Academic Advising
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Your Academic Advisor offers support in:
- Understanding program requirements
- Developing a program plan
- Understanding Mount Royal policies and procedures
- Connecting with resources and campus services
Current Student Advising
As a current Education student, you may book one-on-one appointments with your Academic Advisor using this link.
Appointment Booking Form
Erin Davidson
Academic Advisor
Email: educadvising@mtroyal.ca
Office: EL 3423 N
New Student Advising
All new Bachelor of Education students have an advising hold placed on their accounts. This means that you will not be able to register for courses until you speak directly with your Academic Advisor. New student registration typically begins in April. Please contact your Academic Advisor directly for information on how to set up an appointment and/or sign up for an advising session. Prior to speaking with your Academic Advisor, it is strongly recommended that you review your First-Year Program Advising Guide.
Selecting a Minor
As part of your degree, you must select a teachable minor from the approved list below. You can choose from a range of options, each designed to enhance your skills in teaching specific subjects. You will declare your minor in the fall of your first year. Your academic advisor will contact you during your first semester with information on how to formally declare your minor.
- Elementary Mathematics
- Elementary Science
- English
- French
- History
- Humanities
- Indigenous Studies
- Linguistics
- Physical Literacy for Education
- Social Studies
- Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultures
Program Planning
You should use a program planning guide when selecting your courses. There is a different planning guide available for each minor. When planning your degree, refer to the guide from your admission year to the Bachelor of Education - Elementary. These are meant as a guide only and are based on the specific academic calendar year at the time of your admission. If you are unsure about what program planning guide you should be using, please contact your Advisor.
Sample Program Plan
EDUC 1231 - Professional Dimensions I Foundation General Education (GNED) Courses Tier 2 GNED courses |
EDUC 1233 - Professional Dimensions II Foundation GNED Courses Tier 2 GNED courses Teachable minor courses |
EDUC 2371 - Language Development and Literacy Outstanding GNED courses Education electives Teachable minor courses |
EDUC 2321 - Education and Individual Development EDUC 2375 - Effective Assessment EDUC 2103 - Teaching English Language Arts Education elective, GNED or teachable minor course |
EDUC 3326 - Pedagogical Technologies EDUC 3106 - Teaching Science EDUC 3108 - Teaching Mathematics EDUC 3104 - Arts Integration in Elementary EDUC 3010 - Practicum I |
EDUC 3105 - Teaching Physical Education Outstanding GNED courses Teachable minor courses Electives |
EDUC 4351 - Indigenous Perspectives in Education EDUC 4107 - Teaching Social Studies Complete remaining non-education requirements |
EDUC 4361 - Exceptional Students EDUC 4201 - Integrating Ideas, Values and Praxis EDUC 4030 - Practicum II |
Education Electives
As part of your core program requirements, you must complete two Education electives. There is some flexibility as to when in your program you complete these courses. You may register for your first Education elective in the fall of your second year. As with any course, be sure to check prerequisites before registration. Below is a list of electives and the semester in which they are most often offered. Please note that some are only offered every second year.
EDUC 2201 - Teacher Wellness | EDUC 3362 - Teaching Complex Learners |
EDUC 3201/MATH 3201 - Visual Art and Mathematics | EDUC 4321 - Philosophy of Education |
EDUC 2200 - Special Topics | EDUC 4325 - Social Issues in Education |
EDUC 2261 - Introduction to Inclusive Education | EDUC 3090- Supplemental Practicum |