Lethbridge College | Viewbook 2019-2020

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT MATTERS MOST.

VIEWBOOK 2019-2020

on the cover Kayla Teichroeb came to Lethbridge College after taking some time from school and immediately fell in love with her program and the college.

There are so many opportunities in my program. I visited Peru on an international practicum and it was an amazing experience! We worked in a small K-12 school while learning about a different culture. There are a lot of supports here at the college and people by your side that will help you through your journey to graduation.�

Kayla Teichroeb Child and Youth Care 2018

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First steps 4 Lethbridge 6

Student life 8 Athletics 10

Student services 12 Residence 14

Indigenous services 16

English Language Centre 18

International opportunities 20

Program overviews 22

Media and Design 24

Environmental Sciences 26

Justice Studies 28

Engineering Technologies 30

Business 32

Liberal Arts 34

Academic Upgrading 36 Agriculture 38

Life Sciences 40

Apprenticeships and Trades 42 Culinary 48

Human Services 50

Health and Wellness 52

How to apply 56

Invest in yourself 57 Transfers 58

Campus map 62 Academic requirements Insert Contact us Back cover

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Blended – Programs that can be taken with a blended learning approach offer some courses face-to-face in the classroom but other courses in the program can be completed online.

Facts and figures

Why Lethbridge College?

95%

80%

of our alumni said they were satisfied or very satisfied with the overall quality of the educational experience.

Lethbridge College is one of Canada’s

TOP 50 Research Colleges (Research Infosource 2017 listing).

8.7%

of Lethbridge College postsecondary students are Indigenous.

89%

Over a lifetime, a diploma graduate from Lethbridge College will amass about

of our alumni have a job related to the program they took at Lethbridge College.

$511,000

in higher earnings, compared to someone with a high school diploma.

Lethbridge College Kodiaks have earned:

Championships 57 ACAC Academic National 58 All-Canadians 12 Championships

In 2016-17, our international students came from

42 Different countries

96% of employers said they would hire our graduates in the future.

Students reported of current students said their college experience has met or exceeded their expectations.

higher levels of satisfaction

than peers at other colleges in: • Instructional effectiveness • Feeling safe and secure on campus • Academic and other support services on campus

63%

of our enrolled students are under the age of 25.

Data is provided from the following sources: 2017 Alumni Survey and 2018 Lethbridge College Employer Survey by Insightrix Research Inc.; The Analysis of the Economic Impact and Return on Investment of Education: The Economic Value of Lethbridge College report (Emsi, fiscal year 2015-16); Lethbridge College enrolment 2016-17; Institutional Planning demographic information 2016-17; and the 2017 Student Satisfaction Inventory by Noel-Levitz LLC. Lethbridge College Viewbook 2019-2020 •

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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT MATTERS MOST.

Start your journey to your dream career at Lethbridge College. This guide will help you navigate the steps you need to take to find and enrol in the Lethbridge College program that is the right fit for you. We can’t wait to see where the path takes you. Remember we are here to help at any stage to make sure you’re ready.

step 7 GET READY FOR YOUR FIRST DAY

step 1

FUND YOUR EDUCATION

APPLY TO LC • Apply to Lethbridge College using the five easy steps found on page 56.

EXPLORE PROGRAM OFFERINGS • Explore our program offerings and find a field of study that is right for you.

• Learn the admission requirements for your program of interest.

•M ake an appointment with a Career and Academic Advisor to discuss your interests and program options at lethbridgecollege.ca/academicadvising.

step 5 •

step 3

step 4 step 2 COME VISIT LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE IN PERSON • Book a campus tour: lethbridgecollege.ca/tours.

• Become a Student for a Day and spend a day with us on campus shadowing a college student in the program of your interest: lethbridgecollege.ca/studentforaday.

• Join us for Open House: lethbridgecollege.ca/openhouse.

• Come cheer on the Kodiaks.

FIND HOUSING • Choose the best housing option for you at lethbridgecollege.ca/residence and view our on-campus residences on page 15.

• If you’re planning on living in residence, submit a residence application form as early as possible to save your spot.

• Apply for awards and scholarships by July 1 at lethbridgecollege.ca/awards.

• Consider all your financial aid options, including grant funding and student loans, by visiting lethbridgecollege.ca/financial-aid or our Student Financial Aid and Awards office.

step 6

• Register for classes or confirm your pre-set schedule.

• Order your books, parking pass and other supplies at lethbridgecollege.ca/bookstore.

•P articipate in NSO (New Student Orientation). Learn all about it at lethbridgecollege.ca/nso.

• Visit the Lethbridge College Students’ Association to get involved on campus, rent a locker, purchase a bus pass, learn more about your Health and Dental Plan and much more. Start your visit at mylcsa.com.

YOU’VE BEEN ACCEPTED! •O nce you’ve received your offer of admission,

complete and return the response, including your tuition deposit.

• Log into the student portal at myhorizon.lethbridgecollege.ca.

• Check your college email for important information and updates.

step 8 DURING YOUR FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES •G et your student ID card at the Buchanan Library (CE1340).

•P ay your remaining tuition balance at Finance (CE2310) or online at myhorizon.lethbridgecollege.ca.

• Choose to opt in or opt out of the LCSA Health and Dental Plan by the posted deadline.

• Visit the Learning Café to learn about academic supports available.

•C onnect your mobile devices and download the mobile apps found at lethbridgecollege.ca/apps.

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The prairie landscape around Lethbridge is broken by the rolling slopes of the coulees.

These distinct formations offer beautiful walking and biking trails in the city.

Lethbridge Alberta

Lethbridge Some 99,000 Lethbridgians can’t be wrong: this is a great city in which to live and learn. Lethbridge has many of the amenities of a big city but with a small-town feel allowing for a great work-life balance.

And our weather? Lethbridge is one of the sunniest cities in Canada. In winter, cold spells are often cut short by warm Chinook winds that send temperatures soaring. When you’re on campus, which is situated on traditional Blackfoot territory, you will be surrounded by lush grounds and beautiful views of Lethbridge’s coulees.

Within a 20-minute walk of our campus: • great food and drinks, from coffee shops and weekend brunch spots to a wide variety of food offerings from around the world • lots of nightlife options including bars, pubs and a great local music scene • grocery stores and big box stores • fitness facilities, an indoor soccer centre and the home rink of the WHL’s Lethbridge Hurricanes and major concerts and performances Within a 10-minute drive of our campus: • major shopping centres, theatres, restaurants, pubs and even more nightlife • art galleries and museums • Oldman River valley, parks, gardens, and biking and hiking trails • golf courses, slow-pitch fields, soccer fields and baseball diamonds

Within an hour’s drive of Lethbridge: • w orld-class outdoor activities in the Crowsnest Pass, Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park and Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump • the U.S. border Within a two-hour drive of Lethbridge: • great

skiing at Castle Mountain and Fernie Alpine Resort • h iking, camping, boating, winter sports, golfing and more at Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park • Calgary and all its attractions

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The Prairie Baseball Academy (PBA) provides athletes from across the country – most of whom attend Lethbridge College – with an opportunity to play ball while pursuing a post-secondary education.

lethbridge.ca exploresouthwestalberta.ca /CityOfLethbridge @LethbridgeCity

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Celebrating courtside at an epic Kodiaks’ game.

student life There’s more to your Lethbridge College experience than textbooks. You’ll build friendships, take part in activities and learn about yourself while you’re learning in classrooms and during practicums.

The Lethbridge College Students’ Association (LCSA) is your main political voice on campus. Beyond student advocacy, the LCSA also manages the students’ lounge (The Cave) and provides services such as the Student Health and Dental Plan, locker rentals, transit passes, volunteer opportunities, social events and more. The LCSA is also home to Campus Recreation, a service that organizes and offers many intramural leagues including co-ed floor hockey, volleyball and ping-pong tournaments. In cooperation with Lethbridge College’s Be Fit for Life Centre, Campus Recreation also offers other fitness activities such as dance classes, yoga, kickboxing and tai chi.

Whether you’re grabbing a free burger at National Student Day, attending a mindfulness class put on by Health and Shepell Counselling Services or cheering on the Kodiaks at a home game, student life is never boring. Between New Student Orientation and Convocation, you’ll come across all sorts of great events and initiatives to support you outside the classroom. Stay up-to-date about campus activities by checking the Student Activities Calendar on the Lethbridge College website. We want your experience to be as rewarding as we can make it because we know you’ll carry the

On campus, you’ll find a culturally diverse community, a welcoming atmosphere and smaller classroom sizes that help foster learning environments.”

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good memories with you long after graduation.

lethbridgecollege.ca/future-students studentexperience@lethbridgecollege.ca myLCSA.com /LethbridgeCollege @LethCollege

Nicholas Coley LCSA President 2018-19 Business Administration – Management

Photo courtesy of LCSA.

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The 2017-18 women’s volleyball team celebrating a win.

athletics Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Kodiaks student-athlete? Consider continuing your athletic pursuits with the Lethbridge College Kodiaks. We compete in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference in:

• basketball • volleyball • soccer • cross-country running • indoor track • futsal Kodiaks have a long history of successfully balancing life in the classroom and life on the court or field. Each year, our student-athletes are named Academic All-Canadians in the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association. As a student-athlete, you’ll find the support you need to prioritize your studies while training for our teams.

Kodiaks coaches actively recruit high school athletes. If one of our coaches hasn’t spoken to you yet, don’t worry.

Visit gokodiaks.ca and click on “Student-Athletes.”

Our physical education building is equipped with the latest fitness equipment and studios to enhance your physical training. Athletic scholarships are available for all our teams. If you think you’ve got what it takes to be a

Becoming a Kodiak at Lethbridge College has been an amazing and rewarding experience. I have met so many great people along the way, and it has given me the opportunity to grow as an individual and as a student-athlete.”

Brittany Klein Interior Design Technology 2018 Kodiaks women’s soccer and futsal ACAC all-conference team selection

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Kodiaks student-athlete, we’d love to hear from you. Welcome to Kodiaks Country.

gokodiaks.ca /LC Kodiaks @LC_Kodiaks @lc_kodiaks

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student services We’re here to help. Whether you need advice on how to finance your education, which courses to enrol in or where to buy your books, Lethbridge College offers support services for all students. We also offer a student support program that can be accessed on or off campus any time of the day or night by visiting mystudentsupport.com or calling 1.855.649.8641.

ACADEMIC AND CAREER ADVISING

LEARNING CAFÉ

Here to help you navigate course and program selections and ensure your

Works with students to develop the skills, strategies and behaviours needed to succeed in their

success at Lethbridge College.

coursework and professional lives. Get help on everything from APA style to peer tutoring to study skills, presenting and much more.

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES Providing flexible, innovative and collaborative support for the success of

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES

all learners. We support prospective and current students with disabilities.

A resource for international students. International services plans activities that celebrate diversity on campus and allow international students opportunities to experience authentic

BOOKSTORE Offering everything including parking passes, course material, school supplies, snacks and Lethbridge College gear.

Canadian culture.

INDIGENOUS SERVICES Discover your heritage through creative programming and meet others with similar interests

BUCHANAN LIBRARY Where you get your student ID card and where you’ll find resources galore.

or heritage at the Niitsitapi Gathering Place, where we proudly display and embrace our culture.

Whether you want to borrow a laptop or projector, need help finding

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

material or are just looking for a great read, our librarians can help.

Found in the hallways or during stressful exam times. Our job is to make your experience here at the college the absolute best by providing events and services throughout the year.

CAMPUS RECREATION, BE FIT FOR LIFE AND THE PE BUILDING

STUDENT AWARDS AND FINANCIAL AID

The place to go if you're looking for something to do between or after

Here to help you make “cents” of financing your college education. Connect with us for any

classes. The LCSA offers dance classes, intramural sports, ski trips and so

questions you have and be sure to apply for scholarships.

much more.

CHAPLAINCY SERVICES

STUDENT COUNSELLING SERVICES (SHEPELL STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAM)

Helping accommodate all your religious or spiritual needs. Our Chaplain

Counselling services for students both on and off campus, as well as work-life services including

believes that everyone should feel welcomed and respected on campus.

financial, legal, nutrition, parenting, career counselling and more.

DAYCARE CENTRE

LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION

Available on campus and provided by the Hands on Early Learning Centre

Provider of your student health and dental plan, the LCSA offers a wide range of services and

Ltd. Priority is given to Lethbridge College students.

programs to students. The association runs our campus recreation, the student food bank and tons of fun events.

HEALTH SERVICES Have a cold, flu or other more sensitive issues? Health Services can

TESTING SERVICES

schedule a doctor appointment for you and educate you on a wide variety

Arrange to write tests for course/program placement, make-up exams, online exams, and

of health subjects. Come on in and chat any time.

accreditation or certification exams.

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This suite is inside Kodiak House which is the college’s newest and most environmentally friendly residence. It opened in 2010 and is home to more than 100 students.

30TH AVENUE TOWNHOUSE

residence Your campus home is among the most modern and well-maintained in the country.

Our residences are located amid manicured surroundings with views all the way to the Rocky Mountains. You’ll be within walking distance of a host of off-campus services.

The home-away-from-home atmosphere creates a great place to meet new, like-

KODIAK HOUSE SINGLE SUITE

minded friends who have also come to Lethbridge College to pursue their dreams.

Residence Life at Lethbridge College provides apartment-style, fully-furnished housing with access to laundry, recreation and barbecue facilities, and internet. We’ve made sure to include units that are accessible to students with physical challenges.

And our Residence Assistants (RAs) are always on duty evenings and weekends if you need them. Apply early to ensure your spot.

2019-2020 fees (subject to change; term=four months) • Cullen four-bedroom townhouse - super-single bedroom, $2,840/term

CULLEN TWO-BEDROOM BARRIER FREE SUITE

• Cullen four-bedroom townhouse - single bedroom, $2,640/term • Cullen two-bedroom suite - single bedroom, $2,640/term • Cullen two-bedroom family unit, $3,845/term • 30th Avenue four-bedroom townhouse - single bedroom, $2,890/term

Considering off-campus housing? Check out the off-campus housing information section on our website.

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• Kodiak House - single suite, $3,645/term

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Recruiter – Indigenous focus

CIRCLE OF SERVICES

Career & Academic Advising – Indigenous focus

Indigenous campus visits

Indigenous Services Student Welcome

Honour Night

Indigenous calendar of events Cultural support program

Niitsitapi Gathering Place

indigenous services Welcome to Ohkotoki’aahkkoiyiiniimaan, or stone pipe.

We are proud of our Indigenous learners and believe in intertwining a rich cultural heritage with a high quality education.

There are many forms of support available on campus for Indigenous students as well as dedicated initiatives to ensure students’ success.

When you join our community, you’ll receive access to: • cultural, academic and career advising from experienced and dedicated

• Indigenous calendar of events, including social, educational, cultural and

Indigenous professionals

sporting events

• one-on-one and group career advising sessions

• the Niitsitapi Gathering Place for students to study and visit

• Indigenous academic advising, including information on programs, admission, registration and study skills

• Indigenous Cultural Support program, which includes access to Elders and Kaahsinnooniiks (Grandparents)

• Indigenous Services Student Funding and Awards Guide to assist with

• Indigenous Career Pathways program to prepare students for full-time studies (for program details turn to page 35)

As an Indigenous student ambassador, I support many students. To me, Lethbridge College represents a community coming together.”

Chelsea Low Horn Agricultural Science 2018

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Indigenous funding, scholarships, awards and bursaries

lethbridgecollege.ca/indigenous /LCIndigenous

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Students, staff and visitors to campus can see these flags fluttering in Centre Core, representing the diverse backgrounds of Lethbridge College students.

english language centre Get a truly unique Canadian experience by studying at Lethbridge College. You’ll be surrounded by peers from over 42 countries and have the opportunity to explore southern Alberta. Many of those students are here learning English as a Second Language (ESL) at our English Language Centre (ELC) before entering their program of interest. Successful completion of the ELC’s English for Academic Purposes level studies meets the minimum English language proficiency requirements needed to attend Lethbridge College for post-secondary studies. Visit lethbridgecollege.ca for tuition estimates for international students.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING • Languages Canada accredited program

LINC - LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR NEWCOMERS TO CANADA

• Certified Teachers of English as a Second Language

• permanent resident only

• full- or part-time studies (day or evening)

(TESL) • certificates of completion

• full- or part-time studies • 18 years +

• follows the nationwide Canada Language Benchmark for assessments • approved Designated Learning Institute (DLI)

LINC may be the perfect fit for English language learning for you. Those who meet the eligibility requirements will receive free

You can study at the level that is right for you in the

training. We provide language instruction from

English language learning program, in part-time or

basic to advanced levels including Benchmark

short-term studies or in customized group programs.

4 in speaking and listening needed for

My experience as a student at Lethbridge College was very interesting and memorable. The instructors were very keen on our learning and they were very helpful. Also, the students in the college were very nice and friendly. Overall my experience in Lethbridge College was outstanding.”

Seng Yeop Baek (Chris) – Korea English Language Centre 2016

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Canadian Citizenship.

englishtoo.ca esl@lethbridgecollege.ca Recruitment agents – agents@lethbridgecollege.ca language.ca

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international opportunities Gain an international experience that will make you stand out! Lethbridge College offers several types of international learning opportunities. Take advantage of opportunities to travel abroad, learn a new language or find a career teaching English abroad. By developing cross-cultural communication skills as well as acquiring many of the other abilities that come with an international learning experience, you are gaining the tools that employers are looking for in new graduates.

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES

FACULTY-LED INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

An international exchange allows you to spend a semester studying abroad

Faculty-led international programs allow students from an academic

at one of our partner institutions. International exchange opportunities

program to gain first-hand experience and knowledge relevant to their field

are specific to each academic program and allow you to earn credits upon

in an international context. Students will earn credit towards a course upon

successful completion at the host institution. Opportunities include:

successful completion.

• Finland – Kajaani University of Applied Sciences • France – Lyon Catholic University

LANGUAGE TRAINING

• France – University of Burgundy

Learn the basics of a new language to use in everyday situations. Our

• South Korea – Konkuk University

language courses are activity-based and held in a relaxed environment.

TRANSFER AGREEMENTS

Courses include cultural information and are designed around everyday topics.

Many students can transfer to one of our international partners to further

• 40 hours

their studies. Transfers are specific to each program. Opportunities include:

• non-credit

• Australia – Griffin University

• Spanish, French, German or Mandarin

• Finland – Kajaani University of Applied Sciences • Ireland – Institute of Technology Sligo

TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TEFL)

• Scotland – Robert Gordon University

Ever dream of teaching English abroad? TEFL involves learning to teach

• United States – Minot State University (North Dakota)

English to non-English speakers outside of English-speaking countries.

• Ireland – Institute of Technology Carlow

• 40 hours

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• non-credit esl@lethbridgecollege.ca international@lethbridgecollege.ca lethbridgecollege.ca/international /LCInternationalServices

Students joined their instructor, Ron Solinski, in Peru for a five-week Child and Youth Care practicum.

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program overviews - your future career Knowing what you love and excel at today can help you decide on an area of study and career path that will be sure to satisfy you in the future. If you see yourself in one of the following areas, we have a great program to match your passion. If you’re unsure, our Career and Academic Advisors can help you discover your goals and match them to the best program for your future.

environmental sciences

media and design Media and Design If you: o excel at communication, design and art o enjoy people, following current events and working with computers o are energized using your creativity as part of a team working toward a deadline o find motivation in seeing your creations influence others

justice

Environmental Sciences If you: o excel at sciences, writing and communication o enjoy being outdoors and have a passion for the planet o are energized working with animals in their environment o find motivation in solving problems and affecting positive change Check out pages 26-27

Check out pages 24-25

engineering Engineering Technologies If you: o excel at math, physics and handeye coordination o enjoy using technology and solving problems o are energized working as part of a team o find motivation by seeing your plans turned into realities Check out pages 30-31

business Business If you: o have a passion to make a difference in a company or organization o are interested in administrative work, information technology, accounting, management, marketing and/or running your own business o enjoy organizing - whether that’s information, people, events or your work - and finding innovative solutions to business-related problems o work well alone and as part of a team o enjoy communicating with all types of people Check out pages 32-33

Justice Studies If you: o excel at communication and physical activity o are willing to take charge to assist others in need o are energized being part of a team o find motivation contributing to society in a meaningful way Check out pages 28-29

liberal arts Liberal Arts If you: o have a career path in mind and want to get started in small classes with courses that transfer to college or university programs o want to develop yourself and your skills while preparing for further education o desire flexibility and convenience in choosing courses Check out pages 34-35

trades Apprenticeship and Trades If you: o excel at using your hands to fix and repair a variety of items o enjoy figuring out how elements combine to form a whole o are energized building and creating o find motivation in seeing your work enjoyed by others

life sciences agriculture upgrading Upgrading and Transition Programs If you: o want to upgrade your marks in certain courses to gain admission to a college or university program o have been out of school for a while and want to upgrade your marks and skills for further education or employment o want to learn in a small, caring environment

Agriculture If you: o excel at practical skills o enjoy working independently or as part of a team o are energized by scientific developments and discoveries o are passionate about safe, secure and sustainable food supplies

Life Sciences If you: o are a leader and motivator o practice a healthy and active lifestyle o are an effective communicator o want to know how the human body works

Check out pages 38-39

health and wellness

Check out pages 36-37

human services

culinary Culinary If you: o possess a keen sense of taste and smell o have excellent hand-eye co-ordination o can remain calm in hectic circumstances o hold a good memory for details

Check out pages 42-47

Check out pages 40-41

Human Services If you: o excel at social studies, communication and problem-solving o enjoy working with children, youth and families o are energized guiding and motivating others o find motivation in putting your maturity and dependability to work for others

Health and Wellness If you: o are interested in sciences, problem solving and caring for others o enjoy working in a team environment o are energized providing support for diverse populations across all ages and backgrounds o find fulfillment in helping others related to health and wellness Check out pages 52-55

Check out pages 50-51

Not sure what program is right for you? Chat with one of our advisors at lethbridgecollege.ca/academicadvising.

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Check out pages 48-49

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INTERIOR DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

media & design

• two-year diploma

MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION • two-year diploma • 120-hour practicum experience • transfer agreements in place

program is the place to turn your passion for communication, your desire to use current interactive technologies, your love for digital design and interactive programming, and your great eye for detail into a rewarding career. Multimedia creators are the masters behind those moments of magic that you experience on a variety of devices every day. They are the people with skills in web and interactive programming, layout and design, 2-D and 3-D animation, and video and audio editing.

• new media entrepreneurs/freelancers • new media e-learning specialists • web and interactive media designers/ programmers/developers • front-end developers • interactive narrative designers

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• video and motion graphics editors

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• 2D/3D animation/modeling assistants Year I Year II

Tuition $2,873 $3,044

Design residential, corporate, retail and hospitality spaces. You’ll learn fundamental theory and design principles using industry-standard computer-assisted drafting, modelling and animation software. Class projects and community-based practicums will stimulate your design imagination and let you apply your new skills. You’ll work on projects that simulate real-world design problems, and you’ll gain experience in interior design and digital illustration.

Careers in: • interior design and architectural firms • product representation • kitchen and bath design • commercial design

Careers as:

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• 120-hour practicum experience • transfer agreements in place

• September admission

Lethbridge College’s Multimedia Production

Each year programs celebrate their students’ achievement by showcasing their work and the latest technology being used in the classroom. You may find yourself participating in either Surrender (our Interior Design Showcase) or Merging Realities (our conference held in virtual reality).

• September admission

Fees $946 $946

Books/supplies $1,200 $485

• design consultation • residential design Year I Year II

Tuition $2,595 $2,855

Fees $996 $1,013

Books/supplies $3,503 $1,222

media & design

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA • two-year diploma • September admission • 150-hour practicum experience • transfer agreements in place

Digital Communications and Media students manage the campus media website, campus TV production and the campus radio station, CRLC. They also produce the campus newspaper, The Endeavour. Students are eligible to apply for the Troy Reeb Alumni Internship, a two-week, all-expenses-paid internship in a major market newsroom.

Our Digital Communications and Media program will prepare you for a career in the fast-paced, always-evolving world of communications and media. You can select from one of two streams – Digital Journalism or Media Production and Advertising – and in both you’ll get the skills, knowledge and experience needed to tell compelling stories in a multi-platform fast-paced digital environment including print, TV, radio, social media and virtual reality. At the end of the program, you’ll join an impressive group of graduates working in media and communications around the world, people who, like you, are always looking for the best and most creative ways to reach their audience.

Careers as: • radio/TV/online/print writers • media account representatives • radio hosts/television anchors/sports announcers/social media personalities • digital journalists • social media content managers • freelance writers • graphic designers • video producers • photographers • communications specialists Streams include: •D igital Journalism: Specialize in creating stories for social media, print, online, radio and TV. •M edia Production and Advertising: Learn how to deliver your message through social media, print, broadcast and online platforms.

Year I Year II

Tuition $5,250 $5,775

Fees $946 $1,013

Books/supplies $3,120 $583

All of my instructors have shaped me as a person but also have allowed me to learn skills and techniques I could have never imagined.”

Adam Tremblay Digital Communications and Media 2017

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CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT – BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE • f our-year applied degree

NATURAL RESOURCE COMPLIANCE

(first two years are completed by taking the Natural Resource Compliance diploma) • September admission

• two-year diploma

environmental sciences

• September admission

Protect our country's valuable natural resources: wildlife

• transfer agreements in place

and the lands and water bodies they inhabit. Our program is the only applied degree of its kind in Canada

Learn the fundamentals of detection and

and it provides students with resource management

investigation of natural resource violations. Upon

backgrounds with additional skills, knowledge and

completion of this diploma, you may choose to

abilities in problem wildlife management, park

enter the workforce or enter the third year of the

management and advanced resource law reinforcement

Conservation Enforcement applied degree.

techniques through a blend of classroom theory, lab exercises and work-site experience.

Careers as: • park rangers • environmental inspectors

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• fish and wildlife officers

• park patrol officers

• conservation officers

• resource management officers

• environmental investigators/inspectors

• fish and wildlife officers

• federal wildlife officers

• federal fishery officers

• federal fishery officers

Year I Year II

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Careers as:

Tuition $3,839 $4,139

Fees $1,106 $1,186

Books/supplies $1,906 $757

Year III Year IV

Tuition $4,506 $4,590

Fees $1,280 $808

Books/supplies $1,492 $312

The curriculum gave me the technical background in wildlife management, fisheries management and all the resource-type management courses to understand the resources that I was enforcing the law with. The college set me up perfectly to get a job as a wildlife officer. I have a great career, and it all started with me going to Lethbridge College.”

Miles Grove, Renewable Resource Management 1988 Conservation Enforcement (Bachelor of Applied Science) 1990 Distinguished Alumnus 2017 Field Logistics, Fish and Wildlife Alberta Acting Superintendent of Operations, Fish and Wildlife Alberta Director of Operations, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement, Edmonton

• f our-year applied degree

• two-year diploma

(first two years are completed by taking either

• two-year diploma

• September admission

the Environmental Assessment and Restoration or

• September admission

• transfer agreements in place

envi sci

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND RESTORATION

RENEWABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT – BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE

Renewable Resource Management diploma) • September admission

• transfer agreements in place Manage the sustainability of natural resources by Ensure Canada’s environment remains

collecting and interpreting environmental information.

Build on your diploma in Renewable Resource

sustainable. Businesses from manufacturing to

Learn to assess fish populations, use radio-telemetry

Management, Environmental Assessment and

oil and gas need your help to proactively focus

to measure wildlife movements, and interpret grazing

Restoration or equivalent to work in environmental

on environmental control, reclamation, impact

patterns and aerial photography. The program has also

management and restoration or in fish and wildlife

assessment and environmental audits. Field

been officially recognized as the first step towards

management. Not only does this program give

trips further prepare you to collect, understand,

becoming a Registered Technologist in Biology (R.T.Biol)

you a unique opportunity to earn an in-demand

interpret and manage environmental information.

by the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists.

credential, but it also has been designed with input from environmental industry partners and

The program has also been officially recognized as the first step towards becoming a Registered

Careers as:

integrates applied field and lab skills with theoretical

Technologist in Agrology (R.T.Ag) by the Alberta

• resource management technicians

studies. Ecosystem Management has also been

Institute of Agrologists.

• environmental consultants

officially recognized as the first step to becoming

• biological technicians

a Professional Biologist by the Alberta Society of

Careers as:

• field research technicians

Professional Biologists.

• reclamation technologists

• environmental technicians Careers as:

• soil and water quality technologists • environmental technologists • environmental compliance inspectors • watershed management coordinators

Year I Year II

Tuition $3,689 $4,626

Fees $1,026 $1,426

Books/supplies $1,888 $824

Year I Year II

Tuition $3,479 $4,590

Fees $1,106 $1,346

Books/supplies $1,811 $752

• fish and wildlife technologists • habitat specialists • reclamation specialists • agrologist, biologists • resource/environmental manager

Year III Year IV

Tuition $6,210 $6,390

Fees $1,266 $1,186

Books/supplies $1,674 $1,215

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CORRECTIONAL STUDIES • two-year diploma

CRIMINAL JUSTICE – POLICING

justice studies

• two-year diploma • September, January or May admission (May intake online only) • transfer agreements in place Police and public safety officers promote peace, assist victims of crime, protect communities and enforce the law. If you’re seeking a career in policing or public safety, equip yourself with the essential skills you need to succeed. Learn the criminal justice system, psychology, criminology, criminal and procedural law, and investigative methods from industry-experienced instructors.

And in our specialized learning labs you’ll have the opportunity to practice and enhance your conflict resolution and court testimony skills. Are you cut out for this?

•S eptember, January or May admission (May intake online only) • transfer agreements in place Assist and supervise youth and adult offenders. Help them take responsibility for their own lives and prepare them for release into the community. Acquire the skills and knowledge essential to this complex and changing industry in the fields of human relations, criminology and psychology, casework methods, diversity, offender classification and crisis resolution. Make a difference from the inside out.

Careers as: • correctional officers (youth and adult)/primary workers • program officers in penitentiaries • youth workers • probation officers • community residential workers • victim services workers

Careers in: • municipal police services • provincial police services • provincial enforcement agencies • federal enforcement agencies • customs and border services

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• security agencies

Year I Year II

Tuition $4,038 $3,779

Fees $1,105 $1,013

Books/supplies $1,622 $680

Year I Year II

Tuition $3,497 $3,426

Fees $1,047 $1,013

Books/supplies $1,435 $509

JUSTICE STUDIES – BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS justice

• four-year applied degree (first two years are completed by taking either the Correctional Studies or Criminal Justice – Policing diploma or through an accepted transfer program) • September, January or May admission (May intake online only) Our Correctional Studies and Policing diplomas lead directly into our degree program, which meets most entry-level requirements for management and supervisory positions in federal and provincial jurisdictions. The third year provides further instruction in justice, including current and emerging issues.

The fourth year involves completing directed field studies within a justice or human services organization or agency.

Careers as: • management and leadership roles in justice and public safety • probation officers

The thing I enjoyed most about Lethbridge College was being able to put everything into practice that I learned – not just reading about it in a textbook but actually doing it. And also, all the instructors have previous police experience, so you are able to listen to their stories and get a real feel for the job.”

Cst. Rick Semenuik, Criminal Justice 2000 K–9 Unit, Lethbridge Police Service

• parole officers • addictions counsellors • child and youth care workers • case workers in provincial and federal justice organizations • program coordinators for at-risk youth • victim assistance advisors

Year III Year IV

Tuition $4,620 $4,425

Fees $980 $946

Books/supplies $2,090 $104

Lethbridge College offers a three-month Commercial Vehicle Enforcement certificate and is the training academy for transport officers hired by Alberta Commercial Vehicle Enforcement.

Many students have taken the program to enhance their knowledge and skills to gain a competitive edge in the hiring process. People who work in the transportation industry take specific courses as professional development opportunities.

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GEOMATICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (DIGITAL MAPPING AND SURVEYING)

engineering technologies

ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY

• two-year diploma

• two-year diploma

• transfer agreements in place

• September admission

• September admission • transfer agreements in place

Geomatics is the practice of gathering and interpreting spatial information about the

If you have a knack for visualizing ideas and creating

physical environment. It brings together

new designs, our Engineering Design and Drafting

surveying and mapping with new technologies

Technology program will help you step up to the

such as global positioning systems and

drawing board. Our program offers many hands-

geographic information systems. Be a part of

on projects using 3D computer-assisted drafting

this rapidly growing field with jobs as survey

technology and will teach you the fundamentals of

technologists or GIS/mapping technologists in

architectural/structural design, as well as mechanical,

a variety of disciplines ranging from surveying

municipal, petrochemical and topographical design

and land management to law enforcement and

and drafting. Other topics include engineering

the armed forces. Your skills will prepare you

fundamentals such as stress analysis, strength of

for an exciting, in-demand career, as there has

materials and fluid mechanics.

been a strong demand for Lethbridge College Geomatics graduates over the past several years.

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Careers in:

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• aerospace companies

Careers in:

• architectural practices

• survey engineering companies

• civil engineering companies

• civil engineering companies

• manufacturing companies

• environmental consultant agencies

• mechanical engineering companies

• natural resource companies

• petrochemical companies

• agricultural companies

• surveying companies

• defence contractors

• all levels of government

• land planning agencies • all levels of government

Year I Year II

Tuition $4,425 $5,224

Fees $1,047 $1,114

Books/supplies $4,155 $1,641

Year I Year II

Tuition $4,256 $5,054

Fees $1,047 $1,114

Books/supplies $3,504 $601

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY • two-year diploma • September admission • transfer agreements in place Our intensive program will prepare you for a rewarding career in civil engineering technology and construction

engineering

management, concentrating on the construction of buildings, roads, bridges and cities. Classroom, fieldwork, applied research and project experience will show you how to balance costs and benefits in the construction process.

Careers as: • structural designers • materials testing technologists • geo-technologists • roadway designers • infrastructure designers • construction managers • subdivision designers • quality control inspectors

Year I Year II

Tuition $4,425 $5,224

Fees $1,047 $1,114

Books/supplies $4,009 $1,031

The smaller class sizes provided a better learning environment for me and the relationships with the instructors at the college were extremely helpful.”

Miguel Lorenzo Buhat Civil Engineering Technology 2017

Engineering Technologies programs provide pathways to employment in high demand industries. All three programs are nationally accredited.

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COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT • two-year diploma

business

• September admission • transfer agreement in place Learn the business of agriculture with our new Agricultural Enterprise Management diploma, which was developed in conjunction with the University of Lethbridge. You’ll learn the fundamentals of business such as accounting, management, human resources, finance and statistics while taking agriculturalspecific courses such as Western Canada Plants and Soils, Western Canadian Livestock and Sustainable Agricultural Management. After two years, you’ll be ready for a career in the ag industry. You can be confident knowing that the curriculum is driven by industry, so you’ll be ready to start your career after graduation or continue on to obtain a degree.

• agricultural operations management • agricultural sales and marketing • policies and regulations • agribusiness finances and accounting

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• September or January admission • transfer agreements in place Businesses and organizations of all sizes and specialties require information technology (IT) expertise and support. That’s why CIT grads are in high demand. Develop the skills needed to build and manage information systems. Work in small teams in labs and in a 200-hour community-based practicum to tackle hands-on projects ranging from troubleshooting hardware to software development, networking, web development, e-commerce and information systems management.

Careers as: • programmer analysts • software testing specialists • web developers • network analysts and technicians • business and systems analysts

Careers as:

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• two-year diploma

• IT support specialists • computer service technicians • GIS developers • mobile app developers

• food manufacturing and distribution

Year I Year II

Tuition $4,229 $4,350

Fees $1,013 $946

Books/supplies $2,000 $1,500

Year I Year II

Tuition $3,092 $3,623

Fees $946 $1,047

Books/supplies $1,844 $1,901

• two-year diploma

• one-year certificate

• September, January or May admission

• September or January admission

• transfer agreements in place

• transfer agreements in place

Open the door to your future and develop the essential skills required in today’s

The Administrative Office Professional certificate

businesses, not-for-profit organizations and government. First-year courses

program provides the skills needed to succeed

provide an excellent foundation to understand essential aspects of business,

in administrative positions in a wide range of

including accounting, marketing, economics, law, technology, communication,

businesses and organizations, including education,

management and entrepreneurship. In the second year, you can choose to major

government, and not-for-profit organizations. You

in accounting, management, marketing or general business, giving you a depth

will gain practical knowledge and skills in using

of knowledge in those areas. The program includes opportunities for hands-on

industry-standard software, bookkeeping, office

experiences and practical opportunities for you to demonstrate your technical,

procedures, project management, conference

leadership, team and presentation skills.

planning and more. You can complete the

business

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROFESSIONAL

program within eight months moving straight into the workplace.

Careers in: • accounting and taxation • advertising and sales

Careers as:

• banking and financial services

• receptionists

• agri-business

• administrative assistants

• energy

• office assistants

• human resources

• bookkeepers

• marketing, sales and retail

• data entry specialists

• management

• executive administrators Tuition $2,768

Majors include: • Accounting

Fees $980

Books/supplies $1,905

• Management •M arketing • General Business

Year I Year II Accounting Year II General Business Year II Management Year II Marketing

Tuition $3,707 $3,852 $3,761 $3,726 $3,726

Fees $980 $946 $946 $946 $1,071

Books/supplies $1,599 $1,564 $1,454 $1,564 $1,311

I find the world of business fascinating.

Every day that I’m in this program I feel like I’m learning a new language.”

Sarah Phillips Business Administration 2017 1st place winner at ADB Case Competition

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Students in the General Studies program learn to become critical thinkers, persuasive writers and thoughtful speakers. By learning how to learn, they gain the skills they need to succeed in any career.

liberal arts GENERAL STUDIES • two-year diploma

INDIGENOUS CAREER PATHWAYS

• September, January or May admission

• one-year certificate

• transfer agreements in place

• September admission

The General Studies program provides learners with a broadly-based liberal arts foundation in a personalized environment. You can pursue a General Studies diploma, choosing from an eclectic mix of courses the three areas below. You’ll develop critical thinking skills that make further education easier if you choose to transfer your credits to another program or institution. Applied research and service learning options will allow you to extend your learning beyond the classroom, giving you the opportunity to engage with real-world issues and work with community organizations, all while adding valuable work experience to your resume.

for full-time studies in their choice of a number of programs. You’ll develop writing, psychology, college success and life skills as well as foster cultural awareness in the first semester, then explore a number of diploma programs in the second semester. Successful completion will qualify you for programs.

• English: Explore the world of literature and writing skills.

Tanya Smith General Studies 2018

to better prepare Indigenous students

admission into other Lethbridge College

Majors include:

I am taking General Studies because of the wide variety of programs that I can take. My time at Lethbridge College has been a time of growing up, building confidence and becoming the person I am meant to be. After graduation, my plan is to complete my degree in social work.”

Indigenous Career Pathways program

liberal arts

that are transferable to many universities, or you can major in one of

Lethbridge College also offers the

•P hysical Education and Leadership: Focus on social sciences and

Tuition $2,423

Fees $812

Books/supplies $1,000

physical education.

•P sychology and Sociology: Specialize in social interactions at a family and societal level.

Year I English Year II English Year I PEL Year II PEL Year I Psy and Soc Year II Psy and Soc Year I General Studies Year II General Studies

Tuition $2,595 $2,706 $2,651 $2,595 $2,706 $2,651 $2,651 $2,711

Fees $946 $946 $946 $946 $946 $988 $946 $946

* For a major in Physical Education and Leadership, please see the Life Sciences section on pages 36-37 for more information.

Books/supplies $1,306 $1,033 $1,367 $1,108 $1,478 $1,448 $1,452 $1,452

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academic upgrading • September, January or May admission Whether you need to finish high school equivalency courses or simply upgrade your marks, you can take the courses you need to get into the post-secondary program of your choice. We offer the equivalent of grades 9 to 12 in math, English, biology, chemistry and physics.

Traditional face-to-face classes and blended formats run on the main campus; some courses are also fully available online. You can complete any lab components at the main campus in Lethbridge.

Students work with an advisor to take courses that will be accepted in lieu of high school courses for admission at Alberta’s universities, colleges and technical institutes, as well as at most colleges and universities in Canada and the United States. However, students do not receive high school credits towards a diploma from Alberta Education. Lethbridge College issues its own grades and credentials.

Students in our program frequently use the services of the Learning Café, a drop-in and online learning assistance centre. Learners affected by physical and learning disabilities can access Accessibility Services as a first-step connection on their path to success.

Estimated Cost: $300/course

I am a mature student, a single parent, and entering a career that is non-traditional for women. I was scared of not succeeding. Lethbridge College stood behind me and supported me.”

Angela Nelson, Academic Upgrading 2011 Civil Engineering Technology 2014

upgrading

Lethbridge College provides support to students at all stages of their academic careers. Students enrolled in the academic upgrading program will find help when they need it – and a community to share in the celebration when they achieve their goals.

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To understand agriculture, students get chances to work in the field, in the classroom and in the lab. Together, these experiences give them the hands-on training they’ll need to succeed in this important industry.

agriculture

Visit page 32 to learn more about the Agricultural Enterprise Management program.

This two-year diploma program focuses on the business of agriculture.

AGRICULTURE SCIENCES • two-year diploma • September admission • transfer agreements in place Train to work as a technologist or a consultant in a wide variety of agricultural positions from field to finance. Courses, including those dealing with the business side of the industry, prove invaluable to those returning to enhance their own farming or ranching operations.

Careers as: • agricultural researchers • agricultural sales, support and production assistants • farmers • ranchers • farm finance account managers

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Majors include: •A nimal Sciences: Explore animal health, physiology, nutrition and beef cattle production.

•P lant and Social Sciences: Learn about soil fertility, special crops, weed identification and pesticides.

Jay Penner, Agricultural Financial Management 2003 Account Manager, Farm Credit Canada, Lethbridge

Tuition $3,993 $3,465 $3,993 $3,465

Fees $1,220 $1,553 $1,220 $1,473

Books/supplies $1,567 $1,455 $1,567 $1,540

Students can join Lethbridge College’s Agriculture Entrepreneur in Residence (AgENT) non-credit initiative where you will work with mentors throughout the academic year to solve real-world challenges in the agricultural industry. At the end of the year, you will pitch your idea to experts with the chance of winning awards and seeing your idea put into action. Visit lethbridgecollege.ca/agent for more information.

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The Agriculture Technology program gave me the skills and knowledge to succeed in the agriculture sector. The small class sizes and knowledgeable faculty made it a great environment to learn and grow. I used my college diploma to transfer to university and I now work at a great company and still am able to be the fourth generation on my family’s farm. Lethbridge College made it all possible.”

Year I Animal Science Year II Animal Science Year I Plant and Soil Science Year II Plant and Soil Science

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Students in Life Sciences programs benefit from small classes and personalized instruction. After graduation, they are ready to lead and teach or, if they choose, to continue their education.

life sciences EXERCISE SCIENCE

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP*

• two-year diploma

• two-year diploma (exit with diploma in General Studies with a major

• September admission

in Physical Education and Leadership)

• transfer agreements in place

• September, January or May admission • courses transfer to many colleges and universities across Canada

Exercise professionals are integral to the health-and-

and beyond

fitness industry. Our program equips you to obtain your Certified Professional Trainer designation through

The General Studies Physical Education and Leadership major is

the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. This

designed to prepare you to transfer to university for further study

human science orientated program has a strong focus

in kinesiology or education, and it is a great program for students

on understanding both aspects of the anatomy and

interested in coaching sports. Classes combine hands-on physical

movement of the body. You’ll be prepared for your

and laboratory activities with theory in physical education as well as

career as a personal trainer in a variety of industries.

social and biological sciences. You’ll gain other general knowledge as part of the program as well, including courses in psychology and

Careers in:

sociology, the environment and politics.

• fitness clubs Transfer program can lead to careers in:

• medical clinics

• kinesiology

• schools/outreach programs

• educational institutions

• physiotherapy clinics

• fitness industry • sports teams and organizations

Year I Year II

Tuition $3,077 $2,595

Fees $1,013 $1,086

Books/supplies $1,646 $1,534

• coaching

Year I Year II

My college experience was enlightening, not only to the extent of learning new material, but also learning what I am capable of.”

Tuition $2,651 $2,595

Fees $946 $946

Books/supplies $1,367 $1,108

life sciences

• sports teams and organizations

* Students in this program apply to the General Studies program with a major in Physical Education and Leadership.

Kaitlyn Sembalerus Exercise Science 2017

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TRADES PROGRAMS These credit programs are designed for those wanting to start a career in one of the trades, as well as those who want to work as an apprentice in their field.

trades, apprenticeships & pre-employment trades training

AGRICULTURAL AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS

• one-year certificate

• September admission

• September admission

• transfer agreement in place

Students in this program will build successful careers

As a student in this program, you’ll diagnose and

in agricultural and/or heavy-duty equipment repair.

repair a wide range of vehicles. Upon successful

Upon successful completion, you may be eligible

completion of the program, you may be eligible

to write the first- and second-year theory exam

to write the first- and second-year theory exam

and be eligible to receive a total of 600 hours of

as well as be eligible to receive a total of 600

credit towards the first and second years of either

hours of credit towards experience for the first

the Agricultural Equipment Technician or Heavy

and second year of the Automotive Service

Equipment Technician apprenticeship programs.

Technician apprenticeship program.

Careers as:

Careers as:

• agricultural equipment technicians

• automotive service technicians

• heavy equipment technicians

• business owners

• service managers/shop foremen

• automotive systems certificate instructors

• oilfield equipment service people

• service managers

• forestry equipment service people

• mobile repair service technicians

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Tuition $4,875 tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca /LCTradesTransportation

Fees $1,447

Books/supplies $777

• one-year certificate

Tuition $4,630

Fees $1,414

Books/supplies $593

WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN • one-year certificate • September or January admission • eligible to write BZEE exams for Certificate of Competence This is an intensive, one-year certificate offering a combination of theory and hands-on lab practice using a variety of actual wind turbine components. Safety training is provided using our own equipment and training tower, which is located on campus. Graduates have the opportunity to complete qualification exams to receive BZEE certification, which provides employment opportunities throughout the world.

Careers as: • wind turbine maintenance technicians • wind turbine manufacturing technicians • wind farm construction technicians Tuition $6,426

Fees $1,714

Books/supplies $868

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APPRENTICESHIPS AND WEEKLY APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING SYSTEM (WATS) Apprenticeship programs involve eight to 12 weeks of classroom training per year. WATS programs involve one day

trades, apprenticeships & pre-employment trades training

of training per week at Lethbridge College throughout the length of the program. Both programs offer a combination of work experience and technical training along with on-the-job training. You’ll work with an employer and our experienced instructors to gain the best of both worlds as you work and earn money while training.

To become an apprentice in Alberta, you must first contact the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board at 1-800-661-3753 or tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca.

To enter one of the eight Lethbridge College apprenticeship training programs: 1. Find the right trade for you.

2. Find an employer.

3. Apply online at tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca – start by creating a SIAMS Account. You will need your ASN – Alberta Student Number.

4. Once your application is approved, contact Lethbridge College and provide your Alberta Apprentice enrolment form.

My employer sent all of the apprentices to Lethbridge College because he felt it was the best program for us. The quality of education I received was excellent. We were able to cover and understand everything we needed to without feeling rushed or lost.”

Vance Poisson Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship 2013

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP PARTS TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP (WATS) • three-year apprenticeship

overhaul and repair heavy equipment

When you enrol in the college’s Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship program, you will learn to diagnose, repair and complete

Our Parts Technician Apprenticeship program

preventative maintenance on automotive

will make you the master of parts management in

vehicles and light trucks. Your training will give

many industry areas, including farming, plumbing,

you the confidence to advise customers on

electrical, automotive, heavy duty and more.

work to be performed, general vehicle condition

Industry will rely on you to use your organizational

and repair requirements.

and keep records.

• service facilities

• car and truck dealerships

• electrical

• organizations with vehicle fleets

Tuition $588 $784 $588

Fees $122.69 $141.25 $122.69

from modern laboratories to industrial or construction sites to the outdoors.

• agriculture and transportation

• farm equipment industry

Year I Year II Year III

in a variety of different industry fields,

• landscaping

• plumbing

• industrial

Seal exam, you’ll have the option to work

• construction

• specialty repair shops

Tuition $784

equipment. After you’ve written the Red

• forestry

Careers in:

Year I-IV

construction equipment and earth-moving

• mining

• automotive shops

• recreational vehicle industry

such as highway transport vehicles,

Careers in:

skills to identify, catalogue, assemble, inspect and Careers in:

• four-year apprenticeship Heavy Equipment Technicians maintain,

• four-year apprenticeship

sell stock. You’ll also learn to prepare statements

HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP

Fees $141.25

Books/supplies varies

Year I-IV

Tuition $784

Fees $141.25

Books/supplies varies

Books/supplies $177.65 $235.05 $107.45

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ELECTRICIAN APPRENTICESHIP • four-year apprenticeship Electricians work on maintaining, altering and repairing electrical systems that

trades, apprenticeships & pre-employment trades training

provide power, control, heat or light for numerous types of environments.

You’ll use your skills for precision as you interpret mechanical drawings and electrical codes; splice, join and connect wires to form circuits; and test those circuits to ensure they’re safe.

As a welder, you’ll find yourself in demand in a variety of capacities as you learn how to join or sever metals into beams or other metal components and how to make metal pieces used for construction and other industries. You’ll use your excellent hand-eye coordination and your ability to concentrate on detailed work as you complete your welding projects.

Careers in: • commercial construction

• residential

• steel fabrication and heavy equipment repair

• commercial

• pipeline construction

• institutions

• industrial construction

• industry

Year I Year II Year III Year IV

• three-year apprenticeship

• vessel or structural steel assembly

Careers in:

Tuition $784 $784 $784 $1,176

WELDER APPRENTICESHIP

Fees $141.25 $141.25 $141.25 $178.38

Books/supplies $408.45 $152.70 $121.75 $336.05

Year I-III

Tuition $784

Fees $141.25

Books/supplies varies

CARPENTER APPRENTICESHIP • four-year apprenticeship

AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP

PLUMBER APPRENTICESHIP

• four-year apprenticeship

The Plumber Apprenticeship program at Lethbridge

• four-year apprenticeship

College will prepare you to work in new construction,

The Carpenter Apprenticeship program will prepare you for a wide variety of jobs, from

As an Agricultural Equipment Technician,

roughing in and finishing installations, to specialize

major construction projects such as building

you’ll have the skills to work on

in renovations and repairs of existing plumbing, or

bridges and high-rises, to smaller finishing

equipment used in the agricultural

even to install hydronic heating and chilled water

projects on residential homes. You’ll also learn

industry such as tillage, seeding and

systems. At the end of the program, you’ll be able to

how to read blueprints, calculate and select

harvesting equipment as well as tractors.

use your physical stamina and mechanical ability to

materials for layout, cut and shape materials

Our apprenticeship program will give

plan, install and service plumbing fixtures, systems,

for joining, and inspect your work to ensure it

you the confidence to assemble, adjust,

controls and piping equipment.

is level, square, plumb and the right size.

service and repair equipment effectively.

Careers in: • commercial and residential construction companies

Careers in:

Careers as:

• government agencies

• technicians

• renovation companies

• utility companies

• sales representatives

• plumbing repair shops

• manufacturing firms

• service representatives

• self-employment

• self-employment

• managers

• construction contracting

Year I-IV

Tuition $784

Fees $141.25

Books/supplies varies

Year I-IV

Tuition $784

Fees $141.25

Books/supplies varies

Year I-IV

Tuition $784

Fees $141.25

Books/supplies varies

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRADES TRAINING (NON-CREDIT) The Pre-Employment Trades Training program is specifically designed to help you become an apprentice by preparing you to write the first-year apprenticeship theory and practical exams. You

trades

will receive employability skills, assistance in finding an employer and a certificate of recognition.

Programs listed below can be taken through our Industrial and Technical Training department. To learn more about how you can gain employment readiness and safety certification skills, contact us at 403-320-3288, training@lethbridgecollege.ca or lethbridgecollege.ca/cce.

Pre-Employment Plumbing Pre-Employment Carpentry Pre-Employment Electrician/Solar Installer Pre-Employment Welding Powerline Technician/Power System Electrician

What I enjoyed most about my college experience was going to school locally, which allowed me to make contacts within my trade. The quality of education was very good and I had excellent instruction.”

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NEW BAKER APPRENTICESHIP (WATS*) • three-year apprenticeship, year one pilot program • August admission

culinary

COOK APPRENTICESHIP (WATS*)

Blend your passion for baked goods into a career

• three-year apprenticeship

you love in the Baker Apprenticeship – Year 1, Pilot

• August admission

program. As a baker in the WATS baking program, you’ll be earning dough while making dough – you’ll

As a cook in the WATS cooking program, you’ll be

work full-time in the industry and attend class just

working full-time in the industry while coming to

one day a week. You’ll acquire new skills and expand

college for classes one day each week. You’ll learn

your expertise in the art of baking. From preparing

about preparing, seasoning and cooking a variety

cakes, pastries and quick breads to becoming

of foods, as well as baking pastries and showpieces.

certified in Food Safe, you’ll cover it all.

You’ll also exercise your organizational skills when you study menus to estimate food requirements and

Careers in:

oversee menu planning. In three short years, you’ll be

• specialty bakeries

ready to write the Red Seal exam.

• restaurants • catering companies

Careers in:

• camps and hotels

• restaurants

• supermarkets

• clubs Tuition $784

• institutions • hotels • bases and camps * Weekly Apprenticeship Training System (WATS) programs involve one day of training per week at Lethbridge College throughout the length of the program.

Year I Year II Year III

Tuition $784 $784 $784

Fees $191.25 $191.25 $191.25

Books/supplies $305 $103.95 $112.75

Fees $191.25

Books/supplies $305

CULINARY CAREERS • compressed 16-month diploma** • August or January admission This fast-paced diploma training program is divided into four 16-week sections: Introduction and Restaurant Production Techniques; Sweet and Savory Techniques; Paid Industry Placement; and Dining Room Cuisine. You’ll receive 480 hours of credit towards the first and second year of the Cook Weekly Apprenticeship Training Program. Earn the diploma and you have the option to move to WATS Level 3 and Red Seal designation.

Careers as: • executive chefs • sous chefs • teachers • small business owners

Year I Year II

Tuition $3,114 $2,336

Fees $1,470 $1,269

Books/supplies $880 $176

** If already employed in the culinary industry, students

The last three years of culinary school have been a great experience. The challenges presented to me by both the program, as well as my instructor, Chef Doug, have really helped shape me into the chef I aspire to be.”

culinary

can also take our Cook Apprenticeship Program (WATS).

Carolyn van Schothorst Cook (WATS) 2014

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EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT • one-year

certificate and one-year diploma (the certificate must be successfully completed

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION • one-year certificate and one-year diploma (the certificate must be successfully completed before applying to the diploma program) • September, January or May admission • transfer agreements in place Early Childhood Education is society building. Using a learning-through-play approach, you will support children’s growth and development. You will gain perspective and acquire skills to work effectively with children and families.

before applying to the diploma program) • September, January or May admission • transfer agreements in place Help students reach and reap the rewards of their full educational potential. This online program will set you up for a fulfilling career working to help students thrive in school settings. Practicums allow you to test new skills and abilities as you assist young people with academic challenges.

Careers in: • elementary, middle and high schools • kindergartens and preschools

Careers in:

• recreation and community centres

• child care centres • early learning programs

• early intervention programs

• parent link centres Year I Year II

• family day homes • schools • recreational facilities

Year I Year II

Tuition $2,855 $2,855

Fees $1,093 $1,013

Books/supplies $2,007 $2,008

Tuition $3,114 $2,984

Fees $1,080 $1,047

Books/supplies $904 $660

CHILD AND YOUTH CARE • two-year diploma • September or January admission • transfer agreements in place

This program has really changed my life. It was everything I wanted in a program and more.”

Work with children, youth and families who have been exposed

Justine Schmidt Child and Youth Care 2017

to negative life circumstances such as trauma, abuse, rejection and emotional stress. Promote and support their development in residential treatment, community-based and youth programs, family support and schools. CYC grads are in high demand and your training and practicum placements will provide you the skills to find meaningful employment after graduation.

Careers in: • residential and treatment programs • family support work • group homes • independent living programs • schools • recreation and community centres

Year I Year II

Tuition $3,558 $3,150

Fees $1,255 $946

Books/supplies $1,310 $886

Our program has earned accreditation from the Child and Youth Care Educational Accreditation Board of Canada (CYCEAB).

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MEDICAL DEVICE REPROCESSING (formerly Central Sterile Processing) • 26-week certificate

HEALTH CARE AIDE

• September admission • 400-hour work-based practicum experience

• certificate program

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• 255-hours of classroom and lab work

You will learn how to handle, clean, sterilize, assemble,

• 200-hour work-based practicum experience

function, test and package surgical instruments while

• September or January admission (January

developing an understanding of how microbiology,

intake on campus only)

infection control and aseptic technique are integrated into the work you’ll be doing. A 10-week practicum

This 485-hour program will prepare you to

further develops your newly acquired knowledge and

become a vital member of the health care

skills.

team. Health Care Aides perform duties such as assisting individuals to meet their basic needs

Careers in:

and activities of daily living. The Health Care

• hospital operating rooms

Aide program delivers the Alberta Provincial

• hospital central processing facilities

Curriculum that includes theory and practice-

• day-procedure facilities

based experiences. At the end of the program,

• health care facilities

graduates will be able to positively affect the

• surgical centers

lives of patients each day.

• private health care agencies • dental offices

Careers in:

Tuition $2,261

• hospitals

Fees $856

Books/supplies $956

• private health care facilities • long-term care facilities • respite and hospice facilities • health care agencies Tuition $4,410

Fees $770

Books/supplies $357

What I learned as an athlete I have been able to take into my education. I had not seen a classroom in over 10 years. All of my instructors are so passionate and that shows in their teaching. I really like the idea of helping people get back into the community to be as independent as they possibly can.”

Marianne Leeson Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology 2018 Olympic Alpine Snowboarder

UNIT CLERK TRAINING MASSAGE THERAPY THERAPEUTIC RECREATION GERONTOLOGY

• two-year diploma • September admission • transfer agreements in place

• two-year diploma • September or January admission

As a Massage Therapy grad, you’ll administer

• transfer agreements in place

therapeutic and relaxation massage to all members of the community. You may also work in the spa

You can realize the rewards of a career helping

industry. The program includes practical training

senior citizens maintain or improve their

in our campus massage clinic, at independent

cognitive, social, physical or emotional abilities.

businesses and in community settings.

Find satisfaction working with this growing population, learning the skills necessary to assess,

Careers in:

plan and execute recreational activities, including

• massage clinics

functional intervention, leisure education and

• sports medicine clinics

recreational participation programming. Become

• private health care facilities

an integral member of the health-care team

• hotel and resort spas

through hands-on assessment, specific program

• physiotherapy clinics

planning and delivery.

• chiropractic clinics

Careers in: • designated assisted living facilities

Year I Year II

Tuition $4,176 $4,766

Fees $1,023 $1,013

• 20-week certificate • September or January admission As a unit clerk you’ll play a vital role in managing the flow of communication and information within the health care setting.

This includes transcribing and processing health care orders and managing patient records. Throughout the program, you will learn medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, hospital administration, transcribing orders and medical order entry.

Careers in: • hospitals • private health care facilities • long-term care facilities • respite and hospice facilities • health care agencies • medical clinics

Books/supplies $1,839 $1,411

Tuition $2,385

Fees $722

Books/supplies $902

• long-term care facilities • seniors recreation facilities • community based programs • mental health facilities • hospitals

Year I Year II

Tuition $2,910 $3,114

Fees $1,048 $1,080

Books/supplies $1,678 $1,126

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BACHELOR OF NURSING • four-year collaborative degree with the University of Lethbridge • September admission • first two years of the program are completed on the Lethbridge College campus • submit applications to the University of Lethbridge • accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing

health and wellness

Start your journey to becoming a leading professional within health care on our campus where you will experience smaller class sizes, individual attention, and unparalleled experiences within the practice setting. Your educational experience will include theoretical knowledge, hands-on practice within our simulation lab environment as well as clinical practice within real world settings.

After two years, you’ll proceed to the University of Lethbridge to complete your Bachelor of Nursing degree.

Applicants with a baccalaureate degree from an institution recognized by the University of Lethbridge may be admitted into the Bachelor of Nursing - After Degree program. The 24-month program runs over six consecutive semesters with the first two delivered at the Lethbridge College campus.

Careers in: • community and home care agencies • acute and long-term care facilities • primary care clinics • educational institutions • government agencies • research

Year I Year II

Tuition $4,478 $4,710

Fees $1,170 $1,080

Books/supplies $2,456 $1,977

PRACTICAL NURSING

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES You’ll get the ideal mix of classroom theory and lab experiences in our

• two-year diploma

Medical First Responder (MFR) program, allowing you to prepare for

• September admission

a rewarding career. At the end of your studies, you’ll have your MFR

• transfer agreements in place As key players in today’s health-care team, you’ll learn to monitor, plan and implement, evaluate, confer on and

certification from NAIT, which will also include an International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Basic Provider certification, and Heart and Stroke – Basic Life Support – level C certification – and be a proud graduate

document patient care. Our program educates our students

of a program that is approved at an Advanced First Aid level by

to the full scope of practice as identified by the College of

Occupational Health and Safety.

Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta.

If you choose our Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program, you’ll Careers in:

add practicum experiences to the classroom theory and lab experience,

• acute care hospitals • continuing care facilities • assisted living centres • occupational health departments

providing you an opportunity to put your knowledge into practice.

You’ll also receive a NAIT certificate and be eligible to write the Alberta College of Paramedics provincial exam – and have the confidence that

• primary care clinics

comes from learning in a program that is accredited by the Canadian

• physicians’ offices

Medical Association and the Alberta College of Paramedics.

Year I Year II

Tuition $3,827 $4,614

Fees $1,204 $1,366

Books/supplies $2,671 $1,448

Medical First Responder (MFR) • 80 hours theory

Tuition $2,075

Fees $25

Tuition $8,645

Fees $250

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) • 392 hours theory; hospital and ambulance practicum to follow

Admission assessment fees $236.25

Students in most Health and Wellness programs are exposed to real-life situations through hands-on clinical experience and the use of human patient simulators in our Simulated Patient Health Environment for Research and Education (SPHERE) lab.

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how to apply You’ve decided to begin or continue your post-secondary education journey at Lethbridge College. We can get you here in five steps:

step 5 REGISTER

step 4 ACCEPTANCE

step 3 step 1 APPLY Submit your application online at lethbridgecollege.ca/apply.

step 2 TRANSCRIPTS If you attended a public Alberta high school or Alberta post-secondary institution, we will request your transcripts on your behalf. Applicants who completed their education outside of Alberta will need to request their transcripts be sent to us.

CONNECT We will contact you if we need additional information.

Upon receiving your offer of admission, complete and return the response, including the required deposit, by the deadline indicated.

You will be emailed information on how to access your schedule online. Upgrading students will need to meet with an academic advisor for course registration.

invest in yourself FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING FUNDING

FINANCIAL AID AND STUDENT LOANS

Non-repayable funding is available to some Alberta residents through

Our Financial Aid staff members are happy to assist you with general

Alberta Works Learner Benefits to cover education costs for adult

loan and grant funding information, application support, repayment

learners in Academic Upgrading and Canadian citizens studying English

information, budgeting guidance and more. If you have questions about

as a Second Language. Apply online at myalbertasupports.com. Full-

funding your education, we have answers!

time students may qualify for living allowances.

SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND MORE

GOVERNMENT STUDENT LOANS Government student loans are recommended over student lines of credit

Our Lethbridge College Scholarship and Awards application opens

due to their interest-free status, potential for grant eligibility included in

each year from March 1 through May 1 for continuing and graduating

loan assessment, flexible repayment options and tax-deductible interest

students and from March 1 to July 1 for students new to Lethbridge

when you are in repayment. For information visit canlearn.ca.

College or entering new programs. After you have applied for admission, you will receive a username and password. You can then visit

RESEARCH

lethbridgecollege.ca/awards and fill out the online awards application.

There are more awards for students than you can imagine. Start your

This simple process enters you as a candidate for all awards for which

research by using one of these resources:

you meet eligibility criteria. Successful applicants will be contacted by

• yconic.com

mail over the summer.

• scholarshipscanada.com • alis.alberta.ca

connect

• canlearn.ca

awards@lethbridgecollege.ca lethbridgecollege.ca/awards lethbridgecollege.ca/financial-aid Financial Aid: 1.800.572.0103 ext. 3372

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Transfers Administrative Office Professional

Medicine Hat College

eligible for entry into year two of the Administrative Office Management diploma program SAIT

eligible for entry into year two of the Administrative Information Management diploma with the completion of three additional courses

Agricultural Sciences

University of Calgary eligible for up to five full junior course options

University of Lethbridge

eligible for acceptance into the post-diploma degree program in Agriculture Studies or 60 credits towards either a Bachelor of Science degree or Bachelor of Arts degree in Agricultural Studies

Automotive Systems SAIT

eligible for up to 24 credits towards an Automotive Service Technology diploma program

Business Administration

Athabasca University two years of credit towards a variety of business degrees

College of the Rockies

eligible to receive block transfer into the Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainable Business Practices degree program

Griffith University, Australia credit towards a variety of business degrees

Institute of Technology, Carlow, Ireland

eligible for entry into year three of the Bachelor (Honours) in Business degree program with options to specialize

Institute of Technology, Sligo, Ireland

eligible for entry into year three of the Bachelor (Honours) in Business degree program with options to specialize

Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, Finland

Management and Marketing grads are eligible

to receive credit towards a Bachelor in Business Administration degree

Okanagan College

eligible for admission into the third year of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program.

Robert Gordon University, Scotland

Management and Marketing grads are eligible to receive credit towards a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business Management or Management with Marketing

Royal Roads University

eligible to receive block transfer into the third year of Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneur Management or Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainability & International Business SAIT

Accounting grads are eligible for entry into year three of the Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting) degree program

University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options

University of Lethbridge

two years of credit towards the Bachelor of Management degree (2+2 agreement)

Child and Youth Care

Lethbridge College

eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Justice Studies degree program

Athabasca University

transfer into year three of the Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services degree program or transfer into year two of the Bachelor of Management degree program

Douglas College

60 block transfer credits for a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care

Griffith University, Australia

eligible for entry into the fourth semester of the Bachelor of Human Services, Bachelor of Child and Family Services, or Bachelor of Social Work degree programs

Institute of Technology, Carlow, Ireland

eligible for entry into year two of the Honours Degree in Applied Social Studies – Professional Social Care

MacEwan University

eligible for entry into year three of the Bachelor of Child and Youth Care degree program

University of the Fraser Valley

60 block transfer credits for a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care degree

University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options

University of Lethbridge

eligible for entry into the post-diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences – Addictions Counselling degree program

University of Victoria

60 block transfer credits for a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care Vancouver Island University/University of Victoria

60 block transfer credits for a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care degree

Civil Engineering Technology

Lethbridge College

credit toward a second diploma in Engineering Design and Drafting Technology

Athabasca University eligible to receive 30 credits towards the threeor four-year Bachelor of Management degree or the Bachelor of Commerce degree

Camosun College/University of British Columbia

six month Camosun College bridging program leads directly into year three of the University of British Columbia’s Civil Engineering program

Lakehead University

successful completion of summer school transition courses leads into year three of the Bachelor of Engineering degree program in Civil Engineering NAIT

conditional acceptance into the Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management degree program

Royal Roads University eligible to receive block transfer into year three of the Bachelor of Commence in Entrepreneur Management degree program

University of Alberta

eligible for up to one year of credit toward a variety of programs

University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options

Correctional Studies

Lethbridge College

two years’ credit towards a Bachelor of Applied Arts – Justice Studies degree

Athabasca University

credit towards a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Criminal Justice or Governance, Law and Management degree

Griffith University, Australia

entrance into the third semester of the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice degree program

University of Calgary

eligible for up to five full junior course options

Computer Information Technology

Athabasca University eligible for up to 30 credits towards a threeor four-year post-diploma Bachelor of Management

Griffith University, Australia

credit towards a Bachelor of Information Technology degree

University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options

Royal Roads University

eligible for block transfer into year three of the Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication degree program

University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options

Early Childhood Education

Algonquin College

after completing three bridging courses, applicants are admitted into year three of the Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development degree program

University of Lethbridge

two years’ credit towards a post-diploma Bachelor of Science or Management degree

Athabasca University

eligible for up to two years’ credit towards a Bachelor of Professional Arts Human Services degree

Criminal Justice – Policing

Grand Prairie Regional College

eligible for entry directly into year two of the Early Childhood Development diploma program

Lethbridge College eligible to enter the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Justice Studies degree program

Athabasca University

eligible for up to 60 credits towards a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services or Criminal Justice degree

Griffith University, Australia

eligible to enter the fourth semester of the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice degree program

University of Calgary eligible for up to five full junior course options

Institute of Technology, Carlow, Ireland

eligible for entry into year two of the Honours Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care

Lakeland College

eligible for entry directly into year two of the Early Learning and Child Care diploma program

MacEwan University

eligible for entry directly into year two of the Early Learning and Child Care diploma program

Medicine Hat College

eligible for entry directly into year two of the Early Learning and Child Care diploma program

Digital Communications and Media

Red Deer College

eligible for entry directly into year two of the Early Childhood Education diploma program

Griffith University, Australia

credit towards the Bachelor of Journalism or Public Relations and Communications

University of Alberta

eligible for up to 33 credits towards a Bachelor of Sciences in Human Ecology degree

Red Deer College

eligible for entry into the applied degree program in Motion Picture Arts

University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options

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Transfers Educational Assistant

Athabasca University

certificate graduates can receive up to 30 credits towards a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services. Diploma graduates may transfer directly into year three.

University of Alberta

eligible for up to 30 credits towards a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology degree

University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options

Engineering Design and Drafting Technology

Lethbridge College

credit toward a second diploma in Civil Engineering Technology NAIT

conditional acceptance into the Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management degree program

Lakeland College

eligible for up to two years of credit toward a Bachelor of Applied Science degree

Royal Roads University

block transfer credit into a variety of degree programs.

University of Alberta

eligible for up to 60 credits towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental and Conservation Sciences, Land Reclamation program

University of Calgary

eligible for up to five full junior course options

University of Lethbridge two years’ credit toward a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science degree

University of Northern British Columbia

block transfer into the Bachelor of Science degree program in Natural Resources Management, Forest Ecology Management major

Royal Roads University

eligible to receive block transfer into the third year of Bachelor of Commence in Entrepreneur Management

Exercise Science

University of Alberta credit toward a variety of programs

University of Lethbridge eligible to be admitted into the post-diploma Bachelor of Health Science degree

University of Calgary eligible for up to five full junior course options

Environmental Assessment and Restoration

Lethbridge College

transfers into year three of the Ecosystem Management–Bachelor of Applied Science degree program

Griffith University, Australia

eligible for entry into the fourth semester of the Bachelor of Environmental Sciences degree program

University of Calgary eligible for up to five full junior course options

Fashion Design and Sustainable Production

University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options

University of Lethbridge

block transfer credit into year three of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre and Dramatic Arts degree program

General Studies Most courses transfer course for course to universities across Canada and the United States. Visit lethbridgecollege.ca for more information.

Geomatics Engineering Technology

Lethbridge College

credit toward a second diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Engineering Design and Drafting Technology NAIT

conditional acceptance into the Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management degree program

Royal Roads University

block transfer into year three of the Bachelor of Commence in Entrepreneur Management degree program

University of Calgary eligible for up to five full junior course options

University of Lethbridge

two years’ credit toward post-diploma Bachelor’s Degree of Science degree in Geography (2+2 agreement)

Massage Therapy

Thompson Rivers University eligible for up to 54 transfer credits into the Bachelor of Health Science degree program or up to 60 transfer credits into the Bachelor of General Studies degree program

University of Calgary

awarded up to five full junior course options

University of Lethbridge eligible to be admitted in to the post-diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences degree program

University of Regina eligible to be received up to 60 credits towards a Bachelor of Kinesiology

Multimedia Production

University of Calgary awarded up to five full junior course options

Athabasca University

two years of credit towards a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Communications degree

University of Lethbridge

eligible to be admitted in to the post-diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences degree program

Red Deer College

eligible for entry into the applied degree program in Motion Picture Arts

Renewable Resource Management

Royal Roads University

eligible for block transfer into year three of the Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communications degree program

Lethbridge College

transfers into year three of the Ecosystem Management–Bachelor of Applied Science degree program

University of Calgary

eligible to enter year three of the Bachelor of Communications and Media Studies degree program and will receive 48 credits towards Communication Studies courses

Athabasca University

eligible for up to 30 credits toward Bachelor of Management degree

Natural Resource Compliance

Lethbridge College

transfers into year three of the Conservation Enforcement – Bachelor of Applied Science degree program

Royal Roads University

block transfer into a variety of degree programs

University of Calgary eligible for up to five full junior course option

University of Northern British Columbia

block transfer into the Bachelor of Science degree program in Natural Resources Management, Forest Ecology Management major

Practical Nursing

Thompson Rivers University

eligible for up to 57 credits towards the Bachelor of Health Science degree or up to 60 credits towards the Bachelor of General Studies degree

Griffith University, Australia eligible for entry into the fourth semester of the Bachelor of Environmental Sciences degree program NAIT

conditional acceptance into the Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management degree program

Royal Roads University

block transfer credit into the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Practice or Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Practice degree programs

University of Alberta

two years’ credit toward a post-diploma Bachelor of Science degree in the Environmental and Conservation Sciences, Land Reclamation program

University of Calgary eligible for up to five full junior course options

University of Lethbridge

two years’ credit toward a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science degree

University of Northern British Columbia

block transfer credit towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Management, Forest Ecology Management major

University of Regina

eligible for up to 60 credits towards the Bachelor of Science Environmental Biology degree

Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology

Athabasca University

block transfer of 60 credits (2+2) towards a Bachelor of Professional Arts degree in Human Services or up to 30 credits towards a postdiploma Bachelor of Management or Bachelor of Commerce degree

Dalhousie University

eligible for up to 60 credits towards a Bachelor of Science in Recreation

Griffith University, Australia

eligible for entry into the third semester of the Bachelor of Human Services degree program

Thompson Rivers University

eligible for up to 57 transfer credits into the Bachelor of Health Science degree program or up to 60 transfer credits into the Bachelor of General Studies degree program

University of Calgary

entrance into 10 full course equivalent Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation program or credit for up to five full junior course options

University of Lethbridge

eligible for entry into post-diploma Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation degree program

University of Regina

eligible for up to 60 credits toward the Bachelor of Sports and Recreation Studies (Therapeutic Recreation Major) degree

Upgrading Many courses are accepted in lieu of high school courses for entry at Alberta’s universities, colleges and technical institutes.

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Lethbridge College 2019-2020 academic requirements ADMISSION ROUTES 1. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA For most of our programs, all you need is a high school diploma. However, some programs require additional high school courses, and in some cases, no high school diploma is needed. Please see our academic requirements chart for programs that have additional or alternate academic requirements.

2. TRANSFER If you’re transferring from another institution, you’ll need your post-secondary transcripts showing the completion of at least three post-secondary credit courses from a publically-funded, Canadian-accredited institution and that you are in good standing. You must have completed these courses in the last five years. Make sure you also check out the chart to the right for additional or alternate program admission requirements.

3. MATURE STUDENT If you are 19 years of age or older by the first day of classes and have been out of high school for a minimum of one year, you could be considered a mature student. To be considered for admission, you must: • have completed either a grade 12 or post-secondary English class; or • successfully complete a placement assessment; and • ensure you comply with any additional or alternate admission requirements listed for your program (mature student admission requirements are under review).

Should you not meet one or more of the requirements of a program or if you are uncertain whether you meet the admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-572-0103 ext. 3323 for more information. Programs, requirements and transfers are subject to change.

For information on a program’s tuition and fees, visit lethbridgecollege.ca/financial-aid and let our Budget Wizard do the budgeting work for you.

apprenticeships and weekly apprenticeship training system (WATS) requirements Program Agricultural Equipment Technician Apprenticeship Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship Baker (WATS) Carpenter Apprenticeship Cook (WATS) Electrician Apprenticeship Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship Parts Technician Apprenticeship (WATS) Plumbing Apprenticeship Welder Apprenticeship

Successful completion of English 10-2 and Math 10-3, or a pass mark in all Canadian General Education Development (GED) tests, or entrance exam. English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20, and related career and technology studies recommended.

Successful completion of English 20-2, Math 20-3 and Science 10, or entrance exam. English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 30 or Chemistry 30 or Science 30, and related career and technology studies recommended.

Lethbridge College 2019-2020 academic requirements Program

High school diploma

Gr. 12 Math (30-1)

Gr. 12 Math (30-2)

Gr. 11 Math (20-1)

Gr. 12 Biology (30)

Gr. 11 Biology (20)

The minimum grade required in each course is 50 per cent unless otherwise stated. For 2018-2019 academic requirements visit lethbridgecollege.ca. Accurate at time of printing.

Gr. 11 Chemistry (20)

Gr. 11 Physics (20)

Gr. 12 Science (30)

Gr. 11 English (20) (no high school diploma required)

Gr. 10 English (10) (no high school diploma required)

Gr. 11 Math (20) (no high school diploma required)

Gr. 10 Math (10) (no high school diploma required)

Other

Academic Upgrading Administrative Office Professional Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Technician Agricultural Enterprise Management

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Agriculture Sciences Apprenticeships and Weekly Apprenticeship Training System (WATS)

For academic requirements see opposite page or visit tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca.

Automotive Systems Bachelor of Nursing

Apply to the University of Lethbridge.

Bachelor of Nursing - After Degree Business Administration

Apply to the University of Lethbridge.

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Child and Youth Care Civil Engineering Technology

OR

Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Computer Information Technology Conservation Enforcement – Bachelor of Applied Science

Natural Resource Compliance diploma.

Correctional Studies Criminal Justice – Policing Culinary Careers Digital Communications and Media Early Childhood Education Ecosystem Management – Bachelor of Applied Science

Environmental Assessment and Restoration or Renewable Resource Management diploma.

Educational Assistant Emergency Medical Services Engineering Design and Drafting Technology

Varies – visit lethbridgecollege.ca for details.

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Environmental Assessment and Restoration

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Exercise Science General Studies Geomatics Engineering Technology

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60%

Health Care Aide

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Indigenous Career Pathways Interior Design Technology

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Justice Studies – Bachelor of Applied Arts

Correctional Studies diploma or Criminal Justice – Policing diploma.

Massage Therapy Medical Device Reprocessing Multimedia Production Natural Resource Compliance (admission is competitive) Practical Nursing (admission is competitive) Renewable Resource Management Therapeutic Recreation - Gerontology

Unit Clerk Training Wind Turbine Technician

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In addition to the requirements indicated, applicants must also satisfy the following specific course requirements (or equivalents): 60 per cent minimum in English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 or 70 per cent in English Language Arts (ELA) 30-2.

60% •

In addition to the requirements indicated, applicants must also satisfy the following specific course requirements (or equivalents): 60 per cent in English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 or 70 per cent in English Language Arts (ELA) 30-2.

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