Education Programs

Make yourself at home at Crandall University! Home to over 800 students, Crandall is an independent liberal arts university. While the majority of students are Canadian, in recent years the university has seen increasing enrollment from international students.

Crandall’s campus has much to offer: a warm, welcoming atmosphere, a steadfast commitment to its students, demonstration of academic excellence, a distinguished group of alumni, and a clear devotion to Christian ideals. In addition to undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies, Crandall University offers numerous certificates, programs, and opportunities for academic enhancement.

Crandall University boasts exceptional faculty and a favorable 13:1 student-to-professor ratio. Small classroom sizes ensure that each student gets the support and attention needed. Crandall’s well respected academic programs set it apart as a campus that you’ll be proud to call home.

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

Bachelor of Education EducationAtCrandallTheBachelorofEducationprogramatCrandallUniversityisoneofthemostrespectedteacherpreparationprogramsinEasternCanada.ACrandallEducationdegreepreparesstudents to teach in virtually any classroom, anywhere.

TheB.Ed.programhelpstodevelopstudent-centerededucationalleaderswithacommitment to the important mission of educating future generations.

What to expect after graduationGraduatesofCrandallUniversity’sB.Ed.programarewellpreparedtotakeonteachingchallenges in a broad range of classroom settings. Graduates will also be eligible to applyforaNewBrunswickLevel5TeachingCertificate,whichequipsthemtoteachinthe elementary or secondary school classroom.

Crandall’sBachelorofEducationprogramhasanexcellentreputationinthepublicschools, which often translates into job offers shortly after graduation. Graduates of our program have gone on to teach in public schools, in community colleges, and at international institutions. Many pursue advanced degrees at graduate school.

SpecialProgramHighlightsforaBachelorofEducation•OurBachelorofEducationgraduatesholdastrongreputationaroundtheworld.OftentheyarespecificallyrequestedforinternshipplacementinplacessuchasAlberta,Canada;Australia;China;andSt.KittsandNevis!•Educationprofessorsstayup-to-datewithcurrentliteratureandmethodologydiscussedinprofessionaljournalssothatourstudentslearntheverylatesttechniquesand approaches.•Studentslearntousethelatestclassroomtechnologyincludingsuchresourcesas

interactive white boards, student response systems, digital document cameras, and infrared classroom sound amplification.•Theprogramincludes17weeksintheclassroom:twoweeksofobservationand15consecutiveweeksofactualteachingexperience.Studentscompletetheirfirstsemestercourseworkbeforetheyareinaclassroomsotheycangetmaximumbenefitfrom their observations.

SomePossibleCareerPaths&AreasofContinuedStudy:•PublicSchoolTeacher

•ChristianSchoolTeacher

•SchoolLiaison

•DepartmentofEducation

•TeachingInternationally

•CorporateTrainer

PursueaBachelorofEducationin one of two ways:Consecutively: This approach allows students to complete four semesters of teacher education after the completion of an undergraduate degree (B.A.,B.B.A.orB.Sc.)orequivalent.

Concurrently:Takenatthesametimeasanundergraduatedegree(B.A.,B.B.A.orB.Sc.),thisapproachrequiresaminimumoffiveyearstocomplete both degrees. To pursue the concurrent program, students apply during the second semester of their first year at Crandall.

“AsSuperintendentoftheAnglophoneEastSchoolDistrict,Ibelievethatourteachersarethekeytoprovidingqualityeducation.I, therefore, also believe in hiring the best qualifiedcandidatesfromtopqualitypre-

service programs.

the Crandall University graduates have consistently demonstrated an exemplary

balance of education and practical knowledge.

In addition to strong academic programs, theFacultyofEducationatCrandallhasconsistently exposed their students to

educational practitioners with a wealth of experience at the elementary and secondary

levels. This focus on providing practical experience with an emphasis on strong

classroom management and collaborative skills,deliveredbycaring,experienced

educators who consistently share their love for students and the teaching profession,

gives the Crandall graduates the edge they need to be successful.”

Gregg Ingersoll,Superintendent,AnglophoneEastDistrict

EduCATion APPLiCATion dEAdLinEs: undERGRAduATE PRoGRAMs: JAnuARy 31sT GRAduATE PRoGRAMs: MAy 15Th

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. The two degrees combine into 180 credit hours, but in certain instances thismaybereducedto168credithoursshouldelectivesbeavailablefromthestudent’sinitial undergraduate degree. The concurrent program begins in the student’s second yearandrequiresaminimumoffouryearsofstudybeyondtheinitialyear,foratotaloffive years. Students will need to maximize their courses within several semesters and/ortakeadditionalspringorsummercoursestograduatewithbothdegreesinfiveyears.(Note:EquivalenciesarebasedonCrandall’sstandardsandguidelines.)

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)arerequiredtocompleteatotalof60credit hours.

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.

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 theFoundationofEducationandAreasofStudysectionsrequirea minimum grade of “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.

Literacy Education–This course focuses on literacy at the elementary and middle school levels with application at all levels. The emphasis willbeonthedevelopmentofliteracyskills.Studentswillbeexposedtotopicssuchaslanguageacquisition,readingandwritingprocesses,andtheoreticalbasesforinstructionalprocedures.Listening,reading,speaking,writing,andrespondingskills,aswellaslessonplanningandvariedgroupworkwillbeemphasized.Avarietyofresourcesandprocedures appropriate to the students’ developmental levels will be emphasized as well.

Mathematics Education–This course focuses on the investigation of approaches to mathematics instruction at the elementary and middle schoollevelswithapplicationatalllevels.Effectiveusageofvariedmaterials such as manipulatives will be developed through class/group activities, unit and lesson plans, as well as through a variety of classroom discussionsandinvestigations.Anumberofotherareaswillbeexploredincluding unit and lesson planning, integration of math with other subjects, classroom presentations, and current trends in mathematics education.

instructional and Learning Processes: Elementary–This course examines classroom practices, strategies for instruction, organization for instruction,brainbasedresearch,assessment,andteachingframeworksrelated to the elementary grade levels. This course will help teachers facilitatethelearningoftheirstudentsintheearlyyearsofschool,K–5.

Language development–Thiscourseexaminesthesequenceof language development throughout the span of humans’ lives. Emphasiswillbeplacedonmajortheoreticalapproachestolanguagedevelopment and on related areas such as cognition and literacy.

Children’s Literature–Thiscourseincludesclassicworksofchildren’sliterature(suchasGrimm’sFairyTalesandAliceinWonderland),Canadianchildren’sliterature(suchasAnneofGreenGables),andbothTolkien’sTheHobbitandLewis’sNarniaseries.Throughout,attentionwillbe given both to understanding this rich literature and to considering how it might be taught to children.

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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 of one’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.Crandallgraduatesareexemptfromthisrequirementasithasbeen met in their first degree.

Elementary Entrance Requirements

To be considered, students must satisfy the following minimum requirements: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. In addition to a strong academic record, evidence of professional suitability,supportedbyreferencesandpreviousworkorvolunteerexperiencewithchildren,isrequired.

4.StudentsmustcompletealetterofrationaleexplainingtheirreasonsforapplyingtotheB.Ed.(Elementary)program.

secondary Entrance Requirements

To be considered, students must satisfy the following minimum requirements:1.TobegintheConcurrentB.Ed.(Secondary)program,studentsmusthavecompletedaminimumof30credithoursofaB.A.,B.B.A.,orB.Sc.program(ortheequivalent).Theprogrammustleadtoeithera30credithourmajorinateachablesubjectareaora24credithourmajorinateachablesubject area and an 18 credit hour minor in a teachable subject area. To beginthetwo-yearConsecutiveB.Ed.(Secondary)program,studentsmusthavecompletedaB.A.,B.B.A.,orB.Sc.degree(ortheequivalent)andhaveaminimumof60credithoursinteachableswithintheirdegree.The60credit hours in teachables must include either a 30 credit hour major in a teachablesubjectareaora24credithourmajorinateachablesubjectareaandan18credithourminorinateachablesubjectarea.(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. In addition to a strong academic record, evidence of professional suitability,supportedbyreferencesandpreviousworkorvolunteerexperiencewithchildren,isrequired.

4.StudentsmustcompletealetterofrationaleexplainingtheirreasonsforapplyingtotheB.Ed.(Secondary)program.

technical Education at CrandallTheBachelorofTechnicalEducationDegree(B.T.Ed.)isa138credithourprogramintendedtoequipindividualswhopossessprevioustechnicalskillsandtrainingwith21stcenturyteachertraining.

ItispossibletocompletetheB.T.Ed.degreein16monthsifastudententerstheprogramwith69credithoursfrompriortrainingand/orexperience.TheCrandallportionofthisdegreewillconsistof69credithours.Eighteenofthesecredithourswillbeaddressedthroughan18-weekInternshipinaformalschoolsetting,undertheguidance and coaching of a host teacher and Crandall University supervisors.

Successfulapplicantsmusthaveatleasttheequivalentof30credithoursand/orworkexperienceinareassuchasBusinessTechnology,ICT,CulinaryArts,InteriorDesign,Trades,orHospitality.Manystudentswillhavecompleted their education through a Community College or other post-secondaryinstitution(s).Preferenceforadmissionwillbegiventothosewho can provide evidence of successful experience with adolescents.

GraduatesfromtheBachelorofTechnicalEducationdegree,areeligibletoapplyforaLevel4TeachingCertificatefromtheNBDepartmentofEducation.

What to expect after graduationCrandall’sBachelorofTechnicalEducationprogramhasanexcellentreputation in the public schools, which often translates into job offers shortly after graduation. Graduates of this program have gone on to teach in public schools.

special Program highlights •Educationprofessorsstayabreastofcurrentliteratureandmethodology

discussed in professional journals so our students learn the very latest techniquesandapproaches.•Studentslearntousethelatestclassroomtechnologyincludingsuch

resources as interactive white boards, student response systems, digital document cameras, and infrared classroom sound amplification.•Theprogramincludes18weeksintheclassroom:twoweeksofobservationand16consecutiveweeksofactualteachingexperience.Studentscompletetheirfirstsemestercourseworkbeforetheyareinaclassroom so they can get maximum benefit from their observations.

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”. This program provided me with opportunities I would not have received elsewhere. I was able to complete half of my internship in Canada teaching high school sciences and then travelledtoMelbourne,AustraliatoteachattheGrade6level.IwoulddefinitelyrecommendtakingadvantageofoneofCrandall’smanyGlobalEducationExperiencePrograms.

Global Education Experience Program

Q. how did your experience in Australia prepare you for your career?A.MyexperienceinAustraliaallowedmetotravelandexperienceanotherculture on the other side of the world. The staff at the school I was placed in inspired me, as I got to interact with them and the students each day. My timeinAustraliaopenedmyeyestothemanychallengeseducatorsfaceacross the world. I was able to experience a completely different education system than ours in Canada, which caused me to grow both personally and as an educator.

Q. how did you originally connect with st. Kitts international Academy? A.TheschoolcontactedtheEducationdepartmentatCrandallbecausetheyknewoftheprogram’sreputationintheMaritimesforproducingqualityteachers. I was about to finish my classes at Crandall and the opportunity seemedinteresting,soIheadedtoSt.KittsinJanuary.Istronglybelievethat this opportunity would not have been possible if I had not attended Crandall.

Q. how does a classroom in st. Kitts differ from your Atlantic Canadian classroom experience? A.St.KittsInternationalAcademyisaprivateschoolthatteachesCanadiancurriculum, so I am teaching the same lessons that I would be at home, but the opportunities for me to learn are exciting. I teach students from all over the world and they each have a different perspective on the issues we cover inclass.LivingandteachinginSt.Kittshasinspiredmeasaneducatorbecause I feel that I appreciate the value and power of education more than I did growing up.

Q. What advice would you give someone who is deciding whether or not to pursue a career in Education?A.IwouldtellsomeonethinkingaboutacareerinEducationtogetoutandgainasmuchlifeexperienceaspossible.Lookforvolunteeropportunitieswithin your community and local schools. Most importantly, pursue Educationifyouhavethepassionforit.Itisnotjustacareer,itisalifestyle.AstheysayinSt.Kitts,“Rushslowly.”Weeachhaveourownuniquestoryandweneverknowwhereitmighttakeus.

CrandallUniversityfeesarekeptaslowaspossibleduetogiftsanddonationsfrompeopleandgroupswhobelieveintheEducationprogramatCrandallUniversity.

TuiTion & FeesUNDERGRADUATEEDUCATION Application Procedure

AnapplicationforadmissiontotheBachelorofEducationprogramatCrandallUniversitymaybeobtainedfromtheEducationAdmissionsOffice.Alongwiththisform,allapplicantsmustsubmitthe following documentation:

1.Aletterofrationalewhichdetailstheirdesire/passiontoteachandthatlinksthatpassiontotheirexperienceswithchildren.Rationalesshouldbetwotothreepagesinlength;

2.ThreeB.Ed.referenceletterswhichassessstudents’suitabilityfor the teaching profession in terms of the student’s character, personalqualitiesandabilitytoworkwithyoungpeople(ReferencesshouldbesealedandsentdirectlyfromtherefereetotheEducationAdmissionsOffice);

3.Officialtranscriptsfromallpost-secondaryinstitutionsattended;

4.DisclosureofCriminalRecordinformation,includingavulnerablesectorcheck;

5.Alistofallpreviousteaching/leadershipexperienceswithchildrenin a resume format;

6.Anon-refundable$50applicationfee.

Students should forward all application materials to the address below:EducationAdmissionsOfficeCrandall UniversityBox6004Moncton, NBE1C9L7Email:education.admissions@crandallu.ca

Application deadlines are as follows:for fall admission, students must apply on or before January 31st.

Selected students will be interviewed for possible admission. Successfulcompletionoftheminimumrequirementsguaranteesthat applications will be considered for an interview but does not guarantee an interview or admission.

WhenstudentsareacceptedintotheBachelorofEducationprogramatCrandallUniversity,a$300.00enrolmentdepositisrequiredafterreceiving their letter of acceptance to the program. This deposit is non-refundable and will be applied directly to the student’s account.

*Ratesareforundergraduateprogramsonly.Pleaserefertowww.crandallu.cafortheratesofgraduateprogramsandprogramsofferedthroughtheAdultProfessionalStudiesDivision.Ratesareforthe2014-2015academicyearandmaynotbethesameforsubsequentyears.Full-timestudentratesarebasedon4-6coursespersemester.Pricesdonotincludeadditionalcostssuchasbooks,lab/college/programfees,andinsurancepremiums.Roomandboardratesarebasedondoubleoccupanyanda14mealplan.

Visitwww.crandallu.caforafulllistoftuitionprices,feesandfurtherinformationforthese and additional programs and certificates, as well as part-time study.

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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,education.admissions@crandallu.ca,toanswerquestionsyoumay have before submitting your application.

Q: What should i include in my rationale?A:Youshoulddescribeindetailyourexperiencesdealing with children, as well as your reasons for wanting to become a teacher. In this section you will need to provide information to the Committee that indicatesthosebackgroundexperiencesandfactorsthat have led you to this place in your life and how teaching came into focus. The rationale should be two to three pages long.

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.Referencelettersthatareauthoredbyanindividualpossessingthoroughknowledgeandunderstandingoftheskillsandattributesrequiredtobean effective teacher are often most valuable.

Q: What transcripts/documentation of skill need to be submitted?A:Officialcopiesofallpostsecondarytranscriptsmustbe submitted and sent from the host institution directly totheEducationAdmissionsOffice.Forthosewhofollowed an apprenticeship route, a letter of standing fromtheapprenticeshipregulatoryagencyisrequired.Faxed or downloaded versions will not be accepted.

Q: do i need to submit a “disclosure of Criminal record information (Criminal record Check)” with my application?A:Yes.TheCriminalRecordInformationmustincludeavulnerablesectorcheck.YouwillbeabletoobtainthisthroughyourlocaldetachmentoftheRCMPorlocalpolice force.

Q: do i need experience working with children?A:Yes.Experienceworkingwithchildrenisrequiredofallapplicants.Experienceinapublicschoolsettingishighly recommended. We will consider private school, summercamp,orotherworkwithgroupsofchildrenforthis experience. Babysitting and tutoring are generally notstrongindicatorsofworkwithchildren.

Q: What is the admissions process?A:Theadmissionsprocessoccursintwophases.Phase1consistsofaninitialscreeningofallapplicants.Phase2consistsofaninterviewwiththeEducationAdmissionsCommittee.TelephoneorSkypeinterviewsmaybearranged for those applicants who are overseas during the interview period.

Q: how will i be notified to schedule an interview?A:TheAssistantRegistrarwillcontactyoubye-mailtoschedule an appointment.

Q: What should i wear to the interview?A:Youarebeinginterviewedforapre-professionalprogram.Dressaccordingly.Pleasedonotwearperfume.

Q: Am i able to defer my admission?A:Inexceptionalcircumstances,admissionmaybedeferred for one academic year.

note: This Q&A relates to all B.Ed. and B.T.Ed. applicants.

Contact information:Ifyouhaveanyadditionalquestionsorwouldliketoapply, please contact Crandall University by telephone at(506)858-8970orthroughe-mail,education.admissions@crandallu.ca.We’rehappytohelpyousucceedinanywaywecan!

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Crandall University has offered Master’s-level courses since2006.Studentsnowhave the option to earn a fully accreditedMasterofEducationortocompleteanAdvancedCertificateinEducation.

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graduate studiesMasterofEducationCrandallUniversity’sMasterofEducationisadegreedesignedforeducatorswhowanttoenhancetheirabilitiestorespondtostudentneeds.This36credithourM.Ed.isofferedintwoconcentrations:LiteracyEducationandResourceEducation.Bothconcentrationsofferapplications-basedcourses,sotheyequipeducatorswiththetoolsneededtoapplytheirknowledge.TheLiteracyEducationconcentrationadvanceslanguagelearningclassroompracticesforallstudents,andtheResourceEducationoptionfocusesonexceptionallearners and inclusionary methods. Graduates of the program may serve as teachers, educators, literacy coaches, reading specialists, resource educators, guidance counselors, or researchers.

GraduatesfromtheMasterofEducationdegreeprogrammaybeeligibletopursueothermaster’sdegreesoradoctoraldegrees(DoctorofEducation).TeacherswhoholdaCertificate5withtheNewBrunswickDepartmentofEducationhavetheopportunitytoadvancetoaCertificate6basedonthecriteriasetbytheOfficeofTeacherCertificationwiththeDepartmentofEducation.

AdvancedEducationCertificatesCrandallUniversitycurrentlyofferstwoAdvancedEducationCertificates:theAdvancedCertificateinLiteracyEducationandtheAdvancedCertificateinResourceEducation.TheseprogramsprovideteacherswhoholdaCertificate5withtheNewBrunswickDepartmentofEducationtheopportunitytoadvancetoaCertificate6basedonthecriteriasetbytheOfficeofTeacherCertificationwiththeDepartmentofEducation.TheOfficeofTeacherCertificationhasconfirmedthatindividualsholdingaCertificate4willbeabletousethecompletionofthesecoursestowardsthe36credithoursrequiredtoadvancetoaCertificate5.

SpecialProgramHighlights•Buildyourknowledgeandpedagogicalskills;• Attend classes at times set to accommodate teachers’ weekday classroom

schedules;•Exploretheneedsofstrugglingstudentsinyourclassroom;•Gainagreaterawarenessofliteracyorresourceissues,whichultimatelybenefits

children in your classroom;•Advanceinyourcareer.

Research Applications in Education–The primary focus of this course is an individual investigation or analysis of a current issue/area in educational practice. Topics must be approved by a faculty advisor, who will also supervise and guide the student during the preparationofthedocument.OnlythoseindividualswhohavebeenacceptedintoCrandallUniversity’sMasterofEducationdegreeprogram may register in this course.

Writing instruction in the inclusive Classroom–This course will explore the research and application of instructional strategies for the written language. This course will emphasize instruction andresourcesforK-8gradelevels.Topicsincludecontinuumofchildren’s writing development, text forms and features, traits of writing, writing assessment instructional approaches, and classroom organization.

addressing the needs of struggling readers–Explorationof approaches to instruction that address the needs of struggling readerswillbethemandateofthiscourse.Emphasiswillbeplacedon connecting assessment results to instructional planning. Topics willincludecharacteristicsofskilledreaders;causesofreadingdifficulties;overviewofspecificlearningdisabilitiesandattentiondeficit disorder; managing an effective learning environment; formal and informal assessment methods; and the effects of poverty on literacy.

Autism spectrum disorders–This course investigates the standard approaches to instruction and interventions for classroom management that address the needs of students with autism spectrum disorders.

Addressing the needs of struggling Learners in Mathematics–This course explores the range of approaches to instruction that address the needs of struggling learners in mathematics with an emphasis on connecting assessment results to educational planning. Some topics included are foundations of mathematics learning, assessment strategies, and resources for struggling learners.

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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

foundation from Crandall.”

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

CoUrsE oPtionsCore 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

Crandall University offers a variety of graduate-level courses to match the broad spectrum of classroom needs. Here are some examples of graduate-level EducationcoursesofferedthroughtheUniversity.StudentsenroledintheMasterofEducationorAdvancedEducationCertificateprogramsarenotrequiredtotakeallcourseslisted.

Pleasecontacteducation.admissions@crandallu.caforofficialdegreerequirements.

CrandallUniversityfeesarekeptaslowaspossibleduetogiftsanddonationsfrompeopleandgroupswhobelieveintheEducationprogramsofCrandallUniversity.

TuiTion & Fees

*Ratesareforgraduateprogramsonly.Pleaserefertowww.crandallu.cafortheratesofundergraduateprogramsandprogramsofferedthroughtheAdultProfessionalStudiesDivision.Ratesareforthe2014-2015academicyearandmaynotbethesameforsub-sequentyears.Pricesdonotincludeadditionalcostssuchasbooks,lab/college/programfees, and insurance premiums.

Studentfeesincludethefollowing:technology,health&wellness,facilityaccess,library,groundsandcampusrenewal(per3credithours).

Itwilltakeapproximately18-22monthstocompleteatypical36credithourdegree.

Visitwww.crandallu.caforafulllistoftuitionprices,fees,andfurtherinformationforthese and additional programs and certificates, as well as part-time study.

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

Graduate 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. Two professional reference letters from individuals who can provide input regarding your strengths as an educator and why they support your decision to complete graduate studies;

4.Officialtranscriptsfromeachpreviouspost-secondaryinstitutionattendeddirectlytoCrandallUniversityfromtheissuinginstitution(s);

5.Anon-refundable$50applicationfee.

Students should forward all application materials to the address below:EducationAdmissionsOfficeCrandall UniversityBox6004Moncton, NBE1C9L7Email:education.admissions@crandallu.ca

Application deadlines are as follows:for fall admission, students must apply on or before May 15th

Note:AsspaceislimitedintheEducationprograms,selectedstudentswillbeinterviewedforpossibleadmission.Successfulcompletionoftheminimumrequirementsguaranteesthatapplicationswillbeconsideredforaninterviewbutdoesnotguaranteeanintervieworadmission.