Begin with the destination in mind
University
What kinds of programs are offered?
- The programs vary from university to university depending on
the degree
- Universities offer undergraduate degrees (i.e. BA, B.Sc.,
B. Comm.), professional degrees (i.e. MD, LLB) and graduate
degrees (i.e. Master's and Ph.D.)
- Most undergraduate degree programs are four years.
- There are 20 degree granting institutions in Ontario (including
the Royal Military College); many have affiliate colleges and/
or multiple campuses
- Our local universities are:
University of Guelph (www.uoguelph.ca),
University of Waterloo (www.uwaterloo.ca) and
Wilfrid Laurier University (www.wlu.ca)
Who is university for?
If you answer YES to the following, consider the
university pathway
- You enjoy abstract concepts associated with course material
and academic/theoretical learning
- You are able to complete much of your work independently
- You can achieve a minimum of 70% average in your best 6
University "U" or University/College "M" courses in Grade 12
- You have specific career goals in mind that require a
university education.
| Arts, Communications and Recreation (NOC 5)
Are you interested in any of the following?
Sketch, draw, paint, play musical instruments, write stories, poetry and/or music, sing, dance, act, take photos, be physically active.
» Take a look at these careers: |
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Librarian, Conservator
Curator, Archivist
Writer, Editor, Journalist
Public Relations Officer
Translator, Interpreter
Director, Producer
Choreographer, Dancer
Conductor, Composer, Arranger
Musician, Singer
Actor
Painter, Sculptor
Recreational Facilities Manager
Suggested Electives:
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| Grade 9 | Suggested Electives |
Music, Visual Arts, Drama
Information and Communication Technology in Business
Learning Strategies
Integrated Technologies
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
Healthy Active Living Education
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| Grade 10 | Suggested Electives |
Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Drama, Media Arts, Visual Arts
Introduction to Business
Discovering the Workplace
Healthy Active Living Education
French, A Third Language
Communication Technology, Construction Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Technological Design
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
Healthy Active Living Education |
| Grade 11 | Suggested Electives |
Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Drama, Visual Arts, Media Arts
Marketing, Information and Communication Technology
Travel and Tourism, History
Co-operative Education
Canadian Literature
Healthy Active Living, Health for Life
French, A Third Language
Biology
Communication Technology, Construction Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Technological Design
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
Healthy Active Living Education |
| Grade 12 | Suggested Electives |
Instrumental or Vocal Music, Drama, Media Arts
Information and Communication Technology, Business Leadership
Canada and World Issues, Human Patterns and Interactions
Co-operative Education
Studies in Literature, Writer's Craft
Navigating the Workplace
Healthy Active Living, Recreation and Fitness Leadership, Exercise Science
French, A Third Language
Mathematics
Biology
Communication or Construction Technology, Technological Design
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
Healthy Active Living Education |
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| Business, Finance, (NOC 1) Sales and Service (NOC 6)
Are you interested in any of the following?
influence, persuade, perform, lead, manage to meet organizational goals for economic gain, make decisions, meet people, initiate projects, give talks or speeches, organize activities, lead a group, work with data using clerical or numerical ability, carry out tasks in detail and follow through on others' instructions.
» Take a look at these careers: |
Senior Manager, Supervisor
Financial Auditor
Accountant
Securities Agent
Investment Analyst
Investment Dealer and Broker
Specialists in Human Resources
Personnel and Recruitment Officer
Conference and Event Planner
Public Relations Consultant
Suggested Electives: |
| Grade 9 | Suggested Electives |
Music, Visual Arts, Drama
Information and Communication Technology in Business
Learning Strategies
Integrated Technologies
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music |
| Grade 10 | Suggested Electives |
Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Drama, Media Arts, Visual Arts
Introduction to Business
Discovering the Workplace
Healthy Active Living Education
French, A Third Language
Hospitality and Tourism, Communication Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer and Information Science, Health and Personal Services Technology
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
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| Grade 11 | Suggested Electives |
Marketing, Information and Communication Technology, Accounting, Entrepreneurship
Travel and Tourism
Co-operative Education
Canadian Literature
Healthy Active Living, Health for Life
French, A Third Language
Communication Technology, Hospitality and Tourism, Computer Engineering, Hairstyling and Aesthetics and Communication
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
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| Grade 12 | Suggested Electives |
Information and Communication Technology, Accounting, Business Leadership, International Business
Economics, Environment and Resource Management
Co-operative Education
Studies in Literature, Writer's Craft
Navigating the Workplace
Healthy Active Living, Recreation and Fitness Leadership
French, A Third Language
Mathematics
Communication Technology, Computer Engineering, Hospitality and Tourism, Hairstyling and Aesthetics
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
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| Health, (NOC 3) Natural and Applied Sciences (NOC 2)
Are you interested in any of the following?
work with people, promote health as well as the treatment of injuries, conditions and diseases, observe, learn, analyze, investigate, evaluate, solve problems, work independently, analyze data, do research, deal with abstractions, explore a variety of ideas, perform lab experiments, do complex calculations, understand scientific methods and theories
» Take a look at these careers: |
Physicist, Astronomer, Chemist, Geologist, Meteorologist
Biologist, Forester, Agriculturist
Industrial, Metallurgical, Aerospace, Other Engineer
Audiologists, Physical and Occupational Therapist
Architect, Urban Planners and Land Surveyor
Geographic Information Systems Operator
Geomorphologist
Mathematician, Statistician
Physician, Dentist and Veterinarian
Optometrist, Chiropractor, Pharmacist
Dietician and Nutritionist
Nurse Supervisor and Registered Nurse
Suggested Electives: |
| Grade 9 | Suggested Electives |
Information and Communication Technology in Business
Learning Strategies
Integrated Technologies
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
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| Grade 10 | Suggested Electives |
Introduction to Business
Discovering the Workplace
Healthy Active Living Education
French, A Third Language
Hospitality and Tourism, Communication Technology, Construction Technology, Health & Personal Services Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer and Information Science, Horticulture
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
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| Grade 11 | Suggested Electives |
Information and Communication Technology
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology, Geographics, Physical Geography
Co-operative Education
Healthy Active Living Education, Health for Life
French, A Third Language
Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Communication Technology, Construction Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Technological Design, Health Care, Horticulture, Hospitality and Tourism, Computer Engineering, Computer and Information Science
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
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| Grade 12 | Suggested Electives |
Information and Communication Technology, Accounting, Business Leadership, International Business
Economics, Environment and Resource Management
Co-operative Education
Studies in Literature, Writer's Craft
Navigating the Workplace
Healthy Active Living, Recreation and Fitness Leadership
French, A Third Language
Mathematics
Communication Technology, Computer Engineering, Hospitality and Tourism, Hairstyling and Aesthetics
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
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| Information Technology (NOC 2)
Are you interested in any of the following?
observe, learn, analyze, investigate, evaluate, solve problems, work independently, do research, deal with abstractions, explore a variety of ideas, do complex calculations.
» Take a look at these careers: |
Applications Programmer
Computer and Information Systems Professionals
Computer Engineers, Computer Programmers
Computer Security Expert
Hardware or Software Designer
Software Engineer
Systems or Strategic Analyst
Systems Designer
Telecommunications Expert
Web Programmer
Suggested Electives:
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| Grade 9 | Suggested Electives |
Visual Arts
Information and Communication Technology in Business, Introduction to Business
Discovering the Workplace
French, A Third Language
Communication Technology, Technological Design
Computer Engineering, Computer & Information Science
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
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| Grade 10 | Suggested Electives |
Visual Arts
Information and Communication Technology
Co-operative Education
Physics, Chemistry
Communication Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Technological Design, Computer and Information Science
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
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| Grade 11 | Suggested Electives |
Visual Arts
Information and Communication Technology
Co-operative Education
Physics, Chemistry
Communication Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Technological Design, Computer and Information Science
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
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| Grade 12 | Suggested Electives |
Visual Arts
Information and Communication Technology in Business, Business Leadership
Co-operative Education
Navigating the Workplace
Mathematics
Physics, Chemistry
Communication Technology, Technological Design, Computer Engineering, Computer and Information Science
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
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| Social Sciences Government and Human Services (NOC 4)
Are you interested in any of the following?
work with people, relate to economic education, political, legal and social systems, help people solve social issues.
» Take a look at these careers: |
Judge, Lawyer
Educational Administrator
University Professor
College and Other Vocational Instructor
Secondary and Elementary School Teacher and Educational Counsellor
Psychologist, Social Worker, Counsellor, Clergy and Probation Officer
Economist, Economic Development Officer, Social Policy Researcher
Other Social Service Researcher, Consultant and Program Officer
Canadian Forces
Suggested Electives: |
| Grade 9 | Suggested Electives |
Visual Arts
Information and Communication Technology in Business, Introduction to Business
Learning Strategies
Integrated Technology
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
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| Grade 10 | Suggested Electives |
Introduction to Business
Discovering the Workplace
Healthy Active Living Education
French, A Third Language
Communication Technology
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
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| Grade 11 | Suggested Electives |
Information and Communication Technology
Law, History, Travel and Tourism
Canadian Literature
Co-operative Education
Healthy Active Living Education, Health for Life
French, A Third Language
Parenting, Living and Working with Children, Living Spaces and Shelter, Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology
Communication Technology
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
World Religions
The Individual and the Economy
Canadian History and Politics since 1945
Canadian Politics and Citizenship
American History
World History
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| Grade 12 | Suggested Electives |
Information and Communication Technology, International Business
Human Patterns and Interactions, History, Law
Co-operative Education
Studies in Literature, Writer's Craft
Navigating the Workplace
Recreation and Fitness Leadership, Exercise Science
French, A Third Language
Mathematics
Challenge and Change in Society, Issues in Human Growth and Development, Parenting and Human Development, Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society
Communication Technology
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
Analyzing Current Economic Issues
Canadian and World Politics
Canadian History, Identity and Culture
World History
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| Trades, Transport and Industrial Technologies (NOC 7, 8, 9)
Are you interested in any of the following?
work with people, relate to economic education, political, legal and social systems, help people solve social issues.
» Take a look at these careers: |
| Grade 9 | Suggested Electives |
Information and Communication Technology in Business
Learning Strategies
Integrated Technologies
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
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| Grade 10 | Suggested Electives |
Introduction to Business
Discovering the Workplace
Healthy Active Living Education
French, A Third Language
Construction Technology, Communication Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Hospitality and Tourism, Computer Engineering Technology, Computer and Information Science, Transportation Technology, Technological Design, Horticulture
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
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| Grade 11 | Suggested Electives |
Marketing, Information and Communication Technology
Co-operative Education
Healthy Active Living, Health for Life
French, A Third Language
Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Economics, Living Spaces and Shelter
Construction Technology, Communication Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Technological Design, Horticulture, Hospitality and Tourism, Computer Engineering Technology and Transportation
Technology
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
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| Grade 12 | Suggested Electives |
Information and Communication Technology in Business, Business Leadership
Economics, Environmental and Resource Management
Co-operative Education
Navigating the Workplace
Healthy Active Living
Mathematics
Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Construction Technology, Communication Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Technological Design, Hospitality and Tourism, Computer Engineering, Horticulture, Transportation Technology, Computer and Information Science
Instrumental Vocal and Strings Music
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