2020–21 Forward Step VIEWBOOK CONTENTS
GET TO KNOW NORQUEST 02 Welcome to NorQuest College 04 NorQuest in numbers 06 Your student journey 08 Student life at NorQuest 10 Ways to learn
OUR PROGRAMS POST-SECONDARY 14 Business Studies 18 Community Studies 22 Health Studies 28 Additional Programs
FOUNDATIONAL 32 Academic Upgrading 34 Employment Preparation 36 English Language Training
CONTINUING EDUCATION 40 Courses and Programs
APPLY 46 How to apply 48 Funding your education 51 Academic schedule 51 Footnotes APPLY PROGRAMS STUDENT LIFE WELCOME
At NorQuest College, we understand the world is changing and so is learning. We’re writing a new chapter as a contemporary academic institution that will have a lasting impact on Alberta and its people, while creating opportunities for people from all walks of life. We are leaders in demonstrating how diversity and inclusion make our communities not only more tolerant and resilient, but richer. We deliver education that transforms lives and strengthens communities in innovative, inclusive, and responsive ways. We maximize opportunities that others don’t see and believe a college has to be different to make a difference.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU. A dynamic education that prepares you for your career or next stage of learning. Our workforce-relevant programs will equip you with the resources, knowledge, and skills that are highly desired and valued by employers. Exceptional faculty who are current and engaged in their disciplines, who challenge traditional thinking and methods of training and education, and, who bring together theory and practice in innovative and authentic ways. An inclusive learning experience that champions diversity. Your uniqueness is what enriches our college, and you will develop skills in cultural understanding that will ensure your success in the global community. Accessible and flexible options to welcome you at any stage of learning. We work to anticipate and respond to your needs and deliver programs that help meet your career goals. We’ll meet you where you’re at—if you’re in, we’re in.
2 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2020–21 norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 3 + 27POST-SECONDARY CAREER CREDENTIALS
LANGUAGES77 SPOKEN ON CAMPUS
131 COUNTRIES OF BIRTH
4 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2020–21 + FOUNDATIONALPOST-SECONDARY269 PROGRAMS CAREER(AND CREDENTIALS GROWING!) AND
18,831 LEARNERS
Current as of April 2019
AVERAGE 30AGE OF CREDIT STUDENTS
CREDIT789 STUDENTS SELF-IDENTIFY AS INDIGENOUS YOUR STUDENT JOURNEY
No matter what stage of learning you’re at, as a NorQuest College student, you will have a unique educational experience in a vibrant and supportive environment that responds to your needs.
Ask anyone at NorQuest—whether a student, instructor, or any member of our college community who supports student success—and they will tell you there is something special about our college. It’s difficult to describe, but you’ll recognize and understand the feeling once you’re here.
Although your academic journey started long before opening this viewbook, this is a good place to step forward.
EXPLORE APPLY Get started with research. Explore programs. Ready to make your move? Take a bold step Ask lots of questions. Speak with students forward in your education and apply. Our team (past and present), instructors, and our in the Office of the Registrar will help you amazing student recruiters who are an discover NorQuest, guide you through the invaluable source of information and can admissions process, and stay in touch as you often be found at education fairs, community collect and submit admission requirements. events, or around campus! They can tell you They will assist you in your journey to become everything you need to know about every a student. program, including admission requirements, Find the admissions process and important dates, how to get started, and so get ready for the start of term much more. norquest.ca/admissions Let us introduce ourselves norquest.ca/prospects
6 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2020–21 STUDENT LIFE STUDENT
STAY ON TRACK SUCCEED Congrats! You are now a student, and our Right now, it might be hard to imagine dedicated student navigators will ensure you graduation or what comes next, but even have everything you need to be successful. after you’ve finished your studies with us, From academic advising and funding your we want to stay connected and help you education to connecting you with exceptional get started in your new career. Student college services, they’re here to help you stay Career and Employment Services does just on track and achieve your educational and that, and our Alumni Association offers career goals. great benefits and services. For news, information, and We hope you keep in touch key dates around campus norquest.ca/alumni norquest.ca/students
norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 7 STUDENT LIFE AT NORQUEST College life isn’t just about classes and studying. Get involved with the campus community, meet new people, take part in events—your overall college experience will be that much richer for it.
NorQuest is not a one-size-fits-all kind of college, and we take pride in offering a unique student experience for all of our learners. We have grown and established new and innovative learning and study spaces, along with spots to gather, socialize, and refresh. Through these and a range of student services, we’re here to help you achieve your academic goals and ensure you pause from time to time to enjoy the journey.
8 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2020–21 The Learner Centre is home to a range of supports Stay nourished and sharp with a delicious assortment including a collective of 18 libraries and resources (available of food choices, including Tim Hortons, Pizza 73, and in person and online) and Computer Commons, which Subway in the food court. Whether you’re connecting with provides computer and printer access six days a week. classmates, recharging for your next class, or just enjoying the view, bask in the warm sunlight and comfort of the Tutorial and Academic Coaching Services offers adjoining cafeteria. professional tutorial support tailored to your specific academic goals, and the Writing Centre team will help you The 1000 Women Child Care Centre offers space STUDENT LIFE develop your skills and become a more confident writer. for children 12 months to five years, and is accessible to NorQuest students, employees, and the general NorQuest College is inclusive and accessible for all community. Its play-based program encourages creativity students. From sign language interpreters to assistive and learning through hands-on discovery, and the facility technology, we offer comprehensive supports for students features a natural outdoor playground that connects with disabilities. children with a sensory-rich environment. Personal well-being is important to academic success, From advising and cultural transition support to student and the Centre for Growth and Harmony offers holistic, activities and events, NorQuest International serves the student-centred care, resources, and workshops to support unique needs of international students. healthy living. NorQuest’s innovation studio brings together a range NorQuest’s Indigenous student centre is a multipurpose of expertise and supports research and innovation with facility that helps First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students industry and community. stay connected to their culture. The centre and its extensive network of supports and services include an ATB NorQuest offers full-service banking. Operated by Indigenous student advisor and counsellor, Elder supports, college staff, profits are used to benefit our students. Indigenous awards and funding, and a ceremonial space The Students’ Association of NorQuest College (SANQC) that allows students to engage in prayer, smudging, is not only your student body representative, but your and ceremonies. go-to for many exciting opportunities and events around From textbooks to t-shirts—find everything you need to campus. Get involved with student clubs and volunteer. Be help with your studies and support your college pride in a leader on student council or represent the college as a NorQuest’s Bookstore. student ambassador. Take in the many activities celebrating multiculturalism, international holidays, and customs happening throughout the year.
norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 9 WAYS TO LEARN Time is your most valuable commodity, and at NorQuest, we understand you have a lot going on in your life. We’ll help you balance personal and professional commitments and offer flexible learning options to fit your schedule.
10 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2020–21 WAYS TO STUDY DUAL CREDIT WAYS TO LEARN FULL-TIME: Registered in at least 60% of a program’s Eager to get started on your post-secondary studies? You full course load by term. don’t have to wait to finish high school! NorQuest College Time is your most valuable commodity, and at NorQuest, we understand you have offers dual credit experiences so you can earn high school a lot going on in your life. We’ll help you balance personal and professional PART-TIME: Registered in less than 60% of a program’s and college credits at the same time. full course load by term. commitments and offer flexible learning options to fit your schedule. If you are interested in dual credit programs, contact WAYS TO LEARN TO WAYS DELIVERY METHODS your high school administrator or learn more at norquest.ca/dualcredit IN PERSON: Courses are delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction and regularly scheduled OPEN STUDIES class meetings. These can be delivered days, evenings, and/or weekends. Keep your options open while earning credits. Whether you’re looking to get a head start on your program or take ONLINE: Offered in an online setting. In-person meetings classes for general interest or professional development, may be required for some programs to complete NorQuest’s Open Studies options are a good fit. laboratory components. Learn more at norquest.ca/openstudies Online courses are offered two ways: Real-time: Students follow a specific real-time class schedule and must be available to log in to online class meetings or video conferencing. Classes are often synced with an in-person delivery, which may be delivered during day, evening, or weekend hours depending on the program or course. Anytime: Students are not required to participate in regularly scheduled class meetings, although there are specific course start, end, and due dates. Online learning is at your own pace.
HYBRID: Uses a combination of in-person and online delivery. Online portions may include real-time and/or anytime components, depending on the program and course.
WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING I felt that for the past month working Connecting students’ academic experiences “ with my placement team, it has been very at NorQuest with the real world. educational/experiential but also very fun Through dedicated work experience opportunities, and enjoyable. I definitely feel that the things NorQuest College helps ensure students are career I encountered and learned through WIL ready upon graduation. Work-integrated learning (WIL) connects students with employers in their chosen placement will be a huge advantage towards field for hands-on experience outside the classroom. searching for employment. Over 30 NorQuest programs offer WIL and can include ” everything from applied research and co-ops to field — KHER REVILLAS, placements and volunteering. Administrative Professional program
To learn more, visit norquest.ca/wil
norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 11 12 POST-SECONDARY
BUSINESS STUDIES COMMUNITY STUDIES HEALTH STUDIES
Accounting Technician Addictions Recovery Advanced Education in Practitioner Orthopaedics for LPNs Administrative Professional Community Support Health Care Aide Worker Business Administration Health Care Leadership Disability Studies Dental Office Assistant Interdisciplinary Therapy Early Learning and Assistant Hospital Unit Clerk Child Care Medical Device Medical Office Assistant Justice Reprocessing Technician Optical Office Assistant Mental Health Recovery Pharmacy Technician Practitioner Veterinary Office Practical Nurse Assistant Settlement Studies Practical Nurse Refresher Social Work Therapeutic Recreation
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
Arts and Sciences Environmental Protection Technology
norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 13 BUSINESS STUDIES “Since the first day of classes I knew NorQuest was the place for me. The instructors were friendly, approachable, and most of all, invested in the success of their students.
The technical and soft skills I gained have prepared me to confidently move forward to employment and further education. I have the solid foundation I need to become successful in my professional and personal future endeavours.”
— VANESSIA BAKER, Business Administration alumna
14 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2020–21 ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS STUDIES norquest.ca/at norquest.ca/adminpro norquest.ca/ba
“Since the first day of classes I knew NorQuest was the place for me. The instructors were CREDENTIAL: Certificate CREDENTIAL: Certificate CREDENTIAL: Diploma friendly, approachable, and most of all, invested in the success of their students. Essential across all industries, The Administrative Professional Build the skills you need to thrive in a accounting professionals play a key role program equips you with the skills dynamic business world and choose The technical and soft skills I gained have prepared me to confidently move forward in organizational success. This program and knowledge you need to become from five specializations in the second to employment and further education. I have the solid foundation I need to become provides the basic theory and technical an office professional in today’s year—Management (entrepreneurship skills required to perform a range of business environment. You will learn or business operations), Accounting, successful in my professional and personal future endeavours.” accounting services. essential office skills such as basic Human Resources Management, accounting, software applications, Finance, or General Studies—in which — VANESSIA BAKER, Business Administration alumna Note: This is a Bring Your Own Device program; a PC with Windows, Microsoft event management, and business you will develop a core understanding Office 2016, and a stable Internet communication. of business fundamentals for any career connection are required. you choose. CAREER POTENTIAL Note: This is a Bring Your Own Device Graduates find employment in the CAREER POTENTIAL program; a PC with Windows, Microsoft public and private sectors, working in Graduates find employment in small Office 2016, and a stable Internet rapidly evolving administrative support business, government, banking, connection are required. roles that include office coordination, insurance, manufacturing, health communications, customer service, services, not-for-profit organizations, CAREER POTENTIAL data analysis, and event planning. retail, hospitality, oilfield, construction, Graduates find employment in the Length: five or nine months and other industries. public and private sectors, small (including an optional 150 hours of Length: nine months (including an business, government, banking, field experience or 45 hours of optional 150 hours of field experience insurance, not-for-profit organizations, community service learning) or 45 hours of community service retail, hospitality, oilfield, construction, Delivery: full-time, part-time learning) and other industries. Location: Edmonton, online Delivery: full-time, part-time Term start: fall, winter Length: two years (including an Location: Edmonton, online Tuition & fees: $5,991.48 optional 640-hour paid co-op Term start: fall, winter International tuition & fees: $15,711.48 placement) Tuition & fees: $6,818.50 Delivery: full-time, part-time International tuition & fees: $18,500.50 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Location: Edmonton, Wetaskiwin, online
Term start: fall, winter BUSINESS STUDIES ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Language Arts (one of or equivalent) ◦◦ 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 Tuition & fees: $11,281.00 • Language Arts (one of or equivalent) ◦◦ 50% in English Language Arts 30-2 International tuition & fees: $36,596.00 ◦◦ 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 ◦◦ 50% in ESLG 1860 Note: Additional tuition and fees apply ◦◦ 50% in English Language Arts 30-2 ◦◦ 50% in ESLG 1898 for co-op students. ◦◦ 50% in ESLG 1860 • Mathematics (one of or equivalent) ◦◦ 50% in ESLG 1898 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ◦◦ 50% in Mathematics 10C • Mathematics (one of or equivalent) ◦◦ 50% in Mathematics 20-3 • Language Arts (one of or equivalent) ◦◦ 65% in Mathematics 20-1 ◦◦ 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 • Conditional or provisional admission2 ◦◦ 65% in Mathematics 20-2 ◦◦ 50% in English Language Arts 30-2 ◦◦ 50% in Mathematics 30-1 ELP REQUIREMENTS3 ◦◦ 50% in ESLG 1860 ◦◦ 50% in Mathematics 30-2 • Band E – see page 49 for details ◦◦ 50% in ESLG 1898 1 • Additional practicum requirements • Mathematics (one of or equivalent) 2 • Conditional or provisional admission ◦◦ 65% in Mathematics 20-1 ◦◦ 65% in Mathematics 20-2 ELP REQUIREMENTS3 ◦◦ 50% in Mathematics 30-1 • Band E – see page 49 for details ◦◦ 50% in Mathematics 30-2 • Additional practicum requirements1 • Conditional or provisional admission2
ELP REQUIREMENTS3 • Band E – see page 49 for details
norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 15 HOSPITAL UNIT CLERK norquest.ca/huc
CREDENTIAL: Certificate
Hospital unit clerks are the first point of contact for patients and play a vital role in managing communication and information in hospital nursing units. Learn medical terminology, how to process medical orders, communication skills, administrative procedures, and computer skills. Note: This is a Bring Your Own Device program; a PC with Windows, Microsoft Office 2016, and a stable Internet connection are required.
CAREER POTENTIAL Graduates may work in acute care and DENTAL OFFICE ASSISTANT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS rehabilitation hospitals and extended NEW norquest.ca/dental • Language Arts (one of or equivalent) care and long-term facilities. ◦◦ 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 Length: four months (including a CREDENTIAL: Certificate ◦◦ 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 150-hour practicum) Provide essential administrative ◦◦ 50% in ESLG 1860 Delivery: full-time, part-time support to dental professionals and ◦◦ 65% in ESLG 1898 Location: Edmonton, hybrid, online patients. In this new 12-week program • Mathematics (one of or equivalent) Term start: fall, winter, spring you will learn dental terminology, ◦◦ 65% in MATH 1905 Tuition & fees: $4,951.50 customer service, scheduling and billing ◦◦ 50% in Mathematics 10-3 International tuition & fees: $13,651.50 software, and how to manage the 1 • Additional practicum requirements ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS daily business operations of a dental • Conditional or provisional admission2 practice. • Language Arts (one of or equivalent) ◦◦ 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 Note: This is a Bring Your Own Device ELP REQUIREMENTS3 ◦◦ 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 program; a PC with Windows, Microsoft • Band F – see page 49 for details Office 2016, and a stable Internet ◦◦ 50% in ESLG 1860 connection are required. ◦◦ 65% in ESLG 1898 • Mathematics (one of or equivalent) CAREER POTENTIAL ◦◦ 65% in MATH 1905 Graduates may find employment in ◦◦ 50% in Mathematics 10-3 dental practice settings such as denture • Additional practicum requirements1 clinics, orthodontist and specialist • Conditional or provisional offices, dental labs, and other dental- admission2 related businesses and health-care 3 industries. ELP REQUIREMENTS Length: three months (including a • Band F – see page 49 for details 150-hour practicum) Delivery: full-time Location: Edmonton Term start: fall, winter Tuition & fees: $4,114.00 International tuition & fees: $10,898.00
16 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2020–21 MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT OPTICAL OFFICE VETERINARY OFFICE ASSISTANT norquest.ca/moa ASSISTANT norquest.ca/voa NEW norquest.ca/ooa CREDENTIAL: Certificate CREDENTIAL: Certificate CREDENTIAL: Certificate Considered a valuable asset to health- As a valued member of the team care teams, medical office assistants Play an important role supporting in clinical, emergency, or specialty support physicians and other health- ophthalmologists, optometrists, hospital settings, veterinary office care professionals with essential ophthalmic technicians, and opticians assistants support veterinarians administrative support. while providing a positive experience and technicians with essential NorQuest’s Medical Office Assistant for patients and clients. administrative and basic veterinary program helps you get into the In this fast-paced 12-week program medicine skills. workforce quickly, and develop you will learn administrative skills to Get into the workforce quickly and skills to perform a variety of tasks coordinate and manage patient care, develop skills in customer service, including scheduling, billing, and as well as basic pre-testing skills used communications, current office communications, in addition to using in optical practices, clinics, and technology, and more. current office technology and software. other settings. Note: This is a Bring Your Own Device Note: This is a Bring Your Own Device Note: This is a Bring Your Own Device program; a PC with Windows, Microsoft program; a PC with Windows, Microsoft program; a PC with Windows, Microsoft Office 2016, and a stable Internet Office 2016, and a stable Internet Office 2016, and a stable Internet connection are required. connection are required. connection are required. CAREER POTENTIAL CAREER POTENTIAL CAREER POTENTIAL Graduates find entry-level Graduates find work in medical offices, Graduates work in optical practices, opportunities in the field of animal physical therapy clinics, diagnostic clinics, optical labs and supply sciences and may work in veterinary imaging labs, hospitals, and community companies, and specialist offices such offices, clinics, or hospitals. health centres. as laser eye clinics. Length: three months (including a Length: three months (including a Length: three months (including a 150-hour practicum) 150-hour practicum) 150-hour practicum) Delivery: full-time Delivery: full-time Delivery: full-time Location: Edmonton, online Location: Edmonton, hybrid, Location: Edmonton Term start: fall, winter
Wetaskiwin, online Term start: winter Tuition & fees: $4,079.50 BUSINESS STUDIES Term start: fall, winter, spring Tuition & fees: $4,018.00 International tuition & fees: $10,833.50 Tuition & fees: $4,069.50 International tuition & fees: $10,772.00 International tuition & fees: $11,131.50 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Language Arts (one of or equivalent) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Language Arts (one of or equivalent) ◦◦ 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 • Language Arts (one of or equivalent) ◦◦ 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 ◦◦ 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 ◦◦ 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 ◦◦ 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 ◦◦ 50% in ESLG 1860 ◦◦ 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 ◦◦ 50% in ESLG 1860 ◦◦ 65% in ESLG 1898 ◦◦ 50% in ESLG 1860 ◦◦ 65% in ESLG 1898 • Mathematics (one of or equivalent) ◦◦ 65% in ESLG 1898 • Mathematics (one of or equivalent) ◦◦ 65% in MATH 1905 • Mathematics (one of or equivalent) ◦◦ 65% in MATH 1905 ◦◦ 50% in Mathematics 10-3 ◦◦ 65% in MATH 1905 ◦◦ 50% in Mathematics 10-3 • Additional practicum requirements1 1 ◦◦ 50% in Mathematics 10-3 • Additional practicum requirements • Conditional or provisional • Additional practicum requirements1 • Conditional or provisional admission2 admission2 • Conditional or provisional admission2 ELP REQUIREMENTS3 ELP REQUIREMENTS3 ELP REQUIREMENTS3 • Band F – see page 49 for details • Band F – see page 49 for details • Band F – see page 49 for details
norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 17 COMMUNITY STUDIES “I was lost and needed to find a way to make a better future for me and my children. I knew my path forward was education, so I registered at NorQuest in the two-year Social Work diploma program. But I got more than just an education; I found my voice, my Indigenous culture, and the self-confidence to apply for a prestigious internship in the government and to continue my education.”
— CRYSTAL THOMPSON, Social Work alumna
18 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2020–21 ADDICTIONS RECOVERY COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER DISABILITY STUDIES
PRACTITIONER norquest.ca/csw NEW norquest.ca/ds norquest.ca/arp CREDENTIAL: Certificate CREDENTIAL: Diploma CREDENTIAL: Certificate This exciting certificate program Acquire the skills needed to support This post-diploma certificate builds provides you with the knowledge individuals with disabilities in early upon students’ previous training and and skills to work with marginalized intervention, community settings, experience and provides health and communities and individuals at schools, recreation, and employment. human services professionals with the front line in a human service You will be prepared to create, the knowledge and skills to work with delivery setting. implement, assess, and modify clients experiencing substance use and plans to help utilize individual concurrent disorders. CAREER POTENTIAL strengths and abilities to increase Graduates may receive direct entry into opportunities for meaningful CAREER POTENTIAL year two of the Settlement Studies participation in the community. Graduates may enter the field of program or credit toward the Disability addictions recovery or pursue further Studies program. Graduates find CAREER POTENTIAL education at the bachelor’s and employment in immigrant settlement Graduates may find employment in master’s levels in areas such as social agencies, Indigenous child and family the non-profit sector, various levels work, addictions, mental health, service agencies, group homes, of government, and health-care program administration, management, ethno-specific community service organizations. and research. Graduates may receive organizations, and emergency shelters. Length: two years (including 400 credit toward the Mental Health Length: eight months (including a hours of practicums and 90 hours of Recovery Practitioner program. 200-hour practicum and 45 hours of community service learning) Length: eight months (including 15 community service learning) Delivery: full-time hours of community service learning) Delivery: full-time Location: Edmonton Delivery: full-time Location: Edmonton Term start: fall Location: Edmonton, hybrid Term start: fall, winter Tuition & fees: $12,626.00 Term start: fall Tuition & fees: $6,236.00 International tuition & fees: $31,666.00 Tuition & fees: $6,083.00 International tuition & fees: $19,802.00 International tuition & fees: $16,401.00 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Language Arts (one of or equivalent) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Language Arts (one of or equivalent) ◦◦ 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 • Post-secondary diploma or degree ◦ ◦ 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 ◦◦ 60% in English Language Arts 30-2 COMMUNITY STUDIES in health, human services, or social ◦◦ 60% in English Language Arts 30-2 ◦◦ 60% in ESLG 1860 sciences; or active licensure in ◦◦ 60% in ESLG 1860 ◦ Canada with a health or human ◦ 60% in ESLG 1898 services governing body ◦◦ 60% in ESLG 1898 • Additional practicum requirements1 1 • Additional practicum requirements1 • Additional practicum requirements • Conditional or provisional admission2 2 • Conditional or provisional admission2 • Conditional or provisional admission ELP REQUIREMENTS3 3 ELP REQUIREMENTS3 ELP REQUIREMENTS • Band F – see page 49 for details • Band F – see page 49 for details • Band F – see page 49 for details
norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 19 JUSTICE
NEW norquest.ca/justice
CREDENTIAL: Diploma
If you’re passionate about working in the community and supporting people through law and policy, prepare for an exciting and rewarding career in the field of justice. This new program will introduce you to Alberta laws and policies and the complex socio-economic factors that influence crime. You will understand contemporary issues affecting the Canadian and provincial justice systems, and prepare to work with other professionals to increase community safety. You will select an elective in one EARLY LEARNING Diploma: of four areas—Aboriginal Justice, AND CHILD CARE Length: 16 months (including 800 hours Youth Offender, Law Enforcement, norquest.ca/elcc of practicums) or Corrections—and be equipped to Delivery: full-time, part-time explore a number of career options. CREDENTIALS: Certificate or Diploma Location: Edmonton Term start: fall, winter CAREER POTENTIAL Learn to provide quality child care Tuition & fees: $11,158.00 in a variety of settings and plan Graduates can pursue careers as International tuition & fees: $29,702.00 appropriate activities for children a police officer, probation officer, in your care. Knowledge of child Diploma-Year 2 Only: research assistant, case worker, development, family dynamics, play, Length: eight months (including educator, Indigenous peace officer, and program planning will equip you to 400 hours of practicums) court clerk, criminal analyst, sheriff, support the healthy development of Delivery: full-time, part-time youth worker, corrections officer, children though child-centred learning Location: Edmonton victim services advocate, park warden, experiences. Term start: fall fish and wildlife peace officer, border security officer, sentence administrator, The certificate program prepares Tuition & fees: $5,589.00 and more. graduates for Child Development International tuition & fees: $14,861.00 Worker certification, and the diploma Length: two years (including an ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS programs prepare graduates for Child optional 150-hour work experience) Development Supervisor certification Certificate, Diploma: Delivery: full-time from Alberta Children's Services. • Language Arts (one of or equivalent) Location: Edmonton, online Term start: fall ◦◦ 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 CAREER POTENTIAL Tuition & fees: $12,734.50 ◦◦ 60% in English Language Arts 30-2 International tuition & fees: $29,492.50 Graduates have diverse opportunities ◦◦ 60% in ESLG 1860 to provide child-care services in ◦◦ 60% in ESLG 1898 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS daycares, day homes, and other • Additional practicum requirements1 programs. The child-care field is an • Language Arts (one of or equivalent) 2 above-average growth profession with • Conditional or provisional admission ◦◦ 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 an increasing demand for employees. Diploma-Year 2 Only: ◦◦ 70% in English Language Arts 30-2 ◦◦ 60% in ESLG 1860 Certificate: • NorQuest College Early Learning and Child Care certificate or equivalent ◦◦ 70% in ESLG 1898 Length: eight months (including • Conditional or provisional admission2 • Additional practicum requirements1 400 hours of practicums) • Conditional or provisional admission2 Delivery: full-time, part-time ELP REQUIREMENTS3 Location: Edmonton • Band F – see page 49 for details ELP REQUIREMENTS3 Term start: fall Tuition & fees: $5,569.00 • Band F – see page 49 for details International tuition & fees: $14.841.00
20 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2020–21 MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY SETTLEMENT STUDIES SOCIAL WORK
PRACTITIONER NEW norquest.ca/ss norquest.ca/sw norquest.ca/mhrp CREDENTIAL: Diploma CREDENTIAL: Diploma CREDENTIAL: Certificate Begin a rewarding career that supports NorQuest’s Social Work diploma This post-diploma certificate newcomers to settle and integrate into program has a unique multicultural provides health and human services their new communities. focus to best prepare you to help professionals with the knowledge and The first of its kind in western your clients. In addition to learning skills to work with clients experiencing Canada, this new two-year diploma the foundations of social work, mental health and concurrent disorders. program explores what distinguishes this program emphasizes the value settlement work from other of human diversity and teaches CAREER POTENTIAL disciplines in the human services the practice of social work within Graduates may enter the mental sector. You will learn models and a supportive and empowering health field or pursue further approaches to effectively work environment. education at the bachelor’s and with migrant diaspora communities, CAREER POTENTIAL master’s levels in areas such as social and strategies to help bridge work, addictions, mental health, cultural divides between newcomer Graduates are employed in government program administration, management, communities and Canadian society. and non-government settings in areas and research. Graduates may receive such as child and youth protection, Graduates from NorQuest’s credit toward the Addictions addictions counselling, family support, Community Support Worker program Recovery Practitioner program. and other related fields. are eligible to transfer directly into year Length: eight months (including a two of this program. Length: two years (including 700 hours 120-hour practicum and 15 hours of of practicums) community service learning) CAREER POTENTIAL Delivery: full-time Delivery: full-time Graduates will find employment in Location: Edmonton Location: Edmonton, hybrid the K-12 school system, non-profit and Term start: fall Term start: winter settlement sectors, and within various Tuition & fees: $12,493.00 Tuition & fees: $5,097.00 departments and levels of government. International tuition & fees: $39,013.00 International tuition & fees: $13,539.00 Length: two years (including 400 hours ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS of practicums) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Language Arts (one of or equivalent) Delivery: full-time • Post-secondary diploma or degree ◦◦ 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 Location: Edmonton COMMUNITY STUDIES in health, human services, or social ◦◦ 60% in ESLG 1860 sciences; or active licensure in Term start: fall Canada with a health or human Tuition & fees: $12,909.50 • Documentary evidence (i.e., a form services governing body International tuition & fees: $31,949.50 completed by the agency involved) of having completed at least 100 • Additional practicum requirements1 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS voluntary and/or paid work hours in • Conditional or provisional admission2 the human services field • Language Arts (one of or equivalent) • Additional practicum requirements1 ELP REQUIREMENTS3 ◦◦ 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 • Conditional or provisional admission2 • Band F – see page 49 for details ◦◦ 60% in English Language Arts 30-2 ◦◦ 60% in ESLG 1860 ELP REQUIREMENTS3 ◦◦ 60% in ESLG 1898 • Band F – see page 49 for details • Additional practicum requirements1 • Conditional or provisional admission2
ELP REQUIREMENTS3 • Band F – see page 49 for details
norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 21 HEALTH STUDIES “Deep down, I always wanted to work in the medical field. The Practical Nurse program at NorQuest gave me the foundation I needed to move forward in my career.”
— BRETT FUNK, Practical Nurse alumnus and NorQuest instructor
22 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2020–21 ADVANCED EDUCATION IN HEALTH CARE AIDE ORTHOPAEDICS FOR LPNS norquest.ca/hca norquest.ca/ortho CREDENTIAL: Certificate CREDENTIAL: Certificate NorQuest’s Health Care Aide program This post-diploma program prepares is among the largest in Canada and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) prepares you to be part of a health- with the knowledge and skills for a care team in a variety of different specialized career in orthopaedics. settings, providing frontline care to It consists of three courses and a clients in need of assistance. 300-hour practicum. Further your understanding of anatomy and CAREER POTENTIAL physiology in relation to orthopaedics Graduates find work in continuing care and orthopaedic radiology, assessment, institutions, home care agencies, group and trauma. homes, assisted or supportive living, day programs, specialized care centres CAREER POTENTIAL and programs, acute care hospitals, and Graduates are prepared to work in private care. emergency departments, cast rooms, Length: eight or 12 months (including and orthopaedic patient care areas. 320 hours of practicums) Length: varies Delivery: full-time, part-time Delivery: part-time Location: Edmonton, Drayton Valley, Location: online Wetaskiwin, online Term start: monthly Term start: fall, winter, spring Tuition & fees: $2,032.50 Tuition & fees: $6,347.00 International tuition & fees: $4,784.50 International tuition & fees: $16,607.00
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Active registration with a college for • 60% in English Language Arts 20-2
licensed practical nurses or equivalent HEALTH STUDIES • Minimum of 3,600 hours 3 (approximately two years) current ELP REQUIREMENTS acute care experience as an LPN • Band E – see page 49 for details • Informal interview with the program instructor • Additional clinical practice requirements1 • Conditional or provisional admission2
norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 23 HEALTH CARE INTERDISCIPLINARY MEDICAL DEVICE LEADERSHIP THERAPY ASSISTANT REPROCESSING TECHNICIAN NEW norquest.ca/hcl norquest.ca/ita norquest.ca/mdrt
CREDENTIAL: Certificate CREDENTIAL: Diploma CREDENTIAL: Certificate
Prepare for leadership and management Assist patients to overcome injuries Learn to perform the critical work of roles within a health-care setting or impairments as a valuable member sterilizing, packaging, and storing surgical with theoretical knowledge and of an interdisciplinary health-care and medical instruments to prevent and transferable skills focusing on leadership team. You will develop a strong control the spread of infection. Upon development, cultural sensitivity, occupational and physical therapy graduation you will be prepared to communication, organizational assistant background, and learn to write the Medical Device Reprocessing behaviour, strategic planning, inter- incorporate essential assistant-level Technician certification exam through professional collaboration, principles skills in speech language therapy and the Canadian Standards Association. of adult education, and business therapeutic recreation. fundamentals. CAREER POTENTIAL CAREER POTENTIAL Graduates find work in medical device CAREER POTENTIAL Graduates will meet industry reprocessing departments of hospitals This post-diploma certificate benefits demand for work in general therapy, and health providers. This field is individuals with a previous diploma rehabilitation, and discipline-specific growing steadily with an increasing or degree who wish to enhance occupational and physical therapy demand for well-trained technicians. career opportunities and develop assistant positions in public and private Length: 27 weeks (including a 400-hour competencies in leadership and healthcare, including clinics, hospitals, practicum) management. Graduates will be able and continuing care centres. Delivery: full-time to acquire positions such as team lead, Length: two years (including 840 hours Location: Edmonton, hybrid coordinator, manager, supervisor, or of practicums) Term start: fall educator in a variety of public and Delivery: full-time Tuition & fees: $5,679.00 private settings including hospitals, Location: Edmonton, online International tuition & fees: $16,213.00 schools, community and government Term start: fall agencies, and continuing care centres. Tuition & fees: $14,620.00 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Length: eight months International tuition & fees: $38,420.00 • Language Arts (one of or equivalent) Delivery: full-time ◦◦ 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Location: Edmonton ◦◦ 70% in English Language Arts 30-2 Term start: fall • Language Arts (one of or equivalent) ◦◦ 60% in ESLG 1860 Tuition & fees: $7,137.00 ◦◦ 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 ◦◦ 70% in ESLG 1898 International tuition & fees: $18,917.00 ◦◦ 70% in English Language Arts 30-2 • Additional practicum requirements1 ◦◦ 60% in ESLG 1860 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Conditional or provisional admission2 ◦◦ 70% in ESLG 1898 • Diploma or degree in a health-care • 50% in Mathematics 10C ELP REQUIREMENTS3 field from an accredited institution or equivalent • Band F – see page 49 for details • Additional practicum requirements1 • 60% in Biology 30 or equivalent • Conditional or provisional admission2 • Additional practicum requirements1 2 ELP REQUIREMENTS3 • Conditional or provisional admission
• Band H – see page 49 for details ELP REQUIREMENTS3 • Band F – see page 49 for details
24 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2020–21 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN • Mathematics (one of or equivalent) norquest.ca/pt ◦◦ 60% in Mathematics 30-1 ◦◦ 60% in Mathematics 30-2 CREDENTIAL: Diploma • 60% in Biology 30 or equivalent In this nationally accredited diploma • 60% in Chemistry 30 or equivalent program, you will acquire the • High school diploma, GED, knowledge and skills needed to or equivalent work in this fast-paced and highly • Successful completion of NorQuest respected occupation. This includes College Pharmacy Technician dispensing prescriptions, compounding diploma arithmetic assessment medications, preparing sterile products, • Additional practicum requirements1 HEALTH STUDIES and providing patient care. • Conditional or provisional admission2
CAREER POTENTIAL ELP REQUIREMENTS3 Pharmacy technicians work for • Band G – see page 49 for details; or hospitals, community pharmacies, • Graduation from an approved pharmaceutical companies, and Canadian high school, with at least insurance companies. three consecutive years of full-time Length: two years (including 320 hours academic study and satisfactory completion of Grade 12 English or of practicums) its equivalent. The high school’s Delivery: full-time language of instruction must be Location: Edmonton English. A GED is not acceptable; or Term start: fall • Successful completion of a Tuition & fees: $12,264.00 recognized Canadian undergraduate International tuition & fees: $32,804.00 degree program at a post-secondary Note: Additional fees apply for institution where the language of optional courses. instruction is English. Note: Language proficiency standards ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS are established by the Alberta College of • Language Arts (one of or equivalent) Pharmacists and National Association ◦◦ 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities. No ◦◦ 70% in English Language Arts 30-2 other evidence of ELP will be accepted. See website for details. ◦◦ 60% in ESLG 1860 ◦◦ 70% in ESLG 1898
norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 25 PRACTICAL NURSE REFRESHER norquest.ca/pn-refresher
CREDENTIAL: Diploma
If you are a former Canadian-educated practical nurse or internationally educated nurse, acquire your license to work as a licensed practical nurse through a combination of transfer credit, prior learning and recognition portfolio, challenge exams, and part- time online learning.
CAREER POTENTIAL Upon completion, you will be prepared to work in acute care hospitals, continuing care centres, community care settings, client homes, clinics, and doctors’ offices. PRACTICAL NURSE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Length: up to five years (including 465 norquest.ca/pn • Language Arts (one of or equivalent) hours of practicums) ◦◦ 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 Delivery: full-time, part-time CREDENTIAL: Diploma ◦◦ 70% in English Language Arts 30-2 Location: online One of the largest in Canada, ◦◦ 60% in ESLG 1860 Term start: monthly NorQuest’s Practical Nurse program ◦◦ 70% in ESLG 1898 Note: Tuition and fees are based on the will prepare you to play a vital, • Mathematics (one of or equivalent) number of courses taken. frontline role in providing high-quality ◦◦ 60% in Mathematics 20-1 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS care to clients in a variety of ◦◦ 70% in Mathematics 20-2 health-care settings. ◦◦ 50% in Mathematics 30-1 • Graduate of a Practical Nurse program in Canada, or graduate of ◦◦ 60% in Mathematics 30-2 CAREER POTENTIAL an RN/Bachelor of Nursing program ◦◦ 60% in MATH 1524 outside of Canada Licensed practical nurses are employed • 60% in Biology 30 or equivalent in acute care hospitals, continuing care • Documentation from the College • Additional practicum requirements1 centres, community care settings, client of Licensed Practical Nurses of 2 Alberta or other provincial/national homes, clinics, and doctors’ offices. • Conditional or provisional admission professional association verifying Length: two years (including 680 hours ELP REQUIREMENTS3 you were licensed with of practicums) a professional body • Band H – see page 49 for details Delivery: full-time, part-time • Additional practicum requirements1 Location: Edmonton, Wetaskiwin, • Provisional admission may be offered online to applicants with lower English Term start: fall, winter, monthly language proficiency levels. See Tuition & fees: $13,471.50 website for details. International tuition & fees: $41,335.50 ELP REQUIREMENTS3 • Band H – see page 49 for details Note: If you receive provisional acceptance, you will be required to complete the five ESL Practical Nurse Refresher program language courses. Successful completion of these courses will allow you to continue in the program.
26 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2020–21 THERAPEUTIC RECREATION ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS norquest.ca/tr • Language Arts (one of or equivalent) ◦◦ 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 CREDENTIAL: Diploma ◦◦ 70% in English Language Arts 30-2 Learn how to enhance your clients’ ◦◦ 50% in ESLG 1860 quality of life through leisure ◦◦ 70% in ESLG 1898 activities. Gain knowledge and skills • 50% in Biology 30 or equivalent to plan, implement, and evaluate • Completion of a certificate program individual and group therapeutic or and/or permission from the recreation and social activities, program chair and explore the concepts, theory, • Additional practicum requirements1 and practical experiences related to • Conditional or provisional admission2 leadership and critical thinking. 3 This program allows students to meet ELP REQUIREMENTS the requirements for professional • Band F – see page 49 for details membership in the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association and continue on to pursue a university degree.
CAREER POTENTIAL Graduates are qualified to work in continuing care, assisted living, hospitals, lodges, and day program settings. Length: two years (including 640 hours of practicums) Delivery: full-time Location: Edmonton, online Term start: fall Tuition & fees: $11,574.00 International tuition & fees: $31,334.00 HEALTH STUDIES
norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 27 ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS "NorQuest has been the perfect starting point for my academic journey. The smaller class sizes gave me a great opportunity to build my foundation in the sciences."
— BROCK MASON, Arts and Sciences student
28 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2020–21 ARTS AND SCIENCES ENVIRONMENTAL norquest.ca/arts PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY NEW norquest.ca/ept CREDENTIAL: Course credits CREDENTIAL: Diploma Begin your post-secondary journey at NorQuest College with our Arts and Are you passionate about the Sciences university transfer program. environment? Start a rewarding career Complete up to 30 credits, which can to protect and sustain the health of be transferred to the second year our environment and ecosystems. of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor Through extensive, hands-on training in of Sciences degree, or towards both laboratory and field settings, you completion of a NorQuest College will prepare for technical work in the post-secondary program. environmental sector and gain practical Our student advisors will help you knowledge and skills in compliance design your own program of study and auditing and contaminated site build an academic plan that will help management to impact assessment and you achieve your goals. pollution prevention and monitoring. Note: Courses can be taken individually CAREER POTENTIAL for university transfer through Open Studies. Graduates may find employment with consulting firms, government, and Length: eight months industry. Many will enter the workforce Delivery: full-time, part-time as environmental technicians/ Location: Edmonton technologists or environmental Term start: fall scientists, become self-employed, or Tuition & fees: $5,743.00 choose to pursue a bachelor’s degree. International tuition & fees: $15,433.00 Note: Tuition costs listed are based on Length: two years (including an five three-credit courses. Your tuition and optional 600-hour paid co-op fees may vary depending on the number placement) of credits and courses taken. Delivery: full-time Location: Edmonton ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Term start: fall ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS • Language Arts (one of or equivalent) Tuition & fees: $13,433.68 ◦◦ 65% in English Language Arts 30-1 International tuition & fees: $32,508.54 ◦◦ 75% in English Language Arts 30-2 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ◦◦ 65% in ESLG 1860 • Language Arts (one of or equivalent) ◦◦ 75% in ESLG 1898 ◦◦ 65% in English Language Arts 30-1 • Conditional or provisional admission2 ◦◦ 75% in English Language Arts 30-2 ELP REQUIREMENTS3 ◦◦ 65% in ESLG 1860 ◦ • Band F – see page 49 for details ◦ 75% in ESLG 1898 • Mathematics (one of or equivalent) ◦◦ 65% in Math 30-1 ◦◦ 75% in Math 30-2 • 65% in Chemistry 30 or equivalent • 65% in Biology 30 or equivalent • Additional practicum requirements1 • Conditional or provisional admission2
ELP REQUIREMENTS3 • Band F – see page 49 for details
norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 29 30 FOUNDATIONAL
ACADEMIC UPGRADING
Academic Upgrading Academic Upgrading for ESL Youth Foundations for Learning
EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION
Apprenticeship Prep Day Home Provider Transitions to Employment
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING
ESL Intensive Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Teaching English as an Additional Language Professional
norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 31 ACADEMIC UPGRADING “By taking Academic Upgrading at NorQuest College, I gained not only the credits I needed to further my education, but also the confidence to believe in myself. The support I received from my instructors made all the difference.”
— RYLEE ROSS, Academic Upgrading alumna
32 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2020–21 ACADEMIC UPGRADING ACADEMIC UPGRADING FOUNDATIONS FOR LEARNING norquest.ca/au FOR ESL YOUTH norquest.ca/ffl norquest.ca/eslyouth CREDENTIAL: Course credits CREDENTIAL: Course credits CREDENTIAL: Course credits NorQuest College operates as an Delivered in partnership with accredited high school and offers Designed to increase academic and Community Adult Learning Programs courses that follow the Alberta personal communication skills for (CALPs) throughout our region, Education curriculum, and prepare you English as a second language youth, Foundations for Learning includes a to continue your studies at NorQuest ages 17–25, this program offers small range of 12-week online courses that or another post-secondary institution. class sizes and a supportive learning allow you to strengthen your academic All courses are four months long. Free environment and will prepare you for skills in your home community. Take placement testing is available. further post-secondary programs. courses online with in-person support Length: varies dependent on You will explore interesting themes at your local CALP. learner needs throughout the program, including Length: varies dependent on Delivery: full-time, part-time college life, Canadian history learner needs Location: Edmonton, Wetaskiwin, and government, healthy living, Delivery: full-time, part-time online environmental stewardship, career Location: online Term start: fall, winter, spring, monthly planning, and connecting within Term start: varies Tuition & fees: $2,798.79 the community. Note: Tuition and fees vary by course International tuition & fees: $6,428.79 Length: 4–30 months dependent load taken. (based on three five-credit courses) on learner needs Note: Tuition and fees vary by course Delivery: full-time ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS load taken. Location: Edmonton • Recommended that applicants take Term start: fall, winter a NorQuest College placement ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Note: There are no tuition or fees assessment to determine the • Alberta Education high school for eligible students. appropriate levels of study transcript current within the last ELP REQUIREMENTS3 five years or NorQuest College ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS placement assessment • Band C – see page 49 for details • NorQuest College placement ELP REQUIREMENTS3 assessment • First language other than English
• Band C – see page 49 for details ACADEMIC UPGRADING ELP REQUIREMENTS3 • Band C – see page 49 for details
norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 33 EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION “The Apprenticeship Prep program gave me the skills I needed to pass the entrance exams and be ready for work in the field. Now I have a career to build on.”
— KHALID LAHROUDI, Apprenticeship Prep alumnus
34 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2020–21 APPRENTICESHIP PREP DAY HOME PROVIDER TRANSITIONS TO EMPLOYMENT norquest.ca/trades norquest.ca/dhp norquest.ca/tte
CREDENTIAL: Certificate CREDENTIAL: Certificate CREDENTIAL: Certificate
Develop the knowledge and skills you This program focuses on both This program is designed to provide need to prepare for the trade entrance academic and occupational skills employment preparation training exam and entry into any one of 45 through the content of early childhood for adults with mild cognitive designated trades. The focus of the training. Learn programming, job developmental disabilities. program is on upgrading, practical presentation skills, and how to run Through a combination of classroom trades training, and facilitated work a day home business. and workplace instruction, students will experience. This program is designed for English acquire training on current equipment, Length: seven months (including 365 language learners. an understanding of current workplace hours of field experience) practices, and increased self-confidence Delivery: full-time CAREER POTENTIAL while receiving ongoing, intensive Location: Edmonton This certificate will prepare you to support and mentoring from staff. Term start: fall, winter become a self-employed day home Tuition & fees: $16,116.00 provider or work in a child-care centre. CAREER POTENTIAL International tuition & fees: $48,956.00 Length: 10 months (including 110 hours Graduates may find jobs in a of field experience) variety of fields, including food ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Delivery: full-time service, warehousing, and other • Grade 8 English Language Arts Location: Edmonton service industries. and Mathematics or equivalent Term start: fall Length: 10 months (including 450 hours ELP REQUIREMENTS3 Tuition & fees: $13,748.50 of work experience) International tuition & fees: $39,604.50 Delivery: full-time • Band C – see page 49 for details Location: Edmonton ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Term start: fall • Grade 5 or equivalent in reading Tuition & fees: $12,733.09 and writing International tuition & fees: $35,692.59
ELP REQUIREMENTS3 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Band B – see page 49 for details • History of special education (school records, standardized testing, etc.) EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION • Admission interview with a NorQuest College counsellor • Ability to participate in a group setting • Ability to function independently in class and at the work site • Readiness for employment
Alberta Works funding is available. Visit norquest.ca/funding to learn more.
norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 35 ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING “NorQuest taught me to think differently and to respect different ideas and perspectives. This was very important for my professional development, but also my personal life. My experience at NorQuest College has definitely informed the work I’m doing today.”
— OCEAN LUO, LINC alumnus
36 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2020–21 ESL INTENSIVE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS AN norquest.ca/esl NEWCOMERS TO CANADA (LINC) ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
norquest.ca/linc NEW PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL: Course credits norquest.ca/tealp CREDENTIAL: Course credits Improve your English language listening, CREDENTIAL: Certificate speaking, reading, and writing skills Are you new to Canada? NorQuest to prepare for further education or College supports your settlement In this post-bachelor certificate, you employment. All courses are four in Alberta and Canada and offers will acquire the knowledge, skills, months long. Free placement testing courses that will help you improve and practical experience to improve is available, and your program will be English language skills and develop learning outcomes of adult and K-12 customized for your needs. essential skills. English language learners (ELLs). Learn to We also offer English for Academic Our classes range from basic literacy incorporate educational technologies Purposes courses so you can acquire to CLB 7, as well as specialized courses and intercultural communication the language needed to achieve your in LINC American Sign Language strategies into task-based lessons to future academic goals. English for (ASL), Youth LINC, LINC Volunteer, support the diverse cultural, linguistic, Specific Purposes courses help you Prep for Online Learning, and several and social needs of ELLs. improve English language skills to employment-related options. CAREER POTENTIAL prepare for studies and work in health Achieve your education goals with Graduates may be eligible to apply and business. flexible deliveries that allow you to for TESL Canada Professional study at your own pace and at a time CAREER POTENTIAL Standard Two certification and pursue of your choice. English skills are vital for success and instructional positions in the field promotion in any job or career in CAREER POTENTIAL of teaching English as an additional or foreign language context that Canada. NorQuest’s ESL Intensive Students who complete the program include colleges, K-12 school systems, program helps you become qualified will have the basic language skills and non-profits, and English language for more and better jobs. settlement knowledge they need to teaching institutions. Length: varies dependent on better integrate into the Canadian learner needs community and pursue further Length: eight months Delivery: full-time, part-time education or career options. Delivery: full-time, part-time Location: Edmonton, online Location: Edmonton, hybrid Length: varies dependent on Term start: fall, summer Term start: fall, winter, spring learner needs Tuition & fees: $6,892.96 Tuition & fees: $2,642.54 Delivery: full-time, part-time International tuition & fees: $18,502.96 International tuition & fees: $5,288.54 Location: Edmonton, hybrid, (based on two seven-credit courses) online, rural
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS TRAINING ENGLISH LANGUAGE Note: Tuition and fees vary by course Term start: fall, winter, spring • A four-year Bachelor's degree load taken. Note: There are no tuition and fees • Additional practicum requirements1 for eligible students. Tuition is funded ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Conditional or provisional admission2 by Immigration, Refugees, and • NorQuest College language Citizenship Canada. ELP REQUIREMENTS3 placement assessment to determine course level ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Band F – see page 49 for details • Other standardized tests (CLBPT, • A permanent resident CLBA, IELTS, TOEFL, and CELPIP) may • A CLB assessment also be considered • Language proficiency assessment must be less than six months old at the time of application for placement into course
norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 37 38 CONTINUING EDUCATION
COURSES AND PROGRAMS
Cannabis Trimming and Production Firefighter Training First Medical Responder Flight Attendant Training Hospitality Management Industrial Hemp Teaching English as a Second Language
norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 39 CONTINUING EDUCATION “After I completed the program, it boosted my confidence to start applying again. I got so many call-backs. The NorQuest training helped me stand out over other candidates.”
— EMMA McGILVERY, Flight Attendant alumna
40 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2020–21 CANNABIS TRIMMING AND CANNABIS TRIMMING AND FIREFIGHTER TRAINING PRODUCTION—ONLINE PRODUCTION—IN-PERSON norquest.ca/fire norquest.ca/cannabis SKILLS TRAINING norquest.ca/cannabis CREDENTIAL: Completion certificate CREDENTIAL: Completion certificate CREDENTIAL: Completion certificate The Firefighter Training (NFPA 1001) Explore a career in cannabis and gain program qualifies you for Pro Board® knowledge and skills to become The cannabis industry is strictly and IFSAC certifications, and is competitive candidates for cannabis regulated and bound by the parameters designed to give you all the knowledge trimming and production jobs. This of the Cannabis Act. This course and skills needed to become a program is also ideal for those who are focuses on important regulations, firefighter and integral member of any looking to enhance their understanding the cannabis plant, contamination department. and pivot their careers into the prevention, and advanced trimming With 10 weeks of classroom or six cannabis industry. processes. Learners will be instructed months of online learning, and three Learners will be taught the theories by senior trim staff and other weeks of practical skills training, you and procedures required for successful production professionals at a licensed will gain the essential skills needed cannabis production, and will producer in Alberta. to suppress fires, save lives, protect understand why cannabis in Canada is There are limited seats available and property and the environment, and produced the way it is. learners must complete the online react to situations involving hazardous training prior to applying. materials or weapons of mass CAREER POTENTIAL destruction. Upon successful completion you can CAREER POTENTIAL work in the legal cannabis industry in Upon successful completion you can CAREER POTENTIAL production roles. work in the legal cannabis industry in Upon successful completion you Length: 15 hours production roles. have the opportunity to work in Delivery: part-time Length: 15 hours fire departments, industry, or other Location: online Delivery: part-time emergency response agencies. Term start: open enrolment Location: Edmonton Length: varies Tuition & fees: $695.00 plus GST Term start: open enrolment Delivery: full-time, part-time Pre-requisite: Cannabis Trimming and Location: online Production—Online Term start: open enrolment Tuition & fees: $300.00 plus GST Tuition & fees: $6,999.00 plus GST
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION CONTINUING • At least 18 years of age at the time of application • 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 • Standard First Aid with CPR Level C • Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) • Additional practicum requirements1
ELP REQUIREMENTS3 • Band E – see page 49 for details
norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 41 FIRST MEDICAL RESPONDER FLIGHT ATTENDANT HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT norquest.ca/fmr norquest.ca/flight norquest.ca/hospitality
CREDENTIAL: Completion certificate CREDENTIAL: Completion certificate CREDENTIAL: Completion certificate
The First Medical Responder (FMR) Prepare for an exciting career in Our Hospitality Management courses course, recognized by Alberta Health aviation! From medical incidents to have been designed with content Services for all first medical responders, inflight emergencies and procedures, from the American Hotel and Lodging provides the theoretical and practical our experienced instructors will give Educational Institute, which is framework of training and replaces the you the tools and knowledge you need internationally recognized, allowing current Emergency Medical Responder to start your career as a flight attendant. students to start a career in the industry certification. or develop existing skills. CAREER POTENTIAL FMR is taught using the Canadian Explore courses in these areas: Red Cross curriculum, is approved Upon successful completion you • Supervision in the hospitality by Workplace Health and Safety for can work for a major airline or in the industry corporate or private sectors. Advanced First Aid, and is recognized • Planning and control for food and by Alberta Health Services and Length: 36 hours beverage operations Alberta’s revised Occupational Health Delivery: full-time, part-time • Revenue management and Safety Codes for first medical Location: Edmonton • Managing service in food and responders based on the enhanced skill Term start: fall, winter, spring beverage operations sets learned. Tuition & fees: $1,900.00 plus GST • Managing front office operations In most cases, FMR is the minimum • Managing housekeeping operations skills required for a number of first medical responders including • Security and loss prevention management firefighters, police, medical responders, and industrial companies. • Hospitality sales and marketing Topics include: emergency preparation; • Convention management and service establishing priorities of care; medical CAREER POTENTIAL emergency response; traumatic emergency response; obstetrics; triage; Upon successful completion you can safe lifting-stretcher use; special work in various positions in the lodging populations; enhanced and food and beverage industries. skills-blood pressure; and blood Length: 10 weeks per course glucose monitoring. Delivery: part-time Length: 80 hours in class, with an Location: online additional 25 hours of pre-study Term start: open enrolment Delivery: part-time Tuition & fees: $400.00 plus GST Location: Edmonton Term start: fall Tuition & fees: $1,395.00 plus GST; $180.00 for additional materials
ELP REQUIREMENTS3 • Band E – see page 49 for details
42 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2020–21 INDUSTRIAL HEMP TEACHING ENGLISH AS A norquest.ca/hemp SECOND LANGUAGE norquest.ca/tesl CREDENTIAL: Completion certificate CREDENTIAL: Completion certificate Created with input from experienced hemp farmers and industry experts, This certificate program provides you the Hemp Farming course is designed with key principles of second language for conventional and organic farmers teaching and the skills, strategies, and that are thinking about farming hemp tools to help you succeed in teaching for the first time or farmers that are English language learners. thinking about growing a small test plot Learn new theoretical and practical of hemp. trends in the teaching English as a second Farmers who currently grow industrial language field through online delivery, hemp will also benefit from this course and participate in a practicum to gain EDUCATION CONTINUING by gaining a deeper understanding classroom application experience and of how to harvest hemp for different solidify your teaching skills. business end uses. Courses: Through interviews with industry • Theory of Teaching and Learning experts and engaging product case • Linguistics studies, the Hemp Processing and • Communication Skills Products course provides information on how to process fibre, seeds, and • Teaching in Specific Contexts cannabidiols. This course will explore • Reflecting on Teaching and Learning all the different options for products • Practicum that come from industrial hemp such as Length: 120 hours (including a 20-hour textiles, plastics, cosmetics, food, and practicum) building products. Delivery: part-time Location: online with an in-class CAREER POTENTIAL practicum Upon successful completion you can Term start: fall work in various growing industries from Tuition & fees: $2,197.00 plus GST farming to production. Length: six hours Delivery: part-time Location: online Term start: open enrolment Tuition & fees: $125.00 plus GST
norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 43 44 APPLY
HOW TO APPLY
Credit programs Continuing Education programs and courses Open Studies
FUNDING YOUR EDUCATION
Scholarships, bursaries, and awards Grant funding Indigenous student funding Emergency funding Education and Training Benefit for Veterans
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CHART
ACADEMIC SCHEDULE
2020 2021
FOOTNOTES
norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 45 HOW TO APPLY You’ve made the decision, and you’re bound for NorQuest College. The application and admission process will help take you from your decision to your first day of class.
CREDIT PROGRAMS ONLINE For credit programs apply online. ApplyAlberta is the province-wide online application system. If you apply online, you will There is a non-refundable, non-transferable not need to pay for and provide official Alberta application fee: $95 for Canadian/permanent Education transcripts—it is the easiest way to apply! residents; $150 for international applicants. 1 Visit applyalberta.ca BEFORE YOU APPLY 2 Follow the instructions to create an account 1 Read the General Admission Guide found at and enter your information. norquest.ca/admissionguide 3 Select NorQuest College as your institution of 2 Be prepared to pay the application fee. choice and select the program to which you wish to apply. 3 Visit norquest.ca/programs to review the specific criteria for your program of choice, 4 Pay your application fee with a credit card ensure you meet program requirements, and and submit your application. select your preferred method of delivery. IN-PERSON APPLICATIONS WILL BE TAKEN UNDER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES 1 Complete the NorQuest College Application for Admission form at norquest.ca/apply 2 Bring your form and application fee in person to: NorQuest College Office of the Registrar 10215 108 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5J 1L6 or to any regional campus (see back cover for all locations)
AFTER YOU APPLY You will receive confirmation and instructions to access MyQuest (NorQuest’s online student self-service centre) and your MyMail (student email) account. Check regularly for messages.
46 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2020–21 CONTINUING EDUCATION OPEN STUDIES PROGRAMS AND COURSES 1 New and former Open Studies students must You do not need to apply for admission for most submit an Application for Admission and pay continuing education programs and courses. the one-time application fee ($95). Apply online at applyalberta.ca and choose Open 1 Review specific course information, including Studies as your program. prerequisites, to ensure each course is 2 Once your application has been processed, an right for you. email will be sent to your MyMail account with instructions for registering in your courses. 2 Register and pay online for most continuing education programs and courses. Some courses Full payment of tuition and fees is due upon require you to complete the Non-Credit registration. Registration form found at norquest.ca/apply 3 For in-person classes, register a minimum of and submit it to the Office of the Registrar. five business days before the start date. For
Full payment of fees is required upon online classes, regular online registration registration to: rules apply. NorQuest College Note: Registration opens on the first of the month Office of the Registrar prior to the first day of the term. 10215 108 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5J 1L6 APPLY
norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 47 FUNDING YOUR EDUCATION Your education is an investment in your future and we’re here to help you figure out your finances. Whether you have existing funds or want to access other financial aid resources, we can help you sort through the options.
GOVERNMENT STUDENT LOANS INDIGENOUS STUDENT FUNDING Available to students in full-time and part- Qualified Indigenous students may be time post-secondary programs. When you eligible for additional grants or loans. apply for loans, you will automatically be Other sources of funding may be available considered for government grants. through your band education counsellor or Indigenous agencies. Indigenous student SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES, funding can include grants, loans, Bill C-31, AND AWARDS and Métis funding. Available to all students, bursaries and EMERGENCY FUNDING awards may be program-specific or general for all programs. Criteria may be based We realize that emergencies can happen to on financial need, academic achievement, anyone in any situation. Depending on your leadership, community service, and circumstances, our scholarships and bursaries contribution to campus life. Visit advisor may be able to help you with a norquest.ca/awards for application forms short-term loan. The college provides loans and more information. to registered students on an emergency basis once per term if needed. GRANT FUNDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING BENEFIT Alberta Works Learner Income Support is FOR VETERANS available to students who meet specific eligibility criteria and is designed to assist This new benefit, supported by the people with financial need in completing Government of Canada, provides Veterans their training goals. with at least six years of service with funding up to $40,000 and Veterans with at least 12 Programs eligible for this funding include years of service with funding up to $80,000 Academic Upgrading, Apprenticeship Prep, to cover tuition, course materials, and some Day Home Provider, ESL Intensive, and incidentals and living expenses. Transitions to Employment. Full-time grant funding also includes living expenses.
Don’t delay—apply early for funding. Get started today at norquest.ca/funding
48 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2020–21 ** For specific details about ELP requirements for this program, see the Pharmacy Technician program requirements program Technician Pharmacy the see program, this for requirements ELP about details specific For ** Aide Care Health for accepted * Not English language proficiency (ELP)test results musthave beenobtained withintwo years date ofthestart ofyour program. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY BAND G H C B E F • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PROGRAM Practical Refresher Nurse Practical Nurse Health Care Leadership Pharmacy Technician** Veterinary Office Assistant Recreation Therapeutic Teaching English as an Additional Language Professional Social Work StudiesSettlement Optical Office Assistant Mental Health Recovery Practitioner Medical Office Assistant DeviceMedical Reprocessing Technician Justice Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant Clerk Unit Hospital Technology Protection Environmental Care Child and Learning Early Studies Disability Dental Office Assistant Community Support Worker Sciences and Arts RecoveryAddictions Practitioner Aide Care Health Training Fighter Fire First Medical Responder Business Administration Administrative Professional Technician Accounting Foundations for Learning Prep Apprenticeship Youth ESL for Upgrading Academic Upgrading Academic Provider Home Day
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • TEST CanTest MELAB TOEFL iBT Academic IELTS NorQuest coursework CAEL CELPIP General TOEFL iBT Academic IELTS NorQuest coursework CAEL CELPIP General TOEFL iBT Academic IELTS NorQuest coursework General CELPIP TOEFL iBT Academic IELTS CLBPT or CLBA NorQuest coursework CELPIP General TOEFL iBT Academic IELTS CLBPT or CLBA NorQuest coursework CELBAN TOEFL iBT Academic IELTS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SCORE speaking, 4.5 reading, 4writing reading, 4.5 speaking, 4.5 listening, 4.5 below: score No writing 80 reading, 83 speaking, 3+ listening, 80 below: score no 81, writing 25 reading, 22 speaking, 23 listening, 21 below: score no 91, 6 below score section no 6.5, 1861 and 1860 ESLG in 50% minimum or 8100; or 8000 ESLW in 80% and 8100, or 8000 ESLS in 80% Minimum 70 below score section no 70, 7 below score section no 8, 21 below score section no 84, 6 below score section no 6.5, 7100* or 7000 ESLW in 80% and 7100, or 7000 ESLS in 80% Minimum 60* 6 below 7, section no 71 5.5 below score section no 6, 5100 or 5000 ESLW in 80% and 5100, or 5000 ESLS in 80% Minimum 5 40 5 5 below score section No 4100 or 4000 ESLW in 80% and 4100, or 4000 ESLS in 80% Minimum 4 32 4 4 below score section No Minimum 50% in ESLG 1860 and 1861 and 1860 ESLG in 50% Minimum 7writing 8 reading, 8speaking, listening, 10 below: score No 94 7writing reading, 6.5 speaking, 7 7.5 listening, below: score No 49 49
APPLY Discover NorQuest College. We offer several opportunities throughout the year for you to check us out.
Open House Saturday, October 26, 2019
Info Night Thursday, February 27, 2020
Student for a Day Find out what it’s really like to be a NorQuest student. Meet instructors, tour the campus, and meet or shadow a current student.
Campus Tours General campus tours are a great way to see the campus and decide if NorQuest is a good fit for you.
One-on-one Advising Sessions Meet with a student recruiter for help with all of your program and application questions.
Contact Student Recruitment for more information: Civic Employees Legacy Tower Room 1-214 10215 108 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5J 1L6 780.644.5927 [email protected] norquest.ca/recruiters
50 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2020–21 Academic Schedule
2020 Winter Accepting applications Feb 1, 2019 Term begins/tuition due Jan 6, 2020 Term ends Apr 24, 2020
Spring Accepting applications Jun 1, 2019 Term begins/tuition due May 4, 2020 Term ends Aug 21, 2020
Fall Accepting applications Oct 1, 2019 Term begins/tuition due Aug 31, 2020 Term ends Dec 16, 2020
2021 Winter Accepting applications Feb 1, 2020 Term begins/tuition due Jan 4, 2021 Term ends Apr 23, 2021
Spring Accepting applications Jun 1, 2020 Term begins/tuition due May 3, 2021 Term ends Aug 20, 2021
Note: Dates may be subject to change. When the first of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, applications will open by noon of the next business day.
Visit norquest.ca/academicschedule for more details
FOOTNOTES Note: Tuition and fees are approximate and based on those listed for 2019–2020. Tuition and fees for 2020–2021 will be finalized in spring 2020. Visit norquest.ca/tuition for details. 1 ADDITIONAL PRACTICUM REQUIREMENTS May include Police Information Check, WHMIS, CPR certification, current immunizations, coursework, co-op work permit (for international students), or others. See website for details. 2 CONDITIONAL OR PROVISIONAL ADMISSION Conditional or provisional admission may be granted to applicants who are missing admission requirements after satisfying other conditions. See website for details.
3 ELP REQUIREMENTS APPLY If English is not your first language, proof of English language proficiency (ELP) must be provided prior to admission. See norquest.ca/elp for details and a list of ways to meet ELP requirements. If you are meeting ELP by taking a test, your results must have been obtained within two years of the start of your program.
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