Canadian Teacher Education

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1 Graduate School take your career to the next level Canadian Teacher Education BUFFALO NEW YORK

2 Graduate Admissions Office 320 Porter Avenue Buffalo, NY D Youville Academic Center, Room [email protected] discover the D Youville graduate difference For over 100 years, D Youville College has provided students from Buffalo, Ontario and the surrounding area with the education and skills needed to pursue their chosen careers. We have grown into a comprehensive campus offering 43 bachelors, 10 masters and 6 doctoral degrees. With a student population of just over 3000, D Youville has gained an international reputation with students enrolled from 15 different countries. As you begin your search for a graduate program, we are pleased that you have chosen to learn more about the options available here at D Youville. Our students tell us that one of the reasons they decided to attend D Youville was because of the time and attention they received while they were researching study options. We encourage you to visit our campus and meet with a counselor, who will answer any questions you might have, and also arrange for you to visit with faculty and take a tour of campus. We look forward to welcoming you to our D Youville graduate student community in the near future.

3 Graduate School We are proud that thousands of our Canadian graduates enjoy successful careers and are regarded as among the finest educators in Canada. We offer a master s-level teacher preparation program to Canadian students who are planning to teach in Ontario. PROGRAM OFFERING: Master of Science in Childhood Education (Grades J/K-6) Our faculty will prepare you to create productive teacher-learner environments. They will help you develop your potential through research, practice, field experience and participation in other professional activities. Enjoy small classes taught by expert faculty who hold doctoral degrees and have distinguished themselves through research, publications, conference presentations and teaching while being readily available to students. Canadian Teacher Education D YOUVILLE ADVANTAGES Complete the childhood education program in four consecutive semesters. Students can start their program in either the fall, spring or summer semester. Courses are offered every semester enabling you to take the ones you need when you need them. Evening and summer classes available. Generally, you will take classes on campus two days a week. Enjoy small classes and engaging faculty with numerous years of teaching experience. D Youville s director of Canadian student teaching has over 30 years of teaching and administrative experience in Ontario School Boards and has been placing Ontario students into schools for D Youville for over 20 years. Canadian students follow a plan of study that will fulfill the New York state certification requirements and the Ontario College of Teachers regulations. This will enable you to apply for a Certificate of Qualification to teach in the Province of Ontario. D Youville College is dedicated to a proven step-by-step process so you can become certified to teach in New York and Ontario. With a full-time teacher certification officer on campus, all regulations and requirements for teacher certification in New York and Ontario are continually reviewed to ensure that students are following a course of study to meet requirements. You will be guided from registration to graduation.

4 Canadian Teacher Education curriculum summary M.S. IN CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (GRADES J/K-6) Early experiences and learning will shape children s views of themselves and the world. If you choose to become an educator at the childhood level, you ll be prepared to teach children in all subject areas. D Youville s childhood education master s program meets the New York State teacher certification requirements in addition to the current Ontario College of Teachers regulations with four semesters of course work and 80 hours of student teaching experience. After successful completion of the program you will be eligible to apply for both New York State certification as well as for a Certificate of Certification to teach in the Province of Ontario. NOTE FOR CHILDHOOD: Candidates will be required to take the Educating All Students test (EAS), Academic Literacy Skills Test (ALST), Content Specialty Test (CST) and the Education Teacher Performance Assessment (EdTPA). EDUCATION DEGREE: M.S. IN CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (GRADES J/K TO GRADE 6) The below course outlines is an expanded curriculum to meet initial OCT certification requirements. CREDITS EDU 620 Foundations of Learning Theory...3 EDU 621 Elementary School Strategies (Math & Science) EDU 622 Needs of Exceptional Learners...3 EDU 623 Elementary School Strategies (ELA & Social Studies) EDU 624 Foundations of Teaching Reading and Literacy EDU 626 Teaching Children s Literature...3 EDU 627 Diagnostic and Corrective Reading...3 EDU 651 Multiculturalism and Cultural Diversity EDU 652 Curriculum Planning in Education EDU 656 Philosophical and Social Foundations of Education EDU 659 Language Acquisition and ELL Instruction EDU 677 Field Experience Observations in Childhood Education EDU 681 Student Teaching Seminar...0 EDU 684 Portfolio Capstone...3 EDU 691 Practicum in Childhood Student Teaching EDU 698 Comprehensive Examination...0 TOTAL REQUIRED FOR M.S. IN CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

5 Applying We made it easy to apply with our online application. Admission to the childhood education program is on a continual basis. The earlier you apply, the earlier you will be notified of a decision. We look forward to receiving your application and learning about your educational interests and background. Financial Aid & Scholarships [email protected] At D Youville College, we understand that financing a graduate education can be difficult. That s why we have various forms of financial aid available for all students, such as scholarships, grants and loans. New graduate education students are automatically reviewed at time of admission for a merit based scholarship. Eligiblity is based on a minimum G.P.A. of 3.25 (U.S. grading scale) or a B or 70 average from Canadian schools. Continuing graduate students can apply for a merit scholarship directly with the education department. CANADIAN TEACHER PROGRAM (MS) ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS All candidates for admission to the Canadian teacher program must have completed their bachelor s degree prior to beginning classes at D Youville. You will be required to provide: 1. Complete and submit a graduate/adult application for admission for free online at 2. Official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities previously attended. 3. Current resume. 4. Minimum of one letter of recommendation written by someone who has observed you working with children or young adults. 5. A one page (250-word) letter of intent explaining why you are considering a career in education. CANADIAN STUDENT DISCOUNT We currently award a 20% net tuition discount to Canadian education students. This discount applies to tuition only. Ontario residents may also be eligible to apply for OSAP funding. Our financial aid office will complete the required paperwork, however Ontario does not confirm award eligibility prior to enrollment.

6 Why D Youville? Selecting a college for graduate study is an important decision that will shape your future. D Youville College is a great place to start. We have provided a quality education for our students for over a century, improving their careers and increasing personal satisfaction. Teacher education has long been one of D Youville s most prestigious programs. Thousands of our graduates are shaping the future of education in schools throughout western New York and southern Ontario. DYC is extremely proud of the reputation enjoyed within the local education community, as well as the highly qualified cadre of teachers who have earned their graduate degree at D Youville College. Our faculty and staff are devoted to helping graduate students achieve their career goals in a challenging, yet supportive environment. With small class sizes, professors are able to interact individually with students, enhancing the educational experience. Excellent Reputation For years D Youville has been a university option of choice for Canadian students with our close proximity to Canada and the border. Since 1988 D Youville has been preparing students to teach in Ontario and obtaining Ontario Teacher Certification. We d love to have you visit our campus. Come see for yourself the difference DYC s community makes.

7 How do I visit? Seeing is Believing [email protected] There is no better way to experience all that D Youville has to offer than to visit and see for yourself. The graduate admissions office offers a number of opportunities to visit throughout the year including personal appointments, small gatherings and larger open houses. We invite you to attend one of our upcoming events where you will meet our education faculty and graduate admissions counselors. You ll learn more about our program and how we can help you attain your teacher education degree. We ll provide complete information on our admission requirements and how you can get financial aid if you need it. Schedule a visit online:

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