Welcome! This is the main source of information for current and future students of the Professional Development programs offered through the 91社区 School of Continuing Studies.
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Special Students
What is an independent (special) student?听A student wishing to register for courses without being admitted to a program may register as an "independent (special) student" and take a limited number of individual courses, provided the student has the necessary academic prerequisites. Students who have applied to a program but are awaiting their admission letter may also register as an independent (special) student in the interim, provided they meet the admission requirements of the program.
First time Special Students must register in person, once they receive written permission to register as a Special Student from this department. To book an appointment with the School of Continuing Studies for Special Student Registration please听visit the following link:听.
路听听听听听听听听 Independent (special) students can take regular credit courses but are not recognized as working towards a certificate, graduate certificate or diploma. No certificates, graduate certificates or diplomas are issued for independent studies.
路听听听听听听听听 Registering for a course(s) as an independent (special) student听does not imply automatic acceptance to a program. Students must meet admission requirements to be admitted to a program.
路听听听听听听听听 Independent (special) students who plan on using courses towards certificate or diploma programs are required to apply for admission听before completing four courses. For graduate certificate programs, students are required to apply for admission to the program听before completing two course(s).
路听听听听听听听听 Courses completed as an independent (special) student prior to admission to a program will be considered when reviewing a student鈥檚 application. However, the School of Continuing Studies is under no obligation to recognize credits earned by independent (special) students towards the completion of a certificate, graduate certificate or diploma.
If you are interested in being admitted to a program but have missed the application deadline, you may be able to register as an independent (special) student. We strongly recommend that you then apply online to the program of your choice and submit all supporting documents before the next application deadline.
Application Deadlines for Special Students
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Fall |
July 15 |
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Winter |
November 15 |
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Spring/Summer |
April 1 |
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Registration
Students must register using听Minerva, during the registration periods published in听School of Continuing Studies听>听Getting Started听>听Key Dates, 2019鈥�2020听and at听www.mcgill.ca/importantdates.
Note:
You must register for at least one course prior to the end of the regular registration period to avoid paying a late registration fee; exact fee amounts are available on the听Student Accounts听website. You may add courses until the end of the add/drop period without penalty. If you are in doubt about what course(s) to register for, please contact us via听ecpcont.education [at] mcgill.ca (email).
You are responsible for your course selection, registration, and for ensuring that you have completed your program and degree requirements according to the regulations and deadlines indicated in this publication. Advisors and staff at the School of Continuing Studies are available to give you advice and guidance.
For a step-by-step guide on how to register for courses using Minerva, please click听here.
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Professional Development Program Policies
Authorization, Acknowledgement, and Consent
When applying for admission to the University, you are bound by and agree to observe all statutes, rules, regulations, and policies at 91社区 and the faculty or faculties to which you may be accepted and registered in, including policies contained in the University Calendars and related fee documents. Your obligation as a student begins with your registration and ends in accordance with the University's statutes, rules, regulations, and policies.
You should verify all information or statements provided with your application. Incorrect or false information may jeopardize your admission. The University reserves the right to revoke an admission that is granted based on incorrect or false information in an application or supporting documents.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
The Handbook on Student Rights and Responsibilities is temporarily unavailable as a handbook. However, all the related policies, procedures and guidelines affecting students are accessible on the Secretariat website.
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The Student Rights and Responsibilities website may soon be hosting all the policies as a handbook again. In the meantime, their site is an excellent source of comprehensive information and resources available for both students and instructors.
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Email Communication
All students are assigned a 91社区 Email Address (usually in the form of听firstname.lastname@mail.mcgill.ca) and are given a 91社区 email mailbox. You can view your 91社区 Email Address and set your 91社区 Password on Minerva (www.mcgill.ca/minerva), under the听Personal Menu.
Email sent to your 91社区 Email Address is an official means of communication between 91社区 and its students. As with all official University communications, it is your responsibility to ensure you read and act upon University emails in a timely fashion. If you choose to forward University email to another email mailbox, it is your responsibility to ensure that the alternate email mailbox is valid.
You should read and familiarize yourself with the policies on听Responsible Use of 91社区 Information Technology Resources听and听Email Communications with Students, found under听Information Technology听on the University Secretariat website at听www.mcgill.ca/secretariat/policies-and-regulations. For more information on email for students, refer to听www.mcgill.ca/it听and see听For your Information Technology (IT) Needs.
Minerva
Minerva is 91社区's web-based information system serving applicants, students, staff, and faculty. To access Minerva, go to听www.mcgill.ca/minerva听and log in. Once logged in, you can:
路听听听听听听听听 Apply to 91社区 and view your application status
路听听听听听听听听 View class schedules, including course descriptions and spaces available in course sections
路听听听听听听听听 Register and make course changes
路听听听听听听听听 Change your major or minor program (not all faculties)
路听听听听听听听听 View your unofficial transcript and degree evaluation reports
路听听听听听听听听 View your 91社区 login information to access the Internet and email
路听听听听听听听听 View your Permanent Code, citizenship, and Quebec residency status and fee information
路听听听听听听听听 Update personal information such as address, telephone number, and emergency contacts
路听听听听听听听听 Update your preferred first name
路听听听听听听听听 Submit an online course evaluation
路听听听听听听听听 Submit an application to participate in an exchange program (not all faculties)
路听听听听听听听听 Apply to graduate
路听听听听听听听听 View graduation status and convocation details
路听听听听听听听听 Order official transcripts
路听听听听听听听听 Retrieve tax receipts
For information on logging in to the Minerva website, visit our IT Services website at听www.mcgill.ca/it听and select听Logins and Passwords.
Grading
Students are required to obtain a C grade or higher in all required core subjects and may not include more than one D grade (not exceeding 4 credits) in the elective courses. Students who obtain no more than two D or F grades (not exceeding 8 credits) may be permitted to write supplemental examinations if they are offered and/or repeat the course. Students may repeat failed courses only once. Failures and inadmissible D grades must normally be made up within 16 months of terminating the original course.
Advanced Standing: Credit/Exemption Policy
Advanced Standing and Transfer credits may be granted to students who provide evidence of equivalent course(s) completed at 91社区 or elsewhere. Students should note that courses taken more than five (5) years ago will not be recognized for advanced standing. Permission must be obtained from the program director concerned. Normally, a maximum of 9 credits is permitted. In order for credits to be accepted a grade of "C" or better must have been obtained.
Advanced standing may be granted to students who have completed equivalent credit course(s) at 91社区 or at another recognized university. Advanced Standing may be granted in the following form:
- Credit: Students who are given credit for a course do not have to retake that course, nor do they need to replace it. 听听
- Exemption: Students who are granted an exemption for a co-requisite, pre-requisite, or external pre-requisite course are not required to replace it with an authorized substitution. Students who are granted an exemption for a compulsory course will be required to replace it with an authorized substitution as approved by the Department. The academic advisor will inform students of the list of courses that are considered to be acceptable substitutes.
Prerequisites for Courses
Admission to certain courses is restricted to students who have reached a certain level of knowledge by having completed other required work. In course terminology, this means that Course A is prerequisite to Course B if a satisfactory pass in Course A is required for admission to Course B. The prerequisite course(s) or conditions are specified in the course descriptions. Students must observe these prerequisites. If you fail to meet the prerequisite requirement, you will be denied permission to register in the course. Students unsure of their status with regard to a prerequisite must inquire at the School of Continuing Studies.
Required Courses
Programs may frequently be comprised of a number of required courses. In course terminology these represent mandatory courses that must be completed to fulfil the requirements of a program unless the student receives an exemption(s).
Complementary Courses
Programs may be comprised of a number of complementary courses. These are courses selected from a restricted list, a particular subject area, or a discipline. In some programs, students must include a number of these complementary courses to meet program requirements.
Course Load
All our programs are structured to be taken on a part-time basis. Therefore, students are advised to register for no more than two courses per term. If, however, a student with special reason wishes to take a full-time load, the following conditions are applicable:
路听听听听听听听听 A student would be permitted, if the schedule allows it, to register for a full load in the first term.
路听听听听听听听听 If a student then has one failure, the course load will be reduced to three courses in the subsequent term.
路听听听听听听听听 If a student has two failures, the course load would be reduced to two in the subsequent term.
路听听听听听听听听 If a student has accumulated three failures, he/she will be asked to withdraw.
A failure is defined as being a grade less than B- (65%).
Time Limits
All programs must be completed within a certain amount of time, counted from the date of initial registration:听
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Certificate (10 courses) |
4 years |
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Diploma (10 courses) |
4 years |
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Graduate Certificate (5 courses) |
2 years |
Time limits听will be adjusted accordingly for programs that require more than the typical number of courses, for students who are granted advanced standing, and for students who transfer from one program to another.
Requesting an extension
Students exceeding the time limit for completing a program may request an extension in writing, which may be granted under special circumstances with the approval of the Program Director. Where appropriate, a revised program of study may be recommended.
Suspending your studies
Students are not obliged to take courses every semester. Students can decide to suspend their studies for up to two consecutive semesters. Students who do not register for any course in their program for a period of one year (i.e., three semesters) are required to re-apply to their program and must meet any new program requirements.
A Convocation ceremony for graduating students of the School of Continuing Studies is held twice a year: in the Spring and the Fall.
Students need to apply for graduation using Minerva.
Students who are eligible for graduation will be notified by the School of Continuing Studies. If you are not contacted regarding your eligibility for graduation, or if you miss the graduation application deadlines, please contact ecpcont.education [at] mcgill.ca
Spring Convocation:听If you will be completing your studies by December and you expect to graduate at the end of the Fall term, you must apply to graduate on Minerva by the end of November. You will be eligible to attend the Spring Convocation ceremony.
If you will be completing your studies by April and you expect to graduate at the end of the Winter term, you must apply to graduate on Minerva by February. You will be eligible to attend the Spring Convocation ceremony.
Fall Convocation:听If you will be completing your studies by June, July or August and intend to graduate at the end of the Summer term, you must apply to graduate on Minerva by March. You will be eligible to attend the Fall Convocation ceremony.
FAQ:听Frequently Asked Questions
General application and admission questions
- Where do I send letters of reference?
Letters of reference must be sent directly from the referee's institutionalized email address to听ecpcont.education [at] mcgill.ca.
- Can I still register if I miss the application deadline?
Yes; in many cases you can register for departmentally approved courses as a Special Student.听Once you are admitted to a program, you will receive credit for these courses provided that they are courses listed as part of the program you are admitted to. Normally, Special Students are permitted to register for up to three 3 credit courses before being required to apply to a program.听First time Special Students must register in person, once they receive written permission to register as a Special Student from this department. To book an appointment with the School of Continuing Studies for Special Student Registration听please call 514-398-6200.
- What if I don鈥檛 have the minimum CGPA required for admission; can I still be considered?
Yes, it's possible to register for certain approved courses as a Special Student.听Special Students are those students who are not currently registered in a program and are studying as an independent听student, usually on a temporary basis. Visit our听Register for an ECP Course as a Special Student听page for information related to Special Students, Quebec inter-university transfer students, visiting students, and more.
- When are Continuing Education courses offered?
Courses are offered during the evening, usually from 6 until 9 PM at the downtown 91社区 campus; they are offered in the evening to accommodate the majority of our students who are pursuing a career in education during the day.
- Can I study full-time?
Our professional development programs are part-time programs; we do not guarantee that any course will be offered during any given semester. If the courses are offered, it is possible to register for 12 credits per semester, which is considered full-time.
Employment Opportunities Overview
- What type of jobs can I apply for with a completed Certificate in Inclusive Education?
If you are not a certified teacher, typically graduates of the Certificate in Inclusive Education Program apply for jobs in daycare centres, as teacher aides, and as Resource Room workers.
Program and Curriculum
- Are there any courses offered online?
Yes, but these courses are restricted to teachers who have been given special permission by MELS to register for these to continue their brevet 鈥榯olerance鈥�.
- Where can I find a listing of current course offerings?
For current course offerings, visit the . Select a study term, then search by "EDPI" in the Subject field.
- Do I need to apply for a leave of absence?
Please notify our office by ecpcont.education [at] mcgill.ca (email) should you plan on taking a leave of absence. Please note that there is a limit of three consecutive inactive semesters, at which time if you have not registered for courses, your 鈥榮ession鈥� will be closed and you will be required to reapply to the program.
- Is it possible to take 1 or 2 courses if I'm not enrolled in a program or if I missed a deadline?
This may be possible. If you have missed an application deadline and would like to get started right away and not waste a semester, haven't been studying for some time and wish to 'test the waters' or merely require a course or two to meet your goals and don't need to apply to a program, you may be able to register for certain approved courses as a Special Student.
Still have questions?听Contact us at听ecpcont.education [at] mcgill.ca.
