BPS vs M.S.Ed. Comparison Sheet

TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM COMPARISON for ONTARIO STUDENTS Master’s Degree Program Teacher Certification

Bachelors of Professional Studies (BPS – Ontario)

CAEP accredited

Niagara University holds written consent under the Ontario Ministry of advanced Education and Skills Development and is accredited by the Ontario College of Teachers

• Master’s degree • Eligible to apply for initial certification to teach in NYS • Eligible to apply for Ontario certification with conditions

• Bachelor of Professional Studies degree in Teacher Education (B.Ed.) • Eligible to apply for Ontario Teacher’s Certificate of Qualification

Course Format

This program is now 100% online with both synchronous and asynchronous coursework

This program is completed in-person.

Location

Niagara University, N.Y. 14109 Minutes from the Lewiston-Queenston or Rainbow bridges

Niagara University at Expo City 2904 Hwy 7 West, Unit 113 Vaughan, ON L4K 0G3

Programs Offered

• Early Childhood and Childhood Education (Elementary B-6) (Primary/Junior) • Middle Childhood and Adolescent Education (Secondary 5-12) (Intermediate/Senior)

• Elementary Certification: Primary/Junior (Jr K-6) • Secondary Certification: Intermediate/Senior (7-1 2)

Program Length

• 39 credit hours = 3 semesters • Can be completed in as little as 12 months • Classes are two consecutive days a week • Final semester requires a full time commitment for student teaching/practicum completion • Additional schedule C AQ courses required for unconditional Ontario Certification

• 60 credit hours = 4 semesters (Fall/Spring) • Completed in 2 years • No summer session • Classes are held 4-5 days per week, including field experiences • All courses are held in Ontario

Accreditation

Program Degree and Credential

Program Begins

Application Deadline

Full-time cohorts begin in the Fall (September), Spring (January), or Summer (May)

Program begins in the Fall (August/September) only

Part-time cohorts option is available

Rolling Admissions: applicants are encouraged to apply early as qualified applicants will be accepted until the program is full

Begin accepting applications on December 1 Rolling Admissions: applicants are encouraged to apply early as qualified applicants will be accepted until the program is full

Program Model

Tuition

Cohort based program: all students begin together and follow a predetermined course schedule

Total cost for the program fee is $795 per credit hour.

X 39 credit hours = $31,005 U.S. for the total program *Cost for Canadian bridge course is an additional $150

Cohort based program: all students begin together and follow a predetermined course schedule

Total cost for the program fee is $535 per credit hour X 60 credits over four semesters = $32,100 CD

Additional Fees

• $195 one-time Comprehensive Fee (parking, library, etc.)

• $100 annual Chalk and Wire electronic portfolio fee (First semester only) • First Day Books - $40/course (optional)

• $25 registration fee per semester • $64 annual Chalk and Wire electronic portfolio fee • Textbooks

Financial Aid

Financial Aid (OSAP) is available for full-time students

Financial Aid (OSAP) is available for full-time students

Housing

Housing information can be found here: www.niagara.edu/residence-life

No housing available

• Bachelor’s degree • GRE, Accuplacer or SAT/ACT • Complete online application (free application) • Official Transcripts (in progress letter if degree is not complete) • Two references (academic or professional) • Statement of Intent • Résumé and/or Experience Profile (optional)

• Bachelor’s degree • Complete online a pplication (free application) • Official Transcripts (in progress letter if degree is not complete) • Two references (academic or professional) • Statement of Intent • Résumé and/or Experience Profile

Application Requirements

Required Testing for Certification

NYS requires candidates to pass the following exams in order to become certified: • Education All Students Test (EAS) • Content Specialty Test (CST) • University comprehensive evaluation Elementary Education: required to have completed one course in each: English, Math, Science, and Social Studies from an accredited college or university.

Academic Requirements

Intermediate/Senior: two teachables are required.

The first requires 36 units (6 full year or 12 half year courses) The second requires 18 units (3 full year courses or 6 half year courses)

No certification tests required

For Intermediate/Senior students, two teachables are required: • The first specific teachable area requires 36 units (six full-year or 12 half-year courses) • The second teachable area requires 18 units (three full-year courses or six half-year courses.