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2 OUTLI NE OF PRESENTATI ON 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

for both College and University Most common University

3 WH AT ARE SOM E OF YOUR OPTI ONS? Options Work Travel College University

4 COLLEGE Options Gov. Private Holand College See next Slide

5 PRI VATE COLLEGES ON PEI Applied Business College Tradewinds Flight Centre (Private and Rec. Pilot License) Career Skills Compu College Hair Concepts Training Center (Miscouche) Harmony Training Centre (Souris)

6 PRI VATE 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 Academy of Learning

Marguerite Connolly Training & Consulting (RCW) National

7 H OLLAND COLLEGE SAM PLE PROGRAM S Business Administration / Information Technology Tourism and Hospitality / Hotel and Restaurant Management / Culinary Institute Carpentry / Electrical Technology / Plumbing / Welding

Hospitality / Hotel and Restaurant Management /

8 H OLLAND COLLEGE SAM PLE PROGRAM S 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

Golf Club/Course Management / Sports and Leisure Management Child

9 UNI VERSI TY Degrees Bachelor Degree (undergraduate degree) Masters Degree (graduate degree) Doctorate Degree (PHD) Post Doctorate

10 ATLANTI C CANADI AN UNI VERSI TI ES Acadia University Atlantic Baptist University Cape Breton University Dalhousie University Memorial University

11 ATLANTI C CANADI AN UNI VERSI TI ES Mount Allison University Mount St. Vincent University NSAC University STFX St. Mary s University

12 ATLANTI C CANADI AN UNI VERSI TI ES St. Thomas University UNB Université de Moncton Université de St. Anne University of Kings College UPEI

13 COST OF EDUCATION ( ) Holland College: Tuition: $3,405 Residence (including meals): $7,145 UPEI: Tuition: $4,881 Residence (including meals): $7,430

14 COST OF EDUCATION ( ) Mount Allison University: Tuition: $6,977 Residence (including meals): $7,048 St. Thomas University: Tuition: $4,921 Residence (including meals): $6,450

15 COST OF EDUCATION ( ) UNB: Tuition: $5,906 Residence (including meals): $7,266 Acadia University Tuition: $8,242 Residence (including meals): $7,643

16 COST OF EDUCATION ( ) Dalhousie University: Tuition: $6,550 Residence (including meals): $7,780 Mount St. Vincent University: Tuition: $5,729 Residence (including meals): $6,795

17 COST OF EDUCATION ( ) NS Agricultural College: Tuition: $6,193 Residence (including meals): $6,616 NS College of Arts & Design: Tuition: $5,747 Residence (including meals):

18 COST OF EDUCATION ( ) STFX: Tuition: $6,657 Residence (including meals): $6,865 St. Mary s University: Tuition: $6,135 Residence (including meals): $6,920

19 COST OF EDUCATION ( ) University of Moncton: Tuition: $5,129 Residence (including meals): $5,820 University of St. Anne: Tuition: $5,885 Residence (including meals): $6,368

20 HOW CAN YOU FINANCE YOUR Scholarships EDUCATION? Bursaries Awards & Prizes Student Loans

21 DI FFERENCE BETWEEN UNI VERSI TY AND COLLEGE College In class time typically Monday to Friday all day University In class time varies from day to day 1 2 years of courses 4 plus years of courses Students mostly reside off campus Students reside off & on campus

22 DI FFERENCE BETWEEN UNI VERSI TY AND COLLEGE College Typically small classes University Typically large classes Hands on learning with theory as required Mostly theory based learning Graduate with diploma or certificate Graduate with degree

23 DI FFERENCE BETWEEN UNI VERSI TY AND COLLEGE College Tend to be more directly career oriented. University A degree granting educational institution. Program length varies certificate program (1 year or less) All offer undergraduate programs (Bachelor s Degree) diploma program (2 or 3 years) Some offer graduate programs (Master s or Doctoral)

24 DI FFERENCE BETWEEN UNI VERSI TY AND COLLEGE College Offer pre trades & apprenticeship training, language training and skills upgrading University Offer professional programs such as Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Law If accepted, students can sometimes begin these after 2 or 3 years of undergraduate study

25 ARTI CULATI ON AGREEM ENTS Once students finish a diploma program at college, they are able to apply to a university and continue their education to attain a degree 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.

26 GENERAL REQUI REM ENTS FOR COLLEGE Grade 12 diploma with credits at or above the general level (801 or 631 courses) Resumé is usually required for most applications Experience in your field of study is beneficial

27 GENERAL REQUI REM ENTS 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

28 GENERAL REQUI REM ENTS FOR UNI VERSI TY 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)

29 M OST COM M ON UNI VERSI TY DEGREE CH OI CES 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.)

30 BACH ELOR OF BUSI NESS ADM I NI STRATI ON (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

31 BACH ELOR OF SCI ENCE (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

32 BACH ELOR 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

33 BACH ELOR 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

34 BACH ELOR OF ENGI NEERI NG (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

35 BACH ELOR OF H EALTH SCI ENCE (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.

36 BACH ELOR OF NURSI NG (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%.

37 BACH ELOR OF FI NE 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

38 BACH ELOR OF FI NE 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.

39 I M PORTANCE OF GRADE 11 M ARKS Grade 11 is fast becoming the MOST important of your high school years Early admissions: focus solely on grade 11 marks Regular admission: at times use grade 11 marks to determine entrance into programs as well as scholarship offers

40 CAREER CRUI SI NG A tool for career exploration Provides interest inventories, information on different careers, universities, colleges, etc. The program that replaced Choices

41 CAREER CRUI SI NG 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

42 I M PORTANT WEBSI TES information on Canadian colleges and universities college.com information on Canadian career colleges information on Canadian schools for International students information on language schools

43 RECI PE 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!

Making the best course choices...2015-2016

Making the best course choices...2015-2016 A minimum of 20 credits 3 English credits - Grade 10, 11, & 12 1 Language credit 2 Math credits 2 Science credits 2 Social Studies credits plus 10 Electives credits