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Ask yourself:. UCEP University Cooperative Education Program. UCEP is a unique experiential and transitional Cooperative Education program available only to senior students (grade 12 or 5 th year) who are enrolled in the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. So what is UCEP?.

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  1. Ask yourself:

  2. UCEP University Cooperative Education Program UCEP is a unique experiential and transitional Cooperative Education program available only to senior students (grade 12 or 5th year) who are enrolled in the Waterloo Catholic District School Board

  3. So what is UCEP? A partnership between these institutions:

  4. While in UCEP, students will… • take either one or two Grade 12 courses: Religion – HRE4M The Grade 12 courses offered are based on student enrolment MATH - MCV4U (Vectors/Calculus) English – ENG4U • participate in a co-op placement and earn two co-op credits English Writer’s Craft – EWC4U e-learning Co-op credits cannot be used for University application and therefore are not considered part of your 6 “U or M” level courses MATH - MHF 4UI (Analytical Functions) Co-op (15 hours per week) • take a University course in an • area of interest University Course

  5. Advanced Placement English ENG4U • Students who participate in ENG4U while in UCEP have the extended opportunity to pursue completion of the AP (Advanced Placement) Exam • The AP Literature and Composition Exam takes place in the spring semester of their grade 12 year. This provides students with an opportunity to earn a first year university equivalency credit in English. • Successful scores on the AP exam can earn first year transfer credits to almost any university in Canada or the United Sates • The AP enrichment program challenges motivated and high-achieving students to pursue their love of communication, including reading, writing, analysis of literature, oral communication and media studies.

  6. 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 • 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

  7. Example – UCEP Student Schedule 2011 Calculus 8:30 – 9:50 STJ 3012 Calculus 8:30 – 9:50 STJ 2011 Calculus 8:30 – 9:50 STJ 3012 Calculus 8:30 – 9:50 STJ 2011 Coop 9:00 11:00 (2 hours) - SJU Library Coop 10:00 – 12:00 (2 hours) - SJU Library Coop 10:00 – 1:00 (3 hours) - SJU Library Coop 10:00 – 3:00 (5 hours) B2-253 (lab) Coop 10:00 – 1:00 (3 Hours) B2-253 (lab) English 12:30 – 2:20 ML 354 English 12:30 – 1:20 STJ 3014 Szybbo Sm. Group 1:30 – 2:20 SJU 3027 English 1:30 – 3:50 STJ 2009 Psych101 PAS1145 4:00-5:20 Psych101 PAS1145 4:00-5:20

  8. Sound good? But wondering how it benefits students? • 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

  9. Good News! UCEP is a way to achieve the Cooperative education component linked to your Specialist High Skills Major Transportation Manufacturing Health & Wellness Arts & Culture Construction Business Energy Sports Information Communication Environment Horticulture & Landscaping Hospitality & Tourism

  10. 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 valuable communication skills creating new networks and opportunities

  11. History Anthropology Optometry Business - Economics Biology Geomatics French Health Studies Kinesiology Engineering - Chemical Chemistry English Engineering - Mechatronics Political Science Social Psychology Computer Engineering Business - Finance Legal Studies Behavioural Neuroscience Urban Planning

  12. How do I make a plan to get into UCEP?

  13. There are many different ways 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.

  14. Here’s you in grade 10 or 11... working hard, doing your best, thinking about UCEP... ? Here’s where you want to be in the next 2-3 years... University of your Choice

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

  16. How to plan your courses for UCEP… 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.

  17. How to plan your courses for UCEP… 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. Grade 12 U or M level course Grade 12 U or M level course Grade 12 U or M level course Grade 12 U or M level course Grade 12 U or M level course Grade 12 U or M level course

  18. 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 Year Semester One 4th Year Semester Two Grade 12 U or M level course Grade 12 U or M level course Grade 12 U or M level course Grade 12 U or M level course Grade 12 U or M level course Grade 12 U or M level course

  19. If you participate in UCEP during your 4th year of high school, your planning might look something like this: 4th Year Semester One -- UCEP -- 4th Year Semester Two It should also be noted that UCEP participants must take at least 1 Grade 12 U or M level course Grade 12 U or M level course Grade 12 U or M level course Taking four Grade 12 U or M courses during semester two is possible, but could present a heavy workload for many students. The difficulty with this path is that you must then take four Grade 12 U or M courses second semester Grade 12 U or M level course Co-op (15 hours per week) Grade 12 U or M level course Grade 12 U or M level course University Course Grade 12 U or M level course

  20. Another option is to begin taking your Grade 12 U or M courses during Grade 11... Grade 11 Semester Two 4th Year Semester One -- UCEP -- 4th Year Semester Two Grade 12 U or M level course Grade 11 course Grade 12 U or M level course Grade 11 course Grade 12 U or M level course Co-op (15 hours per week) Grade 11 course Grade 12 U or M level course Grade 12 U or M level course This type of planning allows the student to still have an option during second semester of the 4th year. University Course Grade 12 U or M level course

  21. This pathway would be the suggested and preferred plan for students interested in UCEP: 4th Year Semester One -- UCEP -- Grade 11 Semester Two 4th Year Semester Two Grade 12 U or M level course Grade 12 U or M level course Grade 11 course Grade 12 U or M level course Grade 12 U or M level course Grade 11 course Grade 12 U or M level course Co-op (15 hours per week) Grade 11 course Option for spare or course Grade 12 U/M Course University Course Recommended courses include: MHF4UI* or another senior social science course

  22. 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. 5thYear Semester One -- UCEP -- 4th Year Semester Two 4th Year Semester One Grade 12 U or M level course Co-op (15 hours per week) University Course 5th year UCEP participants will often only take one grade 12 U or M course

  23. University Course Offerings: • Psychology, • Computer Science (online), • Microeconomics, • Health Studies, • Human Sciences • *students enrolled at WLU are subject to a health/dental fee

  24. Psychology : a general survey course designed to provide the student with an understanding of the basic concepts and techniques of modern psychology as a behavioural science.

  25. Computer Science (online course): effective use of spreadsheets to process, manipulate and visualize numeric and textual information. Algorithms underlying the functional components of web search engines and their influence on data access. Using Wikis to publish, reshape and organize data collaboratively.

  26. Microeconomics :introduction to microeconomic analysis relevant for understanding the Canadian economy. The behaviour of individual consumers and producers, the determination of market prices for commodities and resources, and the role of government policy in the functioning of the market system.

  27. Health Studies : introduction to the various perspectives on health and illness. Understanding the origins, factors and conditions that affect health throughout the human lifespan. Other topics include how health is measured and the leading causes of death, illness and disability.

  28. Human Sciences : What is the relationship between thinking and action? This course investigates how our own dialogue with core texts from antiquity (Greek philosophers, Christian scripture) to the present (Joyce, Arendt) offers ways of understanding the issues and dilemmas present in our modern culture.

  29. How to apply… • Students should have an average in the mid-80’s • When selecting your courses for next year (September 2014), use Career Cruising and follow instructions provided to select UCEP • Students interested in applying to UCEP must also submit: • Cooperative Education Application Form • two teacher reference forms • * forms are available through your home school*

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

  31. Speak with your Guidance counsellor to create the right plan for you to prepare for the UCEP

  32. For more information: http://coop.wcdsb.ca/ucep.html … and speak with your guidance counsellor!

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