Education Electives
- Not all classes are offered every year, check the current list of Education Electives for the Upcoming Term (below).
- Some courses have pre-requisites
- For most courses, enrolment is limited to Education students.
- Some courses are available in Spring and Summer Session.
- Some courses are available by independent study.
The Class Search also has the most recent edition of classes available for each term.
For course descriptions, check the Course and Program Catalogue.
Education Electives
* Not all Electives are offered each year.
Educational Administration (EADM)
- EADM 422.3 - Leading Organizations: An Introduction to Leadership Theory and Practice
Art Education (EART)
- EART 303.3 - Methods in Elementary Visual Art
- EART 304.3 - Arts Education in the Early Years
- EART 331.3 - Methods in Secondary Visual Art
Curriculum Studies (ECUR)
- ECUR 291.3 - Introduction to Teaching of English as Second Language
- ECUR 349.3 - Methods in Middle Years and Secondary Drama
- ECUR 352.3 - Methods in Elementary Physical Education
- ECUR 353.3 - Physical Education in the Early Years
- ECUR 362.3 - Introduction to Principles and Practices of Second Language Teaching
- ECUR 371.3 - Developing Writing Abilities
- ECUR 372.3 - Children’s Literature in the Classroom Grades 4 to 8
- ECUR 391.3 - Theory of Second Additional Language Learning and Methods of Skills Development
- ECUR 393.3 - Advanced Methods in Teaching English as a Second Additional Language
- ECUR 444.3 - Assessment and Instruction of Children Experiencing Reading Difficulties
- ECUR 450.3 - Elementary Health Methods
- ECUR 451.3 - Health in the Early Years
- ECUR 483.3 - Trends and Issues in the Early Years
- ECUR 484.3 - The Play Development Relationship Curricular Commonplaces in the Early Years
- ECUR 485.3 - Parent Engagement in the Early Years
- ECUR 486.3 - Early Years Pedagogy Principles and Practices
- ECUR 487.3 - Authentic Assessment Practices Teaching and Learning in the Early Years
Educational Foundations (EFDT)
- EFDT 422.3 - Pedagogy of Intersecting Anti-Racist Education
- EFDT 435.3 - Critical Perspectives in Educational Thought and Values
- EFDT 450.3 - Aboriginal Epistemology and Pedagogy
- EFDT 478.3 - Urban Education
- EFDT 479.3 - Land-based Education
- EDFT 486.3 - Queering our Schools and Communities
Educational Psychology & Special Education (EPSE)
- EPSE 414.3 - Exceptional Learners: Classroom Implications
- EPSE 416.3 - Comprehensive Guidance and Counselling
- EPSE 417.3 - Introduction to Counselling Psychology
Educational Technology and Design (ETAD)
- ETAD 402.3 - Multimedia Design and Production
- ETAD 404.3 - Designing E-learning Environments for Education
- ETAD 476.3 - Video Production for Education
2025 Spring/Summer Education Electives
*Be sure to check that you have the required prerequisites.
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Title |
CRN |
Mode |
Days |
Times |
Notes |
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ECUR 235* – Michif Language Learning and Epistemology
*requires permission from SUNTEP Saskatoon |
42077 |
On-campus |
May 5 – 16 |
9 am – 4 pm Mon to Fri |
Prerequisite(s): Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry Program must complete EFDT 101.3; ECUR 163.3 or ECUR 164.3 or ECUR 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3; EPSE 202.3. |
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ECUR 291 – Introduction to Teaching of English as a Second Additional Language |
40111 |
WEB |
May 5 – June 20 |
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Prerequisite(s): 6 credit units of ENG (literature and composition) or 3 credit units of ENG (literature and composition) and 3 credit units of LING or 6 credit units of LING. |
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EPSE 414 – Exceptional Learners Classroom Implications
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40429 |
WEB |
May 5 – June 20 |
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Pre-requisite: Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry Program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3 or 164.3 or 165.3, EPSE 202.3, and ECUR 265.3 or EFDT 265.3 Pre- or Co-requisite: EPSE 390 |
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EPSE 416 – Comprehensive Guidance and Counselling |
60056 |
WEB |
July 25 – Aug 15 |
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Pre-requisite: Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry Program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3 or 164.3 or 165.3, EPSE 202.3, and ECUR 265.3 or EFDT 265.3 Pre-requisite or Corequisite: EPSE 202 or EPSE 390 |
Term 1 Education Electives
*Be sure to check that you have the required prerequisites.
** Classes specific to early/middle years (i.e. elementary methods electives) will be restricted for the first few weeks of registration to ensure those students are able to register first. Restrictions will be removed throughout the day on June 25, 2025 and then available seats will be open to others.
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Title |
CRN |
Mode/Day/Time |
Notes |
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EART 303 – Methods in Elementary Visual Art |
85156 |
On-campus Wednesdays 5 – 8 pm |
Elementary Methods Elective for Early/Middle Years; Elective for Secondary route
Pre or co-requisites: Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3. Note: Students with credit for EART 304 will not receive credit for this course.
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ECUR 200 – Curriculum and Instruction |
91580 |
On-campus Fridays 8:30 – 11:20
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Pre or co-requisites: Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3
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ECUR 362 – Introduction to Principles and Practices of Second Language Teaching
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91539 |
On-campus Wednesdays 1 – 3:50 pm
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Methods Course for secondary route students with French as a teaching area; Required course for early/middle years students with French or Languages as teaching areas; Elective for students that do not have language as a teaching area
Pre or co-requisites: Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3.
Note: If English is your first language then at least 12 credit units in a modern language other than English is required.
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ECUR 450 – Elementary Health Methods |
88424 |
On Campus Tues/Thurs 2:30 – 3:50 pm |
Elementary Methods Elective for Early/Middle Years; Elective for Secondary route
Pre or co-requisites: Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3. Note: Students with credit for ECUR 451 or the ECUR 498 topic – Elementary Health Methods” will not receive credit for this course.
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Term 2 Education Electives
*Be sure to check that you have the required prerequisites.
** Classes specific to early/middle years (i.e. elementary methods electives) will be restricted for the first few weeks of registration to ensure those students are able to register first. Restrictions will be removed throughout the day on June 25, 2025 and then available seats will be open to others.
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Title |
CRN |
Mode/Day/Time |
Notes |
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EART 304 – Arts Education in the Early Years |
28824 |
On campus Mondays 5 – 8:30 pm |
Elementary Methods Elective for Early/Middle Years;Elective for Secondary route
Pre or co-requisites: Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3. Note: Students with credit for EART 303 will not receive credit for this course.
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ECUR 200 – Curriculum and Instruction |
32276 |
WEB Synchronous Fridays 8:30 – 11:20 am
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Pre or co-requisites: Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3
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ECUR 349 – Methods in Middle Years and Secondary Drama |
30567 |
On campus Thursdays |
Methods for Secondary Drama teaching area (TA); Elective for other TA’s
Pre or co-requisites: Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3
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ECUR 352 – Methods in Elementary Physical Education |
20431 or 32254 |
On campus Mondays 1:30 – 4:20 pm OR Wednesdays 1:30 – 4:20 pm |
Elementary Methods Elective for Early/Middle Years;Elective for Secondary route
Pre or co-requisites: Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3. Note: Students with credit for ECUR 353 will not receive credit for this course.
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ECUR 450 – Elementary Health Methods |
26694 |
On Campus Thursday 8:30 – 11:20 pm |
Elementary Methods Elective for Early/Middle Years;Elective for Secondary route
Pre or co-requisites: Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3. Note: Students with credit for ECUR 451 or the ECUR 498 topic – Elementary Health Methods” will not receive credit for this course.
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EFDT 422 – Pedagogy of Intersecting Anti-Racist Education |
27232 |
On-campus Tuesdays 5 – 7:50 pm |
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the B.Ed. Extended Practicum (EXPR 422.15 or EXPR 423.3 and EXPR 425.12 or EXPR 424.3 and EXPR 425.12) and one of EFDT 301, EDUC 301, or EFDT 335; or permission of instructor.
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EFDT 486 – Queering our Schools and Communities
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24014 |
4 weekends – (Friday evening and all-day Saturday) Jan 23 & 24 Feb 6 & 7 Mar 6 & 7 Mar 27 & 28 |
Pre or co-requisites: Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3
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EFDT 498 – Teaching as Critical Researcher
We will advertise this education elective once the dates have been set for the course – watch your PAWS email for details
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TBA |
WEB Asynchronous
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Pre or co-requisites: Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3
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ETAD 402 – Multimedia Design and Production |
29158 |
WEB Synchronous Thursdays 6 – 9 pm
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Pre-requisites: Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry program must complete EFDT 101.3, ECUR 163.3/164.3 or 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3, and EPSE 202.3
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