Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) in General Science

at University of Alberta - Augustana Campus Canada

The Physical Education program at Augustana provides a solid foundation in the areas of health sciences, education, sport, and wellness. Within this program you will choose between the Outdoor Education or Kinesiology & Sport Studies streams.

Outdoor Education stream:
Learn the ways of the Friluftsliv life! The Outdoor Education stream gives you a strong theoretical foundation in outdoor education and environmental studies as well as excellent wilderness travel and leadership skills. This program includes a diverse range of theory courses, activity courses, field studies, and expeditions — a unique mix that you won’t find anywhere else!

Kinesiology & Sport Studies stream:
This stream provides you with a broad base of knowledge in physical education, drawing from a liberal arts and sciences core curriculum, and includes both theory courses and activity courses. Specialized knowledge gained in this stream includes: growth and structure of the human body, effective and efficient movement of the body, the edge between performance and injury, and critical engagement in historical trends and development.

Augustana is one of the only schools in Canada that offers a dual degree in Mathematics and Physics — two of the most fundamental scientific disciplines. By taking this combined major, you do not have to choose between the two. Innovative teaching methods are used throughout the program and senior courses can often be customized to your interests.

This major is taken as part of a Bachelor of Science degree. At Augustana, you can also take a Mathematics and Physics major as part of a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Our Biology program offers a broad-based curriculum ranging from cell biology to ecology to pathogenesis to animal behaviour. You will develop an understanding of the scientific process through scientific inquiry and acquire transferable skills that will prepare you for graduate studies, professional programs, and a broad range of careers.

This major is taken as part of a Bachelor of Arts degree. Biology can also be taken as part of a Bachelor of Science degree. The BA program does not require the same supporting courses in the other sciences as the BSc program.

Today's students will be the leaders of tomorrow's increasingly multicultural societies. Study in Modern Languages and Cultural Studies helps students develop critical thinking in cross-cultural perspectives and hone their oral and written communication skills. Our award-winning teachers and small classes offer individual attention and an in-depth language-learning experience where students discover how language, literature, and cultures are interconnected.

We offer courses in American Sign Language (ASL), Arabic, French, German, Irish, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Ukrainian. We also offer courses in English, such as in Comparative Literature, Scandinavian Studies, Slavic Studies, and Cultural Studies (under the abbreviation MLCS).

Why study Arts at the University of Alberta?
The Faculty of Arts boasts one of the most diverse Arts programs in Canada, offering top quality educational opportunities that prepare students for successful careers in every sector of society. With over 900 distinct courses in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts, you will find an academic pathway for you. Your studies will be enhanced by the rich insights that our nationally and internationally recognized faculty members bring to the classroom through unique insights drawn from their research and advancement of human knowledge. Academic excellence, innovative problem-solving, and experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom, such as Community Service-Learning and Arts Work Experience programs, will give you the tools to thrive in a diverse and increasingly complex workplace.

This program provides a strong foundation in both the history and practice of visual art. It is particularly suited for students who are in the early stages of their artistic development or who have no formal background in art. Submission of a portfolio is not a requirement to apply to this program, and you can choose to focus in either studio practice or art history.

Augustana is one of the only schools in Canada that offers a dual degree in Mathematics and Physics – two of the most fundamental scientific disciplines. By taking this combined major, you do not have to choose between the two. Innovative teaching methods are used throughout the program and senior courses can often be customized to your interests.

This major is taken as part of a Bachelor of Arts degree. Mathematics and Physics can also be taken as part of a Bachelor of Science degree. The BA program does not require the same supporting courses in the other sciences as the BSc program.

Our English major provides you with an overview of canonical and alternative literature and critical writing that is at once broad and deep. Our smaller class sizes ensure lively and engaging discussion in the classroom, ready access to professors, and plenty of room to explore and grow. You’ll emerge with an appreciation of literature, stronger writing and communications skills, and critical-thinking abilities that will serve you in all aspects of life.

This major is taken as part of a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Our general Music major combines private lessons, ensembles, and performance, with courses in music theory, music history, aural and keyboard skills, conducting, and other electives.

Our Music program is rooted in a tradition of excellence in performance and scholarship, providing you with the fundamentals of musical education as well as exposure to collaborative and cutting-edge approaches.

This major is taken as part of a Bachelor of Arts degree. Augustana also offers a Bachelor of Music degree.

Political science is the study of power and governance. You will have the opportunity to learn from award-winning teachers and leading international researchers who will challenge you to think broadly about power and the responsibilities of engaged citizenship. Through innovative teaching methods, such as participating in simulations and student-driven research projects, you will gain the necessary knowledge to apply to social problems in Canada and around the world. Courses include democracy, citizenship, and law; municipal, provincial, and federal (Canadian) politics; politics of gender and health; and international politics

This major can also be taken as part of a BA Honors degree.

Why study Arts at the University of Alberta?

The Faculty of Arts boasts one of the most diverse Arts programs in Canada, offering top quality educational opportunities that prepare students for successful careers in every sector of society. With over 900 distinct courses in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts, you will find an academic pathway for you. Your studies will be enhanced by the rich insights that our nationally and internationally recognized faculty members bring to the classroom through unique insights drawn from their research and advancement of human knowledge. Academic excellence, innovative problem-solving, and experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom, such as Community Service-Learning and Arts Work Experience programs, will give you the tools to thrive in a diverse and increasingly complex workplace.

This combined degree allows you to complete the first three years of your degree at Augustana, followed by two years on North Campus, in Edmonton. With this program, you will typically do your work experience placements in a rural or small-town school.

As part of this program you must choose a major and minor that can be taught as high school subjects.