Bachelor of Education

Bachelor of Education – Elementary Teacher Education (Pre-K to 8)

This four-year Bachelor of Education program in Elementary Teacher Education (offered through the University of Regina and North West College) allows students to meet the requirements for Teacher Certification in Saskatchewan and prepares them to teach in Pre‑K to Grade 8 schools. Through research‑informed and experiential learning, students develop the professional attitudes, knowledge, and skills needed to teach in increasingly diverse and complex classrooms.

Students gain experience with innovative and responsive teaching practices, including equitable assessment and evaluation, teaching and learning in a digital world, teaching for multiple literacies, and responding to learning, behavioural, and health challenges in schools. The program is offered locally through North West College with extensive field experience in school settings, beginning in the first year and building toward a semester‑long internship under the daily supervision of a cooperating teacher.

You can find our Bachelor of Education information session slides here: B. Ed Info Session Slides

Program Delivery at North West College

As this program is offered through the University of Regina and North West College, students can earn a recognized Bachelor of Education degree close to home without relocating to a larger centre. Local delivery reduces financial and personal barriers while allowing students to train in and for their own communities and build strong community and school‑division connections. Remote options are available for our Meadow Lake students.

Students benefit from:

Community‑focused learning and practicum experiences in local schools.
A clear career pathway into high‑demand rural and regional teaching positions.
Block transfer options that can support a smoother pathway into the degree for eligible students.

Field Experience and Internship

The practicum experience begins in year one with an introduction to schools and exploration of the various roles in education. More intensive development occurs in the pre‑internship year (year three), where education courses are coordinated with practicum placements over two semesters to connect theory and practice. A full semester‑long internship in the final stages of the program has become a flagship component of the Faculty of Education’s approach to preparing new teachers.

Courses of Note

Examples of courses in this program include:

Experiential Learning for Young Children
Education for Justice: Knowledge, Schooling and Society
Treaties in the Classroom
Curriculum and Pedagogy

Planned Fall 2026 course offerings include:

ECS 102 – Education for Justice: Self and Other
INDG 100 – Introduction to Indigenous Studies
ENGL 100 – Critical Reading and Writing I
MATH 101 – Introductory Finite Mathematics I

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to apply for a Saskatchewan Teacher’s Certificate. School divisions across Saskatchewan and beyond actively seek and value graduates from the University of Regina’s education programs. Possible career paths include:

Elementary Teacher
Substitute Teacher
School Administrator
Curriculum Developer
Education Policy Analyst
School Coordinator

Admissions and Applications

Students must apply to both the University of Regina and North West College in order to be properly registered in the program. The University of Regina will administer the admission process

Application deadline : April 15, 2026.
A specific Fall 2026 start date has not yet been determined, but the program will begin in September 2026.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition: TBD (as per U of R Tuition and Fee Schedule)
North West College Application Fee: $0.00
University of Regina Application Fee: as per U of R Tuition and Fee Schedule

(Tuition and fee amounts are estimates and are subject to change.)

University of Regina Program Information

For complete program details, including admission requirements, academic structure, and additional information, please visit the University of Regina program page:

Education Elementary Pre-K-8 | University of Regina

For step‑by‑step instructions on how to apply to the University of Regina, including information tailored to different applicant types, please review the Application Guide:

Application Guide | University of Regina

Contact Information

For questions about applying through and studying at North West College:

North West College Contact
Bryce Bohun
Coordinator, Post-Secondary & University
Email: Bryce.Bohun@northwestcollege.ca

For academic advising and detailed questions about the University of Regina B.Ed program:

University of Regina Contact
January Hutchison
Academic Program Advisor
Email: January.Hutchison@uregina.ca