CLC 12 – PSI Research Assignment

Graphic Designer:
Emily Carr University of Art and Design – Communication Design
 4-year program
 Tuition: $5434.50/year (21,738)
 Co-op Option is available
 Academic Requirements: A minimum grade of 60% in English 12 or English First people
12 / two other grade 12 academic courses / two additional approved grade 12 courses
 Non-Academic Requirements: Portfolio
Application Opening and Deadline Dates:
 Opens September 15th
 Closes October 15th
British Columbia Institute of Technology – Digital Design and Development
 2-year program
 Tuition: 7,731.50/year (15,463)
 Co-op Option is not available
 Academic Requirements: A minimum grade of 67% in English 12
 Non-Academic Requirements: Recommended knowledge around basic computer
concepts and logic. Should be able to proficiently use Windows or Mac OS systems.
Application Opening and Deadline Dates:
 Opens September
 Closes December

In the end I would choose Emily Carr University of Art and Design between the two because
Emily Carr is a well-recognized art school that specializes in this sort of craft. They encourage
design and creativity. In addition, I think I would save more money if I truly wanted to get into
graphic design by going to Emily Carr rather than BCIT.

Social Worker
University of the Fraser Valley – Child Welfare Specialization
 4-year program
 Tuition: 16,368/year (65,472)
  Co-op is not stated
 Academic Requirements: Applicants must have a B.C. secondary school graduation or
equivalent.
Application Opening and Deadline Dates:
 Open September
 Closes April
Langara College – Social Work
 2-year program
 Tuition: 19,137.30/year (38,274.60)
 Co-op is not stated
 Academic Requirements: BC High School Diploma, at least 19 years old, or Successful
completion of an ABE (Adult Basic Education) or GED (General Educational
Development) program.
Application Opening and Deadline Dates:
 Opens September
 Closes December

Between the two schools I would choose Langara because it is less expensive. In addition, the
duration of the program is much less so I think that would be better in the end.