Ambrose Viewbook Fall 2016

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A degree can come from anywhere, but Ambrose can offer you an education that is characterised by mentorship and personal interaction with your professors. My time here has fundamentally shaped me as a person. From the community in residence to my classes, I have learned so much about who I am and who I want to be.

Daniel Randell, 4th year History student

Contents 2 This is Calgary 3 Where you can go 4 Ambrose at a glance 6 Arts and Science 12 School of Ministry 18 Student life 22 Ambrose athletics 24 Invest in your future 26 How to enrol 28 Provincial equivalents

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Experience a quality of education that you just won’t get at a larger university.

What you learn today sets the foundation for every step of your life’s journey.

Start at a university where people truly care about seeing you realize your dreams.

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Calgary is all about energy, and we’re talking about more than oil and gas. We’re talking about this city’s most valuable natural resource: our people.

Ambrose University is located on the west side of a young and vibrant city where people dream big, work hard and get things done — on the job and in the community. Because while Calgary has many residents, it also has an exceptionally large heart and there is a real sense of community.

It is a place where who you are and what you contribute will take you far, and where getting involved in the city’s economic, outdoor, cultural and spiritual life is exceptionally rewarding.

You’ll find inspiration in the natural environment: the awe-inspiring Rocky Mountains, only an hour’s drive away; North America’s largest urban park,

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Calgary just 20 minutes from the campus; four-season biking and walking on pathways that crisscross the city.

Culture thrives through performing arts from the traditional to the avant garde, and the stunning new National Music Centre is getting rave reviews. Foodies flock to great restaurants and fabulous food trucks. All the big international retailers are here (and there’s no provincial sales tax!). Sport and athletic facilities capitalize on the city’s Olympic Games legacy, and world-renowned parks beckon you to the great outdoors.

Learn, make friends, get involved and make the most of attending university in a city that invites you to achieve more than you ever thought possible.

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This is Canada’s sunniest large city. Over half of all Calgary’s daylight hours let you bask in bright sunlight!

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Finance Business Administration

Social Services Behavioural Science

Performing Arts Music Acting

Human Resources Business Administration

Health Services Biology

Marketing Business Administration English Literature

Law History English Literature

This is where Teaching Bachelor of Arts (3 years) and Bachelor of Education After Degree (2 years)

Youth Work Youth Ministry Behavioural Science

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you can go Pastoral Ministry Bachelor of Theology Christian Studies

Government Bachelor of Arts

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This is Ambrose

at a glance 10 advantages to studying at Ambrose University...

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Rigorous academic programs relevant to today’s employers — and tomorrow’s careers

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Outstanding faculty who are skilled teachers and inquiring researchers

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Knowledge and skills for lifelong career and personal success gained through an emphasis on liberal arts and science

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Experiencing the fun and support of living on campus in the residence community

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The roar of the Lions Den to cheer for Ambrose athletes

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Learning that deepens faith and faith that enriches learning

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Student awards that inspire you to reach higher and achieve more

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Small-sized classes averaging 18 students, and only 900+ students on the entire campus

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Opportunities to grow academically and spiritually through service learning, practicums and internships

What do you love to do?

What career would you like to have?

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One-to-one interaction with professors and peers in a university environment rich with diversity, perspectives and ideas

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Find the Ambrose program that will get you there.

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Check the admission requirements and deadlines.

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Visit the campus, talk to professors and students, and see how Ambrose fits you.

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Talk to an Ambrose Advisor at 1-800-461-1222 or enrolment@ambrose.edu

Customize your degree 1

Choose a degree 4 year major – readily recognized by employers – usually required for master’s programs 3 year concentration – a quick way to qualify for our 2 year Education program

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Choose a program Add a minor that complements your major (optional)

Ambrose University Arts and Science programs are accredited by the Province of Alberta Campus Alberta Quality Council, and School of Ministry programs are accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.

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Apply for admission (early and online) at ambrose.edu.

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Programs

Minors

Bachelor of Arts • Behavioural Science • Business Administration • Christian Studies • English Literature • General Studies • History • Music

Add to your degree and broaden your education.

Complete a minor that complements your major or explore a new avenue of professional or personal interest.

Bachelor of Business Administration

• Biology

Bachelor of Education (after degree) Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Science • Biology Bachelor of Theology • Children and Family Ministry • Church Ministry • Intercultural Ministry • Youth Ministry

• Behavioural Science • Biblical Languages • Business Administration • Canadian Studies • Chemistry • Christian Studies • Development Studies • Ecology • English Literature • History • Industrial and Organizational Psychology • Intercultural Studies • Kinesiology • Liberal Arts

Diploma Programs • Acting • Associate in Ministry • University Studies

• Music

Post-professional Program • Bachelor of Ministry

• Sociology

Apply for scholarships, bursaries and financial aid.

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Attend orientation at Ambrose.

• Philosophy • Poverty Studies • Psychology • Theatre

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You’re ready to start your degree!

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This is the value of liberal

arts and sciences

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Why liberal arts and sciences?

You have places to go and a world to contribute to. The liberal arts and sciences will get you there.

In addition to building the academic foundation for your chosen career, you gain outstanding preparation for all careers. Most importantly, you have the ability to make a difference in the world The world of work is changing rapidly.

Many of today’s careers didn’t even exist decades ago. A liberal arts and sciences degree not only hones the knowledge and skills employers demand right now, it also gives you the foundation for emerging careers. Employers recognize the quick pace of change and seek out nimble, adaptable talents who can lead their organizations.

The very same abilities that your future employers seek are essential for life at Ambrose — navigating interactions with others, exploring what it means to be a caring, spiritual person, and becoming the engaged citizen who will improve the lives of others around you.

You’ll be able to go farther, for the long term — and on many different career paths — when you can: • think critically and creatively • be a team player and effective collaborator • adapt to rapidly changing situations • analyze and interpret information • communicate well • strive for excellence

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What a post-secondary education in the liberal arts offers is experience in critical thinking about messy, complicated concepts. It offers a platform for the generation and evolution of ideas, and a safe space to take risks and develop the kind of courage that defines our greatest innovators, entrepreneurs and world-changers.

Brad Ferguson, CEO Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, Globe & Mail March 27, 2014

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70%

Your starting salary increases over 10 years

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Bachelor of Arts – Behavioural Science 3 or 4 years

Put your learning to work with a community practicum at one of the 85 organizations we partner with in Calgary.

Your career as a counsellor, social or community development worker, child and youth care worker, nurse or teacher starts with a BA in Behavioural Science. Through psychology, you examine how individuals perceive, develop within, and act upon the world. Through sociology, you examine how groups and cultures create their own social worlds and how those worlds affect the people who are a part of them. In Behavioural Science, you learn how it all intersects in human behaviour. You can specialize in one of six areas: cognitive neuroscience, culture and society, family and community, human development, religion and social science, and deviance and society. In addition to your classes, you complete a community practicum and take part in research.

Bachelor of Arts – Christian Studies 3 or 4 years

Discover the ancient Christian world through our award-winning Down Ancient Paths travel study program.

Be well prepared to work with a non-governmental or parachurch organization or in church ministry. Build your foundation for graduate studies. Learn to live out your faith in a changing world and workplace. Grow in biblical and theological knowledge by engaging with the texts that have guided Christianity for centuries.

Explore different expressions and traditions of Christian spirituality.

Discover how Christianity developed into what it is today. Program streams include biblical literature and interpretation, Christian theology and history, and Christian spirituality.

Bachelor of Arts – English Literature 3 or 4 years

Travel with your class and match literary texts with literary landscapes in England, Wales and Scotland.

Where can a BA in English Literature take you? Anywhere.

You acquire career skills (for fields like editing, technical writing, journalism and public relations) and gain the all-important critical thinking and communicating knowledge essential for lifelong success.

Learn to think and write with clarity and confidence as you become familiar with major authors, eras, movements and literary theories.

Your studies are rounded out with courses in history, philosophy and psychology, and you also have the opportunity to wrestle with the big questions of faith and society.

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Bachelor of Arts – General Studies 3 years Law? Education? Public administration? When you want to open your career doors as wide as you can, General Studies is your key. Discover what’s possible in your future by exploring a variety of disciplines. And take part in research, projects and presentations that develop the all-important critical-thinking and problem-solving skills employers seek.

Bachelor of Arts – History 3 or 4 years You get the best idea of where the world is going by knowing where it’s been. Explore the diverse stories and identities that have made a lasting impact on Canadian society and the world at large. See how history plays a role in pop culture and everyday life. Think critically about what shapes history and is shaped by it: politics, culture, society, religion. Let history take you to your future. Careers include curator, archivist, heritage interpreter, reserve analyst, foreign services officer and immigration officer.

Bachelor of Business Administration 4 years Bachelor of Arts – Business Administration 3 years Get down to the business of charting your successful future.

Whether you’re pursuing entrepreneurial passions, intent on completing an MBA, or want to lead within a company, foster corporate social responsibility, direct a non-profit, engage in sales and marketing, manage projects or much, much more, Business Administration is an excellent foundation. Business fuels local, national and global progress and you can be one of the people helping to drive it forward. Program streams include: accounting; human resources and organizational development; business and community; leadership in community; entrepreneurship and leadership; and management.

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The best of all worlds.

Explore your options in an interdisciplinary program that lets you find your perfect path.

Bring history alive and affirm its relevance for today through hands-on research to record significant events in the lives of local people.

Collaborate with business leaders in Calgary explore the convergence of innovation, social change, and sustainable development through our annual Soul of the Next Economy Forum.

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Bachelor of Education 2 years (post-degree) Every visionary, business person, community and faith leader, artist and athlete shares one thing in common: a teacher who helped inspire them to do great things. You can be that guiding light. Build on your undergraduate degree and prepare to support the individual learning needs of students from diverse communities. Design learning experiences that grow students’ strengths and use technology to elevate learning. You put theory into action through practicums in the Rockyview School District, spending almost all of your third semester in the classroom. At every step, benefit from close contact with a mentor eager to share practical knowledge.

The Ambrose BEd focuses on preparing elementary teachers, but you graduate certified to teach any age level in the province of Alberta.

Bachelor of Music 4 years Bachelor of Arts – Music 3 or 4 years

Your teaching equation: Your 3 or 4-year degree

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The 2-year BEd

=

Teacher certification in Alberta

Take advantage of individualized opportunities to conduct, compose, and perform.

Prepare for a career of note in music performance, education, therapy or ministry. Build a firm foundation in classical music, and music history and theory, by studying a variety of musical styles — and with frequent opportunities to perform. Private vocal or instrumental lessons are augmented by collaborating with fellow students in ensembles. You’ll develop a professional network of musicians who can support you as you continue to pursue your passion.

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Bachelor of Science – Biology 4 years Study living organisms as you collect and analyze data and think critically about research problems. In the lab, learn experimental techniques and design ways to test your hypotheses. Discover how to form values and convictions based upon sound reasoning and clear methodology. Focus on: cellular and molecular biology, ecology, bio-medicine, general biology, kinesiology or health sciences. Your degree is the foundation for master’s study leading to professional careers in research, lab work, teaching, medicine, dentistry, chiropractic, pharmacology, optometry and veterinary medicine.

Diploma in Acting 2 years Act on your passion for performing arts! Your career as a professional actor, director, playwright or theatre major gets off to a great start in this intensive program. Experiential learning grounds you in the art and industry of theatre, and gives you a solid foundation the most essential element of theatre: acting. Through every class and experience, you learn how to be a storyteller who tells the truth with artistry, while becoming a confident and versatile performer. Collaborate, produce and complete internships within the Calgary theatre community.

Diploma in University Studies 2 years Learn what you want to learn — and prepare to keep on learning! Flexible course options enable you to explore humanities, social sciences, science, fine arts, religious studies and more. This ultimate “sampler” program offers the perfect introduction to different fields and career avenues. Credits taken in this program can be transferred into a degree program at Ambrose and at other universities. There’s no better way to find out what lights your fire!

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Dredge for marine life, examine tide pools, and study intertidal zones on Vancouver Island.

We also travel to places like Florida, Costa Rica, and the Galapagos Islands.

Get involved in the Calgary theatre scene. You’ll have many opportunities to perform and collaborate as you build the connections that help launch your career.

Credits taken in this program can be transferred into a degree program at Ambrose and at other universities.

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A community of faith

A career of generous service

Explore what it means for a Christian community to proclaim the Gospel and live a shared life of compassion and justice. Through biblical literacy and theological reflection, you deepen your passion for leadership, gain insight into your calling and prepare for a life of faithful service.

• pastoral ministry

Taking part in practicums and internships across Canada and internationally — with church ministries, youth groups, social agencies and NGOs — gives you firsthand ministry experience and enables you to forge a strong relationship with your mentor.

Throughout your degree, grow personally, academically, and spiritually as you discover how to live your calling in community with your classmates and professors.

• worship ministry • street ministry • international ministries • para-church organization leadership • camp administration and leadership

A relevant degree Churches are looking for leaders who specialize. Choose a degree program and then add two relevant Arts and Science minors that will give you unique expertise. Check out the options on page 5.

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One of the biggest strengths of the School of Ministry is internship. Being able to learn both inside and outside the classroom has been huge for me, and I know my learning will only continue as I finish my degree.

Alexandra Dupont, 4th year Children and Family Ministry student

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Bachelor of Theology – Children & Family Ministry 4 years Learn how to effectively minister to children and their families by studying child development, and building your skills in discipling, teaching, caring and administration.

Bachelor of Theology – Church Ministry 4 years + internship Become an effective leader in a variety of pastoral positions, as you deepen your understanding of how societal trends influence church ministry. You learn to lead and transform congregations in sound creatively and scripturally ways.

Bachelor of Theology – Intercultural Ministry 4 years + internship In today’s rapidly changing, increasingly complex and frequently at-conflict world, bridging cultural and social barriers to give an authentic witness of the Gospel may be more important than ever. Become an effective minister in the intercultural context of the contemporary world, and foster the spiritual dialogue and understanding crucial for bringing our world together. An overseas internship — onSite — gives you first-hand experience in a cross-cultural setting.

Bachelor of Theology – Youth Ministry 4 years + internship Youth culture changes rapidly and the technology and media channels used to communicate with and among youth is evolving at a break-neck pace. Learn to apply your understanding of Scripture to meet the spiritual needs of culturally diverse young people, from junior high students to young adults.

Bachelor of Ministry (post professional) 2 years Build on your undergraduate degree and acquire the knowledge and skills essential for effective leadership and ministry in a variety of pastoral positions.

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Learn about theology and child development and get hands-on experience serving children and families.

Study theology and church leadership.

Intern at a local church as you discern how to lead.

An overseas internship — onSite — gives you first-hand experience in a cross-cultural setting.

Prepare to serve and lead youth. Get first-hand experience in a local church and put your learning into practice.

Complement your professional experience or previous degree with practical ministry skills.

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This is where teaching, learning and research intersect

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Learn from experts

Develop your own expertise

You learn from people who are at the top of the teaching, learning and research game. They’re experts in their fields who are constantly pushing the boundaries of knowledge — and want to share with you.

Your research and scholarly activity is also in the spotlight. Every year, the Ambrose Research Conference profiles the work undertaken by students, faculty and alumni.

In small classes, your professors invite you to be part of the conversation and encourage you to explore new perspectives and come up with innovative ideas. Depending on the course, you may be able to take part in faculty- or student-led research (which many universities typically offer only to graduate students). After class, you might join your professor for a quick cup of coffee. At almost any time, the office doors are open and faculty are eager to empower you to achieve more.

Your paper or presentation may be the one that gets people talking! Hone your research and communication skills here and you’ll be more than ready to excel in graduate school.

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Sharing my research shows students that the discovery of new knowledge is an important part of the education process. I don’t want them to think education is about downloading information we read about dead guys.

I want them to know that we’re always discovering.

Joel Thiessen, Associate Professor of Sociology

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Student Life

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Ready, set, succeed

Grow as a whole person

Make the most of your Ambrose studies!

There’s more to university success that classes, labs and lectures.

Attending university is your time for you to explore and grow personally, intellectually, and spiritually. Ambrose offers you the opportunity to define yourself and your future path in life.

Orientation Connect, get some tips for navigating university life, meet new friends and set yourself up for a great first year.

Ambrose 101 Fine tune your study habits and chart your own academic hits. This semester-long, comprehensive program for first-year students includes tutoring, study groups, workshops and a personalized study behaviour inventory — everything you need to make the most of your study time.

You’re part of a community that truly cares about who you are and what you are capable of achieving.

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student population

1/12

students involved in a leadership position

Student Councils

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Residence Assistants

Legacy Youth Conference

Chapel Worship

Student Clubs

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Learn to lead

Get fit

Leaders aren’t born. They’re made in learning opportunities like the many offered by Ambrose. You hone skills — teamwork, communication, critical thinking, creativity, time management — that will be invaluable throughout your career and your life by taking part in one or more of many oncampus opportunities.

Physical and mental health are crucial to your well-being They’re not only integral to your success as a student, they’re steps towards your healthy future. Fitness rooms, squash courts, the weight room and the gym are all available to you, and physiotherapy and sports medicine services are here if you need them.

Student Council — is the high-profile group helping to enhance the learning experience for all students, while it also builds high-level leadership skills among members.

Check out flag football, indoor soccer, basketball, dodge ball, men’s hockey, badminton, squash and intramurals.

Athletic Leadership Team — is a team of teams, bringing together members from every one of Ambrose’s competitive teams to promote sport and encourage physical, social, emotional and spiritual growth.

Residence Assistants — build lifelong friendships while guiding the pastoral care of their residence floor. You lead meetings and create the environment in which everyone grows.

Legacy Youth Conference — takes leadership, service and energy to a whole new level. You’re part of a team planning, organizing and running every aspect of the annual LYC conference, from registration to entertainment to worship. The dynamic engagement of hundreds of people during the conference offers a reward like no other.

Global Missions Society — serves the world and strengthens the university community by engaging Ambrose in global missions and cross-cultural ministries.

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Elevate your academic skills Physical or learning disabilities won’t hold you back when you’re equipped to succeed academically. Unleash your potential through Accessibility Services, which ensures you have equal academic opportunities.

Grow spiritually Integrate your learning and your faith, deepening your commitment to Christ. Every Tuesday and Thursday, take time to worship with the Ambrose community. Foster spiritual friendship by taking part in Bible studies, prayer teams, and women’s or men’s ministry with friends and faculty.

Engage in service throughout the year — there are many opportunities to come together as a community for seminars and services that equip you to proclaim the Gospel through generous service.

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Find the right career path

Make your move to Residence

It’s not easy to answer the age-old “What will I do when I grow up?” question, but the Career Centre can help you narrow things down.

Get information on jobs and job shadowing. Build a portfolio.

Improve your résumé. Practice interview techniques. Learn the tips and tactics to make a great transition from student to employee.

Worry less about how you live and focus more on what you learn!

Receive wise counsel Some days, you just need someone to talk to. Maybe you’re feeling stressed or not quite “you.” Maybe it’s a professional question or dilemma.

Maybe it’s a personal one. Ambrose’s professional counsellors are there with an open mind and compassionate heart.

Services are private, confidential and offered at a lower rate for students.

Be at home in Canada Moving to Calgary to study at Ambrose is challenging — and the International Student Office can help smooth out any bumps. You can work on your English language skills, get information and assistance for your visa application, and attend seminars or personal meetings to make the most of your studies here.

Travel and learn You explore beyond the classroom and beyond Canada’s borders in rewarding travel-study opportunities created and led by faculty. Guided by your professor, you and your classmates experience world culture and history up close and personal, gaining a perspective to cherish for a lifetime.

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All first-year, full-time, non-transfer students under the age of 21 who are not married and do not live with their parents live in Residence and purchase a meal plan.

Residence is safe, secure and feels like home. You’re part of the Ambrose community in a deep and meaningful way, and grow academically, socially and spiritually.

While you’re making friends and taking part in activities, you’re also building your leadership skills (senior students can become Resident Assistants, who help guide the residence community) creating bonds of friendship and fellowship that will last a lifetime.

Living in Residence makes sense and makes cents!

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enjoy a quick “commute” to your classes from just across the campus

• make strong personal connections that are only possible when you have time to really get to know people •

take advantage of ready access to Library resources, fitness and recreation facilities, squash courts and the media room

• eliminate budget surprises — your rent, food and utilities are bundled into one convenient package

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This is your

competitive side

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Here the roar!

The student-athlete win column

Whether you’re part of the game or standing up to cheer, there are plenty of reasons to get excited about the Ambrose University Lions.

In addition to promoting your physical and mental well-being, being a student athlete expands skills that translate into employment success. Employers are looking for:

The men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, and futsal squads joined the provincial ACAC and national CCAA leagues relatively recently, and their roar is being heard. The teams are worthy contenders at a high level of play, and bring together an entire campus of dedicated fans.

There’s so much more to being a student athlete than scoring points and excelling in your sport. You’ll grow physically, academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually — and build skills that will serve you well throughout your career and in every facet of life.

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• leadership aptitude and attitude • confidence to work through difficult situations • discipline and a strong work ethic • selflessness in achieving shared goals • a passion for developing the gifts God has provided

My coaches and teammates challenge me every day in practice and give me the confidence to play to my strengths on the court each night.

Kyler Shula, Basketball Captain CCAA All-Canadian

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This is investing in your future

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Education pays off

Apply for scholarships

The best investment you will ever make in your future is the investment you make in your education today.

Financial barriers should never stand in the way of your pursuit of higher education. Ambrose is committed to offering a range of awards and financial supports that enable you to achieve your academic, professional and personal dreams. You have important things to do — and Ambrose invests in you.

Last year, close to 1 million was awarded to students like you, recognizing their hard work and achievement. Top awards include:

Your Ambrose investment Scholarships received, on average, by each student

$ 1,500.00

Tuition and fees, one semester

$ 5,703.50

Books (est.)

$

Residence (including meals)

$ 3,150.00

600.00

Your Ambrose investment, one semester =

$ 7,953.50

Your Ambrose investment, one full year =

$ 15,907.00

Break down financial barriers Finances should never prevent you from pursuing you education.

Financial aid and student loans (through provincial and federal governments) are available to help ease the financial burden you or your family may carry. You can also join the many students who find employment on campus or in the surrounding neighbourhood every year.

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Presidential Scholarship — fullyear tuition for up to eight semesters awarded to a new student who has not previously attended a post-secondary institution and has a minimum 85% high school admission average Entrance Scholarships — up to $3,000 for new students, including transfer students, who have a 75% high school admission average or a 3.0 post-secondary average in the areas of academic excellence, music, acting, and athletics International Scholarships — up to $1,000 to offset additional travel and study costs often incurred by international students Continuing Scholarships — various amounts awarded to returning full-time Ambrose students, based on academic performance, student leadership and program funding Christian High School Scholarship — up to $3,000 per year (to a maximum of four years) in academic excellence and leadership categories for a student immediately entering Ambrose from a Christian high school Church Servant Leadership Scholarship — up to $4,000 offered in partnership with churches worldwide to develop the next generation of church leaders

Visit ambrose.edu to get a jump on student awards and financial aid in time to meet program deadlines.

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This is how you

enrol at Ambrose Basic admission requirements

Canadian students

Five grade 12 level courses including English 30-1, with a minimum overall average of 60%:

High School:

1. English 30-1 2. List A or B

• Program specific requirements Home School:

3 List A or B

• Basic admission requirements and program specific requirements

4. List A or B

or

5. List A, B, C or D

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See Provincial Equivalents chart on page 28.

Transfer students If you have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at another postsecondary institution or hold a recognised degree or diploma you are considered a Transfer Student.

• Minimum 2.0 GPA • Program specific requirements Your transfer credit will be evaluated once you submit your application and official transcripts.

Mature students If you are 21 years of age or older on September 30 you may be considered for Mature Student status.

• English 30-1 or equivalent with a grade of 60% or higher • Program-specific requirements

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• Basic admission requirements

Program specific requirements and the following: a portfolio, a SAT Reasoning Test with minimum score of 1400 on three sections (Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing) and no section below 400, an official letter from the home schooling board verifying your Grade 12 program.

American students High School: • High school diploma •

ACT minimum score of 22 or SAT Reasoning Test with minimum score of 1400 on three sections (Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing) and no section below 400.

Home School: •

Portfolio; SAT Reasoning Test with minimum score of 1400 on three sections (Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing) and no section below 400; official letter from home-schooling board verifying Grade 12 courses.

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International students

Advanced placement

• Basic admission requirements or equivalent All official transcripts must be provided in English.

Courses will be evaluated on an individual basis and you may receive transfer credit or advanced standing for AP courses with a grade of 3, 4, or 5. Contact the Enrolment Department for more information.

International workers

Early admission

Students whose parents are working overseas will be considered for admission based on their curriculum of study. For example, students living in Brazil and studying the US curriculum will follow the American Student requirements.

Early Admission is available to Grade 12 students with Canadian high school transcripts who apply by February 1. Early Admission is based on your official Grade 11 transcript—with required Grade 11 courses and any completed Grade 12 requirements.

Full Admission will be based on your final Grade 12 transcript.

• English proficiency

International baccalaureate Courses will be evaluated on an individual basis and you may receive transfer credit or advanced standing for Higher Level IB courses with a grade of 4, 5, 6, or 7.

English language requirements If your primary language is not English you must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

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Fall admission deadlines October 1

Applications open

February 1 Early admission deadline May 1

Early registration opens

August 1

Application deadline

August 1

Final transcripts due Entrance Scholarship

Application documents required • Application form

International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic)

6.5

Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)

85

• Interim transcripts and final official transcripts

Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)

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• Reference(s) (where applicable)

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

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• Additional documents may include SAT scores, portfolio, TOEFL scores or an audition recording.

Alberta Highschool English 30-1 (or equivalent)

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• Application fee

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Provincial course

equivalents Province or Territory

Basic Admission Requirements

Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut

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2.

3.

4.

5.

List A

Eng Lang Arts 30-1 Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, List A or B Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or List A or B Math 31, Science 30 List A or B List A, B, C or D

British Columbia 1. English 12* Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, and Yukon Territory 2. List A or B Economics 12 or Foundations of Math 12

3. List A or B or Pre-Calculus 12 or Calculus 12,

4. List A or B Geometry 12

5. List A, B, C or D

*Provincial exam required

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Manitoba

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2.

3.

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5.

English 40G or 40S List A or B List A or B List A or B List A, B, C or D

Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Math 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S, Calculus 45A or Adv Math 45A, Physics 40S

New Brunswick

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3.

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English 121 or 122 List A or B List A or B List A or B List A, B, C or D

Biology 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122, Pre-Calculus 12A, Foundations of Math 12, Pre-Calculus 12B or Calculus 12, Physics 121 or 122, Geology 120

Newfoundland/Labrador

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English 3201 Biology 3201, Chemistry 3202 List A or B Mathematics 3204 or 3205, List A or B Calculus 3207, Physics 3204, List A or B Earth Sciences 3209 List A, B, C or D

Nova Scotia

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English 12 Biology 12, Chemistry 12, List A or B Pre-Calculus 12 or Advanced Math 12, List A or B Calculus 12, Physics 12, Geology 12 List A or B List A, B, C or D

Ontario 1.

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English 4U or English Lit 4U List A or B List A or B List A or B List A, B, C or D

Biology SBI4U, Chemistry SCH4U, Advanced Functions MHF4U, Data Management MDM4U, Physics SPH4, Calculus and Vectors MCV4U, Earth and Space Science SES4U, Computer Studies ICS4U

Prince Edward Island

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English 611 or 621 List A or B List A or B List A or B List A, B, C or D

Biology 621, Chemistry 611 or 621, Math 621A or Math 621B or Math 611, Physics 621

Quebec (1st year CEGEP)

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English 603 or 604 Biology 101, Chemistry 202, List A or B Mathematics 201, Physics 203 List A or B List A or B List A, B, C or D

Saskatchewan

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English A30 and B30 List A or B List A or B List A, B, C or D

Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Pre-Calculus Math 30 or Math 30, Calculus 30, Physics 30, Geology 30, Computer Science 30

AMBROSE UNIVERSITY

The following list describes the courses from across Canada that can be used for admission to Ambrose University. Please contact the Enrolment Office at 1-800-461-1222 or enrolment@ambrose.edu to ask about courses not included on this list.

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Second Language 30, Art 30 or 31, Drama 30, Social Studies 30-1, Geography 30, Music 30 or 31, Exp Psych 30, 5 credits in Advanced CTS Phil of Man 30, App Sociology 30, Computer Science World Religion 30, Religion 35

Second Language 12, History 12 or Western Civ 12 or Comp Civ 12, Geography 12, Geology 12, English Lit 12

List D Phys Ed 30, Social Studies 30-2 (if Social Studies 30-1 not presented), Law 30, Five credits of Adv. series CTS courses, other 30 level subject.

Visual Arts 12 or Art 12, Acting 12, Band 12 or Choir 12 or String 12, Writing 12, Journalism 12, Bible Studies 12 or Christian Perspectives 12

Law 12, Dance 12, Other 12 level subject.

Art 40S, Drama 40S, Music 40S or Choral 40S or Strings 40S, Canadian Studies 40S

Other 40S or 40G level subjects or two 45 level subjects.

Art 12x, Theatre Arts 12x, Music 12x Canadian Lit 12x

Other 12x level subject

Art and Design 3200 or Art History 3202, Drama 3200, Choral Performance 3103 or Instrumental or Performance 3104 or Music History 3101 or Music Theory 3100

Advanced Writing 3104, Other 32xx or two 31xx level subjects

History 12 or Global History 12, Language 12 other than English, Geography 12 or Global Geography 12

Art 12, Theatre 12, Music 12, Canadian Lit 12, Economics 12

Other 12 level subject

Canada: History, Identity & Culture CHI4U or World History CHY4U, 4U level French, Second Language (LBADU-L LYXDU), or Native Language (LNAEO-LNOEO), Canadian & World Issues CGW4U, World Geography CGU4U

Visual Arts AVI4M, Dramatic Arts ADA4M, Music AMU4M, Dance ATC4M

Other 4U or 4M level subject

Art 621, Drama 621, Music 621

Other 6xx level subject

History 330, Second Language, Geography 320

Art 520, Theatre 560, Music 550

Other subject such as: Humanities 345, Sociology 387

Social Studies 30, History 30 or Native Studies 30, English, Geography 30, Computer Science 30

Art 30, Drama 30, Choral 30, Band 30 or

Other 30 level subject

Second Language 40S, History 40S or Western Civ 40S or World Issues 40S or Global Issues 40S, Geography 40S, Computer Science 40S

History 121 or 122 or World Issues 120, Language 120 or 122 other than English, Geography 120

World History 3201, or World Problems 3204, Language 3200 level other than English, World Geography 3202

History 621, Second Language 621

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