OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION Difference between College and University Articulation agreements Requirements for both College and University Most common University degree choices Importance of grade 11 marks Career Cruising
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR OPTIONS?
COLLEGE
PRIVATE COLLEGES ON PEI Academy of Learning Applied Business College College Acadie Eastern College Maritime Christian College Institute of Advanced Learning Hair Concepts Training Center (Miscouche) Harmony Training Centre (Souris)
PRIVATE COLLEGES ON PEI Island Health Training Centre JVI Provincial Transportation and Safety Academy (S’side) Marguerite Connolly Training & Consulting (RCW) National HomeED Private Institute of Hair Design and Aesthetics Makenzie College
HOLLAND COLLEGE SAMPLE PROGRAMS Business Administration / Information Technology Tourism and Hospitality / Hotel and Restaurant Management / Culinary Institute Carpentry / Electrical Technology / Plumbing / Welding
HOLLAND COLLEGE SAMPLE PROGRAMS Correctional Officer / Police Science Academy Dental Assisting / Practical Nursing / Paramedic Golf Club/Course Management / Sports and Leisure Management Child and Youth Care Worker / Early Childhood / Resident Care Worker / Human Services
UNIVERSITY
ATLANTIC CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES Acadia University Bishop’s University Cape Breton University College Acadie Crandell University Dalhousie University Memorial University
ATLANTIC CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES Mount Allison University Mount St. Vincent University Saint Mary’s University St. Francis Xavier University St. Stephen University
ATLANTIC CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES St. Thomas University UNB Université de Moncton Université de Sainte Anne University of Kings College UPEI
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE College University In class time typically In class time varies from Monday to Friday all day day to day 1 – 2 years of courses 4 plus years of courses Students mostly reside Students reside off & on off & on campus campus
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE College University Typically small classes Typically large classes Hands on learning with Mostly theory based theory as required learning Graduate with diploma or Graduate with degree certificate
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE College University A degree-granting Tend to be more directly educational institution. career-oriented. All offer undergraduate Program length varies programs (Bachelor’s - certificate program Degree) (1 year or less) - diploma program Some offer graduate (2 or 3 years) programs (Master’s or Doctoral)
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE College University Offer pre-trades & Offer professional apprenticeship training, programs such as language training and Medicine, Dentistry, skills upgrading Pharmacy and Law If accepted, students can sometimes begin these after 2 or 3 years of undergraduate study
ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS Once students finish a diploma program at college, they are able to apply to a university and continue their education to attain a degree Holland College now holds a variety of articulation agreements with a variety of other institutions. For more information see: http://www.hollandcollege.com/pathways/
ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS The students must still meet the pre-requisite requirements from the university. Finishing the diploma program at college does not guarantee acceptance to the university program.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGE Grade 12 diploma with credits at or above the general level (801 or 631 courses) with preference given in most programs to English 621. Resumé is usually required for most applications Experience in your field of study is beneficial.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLEGE Trades (Pipefitting, Carpentry, Electrical Technology): Preference is given to those who have academic ENG, MAT, PHY Health & Community Studies (Human Services, Practical Nursing): Applicants generally need to complete volunteer or paid work hours (40-50) in the program of their choice in order to be accepted
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIVERSITY A minimum overall average of 70%. - Meeting the minimum average requirement does not guarantee acceptance to competitive programs like Nursing, Health Sciences or Engineering. A minimum of five 621 courses (one of which must be English 621)
MOST COMMON UNIVERSITY DEGREE CHOICES Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Bachelor of Science (B Sc) Bachelor of Arts (BA) Bachelor of Engineering (B Eng) Bachelor of Health Sciences (B H Sc) Bachelor of Nursing (B Nursing) Bachelor of Fine Arts (B FA) Other degrees (Kinesiology, Physical Education, Hospitality, etc.)
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA) Accounting, Marketing, Commerce, Management Employment opportunities in health care, arts, government, international commerce, and non-profit organizations. Requirements: ENG621, MAT621 (611 rec) & 3 other acceptable 621 courses
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B Sc) Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science or Math Employment opportunities in health care system, with pharmaceutical companies as well as research and experimentation for private firms, industry and government. Requirements: ENG621, MAT611, at least 2 of CHM, PHY, BIO 621 & 1 other acceptable 621
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) History, Geography, Canadian Studies, Political Science Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Philosophy Fine Arts, Drama, Film Studies English, French, Modern Languages Religious Studies
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) Employment opportunities in law, editing, journalism, dancing, film production, clinical psychology. People with Arts degrees work for all levels of government, the health care system, education and private companies. Requirements: ENG621 & 4 other acceptable 621 courses
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (B Eng) Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Mineral, Biological, Computer, Environmental, Materials Employment opportunities in the fields of telecommunications, computers, electronics, robotics, biomedicine, transportation, industries, architecture, electrical power generation and distribution. Requirements: (similar to Science) ENG621, MAT621B (611 rec), CHM621, PHY621 & 1 other acceptable 621
BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE (B H Sc) Radiological Technology, Respiratory Therapy, EEG Technician, Medical Laboratory Technology Requirements: ENG621, MAT611, at least 2 of CHM, PHY, BIO 621 & 1 other acceptable 621. - The choice of the science courses will vary depending on which of the Health Science professions you are applying to.
BACHELOR OF NURSING (B N) Very competitive program because of growing popularity and limited enrollment Requirements: ENG621, MAT621A or MAT 621B (611 rec), CHM621, BIO621 & 1 other acceptable 621 Applicants must have a minimum average of 70% and no marks in English, Math, Chemistry and Biology of less then 65%.
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (B FA) Animation, Design (Graphic, Interior), Education Employment opportunities in galleries (preservation, restoration), entrepreneurship, video game design, make-up, filming. University Requirements: ENG621 & 4 other acceptable 621 courses
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (B FA) College Requirements: Different depending on which college you apply to. 801 & 631 are normally acceptable credits. All applications to fine arts (University or College) require a PORTFOLIO Any students who are interested in a Fine Arts program should see the Art Department here at the school as soon as possible for help with portfolio.
IMPORTANCE OF GRADE 11 MARKS Grade 11 is fast becoming the MOST important of your high school years Regular admission: at times use grade 11 marks to determine entrance into programs as well as scholarship offers
CAREER CRUISING A tool for career exploration Provides interest inventories, information on different careers, universities, colleges, etc. The program that replaced “Choices”
CAREER CRUISING www.careercruising.com Username: westisle Password: rosebank Much better to create a portfolio so you can save all the work you do. PORTFOLIO LOGIN: Use same username and password as when you log on to the school computers
IMPORTANT WEBSITES www.schoolfinder.com – information on Canadian colleges and universities www.career-college.com – information on Canadian career colleges www.studyincanada.com – information on Canadian schools for International students www.languageschoolfinder.com – information on language schools
RECIPE FOR SUCCESS Stay on top of things as much as you can Discuss how you are feeling with others (family, friends, teachers, counselors, etc.) SHOOT FOR THE MOON. EVEN IF YOU MISS, YOU’LL LAND AMONG THE STARS!
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