Step Forward 2019–20 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 Continuing Education

APPLY 44 Funding your education 46 How to apply 47 Academic schedule 48 Footnotes APPLY PROGRAMS STUDENT LIFE 4 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019–2020 WELCOME TO NORQUEST COLLEGE

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 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. 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. 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.

norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 5 POST-SECONDARY25 CAREER CREDENTIALS AND

FOUNDATIONAL7 PROGRAMS (AND GROWING!)

103LANGUAGES SPOKEN ON CAMPUS

138 COUNTRIES OF BIRTH

6 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019–2020 OF90% GRADUATES OBTAINED WORK WITHIN TWO YEARS

17,592 LEARNERS

norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 7 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 Your journey begins with research. Explore Ready to make your move? Take the bold programs. Ask lots of questions. Speak with step forward in your educational journey and students (past and present), instructors, and apply. Our team in the Office of the Registrar the amazing student recruiters who are an will help you discover NorQuest, guide you invaluable source of information and can through the admissions process, and stay in often be found at education fairs, community touch as you collect and submit admission events, or around campus! They can tell you requirements. They will help you in your everything you need to know about every journey to become 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/accepted Let us introduce ourselves norquest.ca/prospects

8 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019–2020 YOUR STUDENT JOURNEY

STAY ON TRACK SUCCEED Congrats! You are now a student, and our At this stage, 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 ensure you Career and Employment Services does just stay on track and achieve your educational that, and our Alumni Association offers and 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 9 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. With our campus expansion, 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.

10 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019–2020 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 the 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 for STUDENT LIFE develop your skills and become a more confident writer. children 12 months to five years, and is accessible to NorQuest students, employees, and the general NorQuest is inclusive and accessible for all students. From community. Its play-based program encourages creativity sign language interpreters to assistive technology, we offer and learning through hands-on discovery, and the facility comprehensive supports for students with disabilities. features a natural outdoor playground that connects Personal well-being is important to academic success, children with a sensory-rich environment. and the Centre for Growth and Harmony offers holistic, From advising and cultural transition support to student student-centred care, resources, and workshops to activities and events, NorQuest International serves the support healthy living. unique needs of international students. NorQuest’s new Indigenous student centre is a multi- NorQuest’s new innovation studio brings together a range purpose facility that helps First Nations, Métis, and Inuit of expertise and supports research and innovation with students stay connected to their culture. The centre and industry and community. its extensive network of supports and services include an Indigenous student advisor and counsellor, Elder supports, ATB NorQuest is now open and offers full-service banking. Indigenous awards and funding, and a new ceremonial Operated by college staff, profits will be used to benefit room that allows students to engage in prayer, smudging, our students. and ceremonies. The Students’ Association of NorQuest College (SANQC) From textbooks to t-shirts—find everything you need to is not only your student body representative, but your help with your studies and support your college pride in go-to for many exciting opportunities and events around NorQuest’s cool new Bookstore. campus. Get involved with student clubs and volunteer. Be a leader on student council or represent the college as a 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 11 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.

12 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019–2020 WAYS TO STUDY DUAL CREDIT WAYS TO LEARN Full-time: Registered in at least 60 per cent of a program’s Eager to get started on your post-secondary full course load by term. studies? You don’t have to wait to finish high school! Time is your most valuable commodity, and at NorQuest, we understand you have NorQuest College offers dual credit experiences so a lot going on in your life. We’ll help you balance personal and professional Part-time: Registered in less than 60 per cent of a program’s you can earn high school AND college credits at the full course load by term. same time. commitments and offer flexible learning options to fit your schedule. WAYS TO LEARN TO WAYS DELIVERY METHODS If you are interested in dual credit programs, contact your high school administrator or learn In-person: Courses are delivered in a classroom setting more at norquest.ca/dualcredit with face-to-face instruction and regularly scheduled class meetings. These can be delivered days, evenings, OPEN STUDIES and/or weekends. Keep your options open while earning credits. Online: Offered in an online setting. In-person meetings Whether you’re looking to get a head start on may be required for some programs to complete your program or take classes for general interest or laboratory components. Online courses are offered professional development, NorQuest’s Open Studies two ways: options are a good fit. Real-time: Students follow a specific real-time class Learn more at norquest.ca/openstudies 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 self-directed.

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 You are getting hands-on experience and Connecting students’ academic experiences “ have the opportunity to work with other at NorQuest with the real world. people outside the classroom setting. Through dedicated work experience opportunities, It’s about being creative. NorQuest College helps ensure students are career ready upon graduation. Work-integrated learning (WIL) Once you are involved in a work experience connects students with employers in their chosen program you are making reports and putting field for hands-on experience outside the classroom. things into your own words as opposed to Over 20 NorQuest programs offer WIL and can include working straight from the textbook. everything from applied research and co-ops to field ” placements and volunteering. — TANYA MCPHERSON, Business Administration student To learn more, visit norquest.ca/wil

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Start a new career or prepare for BUSINESS STUDIES HEALTH STUDIES further education with NorQuest’s post-secondary programs. Accounting Technician Advanced Education in Our business programs off er a Orthopaedics for LPNs solid foundation on which to build Administrative Professional Health Care Aide a rewarding career, along with specializations to help you fi nd your Business Administration Health Care Aide Prior niche in the business world. Learning Assessment Hospital Unit Clerk We’re helping ensure Alberta is and Recognition (PLAR) prepared to meet the growing Medical Offi ce Medical Device demand for skilled workers and for Assistant Reprocessing vibrant, healthy, and sustainable Veterinary Offi ce Technician communities. Our community Assistant Pharmacy Technician studies programs contribute skilled and compassionate human services COMMUNITY STUDIES Physical Therapy professionals who deliver a range of Assistant Addictions Recovery services across the province. Practical Nurse Practitioner Our health studies programs focus Practical Nurse on frontline care workers and off er Community Support Refresher Alberta’s largest Health Care Aide Worker certifi cate program and one of the Therapeutic Recreation Early Learning and largest Practical Nurse diploma Child Care programs in Canada. ADDITIONAL Mental Health PROGRAMS Not ready for a university Recovery Practitioner experience? Enjoy all the perks Arts and Sciences NorQuest has to offer—small class Social Work sizes, personalized study plans, and student supports—and complete up to 30 credits toward a Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree, or explore other university transfer options and prepare for university studies.

norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 15 BUSINESS STUDIES “I am grateful to NorQuest and all the faculty for caring about my education and about me as well. They really encouraged me to find my own potential and it developed a level of professionalism that I now carry forward. They equip students with both the education and personal skills needed to succeed in the workplace and in personal life.”

— DOREEN THUNDER, Administrative Professional alumna

16 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019–2020 ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL norquest.ca/at norquest.ca/adminpro

CREDENTIAL: Certificate CREDENTIAL: Certificate

Essential across all industries, accounting The Administrative Professional professionals play a key role in program equips you with the skills organizational success. This program and knowledge you need to become provides the basic theory and technical an office professional in today’s skills required to perform a range of business environment. You will learn accounting services. essential office skills such as basic accounting, software applications, CAREER POTENTIAL event management, and business Graduates find employment in small communication. business, government, banking, insurance, manufacturing, health CAREER POTENTIAL services, not-for-profit organizations, Graduates find employment in the retail, hospitality, oilfield, construction, public and private sectors, working in and other industries. rapidly evolving administrative support Length: nine months (including an roles that include office coordination, optional 150 hours field experience) communications, customer service, data analysis, and event planning. Delivery: full-time, part-time Length: five or nine months Location: Edmonton, online (including an optional 150 hours Term start: fall, winter field experience) Tuition & fees: $6,806.50 Delivery: full-time, part-time International tuition & fees: $17,993.50 Location: Edmonton, online ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Term start: fall, winter • 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or Tuition & fees: $5,980.50 English Language Arts 30-2 or 50% in International tuition & fees: $15,304.50 ESLG 1898 or equivalent ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • 50% in Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2 or 65% in • 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or 50% in

Mathematics 20-1 or Mathematics BUSINESS STUDIES PROGRAMS 20-2 or equivalent1 ESLG 1898 or equivalent • Additional practicum requirements2 • 50% in Mathematics 10C or Mathematics 20-3 or equivalent1 • Conditional or provisional admission3 • Conditional or provisional admission3 ELP REQUIREMENTS4 ELP REQUIREMENTS4 • CLBA no section score below 7, or • CLBA no section score below 7, or • IELTS Academic 6, no section score below 5.5, or • IELTS Academic 6, no section score below 5.5, or • TOEFL iBT 71, or • TOEFL iBT 71, or • CELPIP General 7, no section score below 6, or • CELPIP General 7, no section score below 6, or • CAEL 60, or • CAEL 60, or • Minimum 80% in ESLS 7000 or 7100, and 80% in ESLW 7000 or 7100 • Minimum 80% in ESLS 7000 or 7100 (or ESLG 2101), and 80% in ESLW 7000 or 7100 (or ESLG 2103)

norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 17 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS HOSPITAL UNIT CLERK norquest.ca/ba • 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or norquest.ca/huc English Language Arts 30-2 or 50% in CREDENTIAL: Diploma ESLG 1898 or equivalent CREDENTIAL: Certificate Build the skills you need to thrive • 65% in Mathematics 20-1 or Hospital unit clerks are the fi rst point in a dynamic business world. The Mathematics 20-2 or equivalent or of contact for patients and play a vital Business Administration program has 50% in Mathematics 30-1 or role in managing communication and 1 four specializations to choose from Mathematics 30-2 or equivalent information in hospital nursing units. in the second year: Management • Additional practicum requirements2 Learn medical terminology, how to (entrepreneurship or business • Conditional or provisional admission3 process medical orders, communication operations), Accounting, Human skills, administrative procedures, and Resources Management, and General ELP REQUIREMENTS4 computer skills. Studies. In each, you will develop a core • CLBA no section score below 7, or Note: This is a Bring Your Own Device understanding of business fundamentals (BYOD) program; a PC with Windows, • IELTS Academic 6, no section for any career you choose. Microsoft Offi ce 2016, and a stable score below 5.5, or Note: This is a Bring Your Own Device Internet connection are required. • TOEFL iBT 71, or (BYOD) program; a PC with Windows, Microsoft Offi ce 2016, and a stable • CELPIP General 7, no section CAREER POTENTIAL score below 6, or Internet connection are required. Graduates may work in acute care and • CAEL 60, or rehabilitation hospitals and extended CAREER POTENTIAL • Minimum 80% in ESLS 7000 or 7100 care and long term facilities. Graduates fi nd employment in the (or ESLG 2101), and 80% in ESLW 7000 Length: four months (including public and private sectors, small or 7100 (or ESLG 2103) 150-hour practicum) business, government, banking, Delivery: full-time, part-time insurance, not-for-profi t organizations, Location: Edmonton, hybrid, online retail, hospitality, oilfi eld, construction, and other industries. Term start: fall, winter, spring Length: two years (including Tuition & fees: $4,774.50 co-op placement over 16 weeks) International tuition & fees: $13,114.50 Delivery: full-time, part-time ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Location: Edmonton, online • 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or Term start: fall, winter 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 or Tuition & fees: $11,786.50 equivalent International tuition & fees: $37,322.50 • 65% in MATH 1905 or 50% in Note: Additional tuition and fees apply Mathematics 10-3 or equivalent1 for co-op students. • Additional practicum requirements2 • Conditional or provisional admission3

ELP REQUIREMENTS4 • CLBA no section score below 8, or • IELTS Academic 6.5, no section score below 6, or • TOEFL iBT 84, no section score below 21, or • CELPIP General 8, no section score below 7, or • CAEL 60, no section score below 60, or • Minimum 80% in ESLS 8000 or 8100, and 80% in ESLW 8000 or 8100, or 50% in ESLG 1860 and 1861

18 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019–2020 MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT norquest.ca/moa

CREDENTIAL: Certificate

Considered a valuable asset to the health-care team, medical office assistants support physicians and other health-care professionals with essential administrative support. NorQuest’s Medical Office Assistant program helps you get into the workforce quickly, and develop skills to perform a variety of tasks including scheduling, billing, and communications, in addition to using current office technology and software.

CAREER POTENTIAL Graduates find work in medical offices, physical therapy clinics, diagnostic imaging labs, hospitals, and community health centres. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Length: three months (including VETERINARY OFFICE ASSISTANT

150-hour practicum) NEW • 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or norquest.ca/voa Delivery: full-time 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent Location: Edmonton, hybrid, online CREDENTIAL: Certificate • 65% in High School Prep Term start: fall, winter, spring As a valued member of the team Mathematics (MATH 1905) or Tuition & fees: $4,038.50 in clinical, emergency, or specialty 50% in Mathematics 10-3 or International tuition & fees: $10,792.50 hospital settings, veterinary office equivalent1 assistants support veterinarians 2 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Additional practicum requirements and technicians with essential • Conditional or provisional admission3 • 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or administrative and basic veterinary 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 or medicine skills. Get into the workforce ELP REQUIREMENTS4 equivalent quickly and develop skills in customer • CLBA no section score below 8, or • 65% in High School Prep service, communications, current office • IELTS Academic 6.5, no section Mathematics (MATH 1905) or technology, and more. BUSINESS STUDIES PROGRAMS 50% in Mathematics 10-3 or score below 6, or equivalent1 CAREER POTENTIAL • TOEFL iBT 84, no section • Additional practicum requirements2 Graduates find entry-level score below 21, or opportunities in the field of animal • Conditional or provisional admission3 • CELPIP General 8, no section sciences and may work in veterinary score below 7, or 4 offices, clinics, or hospitals. ELP REQUIREMENTS • CAEL 60, no section score • CLBA no section score below 8, or Length: three months (including below 60, or 150-hour practicum) • IELTS Academic 6.5, no section • Minimum 80% in ESLS 8000 or 8100, score below 6, or Delivery: full-time and 80% in ESLW 8000 or 8100, or 50% in ESLG 1860 and 1861 • TOEFL iBT 84, no section Location: Edmonton, online score below 21, or Term start: fall, winter • CELPIP General 8, no section Tuition & fees: $4,038.50 score below 7, or International tuition & fees: $10,792.50 • CAEL 60, no section score below 60, or • Minimum 80% in ESLS 8000 or 8100, and 80% in ESLW 8000 or 8100, or 50% in ESLG 1860 and 1861

norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 19 COMMUNITY STUDIES “I just have this insatiable appetite for new knowledge,” says 2018 President’s Medal winner Dwight Phillips. After arriving in Canada from Jamaica in 2014, Philips kept busy volunteering in the community and found an opportunity for formal education in NorQuest’s Community Support Worker program.

— Read his story in Community Impact 2018

20 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019–2020 ADDICTIONS RECOVERY COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER PRACTITIONER norquest.ca/csw norquest.ca/arp CREDENTIAL: Certificate CREDENTIAL: Certificate This exciting certificate program This post-diploma certificate builds provides you with the knowledge and upon students’ previous training and skills to serve one of four distinct areas: experience and provides health and immigrants and refugees, Indigenous human services professionals with Peoples, individuals with disabilities, the knowledge and skills to work with and older adults. You will have the clients experiencing substance use and opportunity to focus your training to concurrent disorders. support the growth and development of individuals and families and help CAREER POTENTIAL build stronger communities. Graduates may enter the field of addictions recovery or pursue further CAREER POTENTIAL education at the bachelor’s and Graduates are prepared for employment master’s levels in areas such as social in frontline human service delivery work, addictions, mental health, settings such as immigrant settlement program administration, management, agencies, Indigenous child and family and research. service agencies, group homes, Length: eight months (including ethno-specific community service 15 hours community service learning) organizations, and emergency shelters. Delivery: full-time Length: nine months (including 200-hour practicum and 45 hours Location: Edmonton, hybrid community service learning) Term start: fall Delivery: full-time Tuition & fees: $6,040 Location: Edmonton International tuition & fees: $15,918 Term start: fall, winter ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Tuition & fees: $6,463.50 • Post-secondary diploma or degree International tuition & fees: $19,485.50 in health, human services, or social sciences; or active licensure in ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Canada with a health or human • 60% in English 30-1 or English 30-2 COMMUNITY STUDIES PROGRAMS services governing body or equivalent or 60% in ESLG 1898 • Additional practicum requirements2 and ESLG 1899 2 • Conditional or provisional admission3 • Additional practicum requirements • Conditional or provisional admission3 ELP REQUIREMENTS4 4 • CLBA no section score below 8, or ELP REQUIREMENTS • IELTS Academic 6.5, no section • CLBA no section score below 7, or score below 6, or • IELTS Academic 6, no section • TOEFL iBT 84, no section score below 5.5, or score below 21, or • TOEFL iBT 71, or • CELPIP General 8, no section • CELPIP General 7, no section score below 7, or score below 6, or • CAEL 60, no section score • CAEL 60, or below 60, or • Minimum 80% in ESLS 7000 or 7100, • Minimum 80% in ESLS 8000 or 8100, and 80% in ESLW 7000 or 7100 and 80% in ESLW 8000 or 8100 or 50% in ESLG 1860 and 1861

norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 21 EARLY LEARNING Year 2 Only diploma MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY AND CHILD CARE (for certificate graduates): PRACTITIONER norquest.ca/elcc Length: eight months (including norquest.ca/mhrp 400 hours of practicums) CREDENTIALS: Certificate or Diploma CREDENTIAL: Certificate Delivery: full-time, part-time Learn to provide quality child care Location: Edmonton This post-diploma certificate provides in a variety of settings and plan Term start: fall, winter, spring health and human services professionals appropriate activities for children with the knowledge and skills to work Tuition & fees: $5,277 in your care. Knowledge of child with clients experiencing mental health International tuition & fees: $14,169 development, family dynamics, play, and concurrent disorders. and program planning will equip you ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS to support the healthy development CAREER POTENTIAL Certificate, Diploma: of children though child-centred Graduates may enter the mental health learning experiences. • 60% in English 30-1 or English 30-2 or field or pursue further education at equivalent or 60% in ESLG 1898 the bachelor’s and master’s level in The certificate program prepares and ESLG 1899 areas such as social work, addictions, graduates for Child Development 2 mental health, program administration, Worker certification, and the diploma • Additional practicum requirements 3 management, and research. programs prepare graduates for Child • Conditional or provisional admission Development Supervisor certification Diploma-Year 2 Only: Length: eight months (including from Alberta Human Services. 120-hour practicum and 15 hours • NorQuest College Early Learning and community service learning) Child Care certificate or equivalent CAREER POTENTIAL Delivery: full-time • Conditional or provisional admission3 Graduates have diverse opportunities Location: Edmonton, hybrid to provide child-care services in ELP REQUIREMENTS4 Term start: winter daycares, day homes, and other programs. The child-care field is an • CLBA no section score below 8, or Tuition & fees: $5,054 above-average growth profession with • IELTS Academic 6.5, no section International tuition & fees: $13,136 an increasing demand for employees. score below 6, or ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Certificate: • TOEFL iBT 84, no section score below 21, or • Post-secondary diploma or degree Length: eight months (including in health, human services, or social 400 hours of practicums) • CELPIP General 8, no section sciences; or active licensure in score below 7, or Delivery: full-time, part-time Canada with a health or human • CAEL 60, no section score services governing body Location: Edmonton below 60, or • Additional practicum requirements2 Term start: fall, winter, spring • Minimum 80% in ESLS 8000 or 8100, • Conditional or provisional admission3 Tuition & fees: $5,262 and 80% in ESLW 8000 or 8100 or International tuition & fees: $14,154 50% in ESLG 1860 and 1861 ELP REQUIREMENTS4 Diploma: • CLBA no section score below 8, or Length: 16 months • IELTS Academic 6.5, no section (including 800 hours of practicums) score below 6, or Delivery: full-time, part-time • TOEFL iBT 84, no section Location: Edmonton score below 21, or Term start: fall, winter, spring • CELPIP General 8, no section Tuition & fees: $10,539 score below 7, or International tuition & fees: $28,323 • CAEL 60, no section score below 60, or • Minimum 80% in ESLS 8000 or 8100, and 80% in ESLW 8000 or 8100 or 50% in ESLG 1860 and 1861

22 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019–2020 SOCIAL WORK ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS norquest.ca/sw • 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or equivalent CREDENTIAL: Diploma • Documentary evidence (i.e., a letter NorQuest’s Social Work diploma from the agency involved) of having program has a unique multicultural completed at least 100 voluntary focus to best prepare you to help and/or paid work hours in the your clients. In addition to learning human services field the foundations of social work, • Additional practicum requirements2 this program emphasizes the value • Conditional or provisional admission3 of human diversity and teaches the practice of social work within ELP REQUIREMENTS4 a supportive and empowering • CLBA no section score below 8, or environment. • IELTS Academic 6.5, no section score below 6, or

CAREER POTENTIAL COMMUNITY STUDIES PROGRAMS Graduates are employed in government • TOEFL iBT 84, no section and non-government settings in areas score below 21, or such as child and youth protection, • CELPIP General 8, no section addictions counselling, family support, score below 7, or and other related fields. • CAEL 60, no section score Length: two years (including below 60, or 700 hours of practicums) • Minimum 80% in ESLS 8000 or 8100, Delivery: full-time and 80% in ESLW 8000 or 8100 or Location: Edmonton 50% in ESLG 1860 and 1861 Term start: fall Tuition & fees: $12,681 International tuition & fees: $38,109

norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 23 HEALTH STUDIES Simulation enhances safety in the health-care field, and NorQuest embraces this as a key learning strategy with technology and innovation in our Interdisciplinary Simulation Centre. Students in health and community studies programs bridge the gap between theory and practice with experiential and reflective learning in a safe environment.

24 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019–2020 ADVANCED EDUCATION IN HEALTH CARE AIDE ELP REQUIREMENTS4 ORTHOPAEDICS FOR LPNS norquest.ca/hca • CLBA no section score below 7, or norquest.ca/ortho • IELTS Academic 6, no section CREDENTIAL: Certificate CREDENTIAL: Certificate score below 5.5, or NorQuest’s Health Care Aide program • TOEFL iBT 71, or This post-diploma program prepares is among the largest in Canada and • CELPIP General 7, no section licensed practical nurses with the prepares you to be a part of a score below 6, or knowledge and skills for a specialized health-care team in a variety of • CAEL 60, or career in orthopaedics. It consists different settings, providing frontline of three courses and a 300-hour care to clients in need of assistance. • Minimum 80% in ESLS 7000 or 7100 practicum. Further your understanding (or BHCA 1100 or equivalent), and of anatomy and physiology in relation CAREER POTENTIAL 80% in ESLW 7000 or 7100 (or BHCA to orthopaedics and orthopaedic Graduates find work in continuing 1101 or equivalent) radiology, assessment, and trauma. care institutions, home care agencies, group homes, assisted or supportive CAREER POTENTIAL living, day programs, specialized care Graduates are prepared to work in centres and programs, acute care emergency departments, cast rooms, hospitals, and private care. and orthopaedic patient care areas. Length: 23 weeks (including Length: varies 200 hours of practicums) Delivery: full-time, part-time Delivery: full-time, part-time Location: online Location: Edmonton, Drayton Valley, Term start: monthly Wetaskiwin, online, workplace Tuition & fees: $2,017.50 Term start: fall, winter, monthly International tuition & fees: $4,641.50 Tuition & fees: $3,767.50 International tuition & fees: $9,617.50 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Workplace tuition: $1,025 • Active registration with a college (If you are interested in the for licensed practical nurses workplace delivery option, • Minimum of 3,600 hours consult your employer) (approximately two years) current

acute care experience as an LPN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS HEALTH STUDIES PROGRAMS • Informal interview with the • Minimum of English Language Arts program instructor 10-1 (or provincial equivalent) or • Additional clinical practice successful completion of NorQuest requirements2 College academic assessment • Conditional or provisional admission3 • For workplace admission: the requirement listed above, and you must be currently employed as a frontline caregiver with a participating agency • Additional practicum requirements2 • Conditional or provisional admission3

norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 25 HEALTH CARE AIDE PRIOR MEDICAL DEVICE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN LEARNING ASSESSMENT REPROCESSING TECHNICIAN norquest.ca/pt AND RECOGNITION (PLAR) norquest.ca/mdrt norquest.ca/hca-plar CREDENTIAL: Diploma CREDENTIAL: Certificate CREDENTIAL: Certificate In this nationally accredited diploma Learn to perform the critical work program, you will acquire the This certification process is for of sterilizing, packaging, and storing knowledge and skills needed to individuals with directly related surgical and medical instruments in work in this fast-paced and highly work experience from the past three order to prevent and control the respected occupation. This includes years, but who do not currently have spread of infection. You will be dispensing prescriptions, compounding a certificate that is recognized in prepared to write the Medical Device medications, preparing sterile products, Alberta. You will receive an individual Reprocessing Technician certification and providing patient care. learner plan for self-study and skills exam through the Canadian assessment to achieve the level of Standards Association. CAREER POTENTIAL proficiency required for the Health Pharmacy technicians work for Care Aide certificate. CAREER POTENTIAL hospitals, community pharmacies, Length: four months Graduates find work in medical device pharmaceutical companies, and reprocessing departments of hospitals Delivery: part-time insurance companies. and health providers. This field is Location: online Length: two years (including growing steadily with an increasing 320 hours of practicums) Term start: fall, winter demand for well-trained technicians. Delivery: full-time Note: Tuition and fees are based on individual learner plans. Length: 27 weeks (including Location: Edmonton 400-hour practicum) Term start: fall ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Delivery: full-time Tuition & fees: $12,444 • Minimum of English Language Arts Location: Edmonton International tuition & fees: $32,364 10-1 (or provincial equivalent) or Term start: fall Note: Additional fees apply for successful completion of NorQuest Tuition & fees: $5,668 optional courses. College academic assessment International tuition & fees: $15,765 • 600 hours of experience in the last ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS three years as a health-care worker, ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or documented with a proof-of- • 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 70% in English Language Arts 30-2 employment letter from 70% in English Language Arts 30-2 or or equivalent your employer(s) equivalent • 60% in Mathematics 30-1 or • Conditional or provisional admission3 • Additional practicum requirements2 Mathematics 30-2 or equivalent1 3 ELP REQUIREMENTS4 • Conditional or provisional admission • 60% in Biology 30 or equivalent • 60% in Chemistry 30 or equivalent • CLBA no section score below 7, or ELP REQUIREMENTS4 • High school diploma, GED, • IELTS Academic 6, no section • CLBA no section score below 8, or score below 5.5, or or equivalent • IELTS Academic 6.5, no section • Successful completion of NorQuest • TOEFL iBT 71, or score below 6, or College Pharmacy Technician • CELPIP General 7, no section • TOEFL iBT 84, no section program arithmetic assessment score below 6, or score below 21, or • Additional practicum requirements2 • CAEL 60, or • CELPIP General 8, no section • Conditional or provisional admission3 • Minimum 80% in ESLS 7000 or 7100 score below 7, or (or BHCA 1100 or equivalent, and 80% • CAEL 60, no section score in ESLW 7000 or 7100 (or BHCA 1101 below 60, or or equivalent) • Minimum 80% in ESLS 8000 or 8100, and 80% in ESLW 8000 or 8100, or 50% in ESLG 1860 and 1861

26 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019–2020 ELP REQUIREMENTS4 PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • IELTS Academic 6.5, no section score norquest.ca/pta • 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or below 6, or 70% in English Language Arts 30-2 CREDENTIAL: Diploma • TOEFL iBT 91, no score below: or equivalent 21 listening, 23 speaking, 22 reading, The Physical Therapy Assistant diploma • 50% in Mathematics 10C or 1 25 writing, or program prepares you with the equivalent • MELAB 81, no score below: 80 theoretical knowledge and therapeutic • 60% in Biology 30 or equivalent listening, 3+ speaking, 83 reading, skills needed to assist patients in • Additional practicum requirements2 80 writing, or overcoming physical injury or disability. • Conditional or provisional admission3 • CanTEST no score below: 4.5 Note: The Physical Therapy Assistant listening, 4.5 speaking, 4.5 reading, program is under review and exciting ELP REQUIREMENTS4 changes are anticipated for 2019-20. 4 writing • CLBA no section score below 8, or See website for up-to-date information. • Graduation from an approved • IELTS Academic 6.5, no section

Canadian high school with at least HEALTH STUDIES PROGRAMS CAREER POTENTIAL score below 6, or three consecutive years of full-time • TOEFL iBT 84, no section academic study and satisfactory Graduates find work in rehabilitation score below 21, or completion of Grade 12 English hospitals, acute care centres, physical or equivalent. The high school's therapy clinics, continuing care centres, • CELPIP General 8, no section language of instruction must be specialized care facilities, schools, and score below 7, or English. A GED is not acceptable. home care programs. • CAEL 60, no section score • Successful completion of a Length: 16 months (including 480 hours below 60, or recognized Canadian undergraduate of practicums) • Minimum 80% in ESLS 8000 or 8100, degree program at a post-secondary Delivery: full-time, part-time and 80% in ESLW 8000 or 8100, or institution where the language of Location: Edmonton, online 50% in ESLG 1860 and 1861 instruction is English Term start: fall Note: Language proficiency standards Tuition & fees: $9,457 are established by the Alberta College International tuition & fees: $25,393 of Pharmacists and NAPRA. No other evidence of ELP will be accepted. See website for details.

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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. Length: up to five years (including 465 hours of practicums) PRACTICAL NURSE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Delivery: full-time, part-time norquest.ca/pn • 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or Location: online 70% in English Language Arts 30-2 or Term start: fall, winter, spring CREDENTIAL: Diploma equivalent Note: Tuition and fees are based on the One of the largest in Canada, • 60% in Biology 30 or equivalent number of courses taken. NorQuest’s Practical Nurse program • 60% in Mathematics 20-1 or 70% will prepare you to play a vital, in Mathematics 20-2 or 50% ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS frontline role in providing high-quality in Mathematics 30-1 or 60% in • Graduate of a Practical Nurse care to clients in a variety of Mathematics 30-2 or equivalent program in Canada, or graduate of health-care settings. (Grade of 60% in MATH 1524)1 an RN/Bachelor of Nursing program • Additional practicum requirements2 outside of Canada CAREER POTENTIAL • Conditional or provisional admission3 • Documentation from the College Licensed practical nurses are employed of Licensed Practical Nurses For online delivery: in acute care hospitals, continuing care of Alberta or other provincial/ centres, community care settings, client • All requirements noted above national professional association homes, clinics, and doctors’ offices. • A minimum of C- in ANPH 1001 and verifying you were licensed with a Length: two years (including ANPH 1002 professional body 680 hours of practicums) Note: Additional requirements apply • Additional practicum requirements2 Delivery: full-time, part-time for Practical Nurse for Health Care Aide • Provisional admission may be offered Location: Edmonton, Wetaskiwin, applicants. See website for details. to applicants with lower English online, hybrid Language Proficiency levels. See ELP REQUIREMENTS4 Term start: fall, winter, monthly website for details. • IELTS Academic no score below: Tuition & fees: $13,385.50 4 7.5 listening, 7 speaking, ELP REQUIREMENTS International tuition & fees: $40,131.50 6.5 reading, 7 writing, or • IELTS Academic no score below: • TOEFL iBT 94, or 7.5 listening, 7 speaking, 6.5 reading, 7 writing, or • CELBAN no score below: 10 listening, 8 speaking, 8 reading, 7 writing, or • TOEFL iBT 94, or • Minimum 50% in ESLG 1860 and 1861 • CELBAN no score below: 10 listening, 8 speaking, 8 reading, 7 writing, or • Minimum 50% in ESLG 1860 and 1861 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.

28 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019–2020 THERAPEUTIC RECREATION Diploma: ELP REQUIREMENTS4 norquest.ca/tr • 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or • CLBA no section score below 8, or 70% in English Language Arts 30-2 or • IELTS Academic 6.5, no section CREDENTIALS: Certificate or Diploma equivalent score below 6, or Learn how to enhance your clients’ • 50% in Biology 30 or equivalent • TOEFL iBT 84, no section quality of life through leisure • Completion of the certifi cate score below 21, or activities. The certificate focuses on program or equivalent and/or • CELPIP General 8, no section the knowledge and skills required permission from the program chair score below 7, or to plan, implement, and evaluate 2 • Additional practicum requirements • CAEL 60, no section score individual and group therapeutic • Conditional or provisional admission3 below 60, or recreation and social activities. • Minimum 80% in ESLS 8000 or 8100, The diploma focuses on the concepts, and 80% in ESLW 8000 or 8100 or theory, and practical experiences 50% in ESLG 1860 and 1861 related to leadership and critical thinking, and prepares graduates to work more independently. The diploma program allows students to meet the requirements for professional membership in the Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association and continue on to pursue a university degree.

CAREER POTENTIAL Graduates are qualifi ed to work in continuing care, assisted living, hospitals, lodges, and day program settings. Length: one year certifi cate (including 320-hour practicum), two year diploma (including 640 hours of practicums) Delivery: full-time, part-time Location: Edmonton, online Term start: fall, winter, spring Certifi cate: Tuition & fees: $6,214.50 HEALTH STUDIES PROGRAMS International tuition & fees: $16,423.50 Diploma: Tuition & fees: $11,515 International tuition & fees: $30,439

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Certifi cate: • 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 70% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent • 50% in Biology 30 or equivalent • Conditional or provisional admission3

norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 29 ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS “Our new Arts and Sciences program provides an exciting opportunity at NorQuest—for students to begin their coursework toward an Arts or Sciences degree. Plus, we have great student supports in place, small class sizes, and fantastic instructors!”

— LEIGH DYRDA, Program Chair

30 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019–2020 ARTS AND SCIENCES • PSYC 1050 Courses listed under Arts and

NEW norquest.ca/arts Foundations of Human Behaviour Sciences can be taken individually • PSYC 1060 for university transfer through CREDENTIAL: Course credits Psychology for Health-Care Open Studies. Professionals Begin your post-secondary journey at NorQuest College with our new • PSYC 2010 Arts and Sciences university transfer Developmental Psychology: program. Complete up to 30 credits, Human Life Span which can be transferred to the second • PSYC 2450 year of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor Abnormal Psychology - Psychiatric of Sciences degree, or towards Conditions and Interventions completion of a NorQuest health or • SOCI 1000 community studies program. Introduction to the Study of Society Our student advisors will help you • SOCI 2025 design your own program of study and Criminology build an academic plan that will help • WMST2010 you achieve your goals. Women's and Gender Studies COURSES: Length: eight months • ANTH 1000 Delivery: full-time, part-time Introduction to Anthropology Location: Edmonton • ARTH 1002 Term start: fall Introduction to Art History Tuition & fees: $5,571 • BIOL 1007 International tuition & fees: $14,841 Introduction to Cell Biology Note: Tuition costs listed are based on • BUSD 1002 five three-credit courses. Your tuition and Microeconomics fees may vary depending on the number • BUSD 1008 of credits and courses taken. Macroeconomics ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • CHEM 1001 • 65% in English Language Arts 30-1 or

Introduction to Chemistry ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS equivalent • CLTR 2228 3 Comparative Literature and • Conditional or provisional admission Popular Culture ELP REQUIREMENTS4 • COMM 1001 • CLBA no section score below 8, or Introduction to Communications • IELTS Academic 6.5, no section • ENGL 1011 score below 6, or Introduction to Literary Analysis • TOEFL iBT 84, no section • ENGL 2510 score below 21, or Scientific and Technical Writing • CELPIP General 8, no section • ENGL 2550 score below 7, or Introduction to Composition • CAEL 60, no section score • HEED 1000 below 60, or Health Education: Individual Health and Wellness • Minimum 80% in ESLS 8000 or 8100, and 80% in ESLW 8000 or 8100, or • INST 1000 50% in ESLG 1860 and 1861 Introduction to Indigenous Studies • POLS 1010 Canadian Politics: Institutions and Issues • PSYC 1040 Introduction to Psychology

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At NorQuest College, we see potential ACADEMIC UPGRADING in students where others may see barriers. We are recognized and valued Academic Upgrading for our foundational programming, which equips hundreds of learners each Foundations year with the skills to move forward for Learning and succeed, either by furthering their Youth in Transition education or entering the workforce. We are a leader in academic upgrading EMPLOYMENT and English language training with PREPARATION expertise in intercultural education to help new Canadians begin successful Apprenticeship Prep careers and lives in Canada. Day Home Provider For over 50 years, we have worked Transitions to to eliminate barriers of language and Employment lack of workplace skills and provided education that opens doors for people ENGLISH LANGUAGE from all walks of life. TRAINING

ESL Intensive Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 33 ACADEMIC UPGRADING “It is important to help the youth because we know they are the future,” says YIT student Mekdes Tadesse, 25, who moved to Canada from Kenya in 2014. She plans to use YIT the way it was intended: finish the program, advance to academic upgrading, and then move on to post-secondary studies. She wants to become a social worker.

34 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019–2020 ACADEMIC UPGRADING FOUNDATIONS FOR LEARNING YOUTH IN TRANSITION norquest.ca/au norquest.ca/ffl norquest.ca/yit

CREDENTIAL: Course credits CREDENTIAL: Course credits CREDENTIAL: Course credits

NorQuest College operates as an Delivered in partnership with Designed to increase academic and accredited high school and offers Community Adult Learning Programs personal communication skills for courses that follow the Alberta (CALPs) throughout our region, English as a Second Language (ESL) Education curriculum and prepare you Foundations for Learning includes a youth ages 17–25, this full-time program to continue your studies at NorQuest range of 12-week online courses that will prepare you to transition into or another post-secondary institution. allow you to strengthen your academic further post-secondary education and Length: varies dependent on skills in your home community. Take offers small class sizes and a supportive learner needs courses online with in-person support learning environment. at your local CALP. Delivery: full-time, part-time Length: 4–30 months dependent Length: varies dependent on on learner needs Location: Edmonton, Drayton Valley, learner needs Wetaskiwin, Whitecourt, online Delivery: full-time Delivery: full-time, part-time Term start: fall, winter, spring Location: Edmonton Location: online Tuition & fees: $2,792.79 Term start: fall, winter Term start: varies International tuition & fees: $6,272.79 Note: There are no tuition or fees (based on three five-credit courses) Note: Tuition and fees vary by course for eligible students. load taken. Note: Tuition and fees vary by course ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS load taken. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • NorQuest College academic ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Recommended that applicants take skills assessment a NorQuest College placement • Alberta Education high school • First language other than English assessment to determine the transcript current within the last appropriate levels of study ELP REQUIREMENTS4 five years or NorQuest College • CLBPT or CLBA no section score placement assessment ELP REQUIREMENTS4 below 5, or 4 • CLBA no section score below 5, or ELP REQUIREMENTS • IELTS Academic 5, or • IELTS Academic 5, or • CLBPT or CLBA no section score • TOEFL iBT 40, or below 5, or • TOEFL iBT 40, or • CELPIP General 5, or • IELTS Academic 5, or • CELPIP General 5, or • Minimum 80% in ESLS 5000 or 5100, ACADEMIC UPGRADING PROGRAMS • TOEFL iBT 40, or • Minimum 80% in ESLS 5000 or 5100, and 80% in ESLW 5000 or 5100 • CELPIP General 5, or and 80% in ESLW 5000 or 5100 • Minimum 80% in ESLS 5000 or 5100, and 80% in ESLW 5000 or 5100

norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 35 EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION “NorQuest helped me a lot. As a newcomer to Canada I didn’t know how to communicate with others effectively here. Now, my education has given me a lot of experience and knowledge to succeed in business.”

— SAMINA YASMIN, Day Home Provider

36 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019–2020 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 academic Our program is designed to provide need to prepare for the trade entrance and occupational skills through the employment preparation training exam and entry into any one of 45 content of early childhood training. for adults with mild cognitive designated trades. The focus of the Learn programming, job presentation developmental disabilities. program is on upgrading, practical trades skills, and how to run a home-based day Through a combination of classroom training, and facilitated work experience. home business. and workplace instruction, students will Length: seven months (including This program is designed for English acquire training on current equipment, 365 hours field experience) language learners. an understanding of current workplace Delivery: full-time practices, and increased self-confidence 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: $16,236 provider or work in a child-care centre. CAREER POTENTIAL International tuition & fees: $47,676 Length: 10 months (including 110 hours Graduates may find jobs in a variety field experience) of fields, including food service, ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS warehousing, and other service Delivery: full-time • Grade 8 English Language Arts and industries. Location: Edmonton Mathematics or equivalent Length: 10 months (including 450 hours Term start: fall work experience) ELP REQUIREMENTS4 Tuition & fees: $13,730.50 Delivery: full-time • CLBPT or CLBA no section International tuition & fees: $38,498.50 score below 5, or Location: Edmonton • IELTS Academic 5, or ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Term start: fall • TOEFL iBT 40, or • Grade 5 in reading and writing or Tuition & fees: $12,720.99 equivalent International tuition & fees: $34,693.49 • CELPIP General 5, or • Police Information Check • Minimum 80% in ESLS 5000 or 5100, ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Intervention Record Check and 80% in ESLW 5000 or 5100 • History of special education (school 2 • Additional practicum requirements records, standardized testing, etc.) ELP REQUIREMENTS4 • Admission interview with a NorQuest College counsellor

• CBLT or CLBA no section EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS PREPARATION score below 4, or • Ability to participate in a group setting • IELTS Academic 4, or • Ability to function independently in • TOEFL iBT 32, or class and at the work site • CELPIP General 4, or • Readiness for employment • Minimum 80% in ESLS 4000 or 4100, and 80% in ESLW 4000 or 4100

norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 37 ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING “The LINC Volunteer Course is making me involved in the Canadian environment. During that volunteer course, it was a good chance to meet people, to try and improve my language.”

— AHMED ELKHATEB, Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program student

38 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019–2020 ESL INTENSIVE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR norquest.ca/esl NEWCOMERS TO CANADA (LINC) norquest.ca/linc CREDENTIAL: Course credits CREDENTIAL: Course credits Improve your English language listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills Are you new to Canada? NorQuest to prepare for further education or College supports your settlement employment. All courses are four in Alberta and Canada and offers months long. Free placement testing courses that will help you improve is available, and your program will be English language skills and develop tailored to suit your needs. essential skills. We also offer English for Specific Our classes range from basic literacy Purposes courses so you can acquire the to CLB 7, as well as specialized courses language needed for studies and work in LINC American Sign Language (LINC in health and business. ASL), Youth LINC, LINC Volunteer, Prep for Online Learning, and several CAREER POTENTIAL employment related options. Achieve English skills are vital for success and your education goals with flexible promotion in any job or career in deliveries that allow you to study Canada. NorQuest’s ESL Intensive at your own pace and at a time of program helps you become qualified your choice. for more and better jobs. CAREER POTENTIAL Length: varies dependent on learner needs Students who complete the program will have the basic language skills and Delivery: full-time, part-time settlement knowledge they need to Location: Edmonton, hybrid, online better integrate into the Canadian Term start: fall, winter, spring community and pursue further Tuition & fees: $2,636.50 education or career options. International tuition & fees: $5,156.50 Length: varies dependent on (based on two seven-credit courses) learner needs Note: Tuition and fees vary by course Delivery: full-time, part-time load taken. Location: Edmonton, hybrid, ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS online, rural Term start: fall, winter, spring • NorQuest College language Note: There are no tuition and fees placement assessment to determine TRAININGPROGRAMS ENGLISH LANGUAGE for eligible students. Tuition is funded course level by Immigration, Refugees, and • Other standardized tests (CLBPT, Citizenship Canada. CLBA, IELTS, TOEFL, and CELPIP) may also be considered ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • A permanent resident • A CLB assessment taken within the last six months

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NorQuest Continuing Education has CONTINUING exciting training opportunities to help EDUCATION you get where you’re going. Begin your career as a fi refi ghter with Firefi ghter Training our Firefi ghter Training program. This Flight Attendant program is designed to give you all the skills and knowledge needed to Hospitality Management become a fi refi ghter and integral member of any department. Explore a career that will take you to new heights, literally! Our Flight Attendant training will equip you for a career where travel, culture, and adventure abound. Or, prepare for a career in the hospitality industry with specialized programs and courses that will build skills and confi dence.

norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 41 CONTINUING EDUCATION “The instructors were excellent and informative, and the students were very good at helping one another. My training certainly opened my eyes and made me a lot more confident going into this position. I love what I do.”

— SHAWNA J. SERNIAK, Hospitality Management

42 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019–2020 FIREFIGHTER TRAINING FLIGHT ATTENDANT HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT norquest.ca/fire norquest.ca/flight norquest.ca/hospitality

CREDENTIAL: Completion certificate CREDENTIAL: Completion certificate CREDENTIAL: Completion certificate

The Firefighter Training (NFPA 1001) Prepare for an exciting career in Our Hospitality Management program qualifies you for Pro Board® aviation. From medical incidents to program offers an introduction to certification and IFSAC certifications, in-flight emergencies and procedures, the hospitality industry and includes and is designed to give you all the our experienced instructors will give four specializations to help grow your knowledge and skills needed to you the tools and knowledge you career: become a firefighter and integral need to start your career as a flight • Accounting and Finance member of any department. With 10 attendant. Gain a clear understanding of weeks of classroom or six months of revenue management, competency CAREER POTENTIAL online learning, and three weeks of in control processes used to reduce practical skills training, you will gain the Upon successful completion, you costs, and basic financial principles essential skills needed to suppress fires, can work for a major airline or in the related to the hospitality sector. save lives, protect property and the corporate or private sectors. • Food and Beverage environment, and react to situations Length: 36 hours This specialization focuses on involving hazardous materials or Delivery: full-time, part-time food and beverage operations weapons of mass destruction. Location: Edmonton management and the strict handling guidelines required for exceptional CAREER POTENTIAL Term start: fall guest service. Planning and financial Upon successful completion, you Tuition & fees: $1,900 concepts will also be explored. have the opportunity to work with fire departments, industry, or other • Rooms Division emergency response agencies. Gain a comprehensive look at hotel operations, including how to manage Length: varies the front office and housekeeping Delivery: full-time, part-time operations, knowledge of security Location: online and loss prevention, and facilities Term start: open enrolment management. Tuition & fees: $6,999 • Sales and Marketing Acquire skills and knowledge in ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS leadership, revenue management, sales and marketing, convention • At least 18 years of age at the time management, and accounting of application

principles related to hotels and CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS • Minimum 50% in English Language restaurants. Arts 30-1 or 30-22 • Standard First Aid with CPR Level C CAREER POTENTIAL • Physical Activity Readiness Upon successful completion, you can Questionnaire (PAR-Q) work in various positions in the lodging and food and beverage industries. • Additional practicum requirements2 Length: 10 weeks per course 4 ELP REQUIREMENTS Delivery: part-time • CLBA no section score below 7, or Location: online • IELTS Academic 6, no section score Term start: fall, winter, spring, summer below 5.5, or Tuition & fees: $800 • TOEFL iBT 71, or • CELPIP General 7, no section score below 6, or • CAEL 60, or • Minimum 80% in ESLS 7000 or 7100 and ESLW 7000 or 7100

norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 43 42 APPLY

At NorQuest College, we understand FUNDING YOUR that our learners come with varying EDUCATION levels of education and we assist them at the times and places that meet Government their needs. student loans We help identify their strengths, work Scholarships, bursaries, on their areas of need, and move them and awards towards exciting learning paths and life- changing careers. Grant funding Indigenous student funding Emergency funding Education and training benefit for veterans

HOW TO APPLY

Credit programs Continuing Education programs and courses Open Studies

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norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 45 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 Qualified Indigenous students may be part-time post-secondary programs. eligible for additional grants or loans. When you apply for loans, you will Other sources of funding may be available automatically be considered for through your band education counsellor government grants. or Indigenous agencies. Indigenous student funding can include grants, loans, Bill C-31, SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES, and Métis funding. AND AWARDS Available to all students, bursaries and EMERGENCY FUNDING awards may be program-specific or general We realize that emergencies can happen to for all programs. Criteria may be based anyone in any situation. Depending on your on financial need, academic achievement, circumstances, our scholarships and bursaries leadership, community service, and advisor may be able to help you with a contribution to campus life. Visit short-term loan. The college provides loans norquest.ca/awards for application to registered students on an emergency forms and more information. basis once per term if needed.

GRANT FUNDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING Alberta Works Income Support is available BENEFIT FOR VETERANS to students who meet specific eligibility This new benefit, supported by the criteria and is designed to assist people Government of Canada, will provide Veterans with financial need in completing their with at least six years of service with funding training goals. Programs that are eligible up to $40,000 and Veterans with at least for this funding include Academic 12 years of service with funding up to Upgrading, Apprenticeship Prep, Day Home $80,000 to cover tuition, course materials, Provider, ESL Intensive, and Transitions and some incidentals and living expenses. to Employment. Some grant funding also includes living expenses. There are also grants for loan applicants.

Don’t delay—apply early for funding. Get started today at norquest.ca/funding

46 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019–2020 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION

What is the best way to apply?

Apply online! It’s quick and easy. Start by reviewing our website for information about your program of interest to ensure you meet the admission requirements. Then visit applyalberta.ca to submit your application. Plus when you apply online, you don’t need to request transcripts separately from Alberta Education or any other post-secondary institution you have attended in Alberta—they are automatically sent directly to NorQuest. APPLY

norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 47 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 fi rst 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-transferrable not need to pay for and provide offi cial 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 specifi c criteria for your program of choice, 4 Pay your application fee with a credit card, ensure you meet program requirements, and Visa Debit, or INTERAC® Online and submit select your preferred method of delivery. your application. 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 Offi ce 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.

48 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019–2020 ACADEMIC SCHEDULE

2019 Winter Accepting applications Feb 1, 2018 Term begins/Tuition due Jan 7, 2019 CONTINUING EDUCATION Term ends Apr 26, 2019 PROGRAMS AND COURSES Spring You do not need to apply for admission for most Accepting applications Jun 1, 2018 continuing education programs and courses. To register, follow these steps: Term begins/Tuition due May 6, 2019 1 Review specific course information, including Term ends Aug 23, 2019 prerequisites, to make sure each course is right for you. Fall Accepting applications Oct 1, 2018 2 Register and pay online for most continuing education programs and courses. Some courses Term begins/Tuition due Sep 3, 2019 require you to complete the Non-Credit Registration form found at norquest.ca/apply Term ends Dec 18, 2019 and submit it to the Office of the Registrar. Full payment of fees is required upon registration to: 2020 NorQuest College Office of the Registrar Winter 10215 108 Street NW Accepting applications Feb 1, 2019 Edmonton, AB T5J 1L6 Term begins/Tuition due Jan 6, 2020 OPEN STUDIES Term ends Apr 24, 2020 1 New and former Open Studies students must Spring submit an Application of Admission and pay the one-time application fee ($95). Apply Accepting applications Jun 1, 2019 online at applyalberta.ca and choose Open Term begins/Tuition due May 4, 2020 Studies as your program. Term ends Aug 21, 2020 2 Once your application has been processed, an email will be sent to your MyMail account with Note: Dates may be subject to change. instructions for registering in your courses. Full payment of tuition and fees is due upon registration. Visit norquest.ca/academicschedule 3 For in-person classes, register a minimum of for more details five business days before the start date. For online classes, regular online registration APPLY rules apply. Note: Registration opens on the first of the month prior to the first day of the term.

norquest.ca [email protected] 780.644.6000 1.866.534.7218 49 FOOTNOTES

Note: Tuition and fees are approximate and based on those listed for 2018–2019. Tuition and fees for 2019–2020 will be finalized in spring 2019. Visitnorquest.ca/tuition for details.

1 MATH REQUIREMENTS If it has been 10 or more years since you completed mathematics courses (e.g. Math 10, 20, 30, or Math 13, 23, 33), you will be required to complete a skills assessment, take a challenge exam, or complete upgrading to meet the mathematics requirement for this program. See website for further details.

2 ADDITIONAL PRACTICUM REQUIREMENTS May include Police Information Check, WHMIS, CPR certification, current immunizations, coursework, or others. See website for further details.

3 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.

4 ELP REQUIREMENTS Proof of English language proficiency (ELP) must be provided prior to admission. ELP test results must have been obtained within two years of the start date of your program. Meeting the ELP requirement does not exempt the applicant from meeting the English academic course work required for admission to the program. Applicable only if English is not your first language. Students must meet one of the ELP requirements listed for the program to which they are applying. See website for details and other ways to meet ELP requirements.

50 NORQUEST COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2019–2020 Discover NorQuest College. We offer several opportunities throughout the year for you to check us out.

Open House Saturday, October 27, 2018

Info Night Thursday, February 28, 2019

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.

Contact the Student Recruitment team for more information:

Civic Employees Legacy Tower Room 1-214 10215 108 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5J 1L6 780.644.5927 [email protected] EDMONTON MAIN CAMPUS WETASKIWIN CAMPUS 780.644.6000 780.361.5800 [email protected] [email protected] 10215 108 Street NW 5502 49 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5J 1L6 Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3P3

EDMONTON WHITECOURT CAMPUS WESTMOUNT CAMPUS 780.778.2000 780.644.6700 [email protected] [email protected] 4739 50 Avenue 11140 131 Street NW PO Box 779 Edmonton, AB T5M 1C1 Whitecourt, AB T 7S 1N8

DRAYTON VALLEY CAMPUS 780.542.5400 [email protected] 5400 22 Avenue Drayton Valley, AB T7A 0C5

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