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YOUR FUTURE STARTS NOW. EMPOWERING NUNAVUMMIUT THROUGH POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2019-2020 - VIEW BOOK Table of CONTENT’S Who we are About NAC Nunavut Arctic College, or NAC, is a welcome public agency of the Government of a. Message from NAC 05 Nunavut that was created through the Nunavut Arctic College Act on January b. Our Locations 06 1st, 1995 and services the largest Everything you c. Guide to Programs 08 post-secondary service region in Canada. need to be great is Our Programs already within you. What we do a. Our Programs 10 We help you b. Health & Wellness 16 The College responds to the adult and post-secondary educational needs of c. Trades & Technology 30 discover it. Nunavummiut through its President, d. Education, University & Inuit Studies 72 Board of Governors, and the Minister e. Business & Leadership 100 Responsible for Nunavut Arctic College. f. Community & Distance Learning 112 YOUR FUTURE HELLO... STARTS HERE! Message from NAC We are proud to We believe in everyone’s uniqueness, individuality, and gifts. Nunavut serve the people of Arctic College is aware of the potential in every learner and is committed Nunavut. to strengthening the people and the communities of Nunavut by providing life-long learning opportunities. OUR MISSION: To strengthen ABOUT US: The College responds the people and the communities of to the adult and post-secondary Nunavut by providing life-long learning educational needs of Nunavummiut opportunities for adult Nunavummiut through its President, Board by delivering high quality adult of Governors, and the Minister education programs developed with Responsible for Nunavut Arctic input from our partners throughout The College is comprised of the Arctic and Canada, and by making approximately 250 staff spread the benefits of Inuit traditional across all 25 communities of Nunavut. knowledge and southern science more College operations include 3 regional accessible. campuses in Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, OUR VISION: Nunavut Arctic and Cambridge Bay, 22 Community College will strive to be the College Learning Centres in the remaining of choice for the people of Nunavut communities, and a truly unique by offering relevant programs of cultural school located in Clyde River. the highest national standards. In Finally, the College is also active More than the advancement of their language on the national and international and culture, our graduates will value stage by promoting the generation, A COLLEGE, education and be proud to take their communication, and retention of place in Nunavut and beyond. AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE! knowledge through applied research at the Nunavut Innovation and Research Institute or NIRI. 4 Nunavut Arctic College | Academic Calendar | www.arcticcollege.ca Nunavut Arctic College | Academic Calendar | www.arcticcollege.ca 5 How we reach ALL THE COMMUNITIES The College has 3 campuses, a trades centre, a cultural school and a research institute: 1. Kitikmeot Campus located in Cambridge Bay; 5. Piqqusilirivvik Inuit Cultural Learning Centre is located in Clyde River with satellite locations in 2. Kivalliq Campus, Sanatuliqsarvik (Nunavut Baker Lake and Igloolik. Trades Training Centre), and Kivalliq Hall are located Rankin Inlet; 6. Community Learning Centres located in all 25 communities of Nunavut bring our programs 3. Nunatta Campus located in Iqaluit; home to people throughout the territory. These 4. Nunavut Innovation & Research Institutes are Centres are a doorway to a wider world of located in Iqaluit, Arviat, Cambridge Bay, Rankin learning opportunities. Inlet, and Igloolik; Community Learning Centres are staffed by an Adult Educator who can provide information and Our guidance to anyone seeking further education. LOCATIONS Guide to PROGRAMS We offer a variety of programs that include a mix of in-classroom and in-the-field train- ing, and different credential options. CERTIFICATE DIPLOMA BACHELOR’S DEGREE Certificates are Diplomas are Bachelor’s Degree issued to students issued to students is an undergraduate who successfully who successfully academic degree complete a College complete a College awarded by (partner) post secondary post secondary colleges and credit program that credit program that universities upon usually requires the usually requires the completion of a equivalent of one equivalent of two (2) course of study (I) academic year of academic years of lasting three to seven full-time study. full-time study. years (depending on institution and academic discipline). 8 Nunavut Arctic College | Academic Calendar | www.arcticcollege.ca TRADES & TECHNOLOGY Meet our PROGRAMS Whether your plans are to work in hospitals, protect the environment, have an office job, be a translator, a teacher, or ENVIRONMENTAL APPRENTICESHIP PRE-APPRENTICESHIP a social worker, and most of all to preserve our Inuit culture, TECHNOLOGY CARPENTRY CARPENTRY we have a program that fits your goals. DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE grams HEALTH & WELLNESS APPRENTICESHIP PRE-APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICIAN PLUMBER CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE ARCTIC NURSING SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER PRE-NURSING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE PRE-APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP OIL PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PLUMBER HEAT SYST. TECH. OIL HEAT SYST. TECH CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE Our Pro 10 Nunavut Arctic College | Academic Calendar | www.arcticcollege.ca TRADES & TECHNOLOGY CONT. COMMUNITY & DISTANCE LEARNING APPRENTICESHIP PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PRE-TRADES ADULT BASIC EDUCATION COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS HOUSING MAINTAINER HOUSING MAINTAINER CERTIFICATE RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY & INUIT STUDIES GETTING READY FOR PATHWAY TO ADULT EMPLOYMENT AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TRAINING (G.R.E.A.T.) (PASS) RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT DIPLOMA / ONLINE NUNAVUT TEACHER INUIT STUDIES INTERPRETER / EDUCATION TRANSLATOR DIPLOMA BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP BACHELOR DEGREE DIPLOMA MANAGEMENT STUDIES OFFICE ADMINISTRATION EARLY CHILDHOOD JEWELLERY & FUR PRODUCTION EDUCATION METALWORK CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA DIPLOMA DIPLOMA BUILDING BRIDGES We believe in working together to provide quality programs and services that meet the total educational needs of our learners. By building bridges between learners, staff, OUR LAND IS faculty, campus and community resources, we promote a positive sense of community. We are committed to maintaining a high quality of learner life. OUR CAMPUS. 14 Nunavut Arctic College | Academic Calendar | www.arcticcollege.ca Nunavut Arctic College | Academic Calendar | www.arcticcollege.ca 15 WHY ICE-STEM? NAC includes ICE-STEM in all programs to ensure all learners have the skills and tools they need in the 21st century economy. It is how we commemorate our past and plan for the future. ICE-INUKTUT CULTURE ENTREPRENEURSHIP 16 Nunavut Arctic College | Academic Calendar | www.arcticcollege.ca HEALTH & WELLNESS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ARCTIC Be 17 years of age or older. Be a resident of Nunavut for at least 1 year NURSING prior to application process. Completion of Academic Grade 12, including Math, Sciences, and English with minimum of 70%, or completion of Pre-Nursing Program. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Offered in partnership with Dalhousie University Sector Check. The program prepares nurses to work in partnerships with individuals, families, groups, and communities to provide culturally SAMPLE COURSES relevant primary health care to the people of Nunavut. Graduates will be prepared to promote, maintain, and strengthen health; and Anatomy to respond appropriately to persons experiencing illness. Introduction to Microbiology Alterations in Mental Health PROGRAM LENGTH Pharmacology in Primary Health Care HEALTH & HEALTH WELLNESS 4 YEARS CAREERS Community Health Nurse Public Health Nurse Acute Care Nurse WINTER COURSE NAME COURSE NUMBER ARCTIC 1. Human Experiences in Health (Year 1) 198-120 2. Introduction to Biochemistry (Year 1) 198-150 NURSING 3. Health Assessment (Year 1) 198-190 4. Introduction to Pharmacology in Nursing (Year 2) 198-220 5. Caring for Older Adults (Year 2) 198-230 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 6. Physical Changes in Illness: Pathophysiology (Year 2) 198-200 Offered in partnership with Dalhousie University 7. Introduction to Anatomy (Year 1) 198--160 8. Physiology (Year 1) 198-162 9. Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing (Year 2) 198-250 10. Culture and Health (Year 2) 198-320 11. Chronic Alterations in Health (Year 3) 198-290 FALL 12. Alterations in Mental Health (Year 3) 198-300 COURSE NAME COURSE NUMBER 13. Advanced Health Assessment (Year 4) 198-360 14. Managing Illness (Year 4) 198-360 1. Pathways to Health and Healing (Year 1) 198-100 15. Pharmacology in Primary Care (Year 4) 198-380 2. Understanding Human Behavior (Year 1) 198-120 COURSES 3. Introduction to Sociology (Year 2) 198-130 4. Introduction to Anatomy (Year 1) 198-160 5. Physiology (Year 1) 198-162 SPRING 6. Introduction to Microbiology (Year 2) 198-170 COURSE NAME COURSE NUMBER 7. Nursing Research (Year 2) 198-245 1. Nursing Practice I (Year 1) 198-180 8. Human Experience in Illness (Year 1) 198-210 2. Nursing Practice II (Year 2) 198-270 9. Acute Alterations In Health (Year 3) 198-280 3. Nursing Practice III (Year 3) 198-340 10. Counseling Relationships (Year 3) 198-310 4. Nursing Practice IV (Year 4) 198-400 11. Mothers, Children and Families (Year 3) 198-260 5. Pharmacology in Primary Care (Year 4) 198-380 12. Leadership in Nursing Practice (Year 4) 198-390 13. Families and Communities (Year 4) 198-330