave shape to the future.
Together, we raised $147M to support U of A students through the Shape the Future campaign. Because of you, students are already benefiting from scholarships, experiences and spaces that are shaping their futures.
Current Undergraduate Students
Access information and services to help with your academic success, financial needs and mental well-being.
Current Graduate Students
Continuing your program this year? Find helpful resources for course selection and degree completion.
Field Experience
This is where theory meets practice — with 14 weeks of supervised student teaching!
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#3
in Canada in the 2025 Maclean’s University Rankings
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$1.8 M+
in scholarships for new and continuing students
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2,800+
current teacher education undergraduate students
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The largest
undergraduate teacher education program in Canada