FIND YOUR SELF AND YOUR

FUTUREviewbook 2020/21 1 COLLEGE WILL PREPARE YOU FOR TODAY’S CAREERS AND TOMORROW’S POSSIBILITIES.

WE ARE A STEPPING STONE AND A FINISH LINE, WITH THE PEOPLE AND PASSION TO HELP YOU ALONG THE WAY.

FIND YOURSELF AND DISCOVER YOUR FUTURE AT MEDICINE HAT COLLEGE.

2 CONTENT

2 GET READY explore, apply, register

4 FIND YOUR PASSION match your interests to our programs

12 FIND SUPPORT learn about academic support, mental health services, financial aid, and more

14 FIND YOUR COMMUNITY connect with campus life, sport & wellness, residence, and international / education abroad opportunities

26 ADMISSION CHARTS review admission requirements for all college programs

37 APPLY TO MHC GET 1 2 3 4 READY EXPLORE APPLY ACCEPT FUND MHC has a variety of Apply to the program of your Check the mail! Attend our Budgeting & Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to pursue certificate, diploma, degree, choice at applyalberta.ca. An acknowledgment letter Basics events in March to education to help build your bright future. Whether university transfer, and trades Application processing begins and/or letter of acceptance learn about the different you already know your program or are still exploring programs to match your November 1, 2019 for the will be mailed to you if your ways to fund your education, everything MHC has to offer, use this timeline to guide interests and goals. 2020/2021 academic year. application is successful. including student loans you through the post-secondary process. and awards. Not sure where to start? Visit To learn more about the Once you receive the letter www.mhc.ab.ca/undecided. admission process or get of acceptance, you must Student loan applications Need extra help through the process? Our ABCs of MHC assistance with your application, confirm your seat by paying open the first week of June. events are designed to provide additional support at the Campus Tours & attend our Application & the deposit. application, finance, and registration stages. Student for a Day Admission events in November. Scholarship applications Get a feel for campus! Visit www.mhc.ab.ca/ are accepted from A Event Book a tour at any time or You can also apply for residence applynow for details. March 1 - June 1, 2020. APPLICATION & ADMISSION register as a Student for a www.mhc.ab.ca/Services/ November 6, 2019: Brooks Day throughout the year by Residence. Questions? Contact November 7, 2019: Medicine Hat calling 403.529.3819. our financial aid office [email protected]. B Event Watch www.mhc.ab.ca for BUDGETING & BASICS Student for a Day dates in: March 4, 2020: Brooks October / November 2019 March 5, 2020: Medicine Hat February / March 2020

C Event COURSE & CAMPUS LIFE April 28, 2020: Brooks April 29, 2020: Medicine Hat

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REGISTER START Attend our Courses & Campus Mark your calendar! You’re Life events in April to select almost ready to start your your classes and build your amazing journey at MHC. schedule. It’s important to Be sure to attend the following register early to ensure you get events for a smooth transition the classes you need, when you to college life! need them. Class registration opens April 27, 2020 for the Strike First 2020/2021 academic year. August 27 & 28, 2020 Beat the back-to-school rush Questions? Contact and get your textbooks, student our registration office ID card and much more! [email protected]. New Student Orientation FALL: September 1, 2020 WINTER: January 4, 2021 Dive into your college experience and learn what to expect during your time at MHC. Can’t wait to see our campus? Check out our virtual tours at www.mhc.ab.ca/virtualtour.

3 FIND YOUR

PASSIONprograms

4 Do something you love.

When choosing a career path

it is important to consider your

interests, values, personality, and skills.

Explore our programs to find the

right fit for you.

OF GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED IN THEIR FIELD OF STUDY 5 TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

The following information is based on Holland’s Theory of Career Choice. Select the categories that describe you best and match the colour of those categories to the corresponding MHC programs.

Realistic You enjoy spending time outdoors, using tools to fix Social You care about people, value relationships and believe things, or working with animals, machines or equipment. Your communication, trust and community are important. Motivated by ALUMNI favourite high school subjects may have been physical education, helping and empowering others, you enjoy teaching, listening and industrial arts, home economics or computers. You tend to solving problems in collaborative and supportive environments. WHITNEY OGLE Social Work use common sense to solve problems and appreciate work Your favourite subjects from high school may have been English, environments that are organized and structured. Your friends may social studies, health and biology. Your friends can always count “At MHC, I found my describe you as practical, dependable, adventurous, or athletic. on you and may describe you as patient, generous and idealistic. niche. I found my passion. To go from Investigative You enjoy tasks that are mentally challenging, like Enterprising You are interested in taking on leadership roles and failing in high school to to learn new things, and work well on your own. Your preferred can be extremely persuasive. Ambitious and assertive, you likely a 4.0 was a huge, huge work environments are indoors, task oriented and unstructured. excel in activities that appeal to your competitive nature. Math, achievement for me." You have a curious mind and love to research and analyze business, law or social studies may have been your favourite information, especially when it can be used to solve a problem. subjects in high school. Your friends (and you probably have a lot In high school, your favourite subjects might have been math, of them) might describe you as energetic, adventurous, confident biology, chemistry or physics. Independent, thoughtful and original and talkative. You value success and strive to be the best at are some of the words your friends might use to describe you. everything you do. You are also up for taking risks, especially if the rewards are big! Artistic You love to be free-spirited and prefer activities that engage your creative side. Unstructured and flexible Conventional You are all about order and efficiency. Practical work environments are valued, and you enjoy observing and and precise, you prefer working indoors in structured and participating in a variety of artistic pursuits. You value your predictable environments. Your favourite subjects from high school independence and see the beauty in everything around you. might have been math, computers or English (grammar, spelling). Some of your favourite subjects from high school may have Your friends may describe you as thrifty, respectful and patient. been art, music, drama and English (creative writing). Your You excel at being organized and you value being dependable friends know you as a sensitive person who has an open and accurate. mind and great imagination.

Looking for more career resources? Visit alis.ca/occinfo.

6 PROGRAMS Addictions Counselling DIPLOMA Heavy Equipment Technician APPRENTICESHIP

Addictions Counselling/Social Work DIPLOMA Information Technology DIPLOMA

Administrative Office Management DIPLOMA Kinesiology UNIVERSITY TRANSFER

Administrative Office Professional CERTIFICATE Nursing BACHELOR OF

Arts UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistant DIPLOMA

Automotive Service Technician APPRENTICESHIP Paramedic BACHELOR OF APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCE

Aviation Management CERTIFICATE Plumber/Gasfitter APPRENTICESHIP

Built Environment Engineering Technology (BEET) DIPLOMA Power Engineering Technology DIPLOMA

Business Administration DIPLOMA Practical Nurse DIPLOMA [offered exclusively at Brooks Campus]

Business Administration BACHELOR OF Pre-Professional Programs (dentist, dental hygiene, medicine, pharmacy, vet) UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Business/Commerce/Management UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Rig Technician APPRENTICESHIP Carpenter APPRENTICESHIP [offered exclusively at Brooks Campus] Child and Youth Care Counsellor DIPLOMA Science UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Computer Aided Drafting and Design [CADD] CERTIFICATE Social Work DIPLOMA Criminal Justice DIPLOMA Social Work BACHELOR OF Early Learning and Child Care CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA Speech Language Pathologist Assistant DIPLOMA Education BACHELOR OF Steamfitter/Pipefitter APPRENTICESHIP Education Assistant CERTIFICATE Visual Communications BACHELOR OF [offered exclusively via distributed learning] APPLIED ARTS OR POST DIPLOMA AND POST DEGREE CERTIFICATE Electrician APPRENTICESHIP Welder APPRENTICESHIP Engineering UNIVERSITY TRANSFER

Environmental Reclamation Technician DIPLOMA

Fine Arts UNIVERSITY TRANSFER

Health Care Aide CERTIFICATE

For more detailed information on Medicine Hat College programs, refer to page 26 7 FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT Our ambulance simulator provides paramedic students with an opportunity to practice scenarios in a realistic environment.

8 USE YOUR HANDS

Open your mind and get ready to engage in learning at Medicine Hat College!

Hands-on learning, small class sizes, and dedicated faculty and staff create an educational experience that is second to none.

Deepen your understanding of the people and environment ALUMNI around you. Test your driving skills in Western ’s only CODY EVJEN ambulance simulator or deliver a baby in the simulation lab. Built Environment Engineering Explore virtual reality or design products for the real world. Technology (BEET) (formerly Computer Collaborate with creative minds to present an immersive art Aided Drafting and Design) gallery experience. Have a brilliant business idea? Work with the Entrepreneur Development Centre and pitch your plan to a panel “The education I received of judges for the chance to win start up money and mentorship. at MHC helped me build the foundation I needed to PITCH YOUR The opportunities are here, what you do with them be able to branch out into BUSINESS IDEA is up to you. a variety of career paths.”

Our Entrepreneur Development Centre helps TO LEARN MORE ABOUT students win thousands of THE MHC EXPERIENCE, VISIT dollars in startup funds and WWW.MHC.AB.CA/DISCOVER. access mentorship support.

9 FIND

SUPPORTacademic / personal

10 At Medicine Hat College, we care

about your success. There are many

services available on campus that provide

both academic and personal support –

be sure to take advantage of them!

OF GRADUATES WOULD RECOMMEND MHC 11 FIND SUPPORT FOR LEARNING ALUMNI Your education is important to us. Get the support you need to MELISSA CHINSKI be successful in your program with everything from academic Bachelor of Applied Arts advising and coaching to accessibility services and peer tutoring. (Visual Communications)

“The instructors in visual communications were FOR LIFE amazing at pushing me With college life comes new experiences, new expectations and to find my strengths and new pressures. MHC offers free counselling, spiritual services further my passion in the and peer support to help you balance school and life. graphic design industry. My time at MHC gave Need childcare? MHC has a full service daycare on campus me valuable experience, with priority access for college students. in both the print and corporate business world, and eventually enabled FOR YOUR FUTURE me to create my own Are you interested in starting your own business? path by becoming an The Entrepreneur Development Centre connects students entrepreneur.” with business coaching, pitch opportunities and resources.

Looking for support to land your dream job? Our Student Employment and Career Centre provides an online job board, career and job fairs, job search assistance, in-class workshops and employer info sessions.

For a full listing of the services available to you visit FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON PROGRAM www.mhc.ab.ca/services. TUITION AND FEES, VIEW OUR COST ESTIMATE CHARTS AT WWW.MHC.AB.CA/SERVICES/FINANCIALAID.

12 APPROXIMATE COST OF 1ST YEAR TUITION AND FEES

RESIDENCE $4500

BOOKS $1500

LIVING EXPENSES (FOOD/CLOTHING/TRANSPORTATION) $6000-$9000 FINANCIAL AID scholarship / bursary / student loan TUITION $4000 Learn how you can fund your education! Our Student Financial Aid team can help you understand the student loan process and provide access to financial award opportunities.

Medicine Hat College students receive over $1 million in scholarships, bursaries and other awards annually. That means students who apply have a good chance of receiving some amount of financial award. Awards are based on different criteria including academic performance, financial need, extracurricular activities, citizenship, and athletics.

Applying for awards is quick and easy! Visit www.mhc.ab.ca/services and click on Financial Aid. Award applications are accepted from March 1 – June 1, 2020. $1 million IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES AWARDED ANNUALLY

13 FIND YOUR

COMMUNITYconnect with campus life

14 With small class sizes,

encouraging faculty and

supportive staff, you’ll be sure

to feel right at home.

AVERAGE OF 19 STUDENTS PER CLASS AT MHC 15 MAKE A CULTURAL CONNECTION The Indigenous Support Office provides a welcoming cultural workspace and connects Indigenous students to campus services and community supports including traditional medicines and elders. Cultural awareness activities and celebrations are held throughout the year. Learn more at www.mhc.ab.ca/services.

16 GET INVOLVED join a club, make connections

Medicine Hat College is about developing relationships, encouraging growth ALUMNI and building community. ANDREA WEBB Bachelor of Applied Arts (Visual Communications) Get involved with the Students’ Assocation and be a voice for others, join a club that reflects your interests, or become an ambassador to connect with “Coming into vis comm the campus community. was like finding my people, Become the my tribe. I was so excited SAMHC to absorb everything. person you’re The Students’ Association at Medicine Hat College (SAMHC) is your connection to It was transformative for campus life. They are your advocates, your classmates, and your friends. Whether me—a whole cultural you are looking for support in pursuit of your academic goals, need someone to talk experience.” meant to be. to, require health and dental benefits or just want to have fun, SAMHC is here for you. For more information and to learn about your executive team, visit samhc.ca.

CLUBS Business Ambassador Students (BAS) // Education Undergraduate Society (EUS) // Enactus MHC // In(digenous)visibility Council // Science and Engineering Undergraduate Society (SEUS) // Undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing Club (UBNC) // Visual Arts Student Society (VASS)

For a complete list of student clubs, visit www.mhc.ab.ca/clubs. @artdesignmhc Follow the visual communication students on Instagram to get an inside look at the program.

17 LIVEwell

18 HEALTH & WELLNESS BORROW A BIKE AND ACCESS 2.9KM OF TRAIL be active ON CAMPUS

With a beautiful campus trail, campus recreation programs, free fitness classes and weight room access, and nutrition and exercise services in the Be Fit for Life Centre, enjoying an active and healthy lifestyle has never been easier.

RATTLERS ATHLETICS get Rowdy ATTEND A FREE Medicine Hat College has a proud tradition of athletics, leadership and community FITNESS CLASS engagement. Rattlers athletes bring their best in basketball, futsal, golf, soccer, and volleyball and demonstrate excellence in competition and in the classroom.

The “Snake Pit” is the place to be on game day so gather your friends, grab your face paint and be prepared to get Rowdy! Admission to home games is FREE for MHC students.

Want to be even closer to the action? If you think you’ve got what it takes to be a Rattler, JOIN RATTLER NATION! attend an ID camp in the spring. To find out more information or to contact the coaches, ADMISSION IS FREE FOR well visit rattlers.ca. MHC STUDENTS

19 2 MIN WALK TO CLASS

STUDENTS LIVE 300 IN RESIDENCE

TAKE A WALK THROUGH RESIDENCE. CHECK OUT THE VIRTUAL TOUR AT WWW.MHC.AB.CA/VIRTUALTOUR

RESIDENCE ASSISTANTS LIVE ONSITE AND PROVIDE SUPPORT AND SECURITY FOR STUDENTS IN OUR RESIDENCE COMMUNITIES.

20 GOLFVIEW 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms RESIDENCE move in

Live the ultimate college experience! Independence, convenience, and affordability are yours when living in residence at MHC. Connect with a close knit community and develop friendships that will last a lifetime. Accommodations are comfortable, four-bedroom, fully furnished townhouse units in two complexes—Golfview and Couleeview. Each bedroom is equipped with a bed, desk, WiFi router, and closet, while each unit is furnished with a washer and dryer, living room furniture, kitchen appliances, deep freezer, vacuum cleaner and storage space. Just bring bedding, kitchen utensils, dishes and other personal effects and you’re ready to move in! We also have eight four-bedroom units at our Brooks Campus that offer the same amenities.

With a two minute walk to classes and rent as low as $556/month including utilities and WiFi, living on campus just makes sense.

Let residence be your home away from home. Find out more about our residence at www.mhc.ab.ca/services/residence. COULEEVIEW 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms

21 PHOTO CREDIT: TOURISM MEDICINE HAT 22 MEDICINE HAT CANADA'S SUNNIEST CITY

Whether you already call Medicine Hat home or are ready to make a move, this warm and welcoming community in Southeast has everything you need and more. There are endless 2,512 opportunities to be active and enjoy the great outdoors with the city’s extensive trail system, golf HOURS OF SUNSHINE PER YEAR courses, and green spaces. Medicine Hat also boasts a vibrant arts and entertainment scene featuring exceptional musical talent, sporting events, and high profile shows at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre, Canalta Centre, and other venues around the city.

With all the amenities of a larger centre plus the advantages of living in a smaller community, like short commutes and affordable accommodations, there’s lots to love about The Hat.

BROOKS Located less than 300 kilometres from Calgary and 50 kilometres from the Saskatchewan border, MEDICINE HAT Medicine Hat is well-positioned along the Trans-Canada Highway with easy access to the Cypress Hills and the United States.

BROOKS

Namaste Some of MHC’s programming is offered at our Brooks Campus, located 100 kilometres west Hola Kia ora Sat shri akal of Medicine Hat. Brooks is a vibrant, diverse community rich in culture and western hospitality Hello Kamusta Wah gwaan with easy access to world renowned attractions. Jambo Konichiwa

DINOSAUR PROVINCIAL PARK BROOKS UNESCO HERITAGE SITE For a complete list of programs and services offered at Brooks Campus, please visit THE CITY OF 100 HELLOS www.mhc.ab.ca/brookscampus or contact 403.362.1677 for more information.

tourismmedicinehat.com visitnewell.com

23 EXPAND your

24 EXPAND

INTERNATIONAL/ EDUCATION ABROAD see the world your MHC’s international activity is guided by the philosophy that education and learning is greatly enhanced by an MIND understanding of different cultures, languages and peoples. Education Abroad programs provide students with opportunities to develop the skills and attitudes required to function successfully in an interconnected global society, world and economy. Choose from student or summer exchange programs or participate in a faculty-led international field trip.

MHC has partnerships with 30 institutions in 14 countries around the world. 25 CERTIFICATE Program Length: 1 year Certificate programs allow students to train for a specific career in a very short period of time.

DIPLOMA Program Length: 2 years Diploma programs prepare students for careers or further study.

APPLIED DEGREE Program Length: 3 years Applied degrees combine academic education with practical, on-the-job training.

DEGREE Program Length: 4 years Degree programs are offered on campus in partnership with other Alberta universities, allowing students to complete ADMISSION a full degree in Medicine Hat.

APPRENTICESHIP Program Length: 3-4 years Apprenticeship is a combination program admission requirements of on-the-job and technical CHARTS training that leads to certification as a journeyman. 26 CERTIFICATES & DIPLOMAS 1-2 year programs

PROGRAM LENGTH *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE

ADDICTIONS COUNSELLING 2 YEARS • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 DIPLOMA • Biology 30 or Chemistry 30 • Biology 30 or Chemistry 30 • Biology 30 or Chemistry 30 • Two 30-level academic subjects • Two 30-level academic subjects • Two 30-level academic subjects • One Grade 12, 5-credit subject • One 30-level subject • One Grade 12, 5-credit subject Excluding Special Projects Excluding Special Projects Excluding Special Projects Additional admission options may be available. Please consult with Academic Calendar.

ADDICTIONS COUNSELLING / 3 YEARS • ELA 30-1 (min 60%) • ELA A30 & B30 (60%) • ELA 30-1 (min 60%) SOCIAL WORK DUAL • Biology 30 or Chemistry 30 • Biology 30 or Chemistry 30 • Biology 30 or Chemistry 30 DIPLOMA • Two 30-level academic subjects • Two 30-level academic subjects • Two 30-level academic subjects • One Grade 12, 5-credit subject • One 30-level subject • One Grade 12, 5-credit subject APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1 Excluding Special Projects Excluding Special Projects Excluding Special Projects

Must be 18 years of age or older by the last day Must be 18 years of age or older by the last day Additional admission options may be available. of the semester to which you are applying. of the semester to which you are applying. Please consult with Academic Calendar.

Refer to the Academic Calendar for further Refer to the Academic Calendar for further admission details. admission details.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 1 YEAR • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE 2 YEARS • Math 10C • Foundations of Math 10 or Pre-Calculus 10 • Math 10C & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA Keyboarding speed of 20 wpm with 90% accuracy Keyboarding speed of 20 wpm with 90% accuracy Keyboarding speed of 20 wpm with 90% accuracy is recommended. is recommended. is recommended.

ADMISSION AVIATION MANAGEMENT 1 YEAR High school diploma with: High school diploma with: • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 CERTIFICATE • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 • ELA A30 & B30 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30 • Science 30 or Physics 20 • Science 30 or Physics 20 • Physical Science 20

BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2 YEARS High school diploma with: High school diploma with: • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 • ELA A30 & B30 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 (BEET) DIPLOMA • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations • Physics 20 • Physics 20 of Math 30 CHARTS • Physical Science 20 *FOR OTHER PROVINCIAL EQUIVALENCIES AND A LIST OF ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, SEE PAGE 37.

27 CERTIFICATES & DIPLOMAS 1-2 year programs

PROGRAM LENGTH *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 2 YEARS • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 DIPLOMA • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Two Grade 12, 5-credit subjects with 50% or better • Two 30-level subjects with 50% or better

CHILD & YOUTH CARE 2 YEARS 60% or greater in each of: 60% or greater in each of: • Minimum 60% grade in ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 COUNSELLOR DIPLOMA • ELA 30-1 or a minimum of 70% in ELA 30-2 • ELA A30 & B30 • One 30-level academic subject • One 30-level academic subject • One 30-level academic subject • Three Grade 12, 5-credit subjects • Three 30-level subjects (maximum of 5-credits of CTS courses)

COMPUTER AIDED 1 YEAR High school diploma with: High school diploma with: • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 DRAFTING & DESIGN • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 • ELA A30 & B30 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 CERTIFICATE • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30 • Physics 20 • Physics 20 • Physical Science 20

CRIMINAL JUSTICE 2 YEARS • ELA 30-1 (60%) or ELA 30-2 (65%) • ELA A30 & B30 (60%) • ELA 30-1 (60%) or ELA 30-2 (65%) DIPLOMA

EARLY LEARNING & CHILD CARE 1 YEAR High school diploma with: High school diploma with: • ELA 30-1 (50%) or ELA 30-2 (65%) CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA 2 YEARS • ELA 30-1 (50%) or ELA 30-2 (65%) • ELA A30 & B30 (50%)

EDUCATION ASSISTANT 1 YEAR High school diploma with: High school diploma with: • ELA 30-1 (50%) or ELA 30-2 (65%) CERTIFICATE • ELA 30-1 (50%) or ELA 30-2 (65%) • ELA A30 & B30 (50%) Offered exclusively via distributed learning

ENVIRONMENTAL 2 YEARS High school diploma with: High school diploma with: • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 (minimum 60%) RECLAMATION • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 (minimum 60%) • ELA A30 & B30 (60%) A minimum of 55% in: TECHNICIAN DIPLOMA A minimum of 55% in: • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30 (55%) • Biology 20 • Biology 20 • Environmental Science 20 (55%) or • Chemistry 30 or Science 30 • Chemistry 30 or Science 30 Health Science 20 (55%) • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Biology 30 or Earth Science 30 or Chemistry 30 (55%)

28 CERTIFICATES & DIPLOMAS 1-2 year programs

PROGRAM LENGTH *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS PROGRAM LENGTH *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE

HEALTH CARE AIDE 1 YEAR • ELA 10 or achievement of CLB Level 7 or equivalent • ELA A10 & B10 or achievement of CLB Level 7 • ELA 10 or achievement of CLB Level 7 CERTIFICATE or equivalent or equivalent Also offered via distributed learning

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1 YEAR • ELA 30-1 (50%) or ELA 30-2 (60%) • ELA A30 & B30 (50%) • ELA 30-1 (50%) or ELA 30-2 (60%) CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA 2 YEARS • Math 30-1 (50%) or Math 20-1 (65% ) • Pre-Calculus 30 (50%) or Foundations of • Math 30-1 (50%) or Math 20-1 (65%) or Math 30-2 (65%) Math 30 (65%) or Pre-Calculus 20 (65%) or Math 30-2 (65%)

OCCUPATIONAL / PHYSICAL 2 YEARS High school diploma with a minimum mark of 60% in: High school diploma with a minimum mark of 60% in: A Minimum mark of 60% in: THERAPIST ASSISTANT • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 DIPLOMA • Biology 30 • Biology 30 • Biology 30 Also offered via • Two 30-level subjects, one of which must be a • Two 30-level subjects, one of which must be distributed learning 30-level Science or Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 a 30-level Science or Math APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1 (on-site and fall distributed learning)

POWER ENGINEERING DIPLOMA 2 YEARS High school diploma and a minimum 60% standing in: High school diploma and a minimum 60% • ELA 30-1 Also offered via distributed • ELA 30-1 standing in: • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 learning • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • ELA A30 & B30 • Physics 30 • Physics 30 • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30 • Physics 30

PRACTICAL NURSE DIPLOMA 2 YEARS • ELA 30-1 (60%) or ELA 30-2 (70%) • ELA A30 & B30 (60%) • ELA 30-1 (60%) or ELA 30-2 (70%) Offered exclusively at the • Math 20-1 (60%) or Math 20-2 (70%) • Biology 30 (60%) • Math 20-1 (60%) or Math 20-2 (70%) Brooks Campus • Biology 30 (60%) • Pre-Calculus 20 (60%) or Foundations • Biology 30 (60%) APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1 of Math 20 (70%)

*FOR OTHER PROVINCIAL EQUIVALENCIES AND A LIST OF ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, SEE PAGE 37.

29 CERTIFICATES & DIPLOMAS 1-2 year programs

PROGRAM LENGTH *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE

SOCIAL WORK DIPLOMA 2 YEARS • ELA 30-1 (60%) • ELA A30 & B30 (60%) This route is applicable if you do not meet the APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1 • Three grade 12, 5-credit courses • Three 30-level subjects minimum requirements for admission but possess other post-secondary and/or work experiences that Must be 18 years of age or older by the last day Must be 18 years of age or older by the last day create potential for success in the program. of the semester to which you are applying. of the semester to which you are applying. You must have Refer to the Academic Calendar for further Refer to the Academic Calendar for further • ELA 30-1 (60%) or a university level admission details. admission details. English course.

Refer to the Academic Calendar for further admission details.

SPEECH-LANGUAGE 2 YEARS High school diploma with a minimum mark of 60% in: High school diploma with a minimum mark of 60% in: A Minimum mark of 60% in: PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 DIPLOMA • Biology 30 • Biology 30 • Biology 30 Also offered via • Two 30-level subjects, one of which must be a • Two 30-level subjects, one of which must be distributed learning 30-level Science or Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 a 30-level Science or Math

COMPETITIVE ENTRANCE Typically an average between 75-85% is necessary in order Please note that some programs at Medicine Hat College follow to be considered for admission into competitive programs. a competitive admission process. This means that we receive The competitive admission average cannot be determined in more applications than there is space in the program and will advance as it depends on the grades achieved by others who admit students who possess the highest grades in the courses are also applying to the same program. Students who are required for admission to that program. The minimum grade interested in a competitive program are encouraged to apply requirements listed for admission are rarely sufficient for as early as possible. All applicants to competitive programs a successful application. will have an admission decision no later than June 1.

30 PROGRAM LENGTH *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Explore your career options, visit alis.ca. ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE

31 APPLIED DEGREES & DEGREES 3-4 year programs

PROGRAM LENGTH *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, 2 YEARS Route 1 Route 1 Route 1 BACHELOR OF + 2 YEARS • Applicants must be a graduate of the MHC Business • Applicants must be a graduate of the MHC • Applicants must be a graduate of the MHC IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Administration Diploma program with a major in Business Administration Diploma program with Business Administration Diploma program with Accounting, Management, Financial Services a major in Accounting, Management, Financial a major in Accounting, Management, Financial Admission criteria is determined or Marketing. Services or Marketing. Services or Marketing. by the partner institution Route 2 Route 2 Route 2 • Completion of twenty (20) approved university transfer • Completion of twenty (20) approved university • Completion of twenty (20) approved university courses. 12 specified and 8 electives. Achievement of transfer courses. 12 specified and 8 electives. transfer courses. 12 specified and 8 electives. a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Achievement of a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Achievement of a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

EDUCATION, BACHELOR OF 2 YEARS To be eligible for admissions a student must have To be eligible for admissions a student must have To be eligible for admissions a student must have IN PARTNERSHIP WITH + 2 YEARS successfully completed 60 credits of approved university successfully completed 60 credits of approved successfully completed 60 credits of approved MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY course work and meet competitive GPA. university course work and meet competitive GPA. university course work and meet competitive GPA. Admission criteria is determined by the partner institution Please check with our Academic Advising office for a list Please check with our Academic Advising office Please check with our Academic Advising office of the required 60 credits necessary for admission. for a list of the required 60 credits necessary for a list of the required 60 credits necessary for admission. for admission.

NURSING, BACHELOR OF 4 YEARS Overall average of 65% and no grade lower Overall average of 65% and no grade lower Overall average of 65% and no grade lower IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE than 50% in: than 50% in: than 50% in: • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 Admission criteria is determined • Biology 30 • Biology 30 • Biology 30 by the partner institution • Chemistry 30 • Chemistry 30 • Chemistry 30 APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • One 30-level 5 credit subject • One 30-level subject

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PROGRAM LENGTH *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS PROGRAM LENGTH *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE

PARAMEDIC, BACHELOR OF 4 YEARS Overall average of at least 60% and a minimum Overall average of 60% and no grade lower than Overall average of at least 60% and a minimum APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCE mark of 50% in: 50% in: mark of 50% in: • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 • Biology 30 • Biology 30 • Biology 30 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Grade 12, 5-credit subject • One 30-level subject (CHEM 30 is recommended) (CHEM 30 is recommended)

SOCIAL WORK, BACHELOR OF 2 YEARS Students must first complete a Social Work Diploma Students must first complete a Social Work Diploma Students must first complete a Social Work Diploma IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE + 2 YEARS from MHC or another Alberta college or have two years from MHC or another Alberta college or have two from MHC or another Alberta college or have two UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY of university or college transfer classes. years of university or college transfer classes. years of university or college transfer classes. Admission criteria is determined by the partner institution Please check with our Academic Advising Office for more Please check with our Academic Advising Office for Please check with our Academic Advising Office for information about the University of Calgary's Learning more information about the University of Calgary's more information about the University of Calgary's Circles program. Learning Circles program. Learning Circles program.

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS, 3 YEARS ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2, or `C’ or better in MHC English • ELA A30 & B30 ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2, or `C’ or better in MHC BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS 30 or placement in post-secondary (diploma or university English 30 or placement in post-secondary (diploma transfer) English, as determined by the Medicine Hat or university transfer) English, as determined by the College Academic Assessment Test. Medicine Hat College Academic Assessment Test.

COMPETITIVE ENTRANCE Typically an average between 75-85% is necessary in order to Please note that some programs at Medicine Hat College follow be considered for admission into competitive programs. The a competitive admission process. This means that we receive competitive admission average cannot be determined in advance more applications than there is space in the program and will as it depends on the grades achieved by others who are also admit students who possess the highest grades in the courses applying to the same program. Students who are interested required for admission to that program. The minimum grade in a competitive program are encouraged to apply as early as requirements listed for admission are rarely sufficient for possible. All applicants to competitive programs will have an a successful application. admission decision no later than June 1. *FOR OTHER PROVINCIAL EQUIVALENCIES AND A LIST OF ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, SEE PAGE 37.

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PROGRAM *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE

ARTS • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 VARIETY OF MAJORS • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or a 30-level second language • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30 • One 30-level academic subject • Two 30-level academic subjects or a 30-level second language • One Grade 12, 5-credit subject • Two 30-level academic subjects NOTE: Some majors at some universities require Excluding Special Projects • One 30-level subject Math 30-1 Excluding Special Projects

COMMERCE / • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 MANAGEMENT • Math 30-1 • Pre-Calculus 30 • Math 30-1 • Two 30-level academic subjects • Two 30-level academic subjects • One Grade 12, 5-credit subject • One 30-level subject Excluding Special Projects Excluding Special Projects

EDUCATION • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1 • Three 30-level academic subjects • Three additional 30-level academic subjects • Pre-requisite courses required, e.g. Chem 30 • One 5-credit or two 3-credit subjects at the 30-level • One 30-level subject required for university level Chemistry (Special Projects 30 excluded) Excluding Special Projects NOTE: Although not required for admission, it is strongly NOTE: Although not required for admission, it is strongly NOTE: Some majors will require Pre-Calculus 30, suggested that students entering Education possess suggested that students entering Education possess Math 30-1 please check with our Academic Advising Office. Math 30-1 or Math 30-2. or Math 30-2.

ENGINEERING • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 • Chemistry 30 • Chemistry 30 • Chemistry 30 • Math 30-1 • Pre-Calculus 30 • Math 30-1 • Math 31 • Calculus 30 • Math 31 • Physics 30 • Physics 30 • Physics 30

FINE ARTS • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 • Three 30-level academic subjects • Three additional 30-level academic subjects • One 30-level academic subject • One Grade 12, 5-credit subject • One 30-level subject Excluding Special Projects Excluding Special Projects

NOTE: Mandatory courses require a minimum average of 60% for admission into university transfer programs.

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PROGRAM *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS PROGRAM *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE

KINESIOLOGY • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 • Biology 30 • Biology 30 • Biology 30 • Chemistry 30 • Chemistry 30 • Chemistry 30 • Math 30-1 • Pre-Calculus 30 • Math 30-1 • One Grade 12, 5-credit subject (excluding Special Projects) • One 30-level subject (excluding Special Projects) Physics 30 (recommended) Physics 30 (recommended)

NOTE: Students should be aware that some universities NOTE: Students should be aware that some NOTE: Students should be aware that some universities require Physics 30 universities require Physics 30 require Physics 30

PRE-PROFESSIONAL Refer to University Transfer Science Refer to University Transfer Science Refer to University Transfer Science PROGRAMS PRE-DENTAL HYGIENE Students will apply to University Transfer Science Students will apply to University Transfer Science Students will apply to University Transfer Science PRE-DENTISTRY PRE-MEDICINE PRE-PHARMACY PRE-VETERINARY

SCIENCE • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 VARIETY OF MAJORS • Biology 30 • Biology 30 • Biology 30 • Chemistry 30 • Chemistry 30 • Chemistry 30 • Math 30-1 • Pre-Calculus 30 • Math 30-1 • One 30-level academic subject (Physics 30 recommended) • One 30-level academic subject (Physics 30 recommended) NOTE: Students should be aware that some majors will require NOTE: Students should be aware that some majors Physics 30 upon transfer NOTE: Students should be aware that some will require Physics 30 upon transfer universities will require Physics 30 upon transfer

*FOR OTHER PROVINCIAL EQUIVALENCIES AND A LIST OF ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, SEE PAGE 37.

35 TRADES 3-4 year programs

PROGRAM LENGTH MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS SASKATCHEWAN MATURE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF:

CARPENTER 4 YEARS English 10-2 Grade 10 English English 10-2 WELDER 3 YEARS Math 10-3 Grade 10 Math Math 10-3 or Pass all five Canadian GED Tests or Canadian GED Tests* or Pass all five Canadian GED Tests or Entrance Exam or Entrance Exam or Entrance Exam

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN 4 YEARS English 20-2 Grade 11 English English 20-2 ELECTRICIAN 4 YEARS Math 20-3 Grade 11 Math Math 20-3 HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN 4 YEARS Science 10 Grade 10 Science* Science 10 or Entrance Exam PLUMBER 4 YEARS or Entrance Exam or Entrance Exam STEAMFITTER-PIPEFITTER 4 YEARS

RIG TECHNICIAN 3 YEARS No minimum entrance requirements No minimum entrance requirements* No minimum entrance requirements Offered exclusively at the Brooks Campus

Admissions are done through Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training. Please refer to tradesecrets.alberta.ca for more information on how to become a registered apprentice.

MEDICINE HAT COLLEGE TRADES 403.529.3975

36 ACADEMIC SUBJECTS ALBERTA: Aboriginal Studies 30 ONE OF Biology 30 Art 30 or Art 31 To apply or request more information, Chemistry 30 Dance 35 go to mhc.ab.ca/admission Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 Drama 30 Mathematics 31 Choral Music 30 Physics 30 General Music 30 Science 30 Instrumental Music 30 Social Studies 30-1 A 30-level language 5 credits in Advanced-level CTS Computer Science (CSE)

SASKATCHEWAN: Biology 30 ONE OF Calculus 30 Arts Education 30 Chemistry 30 Visual Arts 30 Computer Science 30 Dance 30 Earth Science 30 Drama 30 Geography 30 Band 30 Geology 30 Choral Music 30 History 30 Music 30 Pre-Calculus Mathematics 30 Francais Fransaskois A30 or B30 Foundations of Mathematics 30 French 30 Native Studies 30 Physics 30 Social Studies 30 A 30-level language Landon Heilman Allan Siwela Student Recruitment Student Recruitment OTHER PROVINCES: CONTACT Coordinator Coordinator If you are from outside of Alberta or Saskatchewan, please view [email protected] [email protected] other provincial high school equivalencies for various subjects at 403.504.3569 403.529.3823 www.mhc.ab.ca/admission/applying/highschool.aspx US Brooks Campus Toll Free Have questions? Contact the advising office at403.529.3819. 403.362.1677 1.866.282.8394

Medicine Hat Campus www.mhc.ab.ca/futurestudents 403.529.3811 37 MEDICINE HAT COLLEGE CAMPUS: 299 COLLEGE DR. SE / MEDICINE HAT, AB / T1A 3Y6 WWW.MHC.AB.CA

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