Faculty of Education International Programs
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE
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TOP 3 REASONS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CHOOSE CANADA 1.
The quality of the Canadian education system
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Canada’s reputation as a tolerant and non-discriminatory society
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Canada’s reputation as a safe country — A World of Learning, Canada’s Performance and Potential in International Education 2015
Faculty of Education (FoE) In the Faculty of Education, we put learning at the centre of everything we do by championing new ideas, respecting differences, advancing social justice and expanding global and community awareness. Canada was ranked as the number one country in the world in the Best Countries for Quality of Life* category (stable, safe, and well-developed health and education systems). Our engaging faculty members, exceptional staff and wonderful students have contributed to this success. *USAnews.com, 2018
International Programs Housed within the Faculty of Education, the mandate of the International Programs Office is to assist our international students with admissions, help them adjust to their new home and studies, and find the resources on campus and in the community to help them be a successful student. Integrated academic tutoring, a community-based placement service and fee-based immigration advising are available. We also provide professional development workshops and collaborate with Experience BU, Brock International Services and Career Education to expand your social, volunteer and employment opportunities. 3
BACHELOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION HONOURS PROGRAM Currently in a two-year Ontario college program leading to the Early Childhood Diploma? Have you already graduated and want to increase your career prospects? Thinking of becoming an Ontario Certified Teacher?
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Want to pursue graduate studies someday? Consider Brock’s Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (BECE) program as your next step. In two years you could be on your way!
BECE
DISTINCTIONS Lectures, small group seminars, and out-of- classroom experiences provide learning opportunities about the issues and trends in early care and education. Thesis project required.
More Information at: brocku.ca/education/programs/early-childhoodeducation/#program-description
First Year of Courses INDG 2F95 Indigenous Culture and Early Childhood Education
EDUC 3P40 Families, Schools and Literacy
EDUC 3F01
Process of Teaching
EDUC 4F50 ECE Honours Thesis
EDUC/CHYS 3F02
Cognition and Learning
EDUC 4P52 Inclusive Programming in ECE
EDUC/CHYS 3P50
Early Childhood Education I
EDUC 4P35 Global Education: A Cross Curricular Approach
EDUC 3P53
Ethics, policies, and care in ECE
EDUC 4P24 Literacy in the Early Years
EDUC/CHYS 3P52
Early Childhood Education II
EDUC 4P14 Mathematics in the Early Years
EDUC 3P85
Internship 1
EDUC 4P80 Understanding Research Methods in Education
Spring/Summer Term Humanities credit Science credit Elective credit 4
Second Year of Courses EDUC 4P04 Observation and Evaluation in the Early Years
EDUC 4P85 Internship II
Tips You must be a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) to apply to Brock’s program. This can be acquired by graduating with a diploma from a two-year ECE program from an Ontario college. Or, if you have completed a similar program in another country or province, you may apply directly with the College of Early Childhood Educators to see if your credentials will meet their requirements. See their website at: www.college-ece.ca/en/Become-A-Member/Individual-Assessment Graduates of Ontario public colleges may receive up to 7.0 credits towards the 20.0 credit Bachelor’s degree. Courses must have a 70% cumulative average both for admission and throughout the program.
Application information
Application requirements:
Deadline for applications: April 1 of each year Entry dates: September of each year
How to apply: 1. Visit brocku.ca/admissions/apply/#international and determine your correct pathway. 2. Start your application at the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (www.ouac.on.ca) and apply using either Application 105D (if you are graduating from an Ontario college program) or 105F (if you graduated from an international program and also have the RECE designation. The BECE program is listed under the Faculty of Social Sciences with program code BED. 3. See link below for more information: www.ouac.on.ca/apply/nonsecondary/domestic/en_CA/ program/detail/program/bed 4. After the application has been submitted and your application fee has been paid, in approximately 48 hours you will receive an email from Brock University with information on how to create your Brock account and submit your documents.
Your two years of education before applying to Brock must have contained classes in child development, developmentally appropriate practices, curriculum planning, reflective practice, abnormal/exceptional development, psychology, play-based learning, observation and assessment, code of ethics and standards of practice, as well as 500 hours of field placement with children ages birth to 8 years. • IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 88 • GPA: 75% or the Canadian equivalent • Registration with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators
Apple-Alt CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Child care centre leadership
Annual costs The current cost for an international undergraduate student at Brock University is $5,058.61 CAD per credit for tuition, and approximately $90.77 per credit for ancillary fees. Purchasing the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is mandatory. The Province of Ontario also charges a $750 International Recovery Fee.
Community organizations Consecutive Teacher Education (BEd) Graduate school Government and non-government policy makers
Program timeline (for those completing 20 credits) First year
Spring/Summer
Second year
Graduation
September to December, January to April
May to August
September to December, January to April
Students that complete graduation requirements by April will normally participate in the following June convocation.
6 courses from the 3rd year level university courses Begin internship
1 introductory level Humanities course 1 introductory level Science course 1 elective
1 course from the 3rd year level university courses 8 courses from the 4th year level courses Continue internship
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MASTERS PREPARATION CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (MPCE)
MPCE PROVIDES • Academic credit that can be used to improve GPA • Assistance in applying to graduate programs • Canadian references • Career guidance • Community involvement
The Masters Preparation Certificate in Education (MPCE) is a post-undergraduate certificate that prepares students for the rigors of graduate study in the field of Education. MPCE courses include a seminar to help navigate the graduate school application process; English test-taking workshops; and classes in educational foundations and organizations, Canadian cultural practices, critical thinking, pedagogy and research. These courses improve English language proficiency, increase familiarity with Canadian practices and engage the student in the local community. The international student will be wellprepared to apply to, and succeed in, a graduate program in a Canadian university. Scholarships are available for exceptional incoming students, and graduate awards are given to recognize those students who excelled in the program. This eight-month (two-term) academic program qualifies the international student to work while studying, as well as to apply for the Post-Graduate Work Program (maximum eight months) with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Application process Applications are considered on a rolling basis until one month before the start of the program, or until capacity has been reached.
How to Apply: 1. Access the application via the link from brocku.ca/education/programs/certificate-programs/mpce 2. Upload required academic documents 3. Contact one of our academic agents located around the world
Application requirements: 1. Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions showing completion of four-year bachelor’s degree equivalent to 75 per cent grade point average on the Canadian scale. (See Tips.) 2. O fficial degree certificate (you may apply if you are currently in your last year of your undergraduate degree) 3. Two reference letters 4. Statement of Interest
• Cultural adaptation and events
5. Resumé
• Fourth-year credits for those with a three-year Bachelor’s degree
6. E nglish Proficiency Test results: IELTS of 6.0, with no sub scores below 5.5; TOEFL (ibT) of 70 with no sub scores below 50. 7. All applications are considered for the incoming scholarship. Additional forms are not required. Scholarships are awarded in September.
• English test taking preparation • Advanced education tutoring and academic advising
Program outline Start: September for two terms over eight months. First term
Second term
Graduation ceremony
September to December
January to April
June
Core class across both terms to prepare graduate school applications as well as provide cultural adaptation and academic support. 6
Tips See the website page for additional types of English Proficiency Test scores that this program will accept. Don’t have a 4-year degree? Because MPCE is an academic program, it may be considered as a fourth-year equivalent for those with three-year degrees. Don’t have a 75% GPA on the Canadian scale? Every year the MPCE program will accept a small quota of students with a lower average and give them the opportunity to demonstrate that they can do well in the Canadian academic system.
8 month costs • Tuition and textbooks (2018-19) – $14,648 CAD • University fees and health insurance – $1,400 CAD • Housing, food and transportation – $11,000 CAD
university Last year, over 80% of MPCE graduates gained admission to graduate programs in the following Canadian universities: • Brandon University • Brock University • Cardiff University • Lakehead University • Thompson Rivers University
Courses MPCE 6P00 Introduction to Educational Studies MPCE 6P01 Graduate Study Preparation Seminar MPCE 6F02 Canadian Cultural Practices MPCE 6P03 Critical Pedagogy and Social Justice
• Trent University • University of British Columbia • University of Lethbridge • University of Ottawa
MPCE 6F05 Introduction to Research
• University of Prince Edward Island
MPCE 6P07 In/Equity, Diversity and Change in Education
• University of Victoria
MPCE 6P08 The Organization of Canadian Higher Education
• University of Windsor
MPCE 6P11
• Vancouver Island University
Wellness in Canadian Higher Education
• Western University More information at: brocku.ca/education/programs/certificate-programs/mpce
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ď€ OUTCOMES When you study, you earn more than just a degree. You’ll also be learning and practising soft skills and traits that employers have identified as vital. Accountability Adaptability Assertiveness
MASTER OF EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM (MEd ISP) The Master of Education International Student Program (MEd ISP) is designed for educators and administrators in K-12 and post-secondary education, and professionals in public and private organizations. International students will become familiar with the Canadian educational system, theoretical perspectives and research foundations. Specializations available are Administration and Leadership, or Teaching, Learning and Development. These course-based programs both offer the opportunity to, if approved, complete two electives outside of the program or undertake a Major Research Paper (recommended for those who would like to pursue doctoral studies). Scholarships are available for exceptional incoming students. Ongoing and graduate student awards are given to recognize high-achieving students. The MEd ISP is a two-year program that has been organized to be completed within one intensive calendar year. This qualifies the international student to apply for the three-year Post-Graduate Work Permit Program with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Current IRCC regulations permit international students to work on or off campus during their studies. Note: Neither specialization leads to the Ontario Certificate for Teaching. The MEd ISP is currently available only at the St. Catharines campus.
Collaboration Communication Critical thinking
Administration and Leadership
Teaching, Learning and Development
Leadership
Engages students in an examination of theories in order to better understand educational institutions and develop an informed administrative identity.
Networking
Courses
Organization
EDUC 5N99 Graduate Seminar in Education (non-credit)
Courses
EDUC 5P99 Introduction to Studies in Education
EDUC 5N99 Graduate Seminar in Education (non-credit)
EDUC 5P60 Constructions of Organization
EDUC 5P99 Introduction to Studies in Education
EDUC 5P73 Challenges of Educational Leadership
EDUC 5P30 Development, Learning and Curriculum
Research
EDUC 5P92 An Introduction to Educational Research
EDUC 5P24 Socially and Culturally Situated Learning
Resilience
EDUC 5Q96 Field Experience
EDUC 5P92 An Introduction to Educational Research
Diplomacy Intercultural competence
Persuasion Problemsolving Professional etiquette
Self-awareness Self-directed learning Teambuilding Time management Writing
This specialization provides the education- and discipline-related theories and practices related to the cognitive, social, emotional, psychological and behavioural development of learners across the lifespan.
EDUC 5P21 Comparative and International Education
EDUC 5Q96 Field Experience
EDUC 5P62 Politics, Power, and Policy in Education
EDUC 5P21 Comparative and International Education
EDUC 5P72 Effecting Change in Education
EDUC 5P42 Innovative Practices in Curriculum/Assessment
EDUC 5P85 Reflective Practice
EDUC 5P72 Effecting Change in Education
EDUC 5Q97 Culminating Seminar in Educational Studies
EDUC 5V30-5V59 Special Topics in Teaching, Learning and Development EDUC 5Q97 Culminating Seminar in Educational Studies
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Tips While your scores are important, the MEd ISP Admissions Committee reviews all of your documents to get the entire picture of who you are as an applicant. Your Statement of Interest should speak of your past, present and and future goals, while your resumé should detail your professional and volunteer accomplishments. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
Application process
Application requirements:
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If the Admissions Committee would like to consider the applicant for admission, he or she is then contacted for an online writing sample and interview. (Only complete applications will be reviewed.) Applicants without a background in education are welcome to apply and are encouraged to explain their rationale for the career transition in their Statement of Intent.
1. Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions showing completion of four-year bachelor’s degree, or equivalent with 75 per cent grade point average on the Canadian scale
October to February: Applications reviewed, invitations for interviews extended
5. Resumé
Feb. 15: Application deadline March: Admission offers are made
2. Official degree certificate (you may apply if you are currently in your last year of your undergraduate degree) 3. Two references
How to apply: 1. Complete the online application and pay the non-refundable $130 application fee 2. After your fee is paid you will set up a my.brocku.ca account and upload your documents 3. Contact one of our academic agents located around the world
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Activity Director
4. Statement of Interest
Adult Trainer
6. English Proficiency Test results (IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL iBT of 80 with no subtest below 19)
Staff Developer Career Services Coordinator Educational Consultant
7. Successful interview
July: Program begins with orientation
8. To be considered for an incoming scholarship, please complete the Graduate Studies Internal Scholarship Award Application, which is included in the online system.
Corporate Trainer Curriculum Developer Day Care Administrator Director of Admissions
Annual costs • Tuition and textbooks (2018-19) – $27,080 CAD • University fees and health insurance – $1,400 CAD • Housing, food and transportation – $16,000 CAD
Publisher Edu-Tourism Operator Human Rights Advocate Instructional Designer Instructor/Lecturer
Program timeline
International Specialist
First term
Second term
Third term
Fourth term
Graduation
Mid-July to mid-Aug.
Sept. to Dec.
Jan. to April
April to July
October
Orientation and foundation classes
Four classes
Three classes and/or optional electives or Major Research Paper
Culminating classes
Principal Administrator Project Manager Public Relations Student Services Director
More information at: brocku.ca/education/programs/graduate-programs/master-of-education-international (Includes a comparison between the MEd ISP and the MEd non-ISP) 9
Degree and designation
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (four-year Honours) (BECE)
Bachelor of Education in Adult Education (three-year), or Certificate in Adult Education
Bachelor of Education in Teacher Education (BEd)
If you…
...want to provide support and services for young children and their families.
...want to be part of the growing field of those who educate adults.
...want to teach in schools in Ontario (including public, Catholic and private schools).
Distinctions
Lectures, small group seminars, and out-ofclassroom learning experiences provide learning contexts about the issues and trends in early care and education. Thesis required.
Teaches aspiring and experienced professionals to educate adults in private and public sectors. Available entirely online, so you can start your program in your home country and continue it in Canada.
Cohorts that create a community of students, mentors and faculty members learning together. Successful completion includes a recommendation to the Ontario Teachers College for the Certificate of Qualification and Registration (CQ&R).
Provides recommendation to the Ontario College of Teachers
No
No
Yes
Components or specializations
Focuses on the education of children from birth to eight years of age. The program is 13 full credits in length (may vary depending on the number of credits transferred from your diploma program).
Bachelor’s degree can be taken as a first, or subsequent degree. Certificate program for those who don’t want a degree yet (all credits earned for the certificate are transferrable to the degree program).
Choose one track: • Primary/Junior (K-6) • Junior/Intermediate (4-10) • Intermediate/Senior (7-12)
Entry requirements
1. Two-year Early Childhood Diploma with 75% GPA from an Ontario College (or its equivalent). 2. S tatus with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators.
1. High school diploma with 75% average, or university transcript if applying as a subsequent degree seeker.
1. Undergraduate degree and minimum 70% average across your best 10 credits. 2. Two 100-hour teaching related experiences. 3. Additional requirements specific to each program. See full requirements online.
English proficiency requirements (see our website)
TOEFL iBT: 88 IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 88 IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 100 IELTS: 7.0
Application deadline
April 1
1. July 15 2. Nov. 15
December (varies)
Entry date(s)
September
1. September 2. January
August
Length of program
24 to 30 months
Typically 36 months as a first degree or 18 months as a subsequent degree.
16 months (20 months including summer break)
Tuition fees (2018)
$5,058 per credit
$5,058 per credit
$5,058 per credit
(Ancillary fees extra)
Prices are quoted in Canadian dollars and are subject to changes. More tuition and ancillary fee information at brocku.ca/safa
Masters Preparation Certificate Program (MPCE)
Master of Education International Student Program (MEd ISP)
Master of Education (MEd)
Philosophy Doctorate in Educational Studies (PhD)
...want to prepare for master’s-level studies in a Canadian academic environment.
...want a graduate degree that is geared to the learning needs of international students.
...want to be in the classroom with Canadian students and enjoy a faster pace of study.
...already have a master’s degree and want to engage in a research culture of scholarly inquiry and knowledge production.
Prepares students for graduate studies in Canada, including a course geared to the graduate application process, such as interview strategies and how to write a statement of intent.
Includes field experience in Canadian school classrooms and the opportunity to do a Major Research Paper. Diploma does not specify “International Student Program.”
Can take: course-based, thesis-based or research-based pathways. (Note that very limited seats are available in the research track and funding is not available).
An innovative collaboration between Brock University, Lakehead University and the University of Windsor (including study at a minimum of two universities).
No
No
No
No
Specializations in:
Specializations in: 1. Social and Cultural Contexts of Education 2. Teaching, Learning and Development 3. Administration and Leadership in Education
To become proficient in the practices necessary to critique, plan and conduct academic research.
1. Four-year bachelor’s degree with 75% GPA.
1. Administration and Leadership in Education 2. T eaching, Learning and Development
Specializations in: 1. Cognition and Learning 2. E ducational Leadership and Policy Studies 3. Social, Cultural, and Political Contexts of Education 1. A master’s degree with an ‘A’ standing, typically in Education.
1. Four-year bachelor’s degree with 75% GPA.
1. Four-year bachelor’s degree with 75% GPA.
2. Work experience not required, but an asset
2. Work experience not required, but an asset.
2. Work experience not required, but an asset.
TOEFL iBT: 70 IELTS: 6.0
TOEFL iBT: 80 IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 88 IELTS: 7.0
TOEFL iBT: 100 IELTS: 7.0
Rolling admissions
Feb. 15
Feb. 15
Nov. 15
September
July
September
July
8 months (2 terms)
14 months (4 terms)
12 months (3 terms)
Typically 6 years
$14,648 for entire program (including textbooks)
$27,080 for entire program (including textbooks)
$2,413 per course
$7,933 per term
For more details, visit brocku.ca/education
2. Research competence, normally demonstrated by the completion of a master’s thesis.
Contact Information: Email questions to: foeipo@brocku.ca Brock University Faculty of Education International Programs Office, 9DEF Welch Hall 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1
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