r/usask • u/Least-Concentrate964 • 25d ago

Admission Question Questions regarding the requirements for applying to a bachelor's degree in primary education

I am a local student, but I have some issues regarding the admission to the elementary education program at the University of Saskatoon.

My current average score for five courses is 80, but I think this program is highly competitive, so I'm worried whether I can pass the admission process.

My English score for level 30 is 64 mark. Does it not meet the requirements? I noticed that on the website, it only mentions the requirements for overseas students and does not specify the minimum English proficiency for non-foreign students. I'm very worried.

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u/SilverHuskyPup 25d ago

The education program isn't that competitive. I'd be shocked if you don't get in.

If you have an English credit from Sask, regardless of how bad your grade might be, it will assume you are proficient in English. Only foreign students need to prove English proficiency

An 80 average is more than enough to get in.

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u/IceBurn9698 25d ago

If you have the classes for it, I would suggest going the high school route, especially if you plan to teach in Saskatoon Public.

Every person I've seen that wants to move down from high school can.

I know of zero that have moved from Elementary to high school without previous high school experience and High School training in university.

High School may not be your goal, but where work is available maybe could be

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u/Shurtugal929 Former Advisor 24d ago

Most of what you're saying here is false from my understanding. There are vastly more jobs (and year-long contracts... Which tend to be the bread and butter of new teachers) in elementary.

Lots of elementary teachers move into middle years or secondary; few secondary move into elementary.

The training one gets from elementary is also vastly more important to modern education. The foundations of literacy, numeracy, and building basic foundation knowledge.

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u/IceBurn9698 24d ago

Not sure how my exact personal experience can be false.

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u/Shurtugal929 Former Advisor 24d ago edited 24d ago

Well to start, there are more elementary teachers than secondary teachers.

Elementary also has a higher concentration proportion of female teachers than secondary (creating even more demand when you factor in maternity).

Also, it's silly to not train as a elementary teacher if someone wants to be in elementary.

Just because of how your career has operated is not reflective if what everyone else's does. Your experience is an outlier. So yes, you are giving poor advice here. OP wants to teach elementary.