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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

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Island Health Training Centre

 JVI Provincial Transportation and Safety Academy (S’side) 

Marguerite Connolly Training & Consulting (RCW)

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National HomeED

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Private Institute of Hair Design and Aesthetics

 Makenzie College

HOLLAND COLLEGE SAMPLE PROGRAMS

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Business Administration / Information Technology

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Tourism and Hospitality / Hotel and Restaurant Management / Culinary Institute

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Carpentry / Electrical Technology / Plumbing / Welding

HOLLAND COLLEGE SAMPLE PROGRAMS

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Correctional Officer / Police Science Academy

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Dental Assisting / Practical Nursing / Paramedic

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Golf Club/Course Management / Sports and Leisure Management

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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

 In class time typically

Monday to Friday all day

 1 – 2 years of courses  Students mostly reside

• ff & on campus

University

 In class time varies from

day to day

 4 plus years of courses  Students reside off & on

campus

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE

College

 Typically small classes  Hands on learning with

theory as required

 Graduate with diploma or

certificate

University

 Typically large classes  Mostly theory based

learning

 Graduate with degree

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE College

 Tend to be more directly

career-oriented.

 Program length varies

• certificate program

(1 year or less)

• diploma program

(2 or 3 years)

University

 A degree-granting

educational institution.

 All offer undergraduate

programs (Bachelor’s Degree)

 Some offer graduate

programs (Master’s or Doctoral)

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN UNIVERSITY 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

• f 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

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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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Bachelor of Science (B Sc)

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Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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Bachelor of Engineering (B Eng)

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Bachelor of Health Sciences (B H Sc)

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Bachelor of Nursing (B Nursing)

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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

• rganizations.

 Requirements: ENG621, MAT621 (611 rec) & 3

• ther 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

• f 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

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Stay on top of things as much as you can

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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!