xxxx X xxxxContinuing Education for Adult Wizardsxxxx X xxxx
It has frequently been pointed out that not everybody knows what they want to do at 13 years old. Arguably, almost nobody does. Thus, the mostly-canon system of selecting and being locked into electives, which will determine your career options, at such a young age is both unrealistic and pretty ridiculous. Not to mention, even if a 13-year-old is absolutely positive they'll want to be a Healer, a Magizoologist, and Potioneer, etc, they might start their career and realize they were wrong, and it just isn't for them. But, they chose their electives thinking that's what they'd spend the rest of their life doing, and now their options for alternatives are limited. So, what do they do?
Previously, there wasn't much they could do. But, we're changing that, by introducing the new Continuing Education for Adult Wizards program. Via this program, characters will now be able to attend Hogwarts-equivalent courses as adults, giving them the ability to acquire the missing OWL and NEWT scores necessary for a career change. Drop-out students also have the ability to take whatever courses necessary to acquire a certificate equivalent to what they would've received as a Hogwarts Graduate.
The program will be Ministry-run, with various options to suit different needs. There are individual courses and study programs*, so that people can choose the path best suited to their long-term goals. The program costs are outlined below. All money raised via the program will go towards the fund for underprivileged Hogwarts students. Financial Aid is available. All courses are available as both day and night time courses, meeting on either Monday/Wednesday/Friday, Tuesday/Thursday, or on weekends.
* Those looking to go into certain careers, such as wandmaking, might be better suited applying for an apprenticeship under a master. If you're not sure, talk to the mods to figure out what makes most sense for your character!
xxxX Individual Coursesxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Witches and Wizards lacking only one or two required OWL or NEWT scores for a specific intended career may take the necessary courses through this program in order to acquire the requirements*. Courses may also be taken just for the sake of taking them, if one is curious about a subject they overlooked in school, or wants a refresher. Each course runs for one month. Courses are 24 galleons each.
* Certain careers will require the full study program to be taken, due to the technical and advanced nature of the magic necessary.
- Available Courses:
- X Alchemy
X Arithmancy
X Art
X Astronomy
X Care of Magical Creatures
X Charms
X Cursebreaking
X Defense Against the Dark Arts
X Divination
X Ghoul and Ghost Studies
X Healing Course
X Herbology
X History of Magic
X Muggle Studies
X Music
X Mythology
X Potions
X Study of Ancient Runes
X Transfiguration
X Wandless Magic Practice Course
X Wandlore Studies
X Wizard Law
xxxX Study Programsxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Certain careers will require the full study program to be taken, due to the technical and advanced nature of the magic necessary. Study programs will consist of all required OWL or NEWT courses for the career in question. Each program runs for 5 months. The program will be at a discounted cost compared to taking each individual course. Some programs have optional courses listed, which may be added with a 18 G increase to the price. Extraneous courses may be added but will cost the amount for an individual course.
- Study Programs:
- X Mediwizard - 72g
- Charms
- Defense Against the Dark Arts
- Healing
- Potions
- (Optional) Apparition
X Healer
- Charms - 90g
- Defense Against the Dark Arts
- Healing
- Herbology
- Potions
- Transfiguration
X Magizoologist - 36g
- Herbology
- Care of Magical Creatures
- (Optional) Healing
X Cursebreaker - 126g
- Arithmancy
- Charms
- Cursebreaking
- Defense Against the Dark Arts
- Potions
- Study of Ancient Runes
- Transfiguration
X Dept. for Magical Law Enforcement (Auror) - 90g
- Charms
- Defense Against the Dark Arts
- Herbology
- Potions
- Transfiguration
- (Optional) Healing
X Dept. for Magical Law Enforcement (Improper Use of Magic) - 36g
- Charms
- Transfiguration
X Dept. of Intl Magical Cooperation (Office of Law) - 36g
- History of Magic
- Wizard Law
X Wizengamot - 54g
- Charms
- Defense Against the Dark Arts
- Wizard Law
- (Optional) History of Magic
xxxX Post-Graduation Certification Programxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
The PGC is the wizarding equivalent of a muggle GED. To acquire this certificate, you may study independently, or take the program offered through the ministry. The program consists of the seven core lessons taught at Hogwarts, offered at a discounted rate, plus up to five elective courses. Additional courses may be added but will cost the amount for an individual course. The program runs concurrent with Hogwarts. Once the program is completed, or you are confident in your independent study, you may apply to take the Certification Exam. Those who fail may retake only the courses they failed the exam for, or retake the entire program at a discounted rate. Students who fail over half the exam will be required to retake the program.
Program cost: 200g
Retake cost: 150g
xxxX Course Schedulexxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Individual courses: Monthly. Sign up by the 25th of the previous month to enroll.
Study programs: Run from January to May or August to December.
PGC Program: Runs from September to June.
Class timeslots:
MWF 9:00am-11:00am or 7:00pm-10:00pm
TTh 8:30am-11:30am or 6:30pm-10:30pm
SSu 9:00am-12:00pm or 6:00pm-10:00pm
xxxX Application to Enrollxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[b]Name:[/b] Your character's name with profile link
[b]Course(s) or program:[/b] If you are taking individual courses, list them. If you are taking a study program or the PGC program, say so.
[b]Course or program period:[/b] What month(s) will you be taking the course during? If taking the PGC program, you can leave this blank.
[b]Timeslot:[/b] When will you be taking your classes.
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[b]Course(s) or program:[/b] If you are taking individual courses, list them. If you are taking a study program or the PGC program, say so.
[b]Course or program period:[/b] What month(s) will you be taking the course during? If taking the PGC program, you can leave this blank.
[b]Timeslot:[/b] When will you be taking your classes.
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xxxX Application to Teachxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
If there is a school, there must be teachers! Characters may apply with the form below. Teachers are required to have NEWT scores in any courses they teach. Advanced magic courses such as Healing will require an EE or higher. Previous field experience preferred. Teachers may have other jobs so long as they are available for at least one timeslot. Teachers may apply to teach only specific courses, multiple courses, or a whole program if desired.
[b]Name:[/b] Your character's name with profile link
[b]Course(s) or program:[/b] What do you want to teach
[b]Qualifications:[/b] NEWT or equivalent scores for relevant courses, previous jobs in the field, etc
[b]Timeslot:[/b] When you will be teaching
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[b]Course(s) or program:[/b] What do you want to teach
[b]Qualifications:[/b] NEWT or equivalent scores for relevant courses, previous jobs in the field, etc
[b]Timeslot:[/b] When you will be teaching
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