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EVENING PRESENTATION
CHOOSING COURSES
2015-2016
TUESDAY, FEB. 17
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
30 credits – 18 compulsory credits
– 12 elective credits
40 hours community involvement
Gr.10 Literacy Test
Compulsory Credits
Group 1
one of…
5th credit in English
2nd French credit
Native or Classical or International Language
Social Sciences and the Humanities
Canadian and World Studies
Co-op
Group 2
one of…
Health & Physical Education
Business Studies
Arts (Music, Art, Drama or Dance)
Co-op
Group 3
one of…
grade 11 or 12 Science
Technology or Computer Science
Co-op
Course Types – Gr 9/10
Academic
Applied
Open
Gr. 11 & 12 Course Types
O
– Open
C
– College
M
– Mixed (University or College)
U
– University
W
– Workplace
Except for Open
Planning Your Future
When making course choices, consider your:
interests
skills
aptitudes
future goals
Career & Education Planning
Work backwards…
Begin with an end in mind
Plan ahead
“What courses will I
need to access a
post-secondary
program?”
What is my pathway?
When do I determine my pathway?
Don Mills C.I.
App
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College
University
W
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Considering Work?
Current job market
Job Fairs
Youth Employment Centres
College or Open courses
Workplace Prep Courses
Considering Apprenticeship?
OYAP
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs
http://www.oyaptdsb.com/
enables students in Gr.11 or 12 to complete their
OSSD while starting their apprenticeship training
in one of the skilled trades
Examples:
Carpentry, Automotive, Culinary Arts, Plumbing
THOUSANDS
Considering College?
Career-focused, skills training
Certificate Programs
Diploma Programs
Applied Degree Programs
Collaborative/Joint Degree Programs
Graduate Certificate Programs
Co-op Placement Programs
College Eligibility
Requirements
High school diploma including…
Gr.12 English, College or Univ. level
AND depending on the program, there may be:
additional criteria for admission
prerequisite courses
English/Math assessment
minimum grades
College Diploma Requirements…
Example
Seneca College
Broadcasting – Journalism/Radio/Television
High School Diploma
Gr.12 English – C or U
Info/Orientation session
Questionnaire/Essay
Test(s)
College Degree Programs
Bachelor’s Degrees
Applied Degree Programs
programs are unique to each college
require university-bound credits
hands-on component
job-ready
College
Applied Degree Requirements
Applied Degree Programs
average of six Gr.12 U English and
5 U/M Gr. 12 courses
unique to each college
aimed at meeting the needs of
industry
critical thinking combined with practical skills
high demand programs may require
College
Applied Degree Requirements
Centennial
Info Sci (Computer and Communication Networking)
Info Sci (Software Systems – Design, Development and Management)
George Brown
Business (Financial Services)
Business (Hospitality Operations Management) with Niagara
Tech (Construction and Environmental – Regulations and Compliance)
Tech (Construction Science and Management)
Humber
Arts (Creative Advertising); Arts (Interior Design)
Arts (Criminology and Corrections)
Arts (Film and Media Production); Arts (Paralegal Studies)
Business (Electronic Business)
Business (Fashion Management)
Business (Human Resources Management)
Business (International Business)
Business (Tourism Management)
Info Sci (Software Systems)
Music (Contemporary Music)
Tech (Industrial Design)
More Applied Degrees…
Seneca
Arts (Child Development)
Arts (Therapeutic Recreation)
Business (Financial Services Management)
Business (Human Resources Strategy and Tech)
Business (International Accounting and Finance)
Business (Municipal and Corporate Administration)
Tech (Control Systems Tech)
Tech (Flight Program)
Tech (Integrated Environmental Site Remediation)
Tech (Software Development)
Tech (Informatics and Security)
Sheridan
Arts (Animation)
Arts (Illustration)
Arts (Interior Design)
Business (Global Business Management)
Health Sciences (Athletic Therapy)
Health Sciences (Exercise Science and Health Promotion)
Info Sci (Information Systems Security)
Joint/Collaborative…
at College
Examples
George Brown College
Collaborative Degree Program - Ryerson U Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Seneca@York
3D Animation Animation
Applied Science and Technology Fundamentals Art Fundamentals
Bioinformatics
Biotechnology Technologist (Research) Broadcasting - Radio
Broadcasting - Radio - (Joint Seneca/York) Broadcasting - Television Broadcasting - Television - (Joint Seneca/York) Chemical Engineering Technology Chemical Laboratory Technician Chemical Laboratory Technology - Pharmaceutical Computer Networking and Technical Support Computer Programmer Computer Programming and Analysis Computer Systems Technology Corporate Communications Corporate Communications - (Co-op) Corporate Media Production Database Application Developer Digital Media Arts Flight Program - (Degree) Game Art and Animation General Arts - One Year Certificate Graphic Design
Independent Digital Photography Independent Illustration Independent Music Production Informatics and Security - (Degree) Journalism - Broadcast Journalism - Broadcast - (Joint Seneca/York) Liberal Arts Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Quality
Operations - (Co-op)
Pre-Media - Media and Communications Fundamentals
Redirection Through Education - Work on Track Social Service Worker - Immigrants and Refugees Social Service Worker
Software Development - (Degree) Technical Communication - (Co-op) Visual Effects for Film and Television
