Academic Advising
Lethbridge College
1-800-572-0103
403-320-3323
advisor@lethbridgecollege.ab.ca
Teacher Education at the U of L
What is a Combined Degree?
Generally, 50 courses (5 years) will meet the requirements for the combined degree
program at the University of Lethbridge (E.g. BA/BEd, or BSc, BEd)
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30 courses are required for an Arts and Science degree, which includes a Major,
General Liberal Education Requirements (GLERS) and other electives.
20 courses for your BEd degree, which will train you to teach K to Grade 12.
How Many Courses Can I Take at Lethbridge College?
Students MAY complete up to 15 Arts and Sciences Courses toward their BA/BEd or
BSc/BEd program.
Where can I find information about transfer courses from LC to the U of L?
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You may access the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfers online at:
transferalberta.ca
University of Lethbridge Arts and Science Advisors
Lethbridge College Academic Advisors (403-320-3323 to book an appointment)
Choosing Your Major for Combined Degree Programs
Students must select a major. The U of L offers a number of single discipline majors
(Political Science, English, Biological Sciences, etc.) and general majors in the
Humanities, Social Sciences and Sciences. Single discipline majors contain courses
from one discipline. General majors are comprised of courses from three disciplines.
You need to choose a BA or BSc major that corresponds with the U of L Education
majors. You can find a listing of all the U of L Education majors, and their program
planning guides on the U of L website: uleth.ca
What Courses Should I Plan on Taking at Lethbridge College?
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Courses from your planned Major for the U of L (as per Prog. Planning Guides).
Electives or GLER courses noted on the Program Planning Guide
Management and Health Science courses are Not Allowed in a BA or BSc
Education program.
Any Other Advice?
 A maximum of 10 – 1xxx level courses are allowed throughout the entire
program. It is advisable that students not take all 10 at Lethbridge College.
 Take some courses from your selected major as well as from all three major
GLER areas (Humanities, Social Sciences and Sciences).
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