Acadia University

The English Language Studies Program began in 2001 and offers a variety of language training programs. The English as a Second Language program helps students improve and practice their English for everyday usage and communication. Instructors use many different topics and themes to teach reading, writing, speaking and listening. Classes are small, so students have lots of opportunity to learn and practice their English. The English for University Purposes Program is Acadia’s TOEFL Alternative. This program is for students who have been accepted by Acadia into a degree program but do not have the required TOEFL score. This course prepares the students for the English they will need for their degree program at Acadia. Students receive 25 hours of English instruction a week. Each of these programs offer 3 levels of English training (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced). Students are given a Placement Test when they arrive on campus and are placed in the appropriate levels. All students participate in a Culture Class that is offered on Fridays. This class helps students to become familiar with life on campus, the facilities, and resources available to them at Acadia, and to have fun in the local community. Students participate in field trips to nearby historical sites and museums, try new sports, and enjoy the beautiful outdoors of Nova Scotia.

Five Master of Education degree programs are available at Acadia University that focus in: Counselling, Leadership, Inclusive Education, Curriculum Studies and Learning & Technology. Each offer a course, project or thesis route option. Course requirements differ by program. Some courses are available online; others are offered in a two-week summer institute format on campus; or in the evenings or on weekends. The MEd in Curriculum Studies (with an emphasis on learning and technology) and the MEd in Learning & Technology are available online. Consult our website for specific course offerings at http://conted.acadiau.ca/teacher-education/index.html.. We have an extensive course offering on campus during July and August. The Counselling program is designed for individuals wishing to work as school, agency, or career and employment counsellors. Person-centered in orientation it stresses the importance of the counsellor-client relationship. The program emphasizes counselling as an attitude and an art, not just a series of techniques. We present the philosophical, ethical, theoretical, and historical dimensions of counselling as well as the techniques, skills and strategies necessary to foster personal, social, and career development. The Leadership degree is for people in administrative positions, supervisors, classroom teachers and other professional educators. The program explores the structure of schools and the ways in which our image of schools influences our behaviour in them. The program emphasizes equity and social justice and the forms of leadership action that can address the difficult circumstances of marginalized and disadvantaged groups. Programs in Inclusive Education include a Graduate Certificate program, an MEd in Special Education and an MEd in Curriculum with a concentration in Inclusive Education. The MEd in Curriculum (Learning and Technology) concentrates on the exploration of information technology and its implications for teaching and learning. A few Education courses are available at the undergraduate level for teachers wishing to upgrade their professional qualifications.

Acadia has been offering education by distance for decades, and our reputation continues to grow as a leader in distance learning. If you would like to begin or continue your university studies we have something for you. Our distance learning program gives you options – what you want, when you want it, where you want it. What you want. Over 80 distance education courses available in the Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies. Developed and taught by Acadia faculty--and carefully reviewed for academic quality by Department Heads and Deans--Acadia\'s distance courses are of the highest academic standard. They are equivalent to Acadia\'s on-campus versions of the courses. When you want it. Most of our distance education courses may be started at any time, so you can register at time that is convenient for you. You have up to six months to complete a 3 credit-hour course and up to a year to complete a 6 credit-hour course allowing you to set your own study pace. Where you want it. Study in the convenience of your own home or workplace. Courses are delivered using a variety of media including print-package, video, CD-ROM, and the Internet.

Music Programs The Music Programs for Youth have been an integral part of Acadia’s summers for more than 30 years. These programs expose youth to a broad selection of music from classical to jazz, modern to fiddle, not always available in their school curriculum. There is something for every style of music and for every age. The objective of these programs is to offer youth, a unique opportunity to learn from some of the best musicians in North America and to provide them with performance opportunities as soloists, in ensembles, as band members or part of an orchestra. Science Programs The Acadia Summer Science Programs are designed to improve the quality and accessibility of education in science, technology and the environment for youth from all diverse walks of life. The programs present a multi-disciplinary approach to science and technology and illustrate the role of scientists and engineers in all aspects of our changing economy and society. Acadia faculty and students are involved in the programs as facilitators to engender a life-long interest in and concern for science, technology and the environment for youth.