Unit 3: Preparing for Transitions and Change

Lesson 1- College versus University

•Early childhood education • Junior Kindergarten or Pre-Kindergarten (ages 3–5)

(Ontario only)• Grade Primary or Kindergarten (ages 5–6)

•Elementary education • Grade 1 (ages 6–7)• Grade 2 (ages 7–8)• Grade 3 (ages 8–9)• Grade 4 (ages 9–10)• Grade 5 (ages 10–11)• Grade 6 (ages 11–12)

•Junior High/Middle School • Grade 7 (ages 12–13)• Grade 8 (ages 13–14)• Grade 9 (ages 14–15)

•High School • Grade 10 (ages 15–16)• Grade 11 (ages 16–17)• Grade 12 (ages 17–18)• Grade 12+ (ages 18-21) (Ontario only)

EDUCATION IN CANADA

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AKA higher education & tertiary education is an

optional final stage of formal learning that occurs after secondary education. Often delivered at universities, academies, colleges, seminaries, and institutes of technology,

•Tertiary education • College: In Canada, the term college usually refers to a community

college or a technical, applied arts, or applied science school. These are post-secondary institutions granting certificates, diplomas, associates degree, and bachelor's degrees.

• University: A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is a corporation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education.

• Graduate school: A graduate school is a school that awards advanced academic certificates, diplomas and degrees (i.e. master's degree, Ph.D.)

Colleges vs. Universities: The Meaning

The words "college" and "university" have different meanings in different English-speaking countries. In Canada, colleges and universities are different institutions - usually, colleges have different kinds of programs than universities do.

Colleges tend to be more directly career-oriented than universities. This means they offer practical or hands-on training. Generally, a certificate program is 1 year or less, and a diploma program is 2 or 3 years.

Universities are institutions that can grant degrees. All universities have undergraduate (bachelor's) degrees, and many have graduate (Master's and doctoral) programs. ◦ Undergraduate degrees usually take 3-4 years to complete, if you

study full-time. An "honours degree" (the fourth year) is usually required if you want to go to a graduate program (Master's degree). Many universities allow students to combine subject areas (e.g., a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology) into a "double major."

Read p.86 - Justin's story and discuss questions.

Discuss pie chart of numbers in post secondary education. Numbers continue to increase.

Why?

What is University all about?

University offers a wide variety of courses in every major discipline. The main purpose of university is to help you refine your higher-level thinking skills.

As you explore your area of study more fully, you learn to think more critically and to analyze concepts in new ways.

University learning is abstract and theoretical. Only a few programs offer training for a specific job. For example, nursing, engineering and business often integrate a co-operative education that provides experiential learning in the field. Most university programs, however, are deliberately general in nature.

When you leave HS and enter a university program, you begin your UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES. After four years of study, you obtain your undergraduate degree, known as a BACHELOR'S DEGREE, in your subject area.

Prospectus- Show a university and college prospectus

and explain the range of information contained within and where they can be found.

Prospectus is a document sent to potential (prospective) students to attract them to apply for admissions. It usually contains information about the institution and the available courses, including advice on how to apply and the benefits of accepting a place

What is University about?

Degree: A title awarded by a university to a student who has completed a program of studies.

Bursary: award of money, usually based on financial need, that you do not have to pay back.

Scholarship: award of money, based on academic merit or other factors, that you do not have to pay back.

Undergraduate studies: studies pursued by students at a university degree who have not yet earned a degree.

Bachelor's degree: first-level university degree (e.g., a Bachelor of Arts or of Science) in any discipline; below a Master's degree) You can specialize in one area or you can take a more general degree.

Areas of Study

 1. Humanities: history, geography, politics, psychology, sociology

2. Life and Health Sciences: biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, kinesiology, nursing

3. Applied sciences: engineering, physics, computer science, mathematics

4. Business and Commerce: accounting, marketing, business finance

5. Fine arts: visual arts, music, film, theatre arts

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AFTER BACHELORS DEGREE

Once you have your BA, you may wish to continue on to do graduate studies and to complete your Master's Degree.

Master's Degree: is a university degree ranking above a BA. After this, if you are really interested in doing more research in your area of study, you may decide to go for your Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): A university degree ranking above an Master's degree involving original research and a thesis.

Occupations requiring university:

medicine and dentistrypharmacyarchitecturelawlibrary scienceteachingaccounting and auditingcomputer programingteachingveterinary medicineengineering

Admission RequirementsCanadian applicants are not guaranteed admission.

A minimum admission average of 70% is normally required.

Entrance averages increase based on the popularity of a program.

Applicants who do not have the minimum average required for some of our most competitive programs may be considered for a program in related fields of study.

Universities in Ontario

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Fred, Jeff, Walid, JelenaSteve, Simon

Outside of Ontario: Sari, Andy, Rosie, John Vicol

Colleges vs. Universities: The Meaning

The words "college" and "university" have different meanings in different English-speaking countries. In Canada, colleges and universities are different institutions - usually, colleges have different kinds of programs than universities do.

Colleges tend to be more directly career-oriented than universities. This means they offer practical or hands-on training. Generally, a certificate program is 1 year or less, and a diploma program is 2 or 3 years.

Universities are institutions that can grant degrees. All universities have undergraduate (bachelor's) degrees, and many have graduate (Master's and doctoral) programs. ◦ Undergraduate degrees usually take 3-4 years to complete, if you

study full-time. An "honours degree" (the fourth year) is usually required if you want to go to a graduate program (Master's degree). Many universities allow students to combine subject areas (e.g., a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology) into a "double major."

College

College offers affordable, practical, hands-on prep for "real" jobs. The main purpose is to provide you

with the knowledge and skills necessary for a specific field of work. You'll get lots of practical experience in this setting for whatever you want to do.

Diploma: a document granted by a college to show academic achievement in a particular field of study.

The traditional college program entered from HS is called a diploma program. It varies in length depending on the job that it is preparing you for, but the program will usually take you 2-3 years to complete.

Colleges also run certificate programs that are shorter in length- usually completed in 1 year.

The major advantage of college training is that it often includes job placements, internships, field placements, and co-op opportunities that allow you to build your skills while you earn valuable work experience

Certificate: document granted by a college to a student who has completed a specific field of study (e.g. elevator mechanic)

Colleges in Ontario

Personal improvement and leisure

Education

Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies

Humanities

Social and behavioural sciences and law

Business, management and public administration

Physical and life sciences and technologies

Mathematics, computer and information sciences

Architecture, engineering and related technologies

Agriculture, natural resources and conservation

Health, parks, recreation and fitness

Personal, protective and transportation services

Other instructional programs

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Postsecondary graduates by institution type, sex and field of study