Do I enjoy learning? Do I take advantage of new opportunities? Do I see myself studying at a University level someday?

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Ask yourself:

Do I enjoy learning?

Do I take advantage of new opportunities?

Do I see myself studying at a University level someday?

If your answer is “yes”…

Have we got a Program for you!

UCEP is a unique educational experience available only to senior students (grade 12 or

5th year) who are enrolled in the Waterloo Catholic District School Board

UCEPUniversity

Cooperative Education Program

So what is UCEP?A partnership between the Waterloo Catholic District School Board and:

UCEP is an opportunity to…

UCEP

Earn multiple high school

credits

Participate in project and

research work

Achieve a first year university

credit

While in UCEP, students will…

Co-op (14-15 hours

week)

University Course

Religion – HRE4M

Vectors/Calculus MCV4U

English – ENG4U

Possibly other e-learning courses

English Writer’s Craft – EWC4U

take either one or two Grade 12 courses: The Grade 12 courses

offered are based on student enrolment

participate in a co-op placement and earn two co-op credits

take a University course in an area of interest

Co-op credits cannot be used for University application and therefore are not considered part of your 6 “U or M” level courses

e-learning

Physics -- SPH4UFunctions -

MHF4U

Some UCEP Facts Students spend all day during their first semester on the University campus

Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the University on a daily basis (bus passes will be arranged for students who are not currently eligible for bus transportation to their home school)

Students are responsible for the costs associated with tuition for their first year University course and any related materials – i.e. textbook, lab materials…

Students are considered part time first year University students and therefore benefit from all of the privileges of being enrolled in University

The schedule of a UCEP student is anything but traditional and therefore time management and self discipline are essential for entry and on-going success

experience a transitional program from secondary school to university

explore an area of study in a university setting and plan future educational paths

establish experience and knowledge for future academic paths

enhance personal growth and life skills

Sound good? But wondering how it benefits

students?

How is co-op beneficial?Participating in a cooperative education placement has unlimited potential, but some of the key benefits are:

learning through experience

developing time management

transferring “learned classroom knowledge” into a “real” environment

gaining hands on experience

creating new networks and opportunities

Arts & Culture

Environment

Health & Wellness

Energy

Business

Hospitality & Tourism

Horticulture & Landscaping

Information Communication

Manufacturing

Sports

Transportation

Construction

Good News!UCEP is a way to achieve the Cooperative education component linked to your Specialist High Skills Major

What are some of theareas of research?

Psychology

ArchitectureAstronomy

Biology

Business

Chemistry

Computers

Criminology

Drama

Engineering

Fine Arts

History

Journalism

Kinesiology

Mathematics

Music

Optometry

Physics

Earth Science

Political Science

How do I make a plan to get into UCEP?

University of your Choice

Here’s you in grade10 or 11... working hard, doing your best, thinking about UCEP...

Here’s where you want to be in the next 2-3 years...

?

UCEP is the perfect transition program to help you complete the requirements for Graduation and simultaneously provide your with a University experience!

In order to apply to University, you need to have graduated from high school with 30 credits. Six of these must be from “U or M” level grade 12 courses.

How to plan your coursesfor UCEP…

How to plan your coursesfor UCEP…

Grade 12 U or M level course






Here are your six grade 12 U or M level courses... The question is when are you going to complete them?

You could take all six courses during your 4th year of high school or some students will consider UCEP in their 5th year.







During their 4th year of high school, many students elect to take 3 courses during first semester and 3 courses during second semester – thereby creating space in each semester for other options.

4th YearSemester One

4th YearSemester Two







If you participate in UCEP during your 4th year of high school, your planning might look something like this:4th YearSemester One

-- UCEP --


Co-op (14-15hours per

week)

University Course

The difficulty with this path is that you must then take four Grade 12 U or M courses second semester

Taking four Grade 12 U or M courses during semester two is possible, but could present a heavy workload for many students.

Another option is to begin taking your Grade 12 U or M courses during Grade 11...








-- UCEP --


Grade 11Semester Two

Grade 11 course

Grade 11 course

Grade 11 course Co-op (14-15 hours per

week)

University Course

This type of planning allows the student to still have an option during second semester of the 4th year.

Recommended courses include: MHF4UI* or another senior social science course




Option for spare or course




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Grade 11Semester Two

Grade 11 course

Grade 11 course

Grade 11 course Co-op (14-15 hours per

week)

University Course

Grade 12 U/M Course

This pathway would be the suggested and preferred plan for students interested in UCEP:

Some students elect to participate in UCEP in the first semester of their 5th year of high school. This allows students to have more options when planning their courses.




-- UCEP --

Co-op(14-15hours per

week)

University Course


5th year UCEP participants will often only take one grade 12 U or M course

There are many differentways to plan for UCEP

Speaking with your Guidance counsellor to develop a plan that allows you the most opportunity for success combined with

appropriate courses is highly recommended and important.

How to apply… Students should have an average in the mid-80’s

When selecting your courses for next year (September 2012) using Career Cruising, students interested in UCEP will select “UCEP12” when selecting courses

Students interested in applying to UCEP must also submit:√ Cooperative Education Application Form √ two teacher reference forms

* forms are available through your home school*

Once You Have Applied…

•UCEP applications are reviewed for approval by Board staff

•A UCEP teacher will interview the applicant and discuss the program, planning and requirements

•Upon successful completion of the interview, students will proceed with their University application

•Applicants will fill out a UCEP University Application Form and select from the provided list of University courses they are potentially interested in

Psychology 101Micro-Economics 120

Psychology 101Christian Ethics 150Roman Catholicism

151

University Course Offerings:

*students enrolled at WLU are subject to a health/dental fee

UCEP Timelines

February – applicants select UCEP during their course selection for the 2012-13 school year

April – Candidates are interviewed for entry into UCEP

May – Candidates are informed of acceptance *, invited for campus tour/information session, and apply for potential University courses

Mid-August – UCEP students receive their University timetable and invoice. Students will also receive a mailing from the board office

September – UCEP students arrive on campus and receive the remainder of their timetable/schedule

*acceptance = into UCEP, but the registrar of the University will ultimately determine acceptance into the program

http://coop.wcdsb.ca/ucep.html

For more information:

www.facebook.com\ucepwcdsb

[email protected]

… and speak with your guidance counsellor!

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Do I enjoy learning? Do I take advantage of new opportunities? Do I see myself studying at a University level someday?