Overview

What you will learn

Offered by the Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI) in partnership with the College of Education at the University of Saskatchewan, students enrol at the Prince Albert or Saskatoon locations. The Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program (SUNTEP) BEd offered by University of Saskatchewan includes Indigenous studies and cross-cultural education. Field experience begins early in the program and continues through to graduation. Classroom experience includes but is not limited to urban centres, rural communities, northern schools, First Nations schools and the Catholic School Division.

You'll be able to focus on either early/middle years education or secondary (high school) education.

Careers

The skills you develop in the College of Education can take you not only to the classroom, but out into the community or around the world. Just a few of the careers our graduates pursue include:

Pre-K to Grade 12 teacher
Adult educator
Advocate
Youth worker
Community program coordinator
Library services
Politician
Educational administrator
Curriculum developer
Instructional designer
High school counsellor
Academic advisor
Writer
Artist
Musician
Business administrator
Entrepreneur
Health and recreation staff

Once you graduate and after you receive your teaching certificate from the province of Saskatchewan, you will be certified to teach any grade from Kindergarten to Grade 12.

A Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) is just the beginning of a long career in education, academia, community, business, politics or government.

Graduate programs in the College of Education offer opportunities to advance your skills and expertise in the areas of educational administration, educational foundations, educational psychology and special education, and curriculum studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education Learning Community On Campus
Canadian Indigenous Studies
Acting
Literature and Composition Reading Narrative
Physical Activity and School Aged Children and Youth
Education Learning Community in Our City
Turtle Island: A History of North America's Ancient Civilizations
First Nations Metis and Inuit Teaching and Learning
Michif Language Learning and Epistemology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

Duolingo English Test

110

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Literature Teaching View 92 other Bachelors in Literature in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

Duolingo English Test

110

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

SL or HL Mathematics
SL or HL Biology or Chemistry or Physics
SL or HL History
SL or HL Language A: Literature (English) or Language A: Language and Literature (English)
SL or HL Approved additional language or fine art
Applications are considered up until the deadline. Admission is offered on an ongoing basis until all seats are filled. Minimum admission average: 24

Tuition Fee

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International

37738 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37738 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

7797 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7797 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Saskatoon

1279 - 1865 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program (SUNTEP).

Available Scholarships

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