Tuition Discount: Canadian Students (Graduate School of Education & Human Services)
Canisius College is pleased to offer a 20 percent tuition discount to Canadian students with bachelors’ degrees pursuing teacher certification or other graduate degrees at Canisius. Current rates are effective May 13, 2009. For students in the Childhood and Adolescence Education programs, the tuition rate is guaranteed for two years from the term of entry.
Graduate tuition (Summer 2009-Spring 2010) in the School of Education and Human Services is $680 per credit hour. With the tuition discount, the tuition for Canadian students is $545 per credit hour.
The following is an example of how the discount may be applied in the childhood education program for a student with a 4-year honors degree:
| 1st semester | Tuition for 15 credit hours = $8175 (US) | |
| 2nd semester | Tuition for 15 credit hours = $8175 (US) | |
| 3rd semester | Tuition for 12 credit hours = $6540 (US) | |
| Total | Tuition for 42 credit hours = $22,890 (US) |
Note: candidates with 3-year degrees will be required to complete the master's degree program before applying for certification. This will require one additional course (3 credit hours). Total tuition for the childhood master's program is $24,525 (US) for 45 credit hours.
The following is an example of how the discount may be applied in the adolescence and physical education programs for a student with a 4-year honors degree:
| 1st semester | Tuition for 12 credit hours = $6540 (US) | |
| 2nd semester | Tuition for 12 credit hours = $6540 (US) | |
| 3rd semester | Tuition for 12 credit hours = $6540 (US) | |
| Total | Tuition for 36 credit hours = $19,620 (US) |
Note: candidates with 3-year degrees will be required to complete the master's degree program before applying for certification. This will require 2-3 additional courses (6-9 credit hours) depending on the program of study. Total tuition for the adolescence master's program is $22,890 (US) for 42 credit hours. The physical education master's program requires 45 credit hours for a tuition total of $24,525 (US).
Additional fees: The College Fee for full time students is $132 (US) per semester if taking 12+ credit hours. For part time students, this fee is $11 per credit hour, per semester. The Technology Fee for full time students is $90 (US) if taking 12+ credit hours. For part time students, this fee is $7.50 per credit hour, per semester
In figuring the total expense, the student must add to the above tuition and fees: their books, room and board expenses, medical insurance, transportation, and other expenses the student may incur.
For more information, please contact the Graduate Education Office at 1-800-950-2505 or GradEd@canisius.edu.