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An overview of the programs available in Education at Crandall University in Moncton, NB
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Education Programs
Education Programs available at crandall university
• Bachelor of Education
•Primary
•Secondary
•Concurrent
•Consecutive
• Bachelor of Technical Education
• Advanced Certificate in Literacy Education
• Advanced Certificate in Resource Education
• Master of Education
•LiteracyEducation
•ResourceEducation
• Global Education Experience Program
Make yourself at home at Crandall University! Hometoover800students,Crandallisanindependentliberalartsuniversity.WhilethemajorityofstudentsareCanadian,inrecentyearstheuniversityhasseenincreasingenrollmentfrominternationalstudents.
Crandall’scampushasmuchtooffer:awarm,welcomingatmosphere,asteadfastcommitmenttoitsstudents,demonstrationofacademicexcellence,adistinguishedgroupofalumni,andacleardevotiontoChristianideals.Inadditiontoundergraduate,graduate,andprofessionalstudies,CrandallUniversityoffersnumerouscertificates,programs,andopportunitiesforacademicenhancement.
CrandallUniversityboastsexceptionalfacultyandafavorable13:1student-to-professorratio.Smallclassroomsizesensurethateachstudentgetsthesupportandattentionneeded.Crandall’swellrespectedacademicprogramssetitapartasacampusthatyou’llbeproudtocallhome.
Bachelor of Education EducationAtCrandallTheBachelorofEducationprogramatCrandallUniversityisoneofthemostrespectedteacherpreparationprogramsinEasternCanada.ACrandallEducationdegreepreparesstudentstoteachinvirtuallyanyclassroom,anywhere.
TheB.Ed.programhelpstodevelopstudent-centerededucationalleaderswithacommitmenttotheimportantmissionofeducatingfuturegenerations.
WhattoexpectaftergraduationGraduatesofCrandallUniversity’sB.Ed.programarewellpreparedtotakeonteachingchallengesinabroadrangeofclassroomsettings.GraduateswillalsobeeligibletoapplyforaNewBrunswickLevel5TeachingCertificate,whichequipsthemtoteachintheelementaryorsecondaryschoolclassroom.
Crandall’sBachelorofEducationprogramhasanexcellentreputationinthepublicschools,whichoftentranslatesintojoboffersshortlyaftergraduation.Graduatesofourprogramhavegoneontoteachinpublicschools,incommunitycolleges,andatinternationalinstitutions.Manypursueadvanceddegreesatgraduateschool.
SpecialProgramHighlightsforaBachelorofEducation•OurBachelorofEducationgraduatesholdastrongreputationaroundtheworld.OftentheyarespecificallyrequestedforinternshipplacementinplacessuchasAlberta,Canada;Australia;China;andSt.KittsandNevis!•Educationprofessorsstayup-to-datewithcurrentliteratureandmethodologydiscussedinprofessionaljournalssothatourstudentslearntheverylatesttechniquesandapproaches.•Studentslearntousethelatestclassroomtechnologyincludingsuchresourcesasinteractivewhiteboards,studentresponsesystems,digitaldocumentcameras,andinfraredclassroomsoundamplification.•Theprogramincludes17weeksintheclassroom:twoweeksofobservationand15consecutiveweeksofactualteachingexperience.Studentscompletetheirfirstsemestercourseworkbeforetheyareinaclassroomsotheycangetmaximumbenefitfromtheirobservations.
SomePossibleCareerPaths&AreasofContinuedStudy:•PublicSchoolTeacher
•ChristianSchoolTeacher
•SchoolLiaison
•DepartmentofEducation
•TeachingInternationally
•CorporateTrainer
“AsSuperintendentoftheAnglophoneEastSchoolDistrict,Ibelievethatourteachersarethekeytoprovidingqualityeducation.I,therefore,alsobelieveinhiringthebestqualifiedcandidatesfromtopqualitypre-
serviceprograms.
The Crandall University graduates have consistently demonstrated an exemplary
balance of education and practical knowledge.
Inadditiontostrongacademicprograms,theFacultyofEducationatCrandallhasconsistentlyexposedtheirstudentsto
educationalpractitionerswithawealthofexperienceattheelementaryandsecondarylevels.Thisfocusonprovidingpracticalexperiencewithanemphasisonstrongclassroommanagementandcollaborativeskills,deliveredbycaring,experienced
educatorswhoconsistentlysharetheirloveforstudentsandtheteachingprofession,givestheCrandallgraduatestheedgethey
needtobesuccessful.”
GreggIngersoll,Superintendent,AnglophoneEastDistrict
PursueaBachelorofEducationinoneoftwoways:consecutively:Thisapproachallowsstudentstocompletefoursemestersofteachereducationafterthecompletionofanundergraduatedegree(B.A.,B.B.A.orB.Sc.)orequivalent.
concurrently:Takenatthesametimeasanundergraduatedegree(B.A.,B.B.A.orB.Sc.),thisapproachrequiresaminimumoffiveyearstocompletebothdegrees.Topursuetheconcurrentprogram,studentsapplyduringthesecondsemesteroftheirfirstyearatCrandall.
BAChELoR of EdUC ATion oPTions Consecutive B.Ed. degree ThisisavailabletothoseindividualswhohavepreviouslycompletedaB.A.,B.B.A.,orB.Sc.degree,orequivalent.(Note:EquivalenciesarebasedonCrandall’sstandardsandguidelines.)Itisafoursemester,60credithourprogram.
Concurrent B.Ed. degree Thisisavailabletothoseindividualswhohavecompleted30credithourstowardsaB.A.,B.B.A.orB.Sc.degree,orequivalent,andareinterestedincompletingthetwodegreessimultaneously.Thetwodegreescombineinto180credithours,butincertaininstancesthismaybereducedto168credithoursshouldelectivesbeavailablefromthestudent’sinitialundergraduatedegree.Theconcurrentprogrambegins in thestudent’ssecondyearandrequiresaminimumoffouryearsofstudybeyondtheinitialyear,foratotaloffiveyears.Studentswillneedtomaximizetheircourseswithinseveralsemestersand/ortakeadditionalspringorsummercoursestograduatewithbothdegreesinfiveyears.(Note:EquivalenciesarebasedonCrandall’sstandardsandguidelines.)
1. Elementary stream Requirements TheB.Ed.(Elementary)degreeisgranteduponcompletionof60credithoursofEducationcourseswhichincludethespecificrequirementslistedbelow.AllrequirementsforaB.A.,B.B.A.,orB.Sc.degree,orequivalent,mustbecompletedpriortotheawardingoftheB.Ed.degree.Courseworkisrequiredinfourareas: Foundations of Education (18 credit hours), Areas ofStudy(21credithours),Electives(6credithours),andFieldPracticum(15credithours).Aminimumof168credithourswillberequiredtoearnthetwodegrees,butthisispossibleifsomeEducationcourseshavebeencompletedaspartofone’sfirstbaccalaureatedegree.MostconsecutiveB.Ed.graduateswill have completed 180 credit hours. All courses in theFoundationofEducationandAreasofStudysectionsrequireaminimumgradeof“B-.”
StudentswhohavenotcompletedtheirB.A.,B.B.A.,orB.Sc.,orequivalent,atCrandallUniversitynormallywillberequiredto take an additional six credit hours in Bible-orientedReligious Studies courses in order to meet Crandall’s B.A.,B.B.A.,orB.Sc.equivalencyrequirements.
EdUCATion APPLiCATion dEAdLinEs: UndERGRAdUATE PRoGRAMs: JAnUARy 31sT GRAdUATE PRoGRAMs: MAy 15Th
ThespecificB.Ed.(Elementary)requirementsaregivenbelow:
i. foundations of EducationAfoundationof18credithoursisrequiredasfollows:A.ED3213/3223-TheoryandPractice:Secondary/Elementary (6cr.hrs)B.ED3313/3323-InstructionalandLearningProcesses: Elementary/Secondary(6cr.hrs)C.ED4023-EducationalFoundations(3cr.hrs)D.ED4103-EducationalPsychology:InclusionaryPractices (3cr.hrs)
ii. Core Methods21credithoursisrequiredasfollows:A.ED3113-LiteracyEducation(3cr.hrs)B.ED3203-MathematicsEducation(3cr.hrs)C.ED3303-ScienceEducation(3cr.hrs)D.ED3413-SocialStudiesEducation(3cr.hrs)E.ED3823-Physical/WellnessEducation(3cr.hrs)F.ED3913-FineArtsEducationI:Music(3cr.hrs)G.ED3923-FineArtsEducationII:Art(3cr.hrs)
iii. ElectivesElectives(6credithours)arerequiredtocompleteatotalof60credithours.
iV. field Practicum ProgramA.ED5115-InternshiporED5215GlobalInternship(15cr.hrs)
V. Bible-oriented Religious studiesBible-oriented Religious Studies courses (6 credit hours) arerequiredof students inorder tomeetCrandall’sB.A.,B.B.A.,orB.Sc.equivalencyrequirements.Crandallgraduatesareexemptfromthisrequirementasithasbeenmetintheirfirstdegree.
Literacy Education–Thiscoursefocusesonliteracyattheelementaryandmiddleschoollevelswithapplicationatalllevels.Theemphasiswillbeonthedevelopmentofliteracyskills.Studentswillbeexposedtotopicssuchaslanguageacquisition,readingandwritingprocesses,andtheoreticalbasesforinstructionalprocedures.Listening,reading,speaking,writing,andrespondingskills,aswellaslessonplanningandvariedgroupworkwillbeemphasized.Avarietyofresourcesandproceduresappropriatetothestudents’developmentallevelswillbeemphasizedaswell.
Mathematics Education–Thiscoursefocusesontheinvestigationofapproachestomathematicsinstructionattheelementaryandmiddleschoollevelswithapplicationatalllevels.Effectiveusageofvariedmaterialssuchasmanipulativeswillbedevelopedthroughclass/groupactivities,unitandlessonplans,aswellasthroughavarietyofclassroomdiscussionsandinvestigations.Anumberofotherareaswillbeexploredincludingunitandlessonplanning,integrationofmathwithothersubjects,classroompresentations,andcurrenttrendsinmathematicseducation.
instructional and Learning Processes: Elementary–Thiscourseexaminesclassroompractices,strategiesforinstruction,organizationforinstruction,brainbasedresearch,assessment,andteachingframeworksrelatedtotheelementarygradelevels.Thiscoursewillhelpteachersfacilitatethelearningoftheirstudentsintheearlyyearsofschool,K–5.
Language development–Thiscourseexaminesthesequenceoflanguagedevelopmentthroughoutthespanofhumans’lives.Emphasiswillbeplacedonmajortheoreticalapproachestolanguagedevelopmentandonrelatedareassuchascognitionandliteracy.
Children’s Literature–Thiscourseincludesclassicworksofchildren’sliterature(suchasGrimm’sFairyTalesandAliceinWonderland),Canadianchildren’sliterature(suchasAnneofGreenGables),andbothTolkien’sTheHobbitandLewis’sNarniaseries.Throughout,attentionwillbegivenbothtounderstandingthisrichliteratureandtoconsideringhowitmightbetaughttochildren.
interesting courses you May Take
Elementary Entrance Requirements
Tobeconsidered,studentsmustsatisfythefollowingminimumrequirements:1.TobegintheConcurrentB.Ed.(Elementary)program,studentsmusthavecompletedaminimumof30credithoursofaB.A.,B.B.A.,orB.Sc.program(ortheequivalent).TobeginthefoursemesterConsecutiveB.Ed.(Elementary)program,studentsmusthavecompletedaB.A.,B.B.A.,orB.Sc.degree(ortheequivalent).(PleasenotethatequivalencywillbebasedonCrandallUniversitystandardsandguidelines.)
2.Students’post-secondaryrecord,whetherapplyingfortheConcurrentortheConsecutiveB.Ed.,mustshowevidenceofaboveaverageability.FortheConcurrentB.Ed.program,therequirementisacumulativeGPAof3.00ora“B”equivalentonascalewhere4.33isthehighestmarkavailable.FortheConsecutiveB.Ed.program,therequirementisacumulativeGPAof2.67ora”B-“equivalentonascalewhere4.33isthehighestmarkavailableoverstudents’last60credithoursofstudy.
3.Inadditiontoastrongacademicrecord,evidenceofprofessionalsuitability,supportedbyreferencesandpreviousworkorvolunteerexperiencewithchildren,isrequired.
4.StudentsmustcompletealetterofrationaleexplainingtheirreasonsforapplyingtotheB.Ed.(Elementary)program.
secondary Entrance Requirements
Tobeconsidered,studentsmustsatisfythefollowingminimumrequirements:1.TobegintheConcurrentB.Ed.(Secondary)program,studentsmusthavecompletedaminimumof30credithoursofaB.A.,B.B.A.,orB.Sc.program(ortheequivalent).Theprogrammustleadtoeithera30credithourmajorinateachablesubjectareaora24credithourmajorinateachablesubjectareaandan18credithourminorinateachablesubjectarea.Tobeginthetwo-yearConsecutiveB.Ed.(Secondary)program,studentsmusthavecompletedaB.A.,B.B.A.,orB.Sc.degree(ortheequivalent)andhaveaminimumof60credithoursinteachableswithintheirdegree.The60credithoursinteachablesmustincludeeithera30credithourmajorinateachablesubjectareaora24credithourmajorinateachablesubjectareaandan18credithourminorinateachablesubjectarea.(PleasenotethatequivalencywillbebasedonCrandallUniversitystandardsandguidelines.)
Teachablesubjects,accordingtotheNBOfficeofTeacherCertification,includethefollowing:Biology,BusinessAdministration,CanadianStudies,Chemistry,Classics,Commerce,ComputerScience,Drama,Economics,English,EnvironmentalScience,FamilyStudies,French,Geography,GraphicArtsandDesign,Health,History,HomeEconomics,InformationTechnology,Languages,Mathematics,Music,PhysicalEducation,Physics,PoliticalScience,TechnologyEducation,TheatreArts,andVisualArts.
2.Students’post-secondaryrecordsmustshowevidenceofaboveaverageability.FortheConcurrentB.Ed.program,therequirementisacumulativeGPAof3.00ora“B”equivalentonascalewhere4.33isthehighestmarkavailable.FortheConsecutiveB.Ed.program,therequirementisacumulativeGPAof2.67ora“B-”equivalentonascalewhere4.33isthehighestmarkavailableoverstudents’last60credithoursofstudy.
3.Inadditiontoastrongacademicrecord,evidenceofprofessionalsuitability,supportedbyreferencesandpreviousworkorvolunteerexperiencewithchildren,isrequired.
4.StudentsmustcompletealetterofrationaleexplainingtheirreasonsforapplyingtotheB.Ed.(Secondary)program.
2. secondary stream Requirements TheB.Ed.(Secondary)degreeisgranteduponcompletionof60credithoursof Education courseswhich include the specific requirements listed below.All requirements for a B.A., B.B.A., or B.Sc. degree, or equivalent,must becompletepriortotheawardingoftheB.Ed.degree.Courseworkisrequiredin fourareas:FoundationsofEducation(21credithours),CoreMethods(12credithours),Electives(12credithours),andFieldPracticum(15credithours).Aminimumof168credithourswillberequiredtoearnthetwodegrees,butthis is possible if some education courses have been completed as part ofone’sfirstbaccalaureatedegree.MostConsecutiveB.Ed.graduateswillhavecompleted180credithours.Allcourses intheFoundationofEducationandCoreMethodssectionsrequireaminimumgradeof“B-.“
StudentswhohavenotcompletedtheirB.A.,B.B.A.,orB.Sc.,orequivalent,atCrandallUniversitynormallywillberequiredtotakeanadditionalsixcredithoursinBible-orientedReligiousStudiescoursesinordertomeetCrandall’sB.A.,B.B.A.,orB.Sc.equivalencyrequirements.
ThespecificB.Ed.–Secondaryrequirementsaregivenbelow:
i. foundations of EducationAfoundationof21credithoursisrequiredasfollows:A.ED3113–LiteracyEducation(3cr.hrs)B.ED3213/3223–TheoryandPractice:Secondary/Elementary(6cr.hrs)C. ED3313/3323 – Instructional and Learning Processes: Elementary/Secondary(6cr.hrs)D.ED4023–EducationalFoundations(3cr.hrs)E.ED4103–EducationalPsychology:InclusionaryPractices(3cr.hrs)
ii. Core Methods Four of the following coursesmust be completed.Aminimumof 12 credithoursisrequired.A.ED3203–MathematicsEducation(3cr.hrs)B.ED3303–ScienceEducation(3cr.hrs)C.ED3413–SocialStudiesEducation(3cr.hrs)D.ED3423–TechnologyinEducation(3cr.hrs)E.ED3823–Physical/WellnessEducation(3cr.hrs)F.ED3913–FineArtsEducationI:Music(3cr.hrs)G.ED3923–FineArtsEducationII:Art(3cr.hrs)
iii. Electives Electives(12credithours)arerequiredtocompleteatotalof60credithours.
iV. field Practicum ProgramA.ED5115–InternshiporED5215–GlobalInternship(15cr.hrs)
V. Bible-oriented Religious studiesBible-oriented Religious Studies courses (6 credit hours) are requiredof students in order to meet Crandall’s B.A., B.B.A., or B.Sc. equivalencyrequirements.Crandallgraduatesareexemptfromthisrequirementasithasbeenmetintheirfirstdegree.
Technical Education At CrandallTheBachelorofTechnicalEducationDegree(B.T.Ed.)isa138credithourprogramintendedtoequipindividualswhopossessprevioustechnicalskillsandtrainingwith21stcenturyteachertraining.
ItispossibletocompletetheB.T.Ed.degreein16monthsifastudententerstheprogramwith69credithoursfrompriortrainingand/orexperience.TheCrandallportionofthisdegreewillconsistof69credithours.Eighteenofthesecredithourswillbeaddressedthroughan18-weekInternshipinaformalschoolsetting,undertheguidanceandcoachingofahostteacherandCrandallUniversitysupervisors.
Successfulapplicantsmusthaveatleasttheequivalentof30credithoursand/orworkexperienceinareassuchasBusinessTechnology,ICT,CulinaryArts,InteriorDesign,Trades,orHospitality.ManystudentswillhavecompletedtheireducationthroughaCommunityCollegeorotherpost-secondaryinstitution(s).Preferenceforadmissionwillbegiventothosewhocanprovideevidenceofsuccessfulexperiencewithadolescents.
GraduatesfromtheBachelorofTechnicalEducationdegree,areeligibletoapplyforaLevel4TeachingCertificatefromtheNBDepartmentofEducation.
What to expect after graduationCrandall’sBachelorofTechnicalEducationprogramhasanexcellentreputationinthepublicschools,whichoftentranslatesintojoboffersshortlyaftergraduation.Graduatesofthisprogramhavegoneontoteachinpublicschools.
special Program highlights •Educationprofessorsstayabreastofcurrentliteratureandmethodologydiscussedinprofessionaljournalssoourstudentslearntheverylatesttechniquesandapproaches.•Studentslearntousethelatestclassroomtechnologyincludingsuchresourcesasinteractivewhiteboards,studentresponsesystems,digitaldocumentcameras,andinfraredclassroomsoundamplification.•Theprogramincludes18weeksintheclassroom:twoweeksofobservationand16consecutiveweeksofactualteachingexperience.Studentscompletetheirfirstsemestercourseworkbeforetheyareinaclassroomsotheycangetmaximumbenefitfromtheirobservations.
Bachelor of Technical Education
Matt WheatonAge:23//B.Sc.,B.Ed.//Middle&HighSchoolTeacher,St.KittsInternationalAcademy,St.KittsandNevis,WestIndies.
Q. What prompted you to study abroad through Crandall’s Global Education Experience Program?A.IwantedtostudyabroadtoputmyselfoutsideofwhatIknewas“normal”.ThisprogramprovidedmewithopportunitiesIwouldnothavereceivedelsewhere.IwasabletocompletehalfofmyinternshipinCanadateachinghighschoolsciencesandthentravelledtoMelbourne,AustraliatoteachattheGrade6level.IwoulddefinitelyrecommendtakingadvantageofoneofCrandall’smanyGlobalEducationExperiencePrograms.
Global Education Experience Program
Q. how did your experience in Australia prepare you for your career?A.MyexperienceinAustraliaallowedmetotravelandexperienceanothercultureontheothersideoftheworld.ThestaffattheschoolIwasplacedininspiredme,asIgottointeractwiththemandthestudentseachday.MytimeinAustraliaopenedmyeyestothemanychallengeseducatorsfaceacrosstheworld.IwasabletoexperienceacompletelydifferenteducationsystemthanoursinCanada,whichcausedmetogrowbothpersonallyandasaneducator.
Q. how did you originally connect with st. Kitts international Academy? A.TheschoolcontactedtheEducationdepartmentatCrandallbecausetheyknewoftheprogram’sreputationintheMaritimesforproducingqualityteachers.IwasabouttofinishmyclassesatCrandallandtheopportunityseemedinteresting,soIheadedtoSt.KittsinJanuary.IstronglybelievethatthisopportunitywouldnothavebeenpossibleifIhadnotattendedCrandall.
Q. how does a classroom in st. Kitts differ from your Atlantic Canadian classroom experience? A.St.KittsInternationalAcademyisaprivateschoolthatteachesCanadiancurriculum,soIamteachingthesamelessonsthatIwouldbeathome,buttheopportunitiesformetolearnareexciting.Iteachstudentsfromallovertheworldandtheyeachhaveadifferentperspectiveontheissueswecoverinclass.LivingandteachinginSt.KittshasinspiredmeasaneducatorbecauseIfeelthatIappreciatethevalueandpowerofeducationmorethanIdidgrowingup.
Q. What advice would you give someone who is deciding whether or not to pursue a career in Education?A.IwouldtellsomeonethinkingaboutacareerinEducationtogetoutandgainasmuchlifeexperienceaspossible.Lookforvolunteeropportunitieswithinyourcommunityandlocalschools.Mostimportantly,pursueEducationifyouhavethepassionforit.Itisnotjustacareer,itisalifestyle.AstheysayinSt.Kitts,“Rushslowly.”Weeachhaveourownuniquestoryandweneverknowwhereitmighttakeus.
CrandallUniversityfeesarekeptaslowaspossibleduetogiftsanddonationsfrompeopleandgroupswhobelieveintheEducationprogramatCrandallUniversity.
TuiTion & FeesUNDERGRADUATEEDUCATION
*Ratesareforundergraduateprogramsonly.Pleaserefertowww.crandallu.cafortheratesofgraduateprogramsandprogramsofferedthroughtheAdultProfessionalStudiesDivision.Ratesareforthe2014-2015academicyearandmaynotbethesameforsubsequentyears.Full-timestudentratesarebasedon4-6coursespersemester.Pricesdonotincludeadditionalcostssuchasbooks,lab/college/programfees,andinsurancepremiums.Roomandboardratesarebasedondoubleoccupanyanda14mealplan.
Visitwww.crandallu.caforafulllistoftuitionprices,feesandfurtherinformationfortheseandadditionalprogramsandcertificates,aswellaspart-timestudy.
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TuiTion & FeesApplication ProcedureAnapplicationforadmissiontotheBachelorofEducationprogramatCrandallUniversitymaybeobtainedfromtheEducationAdmissionsOffice.Alongwiththisform,allapplicantsmustsubmitthefollowingdocumentation:
1.Aletterofrationalewhichdetailstheirdesire/passiontoteachandthatlinksthatpassiontotheirexperienceswithchildren.Rationalesshouldbetwotothreepagesinlength;
2.ThreeB.Ed.referenceletterswhichassessstudents’suitabilityfortheteachingprofessionintermsofthestudent’scharacter,personalqualitiesandabilitytoworkwithyoungpeople(ReferencesshouldbesealedandsentdirectlyfromtherefereetotheEducationAdmissionsOffice);
3.Officialtranscriptsfromallpost-secondaryinstitutionsattended;
4.DisclosureofCriminalRecordinformation,includingavulnerablesectorcheck;
5.Alistofallpreviousteaching/leadershipexperienceswithchildreninaresumeformat;
6.Anon-refundable$50applicationfee.
Studentsshouldforwardallapplicationmaterialstotheaddressbelow:EducationAdmissionsOfficeCrandallUniversityBox6004Moncton,NBE1C9L7Email:[email protected]
Application deadlines are as follows:for fall admission, students must apply on or before January 31st.
Selectedstudentswillbeinterviewedforpossibleadmission.Successfulcompletionoftheminimumrequirementsguaranteesthatapplicationswillbeconsideredforaninterviewbutdoesnotguaranteeanintervieworadmission.
WhenstudentsareacceptedintotheBachelorofEducationprogramatCrandallUniversity,a$300.00enrolmentdepositisrequiredafterreceivingtheirletterofacceptancetotheprogram.Thisdepositisnon-refundableandwillbeapplieddirectlytothestudent’saccount.
Q: Can i make an appointment to talk with a member of the Admissions Committee before filing my application?A:Wearehappytospeaktoyoubytelephone(506-858-8970)orthroughe-mail,[email protected],toanswerquestionsyoumayhavebeforesubmittingyourapplication.
Q: What should i include in my rationale?A:Youshoulddescribeindetailyourexperiencesdealingwithchildren,aswellasyourreasonsforwantingtobecomeateacher.InthissectionyouwillneedtoprovideinformationtotheCommitteethatindicatesthosebackgroundexperiencesandfactorsthathaveledyoutothisplaceinyourlifeandhowteachingcameintofocus.Therationaleshouldbetwotothreepageslong.
This Q&A is designed to help answer your questions to get you on track to earn your Bachelor of Education degree at Crandall University in Moncton, NB, Canada.
Q&A
Q: What kinds of references are most helpful?A:Referenceletterswhichstatethattheapplicantisveryqualifiedtopursueteachingandthatspecifyrelevantskillsandattributesobservedbytheauthortowarrantthatconclusionaremosthelpful.Observationsshouldbebasedontheauthor’sfirst-handknowledgeoftheapplicant.Referencelettersthatareauthoredbyanindividualpossessingthoroughknowledgeandunderstandingoftheskillsandattributesrequiredtobeaneffectiveteacherareoftenmostvaluable.
Q: What transcripts/documentation of skill need to be submitted?A:OfficialcopiesofallpostsecondarytranscriptsmustbesubmittedandsentfromthehostinstitutiondirectlytotheEducationAdmissionsOffice.Forthosewhofollowedanapprenticeshiproute,aletterofstandingfromtheapprenticeshipregulatoryagencyisrequired.Faxedordownloadedversionswillnotbeaccepted.
Q: do i need to submit a “disclosure of Criminal Record information (Criminal Record Check)” with my application?A:Yes.TheCriminalRecordInformationmustincludeavulnerablesectorcheck.YouwillbeabletoobtainthisthroughyourlocaldetachmentoftheRCMPorlocalpoliceforce.
Q: do i need experience working with children?A:Yes.Experienceworkingwithchildrenisrequiredofallapplicants.Experienceinapublicschoolsettingishighlyrecommended.Wewillconsiderprivateschool,summercamp,orotherworkwithgroupsofchildrenforthisexperience.Babysittingandtutoringaregenerallynotstrongindicatorsofworkwithchildren.
Q: What is the admissions process?A:Theadmissionsprocessoccursintwophases.Phase1consistsofaninitialscreeningofallapplicants.Phase2consistsofaninterviewwiththeEducationAdmissionsCommittee.TelephoneorSkypeinterviewsmaybearrangedforthoseapplicantswhoareoverseasduringtheinterviewperiod.
Q: how will i be notified to schedule an interview?A:TheAssistantRegistrarwillcontactyoubye-mailtoscheduleanappointment.
Q: What should i wear to the interview?A:Youarebeinginterviewedforapre-professionalprogram.Dressaccordingly.Pleasedonotwearperfume.
Q: Am i able to defer my admission?A:Inexceptionalcircumstances,admissionmaybedeferredforoneacademicyear.
note: This Q&A relates to all B.Ed. and B.T.Ed. applicants.
Contact information:Ifyouhaveanyadditionalquestionsorwouldliketoapply,pleasecontactCrandallUniversitybytelephoneat(506)858-8970orthroughe-mail,[email protected]’rehappytohelpyousucceedinanywaywecan!
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crandall university hasofferedMaster’s-levelcoursessince2006.StudentsnowhavetheoptiontoearnafullyaccreditedMasterofEducationortocompleteanAdvancedCertificateinEducation.
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“ I choose to earn my M.Ed. at Crandall. For me, it's important to finish my
formal education where I started, with a firm
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Wanda Jones ‘15, High School English Teacher at Petitcodiac
Regional School
“ I choose to earn my M.Ed. at Crandall so that I can study in an area of education that directly impacts my work.”
Laura Small ‘15, High School English Teacher, Supervising
Position of Responsibility, Petitcodiac Regional School
graduate studiesMasterofEducationCrandallUniversity’sMasterofEducationisadegreedesignedforeducatorswhowanttoenhancetheirabilitiestorespondtostudentneeds.This36credithourM.Ed.isofferedintwoconcentrations:LiteracyEducationandResourceEducation.Bothconcentrationsofferapplications-basedcourses,sotheyequipeducatorswiththetoolsneededtoapplytheirknowledge.TheLiteracyEducationconcentrationadvanceslanguagelearningclassroompracticesforallstudents,andtheResourceEducationoptionfocusesonexceptionallearnersandinclusionarymethods.Graduatesoftheprogrammayserveasteachers,educators,literacycoaches,readingspecialists,resourceeducators,guidancecounselors,orresearchers.
GraduatesfromtheMasterofEducationdegreeprogrammaybeeligibletopursueothermaster’sdegreesoradoctoraldegrees(DoctorofEducation).TeacherswhoholdaCertificate5withtheNewBrunswickDepartmentofEducationhavetheopportunitytoadvancetoaCertificate6basedonthecriteriasetbytheOfficeofTeacherCertificationwiththeDepartmentofEducation.
AdvancedEducationCertificatesCrandallUniversitycurrentlyofferstwoAdvancedEducationCertificates:theAdvancedCertificateinLiteracyEducationandtheAdvancedCertificateinResourceEducation.TheseprogramsprovideteacherswhoholdaCertificate5withtheNewBrunswickDepartmentofEducationtheopportunitytoadvancetoaCertificate6basedonthecriteriasetbytheOfficeofTeacherCertificationwiththeDepartmentofEducation.TheOfficeofTeacherCertificationhasconfirmedthatindividualsholdingaCertificate4willbeabletousethecompletionofthesecoursestowardsthe36credithoursrequiredtoadvancetoaCertificate5.
SpecialProgramHighlights•Buildyourknowledgeandpedagogicalskills;• Attend classes at times set to accommodate teachers’ weekday classroomschedules;•Exploretheneedsofstrugglingstudentsinyourclassroom;•Gainagreaterawarenessofliteracyorresourceissues,whichultimatelybenefitschildreninyourclassroom;•Advanceinyourcareer.
Research Applications in Education–Theprimaryfocusofthiscourseisanindividualinvestigationoranalysisofacurrentissue/areaineducationalpractice.Topicsmustbeapprovedbyafacultyadvisor,whowillalsosuperviseandguidethestudentduringthepreparationofthedocument.OnlythoseindividualswhohavebeenacceptedintoCrandallUniversity’sMasterofEducationdegreeprogrammayregisterinthiscourse.
Writing instruction in the inclusive Classroom–Thiscoursewillexploretheresearchandapplicationofinstructionalstrategiesforthewrittenlanguage.ThiscoursewillemphasizeinstructionandresourcesforK-8gradelevels.Topicsincludecontinuumofchildren’swritingdevelopment,textformsandfeatures,traitsofwriting,writingassessmentinstructionalapproaches,andclassroomorganization.
Addressing the needs of struggling Readers–Explorationofapproachestoinstructionthataddresstheneedsofstrugglingreaderswillbethemandateofthiscourse.Emphasiswillbeplacedonconnectingassessmentresultstoinstructionalplanning.Topicswillincludecharacteristicsofskilledreaders;causesofreadingdifficulties;overviewofspecificlearningdisabilitiesandattentiondeficitdisorder;managinganeffectivelearningenvironment;formalandinformalassessmentmethods;andtheeffectsofpovertyonliteracy.
Autism spectrum disorders–Thiscourseinvestigatesthestandardapproachestoinstructionandinterventionsforclassroommanagementthataddresstheneedsofstudentswithautismspectrumdisorders.
Addressing the needs of struggling Learners in Mathematics–Thiscourseexplorestherangeofapproachestoinstructionthataddresstheneedsofstrugglinglearnersinmathematicswithanemphasisonconnectingassessmentresultstoeducationalplanning.Sometopicsincludedarefoundationsofmathematicslearning,assessmentstrategies,andresourcesforstrugglinglearners.
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interesting courses you May Take
coursE oPtionsCrandallUniversityoffersavarietyofgraduate-levelcoursestomatchthebroadspectrumofclassroomneeds.Herearesomeexamplesofgraduate-levelEducationcoursesofferedthroughtheUniversity.StudentsenroledintheMasterofEducationorAdvancedEducationCertificateprogramsarenotrequiredtotakeallcourseslisted.
Pleasecontacteducation.admissions@crandallu.caforofficialdegreerequirements.
Core Courses6013 | Advanced Foundations of Education**
6023 | Research Methods in Education**6033 | Research Applications in Education**
**3 credit hours each
6106 | Addressing the Needs of Struggling Readers in Inclusive Classrooms* 6126 | Language and Reading: Development, Processes, and Remediation*
6136 | Reading in the Content Area*6216 | Writing Instruction in the Inclusive Classroom*
6316 | Cultural Literacy in Teaching and Learning* 6346 | Literacy and Technology: Connections for Teaching and Learning*
*6 credit hours each ** Presently all Literacy courses are 6 credit hours. New 3 credit hour courses are being developed to help
students aquire the necessary 27 credit hours.
6106 | Addressing the Needs of Struggling Readers in Inclusive Classroom*6616 | Individual Student Assessment*
6706 | The Role and Function of the Resource Teacher*6803 | Autism Spectrum Disorders **
6823 | Emotional and Behavioural Disorders**6843 | Development in School-aged Children and Adolescents**
6903 | Addressing the Needs of Struggling Learners in Mathematics***6 credit hours each
**3 credit hours each
Must be completed by all M.Ed. students
LiteracyEducation27 credit hours must be completed by all M.Ed. students in the Literacy Education concentration
27 credit hours must be completed by all M.Ed. students in the Resource Education concentration
Resource Education
CrandallUniversityfeesarekeptaslowaspossibleduetogiftsanddonationsfrompeopleandgroupswhobelieveintheEducationprogramsofCrandallUniversity.
TuiTion & Fees
*Ratesareforgraduateprogramsonly.Pleaserefertowww.crandallu.cafortheratesofundergraduateprogramsandprogramsofferedthroughtheAdultProfessionalStudiesDivision.Ratesareforthe2014-2015academicyearandmaynotbethesameforsub-sequentyears.Pricesdonotincludeadditionalcostssuchasbooks,lab/college/programfees,andinsurancepremiums.
Studentfeesincludethefollowing:technology,health&wellness,facilityaccess,library,groundsandcampusrenewal(per3credithours).
Itwilltakeapproximately18-22monthstocompleteatypical36credithourdegree.
Visitwww.crandallu.caforafulllistoftuitionprices,fees,andfurtherinformationfortheseandadditionalprogramsandcertificates,aswellaspart-timestudy.
TuiTion–PeR 3 CRediT HouRs
sTudenT Fees–PeR 3 CRediT HouRs
ToTal–36 CRediT HouRs inCludinG Fees
$815.00
$65.00
$10, 560.00
G R A D U A T E S T U D I E S
TuiTion & FeesGraduate studies Application ProcedureInordertobeconsideredforgraduatestudiesinEducation,applicantsmusthaveearneda60credithourBachelorofEducationdegree,orequivalent,withaminimumgradepointaverageof3.0(B)andatleasttheequivalentofone-yearoffull-timeteachingexperience.(Thecompletionofthese60credithoursalsopresumesaminimalequivalentof168credithoursoverallwhenpreviousdegrees’creditsarecombinedwiththeapplicant’sB.Ed.degree.)
AnapplicationforadmissiontoeithertheMasterofEducationorAdvancedEducationCertificateprogramatCrandallUniversitymaybeobtainedfromtheEducationAdmissionsOffice.Alongwithyourapplication,allapplicantsmustsubmitthefollowingdocumentation:
1.AprofesssionalresumeandacoverletterthatpresentsyourprofessionalgoalsandhowthecompletionoftheAdvancedEducationCertificateorM.Ed.canhelpmeetandachievetheseaspirations;
2.AconfirmationofemploymentletteroracriminalrecordcheckforMasterofEducationapplicants;
3.Twoprofessionalreferencelettersfromindividualswhocanprovideinputregardingyourstrengthsasaneducatorandwhytheysupportyourdecisiontocompletegraduatestudies;
4.Officialtranscriptsfromeachpreviouspost-secondaryinstitutionattendeddirectlytoCrandallUniversityfromtheissuinginstitution(s);
5.Anon-refundable$50applicationfee.
Studentsshouldforwardallapplicationmaterialstotheaddressbelow:EducationAdmissionsOfficeCrandallUniversityBox6004Moncton,NBE1C9L7Email:[email protected]
Application deadlines are as follows:for fall admission, students must apply on or before May 15th
Note:AsspaceislimitedintheEducationprograms,selectedstudentswillbeinterviewedforpossibleadmission.Successfulcompletionoftheminimumrequirementsguaranteesthatapplicationswillbeconsideredforaninterviewbutdoesnotguaranteeanintervieworadmission.
