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General Admission Requirements
The basic requirement for admission into this master’s degree program is a four-year Bachelor’s degree, in any discipline, with a minimum overall average of B (75%), and a minimum of two years work experience. Applicants who do not meet these requirements may be considered for admission on an exceptional basis, provided they demonstrate equivalent qualifications.

At St. Jerome’s University the academic year is divided into three terms known as Fall (September-December), Winter (January-April) and Spring (May-August).

The Master of Catholic Thought program admits students two times per year. Students need to apply for admission by May 31 for the Fall term and by September 30 for the Winter term. Late applications will be accepted in exceptional circumstances.

You can request admission in one of the following categories:
Degree students are students possessing a four-year baccalaureate degree from a recognized accredited University or University College or equivalent who are proceeding to completion of the Master of Catholic Thought program.

Non-Degree students are students possessing a four-year baccalaureate degree from a recognized accredited University or University College or equivalent who are taking one or more graduate courses for credit but are not proceeding to completion of the Master of Catholic Thought program.

Auditor
Persons who wish to continue their education, but do not wish to earn academic credit, may be eligible to audit courses. Courses taken as an audit will not count towards a degree. Students must have the permission of the instructor, and registration will normally be limited to 1/3 of the total enrolment for each particular course. Attendance and participation in class is expected.

English Proficiency Requirement
All applicants whose primary or first language is not English must provide a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) certificate or other satisfactory evidence of English proficiency. A minimum score of 550 is required for the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); a minimum score of 213 is required on the computer-based TOEFL; a minimum score of 90 is required on the 1b-TOEFL.

Admission Procedures
The following are the procedures for applying to the Master of Catholic Thought program at St. Jerome’s University. If you do not find the information that you are looking for, or have any questions regarding application procedures, please contact the Director of the MCT program.

The Graduate Admissions Committee will normally consider the application only after receiving all the required documents. Application material submitted in support of the application will not be returned.

All applicants, in all categories, must complete the online application form through the Ontario University Application Centre. There is a $75.00 application fee and applications will not be processed until payment is made.

The application package should include the following: application form, a personal statement, official transcripts, and two references, as per the notes following.

All application packages must include a personal statement. Comment on your reasons for applying to the Master of Catholic Thought program, your academic record, your employment record, any special interests in the area of theological education, your personal interests, activities and goals. Use a separate sheet and attach to the application.

Degree and Non-Degree students must include in their application package an official transcript (i.e., bearing the seal of the institution) from each institution through which you have completed coursework and two supporting references. Of these references, at least one reference should be from an academic who can assess your academic potential. The second referee may be selected from employers, supervisors, other professionals and academics.

Those students wishing to audit courses should apply online as a non-degree student and should include the personal statement with their package as well as a note indicating their desire to audit the courses only. Transcripts and references are not necessary, however, under the Referee section of the online application, please indicate Elyse Redden (St. Jerome’s staff) as your referee. The Reference form does not need to be completed

Elementary for the design study is the ability to self-generate ideas and plans formulated for the proper realization and communication processes. The project offered in the department aims to be an interaction between theory and design processes and techniques on a networking principle and practice. In addition to this integration of intuitive and reflexive Generate conversion will reinforce the ability to self-expression even complex projects promoted. In addition, students learn how to scientifically and artistically with interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary issues to address and social responsibility for their professional activity to take over.

The bachelor’s degree leads to a first professional degree and at the same time forms the basis for a further Master’s degree. In the bachelor’s degree students will learn the methodology, classification, terminology and basic questions of their elected deepening know. With the proposed inter-and transdisciplinary projects, students can also responsible for ideas and a subsequent master’s degree develop. The structure of the bachelor’s degree is geared towards the ZHdK for the binding targets. One semester is divided into six modules: a ZHdK-wide compulsory module, two bachelor-specific modules, and three depth-specific modules. The content will be - depending on the occupancy requirements and objectives of the study - certain modules in versions. This is also the fulfillment of the most fundamental principle of the Declaration of Bologna: the option for students.

The approval for the study is done on a common admission process for all wells of the study design departments. Prerequisite for entry is to meet the general admission requirements, the quality of the dossier and the evaluation of a personal interview with the applicants for further consideration.

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the general, discretionary or special admission requirements. Applicants must also meet the English language requirements. Applicants must submit a portfolio of work and may also be interviewed.
General admission

Applicants must:
Be at least 16 years of age when the programme begins (or provide a completed Early Release Exemption form, which you can obtain from your local Ministry of Education office) and;
Have a minimum of 42 NCEA credits at level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, including a minimum of:
14 credits in each of two subjects from an approved subject list; and
14 credits taken from no more than two additional domains on the National Qualifications Framework or approved subjects and;
Have a minimum of eight credits at level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori, of which four credits must be in Reading and four in Writing (see note), or equivalent; or design and;
Have at least three C passes in New Zealand University Bursaries examinations, or equivalent or;
Have gained the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent or;
Have gained the Unitec Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga (Level 3) with a relevant endorsement, where appropriate, or equivalent.

Discretionary admission (for applicants aged under 20)

Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements and who are less than 20 years of age when the programme begins may be considered for discretionary admission if they can demonstrate aptitude for study at the required level. This could include, for example:
Having a minimum of 72 credits at NCEA level 2 in their best four subjects, including English, or equivalent; or
Having a minimum of 42 credits at level 3 or higher on the NQF, including, but not limited to, the following subjects:
Art History
Design (Practical Art)
Graphics
Painting (Practical Art)
Photography (Practical Art)
Printmaking (Practical Art)
Sculpture (Practical Art)
Technology; or equivalent.
Having a maximum of 10 in their best four New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate subjects, or equivalent; or
Having at least three C passes in New Zealand University Bursaries examinations, or equivalent.
Special admission (for applicants aged 20 and over)

Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements and who are at least 20 years of age when the programme begins may be considered for special admission if they can provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other experience.

English language

Applicants must:

either;
Have a minimum of eight NCEA credits in English at level 2, of which four must be in Reading and four in Writing, or equivalent or;
Have a minimum of seven NCEA credits at level 3 in an English-rich subject, or equivalent or;
Have successfully completed studies at level 5 or higher in an English medium or;
Have a grade of 5 or better in New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate English, or equivalent or;
Have New Zealand University Bursaries in an English-rich subject with a minimum mark of 40 percent, or equivalent or;
Have an overall IELTS band score (Academic) of no less than 6.0 (with no band score lower than 5.0), or a TOEFL score of no less than 550, or equivalent or;
Have an appropriate Unitec English language qualification, such as the Diploma in English (Academic), or equivalent.

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the general, discretionary or special admission requirements. Applicants must also meet the English language requirements. Applicants must submit a portfolio of work and may also be interviewed.

General admission

Applicants must:
Be at least 16 years of age when the programme begins (or provide a completed Early Release Exemption form, which you can obtain from your local Ministry of Education office) and;
Have a minimum of 42 NCEA credits at level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, including a minimum of:
14 credits in each of two subjects from an approved subject list; and
14 credits taken from no more than two additional domains on the National Qualifications Framework or approved subjects and;
Have a minimum of eight credits at level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori, of which four credits must be in Reading and four in Writing (see note), or equivalent; or design and;
Have at least three C passes in New Zealand University Bursaries examinations, or equivalent or;
Have gained the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent or;
Have gained the Unitec Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga (Level 3) with a relevant endorsement, where appropriate, or equivalent.
Discretionary admission (for applicants aged under 20)

Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements and who are less than 20 years of age when the programme begins may be considered for discretionary admission if they can demonstrate aptitude for study at the required level. This could include, for example:
Having a minimum of 72 credits at NCEA level 2 in their best four subjects, including English, or equivalent; or
Having a minimum of 42 credits at level 3 or higher on the NQF, including, but not limited to, the following subjects:
Art History
Design (Practical Art)
Graphics
Painting (Practical Art)
Photography (Practical Art)
Printmaking (Practical Art)
Sculpture (Practical Art)
Technology; or equivalent.
Having a maximum of 10 in their best four New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate subjects, or equivalent; or
Having at least three C passes in New Zealand University Bursaries examinations, or equivalent.
Special admission (for applicants aged 20 and over)

Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements and who are at least 20 years of age when the programme begins may be considered for special admission if they can provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other experience.
English language

Applicants must:

either;
Have a minimum of eight NCEA credits in English at level 2, of which four must be in Reading and four in Writing, or equivalent or;
Have a minimum of seven NCEA credits at level 3 in an English-rich subject, or equivalent or;
Have successfully completed studies at level 5 or higher in an English medium or;
Have a grade of 5 or better in New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate English, or equivalent or;
Have New Zealand University Bursaries in an English-rich subject with a minimum mark of 40 percent, or equivalent or;
Have an overall IELTS band score (Academic) of no less than 6.0 (with no band score lower than 5.0), or a TOEFL score of no less than 550, or equivalent or;
Have an appropriate Unitec English language qualification, such as the Diploma in English (Academic), or equivalent.

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the general, discretionary or special admission requirements. Applicants must also meet the English language requirements. Applicants must submit a portfolio of work and may also be interviewed.

General admission

Applicants must:
Be at least 16 years of age when the programme begins (or provide a completed Early Release Exemption form, which you can obtain from your local Ministry of Education office) and;
Have a minimum of 42 NCEA credits at level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, including a minimum of:
14 credits in each of two subjects from an approved subject list; and
14 credits taken from no more than two additional domains on the National Qualifications Framework or approved subjects and;
Have a minimum of eight credits at level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori, of which four credits must be in Reading and four in Writing (see note), or equivalent; or design and;
Have at least three C passes in New Zealand University Bursaries examinations, or equivalent or;
Have gained the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent or;
Have gained the Unitec Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga (Level 3) with a relevant endorsement, where appropriate, or equivalent.
Discretionary admission (for applicants aged under 20)

Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements and who are less than 20 years of age when the programme begins may be considered for discretionary admission if they can demonstrate aptitude for study at the required level. This could include, for example:
Having a minimum of 72 credits at NCEA level 2 in their best four subjects, including English, or equivalent; or
Having a minimum of 42 credits at level 3 or higher on the NQF, including, but not limited to, the following subjects:
Art History
Design (Practical Art)
Graphics
Painting (Practical Art)
Photography (Practical Art)
Printmaking (Practical Art)
Sculpture (Practical Art)
Technology; or equivalent.
Having a maximum of 10 in their best four New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate subjects, or equivalent; or
Having at least three C passes in New Zealand University Bursaries examinations, or equivalent.
Special admission (for applicants aged 20 and over)

Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements and who are at least 20 years of age when the programme begins may be considered for special admission if they can provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other experience.

English language

Applicants must:

either;
Have a minimum of eight NCEA credits in English at level 2, of which four must be in Reading and four in Writing, or equivalent or;
Have a minimum of seven NCEA credits at level 3 in an English-rich subject, or equivalent or;
Have successfully completed studies at level 5 or higher in an English medium or;
Have a grade of 5 or better in New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate English, or equivalent or;
Have New Zealand University Bursaries in an English-rich subject with a minimum mark of 40 percent, or equivalent or;
Have an overall IELTS band score (Academic) of no less than 6.0 (with no band score lower than 5.0), or a TOEFL score of no less than 550, or equivalent or;
Have an appropriate Unitec English language qualification, such as the Diploma in English (Academic), or equivalent.

Program-specific admission requirements

In addition to meeting the general admission requirements, admission into the Bachelor of Applied Interior Design degree program requires the following courses and minimum grades:

Academic course requirements
English Language Arts 30-1 ― 65%
Mathematics 30 (Pure) ― 50%

Although Conditional Admission may be granted in advance of receipt of final/official transcripts, confirmation of the achievement of specified minimum grades will take place after all final/official transcripts have been received by Mount Royal.

Admission on the basis of Transfer from a Recognized School of Interior Design
Applicants will be assessed under this category if:
Transcripts and portfolio of student work demonstrate eligibility for transfer and;
Seats are available in the Bachelor of Applied Interior Design program

Note: Request for admission on this basis must be submitted to the Department of Interior Design & Art History on or before the deadline for application to the Bachelor of Applied Interior Design program.

Additional criteria
In addition to meeting all academic admission requirements, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Portfolio which is intended to demonstrate the likelihood of success in the Bachelor of Applied Interior Design program. It consists of: specified drawing assignment and a 500 word essay on a given design-related topic. Work is assessed on the basis of the student’s ability to derive creative solutions, express ideas, and illustrate the visual environment in a comprehensive, clear and accurate manner.

Application Deadline: Feb. 28

More Admissions information.

Money Matters

Of course, costs are influenced by your circumstances ― living at home, living in Residence etc. ― but here are the basics for 2007/08:

Tuition & Fees
First year: $4,389
Second year: $4,988
Third year: $4,629
Fourth year: $4,529

Books & Supplies
First year: $4,000
Second year: $3,000
Third year: $1,500
Fourth year: $1,500

This information is based on the prescribed full-time course load. Actual tuition fee assessments and costs may vary. These numbers have been calculated for your basic budgeting purposes for the 2007/08 school year only and will change in the future.

Incoming freshman

The interior design and pre-architecture department accepts students into the programs that have met the college’s general admission requirements. Portfolios are desirable for all incoming freshman, but not mandatory for admission to the college.
Transfer students

Students transferring into the program from a non-design program of study should meet with the program director to determine advanced standing. Students transferring from another design college are required to submit a portfolio of their college-level work to appropriately identify credit for transferred design courses.
Course Requirements
Id 100 Design Basics
Id 105 Technical Graphics I
Id 111 Interior Design Studio I - Residential
Id 200 Building Technology
Id 205 Technical Graphics II
Id 210 Interior Design Graphics
Id 211 Interior Design Studio II - Hospitality and Retail
Id 220 History of Interior Design and Architecture I
Id 221 History of Interior Design and Architecture II
Id 230 Materials, Systems, and Assemblies I
Id 231 Environmental Design
Id 311 Interior Design Studio III - Healthcare and Recreational
Id 312 Materials, Systems and Assemblies II
Id 322 Interior Design Studio IV - Institutional and Government
Id 332 Interior Design Studio V - Corporate and Industrial
Id 375 Business and Professional Practices for Interior Designers
Id 380 Color and Light
Id 390 Programming and Research
Id 405 Technical Graphics III
Id 406 Technical Graphics IV
Id 410 Senior Seminar I
Id 455 Senior Seminar II
Id 475/495 Internship/Co-op

Students must take the following Core courses:
Art 122 or 123 Art History
Hdfr 110 Human Growth and Development

One of the following electives:
Art 101 Painting I/Watercolor
Art 106 Photography I
Art 220 Introduction to Graphic Design
Art 306 Color Photography
Badm 250 Entrepreneurship
Badm 310 Business Law I
Id 320 Furniture Design
Id 450 Advanced Independent
Study in Interior Design Mktg 162 Principles of Marketing
or approved substitute

All Swedish and international students must fulfil the general admission requirements and all specific admission requirements in order to be admitted to Linköping University.
General admission requirements
completion of an upper secondary education coferring eligibility to university studies in the same country and corresponding to the same level in Sweden.
skills in English, both written and oral, corresponding to the level of English required in Swedish upper secondary education.
skills in Swedish, both written and oral, corresponding to the level of Swedish required to achieve a pass grade in Swedish upper secondary education. Students applying for courses/programmes taught in English are exempted from the requirement of skills in Swedish.

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Specific admission requirements

Specific admission requirements vary from one course to another. For detailed information on specific requirements, please see information on the course or programme you are interested in.