Education Elementary Pre-K-8
This four-year Bachelor of Education Program in Elementary Teacher Education (offered through the University of Regina and North West College) allows individuals to meet the requirements for Teacher Certification in the province of Saskatchewan and prepares them to teach in Pre-K-8 schools. Through a research and experientially-based understanding of learners, individuals develop the professional attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to teach in an increasingly diverse and complex environment; acquiring the adaptability needed to address the challenges and opportunities in today’s schools.
What is the Bachelor of Education Program in Elementary Teacher Education Pre-K-8?
Students in this Program have experience with enacting innovative and responsive pedagogies, including equitable assessment and evaluation; teaching, learning, and participating in our digital world; teaching for multiple literacies; and responding with multiple levels of intervention to learning, behavioural, and health challenges in schools.
Our program, offered through the University of Regina and North West College, provides extensive field experience in a school setting. The practicum experience begins in the first year with an introduction to schools, an exploration of the various roles in education. More extensive development occurs in the pre-internship year (year 3). It is at this level that students experience the link between theory and practice since education courses over two semesters are coordinated with the practicum. A semester-long internship, under the daily supervision of a cooperating teacher, has over the years become the 'flagship' of the Faculty of Education.
Courses of note include:
Experiential Learning for Young Children;
Education for Justice: Knowledge, Schooling and Society;
Treaties in the Classroom;
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Course offerings in Fall 2026:
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
Quick Facts
Why Study the Bachelor of Education Program in Elementary Teacher Education Pre-K-8?
Local delivery & Community focus
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, reducing financial and personal barriers while building strong academic credentials. Students can also train in and for their own communities, gaining culturally responsive, community-connected experience that prepares them to make an immediate impact in local classrooms.Block transfer options
Eligible students can take advantage of a block transfer option, which creates a clear pathway into the degree and supports smoother academic progression.Clear Career Pathway
Students can prepare for meaningful employment in high-demand rural and regional schools, where qualified teachers are needed. Students can graduate ready to step directly into the workforce, equipped with relevant training and strong community connections that support long-term career success.What Can You Do with a Bachelor of Education in Elementary Teacher Education Pre-K-8?
Upon completion of the program you will be eligible for a Saskatchewan Teacher's Certificate. School divisions across Saskatchewan and beyond actively seek and value graduates from the U of R’s education programs.
Careers in this field include:
- Elementary Teacher
- School Administrator
- Substitute Teacher
- Curriculum Developer
- Education Policy Analyst
- School Coordinator
Bachelor of Education Program Pre-K-8 (North West College) Frequently Asked Questions
