Agreement smooths path to LU degree for Canadore students

Canadore College has signed an articulation agreement with the University of Sudbury and Laurentian University to encourage its early childhood education students to complete their degree in French.

After successfully completing a two-year Ontario college diploma, students are eligible to transfer into Laurentian University’s Bachelor of Arts in Folklore et ethnologie three year program delivered by the University of Sudbury.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for our students and graduates,” said Brandy Champagne, program co-ordinator for Canadore’s ECE program, in a press release.

“The early education field is changing rapidly, and justly so, more emphasis is being put on matching a holistic approach to the stages of child development. Being knowledgeable in culture, traditions and customs creates a benchmark for greater meaningful education tailored to each individual.”

In this five-year renewable agreement, institutions are collaboratively committed to encouraging excellence in learning, providing training opportunities, improving access to post-secondary education program in French and mobility between the institutions, the press release said.

College students will be able to complete their university degree within two years, dependent on the grade point average they’ve achieved in their diploma program.

They are also eligible to enroll in part-time courses at the University of Sudbury or Laurentian at the same time as their studies at Canadore College to accelerate the process of earning the degree.

”It is important to continue to expand the possibilities and various pathways a student can access to pursue their post-secondary education,” said Sylvie Renault, registrar at the University of Sudbury. “We are pleased to partner with Canadore College in our endeavours.”

The articulation agreement framework takes immediate effect, and students can begin taking advantage of transferring between institutions in fall 2016.