Leadership in Community-based Education Certificate (LCBE)
Brock University Faculty of Education
Key Information
Campus location
St. Catharines, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
8 months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 18,696
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
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Introduction
LCBE prepares graduates for positions in community-based educational settings with internships and an introduction to Canadian workplace practices. Internships are included in both terms of LCBE.
Program outline
LCBE courses are designed to provide essential knowledge about educational theories and leadership practices and to develop critical communication and collaboration skills, preparing the student to seek employment in community-based education settings or pursue advanced post-secondary studies in Canada.
CCES and LCBE combined benefits:
- Apply for Consecutive Admission for both LCBE and the Canadian Culture in Education Studies (CCES) certificate program. Students would enroll first in CCES and then continue with LCBE. One offer of admission is provided.
- The two certificate programs are designed to work together to provide the best possible experience and preparation for international students who are transitioning to Canada and Canadian higher education studies.
- Students have approximately 4 months (May to August) to work or volunteer between completion of LCBE and commencement in CCES.
- Students who complete both certificates will receive a $2000 Dean’s Bursary, to be credited as a discount on tuition for the second certificate.
- Completing the CCES and LCBE certificates within a 2-year period meets eligibility requirements for the 3-year Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).*
- Graduates are prepared to seek employment in community-based settings with summer work experience, internships, and two certificates to list on a resume ─ indicating to Canadian employers that an applicant is equipped with culturally-relevant and transferrable skills.
- Canadian education is valued worldwide. Canada’s education system is ranked #4 in the world (Maclean’s Magazine University Rankings, 2020).
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Curriculum
LCBE Program Sequence
Fall term: September to December
- LCBE 2P60 – Community Collaboration for Change
- Examines the social contexts impacting collaborative initiatives as well as strategies for developing relationships to support education and community growth.
- LCBE 6P10 - Exploring Values and Experiences in Educational and Career Planning Seminar
- Practical application of transferable skills, personal interests, and community needs. Includes resume preparation, developing networking skills, and review of community-based employment opportunities. Prepares students with an understanding of how skills, existing and new, translate into workplace practices.
- LCBE 6P15 - Relationship Building
- Introduction to theories and practices related to intrapersonal and interpersonal relationship development in the educational, workplace, and community settings. Topics include effective communication, conflict resolution, and positive learning communities.
- LCBE 6P16 - Cultural Fluency and Community Building
- Introduction to cultural issues and cultural competencies for promoting professional skills and well-being in the educational, workplace, and community settings.
- LCBE 6Q96 - Experiential Learning in Education
- Learning, application, and reflection on education, work, and learning in the Canadian educational context. Students connect theory to practice in a workplace and/or community setting.
Winter term: January to April
- LCBE 1P91 – Teaching Adult Learners
- An introduction to the core principles and theories related to teaching adults.
- LCBE 2P61 – Community-based Experiential Learning
- Community-based field experience enables students to explore the work of educators in community settings.
- LCBE 6P12 Education for Professional and Personal Development
- Introduction to educational theories and programming that support professional and personal development in educational and community settings. Topics include positive education, socio-emotional learning, and a growth mindset.
- LCBE 6P14 - Program and Performance Evaluation
- Explores current research and emerging issues related to the assessment and evaluation of performance and learning in educational, workplace, and community contexts.
- LCBE 6P99 - Educational and Career Planning Seminar
- Development of transferable skills based on professional learning, personal interests, and community needs. Prepares students with workplace theories and an understanding of how culture influences and enhances workplace settings.
Program Outcome
LCBE provides:
- Opportunities to improve writing and presentation skills;
- Academic credit to demonstrate a student’s ability to perform well in the Canadian system;
- 4th-year academic credit for those who have a 3-year bachelor’s degree;
- Cultural adaptation and foundations in the Canadian educational system;
- References and career guidance;
- Internships in community-based organizations.
LCBE graduates can:
- Seek employment as education consultants and program managers at recruitment agencies, admissions counselors and academic advisors at private schools, colleges, and universities, or as employment advisors, community engagement facilitators, program officers, and settlement workers at non-profit organizations.
- Apply for admission to graduate degree programs or other advanced postsecondary studies.
- Apply for the Canadian Culture in Education Studies certificate.
Program Tuition Fee
English Language Requirements
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