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Red Deer College Related Careers AND The motion picture industry is a major 2. You must complete a successful Bachelor of contributor to the North American audition and/or interview/portfolio. economy and is at the forefront of the Further guidelines regarding audition/ digital revolution. The producers of interview expectations are available at Applied feature films, television series and www.rdc.ab.ca/performing_arts. commercials seek gifted storytellers, actors, artists and technicians with strong Program Content Motion backgrounds in the dramatic arts. Existing Production Stream theatre programs provide a solid Year 3 foundation for advanced study in narrative MPA 301 Motion Picture Picture Arts motion picture acting and production. Fundamentals I The MPA program provides students with MPA 302 Motion Picture the specific skills and experience they Fundamentals II Contact Persons need to gain an advantage in this highly MPA 303 Motion Picture Business/ Darold Roles competitive industry. Career Path Larry Reese MPA 304 Screenwriting Techniques Don Armstrong Graduates of the Production Stream will MPA 305 Motion Picture Directing E-mail: [email protected] apply their broad-based understanding of MPA 311 Motion Picture Local calls: 342-3400 the nature of production to pursue Technology Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 multiple job tracks as their careers MPA 315 Motion Picture progress. Typically, graduates will begin Production I The Program employment at entry levels in various areas MPA 316 Motion Picture The Applied Degree in Motion Picture Arts of the industry, including cinematography, Production II enables students who have completed two camera operation, digital editing, MPA 320 Motion Picture years of post-secondary theatre studies (or production design, sound recording, Projects I equivalent) to expand and apply their production management, and special MPA 321 Motion Picture primary theatre training to the rapidly effects. Some graduates may choose to act Projects II growing motion picture, television and as self-employed contractors in their own Year 4 multimedia industries. The two years of creative business ventures. MPA 403 and MPA 404 completed theatre studies is followed by a program year (3rd year) of intensive theory Acting Stream graduates will be prepared Acting Stream and hands-on instruction culminating in an to audition for performance roles in Year 3 advanced certificate in Performance or feature films, movies of the week, series MPA 301 Motion Picture Production. Students may then choose to go television, commercials, and voice-overs. Fundamentals I on to the final (4th year) which is a credited MPA 302 Motion Picture mentored work experience the equivalent of With experience and proven ability, Fundamentals II two four-month terms or the opportunity to graduates from both streams may also MPA 303 Motion Picture complete a substantial motion picture advance into entrepreneurial roles as Business/Career Path project. The program has two streams: the directors, writers, and producers, MPA 304 Screenwriting Production Stream and the Acting Stream. supervising content creation in a wide Techniques variety of current and emerging media. MPA 305 Motion Picture Directing MPA 312 Audition Techniques Admission Requirements MPA 317 Motion Picture Acting I 1. You must have completed 2 years of a MPA 318 Motion Picture Acting II post-secondary Theatre Studies MPA 320 Motion Picture Projects I Program (or equivalent) with a MPA 321 Motion Picture Projects II minimum 2.00 GPA. Other related post-secondary credits and/or Year 4 equivalent experience will be MPA 403 and MPA 404 considered.

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Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 University of Calgary Students can start their program with part- Year 3 time studies and/or evening classes but Tuition $3,332.00 Bachelor of eventually must take day time classes to Student Association Fees $ 144.50 complete their degree. Fees $ 880.00 Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 Arts Related Careers Books/Materials $ 250.00 The purpose of a university education in Total $4,646.50 the arts is not just to train you for a specific English Major job, but to help you develop general skills Year 4 Psychology Major that can be put to use in many different Tuition $1,960.00 Sociology Major work situations. The Conference Board of Student Association Fees $ 85.00 Canada has identified the following as Fees $1,000.00 Chairperson critical skills required for Canada’s Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 Dr. Nancy Batty workforce: Total $3,085.00 E-mail: [email protected] * Academic Skills (Communication, Local calls: 342-3400 Thinking, Learning, Research) Students may be eligible for a partial Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 * Personal Management Skills (Positive tuition refund depending on the nature of Attitudes/Behaviours, Responsibility, their 4th year practicum experience. The Program Adaptability) The University of Calgary/Red Deer College * Teamwork Skills (Working with Others) Graduation Requirements Bachelor of Arts Collaborative Degree is a 4 year program (40 half year courses) that Bachelor of Arts students have exceptional You must pass all of the required Year 3 can be completed entirely at the Red Deer opportunities to learn and hone these skills courses in the Production or Acting Stream College campus. English, Psychology, or and satisfactorily complete both 4th year Sociology Majors are available. An optional while also acquiring a background in their work experience or production courses Minor in English, History, Political Science, specific area(s) of interest. with a two year GPA of 2.00 to receive the Psychology, or Sociology may also be Bachelor of Applied Motion Picture Arts. completed. English graduates may find employment in a variety of fields, such as researcher, Students take the first 2 years in the Red speech writer, administrative assistant, Deer College B.A. university transfer public relations officer, publisher’s agent, program. (Students with transfer credit or advertising copy writer. University of Calgary from other institutions can often use it towards Year 1 & 2.) They then apply to Sociology graduates may obtain complete the 3rd and 4th years as a employment in related areas such as social Bachelor of University of Calgary student at the Red services, corrections, research, statistics, Deer College campus. and government service. Social Work Psychology graduates might obtain Year 1 & 2 courses are Red Deer College employment in related areas such as social The University of Calgary, Faculty of Social university transferable courses taught by services, counselling, law enforcement, Work, Learning Circle Route, offers an RDC Faculty. Year 3 & 4 courses are taught human resources, life skills training, or innovative variation of the Bachelor of by a combination of University of Calgary government service. Social Work degree at the Red Deer College and Red Deer College Faculty. campus. Students attend nine-hour Bachelor of Arts graduates may also go on modules on alternate weekends throughout The B.A. degree awarded is the same to professional studies in fields such as the Fall and Winter terms (normally on degree granted to students who complete Friday evenings and Saturdays). Students law, business, education or may continue their course work at the University of to graduate studies for a Master’s or enter the program in September and the Calgary. Graduation requirements are the application deadline is April 1 for the Doctoral degree in their specific area of same as those outlined in the University of following September. interest. Graduate work is required in Calgary Calendar. (See “Graduation order for a student to become a Chartered Requirements” later in this section for For further information or to obtain the Psychologist or to become an instructor or program details.) University of Calgary Faculty of Social Work researcher at the university level. directly at 1-888-492-2083 (toll free) or check the website at www.fsw.ucalgary.ca.

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Admission Requirements selection, complete your application for NOTE: A maximum of 20 half course Application & Admission Fall admission by December. Refer to the equivalents (60 transfer credits) from Red Requirements to Years 1 & 2 (Red site listed above for further details. Deer College and/or any institutions other Deer College) than the University of Calgary may be Apply to the Red Deer College Bachelor of If you wish to take U of C courses prior to transferred into this program. In order for Arts university transfer program to formal admission to the Bachelor of Arts a course to transfer, a minimum grade of complete Years 1 & 2 (i.e. the first 20 half Collaborative Program, consult the B.A. “D” or better must have been achieved in course equivalents) of your 40 course Collaborative Degree Office about the course. degree. Admission requirements are listed becoming a part-time U of C Open Studies under the Bachelor of Arts (university student. If you will exceed the 20 half course transfer program) section of the Red Deer equivalent transfer limit before the next College calendar. Admission Requirements to Year 3 Fall Year 3 U of C program intake, consult (University of Calgary at Red Deer College) the B.A. Collaborative Degree Office about If you do not have the high school courses taking courses as a part-time U of C Open you need to enter the RDC B.A. transfer For admission to Year 3 you will need: Studies student. program directly, RDC offers high school 1. English Majors: ELA 30-1 or upgrading courses, which you can take acceptable equivalent. (NOTE: Fees before or during the start of your degree Acceptable equivalent from RDC is You pay Red Deer College fees for Year 1 & program. Consult an Academic Advisor or ENGL 095). 2 of this program. One full year of course check the Open Studies or Career and or Psychology/Sociology Majors: work usually consists of ten 3 credit Academic Preparatory program sections of ELA 30-1 and Math 30 (Pure) (or Math courses (30 credits). the RDC Calendar for details. 31) or acceptable equivalents. NOTE: Acceptable equivalents from RDC are Once you have been admitted to the You may already have credit towards Year 1 ENGL 95, MATH 96 (or MATH 97). University of Calgary B.A. Program Year 3 & 2 of your degree if you have taken a 2 2. A minimum of 15 half course (at Red Deer College), you will pay all year post-secondary diploma program or equivalents (i.e. 45 transfer credits) required fees to the University. Fees are university transferable post secondary of applicable university-level work charged per half course. The normal load courses, contact the B.A. Collaborative already completed (normally by the for a full-time student is 5 half courses per Degree Office to have your previous course end of the previous Winter term). term in Fall & Winter terms. work assessed before you register in further 3. English & Sociology Majors: A Red Deer College courses. minimum grade point average of Check the Program Website 2.00(on the 4.00 scale, approximately (www.rdc.ab.ca/uofc_collab_degree)or Note: A miximum of 20 half course “C” average) over your most recent 10 each institution’s fee schedule for updated equivalents (60 transfer credits) from Red half course equivalents (30 fees. Deer College and/or any institutions other transfer credits) university-level work. than the University of Calgary may be PSYC Majors minimum 2.7 “B-” Academic Rules & transferred into this program. In order for The actual GPA required for acceptance Regulations a course to transfer, a minimum grade of may be higher. Check the Program Once you have been admitted to the “D” or better must have been achieved in Website (www.rdc.ab.ca/ University of Calgary (at Red Deer College), the course. uofc_collab_degree) or the U of C you are subject to the U of C’s academic Registrar’s Office for details. deadlines, rules and regulations. The “U If you will exceed the 20 half course of C at RDC” Student Handbook on the Although it is not required, it is strongly equivalent transfer limit before the next Program Website (www.rdc.ab.ca/ recommended that you have completed Fall Year 3 U of C program intake, consult uofc_collab_degree) summarizes much of the following RDC courses or equivalents the B.A. Collaborative Degree Office about the important information. Details are by the end of Year 2. Otherwise course taking courses as a part-time U of C Open available in the U of C Calendar. sequencing may be affected and the Studies student. remaining courses may have to be taken over a period longer than 2 years: Graduation Requirements Application to Year 3 (University of Course requirements to graduate with each English Majors: RDC ENGL Calgary at RDC) 200* (or ENGL 210* [or ENGL of the degrees are outlined in the current The University of Calgary accepts students 219/ENGL 220] and ENGL 304), University of Calgary Calendar under “Faculty into the collaborative program for the Fall ENGL 318* & ENGL 302* [*full of Social Sciences” (for Psychology & Sociology term ONLY. Application forms are year courses]. Majors and History & Political Science Minors) available from this site: www.rdc.ab.ca/ Psychology Majors: RDC PSYC or “Faculty of Humanities” (for English Majors uofc_collab_degree. The application 260, PSYC 261 & PSYC 312* and Minors). A detailed degree worksheet deadline is usually April 1; however, for [*full year course]. can be obtained from the Program Website early registration and better course Sociology Majors: RDC SOCI (www.rdc.ab.ca/uofc_collab_degree). 260, SOCI 261, SOCI 310 & SOCI 312.

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Program planning assistance is available from Year 4 • 2 PSYC Core Courses the B.A. Collaborative Degree Office. • ENGL 400-level (full year) • 1 PSYC Core Course, 1 PSYC Course • 1 ENGL 500-level, 1 Option (Core or Not) The following program outlines are designed • 2 Options • 2 Non-Social Science Options to give an overview of the degree requirements • 2 Options • 2 Non-PSYC Options and recommended course sequencing. • 2 Options Apply to the U of C (at RDC) Year 3 These requirements are unofficial and Notes: program during 2nd year. You MUST have subject to change. • Up to 4 Options above could be ELA 30-1 and MATH 30 (Pure) (or MATH MORE English (maximum 20 HCE 31) or equivalents for admission to the U The University of Calgary (at Red Deer ENGL in degree). of C (at RDC) PSYC program. College) B.A. Collaborative Degree Program • At least 7 Options above must be degree consists of a minimum of 40 half Non-English. University of Calgary (at Red Deer course equivalents as follows: • No more than 16 half-year courses College) Student above can be Junior (200-level). Year 3 English Major • At least 1 of the ENGL above must • 2 PSYC 400-level Recommended sequence of courses (10 be a “Canadian Literature” course • 1 PSYC 400-level, 1 Option half course equivalents per year) (e.g. ENGL 371, ENGL 385, ENGL • 2 PSYC Core Courses 470). • 2 Area I (Humanities or Specified Fine Arts) Options Red Deer College Student • At least half of the total (16-20) • 2 Options Year 1 ENGL courses must be taken as a • ENGL 200* (full year) - Literature in U of C student. Year 4 English: Middle Ages to Present • A list of courses to meet the “Breadth • 2 PSYC 400-level • 2 Junior Artistic & Creative Expression Requirements” above (i.e. Artistic & • 1 PSYC 400-level, 1 Option OR Scientific Thought Creative Expression, Language & • 2 Options • 2 Junior Social Analysis Culture, Math or Logic, Scientific • 2 Options • 2 Junior Language & Culture (language Thought, Social Analysis) is available • 2 Options recommended) • 1 Math or Logic, 1 Option from the Program Website * If ENGL 210 or ENGL 219 & ENGL 220 (www.rdc.ab.ca/ Notes taken instead of ENGL 200, take RDC uofc_collab_degree). • PSYC Core (5): All students must take ENGL 304 - A Survey of British PSYC 312 (as above) plus RDC Literature in Year 2 to meet the ENGL English Major - Honours - PSYC 341 Social Psychology 200 requirement. A B.A. Honours Degree in English can be - PSYC 353 Developmental completed at the Red Deer College Psychology or PSYC 357 Adult Year 2 campus. Program requirements are Development & Aging • ENGL 302 (full year) - Intro to different than those listed above. See the - PSYC 369 Sensation & Perception or Contemporary Theoretical B.A. Collaborative Degree Office for PSYC 358 Cognition Practices program details and degree worksheets. - PSYC 375 Brain & Behaviour • ENGL 318 (full year) - Traditions in - PSYC 383 Personality or PSYC 389 English Poetry Abnormal Psychology • 2 ENGL 300-level options (of your Psychology Major choice) Recommended sequence of courses (10 • Up to 4 Options above could be • 2 Senior Artistic & Creative Expression half course equivalents per year) MORE Psychology (maximum 20 HCE OR Senior Scientific Thought PSYC in degree) • 2 Senior Language & Culture (language Red Deer College Student • No more than 16 half-year courses recommended) Year 1 above can be Junior (200-level). • PSYC 260 & PSYC 261 - Basic • At least 8 half-year courses total must Apply to the U of C (at RDC) Year 3 Psychological Processes & Social & be taken from Non-Social Sciences. program during 2nd year. Individual Behaviour • At least half of the total (15-20) PSYC • 2 Area I (Humanities or Specified Fine courses must be taken as a U of C University of Calgary (at Red Deer Arts) Options student. College) Student • 2 Non-Social Science Options • A list of courses to meet the “Area I” Year 3 • 2 Social Science Options Options above is available from the • ENGL 400-level (full year) • 2 Non-PSYC Options • ENGL 400-level (full year) Program Website (www.rdc.ab.ca/ • 1 ENGL 300-level, 1 Option Year 2 uofc_collab_degree). • 2 Senior Social Analysis • PSYC 312 (full year) - Experimental • 2 Options Design & Quantitative Research Psychology Major - Honours Methods A B.A. Honours Degree in Psychology requires transfer to the U of C campus for

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Red Deer College Student courses must be taken as a U of C Year 1 student. Sociology Minor • SOCI 260 & SOCI 261 - Sociological • A list of courses to meet the “Area I” Include 10-12 SOCI half course equivalents Concepts & Perspectives & and “Area III” Options above is in your program including at least half at available from the Program Website Canadian Society the Senior level (300 or higher). • 2 Area I (Humanities or Specified Fine (www.rdc.ab.ca/ uofc_collab_degree). Arts) Options Effective Writing Requirement • 2 Area III (Science or Specified Social Once admitted to Year 3 of the degree Science) Options Sociology Major - Honours program (U of C at RDC), students will be • 1 Non-SOCI Option, 1 SOCI 300-level A B.A. Honours Degree in Sociology can be required to meet University of Calgary’s • 2 Non-SOCI Options completed at the Red Deer College effective writing requirement. If you are not campus. Program requirements are already exempt from the requirement, you Year 2 different than those listed above. See the • SOCI 312 & SOCI 310 - Intro to Social must complete it before you will be B.A. Collaborative Degree Office for Methodology & Intro to Social permitted to register for Year 4. (Students program details and degree worksheets. Statistics with a high grade in ELA 30-1 or ENGL • 2 SOCI Options (Interested in 200-level or higher may be exempt. See Criminology? Take SOCI 325, 301 Minor Field the U of C Calendar for details on or 368 A Minor Field of study is not required exemption). • 1 SOCI Option, 1 Non-SOCI Option but may be completed in the following (Interested in Social Psyc? Take areas: You can write and pass the AUWCT (Alberta PSYC 341) Universities Written Competency Test) to • 2 Area III (Science or Specified Social English Minor meet this requirement. This test is offered Science) Options Include 10-12 ENGL half course • 2 Non-SOCI Options equivalents in your program including: at RDC-campus at least once per year. • ENGL 200* (full year) Literature in Details available from the Program Website Apply to the U of C (at RDC) Year 3 English - Middle Ages to Present (www.rdc.ab.ca/uofc_collab_degree). program during 2nd year. You MUST have (*or take ENGL 210 or ENGL 219 ELA 30-1 and MATH 30 (Pure) (or MATH & ENGL 220 with ENGL 304 - A Course Offerings 31) or equivalents for admission to the U Survey of British Literature) While enrolled in the University of Calgary of C (at RDC) PSYC program. • ENGL 302 (full year) - Intro to B.A. Program at Red Deer College (years 3 Contemporary Theoretical and 4), you will take a combination of two University of Calgary (at Red Deer Practices types of courses: courses offered on College) Student • ENGL 318 (full year) - Traditions in campus directly by the University, and Red Year 3 English Poetry Deer College courses that have been • SOCI 332 & SOCI 333 - The • At least half of the total ENGL courses specifically cross-listed as University of Development of Sociology I & II must be taken as a U of C student. Calgary equivalents. • 2 SOCI 400-level • 1 SOCI 400-level, SOCI 315 - Social History Minor Each year there will be a selection of Statistics II Include 10-12 HIST half course courses available, not only in English, • 2 Area I (Humanities or Specified Fine equivalents in your program including: Psychology, and Sociology, but also in other Arts) Options • Minimum 3 half year equivalent courses Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines: • 2 Options in a Concentration Area: Anthropology, Classics, Communications, - Canadian or European History Economics, Film Studies, French, History, Year 4 • Minimum 1 half course equivalent Philosophy, Political Science, and Spanish. • 2 SOCI 400-level HIST 400-level * A number of Science and Fine Arts courses • 2 Options • At least half of the total HIST courses at are also cross-listed in Art, Astronomy, • 2 Options the Senior level (300 or higher). Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, • 2 Options *Note: Completion of one HIST 400-level Drama, Geography, Music and Physiology. • 2 Options course may be waived. Contact the B.A. Collaborative Degree Office for details.

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University of Alberta Application Process Athabasca University Although all courses are taught on the Bachelor of campus of Red Deer College, application Bachelor of for this program must be made to the University of Alberta. Students may Education choose to use the University of Alberta’s on- Management line application process or they can mail Contact Person in completed application forms to the Contact Person Brent Galloway University of Alberta. Although the Doug MacDormand E-mail: [email protected] application deadline is March 1, students E-mail: [email protected] Local calls: 342-3400 are strongly advised to apply earlier. Local calls: 342-3400 Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 Because there are more applicants to the Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 program than there are places, enrollment The University of Alberta Bachelor of management is in effect. Under Red Deer College and Athabasca University Education program, in collaboration with enrollment management, an overall target work together to provide RDC students and Red Deer College, offers two years of study of 40 new admissions is set for the alumni with easy, local access to degree for degree completion and teacher program. A minimum AGPA for completion opportunities that build on certification with a focus in middle years application is set each year; all admissions RDC credentials. A Bachelor of education. The program is available to are competitive, and the actual admission Management post-diploma degree students who have completed either the AGPA may be higher. program is now offered on-site at the first two years of the BEd Elementary College. It can be completed in RDC program or an approved degree. classrooms, or by combining classroom Athabasca University courses with distance and online courses During the program, you will prepare to through the University. teach children and young adolescents in the middle years of schooling (grades 4 Bachelor of Other post-diploma degree programs are through 9). You will study curriculum and available to RDC graduates, with credit for teaching methods appropriate for this age college courses completed. group, classroom management, middle General school philosophy and organization, To find out how you can get university adolescent psychology and learning, Studies credit for your RDC credential and finish a philosophy, policy and social issues related degree at your own pace, please relevant for middle school teachers. Contact Person call our Information Centre at Renate Scheelar, Office 1809-C, 1-800-788-9041 or visit us online at Each year, forty (40) students are selected Phone 343-4026 www.athabascau.ca on a competitive basis for admission into e-mail: [email protected] the program. As you progress through the program you will form lasting relationships The Program and become part of a professional learning Red Deer College, in collaboration with community. Because all students take the Athabasca University, offers a three-year same sequence of courses over a two-year Bachelor of General Studies. The B.G.S. period, the program is designed provides a framework of individualized specifically for full-time study. study within an Applied Studies or Arts and Science designation that gives you freedom The program includes two practicum to choose courses to meet career or experiences. The first experience will be educational goals. There is no residency for five weeks during the Fall Term of the requirement and the degree may be 3rd year (includes a one week observation completed in three years of full-time study period). You will be paired with another or pursued on a part-time basis taking student and placed in a middle school in courses offered by Red Deer College. All or near Red Deer. The second experience courses transferred to this degree program will be for nine weeks in the Winter Term must be university-level credit as of the final year. Placement will be in Red determined by Athabasca University. For Deer and Central Alberta area schools in further information refer to Athabasca grades ranging from 4 through 9. University Calendar or make an appointment with an Academic Advisor.

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University of Alberta Transfer Features Additional Requirements University of Alberta (at off-campus In order to proceed to the next clinical Bachelor of Red Deer College site) nursing course you must satisfy the You will apply to the University of Alberta following requirements by September 1 of for admission to Year 4 of the University of your first year in the Nursing Program: Science in Alberta Collaborative Baccalaureate 1. A specific schedule of immunization Nursing Program with Red Deer College as (forms provided by college). directed by the Nursing Department Staff. 2. Evidence of a valid C.P.R. certificate at Nursing The University of Alberta will accept the the Basic Rescuer Level C. You must be completed first three years of the program recertified in each year of the program. Chairperson as a block transfer. To be eligible to 3. Evidence of a valid Standard First Aid Linda Moore Martin continue to fourth year, you must have certificate. E-mail: [email protected] completed all required 3rd year courses Local calls: 342-3400 and have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.00. The Note: While not an admission requirement Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 U of A Faculty of Nursing also requires a for the program, applicants are advised Related Careers satisfactory medical examination, up-to- that they will be required to provide a This program prepares you for first-level date immunization including Hepatitis B, Criminal Record Check to agencies where nursing positions in any health care and a valid C.P.R. certificate at the Basic they will be placed for practicum agency. You will be skilled in problem Rescuer Level. experiences. The existence of a criminal solving, critical thinking, and clinical record may prevent clinical placement, decision making, with a focus on Admission Requirements program completion, professional promoting and maintaining good health 1. Minimum average of 65% with no licensure and therefore, may affect and caring for the sick. A bachelor’s mark below 50% in: employment prospects. It is each agency’s degree is often required for nursing a. Biology 30 or institution’s decision to accept or reject positions, and is usually preferred by b. Chemistry 30 or Science 30 a student for placement or observation employers. A degree also improves your c. ELA 30-1 experience based on the results of the chances for promotion. d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) criminal record check. Prospective e. Subject from Group A, B, or C students who have a criminal record The Program (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course should discuss the matter with the The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Groups,” page 8.) department Chair prior to applying for (BScN) program began at Red Deer OR admission. College in September 1990 through a 2. Mature Student collaborative agreement between the You must be 19 years of age or older, Program Content College and the University of Alberta. out of high school at least one full year A revised curriculum for the four year before the program starts, and have a Collaborative program began in 1997. The program begins with admission to Red minimum average of 65% with no The method of instruction is Context Based Deer College in Year 1 as a student in the mark below 50% in: University of Alberta Collaborative Learning (CBL). Throughout the program, a. Biology 30 students work in small groups with a tutor Baccalaureate Nursing Program with Red b. Chemistry 30 or Science 30 Deer College. For the first three years you to explore a series of learning packages c. English 30 or ELA 30-1 are registered as a Red Deer College based on situations of relevance to nursing. d. Mathematics 30 or Mathematics student. During Year 3 you apply for Content from nursing, physical sciences, 30 (Pure) official admission to the University of medical science, social sciences and Alberta for your fourth year. As long as you humanities is introduced and integrated meet the criteria (see below), you continue beginning with the first learning package at Red Deer College to complete your 4th in NURS 280. Nursing practice normally year. occurs in concentrated blocks of time in each term in a variety of settings including After completing year 4, you will convocate community and institutions in each year of from the U of A with a BScN. As a the program. In addition, a 3 credit graduate, you will be eligible to write the English course and two senior electives are Canadian Registered Nurse Examination part of the program. (C.R.N.E.) national examination. This is required for license to practice in Alberta as a registered nurse (RN).

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Course Sequence Year 3 Post-R.N. B.Sc.N. Program A. For students commencing Nursing NURS 390 NURS 394 The College offers the University of Alberta in or after September, 1997: (7 weeks) (7 weeks) Post RN Bachelor of Science Degree in * Note 1: Content to be integrated within NURS 391(or 395) NURS 395 (or 391) Nursing. Students take all nursing courses scenarios in NURS CBL courses (e.g., NURS (7 weeks) (7 weeks) from the U of A, on the Red Deer College 280, NURS 284, NURS 380, NURS 384, *NURS 396 (part 1) POLI 324 campus. The non-nursing courses are NURS 390, NURS 394, etc.). In some cases, (Research and Stats) *NURS 396 (part 2) available through Red Deer College. students will register in successive parts of *PHIL 388 Applicants must meet the University of the courses across terms. A final grade is Alberta Faculty of Nursing program entrance given when the course is complete. Intersession requirements and apply to the University of Note 2: Senior Electives - Senior electives Sr. Elective Alberta, Faculty of Nursing. are those courses which transfer to the University of Alberta as courses numbered Note: To proceed to fourth year, all third The Nursing Department at Red Deer 200 (2xx) or higher. A grade of “C-” is year courses including senior electives must College and the Faculty of Nursing, required for transfer of senior electives. have been passed. University of Alberta are committed to Note 3: Any U of A transferable Political enabling Post-RN students to complete the Science or Philosophy 3 credit course will Year 4 program on a part time basis. Course be accepted instead of the Political Science Fall Term Winter Term offerings vary from year to year; therefore or Philosophy courses listed in Year 3. NURS 490 NURS 494 call the nursing office at 342-3138 for Note 4: Nursing 396: Students may receive (7 weeks) (4 weeks) current schedule. credit for a 3 credit U of A transferable NURS 491 NURS 495 statistics course. In this case, they would (7 weeks) (10 weeks) Fall Term register in Nursing 301 (Nursing Research) NURS 415 (5 credits) instead of Nursing 396. Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 NURS 468 (4 credits) Year 1 Year 2 NURS 470 (5 credits) Year 1 Tuition $3,528.00 $3,234.00 Stats (3 credits) Fall Term Winter Term S/A Fees $ 153.00 $ 140.25 NURS 280 NURS 284 Fees $ 145.00 $ 160.00 Winter Term (10 weeks) (7 weeks) Activity & Wellness $ 40.00 $ 40.00 NURS 301 (3 credits) NURS 281 NURS 285 Books/Materials $2,230.00 $1,460.00 *NURS 475 (7 credits) OR (4 weeks) (7 weeks) Total $6,096.00 $5,034.25 NURS 472 (7 credits) *NURS 270 *NURS 271 NURS 409 (3 credits) (Integrated Psyc I) (Integrated Psyc II) Year 3 Year 4 *NURS 272 (part 1) NURS 272 (part 2) Tuition $3,822.00 $4,235.00 In addition to the courses listed, students (Integrated Sociology) NURS 273 S/A Fees $ 165.75 $ 305.60 must take: NURS 215 (Integrated Fees $ 160.00 Political Science (3 credits) (Anatomy) Microbiology) Activity & Wellness $ 40.00 $ 40.00 Philosophy (3 credits) Books/Materials $1,170.00 $1,998.53 **English ( 3 credits) OR Intersession Total $5,357.75 $6,579.13 Senior Elective (3 credits) English (3 credits) Advanced Standing and * All students must take one clinical course. Year 2 Students must take NURS 475 unless they NURS 380 NURS 384 Challenge Examinations (7 weeks) (7 weeks) Nursing courses from other programs will can demonstrate that they have met the NURS 381(or 385) NURS 385 (or 381) be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for requirements of this community nursing (7 weeks) (7 weeks) advanced standing. When challenge clinical course. If they have met these NURS 274 (part 1) NURS 274 (part 2) examinations are approved, you must do requirements, they must take NURS 492. (Integrated Physiology) them in sequence, meeting the Students who need to take NURS 475 but prerequisites for each course. All first and would also like to take NURS 492 can select Note: To proceed to third year all courses second-year nursing courses may be it as a senior elective. listed in Year 1 and Year 2 must have been challenged. passed. ** Students who obtained credits for Readmission English in their nursing diploma must take Intersession See page 10. Normally, BScN students have a senior elective instead. Sr. Elective (3 credits) six years from the time of admission to complete requirements for the degree (U of A calendar, 2007/2008).

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• Bachelor of Arts Program Information Academic Advising - Anthropology This section includes general information Academic Advisors provide students - Communications on transfer programs available at RDC. For with information and resources that - Economics more details about course selection, enable them to make informed - English program requirements, and admission and decisions relevant to their - French & Spanish transfer information, please refer to the education. These resources include the - History Academic Advising Planning Guides RDC Calendar, the Academic Planning - Philosophy available through the Academic Advising Guide for your program and transfer - Political Science webpage (address below). university the Alberta Transfer Guide and - Psychology the calendar and contact information for - Sociology If you are planning to transfer to programs your intended university. • Bachelor of Arts in Recreation at institutions others than those with whom and Leisure Studies RDC has identified transfer agreements, you They will assist you in interpreting • Bachelor of Commerce should contact the transfer institution as information from these resources or refer • Bachelor of Education early as possible regarding course planning. you to your intended university if • Bachelor of Science & Bachelor of appropriate. Education Combined Degree NOTE: This information is current at the • Bachelor of Fine Art time of publishing and may change as the Please be aware that you are responsible • Bachelor of Kinesiology & universities revise their programs. for ensuring that your registration is Sport Studies complete and appropriate and that your • Bachelor of Science General Admission Requirements course choices comply with the program to Admission to a Red Deer College university • Bachelor of Science in which you have been admitted at RDC transfer program does not ensure future - Agriculture and/or to the university to which you admission to a university. Please refer to - Agricultural/Food Business intend to transfer. Management university calendars or RDC academic advisors for more information. - Atmospheric Sciences/ Any changes you make to your courses, Environmental Earth Science your major or your transfer destination may - Biochemistry If you are studying at Red Deer College under adversely affect your transferable credit, - Biological Sciences student visa, or if you have not always lived - Chemistry within the province of Alberta, you must consult your admission to university or your - Computing Science the calendar of the institution to which you eligibility to graduate from Red Deer - Engineering intend to transfer regarding their policy on College. - Environmental & admitting international and out-of-province Conservation Sciences students. This may vary between institutions. If you have questions regarding university - Forestry admission, program requirements, course - Forest Business Course Transfer selection or transfer, please contact an Management Transfer credit agreements between RDC academic advisor : - Human Ecology and the Alberta universities are maintained - Mathematics or Statistics Phone: 403.342.3400 or Math and Economics by the Alberta Council on Admission and Email: [email protected] - Nutrition & Food Sciences Transfer (ACAT). For specific course and Web: www.rdc.ab.ca/ - Physics or Geophysics program transfer information, please visit academic_advising/ - Physiology the ACAT website at www.acat.gov.ab.ca. - Psychology Questions regarding transfer can be - Pre-Professional Programs directed to The Alberta Council on - Chiropractic Admissions and Transfer at 11th floor - Dentistry Commerce Place, 10155 - 102 St., - Medicine Edmonton AB T5J 4L5. - Optometry - Pharmacy NOTE: Transfer credit awarded for RDC - Veterinary Medicine courses and programs will vary according to the university to which you intend to transfer.

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Chairperson Bachelor of Arts graduates may also go on Honours Dr. Nancy Batty to professional studies in fields such as Honours programs are designed to prepare E-mail: [email protected] law, business, education, etc., or may students particularly well for advanced Local calls: 342-3400 continue to graduate studies (for a Master’s study at the Master’s or Doctoral level in Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 or Doctoral program) in their specific area the major field of interest. High standards of interest. of performance are required in Honours See page 23 for general information. Liberal Arts graduates generally have programs. Most universities offer Honours superior skills in conceptual analysis, programs in the same fields as the Majors Two-Year University listed above. You should consult with an Transfer Program evaluation and critical reasoning, leadership motivation, and interpersonal Academic Advisor for details. Red Deer College offers the first two years and communication skills. of these degree programs: Transfer Features 1. Bachelor of Arts* The Program You may transfer up to 20 half course 2. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) The objective in all programs is to provide equivalents taken at Red Deer College to you with the basis of a liberal arts the university of your choice. This Four-Year Degree normally represents the first two years of a Completion education which will allow you to transfer to universities offering a Bachelor of Arts four year program. The courses you select * Years three and four of a University of degree program. must meet the program requirements of Calgary Bachelor of Arts degree can be that specific university. completed on the campus of Red Deer In most cases, you will major in one of the College. Majors in English, Psychology and subjects listed below. By declaring a Note: Most universities have enrollment Sociology are available (with optional major, you are simply stating your intent to quotas. You should consult with an Minors in English, History, Political pursue a comprehensive study of that Academic Advisor for details. Science, Psychology, and Sociology). subject area. Some university programs See the program website: www.rdc.ab.ca/ require you to declare a minor, which Course Load: Full-time or uofc_collab_degree) or the Calendar represents a second subject you will study Part-time Study section entitled “Degree Completion in some depth as well. The Bachelor of Arts program is open to Programs: University of Calgary Bachelor of full-time students and part-time students. Arts”. Majors A full-time student will take at least 3 Related Careers You are required to complete a major in courses per term (minimum 9 credits), Advertising Government and the Bachelor of Arts degree. A major with 5 (15 credits) being the normal full Civil Service includes a certain number of courses load. Extra courses represent special Banking & Finance Research taken in one field of study. Generally, burdens and may result in poor academic Investment Dealing Retail Sales about half of the courses taken in a four performance. A student will be permitted Administration Law Enforcement year degree will be chosen from the major to take more than 5 courses in a term only and Corrections field. This number will vary according to under exceptional circumstances and with Counselling Industrial your choice of major and the university you the approval of an Academic Advisor. Part- Relations attend. time students take 1 or 2 courses per term. Public Relations Management Radio and Television Real Estate Majors in the RDC program are Admission Requirements Recreation Journalism Anthropology, Communications, 1. Minimum average of 60% with no Insurance Urban Planning Economics, English, French, History, mark below 50% in: Publications & Printing Languages and Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, a. ELA 30-1 Linguistics Sociology and Spanish. b.4 courses from Groups A, B, or C Armed Forces Writing (Social Studies 30 and a 30-level Consulting Social Services See detailed information on the following Language other than English pages for specific requirements for highly recommended), with no individual majors. more than one course from Group B (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course Groups,” page 8)

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Note: Some Universities require Pure Math This information is current at the time of • Language 30 for admission or as a prerequisite for publication but may change as the 6 credits of a language other than required courses. Transfer students are universities change their requirements. English responsible for learning the specific • The Study of Science (6 credits) admission, progression, and prerequisite If you wish to check exact degree Select 6 credits of transferable coursework from ASTR, BIOC, BIOL, requirements of their programs. requirements and transfer equivalents, see BOTA, CHEM, CMPT, GENE, GEOG (only the university calendars and the Alberta GEOG 230 and/or GEOG 231), MICRO, OR Transfer Guide (http:// MATH, PHYS, PSYC (only PSYC 260, PSYC 2. Mature Student www.acat.gov.ab.ca). The Registrar’s Office 312*, PSYC 368, PSYC 369, PSYC 375, You must be 19 years of age or older, has reference copies. and/or PSYC 377) STAT*, ZOOL out of high school at least one full year before the program starts, and Course Selection • Breadth and Diversity (18 credits) have a minimum average of 60% Universities normally place restrictions on To acquaint students with and offer them with no mark below 50% in: the type of courses accepted for the B.A. a basic awareness of the variety of disciplines practiced throughout the a. ELA 30-1 degree. These restrictions may take the Faculty of Arts, students must complete 6 b. Subject from Group A, B, or C form of required core subjects, or (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course credits from each of the following groups: discipline areas and limits on the number Group 1 Creative Process in the Arts Groups,” page 8) of first-year courses that you can take. In Select six credits of transferable OR selecting courses, you must make sure they coursework from ART, DRAM, or MUSI (not 3. Successful completion of one year meet both the admission and the program MUSI 210) of a diploma program and requirements of the transfer university. Group 2 Cultures and Cultural Products Chairperson approval. Select six credits of transferable University of Alberta coursework from ENGL, FILM, HIST, Note: To transfer you must meet the Bachelor of Arts Partial CLAS, or PHIL minimum requirements of the university Program Requirements: Group 3 Social Systems and Interactions you plan to attend, regardless of the Select six credits of transferable See Academic Advising Planning Guides for coursework from: criteria under which you may qualify for more specific program details: admission to the Red Deer College ANTH, GEOG (only those courses www.rdc.ab.ca/academic_advising. For U designated as Arts courses: GEOG 250 program. Normally you must present ELA of A credit weights, check the Alberta and/or GEOG 251), ECON, POLI, PSYC 30-1 or its equivalent, and either a Math Transfer Guide (http:// (only those courses designated as Arts (Pure Mathematics 30, Applied www.acat.gov.ab.ca). courses: PSYC 261, PSYC 312*, PSYC Mathematics 30 or Math 31) or a language The Faculty of Arts will grant credit for 341, PSYC 347, PSYC 353, PSYC 358, other than English at the 30 level. The university transferable courses which have PSYC 383, PSYC 431), or SOCI. specific requirements will depend both on been formally approved for transfer credit your major and on the university to which by either The University of Calgary or The • Options (24 credits) you plan to transfer. Please check with an University of Lethbridge, and published in Select 24 credits of transferable Academic Advisor. It is usually possible to the Alberta Transfer Guide. The Faculty coursework from ARTS, SCIENCE, or OTHER with an overall maximum of 18 take Red Deer College courses that are will apply credit towards a student’s credits from the OTHER category. (Refer equivalent to these 30 level courses. program to the extent that courses apply to Normally you cannot have credit in both to the University of Alberta Calendar for the degree program. (Alberta Transfer further details). 30 level high school subjects and their Guide, 2006-2007, page 20). equivalent courses at Red Deer College. Arts Program Requirements Anthropology (ANTH), Art (ART), Classics Deficiencies in High • Basic Requirements (36 credits) (CLAS), Drama (DRAM), Economics (ECON) School Course • A major subject of concentration English (ENGL), Film Studies (FILM), Requirements • A minor subject of concentration or two French (FREN), Geography (GEOG) (only major subjects of concentration. GEOG 250, GEOG 251), History (HIST), If you are eligible for admission but need Music (MUSI, MUSE), Philosophy (PHIL), high school equivalency courses, see an Students who declare a double major are Political Science (POLI), Psychology (PSYC) Academic Advisor. not permitted to declare a minor. (only courses transferrring as Faculty of Arts courses), Sociology (SOCI), Spanish (SPAN) Program Content Basic Requirements The following information provides basic • Junior English program content but does not include ENGL 200 or ENGL 210 or both ENGL specific details regarding requirements. 219 and ENGL 220

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Science Distribution Areas The following courses are also classified as Astronomy (ASTR), Biochemistry (BIOC), Area I: Humanities & Specified Fine Arts Social Sciences: FAM 315 (not FAM 322), Biology (BIOL), Botany (BOT), Chemistry CLAS, ENGL, FILM, FREN, PHIL, SPAN GEOG 250, GEOG 251 and GEOG 381 (CHEM), Computing Science (CMPT) (not (and selected ART history, DRAM & MUSI CMPT 261), Geography (GEOG) (only GEOG history courses) Science 230 and GEOG 231), Genetics (GENE), Area II: Social Sciences All transferable courses in the following Mathematics (MATH), Microbiology (MICR), ANTH, ECON, GEOG, HIST, POLI, PSYC, subjects are classified as Sciences: BIOC, Physics (PHYS), Psychology (PSYC) (only SOCI (except those used in Area III) BIOL, CHEM, CMPT, MATH, PHYS, PSIO, courses transferring as Faculty of Science Area III: Sciences & Specified Social ZOOL courses), Statistics (STAT), Zoology (ZOOL) Sciences ASTR, BIOC, BIOL, BOT, CHEM, CMPT, The following courses are also classified as Other MATH, PSIO, ZOOL, (and selected ANTH Sciences: ANTH 200, ANTH 306, ANTH Accounting (ACCT), Business (BUS, BADM), & PSYC courses) 319, ANTH 390, ASTR 205, BUS 307, Communications (COMM), Dance (KDNC), Open Options: Any other U of C ENGG 230, GENE 370, GENE 375, GEOG Education (EDCM, EDFN, EDFX, EDIT, transferable courses (including COMM). 230, GEOG 231, KNSS 200, KNSS 201, EDUC), Engineering (ENCP, ENGG, ENPH), Complete details are available from KNSS 307, MICR 365, PHIL 221; PHIL 222 Family Studies (FAM), Geography (GEOG) Academic Advising. or PHIL 389; PHIL 364, PSYC 260, PSYC (only GEOG 318, GEOG 381, GEOG 393), 312, PSYC 368, PSYC 369, PSYC 375, Kinesiology (KNSS, KPED, KPAC, PSIO), University of Lethbridge PSYC 377; STAT 250 or BADM 111 or BUS Disability & Community Studies (DACS), Bachelor or Arts Program 306 Requirements Junior Courses General Liberal Education Open Options Any U of L transferable No more than 48 U of A credits at the 200 Requirement (GLER) course for which you have Level are permitted in your program. The General Liberal Education the prerequisite(s) Requirement (GLER) is a 12-course (including transferable University of Calgary requirement for all University of Lethbridge COMM). Bachelor of Arts Core undergraduate students. You should Partial Program complete these requirements by the end of Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 Requirements your second year. Year 1 The University of Calgary requires students Tuition $3,136.00 to take a distribution of courses in various You must complete 12 transferable credits Student Association Fees $ 136.00 areas within the four-year program. from each of the following three areas: Activity & Wellness Fee $ 60.00 • Humanities and Fine Arts Books/Materials $ 40.00 Majors in the Faculty of Humanities • Social Sciences Total $4,572.00 are required to complete: • Science - one half-course equivalent (3 credits) in Year 2 Math/Logic Humanities and Fine Arts: Tuition $3,136.00 - two full-course equivalents (including All transferable courses in the following Student Association Fees $ 136.00 minimum 6 credits Senior) in Language subjects are classified as Fine Arts and Fee $ 60.00 or Culture Humanities (excluding those courses listed Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 - two full-course equivalents (including as Sciences): ART, DRAM, ENGL, FREN, Books/Materials $1,200.00 minimum 6 credits Senior) in each of two HIST, MUSI (not MUSE or MUSI 210), PHIL, Total $4,572.00 areas selected from the following three SPAN areas: Area A: Scientific Thought; The following courses are also classified as Graduation Requirements Area B: Creative and Artistic Expression; Fine Arts and Humanities: ANTH 308, CLAS You must pass 20 term university transfer Area C: Social Analysis. 209, COMM 271, FILM 201, FILM 202, courses or a minimum of 60 credit hours, INTD 240, KNSS 205, POLI 308, SOCI 307 and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of Majors in the Faculty of Social Sciences 2.00 to receive a Red Deer College are required to take two full-course Social Science: Diploma in University Transfer Studies. equivalents from each of: All transferable courses in the following Area I: Humanities & Specified Fine Arts subjects are classified as Social Sciences Area II: Social Sciences (excluding those courses listed as Fine Arts Area III: Sciences & Specified Social and Humanities or Sciences): ANTH, ECON, Sciences. KNSS (excluding KNSS 280), POLI, PSYC, SOCI For U of C credit weights, check the Alberta Transfer Guide (http://www.acat.gov.ab.ca).

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Chairperson The Program University of Calgary Dr. Nancy Batty For a general discussion of the B.A. See page 26 for the Core Program E-mail: [email protected] Program, see page 24. Requirements that must be completed in Local calls: 342-3400 the course of the four-year degree. Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 Anthropology in particular is the study of See page 23 for general information. humankind and the human experience Credits below = U of C credits. Red Deer from its beginnings to the present day. RDC College credits may differ from U of C Two-Year University special interests include cultural credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide Transfer Program anthropology, applied anthropology, African for transfer credit information. cultures, globalisation and anthropology of Red Deer College offers the first two years religion and cultural change in global and Suggested Year 1 Pattern of these degree programs: local contexts. 1. Bachelor of Arts ANTH (6 credits) 2. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Admission Requirements ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 or ENGL 200 (6 credits) See page 24 for admission requirements. Related Careers SOCI 260/SOCI 261 (6 credits) Science (6 credits) (recommended to Advertising Transfer Features include BIOL 217) Government and Civil Service See page 24 for transfer features. Open Option (6 credits) Research Retail Sales University of Alberta Suggested Year 2 Pattern Administration See page 25 for the Compulsory Core Humanities (6 credits) Law Enforcement and Corrections Requirements that must be completed in Science (6 credits) Counselling the course of the four-year degree. Sr ANTH (6 credits) Industrial Relations Sr. ANTH (6 credits) International Relations Credits below = U of A credits. Red Deer Open Option (6 credits) Public Relations College credits may differ from U of A Management credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide Radio and Television for transfer credit information. University of Lethbridge Journalism See page 26 for the General Liberal Refer to the University of Alberta Bachelor Urban Planning Education Requirements that must be of Arts - Partial Program Requirements for Publishing and Printing completed in the course of the four-year detailed information. Languages and Linguistics degree. Armed Forces Suggested Pattern Writing Credits below = U of L credits. Red Deer Anthropology (ANTH) Year 1 College credits may differ from U of L Consulting ENGL 200 or ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide Social Services ENGL 220 (6 credits) for transfer credit information. Museum Curation Junior Anthropology (6 credits) Artist/Illustrator Basic Requirement (18 credits) Suggested Year 1 Pattern Graduates may also go on to professional Anthropology (ANTH) Year 2 ANTH (6 credits) studies (for example in fields such as law, Senior Anthropology (12 credits) ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 or business, education, etc.) or may continue Basic Requirement (6 credits) ENGL 200 (6 credits) to graduate studies (for a Master’s or Open Option (12 credits) Open Option (12 credits) Doctoral program) in Anthropology. General Liberal Education Requirements Universities may not grant credit for a 100 (6 credits) B.A. graduates generally have superior level language course if 30 level course in skills in conceptual analysis, evaluation high school was completed in same Suggested Year 2 Pattern and critical reasoning, leadership language. Sr. ANTH (12 credits) motivation, and interpersonal and Humanities (6 credits) communication skills. Open Options (12 credits)

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Chairperson Graduates may also go on to professional Suggested Year 1 Pattern Dr. Nancy Batty studies (in fields such as law, business, COMM 271 (3 credits) E-mail: [email protected] education, etc.) or may continue to COMM 361 (3 credits) Local calls: 342-3400 graduate studies (in a Master’s or Doctoral CMPT 261 (3 credits) Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 program) in Communication Studies or Humanities (6 credits) See page 23 for general information. another academic discipline such as Social Sciences (6 credits) Sociology or Women’s Studies. Options from Humanities, Social Sciences, University Transfer Science, and/or Fine Arts (9 credits) Program B.A. graduates generally have superior skills in conceptual analysis, evaluation Suggested Year 2 Pattern Red Deer College offers the first year of the and critical reasoning, leadership Some courses are available to fulfill Year 2 following degree program: motivation, and interpersonal and requirements towards a BA in 1. Bachelor of Arts, Major in communication skills. Communications Studies at U of C. Please Communications Studies see an Academic Advisor for more The Program information. Related Careers For a general discussion of the B.A. A degree in Communications Studies Program, see page 24. provides students with skills and knowledge that can apply across a variety Communication Studies provides an of professional situations, from the understanding of communications corporate world to the not-for-profit sector research and practice. Students can to academic institutions. pursue a broad range of study, including the areas of media studies and rhetoric The following list provides some career and discourse. areas that draw Communication Studies graduates for employment: Advertising Admission Requirements Counselling See page 24 for admission requirements. Industrial Relations Public Relations Transfer Features Management See page 24 for transfer features. Radio and Television Publishing and Printing University of Calgary Journalism See page 26 for the Core Program Languages and Linguistics Requirements that must be completed in Writing the course of the four-year degree. Consulting Social Services Government and Civil Service Credits below = U of C credits. Red Deer International Relations College credits may differ from U of C Banking and Finance credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide Research for transfer credit information. Investment Dealing Retail Sales Administration Law Enforcement and Corrections Real Estate Recreation Armed Forces Insurance Urban Planning

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Chairperson order to best satisfy individual and social University of Calgary Dr. Nancy Batty wants. The tools of economics can be used See page 26 for the Core Program E-mail: [email protected] to analyse issues as diverse as Requirements that must be completed in unemployment, inflation, globalization, Local calls: 342-3400 the course of the four-year degree. Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 discrimination, environmental issues, See page 23 for general information. taxation, health care and professional sports. Each year courses are offered in Credits below = U of C credits. Red Deer microeconomics and macroeconomics, College credits may differ from U of C Two-Year University and in selected fields such as money and credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide Transfer Program banking, labour economics, international for transfer credit information. Red Deer College offers the first two years economics, sports economics, development of these degree programs: economics and industrial organization. Suggested Year 1 Pattern ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits) 1. Bachelor of Arts Admission Requirements 2. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 or See page 24 for admission requirements. ENGL 200 (6 credits) Math 30 Pure is essential for pursuing a Social Sciences (6 credits) Related Careers B.A. majoring in Economics. If you do not MATH 202 (3 credits) The following careers are open to have Math 30 Pure, you may pursue the Open Option (9 credits) graduates with a BA in Economics. Some equivalent course during your first year at may require additional training or RDC. For further information, see an Suggested Year 2 Pattern certification in the specific field: Academic Advisor. - securities broker - commodities broker ECON 381/ECON 382 (6 credits) - financial manager - insurance agent Transfer Features Humanities (6 credits) - banker - credit analyst See page 24 for transfer features. Sr. ECON (6 credits) STAT 251 (3 credits) - investment analyst - researcher University of Alberta - auditor - sales representative Science (3 credits) See page 25 for the Compulsory Core - real estate agent - financial planner Open Option (6 credits) Requirements that must be completed in - government policy analyst the course of the four-year degree. - economic development officer University of Lethbridge Credits below = U of A credits. Red Deer See page 26 for the General Liberal Many BA graduates pursue further degrees College credits may differ from U of A Education Requirements that must be in professional fields (such as law or credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide completed in the course of the four-year business administration) or graduate for transfer credit information. degree. degrees in Economics (MA or PhD degree). The following careers are open to Refer to the University of Alberta Bachelor Credits below = U of L credits. Red Deer graduates with such degrees: of Arts - Partial Program Requirements for College credits may differ from U of L - professor - research economist detailed information. credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide - lawyer - accountant for transfer credit information. - business administrator Suggested Pattern - regional/urban planner Economics (ECON) Year 1 ENGL 200 or ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ Suggested Year 1 Pattern ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits) B.A. graduates generally have superior ENGL 220 (6 credits) MATH 202 (3 credits) skills in conceptual analysis, evaluation ECON 201 (6 credits) STAT 251 (3 credits) and critical reasoning, leadership ECON 202 (6 credits) motivation, and interpersonal and MATH 202 (3 credits) ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 or communication skills. Basic Requirement (15 credits) ENGL 200 (6 credits) General Liberal Education Requirements Economics (ECON) Year 2 (12 credits) The Program ECON 381 (3 credits) For a general discussion of the B.A. Sr. Econ (6 credits) Suggested Year 2 Pattern Program, see page 24. STAT 251 (3 credits) ECON 381/ECON 382 (6 credits) Basic Requirement (6 credits) BUS 307 & ECON option (6 credits) Economics studies how households, Open Option (12 credits) businesses and governments make choices Open Options (18 credits) about how to allocate scarce resources in

Red Deer College • www.rdc.ab.ca 29 C A L E N D A R 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 U n i v e r s i t y T r a n s f e r P r o g r a m s Bachelor of Arts in English

Chairperson B.A. graduates generally have superior skills University of Calgary Dr. Nancy Batty in conceptual analysis, evaluation and See page 26 for the Core Program E-mail: [email protected] critical reasoning, leadership, motivation, Requirements that must be completed in Local calls: 342-3400 and interpersonal and communication the course of the four-year degree. Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 skills. See page 23 for general information. Credits below = U of C credits. Red Deer The Program College credits may differ from U of C For a general discussion of the B.A. Two-Year University credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide Program, see page 24. Transfer Program for transfer credit information. Red Deer College offers the first two years RDC offers courses that range from of these degree programs: Suggested Year 1 Pattern Shakespeare to aboriginal literature, 1. Bachelor of Arts ENGL 200 (6 credits) 2. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) expository to creative writing, national literatures to popular genres, allowing you Humanities (6 credits) Four-Year Degree to learn practical skills while acquiring Open Option (18 credits) Completion cultural knowledge. Suggested Year 2 Pattern Years three and four of a University of ENGL 302 (6 credits) Calgary Bachelor of Arts English major Admission Requirements ENGL 318 (6 credits) degree can also be completed on the See page 24 for admission requirements. Sr. ENGL (3 credits) campus of Red Deer College. See the section entitled “Degree Completion Transfer Features Open Option (15 credits) Programs: University of Calgary Bachelor of See page 24 for transfer features. See the section entitled “Degree Arts”. Completion Programs: University of Calgary University of Alberta Bachelor of Arts”. Related Careers See page 25 for the Compulsory Core The study of English develops the skills you Requirements that must be completed in Note: Open options should be selected require in the workplace - creative the course of the four-year degree. towards new breadth requirements. problem solving, accurate research, Details available from RDC Academic persuasive writing, and confident public Credits below = U of A credits. Red Deer Advisors. speaking. It may lead to jobs in any of the College credits may differ from U of A following areas: credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide University of Lethbridge for transfer credit information. Advertising See page 26 for the General Liberal Government and Civil Service Education Requirements that must be Research Refer to the University of Alberta Bachelor of completed in the course of the four-year Administration Arts - Partial Program Requirements for Public Relations detailed information. degree. Management Radio and Television Suggested Pattern Credits below = U of L credits. Red Deer Journalism English (ENGL) Year 1 College credits may differ from U of L Publishing & Printing ENGL 200, ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide Languages and Linguistics 220 (6 credits) (ENGL 200 recommended) for transfer credit information. Writing Basic Requirement (24 credits) Consulting Suggested Year 1 Pattern ENGL 200 (recommended) or ENGL 210 English (ENGL) Year 2 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits) Graduates may also go on to professional Sr ENGL (12 credits) Open Options (12 credits) studies (for example, in fields such as law, Open Option (6 credits) Sr. level General Liberal Education Requirements business, education, etc.) or may continue recommended) (12 credits) to graduate studies (for a Master’s or Open Option (12 credits) Doctoral program) in English. Suggested Year 2 Pattern Sr. ENGL (12 credits) Open Options (6 credits) General Liberal Education Requirements (12 credits)

Red Deer College • www.rdc.ab.ca 30 C A L E N D A R 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 U n i v e r s i t y T r a n s f e r P r o g r a m s Bachelor of Arts in French or Spanish

Chairperson The Program *Note: Level determined by students’ Dr. Nancy Batty For a general discussion of the B.A. prerequisites, refer to the RDC calendar for E-mail: [email protected] Program, see page 24. course prerequisite information. Students Local calls: 342-3400 presenting French Language ARTS 30 or Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 French and Spanish cover the study of Francais 30 may apply for advanced See page 23 for general information. grammar and literature of the French and placement directly into FREN 203. Those Spanish languages. Some courses include wanting credit for FREN 202 may apply to challenge the course. The recommended Two-Year University sample readings from French-speaking and Spanish-speaking countries. pattern may vary depending on Transfer Program prerequisites presented. Red Deer College offers the first two years Red Deer College offers introductory to of these degree programs: advanced French language courses. University of Calgary 1. Bachelor of Arts Beginner’s level to second year university See page 26 for the Core Program 2. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) courses are available. Red Deer College also Requirements that must be completed in offers beginner’s and university level the course of the four-year degree. Related Careers Spanish courses. The study of a second language Credits below = U of C credits. Red Deer College credits may differ from U of C complements any career as it broadens a Admission Requirements credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide student’s intercultural understanding, See page 24 for admission requirements. for transfer credit information. improves communication skills, facilitates international business and expands Transfer Features See page 24 for transfer features. French or Spanish international work opportunities. Fluency Suggested Year 1 Pattern in French and/or Spanish can give an *recommended to transfer after Year 1 applicant for any position a clear University of Alberta See page 25 for the Compulsory Core ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 or advantage over unilingual candidates. In Requirements that must be completed in ENGL 200 (6 credits) Canada, proficiency in French is desirable the course of the four-year degree. FREN 202/FREN 203 (6 credits) or SPAN in civil service positions and the study of 201/SPAN 202 (6 credits) French and/or Spanish can also lead to a Credits below = U of A credits. Red Deer Humanities (6 credits) career in foreign service. Specializing in College credits may differ from U of A Open Option (18 credits) French and/or Spanish can lead to a credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for Note: Open options should be selected career in teaching or translation/ transfer credit information. towards new breadth requirements. interpretation, as well as open doors to Details available from RDC Academic graduate study, international business, Refer to the University of Alberta Bachelor of Adivsors. international law and many other fields. Arts - Partial Program Requirements for Learning a second language helps one detailed information. University of Lethbridge better understand one’s native language, See page 26 for the General Liberal and helps to develop a student’s analytical Suggested Pattern Education Requirements that must be and critical reading skills. In the global French and/or Spanish (FREN) (SPAN) completed in the course of the four-year degree. economy where free trade within the Year 1 Americas, Europe and Asia is constantly ENGL 200 or ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ ENGL 220 (6 credits) Credits below = U of L credits. Red Deer expanding, a foreign language is College credits may differ from U of L increasingly becoming an essential tool. French or Spanish (6 credits)* French or Spanish or Basic Requirement credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information. Graduates may also go on to professional (12 credits) studies (for example in fields such as law, French and/or Spanish (FREN) (SPAN) French business, education, etc.) or may continue Year 2 Suggested Year 1 Pattern to graduate studies (for a Master’s or French or Spanish or Basic Requirement (6 *Must transfer after year 1 Doctoral program) in French or Spanish. credits) FREN 202/FREN 203 (6 credits) Basic Requirement (6 credits) (if FREN) ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 or B.A. graduates generally have superior OR ENGL 200 (6 credits) skills in conceptual analysis, evaluation Open Option (6 credits) (if SPAN) Open Options (6 credits) and critical reasoning, leadership Open Option (6 credits) Sr. Level General Liberal Education Requirements motivation, and interpersonal and recommended (12 credits) communication skills. Open Option (12 credits)

Red Deer College • www.rdc.ab.ca 31 C A L E N D A R 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 U n i v e r s i t y T r a n s f e r P r o g r a m s Bachelor of Arts in History

Chairperson History is the analysis of the human past. University of Calgary Dr. Nancy Batty Courses are offered in three main areas: See page 26 for the Core Program E-mail: [email protected] Canada, Europe and British. RDC special Requirements that must be completed in Local calls: 342-3400 interests include Western Canadian history, the course of the four-year degree. Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 British Empire and Commonwealth, See page 23 for general information. Modern British social history and Modern Credits below = U of C credits. Red Deer Europe. First year courses include Classics, College credits may differ from U of C Two-Year University Medieval, Early Modern World, and Modern credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide Transfer Program World. for transfer credit information. Red Deer College offers the first two years Admission Requirements Suggested Year 1 Pattern of these degree programs: See page 24 for admission requirements. 1. Bachelor of Arts ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 or 2. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Transfer Features ENGL 200 (6 credits) See page 24 for transfer features. Any 2 of CLAS 209, HIST 207,HIST 208, Related Careers HIST 209 (6 credits) Social Sciences (6 credits) Advertising Note: While there are no prerequisites for Science (6 credits) Government and Civil Service second year History courses, students are Open Option (6 credits) Research encouraged to learn the fundamentals of Administration historical writing and research in first year Suggested Year 2 Pattern Law Enforcement and Corrections courses. HIST 373/HIST 374 (6 credits) Public Relations Sr. HIST (6 credits) Management University of Alberta Humanities (6 credits) Radio and Television See page 25 for the Compulsory Core Social Sciences (6 credits) Recreation Requirements that must be completed in the course of the four-year degree. Science (6 credits) Journalism Open Option (6 credits) Urban Planning Credits below = U of A credits. Red Deer Publishing & Printing College credits may differ from U of A Armed Forces University of Lethbridge credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide See page 26 for the General Liberal Writing for transfer credit information. Consulting Education Requirements that must be completed in the course of the four-year Museum Refer to the University of Alberta Bachelor degree. Archivist of Arts - Partial Program Requirements for detailed information. Graduates may also go on to professional Credits below = U of L credits. Red Deer studies (for example in fields such as law, Suggested Pattern College credits may differ from U of L business, education, etc.) or may continue History (HIST) Year 1 credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide to graduate studies (for a Master’s or ENGL 200 or ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ for transfer credit information. Doctoral program) in History. ENGL 220 (6 credits) Junior History (6 credits) Suggested Year 1 Pattern B.A. graduates generally have superior Basic Requirement (18 credits) Junior Classics or History (6 credits) skills in conceptual analysis, evaluation ENGL 200 or ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ and critical reasoning, leadership History (HIST) Year 2 ENGL 220 (6 credits) motivation, and interpersonal and Sr. HIST (6 credits) Social Science (6 credits) communication skills. Sr. HIST (6 credits) (Full-year course Science (6 credits) recommended) Open Option (6 credits) The Program Basic Requirement (6 credits) Open Option (12 credits) Suggested Year 2 Pattern For a general discussion of the B.A. Sr. HIST (12 credits) Program, see page 24. Open Options (18 credits)

Red Deer College • www.rdc.ab.ca 32 C A L E N D A R 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 U n i v e r s i t y T r a n s f e r P r o g r a m s Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

Chairperson Admission Requirements Suggested Year 2 Pattern Dr. Nancy Batty See page 24 for admission requirements. Sr. PHIL (6 credits) E-mail: [email protected] Sr. PHIL (6 credits) Local calls: 342-3400 Transfer Features Open Option (18 credits) Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 See page 24 for transfer features. See page 23 for general information. Note: Open options should be selected University of Alberta towards new breadth requirements. Two-Year University Details available from RDC Academic See page 25 for the Compulsory Core Adivsors. Transfer Program Requirements that must be completed in Red Deer College offers the first two years the course of the four-year degree. University of Lethbridge of these degree programs: See page 26 for the General Liberal 1. Bachelor of Arts Credits below = U of A credits. Red Deer Education Requirements that must be 2. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) College credits may differ from U of A completed in the course of the four-year credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide degree. Related Careers for transfer credit information. Administration Credits below = U of L credits. Red Deer Refer to the University of Alberta Bachelor Government and Civil Service College credits may differ from U of L of Arts - Partial Program Requirements for Research credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide detailed information. Management for transfer credit information. Journalism Suggested Pattern Publishing Philosophy (PHIL) Year 1 Suggested Year 1 Pattern Computing and Information Technology ENGL 200 or ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ PHIL 201/PHIL 202 (6 credits) Ethics Practitioner (Hospital, Business) ENGL 220 (6 credits) PHIL 221/PHIL 222 (6 credits) PHIL 201(3 credits) ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 or Graduates may also go on to professional PHIL 202 (3 credits) ENGL 200 (6 credits) studies (for example in fields such as law, Basic Requirement (18 credits) General Liberal Education Requirements business, education, etc.) or may continue (12 credits) to graduate studies (for a Master’s or Philosophy (PHIL) Year 2 Doctoral program) in Philosophy. Phil 222 (3 credits) Suggested Year 2 Pattern Sr. Phil (9 credits) Sr. PHIL (6 credits) B.A. graduates generally have superior Basic Requirement (6 credits) Open Options (18 credits) skills in conceptual analysis, evaluation Open Option (12 credits) General Liberal Education Requirements and critical reasoning, leadership (6 credits) motivation, and interpersonal and University of Calgary communication skills. See page 26 for the Core Program Requirements that must be completed in The Program the course of the four-year degree. For a general discussion of the B.A. Program, see page 24. Credits below = U of C credits. Red Deer College credits may differ from U of C Philosophy is the study of thought and credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information. reasoning, with special application to abstract and conceptual areas of enquiry Suggested Year 1 Pattern typically outside of the fields of the ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 or sciences, such as the Nature of Reality or ENGL 200 (6 credits) Moral Values. PHIL 201/PHIL 202 (6 credits) Open Option (12 credits) PHIL 221/PHIL 222 (6 credits)

Red Deer College • www.rdc.ab.ca 33 C A L E N D A R 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 U n i v e r s i t y T r a n s f e r P r o g r a m s Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Chairperson The Program University of Calgary Dr. Nancy Batty For a general discussion of the B.A. See page 26 for the Core Program E-mail: [email protected] Program, see page 24. Requirements that must be completed in Local calls: 342-3400 the course of the four-year degree. Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 Political Science is the study of politics and See page 23 for general information. government, the location and use of power Credits below = U of C credits. Red Deer in society, and quests for human College credits may differ from U of C Two-Year University betterment. credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide Transfer Program for transfer credit information. Red Deer College offers the first two years Admission Requirements of these degree programs: See page 24 for admission requirements. Suggested Year 1 Pattern 1. Bachelor of Arts ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 or 2. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Transfer Features ENGL 200 (6 credits) POLI 200 (6 credits) See page 24 for transfer features. Related Careers Social Sciences (6 credits) Science (6 credits) Law University of Alberta Open Option (6 credits) Government and Civil Service See page 25 for the Compulsory Core Radio and Television Requirements that must be completed in Suggested Year 2 Pattern Education the course of the four-year degree. POLI 308/POLI 309 (6 credits) Research POLI 320 (6 credits) Journalism Credits below = U of A credits. Red Deer POLI 360 (6 credits) Armed Forces College credits may differ from U of A Humanities (6 credits) Consulting credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide Science (6 credits) Industrial Relations for transfer credit information. Open Option (3 credits) Law Enforcement and Corrections Urban Planning Refer to the University of Alberta Bachelor University of Lethbridge Banking and Finance of Arts - Partial Program Requirements for See page 26 for the General Liberal Social Services detailed information. Administration Education Requirements that must be completed in the course of the four-year Recreation Suggested Pattern degree. Investment Dealing Political Science (POLI) Year 1 Advertising ENGL 200 or ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ Credits below = U of L credits. Red Deer Public Relations ENGL 220 (6 credits) College credits may differ from U of L Management POLI 200 (6 credits) credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide Counselling Basic Requirement (18 credits) Real Estate for transfer credit information. Insurance Political Science (POLI) Year 2 Suggested Year 1 Pattern Publishing and Printing POLI 308 (3 credits) POLI 200 (6 credits) Languages and Linguistics POLI 309 (3 credits) ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 or Writing POLI 320 (6 credits) ENGL 200 (6 credits) Retail Sales POLI 360 (6 credits) General Liberal Education Requirements Basic Requirement (6 credits) (18 credits) Graduates may also go on to graduate Open Option (6 credits) studies (for a Master’s or Doctoral program) in Political Science. Suggested Year 2 Pattern Sr. POLI (15 credits) Liberal Arts graduates generally have Open Options (15 credits) superior skills in conceptual analysis, evaluation and critical reasoning, leadership motivation, and interpersonal and communication skills.

Red Deer College • www.rdc.ab.ca 34 C A L E N D A R 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 U n i v e r s i t y T r a n s f e r P r o g r a m s Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Chairperson Psychology graduates generally have University of Calgary Dr. Nancy Batty superior skills in problem solving, critical See page 26 for the Core Program E-mail: [email protected] thinking, collecting, analyzing and Requirements that must be completed in Local calls: 342-3400 interpreting data, writing and the course of the four-year degree. Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 communicating. See page 23 for general information. Credits below = U of C credits. Red Deer The Program College credits may differ from U of C Two-Year University For a general discussion of the B.A. credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide Program, see page 24. Transfer Program for transfer credit information. Red Deer College offers the first two years Psychology is the study of mental processes Suggested Year 1 Pattern of these degree programs: and behavior. RDC special interests ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 or 1. Bachelor of Arts include: memory and attention, social ENGL 200 (6 credits) 2. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) psychology, physiological psychology, and PSYC 260/PSYC 261 (6 credits) anomalous experiences. Social Sciences (6 credits) Four-Year Degree Sciences (6 credits) Completion Admission Requirements Open Option (6 credits) Years three and four of a University of See page 24 for admission requirements. Suggested Year 2 Pattern Calgary Bachelor of Arts Psychology major Transfer Features degree can also be completed on the Sr. PSYC (6 credits) See page 24 for transfer features. campus of Red Deer College. See also the PSYC 312 (6 credits) section entitled “University of Calgary Humanities (6 credits) University of Alberta Open Option (12 credits) (recommended Bachelor of Arts Completion at Red Deer See page 25 for the Compulsory Core to include Sr. PSYC (up to 6 credits) College”. Requirements that must be completed in the course of the four-year degree. *See also the section entitled “University of Related Careers Calgary Bachelor of Arts Completion at Red Social Services Credits below = U of A credits. Red Deer Deer College”. Advertising College credits may differ from U of A Government and Civil Service credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide University of Lethbridge Research for transfer credit information. See page 26 for the General Liberal Retail Sales Education Requirements that must be Administration Refer to the University of Alberta Bachelor completed in the course of the four-year Law Enforcement and Corrections of Arts - Partial Program Requirements for degree. Counselling detailed information. Industrial Relations Credits below = U of L credits. Red Deer Public Relations Suggested Pattern College credits may differ from U of L Management Psychology (PSYC) Year 1 credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide Radio and Television ENGL 200 or ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ for transfer credit information. Real Estate ENGL 220 (6 credits) Recreation PSYC 260 (3 credits) Suggested Year 1 Pattern PSYC 261 (3 credits) Journalism PSYC 260/PSYC 261 (6 credits) Basic Requirment (16 credits) Insurance ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 or ENGL 200 (6 credits) Urban Planning Psychology (PSYC) Year 2 Science (3 credits) Consulting PSYC 312 (6 credits) Social Science (3 credits) Sr. Psyc (6 credits) Through graduate studies in Psychology, Open Option (18 credits) Open Option (6 credits) students may become chartered General Liberal Education Requirements psychologists, working in clinical settings (6 credits) with clients who have emotional problems or mental illness. They may also study to Suggested Year 2 Pattern become research psychologists in one of PSYC 312 (6 credits) the many areas of psychology. Graduates Sr. PSYC (6 credits) may also go on to professional studies in Open Options (18 credits) fields such as medicine, law, or business.

Red Deer College • www.rdc.ab.ca 35 C A L E N D A R 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 U n i v e r s i t y T r a n s f e r P r o g r a m s Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Chairperson B.A. graduates generally have superior Sociology (SOCI) Year 2 Dr. Nancy Batty skills in conceptual analysis, evaluation SOCI 332 (3 credits) E-mail: [email protected] and critical reasoning, leadership SOCI 333 (3 credits) Local calls: 342-3400 motivation, and interpersonal and SOCI 312 (3 credits) Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 communication skills. SOCI 310 (3 credits) See page 23 for general information. Basic Requirement (9 credits) The Program Open Option (9 credits) Two-Year University For a general discussion of the B.A. Note: Sociology 261 is not required as a Transfer Program Program, see page 24. prerequisite for senior Sociology courses; it Red Deer College offers the first two years is strongly recommended. of these degree programs: Sociology is the study of the organization 1. Bachelor of Arts and process of human society. Courses are Criminology Concentration 2. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) offered in social theory, social research Suggested Year 2 Pattern - for students methods, and areas of special interest pursuing a Criminology concentration, Four-Year Degree which include the following: criminology, defer (6 credits) of Formal Studies or Open medical sociology, First Nations sociology, Option and replace with SOCI 325/SOCI Completion ethnic relations, social stratification, 327 (6 credits). Years three and four of a University of gender, family, aging, and mass media and Calgary Bachelor of Arts Sociology major popular culture. degree can also be completed on the University of Calgary campus of Red Deer College. See also the See page 26 for the Core Program section entitled “University of Calgary Admission Requirements Requirements that must be completed in Bachelor of Arts Completion at Red Deer See page 24 for admission requirements. the course of the four-year degree. College”. Transfer Features Credits below = U of C credits. Red Deer Related Careers See page 24 for transfer features. College credits may differ from U of C Advertising credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide Government and Civil Service University of Alberta for transfer credit information. Research See page 25 for the Compulsory Core Administration Suggested Year 1 Pattern Requirements that must be completed in Law Enforcement and Corrections ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 or the course of the four-year degree. Industrial Relations ENGL 200 (6 credits) Public Relations SOCI 260/SOCI 261 (6 credits) Management Credits below = U of A credits. Red Deer Social Sciences (6 credits) PSYC 260/PSYC Radio and Television College credits may differ from U of A 261 recommended) Recreation credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide Science (6 credits) Journalism for transfer credit information. Urban Planning Open Option (6 credits) Publishing & Printing Refer to the University of Alberta Bachelor Suggested Year 2 Pattern Armed Forces of Arts - Partial Program Requirements for Writing SOCI 332/SOCI 333 (6 credits) detailed information. Consulting SOCI 310/SOCI 312 (6 credits) Social Services Humanities (6 credits) Suggested Pattern Science (6 credits) Sociology (SOCI) Year 1 Graduates may also go on to professional Open Option (6 credits) (could be ENGL 200 or ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ studies (for example in fields such as law, additional SOCI) business, education, etc.) or may continue ENGL 220 (6 credits) SOCI 260 (3 credits) to graduate studies (for a Master’s or See also the section entitled “University of Doctoral program) in Sociology. SOCI 261 (3 credits) Calgary Bachelor of Arts Completion at Red PSYC 260 (3 credits) Deer College”. PSYC 261 (3 credits) Basic Requirement (12 credits)

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University of Lethbridge See page 26 for the General Liberal Bachelor of Arts in Education Requirements that must be completed in the course of the four-year degree. Recreation and Leisure Credits below = U of L credits. Red Deer College credits may differ from U of L Studies credits. Check the Alberta Transfer Guide for transfer credit information. Chairperson Admission Requirements Gord Inglis Suggested Year 1 Pattern 1. Minimum average of 60% with no E-mail: [email protected] SOCI 260/SOCI 261 (6 credits) mark below 50% in: Local calls: 342-3400 ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 or a. ELA 30-1 Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 ENGL 200 (6 credits) b. Three subjects from Group A, B, or General Liberal Education Requirements C (18 credits) University Transfer c. Subject from Group A, B, C, or D Program (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course Suggested Year 2 Pattern Red Deer College offers one year of transfer Groups,” page 8) SOCI 310/SOCI 312 (6 credits) to the University of Alberta’s four-year OR SOCI 332/SOCI 333 (6 credits) degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies. 2. Mature Student Open Options (18 credits) You must be 19 years of age or older, If you wish to transfer to a university other out of high school for at least one full than the University of Alberta, please check year before the program starts, and with that university before registering in have a minimum average of 60% with courses. no mark below 50% in: a. ELA 30-1 Related Careers b. Subject from Group A or C • Municipal parks and recreation (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course departments Groups,” page 8) • programmers • planners Program Content • facility operators ENGL 210 Literary Analysis and • managers Expository Writing • administrators KNSS 204 Introduction to Sociocultural • Federal and provincial governments Foundations of Physical • cultural services Education, Leisure and Sport • recreation services KNSS 205 History of Sport • parks services KNSS 240 Adapted Physical Education • Youth service agencies KNSS 250 Introduction to the • Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs Administration of Sport, • Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. Physical Activity, and • Institutional recreation Recreation Programs • hospitals PSYC 260 Basic Psychological Process • rehabilitation centres SOCI 260 Sociological Concepts & • seniors’ centres Perspectives • correctional centres PHIL option • Tourism and commercial recreation 3 cr options • Camping and outdoor recreation Program Readmission See page 10.

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Chairperson Transfer Features Year 2 Doug MacDormand Most universities have enrollment quotas. ACCT 202/ACCT 204 (6 credits) E-mail: [email protected] You must compete for admission. A G.P.A. BADM 132 (3 credits) Local calls: 342-3400 of 3.00 or higher is recommended. For BUS 303 (3 credits) Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 course by course transfer agreements, BUS 310 (3 credits) See page 23 for general information. please see www.acat.gov.ab.ca BUS 311 (3 credits) Four non-Business Options (12 credits) One- and Two-Year Admission Requirements This program will vary slightly depending on the major chosen. University Transfer 1. Minimum average of 60% and no Program mark below 50% in: University of Calgary (Haskayne a. ELA 30-1 School of Business, Bachelor of b. Mathematics 30 (Pure) Related Careers Commerce) Entry to the B.Comm c. Subject from Group A or C (Soc. St. Bachelor of Commerce programs prepare Program at U of C requires 2 years of 30 recommended) you for a wide range of professional and/or Pre-professional Study management level careers in business or d. Subject from Group A or C e. Subject from Group A, B, or C the public sector. Bachelor of Commerce Year 1 (Mathematics 31 recommended) graduates are tomorrow’s leaders in the BUS 201 (3 credits) (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course world of business and government. ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits) Groups, page 8) ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 OR The Program credits) OR 2. Mature Student The Bachelor of Commerce program will ENGL 219 & Jr Humanities or Fine Art (6 You must be 19 years of age or older, provide you with background skills and credits) out of high school at least one full year knowledge in the various specialized areas MATH 202 or MATH 203 (3 credits) before the program starts, and have a of business, as well as in the humanities One Approved Junior Science option* (3 minimum average of 60% with no mark and social sciences. Emphasis is on credits) below 50% in: developing the ability to analyze various One Junior Social Science option (3 a. ELA 30-1 organizational problems of a human and/ credits) b. Mathematics 30 (Pure) or technical nature. Two Junior Non-Commerce options (6 In addition, one or more of Biology credits) Students may complete Year 1 and Year 2 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30 is of the programs at the University of Alberta, recommended, but not required. Year 2 University of Calgary, University of ACCT 202/ACCT 204 Lethbridge, Athabasca University or other Program Content or 1 SR Non-Business option **(6 credits) Canadian universities at Red Deer College. University of Alberta (Faculty of BUS 306/BUS 307 (6 credits) Business, Bachelor of Commerce) BUS 311 (3 credits) When the student transfers to the university Entry to the B.Comm Program at U of CMPT 261 (3 credits) of his/her choice, a specialized area of A requires 1 year of Pre-professional COMM 361 (3 credits) study (a major) may be selected. These Study Two Senior Fine Arts, Humanities, Social specializations include: Science or Science options* (6 credits) • accounting Year 1 One Senior Non-Business options (3 • human resource management BUS 201 (3 credits) credits) • finance BUS 306/BUS 307 (6 credits) * Not to include MATH, STAT or CMPT • managerial economics ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits) courses • marketing science ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 ** ACCT 204 is required for students • legal relations credits) intending to pursue an Accounting major. • information systems MATH 202 or MATH 203 (3 credits) • marketing Two non-business options (6 credits) Note: All courses which you intend to • others as offered by the University you submit to the U of C for admission choose requirements must be completed by June 30 of the year in which you intend to transfer.

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University of Lethbridge (Bachelor of ENGL 219 and one Junior Humanities, Year 2 Management) Science or Social Science option (6 Tuition $3,234.00 Year 1 credits) Student Association Fees $ 140.25 BUS 306 (3 credits) MATH 202 (3 credits) Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits) Two Junior Humanities, Science or Social Books/Materials $1,050.00 ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 Science option (6 credits) Total $4,464.25 credits) Five General Liberal Education Year 2 Program Readmission requirements (15 credits) ACCT 202/ACCT 204 (6 credits) See page 10. BUS 306/BUS 307 (6 credits) Year 2 BUS 311 (3 credits) Graduation Requirements ACCT 202/ACCT 204 (6 credits) Four Senior Humanities, Science or Social You must pass 20 term university transfer BADM 132 (3 credits) Science options (12 credits) courses or a minimum of 60 credit hours, BUS 303 (3 credits) One of BADM 132 or BADM 281 or BUS and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of CMPT 261 (3 credits) 303 2.00 to receive a Diploma in University Five General Liberal Education Transfer Studies. requirements (15 credits) Canadian University College This program will vary slightly depending (Bachelor of Commerce) on the major chosen. Canadian University College provides Business Commerce students with the opportunity to transfer Society Athabasca University (Bachelor of into its Bachelor of Business The purpose of the Business Commerce Commerce) Administration (4-yr) degree program. Society is to facilitate interaction among Year 1 and Year 2 may be completed at Red To meet the core, cognate, and major Business Administration and Bachelor of Deer College. Year 3 and Year 4 may be requirements for transfer into this Commerce transfer students, Faculty completed in Calgary or Edmonton, or program, you should consult with an members and the business community through the University’s Home Study Academic Advisor. through a variety of social, academic and Program. recreational sports activities. Students in Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 these programs or planning to enter these Year 1 Year 1 programs, are encouraged to become BADM 110 (3 credits) Tuition $3,136.00 members. CMPT 261 (3 credits) Student Association Fees $ 136.00 COMM 250 (3 credits) Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits) Books/Materials $1,050.00 ENGL 210 (6 credits) Total $4,362.00 OR

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Chairperson The University of Calgary offers a two-year Admission Requirements Dr. Joan Scott after-degree program in Teacher 1. Minimum average of 60% with no E-mail: [email protected] Preparation. Students need to complete a mark below 50% in: Local calls: 342-3400 recognized undergraduate degree prior to a. ELA 30-1 Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 entering this program. b. Three subjects from Group A or C See page 23 for general information. c. Subject from Group A, B, C, or D The Calgary Faculty of Education continues (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course One- and Two-Year to offer a number of five-year combined Groups,” page 8) University Transfer degree programs in which you can attain OR Program both a Bachelor of Education and another 2. Mature Student Bachelor degree at the same time. You must be 19 years of age or older, out Interested students should contact the of high school at least one full year The Program University of Calgary or an Academic before the program starts, and have a Graduates of the four-year Bachelor of Advisor. minimum average of 60% with no mark Education program (University of Alberta) below 50% in: and the five-year combined degree Transfer institutions accept a limited a. ELA 30-1 program (University of Alberta and number of students to the Bachelor of b. Subject from Group A or C Lethbridge) are eligible to apply for Education program. Successful transfer is (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course Teacher Certification in the Province of based on proper course selection, credit Groups, page 8). Alberta and most other provinces. Red hours completed, grade point average Deer College offers up to two years of these (G.P.A.), and other requirements. These Note: If you are admitted as a Mature programs. requirements vary depending on which Student, you still must meet prerequisite university, route, and major/minor you requirements for university transfer Your educational experience is further choose. Some routes and majors are more courses. (Prerequisites for Red Deer enhanced through active participation in competitive than others and may require a College university transfer courses are the Education Undergraduate Society higher grade point average for transfer. listed under the course descriptions at the (EUS). Membership in this society entitles back of this Calendar.) You may have to you to attend conferences, conventions and Detailed information regarding course take more 30-level high school subjects other activities of the Alberta Teachers’ selection and transfer requirements for than the minimum stated above, in order Association. University of Alberta and University of to complete courses needed for your Lethbridge are provided by Red Deer degree. Transfer Features College before you register. If you plan to You may transfer up to two years taken at transfer elsewhere, you may need to Completion of Math 30 (Pure) is Red Deer College to the university of your contact your destination university or highly recommended, especially for choice. Some routes and majors may college regarding course planning. the Elementary Education Program. require transfer after one year if Red Deer Academic Advisors at Red Deer College can College does not offer all needed courses. assist you in this process. Important Notes: Students should be aware that all persons Before planning your program and applying for certification as a teacher registering, decide on the university you in Alberta will be subject to the want to attend, the grade level you want to following restrictions on eligibility: teach, and the subject area in which you Except where the Minister of Education want to specialize. (See details under decides otherwise, the Registrar, Teacher “University Programs.”) Certification and Development shall not issue a teaching certificate to: a. a person who has been convicted for an indictable offense under the Criminal Code; or b. a person whom the Registrar has reason to believe should not be issued a certificate.

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Applications for a teaching certificate University of Alberta Music Music Education * *** shall be directed to the Registrar. As Elementary (Kindergarten to Grade 6) Kinesiology Physical Education part of the application process, Generalist Program Gen. Soc. Sci. Physical Education applicants will be asked whether they Minors include: Gen. Soc. Sci. Social Studies Education have a criminal conviction. If the - Early Childhood Education Economics Social Studies Education* response is yes, the nature of the - Educational Psychology History Social Studies Education* conviction and when and where they - English as a Second Language ** Political Science Social Studies Education were convicted must be detailed. - Fine Arts Sociology Social Studies Education - Language and Literacy Degree BFA/BEd The Registrar shall refuse to issue a - Mathematics/Science teaching certificate to any applicant - Music * Art Art Education*** possessing an indictable criminal - Native Education ** conviction. The Registrar may refuse to - Physical Education Degree BFA/BEd issue a teaching certificate to an applicant - Second Languages: French Dramatic Arts Drama Education*** possessing a criminal conviction of a - Second Languages: Spanish nature deemed unsuitable for teaching - Social Studies Degree BMgmt/BEd children or for any other reason. - Special Education Gen Mgmt Career & Tech Studies: Applicants may appeal the decision of the - Visual Studies Business Focus Registrar to a Certification Appeal Committee established by the Minister. Secondary (Grades 7-12) Degree BMus/BEd Appeals must be made in writing within Majors include: Music Music Education*** 30 days of being advised of the Registrar’s - Art * ** decision not to issue a certificate. - Biological Sciences Degree BSc/BEd - Career & Technology Studies * ** Math Mathematics Education* For additional information please contact - Chemistry Gen. Sciences Mathematics Education* the Registrar, Teacher Certification and - Drama Bio. Sciences Science Education Development Branch of Alberta Learning - English Language Arts Chemistry Science Education* at 780-427-2045, toll free using 310- - General Sciences Gen. Sciences Science Education* 0000. - Mathematics * - Music * Program Content For interim certification applicants must - Physical Education (Year 1 & 2) provide evidence of Canadian citizenship - Physical Sciences or permanent residency and must be - Physics * Please note that these credits are U of proficient in English or French. - Second Languages (French) * A credits and U of L credits. - Second Languages (Spanish) * University Programs - Social Studies University of Alberta - Elementary Legend: Route * Transfer after one year may be Minors include: - Education Option (3 credits) necessary. - All major subjects above and - EDPY 200 (3 credits) ** Transfer may be difficult at this time. - ESL ** - EDIT 302 (3 credits) Courses needed may not be available at - Health Education * - English (6 credits) Red Deer College. You should have an - Instructional Technology ** - Fine Arts (3 credits) alternate major in mind and/or apply - Native Education * - Health Education (3 credits) directly to the University. - Religious and Moral Education ** - Mathematics (3 credits) *** Graduates of the Music, Theatre - Special Education - Natural Science (3 credits) Studies (Performance or Technology majors - Physical Education (3 credits) only) and Visual Arts diplomas may apply University of Lethbridge - Social Science (3 credits) to the University of Lethbridge’s post- Students completing a combined degree - Options/Minor Courses (27 credits) diploma BFA/BEd or BMus/BEd and through the U of L take two majors, one complete these two degrees with an major for each degree. University of Alberta - Middle Years additional 35 courses. Route Degree BA/BEd - Education Option (3 credits) Please see an Academic Advisor if you have 1st Degree - EDPY 200 (3 credits) questions about the Music, Theatre Studies Major Education Degree Major - EDIT 302 (3 credits) or Visual Arts programs. Art Art Education * ** - English (6 credits) Dramatic Arts Drama Education - Fine Arts (3 credits) English English Language Arts Ed. - Health Education (3 credits) Gen. Humanities English Language Arts - Mathematics (3 credits) Ed. - Natural Science (3 credits) French Modern Languages Ed. * - Physical Education (3 credits)

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- Social Science (3 credits) - Non-Education Options (24 credits) - Open Option (3 credits) Bachelor of Science and

University of Alberta - Secondary Route - EDIT 302 (3 credits) Bachelor of Education - Education Option (3 credits) - EDPY 200 (3 credits) - English (6 credits) Combined Degree - Major/Minor/Options (45 credits) Chairperson Transfer institutions accept a limited University of Calgary Dr. Joan Scott number of students to the Bachelor of Please consult with an Academic Advisor E-mail: [email protected] Education program. Successful transfer is based on proper course selection, credit University of Lethbridge Local calls: 342-3400 - EDFX 203 (3 credits) Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 hours completed, grade point average - EDFN (3 credits) See page 23 for general information. (G.P.A.), and other requirements. These - ED Options (9 credits) requirements vary depending on which - Major (24 or 33 credits) One-and Two-Year university, route, and major you choose. - Options (21 or 12 credits). University Transfer Some routes and majors are more competitive than others and may require a Canadian University College Program higher grade point average for transfer. Canadian University College provides Detailed information regarding course students with the opportunity to transfer into The Program selection and transfer requirements for the Bachelor of Education (4-yr) program. A combined BEd/BSc program allows you to University of Alberta and University of To meet the core, cognate, minor, satisfy the minimum requirements of both Lethbridge are provided by Red Deer specialization and major requirements for degrees in five years. The program provides College before you register. If you plan to transfer into this program, you should consult with Canadian University College, a broader science background while transfer elsewhere, you may need to School of Education. maintaining the teacher education contact your destination University or component. Graduates of the combined College regarding course planning. Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 degree are eligible to apply for Teacher Academic Advisors at Red Deer College can Year 1 Certification in the Province of Alberta and assist you in this process. Tuition $3,136.00 most other provinces. Red Deer College Student Association Fees $ 136.00 offers up to the first two years of these Admission Requirements Fees $ 35.00 programs. 1. Minimum average of 60% with no Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 mark below 50% in: Books/Material $1,070.00 Transfer Features a. Biology 30 Total $4,417.00 You may transfer up to two years taken at b. ELA 30-1 c. Mathematics 30 (Pure) Year 2 Red Deer College to the university of your d. Two of Chemistry 30, Mathematics Tuition $3,234.00 choice. Some routes and majors may 31, Physics 30 Student Association Fees $ 140.25 require transfer after one year if Red Deer Fees $ 20.00 College does not offer all courses needed. OR Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 2. Mature Student Books/Material $1,070.00 Before planning your program and You must be 19 years of age or older, Total $4,504.25 registering, decide on the university you out of high school at least one full year want to attend, the grade level you want to before the program starts, and have a Graduation Requirements teach, and the subject area in which you minimum average of 60% with no mark You must pass 20 term university transfer want to specialize. (See details under below 50% in: courses or a minimum of 60 credit hours, “University Programs”). a. ELA 30-1 and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of b. Mathematics 30 (Pure) 2.00 to receive a Diploma in University Direct transfer arrangements are in place to c. Two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Transfer Studies. the University of Alberta and University of Mathematics 31, Physics 30 Lethbridge. You may arrange to transfer to other institutions at which a Bachelor of Program Content Education is offered. Teaching science in secondary school requires studying a variety of subjects. For the University of Alberta, you will normally major in one of the following areas and minor in another:

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1. Biological Sciences includes Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Entomology, Genetics, Microbiology, Bachelor of Fine Art Pharmacology, Physiology, Zoology. 2. Mathematical Sciences includes Applied Probability, Computing Chairperson The Program Science, Mathematics, Statistics. Trudy Golley The instructors in the Visual Art Department 3. Physical Sciences includes Astronomy, E-mail: [email protected] are themselves practising artists. Studios Biochemistry, Chemistry, Geophysics, Local calls: 342-3400 are fully equipped for ceramics, sculpture, Mathematical Physics, Physics. Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 painting, drawing, printmaking, and design. See page 23 for general information. Transfer to the University of Alberta after one The program offers you a concentrated year of these programs is recommended, Two-Year University visual arts foundation in a two-year time due to the limited number of senior span. The first year emphasizes experience chemistry, mathematics and physics courses Transfer Program in drawing, painting, design, ceramics, available at RDC. The Bachelor of Fine Art program provides sculpture, art history, and English. A broad a comprehensive program of studies for range of visual experiences will help you University of Alberta those considering a career or general form a visual arts vocabulary and master Please note that these credits are U of education in visual art. skills in composition and technical areas. A credits. Years 1 & 2 Over the past thirty years, hundreds of Red Emphasis in the second year is on creative English (6 credits) Deer College BFA graduates have growth and visual maturity in studio work. Biological Sciences (6 credits) successfully transferred to all of the major Education Option and EDPY 200 (6 credits) universities and art colleges across Canada Transfer Features Mathematical Sciences (6 credits) You may transfer up to 20 course Physical Sciences (6 credits) and completed their BFA degree. Many equivalents taken at Red Deer College to the Arts options (6 to 9 credits) have gone on further and now have their Science Major/Minor (21 to 24 credits) MFA degree and are practicing artists, art University of Alberta, University of Calgary, teachers and art professors. University of Lethbridge or the Alberta University of Calgary College of Art. The B.F.A. program is also Please consult with an Academic Related Careers transferable to most other Canadian universities and art colleges. Advisor. This program emphasizes the importance of a general foundation in art. University of Lethbridge Admission Requirements Competition for employment in specialized Follow the BEd Combined Degree Program 1. Minimum average of 60% with no as outlined in the Bachelor of Education art fields is very keen, making the strength mark below 50% in: section of this Calendar (see page 40). of your basic education very important. a. ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 Note: Students who enter the Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 The following employment-related fields program with ELA 30-2 must take Year 1 require a general art foundation, followed ELA 30-1 or the equivalent Tuition $3,234.00 by more specialized training, ending in a (English 095) and may not Student Association Fees $ 140.25 four-year undergraduate degree or complete the program in four Fees $ 50.00 Master’s degree. terms. English 095 is not credited Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 Fine Art - sculpture, painting, ceramics, towards diploma requirements. Books/Material $1,050.00 printmaking, photography, and drawing b. Three subjects from Group A,B, or C Total $4,514.25 Crafts Design - ceramics, textiles, glass, c. One subject from Group A,B,C or D and jewellery (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course Year 2 Groups,” page 8) Tuition $3,626.00 Commercial Design - lay-out, illustration, Student Association Fees $ 157.25 display, model-making, and photography OR Fees $ 120.00 Environmental Design - architectural, 2. Mature Student Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 urban, environmental, and industrial You must be 19 years of age or older, out Books/Material $1,050.00 design of high school at least one full year Total $4,993.25 Photography - creative, commercial, before the program starts, and have a industrial, and freelance minimum 60% average with no mark Graduation Requirements Art Education - secondary and post- below 50% in: You must pass 20 term university transfer secondary courses or a minimum of 60 credit hours, Other - art galleries, framing shops, etc. and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 to receive a Diploma in University Transfer Studies.

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a. ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 Program Cost Estimates - 2007/200 Note: Students who enter the Year 1 program with ELA 30-2 must take Tuition $4,410.00 ELA 30-1 or the equivalent Student Association Fees $ 191.25 (English 095) and may not Fees $ 285.00 complete the program in four Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 terms. Books/Materials $2,175.00 English 095 is not credited towards Total $7,101.25 diploma requirements as it is equivalent to high school ELA 30-1. Year 2 The only card b. Subject from Group A, B, or C Tuition $4,312.00 you need on (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course Student Association Fees $ 187.00 Groups,” page 8). Fees $ 300.00 campus Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 Program Content Books/Materials $2,155.00 Year 1 Total $6,994.00 ART 101/ART101 Visiting Artists ART 201/ART 203 Art History I and II Graduation Requirements ART 231/ART 233 Visual Fundamentals I & You must pass 20 term university transfer II courses or a minimum of 60 credit hours, ART 241/ART 243 Drawing I and II and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of ART 251 Two Dimensional Studies 2.00 to receive a Diploma in University - Painting I Transfer Studies. It’s indispensable! ART 261 Three Dimensional Studies - Ceramics I ...it’s your: ART 281 Three Dimensional • College ID Card Studies-Sculpture I English One term course at the • Library Card 200 level. • Computer Access • Sports Equipment Signout Year 2 Card ART 101/ART 101 Visiting Artists ART 341/ART 343 Drawing III and IV • Computer Print Card Two studio electives from the following: ART 351/ART 353 Painting II and III On-Campus Debit Card ART 361/ART 363 Ceramics II and III for: ART 375/ART 377/Printmaking (Two will be • Bookstore ART 379 offered each year) • Food Court & Kiosks ART 381/ART 383 Sculpture II and III One term academic option • Cafeteria English One term course at the • The FarSide Grill & Bar 200 level Two term University transfer academic option (preferably a 300 level Art History).

University of Lethbridge Transfer You may enter the third year of BFA (Art) at the University of Lethbridge or the Alberta College of Art and Design if you have For more information, successfully completed all of the program contact requirements, or transfer to most Canadian Ph: (403) 342-3132 universities. Email: [email protected] www.rdc.ab.ca/icard

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Chairperson The program can lead into the following Admission to a university program may be Gord Inglis areas of study: limited by quota. Entry is based on your E-mail: [email protected] • adapted physical education academic record. You should expect heavy Local calls: 342-3400 • athletic therapy course and program demands and the Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 • fitness and health promotion need for a competitive GPA if you wish to See page 23 for general information. • physical education in schools transfer to a university program. • physical activity leadership Two Year University • tourism and hospitality The objective of the program is to educate and prepare qualified leaders in the field Transfer Program • outdoor education • sports administration of Kinesiology and Sport Studies who: Kinesiology is the study of the science of - are prepared for employment in related movement. The Red Deer College • coaching • dance fields and agencies in the private and Kinesiology and Sport Studies program offers public sectors • sport sciences the first 2 years of a variety of Bachelor - are prepared for teaching and coaching • physiotherapy Degree programs. See page 97 for careers in school systems • occupational therapy information on the 2-year diplomas. - may choose to continue their education at the graduate level The program offers university transfer to the Related Careers following programs: • elementary schools You must complete an after degree (A.D.) The University of Alberta • secondary schools diploma or certificate following the BPE - Bachelor of Physical Education • colleges and universities Bachelor’s degree if you wish to teach in BSc Kinesiology • community centres Alberta. This normally qualifies you to BPE/BEd - 5 year combined degree • corporate setting teach in physical education and health The University of Calgary • municipal recreation departments areas, plus one or more other subject BKIN - Bachelor of Kinesiology • provincial sport organizations The University of Lethbridge areas. Selecting proper courses during • private fitness centres B.A. - Kinesiology your program is important for this reason. B.A. (Kinesiology)/BEd (Physical • sport clubs Education) Combined - 5 year • private enterprise Admission Requirements program (see an Academic Advisor) • health care 1. Minimum average of 60% with no B.Sc. Kinesiology • youth services mark below 50% in: B.Sc. Exercise Science • rehabilitation centres a. ELA 30-1 Out of province universities through proper • outdoor pursuits b. Two subjects from Group A*and/ course selection (see an Academic Advisor) • volunteer organizations or C • government agencies (for this program only, Math 30 Transfer to other programs and other (Applied) may also be used as one universities is possible. These transfer The Program of these subjects) opportunities also include: The program is designed so that students c. Subject from Group C (Biology 30 • BComm/BKIN Joint Program - can complete a 2-year diploma (see recommended) University of Calgary Kinesiology and Sport Studies Diplomas, d. Subject from Group B, C, or D • Athletic Therapy - UL/UC/MRC page 97), and then enter the work force or (see “Alberta Grade 12 Course Collaborative Athletic Therapy transfer to a university and complete a Groups”, page 8) program. In this program students Bachelor’s degree. The program is * Only one language other than English attend RDC in year 1, and then designed for students wishing to transfer to will be accepted transfer to the U of C or U of L for year the University of Alberta, the University of OR 2 before applying into the Athletic Calgary or the University of Lethbridge. 2. Mature Student Therapy Collaborative Program. Transfer to other universities is possible You must be 19 years of age or older, with proper program consultation and out of high school for at least one full This collaborative program is very careful course selection. For university year before the program starts, and competitive and is limited by quota transfer, the courses you select must meet have a minimum average of 60% with (see an Academic Advisor or the the program requirements of the specific no mark below 50% in: Chairperson ). university chosen. a. ELA 30-1 b. Subject from Group C (Biology 30 recommended)

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Note: If you are applying to the Faculty of Year 2 Year 2 Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, you PSIO 258 Elementary Physiology I PSIO 258 Elementary Physiology I must present English 30 or ELA 30-1, PSIO 259 Elementary Physiology II PSIO 259 Elementary Physiology II Biology 30, Math 30 (or Pure Math 30) KNSS 202 Physiology of Exercise KNSS 202 Physiology of Exercise and Chemistry 30 for admission. For the U KNSS 203 Skill Acquisition & KNSS 203 Skill Acquisition & of C - Exercise and Health Physiology Major Performance Performance - Math 30 (minimum grade of 70%) is KNSS 205 History of Sport KNSS 209 Measurement & Evaluation prerequisite. Math 31 is recommended. KNSS 250 Intro to the Admin of Sport & KNSS 220 Introduction to Athletic For the U of C - Biomechanics Major - Math P.E. Programs Therapy 30 (minimum grade of 70%) and Math 31 Two Physical Activity Courses - KPAC/KDNC KNSS 240 Adapted Physical Education are required; Physics 30 is recommended. Two of: KNSS 250 Introduction to the Note: If you are applying to the University of KNSS 209 Measurement and Administration of Sport & P.E. Alberta Bachelor of Science Kinesiology Evaluation Programs (BScKin), admission to this program KNSS 244 Introduction to Nutrition Two of: requires the following high school subject KNSS 253 Psychological Sport KNSS 205 History of Sport requirements - English Language Arts 30-1, Performance KNSS 244 Introduction to Nutrition Chemistry 30, Pure Mathematics 30, KNSS 307 Growth and KNSS 253 Psychological Sport Physics 30, and one of Biology 30 or Development Performance Physical Education 30 (5 credit). PSYC 260 Basic Psychological KNSS 260 Introduction to Coaching Processes Theory Program Content One of: KNSS 280 Outdoor Education* KNSS 299 Directed Studies This program is designed for students who KNSS 220 Introduction to Athletic KNSS 307 Growth & Development wish to complete the 2-year General Therapy *KNSS 280 includes a one week camp Diploma in Kinesiology and Sport Studies KNSS 260 Introduction to Coaching during the fourth week in August. For and continue on to a Bachelor’s Degree. Theory 2007/2008 KNSS 280 starts Monday, August Students wishing to complete the Adapted KNSS 280 Introduction to Outdoor 27th, 2007. Physical Education Diploma, Coaching & Education* For transfer and course selection specifics, it Sport Performance Diploma, Fitness & KNSS 299 Directed Studies in is strongly recommended that students see Health Promotion , or the Sport Kinesiology and Sport an Academic Advisor. Management Diploma, and transfer to Studies university, need to select the appropriate INTD 240 Integrated Arts Approach Combined BPE/BEd (5-year) Programs options and physical activity courses. (See to Movement Red Deer College offers the first two years of Kinesiology and Sport Studies Diploma, * KNSS 280 includes a one week camp the Combined BPE/BEd programs. page xx and see an Academic Advisor.) during the fourth week in August. For 2007/2008 KNSS 280 starts Monday, Students completing the first two years of August 27th, 2007. the Combined Degree program will transfer University of Alberta into the BPE program at the U of A for Year Bachelor of Physical Education Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology 3 of this program of studies. Upon Year 1 completion of Year 3 and of 99 credits, they KNSS 200 Structural Anatomy Year 1 KNSS 200 Structural Anatomy will apply to the BEd Program for Years 4 & KNSS 201 Biomechanics 5. The program is very competitive and a KNSS 204 Sociocultural Foundations of KNSS 201 Biomechanics KNSS 204 Sociocultural Foundations of limited number of spaces are available for P.E. Leisure & Sport entrance of Transfer Applicants into Year 3 KNSS 210 Fitness and Wellness Theory & P.E. Leisure and Sport KNSS 210 Fitness and Wellness Theory & at the University of Alberta. These programs Practice are highly competitive and limited by quota KNSS 240 Adapted Physical Education Practice KNSS 270 Leadership & Instruction in and acceptance into the combined degree KNSS 270 Leadership & Instruction in route at the U of A is not guaranteed. Physical Activity Physical Activity MATH 202 Elementary Calculus KDNC 200 The Spectrum of Dance in BPE/BEd (Elementary Route) Society ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 Literary Analysis & Expository Year 1 ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 Students should schedule courses so that Literary Analysis & Expository Writing CHEM 211 Introductory University there are 6 courses in each term (including Writing KPACs) (Total transfer credits = 33) Chemistry Two Physical Activity Courses - KPAC/KDNC KNSS 200 Structural Anatomy CHEM 251 Introductory Organic KNSS 201 Biomechanics Chemistry KNSS 204 Sociocultural Foundations of P.E. Leisure and Sport

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KNSS 210 Fitness & Wellness Theory & Year 2 Two of: Practice Students should schedule courses so that One Approved Option KNSS 240 Adapted Physical Education there are 6 courses in each term KNSS 203 Skill Acquisition & KNSS 270 Leadership & Instruction in (including KPAC’s). (Total transfer credits Performance Physical Activity = 33) KNSS 220 Introduction to Athletic KDNC 200 Spectrum of Dance in Society KNSS 203 Skill Acquisition & Therapy 2 KPAC/KDNC courses (Not KDNC 340) Performance KNSS 244 Introduction to Nutrition ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 KNSS 205 History of Sport KNSS 260 Introduction to Coaching or ENGL 200 KNSS 240 Adapted Physical Education Theory MATH choose from MATH 260 or any KNSS 250 Introduction to the KNSS 299 Directed Studies in transferable Math course or Administration of Sport & P.E. Kinesiology and Sport STAT 251 (3) Programs Studies KNSS 260 Introduction to Coaching INTD 240 Integrated Arts Approach Year 2 to Movement Students should schedule courses so that 2 KPAC/KDNC courses (Not KDNC 340) KPED 294 Introduction to the Movement there are 6 courses in one term and 7 Note: Approved options should be selected courses in the other term (including of Activities of Youth after consultation with an Academic KPAC’s). (Total transfer credits = 33) EDIT 302 Instructional Application of KNSS 203 Skill Acquisition & Technology Advisor and considering the major you will Performance Education Option choose upon transferring. KNSS 205 History of Sport Minor Course Recommended Approved Options are: KNSS 220 Introduction to Athletic Minor Course OR PSIO 258 English 219 and/or PSYC 260. Students Therapy interested in pursuing the Pedagogy Major KNSS 250 Introduction to the For transfer and course selection specifics at the U of C should discuss, with an Administration of Sport & it is strongly recommended that students Academic Advisor, requirements for P.E. Programs see an Academic Advisor. admission to this program at U of C prior PSIO 258 Elementary Physiology I to commencement of their RDC Kinesiology 2 KPAC/KDNC courses (Not KDNC 340) University of Calgary program. KPED 292 Introduction to Elementary * KNSS 280 includes a one week camp School PE Bachelor of Kinesiology during the fourth week in August. For KPED 294 Introduction to the Movement Year 1 Activities of Youth KNSS 200 Structural Anatomy 2007/2008 KNSS 280 starts Monday, EDPY 200 Introduction to Educational KNSS 201 Biomechanics August 27th, 2007. Psychology KNSS 204 Sociocultural Foundations of EDIT 302 Instructional Application of P.E. Leisure & Sport University of Lethbridge Technology KNSS 210 Fitness and Wellness Theory & Bachelor of Arts (Kinesiology) Education Option Practice Combined Bachelor of Arts For transfer and course selection specifics KNSS 240 Adapted Physical Education (Kinesiology)/ it is strongly recommended that students KNSS 270 Leadership & Instruction in Bachelor of Education (Physical see an Academic Advisor. Physical Activity Education) (5-year program) KDNC 200 The Spectrum of Dance in Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology) BPE/BEd (Secondary Route) Society Bachelor of Science (Exercise Year 1 Two Approved Options Science) Students should schedule courses so that Two Physical Activity Courses - KPAC/KDNC there are 6 courses in each term or KNSS 280* For transfer and course selection specifics (including KPAC’s). (Total transfer credits students are directed to see an Academic = 33) Advisor. KNSS 200 Structural Anatomy Year 2 KNSS 201 Biomechanics PSIO 258 Elementary Physiology I KNSS 204 Sociocultural Foundations of PSIO 259 Elementary Physiology II P.E. Leisure & Sport KNSS 205 History of Sport KNSS 210 Fitness & Wellness Theory & KNSS 209 Measurement and Evaluation Practice KNSS 250 Intro to the Admin of Sport & KNSS 270 Leadership & Instruction in P.E. Programs Physical Activity KNSS 307 Growth and Development KDNC 200 Spectrum of Dance in Society BIOL 217 Introduction to Cell Biology 2 KPAC/KDNC courses (Not KDNC 340) Two Physical Activity Courses - KPAC/KDNC ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 or KNSS 280* or ENGL 200 2 Minor courses

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Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 Year 1 Bachelor of Science and Tuition $3,136.00 Student Association Fees $ 136.00 Fees $ 80.00 Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 Pre- Professional Programs Books/Materials $1,000.00 Total $4,392.00 See page 23 for general information. Transfer depends on proper course Year 2 selection, credit hours completed, grade Tuition $3,234.00 The Program point average (G.P.A.), and other Student Association Fees $ 140.25 The objective of these programs is to requirements. The minimum stated G.P.A. Fees $ 60.00 provide access to the first and, in some is often not enough because of competition Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 cases, the second year of study toward to get into a program. Books/Materials $1,000.00 “general” or “subject specific” programs Total $4,474.25 which can be transferred to the provincial Laboratory Safety universities. Requirements Graduation Requirements Chemistry: You must have a lab coat and You must pass 20 term university transfer The “subject specific” programs provide safety glasses to take part in Chemistry courses or a minimum of 60 credit hours, education in the conventional scientific labs. You can buy these items at the and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of disciplines. You can take a number of College Bookstore. Please note that contact 2.00 to receive a Diploma in University options, but the number and sequence of lenses are not permitted in the labs. Transfer Studies. the science courses is more rigid than in the “general” program. Course Selection Note: Not all the courses listed under the The “general” program gives you the programs may be offered every academic flexibility to build a science program year. around your personal strengths and When selecting courses, the Arts and interests by blending the “subject specific” Science options are defined as: areas. This is done by declaring a major Arts Option Science Option and minor subject. Anthropology Astronomy* Art* Biochemistry The “pre-professional” programs are Drama* Biology designed to meet the admission Economics Chemistry** requirements of professional schools (such English Computing as medicine, dentistry, veterinary French Science* medicine, pharmacy, optometry, and Genetics chiropractic medicine). These programs *Geography *Geography are very competitive, and you should plan (except 230/231) 230/231) your program so that you have the option of History Mathematics completing a science degree if your Music* Microbiology admission into the professional program is Philosophy Physics denied or delayed. Political Science Physiology* Psychology *Psychology In many cases, transfer from one major to (except 260) (260) another can be arranged with a minimal Sociology Statistics loss in study time. Spanish Zoology *Does not apply at some universities. Transfer Features Check with Academic Advisors. You may transfer up to 20 course ** CHEM 291 is not a science option for equivalents taken at Red Deer College to BSc students. the university of your choice. The courses you select must meet the program Program Readmission requirements of that specific university. See page 10. Before planning your program and registering, you should decide which Graduation Requirements university you will transfer to, and what You must pass 20 term university transfer subject area (major) you want to specialize courses or a minimum of 60 credit hours, in. and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 to receive a Diploma in University Transfer Studies.

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Chairperson Admission Requirements Major or minor subjects in Science: Dr. Sally Stuart 1. Minimum average of 60% with no Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer E-mail: [email protected] mark below 50% in: Science, Environmental Earth Sciences Local calls: 342-3400 a. ELA 30-1 (formerly Geography), Geology, Geophysics, Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 b. Mathematics 30 (Pure) Mathematics, Atmospheric Sciences See page 23 or general information. c. Two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, (formerly Meteorology), Physics, Mathematics 31, Physics 30 Psychology, Statistics One-Year or Two-Year d. Subject from Group A, B, or C University Transfer (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course Minor subjects in Arts: Program Groups,” page 8) If the minor subject chosen is from Arts, OR any requirements as specified by the Arts 2. Mature Student department must be met. Please see the U The Program You must be 19 years of age or older, of A Calendar for minor subject areas. The BSc General program gives you a out of high school for at least one full broad education in more than one branch year before the program starts, and The Major Subject or Area of Concentration of study. Students must select a major and have a minimum average of 60% with and Minor Subject of Concentration may a minor subject or area of concentration. no mark below 50% in: not share courses from the same The major subject or area of concentration a. ELA 30-1 department. The following combinations must be in Science. b. Mathematics 30 (Pure) are not allowed: c. Two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Earth Sciences/Arts Geography If you are enrolled in the General program Mathematics 31, Physics 30 Science Psychology/Arts Psychology and intend to transfer to another, carefully follow the requirements for the latter Program Content Courses in a major or minor Subject of program when you select (consult with an Concentration may not overlap. For The following outlines provide a basic Academic Advisor) your first year courses. example, if the major Area of understanding of program content but do This applies to all students intending to Concentration is the Mathematical not contain specific details regarding transfer to the Universities of Calgary or Sciences, and the minor Subject of specific course requirements. This Lethbridge which do not offer a BSc Concentration is Statistics, then the major information is current at the time of General Degree. may be made up of Mathematics courses publication but may change as the and Computing Science courses, but no universities change their requirements. Transfer Features Statistics courses. The minor would consist exclusively of Statistics courses. This program also allows for subsequent University of Alberta transfer to University of Alberta A subject of concentration consists of Please note these are U of A credits Specialization and Honours programs courses taken from a single discipline (e.g. which have no first year admission. It also Chemistry). An area of concentration may Year 1 allows for transfer to University of Calgary be chosen from the following groups: ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 Honours and Majors programs, all of which Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, credits) have no first year admission. It also allows Mathematical Sciences or Earth Sciences. for transfer to University of Lethbridge MATH or STAT or CMPT (6 credits) PHYS or CHEM* or ASTR (6 credits) Majors programs. The student has the option of choosing a BIOL or GEOG or PSYC (6 credits) minor subject or area of concentration in Arts or Science options towards minor*** Note: There are some major/minor Science, Arts or Business. (For more (6 credits) combinations which have required courses information on a Business minor, please Students should have declared a major (usually in the second year) that are not contact the University of Alberta Science and minor by year 2. For “Business” offered at Red Deer College. Students Department at (403) 492-4758 or 1-800- minor, please see note below. taking these combinations can either take 358-8314. other (transferrable) courses during their second year; or, can transfer after their first Not more than 42 credits of all courses year at Red Deer College. taken can be at the junior level.

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Year 2 Year 2 Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 Two full-course equivalents toward major CHEM 251/CHEM 252 or CHEM 251/ Year 1 (12 credits) CHEM 352 (6 credits) Tuition $3,528.00 One full-course equivalent toward minor BIOL 317/BIOL 318 (6 credits) Student Association Fees $ 153.00 (6 credits) MATH 202 or MATH 203 (3 credits) Fees $ 120.00 Two full-course equivalents in Arts or Fine Arts or Humanities Requirement (6 Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 Science Options** or credits) Books/Materials $1,200.00 toward major or minor requirements (12 Social Science Requirement (6 credits) Total $5,041.00 credits) Science Electives (3 credits) Year 2 NOTES: U of L’s General Liberal Education Tuition $3,528.00 * If a student chooses to complete Junior Requirement (GLER) Student Association Fees $ 153.00 Inorganic and Organic chemistry, it is No more than 4 half courses (12 credits) Fees $ 120.00 recommended that the student complete from any single department may be Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 CHEM 211/CHEM 212 in year one and counted towards the GLER. Math and Books/Materials $1,200.00 CHEM 251/CHEM 352 in year two. Computer Science are counted as separate Total $5,041.00 ** Select options from the list below. departments for a Science Major. Biology *** See U of A calendar for details on (BIOL), Microbiology (MICR), Zoology courses required for major and minor. (ZOOL), Botany (BOTA), and Genetics (GENE) are considered part of the Business Minor Note: Biological Sciences Department. In the list Students who wish to pursue a Minor in below, “all xxx courses” means all courses Business must complete ENGL 210, ECON that are U of L transferrable. 201/ECON 202, 6 credits of MATH (MATH 202 (or MATH 203) and STAT 251) , 6 Fine Arts: credits of Physical Sciences in year one. As all ART courses, all DRAM courses, all MUSI well, students can choose to do ACCT 202, courses BUS 303 BUS 310, BADM 132 in year two. The Business Minor in the General Humanities: Sciences program is governed by quotas. ANTH 308, DRAM 201, all ENGL courses, The minimum acceptable (RDC) GPA is all FREN courses, all HIST courses, all non- 2.3 this year. science PHIL courses, all SPAN courses.

Options: Social Sciences: Arts: ANTH (all non-Science, non-Humanities ANTH, ECON, ENGL, FREN, HIST, PHIL, courses), ECON (all non-science courses), POLI, PSYC (not 260), SOCI, SPAN GEOG 230, GEOG 231, GEOG 250, GEOG 251, GEOG 381), KNSS (all non-science Science: courses except KNSS 280), all POLI BIOC*, BIOL, BOTANY, CHEM , CMPT courses, PSYC (PSYC 260 and all non- 351, GENE, MATH, MICRO, PHYS, STAT, Science courses) all SOCI courses. ZOOL, PSYC 260 *pre-requisites are CHEM 211/CHEM 212 Sciences: and CHEM 251/CHEM 252 ANTH 200, ANTH 306, ANTH 319; all ASTR courses; all BIOL courses; all BOTA University of Lethbridge courses; all CHEM courses; all CMPT Please note these are U of L credits courses; GEOG 230, GEOG 231; all GENE Year 1 courses; all MATH courses; all MICR BIOL 217/BIOL 218 (6 credits) courses; KNSS 200, KNSS 201, KNSS 307; CHEM 211/CHEM 212 (6 credits) PHIL 221, PHIL 222, PHIL 364, PHIL GEOG 230/GEOG 231 (6 credits) PHIL 365, PHIL 389; all PHYS courses; Fine Arts or Humanities Requirement (6 PSYC 260, PSYC 312, PSYC 363, PSYC 366 credits) or PSYC 369, PSYC 368, PSYC 375, PSYC Social Science Requirement (6 credits) 377, PSYC 475; all STAT courses (including BUS 306, BUS 307, BADM 111); all ZOOL courses.

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Chairperson Transfer Features Major in Animal Science Dr. Sally Stuart The courses in this program can be BIOL 217/BIOL 218; BIOL 317, BIOL 318; GEOG 230, GEOG 231 (6 credits) E-mail: [email protected] transferred in full to the BSc Agriculture ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 Local calls: 342-3400 program at the University of Alberta. Refer Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 credits) to University of Alberta calendar for the MATH 202/MATH 203 and STATS 251 (6 See page 23 for general information. complete listing of courses under the credits) Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry, and Home ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits) One-Year University Economics. CHEM 251/CHEM 352; CHEM 211/CHEM Transfer Program Please note that these credits are U 212 (6 credits) Students in the BSc Agriculture degree of A credits. program must choose one major: Major in Crop Science BIOL 217, BIOL 218; BIOL 317, BIOL 318; Agricultural and Resource Economics, Admission Requirements GEOG 230, GEOG 231 (6 credits) Animal Science, Crop and Horticultural 1. Minimum average of 60% with no CHEM 251/CHEM 352; CHEM 211/CHEM Science, Range and Pasture Management mark below 50% in: 212; or PHYS 205/PHYS 226 (6 credits) or Sustainable Agricultural Systems. This a. Biology 30 ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 must be chosen before entering the third b. Chemistry 30 credits) year but may be chosen as early as the c. ELA 30-1 ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits) beginning of the first year. d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) MATH 202 or MATH 203 and STATS 251 (6 e. Subject from Group A, B, C, or D credits) Related Careers (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course Range and Pasture Management • Provincial and federal government Groups,” page 8) Major (as Crop Science) • inspectors OR 2. Mature Student • administrators Sustainable Agricultural Systems You must be 19 years of age or older, • researchers Major • Commercial and industrial out of high school for at least one full BIOL 217/BIOL 317; GEOG 230/GEOG • sales and promotion personnel year before the program starts, and 231 • researchers have a minimum average of 60% with CHEM 251/CHEM 352; CHEM 211/CHEM • Self-employment as farmers and no mark below 50% in: 212; or PHYS 205/PHYS 226 (6 credits) ranchers a. Biology 30 ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 • Graduates also play an important role in b. Chemistry 30 credits) discussing and solving ecological c. ELA 30-1 ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits) problems. This involvement is found in d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) MATH 202 or MATH 203 and STATS 251 (6 credits) many areas of the work force. Program Content BIOL 218 (3 credits) BIOL 318 (3 credits) The Program Agricultural and Resource Economics The Red Deer College program is a Major Core modified first year of study. It provides BIOL 217/BIOL 218; BIOL 317, BIOL BIOL 217/BIOL 218; BIOL 317, BIOL 318; credit for the first year of the Bachelor of 318; GEOG 230, GEOG 231 (6 credits) GEOG 230, GEOG 231 (6 credits) Science in Agriculture. It is strongly ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 recommended that students complete all credits) credits) junior requirements before taking senior MATH 202 or MATH 203 and STATS 251 MATH 202 or MATH 203 and STATS 251 (6 credits) courses. (6 credits) ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits) ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits) BUS 303 (3 credits) BUS 303 (3 credits) Elective (3 credits) Elective (3 credits) Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 Tuition $3,528.00 Student Association Fees $ 153.00 Fees $ 100.00 Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 Books/Materials $1,200.00 Total $5,021.00

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Chairperson Admission Requirements Program Content Dr. Sally Stuart 1. Minimum average of 60% with no Please note these credits are U of A E-mail: [email protected] mark below 50% in: credits. Local calls: 342-3400 a. Biology 30 Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 b. Chemistry 30 University of Alberta See page 23 for general information. c. ELA 30-1 Year 1 d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) Agriculture Business Management One-Year University Pre- e. Subject from Group A, B, C or D BIOL 217 or BIOL 218 (3 credits) Professional Program (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits) Students in the BSc in Agricultural/Food Groups,” page 8) ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 Business Management program must OR credits) choose one specialization: Agricultural 2. Mature Student MATH 202 or MATH 203 & STAT 251 (6 Business Management, or Food Business You must be 19 years of age or older, credits) Management. This must be chosen before out of high school for at least one full ACCT 202 or BUS 303 (3 credits) entering third year but may be chosen as year before the program starts, and Electives (6 credits) early as the beginning of the first year. have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in: Food Business Management Related Careers a. Biology 30 BIOL 217 or BIOL 218 (3 credits) b. Chemistry 30 CHEM 251/CHEM 352 (6 credits) Agricultural/Food Business Management c. ELA 30-1 ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits) graduates develop a strong understanding d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 of business concepts and principles as credits) applied to either the agricultural industry MATH 202 or MATH 203 & STAT 251 (6 or the food industry. Graduates have a credits) basic knowledge of the technical processes Elective (3 credits) involved. Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 The Program Tuition $3,234.00 The Red Deer College program is a pre- Student Association Fees $ 140.25 professional year that prepares the student Fees $ 20.00 for admission to the degree program. Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 Normally, three additional years of study Books/Materials $1,200.00 are required. Total $4,634.25 Transfer Features The courses in this program can be transferred in full to the BSc in Agricultural/Food Business Management program at the University of Alberta. Refer to University of Alberta calendar for the complete listing of courses under the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry, and Home Economics.

Red Deer College • www.rdc.ab.ca 52 C A L E N D A R 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 U n i v e r s i t y T r a n s f e r P r o g r a m s Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences/Environmental Earth Sciences

Chairperson Admission Requirements Atmospheric Sciences Dr. Sally Stuart 1. Minimum average of 60% with no CMPT 201 or CMPT 214 (3 credits) E-mail: [email protected] mark below 50% in: ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 Local calls: 342-3400 a. ELA 30-1 credits) Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 b. Mathematics 30 (Pure) GEOG 230/GEOG 231 (6 credits See page 23 for general information. c. Chemistry 30 MATH 202 or 203, 204 (6 credits) d. Physics 30 Physics (6 credits) One-Year University e. Subject from Group A, B, or C Math 221 (3 credits) Transfer Program (Math 31 recommended) Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 Earth and Atmospheric Sciences is the (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course Tuition $3,626.00 study of the atmosphere, surface and Groups,” page 8) Student Association Fees $ 157.25 interior of the earth. OR 2. Mature Student Fees $ 100.00 Related Careers You must be 19 years of age or older, Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 out of high school for at least one full Books/Materials $1,200.00 • All levels of government year before the program starts, and Total $5,123.25 • planning commissions have a minimum average of 60% with • urban and housing project no mark below 50% in: planning a. ELA 30-1 • parks and recreation planning b. Mathematics 30 (Pure) • energy and natural resources c. Chemistry 30 planning d. Physics 30 • overseas service • Teaching (with BEd) • Cartography (map-making) Program Content Please note these credits are U of A The Program credits. Red Deer College offers the first year of University of Alberta university study toward the degree of BSc Environmental Earth Services in Atmospheric Sciences/Environmental CHEM 211/CHEM 212 (6 credits) Earth Sciences. ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits) Transfer Features GEOG 230/GEOG 231 (6 credits) The courses offered in this program can be MATH 202 or MATH 203, MATH 204 (6 transferred to most universities. credits) Physics (6 credits)

Red Deer College • www.rdc.ab.ca 53 C A L E N D A R 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 U n i v e r s i t y T r a n s f e r P r o g r a m s Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Chairperson Admission Requirements Dr. Sally Stuart 1. Minimum average of 60% with no E-mail: [email protected] mark below 50% in: Local calls: 342-3400 a. Biology 30 Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 b. Chemistry 30 See page 23 for general information. c. ELA 30-1 d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) One Year University e. Physics 30 Transfer Program Program Content Please note these credits are U of A Related Careers credits. •Provincial and federal government • technologists in pure and applied University of Alberta research Year 1 • Hospital laboratories BIOL 217/BIOL 218 (6 credits) • technologists in clinical CHEM 211/CHEM 212 (6 credits) Biochemistry CHEM 251/CHEM 352 (6 credits) • Industrial laboratories, including food ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 technology and drug industry credits) • research MATH 202 (or MATH 203)/MATH 204 (6 • analytical control credits) • developmental work • Teaching Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 • Graduate studies Year 1 Tuition $3,626.00 The Program Student Association Fees $ 157.25 Fees $ 160.00 Red Deer College offers one year of studies Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 toward the BSc degree in Biochemistry. Books/Materials $1,200.00 There is a broad range of science courses Total $5,183.25 in the program, allowing for easy transfer to other programs. These include Chemistry, various Biology programs, and some pre-professional programs.

Transfer Features The courses offered in this program can be transferred to most universities. The courses you select must meet the program requirements of the university chosen.

Red Deer College • www.rdc.ab.ca 54 C A L E N D A R 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 U n i v e r s i t y T r a n s f e r P r o g r a m s Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

Chairperson Admission Requirements University of Calgary Dr. Sally Stuart 1. Minimum average of 60% with no Note: You must have Physics 30 to E-mail: [email protected] mark below 50% in: enroll in this program. Local calls: 342-3400 a. Biology 30 Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 b. Chemistry 30 Please note these credits are U of C See page 23 for general information. c. ELA 30-1 credits. d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) Year 1 Two-Year University e. Subject from Group A, B, or C BIOL 217/BIOL 218 (6 credits) Transfer Program (Physics 30 or Mathematics 31 CHEM 211/CHEM 212 (6 credits) strongly recommended) CHEM 251/CHEM 352 (6 credits) Related Careers (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course MATH 202 (or MATH 203) or MATH 221 (6 Groups,” page 8) credits) • Elementary or high school teacher (with OR ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 certification) 2. Mature Student credits) • Graduate school (continued studies) You must be 19 years of age or older, • Research and development out of high school for at least one full Year 2 • universities year before the program starts, and See an academic advisor for information. • medical schools have a minimum average of 60% with • research institutes no mark below 50% in: University of Lethbridge • government agencies a. Biology 30 Please note these credits are U of L • private companies b. Chemistry 30 credits. • Public service c. ELA 30-1 • park service d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) Year 1 • field biologists BIOL 217/BIOL 218 (6 credits) Program Content CHEM 211/CHEM 212 (6 credits) The Program STAT 251 (3 credits) Please note these credits are U of A Red Deer College offers the first one or two Fine Arts or Humanities (6 credits) credits. years of study toward a degree in the Social Sciences (6 credits) biological sciences at Alberta’s universities. MATH 202 or STAT 251 or CMPT 214 or University of Alberta Details of the University of Alberta and CMPT 261 (3 credits) Year 1 University of Calgary programs are given BIOL 217/BIOL 218 (6 credits) below. Year 2 CHEM 211/CHEM 212 (6 credits) See an academic advisor for information. CHEM 251/CHEM 352 (6 credits) Transfer Features ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 Canadian University College The courses offered in this program can be credits) Canadian University College provides transferred in full to most universities. MATH 202 (or MATH 203 or MATH 221) students with the opportunity to transfer into The courses you select must meet the and STAT 251 (6 credits) program requirements of the university its Bachelor of Science (Three- and Four-yr) Biology programs. To meet the core, chosen. You should be prepared to choose Year 2 cognate, and major requirements for a major within the biological sciences. A variety of offerings exist - Animal Biology, transfer into this program, you should Cell Biotechnology, Environmental Biology, consult with an Academic Advisor. A transfer student may obtain up to 2 full Evolutionary Biology, Microbiology, years credit in the Biological Sciences Moleculer Genetics. The appropriate Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 Program at U of A, U of C, or U of L courses depend upon the major you have Tuition $3,724.00 (Alberta Transfer Guide 2004/2005 p.28). chosen. See an academic advisor for Student Association Fees $ 161.50 details. Fees $ 160.00 Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 Books/Materials $1,150.00 Total $5,235.50

Red Deer College • www.rdc.ab.ca 55 C A L E N D A R 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 U n i v e r s i t y T r a n s f e r P r o g r a m s Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Chairperson Transfer Features University of Calgary Dr. Sally Stuart The courses offered in this program can be Year 1 E-mail: [email protected] transferred to most universities. The CHEM 211/CHEM 212 (6 credits) Local calls: 342-3400 courses you select must meet the program CMPT 261 or Option (3 credits) Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 requirement of the university chosen. MATH 202 (or MATH 203)/MATH 204 (6 See page 23 for general information. credits) Admission Requirements PHYS 205/PHYS 226 (6 credits) One Year University 1. Minimum average of 60% with no Arts Option* (6 credits) Transfer Program mark below 50% in: Option (3 credits) a. Chemistry 30 Related Careers b. ELA 30-1 University of Lethbridge c. Mathematics 30 (Pure) Year 1 Chemists conduct research to develop new d. Physics 30 CHEM 211/CHEM 212 (6 credits) or improved materials, compounds, and e. Subject from Group A, B, or C PHYS 241 (3 credits) substances. They are employed in a wide (Mathematics 31 recommended) MATH 202 (or MATH 203)/MATH 204 (6 variety of industries, including (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course credits) • chemical • petrochemical Groups,” page 8) Fine Arts or Humanities requirements* (6 • pharmaceutical • mineral OR credits) • metal • pulp and 2. Mature Student Social Science requirements* (9 credits) paper You must be 19 years of age or older, • manufacturing • utilities out of high school for at least one full Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 • health • education year before the program starts, and Year 1 • government have a minimum average of 60% with Tuition $3,626.00 no mark below 50% in: Student Association Fees $ 157.25 Completing a “general” BSc in Chemistry a. Chemistry 30 Fees $ 140.00 can lead to work in industry or be a step b. ELA 30-1 Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 toward a career in teaching, medicine, etc. c. Mathematics 30 (Pure) Books/Materials $1,200.00 The “specialization” program prepares you d. Physics 30 Total $5,163.25 for a career as a professional chemist in (Mathematics 31 recommended.) research or industrial labs, or it can prepare you for graduate work in chemistry. Program Content Please note these credits are U of A, U Chemists also work in technical sales and of C and U of L credits. service, and in managing regulatory programs. Employment for chemists is University of Alberta expected to grow in the chemical Year 1 (Honours or Specialization) products, chemical service, and CHEM 211/CHEM 212 (6 credits) environmental fields. CHEM 251/CHEM 352 (6 credits) ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 The Program credits) Red Deer College offers the first year of MATH 202 (or MATH 203)/MATH 204 (6 studies. credits) PHYS 241/PHYS 247 or PHYS 244/PHYS 246 (6 credits)

Red Deer College • www.rdc.ab.ca 56 C A L E N D A R 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 U n i v e r s i t y T r a n s f e r P r o g r a m s Bachelor of Science in Computing Science

Chairperson Admission Requirements Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 Dr. Sally Stuart 1. Minimum average of 60% with no Tuition $3,430.00 E-mail: [email protected] mark below 50% in: Student Association Fees $ 148.75 Local calls: 342-3400 a. ELA 30-1 Fees $ 40.00 Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 b. Mathematics 30 (Pure) Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 See page 23 for general information. c. Subject from Group C Books/Materials $1,050.00 (Mathematics 31 recommended) Total $4,708.75 One-Year University d. Subject from Group C (Physics 30 Transfer Program recommended) Promotion Requirements e. Subject from Group A, B, or C You must complete all courses with a Related Careers (Chemistry 30 or Biology 30 minimum G.P.A. of 2.30 to enter the recommended) second-year Computing Science Computing Science is one of the fastest (See “Alberta Grade 12 course Specialization Program at the University of growing sciences. The widespread use of Groups,” page 8) Alberta. If you want to enter the second- computers in public, private, and corporate OR year Computer Science Honours Program, business has created a great demand for 2. Mature Student your G.P.A. must be 3.00. qualified personnel. You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full Graduates can work as computer analysts, year before the program starts, and programmers, and teachers. They also offer have a minimum average of 60% with consulting and research services. no mark below 50% in: a. ELA 30-1 The Program b. Mathematics 30 (Pure) The first year of studies at Red Deer College c. Subject from Group C offers science courses and options that are (Mathematics 31 recommended) common to all specialties at the second-year d. Subject from Group C (Physics 30 level. It includes courses in Mathematics, recommended) Computing Science, English, and Science. (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course The first year prepares you to choose a Groups,” page 8). specialty that is personally appealing. Program Content Transfer Features Please note these credits are U of A The courses offered in this program can be credits. transferred in full to the University of Alberta. There is limited transfer to the University of Alberta University of Calgary and University of CMPT 214/CHEM 215 (6 credits) Lethbridge. ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits) MATH 202 (or MATH 203)/MATH 204 (6 credits) MATH 221* or Arts Option (3 credits) Arts Option (3 credits) Science options** (6 credits) (excluding CMPT, MATH, STAT KNSS, PSIO) *Year 2 course at U of A. **Choose from BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, PSYC 260, ZOOL

Red Deer College • www.rdc.ab.ca 57 C A L E N D A R 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 U n i v e r s i t y T r a n s f e r P r o g r a m s Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Chairperson The Program 3. An information session with members Dr. Sally Stuart The first year of studies at Red Deer of the Engineering Faculty to inform E-mail: [email protected] College will provide you with an students about the engineering Local calls: 342-3400 understanding of mathematics and program. Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 physical sciences such as Physics and See page 23 for general information. Chemistry. You will apply this Program Content understanding to solving engineering Please note these credits are U of A One-Year University problems in such courses as Engineering and U of C credits. Transfer Program Statics, Dynamics and Design. For University of Calgary transfer: Related Careers You will take one course in computer CHEM 203/CHEM 205 (6 credits) programming so as to use computers in ENCP 200 (3 credits) Engineers deal with the planning, design, solving engineering problems. You will ENGG 230 (3 credits) construction, testing, management, or also use computer-aided graphics. ENPH 231 (3 credits) operation of facilities. PHYS 269 (3 credits) You must also learn to communicate MATH 212/MATH 213 (6 credits) Civil engineers design bridges, roads, effectively in the English language. MATH 223 (3 credits) airports, pipelines, dams, ships, buildings, PHYS 359 (3 credits) transportation systems, and urban systems. Transfer Features *Complementary Studies Course (3 credits) Choose a 3 credit university transfer course Mechanical engineers are involved in The courses in this program can be from ANTH, Art History, DRAMA, ECON, energy production and use, combustion transferred in full to the University of ENGL, HIST, Music History and Literature, processes, vehicle design, and propulsion Alberta or University of Calgary or PHIL, POLI, PSYC (not PSYC 309, PSYC systems design. University of Saskatchewan or University of 360, PSYC 365, PSYC 366, PSYC 377), SOCI Regina. You must decide on the transfer *ENGG 200 is recommended. Chemical engineers deal with chemical university when you enter the program. processes. They design and analyse For University of Alberta transfer: systems involving organic materials, Admission Requirements CHEM 203/CHEM 205 (4.3+3.8 credits) nuclear fuels, and food processing. 1. Minimum average of 65% with no ENCP 200 (3.8 credits) mark below 50% in: ENGG 200 (2 credits) Electrical engineers work with a. Chemistry 30 ENGG 230 (4 credits) communication, navigation, controls, b. ELA 30-1 ENPH 231 (4.3 credits) electronics, power, and instrumentation c. Mathematics 30 (Pure) PHYS 269 (3.8 credits) systems. d. Mathematics 31 MATH 212/MATH 213 (4+3.5 credits) e. Physics 30 MATH 223 (3.5 credits) Computer engineers design new computer *Complementary Studies Course (3 credits) systems and applications. Other Requirements Choose a 3 credit university transfer course 1. That the Engineering program from ANTH, Art History, Classics, HIST, PHIL, Other engineering fields include material admission be contingent upon POLI, PSYC, SOCI science, aerospace, industrial, nuclear, submission of a personal profile as and agricultural engineering. described in Other Requirement #2 For transfer to the University of and completion of an information Saskatchewan or University of Regina, session with members of the please consult the Planning Guides engineering faculty as described in available in the Academic Advising area. Other Requirements #3. 2. A written personal profile describing Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 student’s goals, commitment, Tuition $3,920.00 knowledge, interests, and Student Association Fees $ 170.00 expectations. A detailed description Fees $ 55.00 of the topics for the profile will be Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 provided. Books/Materials $1,105.00 Total $5,290.00

Red Deer College • www.rdc.ab.ca 58 C A L E N D A R 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 U n i v e r s i t y T r a n s f e r P r o g r a m s Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Conservation Sciences

Chairperson Admission Requirements Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 Dr. Sally Stuart 1. Minimum average of 60% with no Tuition $3,528.00 E-mail: [email protected] mark below 50% in: Student Association Fees $ 153.00 Local calls: 342-3400 a. Biology 30 Fees $ 90.00 Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 b. Chemistry 30 Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 See page 23 for general information. c. ELA 30-1 Books/Materials $1,050.00 d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) Total $4,861.00 One-Year University e. Subject from Group A, B, C or D Transfer Program (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course Students in the BSc in the Environmental Groups,” page 8) and Conservation Sciences program must OR choose one major: Conservation Biology, 2. Mature Student Environmental Economics and Policy, You must be 19 years of age or older, Human Dimensions of Environmental out of high school for at least one full Management, or Land Reclamation. This year before the program starts, and must be chosen as early as the beginning have a minimum average of 60% with of the first year. no mark below 50% in: a. Biology 30 Related Careers b. Chemistry 30 c. ELA 30-1 BSc in Environmental and Conservation d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) Sciences program is for students interested in environmental and conservation issues. Graduates have a strong background in Program Content both the basic and applied sciences. They Please note these credits are U of A are able to evaluate effects of human land credits. use on plant, soil, water, animal, and human resources and to assess and University of Alberta facilitate conservation, reclamation, and Year 1 remediation measures for natural and BIOL 217/BIOL 218; BIOL 318 (9 credits) damaged ecosystems. They are not only CHEM 251 (3 credits) reactive but also agents for positive, ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits) responsible stewardship and change. ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits) Transfer Features MATH 202 or MATH 203 (3 credits) STAT 251 (3 credits) The courses in this program can be Note: Other courses as part of the Common transferred in full to the BSc in and Program core to which you can receive Environmental and Conservation Sciences transfer credit are: program at the University of Alberta. Refer BUS 303, CHEM 211, 352, or PHYS (3 to University of Alberta calendar for the credits) complete listing of courses under the SOCI 260 Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry, and Home Free Electives (12 credits) Economics.

Red Deer College • www.rdc.ab.ca 59 C A L E N D A R 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 U n i v e r s i t y T r a n s f e r P r o g r a m s Bachelor of Science Environmental Science or Environmental Management

Chairperson Admission Requirements Dr. Sally Stuart 1. Minimum average of 60% with no E-mail: [email protected] mark below 50% in: Local calls: 342-3400 a. Biology 30 Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 b. Chemistry 30 See page 23 for general information. c. ELA 30-1 d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) or Two-Year University Mathematics 30 Transfer Program e. Subject from Group A, B, C or D Red Deer College offers the first two years (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course of study towards a three year degree in Groups,” page 8) Environmental Science or a four year OR degree in Environmental Management at 2. Mature Student Royal Roads University in British Columbia. You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full Related Careers year before the program starts, and These degrees give students the scientific have a minimum average of 60% with skills essential to problem solving and no mark below 50% in: skills that can immediately be applied to a. Biology 30 the workplace. The program produces b. Chemistry 30 graduates who are capable decision c. ELA 30-1 makers on issues of environmental concern d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) or in government or industry. Students are Mathematics 30 employed in a range of environmental jobs. Program Content Year 1 Transfer Features ENGL 210 or 219/220 (6 credits) Admission to the BSc Environmental BIOL 217/218 (6 credits) Science or BSc Environmental CHEM 211/251 (6 credits) Management is competitive. Admission is Options (12 credits) based on the following criteria: Minimum 60 credits that includes required courses, Year 2 overall GPA of B, two letters of reference, See an Academic Advisor resume, personal statement. Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 Please not that Royal Roads University has a Tuition $3,420.00 different philosophy in terms of admitting Student Association Fees $ 153.00 students compared to many other Fees $ 90.00 universities. While an overall GPA of B is Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 an admission requirement, each applicant Books/Materials $1,050.00 presents his or her motivation for seeking Total $4,753.00 education in the discipline, his or her work experience and/or community service, and the opinions of two references (work experience, community service, academic performance) confirming him or her as a suitable candidate for the BSC Environmental program.

Red Deer College • www.rdc.ab.ca 60 C A L E N D A R 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 U n i v e r s i t y T r a n s f e r P r o g r a m s Bachelor of Science in Forestry

Chairperson Admission Requirements Dr. Sally Stuart 1. Minimum average of 60% with no E-mail: [email protected] mark below 50% in: Local calls: 342-3400 a. Biology 30 Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 b. Chemistry 30 See page 23 for general information. c. ELA 30-1 d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) One-Year University e. Subject from Group A, B, C, or D Transfer Program (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course Groups,” page 8) Related Careers OR 2. Mature Student A growing interest in forest management, You must be 19 years of age or older, resource management, and preservation of out of high school for at least one full the natural ecology means an increasing year before the program starts, and number of jobs in the field of Forestry. have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in: There are jobs in many federal and a. Biology 30 provincial government agencies. Typical b. Chemistry 30 jobs include c. ELA 30-1 • silviculture d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) • reforestation • forest tree improvement • forest management Program Content • fire control Please note these credits are U of A • forest research credits.

The Program Forest Management Suggested Year 1 Red Deer College offers a modified first BIOL 218/BIOL 318 (6 credits) year of study that provides credit for the CHEM 251 (3 credits) first year of the BSc in Forestry. ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits) Transfer Features ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits) The courses in this program can be MATH 202 or MATH 203 & STAT 251 (6 transferred in full to the BSc Forestry credits) program at the University of Alberta. Note BUS 303 (3 credits) that this recommended program does not correspond exactly with the first year at the Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 University of Alberta (some courses are Tuition $3,430.00 from subsequent years in the program). Student Association Fees $ 148.75 Refer to the University of Alberta calendar Fees $ 70.00 for the complete listing of courses under Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry, and Books/Materials $1,105.00 Home Economics. Total $4,793.75

Red Deer College • www.rdc.ab.ca 61 C A L E N D A R 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 U n i v e r s i t y T r a n s f e r P r o g r a m s Bachelor of Science in Forest Business Management

Chairperson Transfer Features Program Content Dr. Sally Stuart The courses in this program can be Please note these credits are U of A E-mail: [email protected] transferred in full to the BSc in Forest credits. Local calls: 342-3400 Business Management program at the Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 University of Alberta. Note that this Suggested Year 1 See page 23 for general information. recommended program does not CHEM 251 (3 credits) correspond exactly with the first year at the ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits) One-Year University University of Alberta (some courses are ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 Transfer Program from subsequent years in the program). credits) Refer to University of Alberta calendar for MATH 202 or MATH 203, STATS 251 (6 Related Careers the complete listing of courses under the credits) This program develops graduates with the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry, and Home ACCT 202, BUS 303 (6 credits) abilities required of foresters and of Economics. MATH 221 (3 credits) business professionals. Graduates should appreciate the need to manage forested Admission Requirements Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 areas with due concern for all resources 1. Minimum average of 60% with no Tuition $3,430.00 and be capable of managing forested areas mark below 50% in: Student Association Fees $ 148.75 as integrated ecological entities. a. Biology 30 Fees $ 30.00 Graduates should also fully understand b. Chemistry 30 Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 and appreciate the business management c. ELA 30-1 Books/Materials $1,105.00 skills needed to manage organizations d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) Total $4,753.75 effectively and efficiently within the forest e. Subject from Group A, B, C, or D industry. (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course Groups,” page 8) The Forest Business Management degree is OR intended to prepare students for careers as 2. Mature Student professional foresters and is for individuals You must be 19 years of age or older, planning careers focusing on forest out of high school for at least one full practices, but who also demand year before the program starts, and specialized knowledge in business have a minimum average of 60% with management practices. The Forest no mark below 50% in: Business Management program prepares a. Biology 30 students for careers as Registered b. Chemistry 30 Professional Foresters. Graduates may c. ELA 30-1 immediately apply to the Alberta d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) Registered Professional Foresters Association to complete the registration process.

The Program The Red Deer College program is a pre- professional year that prepares the student for admission to the degree program. Normally, three additional years of study are required.

Red Deer College • www.rdc.ab.ca 62 C A L E N D A R 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 U n i v e r s i t y T r a n s f e r P r o g r a m s Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology

Chairperson Family Ecology Note: If you plan to major in the science Dr. Sally Stuart Consumer education and advocacy aspects of Clothing and Textiles you should E-mail: [email protected] Financial counselling/planning present Chemistry 30. You may present Local calls: 342-3400 Family and sexuality education Clothing and Textiles 30 or 5 credits in Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 Child care program planning advanced CTS Fashion Studies strands for See page 23 for general information. Child welfare admission. Career counseling One-Year University Addictions counseling Program Content Transfer Program Community development Please note these credits are U of A Human Ecology is about people and their Community nutrition and health credits. environments, including their home, Immigrant and refugee family services clothing, family, and community. From Cross-cultural program planning Year 1 - Major in Family Ecology fashion design, to textile science, to credit International development BIOL 217/BIOL 218 or CHEM 211/CHEM counseling and skills education to Cultural policy and program development 212 or CHEM 251/CHEM 352 or PHYS 205/ community development and services, Health promotion and education PHYS 226 or GEOG 230/GEOG 231 (6 Human Ecologists have the skills to credits) enhance both their own and other’s lives. Transfer Features ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits) Beginning in 2000 new programs have The courses in this program can be ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 been designed to meet professional transferred in full to the BSc in Human credits) development and potential job Ecology program at the University of BUS 303 (3 credits) opportunities. Students in the BSc in Alberta. Refer to University of Alberta SOCI 260 (3 credits) Human Ecology program must choose one calendar for the complete listing of courses SOCI 310 (3 credits) major: Family Ecology or Textiles and under the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry, SOCI 312 (3 credits) Clothing. This must be chosen as early as and Home Economics. the beginning of the first year. Year 1 - Major in Textiles and Clothing Admission Requirements CHEM 251/CHEM 352 (6 credits) Two-Year University 1. Minimum average of 60% with no ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits) Transfer Program mark below 50% in: ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits) Transfer programs for Bachelor of Arts in a. Chemistry 30 or Biology 30 BUS 303 (3 credits) Recreation Administration, Early Childhood b. ELA 30-1 SOCI 260 or BADM 132 (3 credits) Development, Social Work and a combined c. Mathematics 30 (Pure) SOCI 310 or STAT 251 (3 credits) BSc/BEd are presently being developed. d. Subject from Group A or C Elective (3 credits) See an Academic Advisor for transfer e. Subject from Group A, B, C, or D information related to these programs. (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course Groups,” page 8) Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 Related Careers OR Tuition $3,234.00 Student Association Fees $ 140.25 Clothing and Textiles (including 2. Mature Student Fees $ 75.00 Textile Science) You must be 19 years of age or older, Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 Fashion and textile design out of high school for at least one full Books/Materials $1,125.00 Functional clothing design (military, year before the program starts, and Total $4,614.25 sportswear) have a minimum average of 60% with Textile testing, textile science and quality no mark below 50% in: control a. Chemistry 30 or Biology 30 Museum conservation and curatorship b. ELA 30-1 Fashion business management c. Mathematics 30 (Pure) Fashion media Interior design

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Chairperson 2. Mature Student: Year 1 (Actuarial Science) Dr. Sally Stuart You must be 19 years of age or older, CMPT 214/CMPT 215 (6 credits) E-mail: [email protected] out of school for at least one full year ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 Local calls: 342-3400 before the program starts, and have a credits) Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 minimum average of 60% and no mark MATH 203/MATH 204 (6 credits) See page 23 for general information. lower than 50% in the following MATH 221 (3 credits) courses or their equivalents: STAT 251 (3 credits) One Year University a. ELA 30-1 ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits) Transfer Program b. Mathematics 30 (Pure) c. Mathematics 31 University of Calgary Related Careers d. Physics 30 Year 1 (Mathematics and Statistics) Note: At least one other 30-level science MATH 203 and MATH 204 (6 credits) • business subject will be required for science MATH 221 (3 credits) • industry options. CMPT 214/CMPT 215/CMPT 201 (6 • government credits) • teaching Program Content ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 • private consulting Please note these credits are U of A credits) credits. Option (6 credits) The Program STAT 251 (3 credits Red Deer College offers the first two years University of Alberta of studies toward the BSc degree with Year 1 (Mathematics) Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 specializations in Mathematics, Statistics, CMPT 201/CMPT 214/CMPT 215 (6 Tuition $3,234.00 or Mathematics and Economics. credits) Student Association Fees $ 140.25 ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 Fees $ 40.00 Transfer Features credits) Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 The courses offered in this program can be MATH 203/MATH 204 (6 credits) Books/Materials $1,050.00 transferred to most universities. MATH 221 and Science option* (6 credits) Total $4,504.25 Approved option* (6 credits) Admission Requirements 1. Minimum average of 60% and no Year 1 (Mathematics and Economics) mark below 50% in: and (Mathematics and Finance) a. ELA 30-1 ECON 201/202 (6 credits) b. Mathematics 30 (Pure) ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/220 (6 credits) c. Mathematics 31 MATH 203/204 (6 credits) d. Physics 30 MATH 221 (3 credits) e. 30-level subject from Group A or C STAT 251 (3 credits) (science recommended) CMPT 201/214/215 (6 credits) (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course Groups,” page 8) Year 1 (Statistics) OR CMPT 201/CMPT 214/CMPT 215 (6 credits) ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits) STAT 251 (3 credits MATH 221, MATH 203, MATH 204 (9 credits) Option (6 credits)

Red Deer College • www.rdc.ab.ca 64 C A L E N D A R 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 8 U n i v e r s i t y T r a n s f e r P r o g r a m s Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science

Chairperson The Program 2. Mature Student Dr. Sally Stuart The program at Red Deer College is one You must be 19 years of age or older, out E-mail: [email protected] year of study toward the Bachelor of of high school for at least one full year Local calls: 342-3400 Science in Nutrition and Food Science. before the program starts, and have a Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 minimum average of 60% with no mark See page 23 for general information. This program offers courses leading to the below 50% in: degree of Bachelor of Science in Nutrition a. Biology 30 One Year University and Food Science. Three majors are b. Chemistry 30 Transfer Program offered: Food Science and Technology, c. ELA 30-1 d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) This program is offered cooperatively by Nutrition and Food, and Nutrition. The * Note: Physics 30 is recommended for the the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Science and Technology Major meets Food Science and Technology Major. Home Economics at the University of the guidelines of the Canadian Institute of Alberta. Food Science and Technology (CIFST) and the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). Program Content Related Careers The Nutritional Science Major, with Please note these credits are U of A appropriate courses chosen from the credits. Nutrition and Food Service involves approved program electives, is accredited applying basic sciences (Chemistry, by the Dietitians of Canada. Students University of Alberta Biology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology) to planning to be Registered Dietitians should Food Science and Technology Major the processing, preservation, and carefully read the information provided in BIOL 217 (3 credits) distribution of food. Graduates will find the University of Alberta calendar. ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits) work in all aspects of the food handling CHEM 251/CHEM 352 (6 credits) industry: ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 • dietitians Transfer Features credits) • home economists The courses in this program can be MATH 202 or MATH 203/MATH 204 (6 • nutritionists transferred in full to the BSc Nutrition and credits) • government Food Sciences program at the University of STAT 251 (3 credits) • control of food processing Alberta. Refer to the University of Alberta • private industry calendar for the complete listing of courses Nutrition and Food Major or Nutrition • food processing under the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry, Major • international agencies and Home Economics. (See an academic advisor for information) • Canadian International Development Agency Admission Requirements Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 • United Nations 1. Minimum average of 60% with no Tuition $3,430.00 • research mark below 50% in: Student Association Fees $ 148.75 • food handling, processing, and a. Biology 30 Fees $ 80.00 preserving b. Chemistry 30 c. ELA 30-1 Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) Books/Materials $1,105.00 e. Subject from Group A, B, C, or D* Total $4,803.75 (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course Groups”, page 8) OR

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Chairperson Admission Requirements Geophysics Dr. Sally Stuart 1. Minimum average of 60% with no CHEM 211/CHEM 212 (6 credits) E-mail: [email protected] mark below 50% in: ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 Local calls: 342-3400 a. Chemistry 30 credits) Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 b. ELA 30-1 PHYS 241/PHYS 247 (6 credits) See page 23 for general information. c. Mathematics 30 (Pure) GEOG 230 (3 credits) d. Physics 30 MATH 221, MATH 203/MATH 202 and One-Year University e. Subject from Group A, B, or C MATH 204 (9 credits) Transfer Program (Mathematics 31 recommended) (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 Related Careers Groups,” page 8) Tuition $3,430.00 Student Association Fees $ 148.75 • condensed matter physicists OR Fees $ 20.00 • industrial and applied physicists 2. Mature Student Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 • atomic and molecular physicists You must be 19 years of age or older, Books/Materials $1,260.00 • geophysicists out of high school for at least one full Total $4,898.75 • particle physicists year before the program starts, and • medical physicists have a minimum average of 60% with • mathematical physicists no mark below 50% in: • astronomers a. Chemistry 30 • meteorologists b. ELA 30-1 • optical physicists c. Mathematics 30 (Pure) d. Physics 30 Physicists are involved in the development of such products as the CANDU reactor and Program Content the computer-aided Magnetic Resonance Please note these credits are U of A Imaging (M.R.I.) technology. Some credits. physicists provide weather-forecasting services, monitor the environment, and University of Alberta teach physics. Physics ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 The Program credits) Red Deer College offers the first year of MATH 202 (or MATH 203)/MATH 204 (6 studies toward the honours or credits) specialization BSc degree in Physics or MATH 221 (3 credits) Geophysics. PHYS 241/PHYS 247 (6 credits) Arts Option (3 credits) Transfer Features Science Options (6 credits) The courses offered in this program can be transferred to most universities. However, some of these courses do not satisfy the physics program requirements at U of C.

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Chairperson Admission Requirements Dr. Sally Stuart 1. Minimum average of 60% with no E-mail: [email protected] mark below 50% in: Local calls: 342-3400 a. Biology 30 Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 b. Chemistry 30 See page 23 for general information. c. ELA 30-1 d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) One Year University e. Physics 30 Transfer Program Program Content Related Careers Please note these credits are U of A Bachelor’s Degree credits. • research assistant • government biological laboratories University of Alberta • pharmaceutical laboratories Year 1 • clinical investigation BIOL 217/BIOL 218 (6 credits) • medical research units in hospitals and CHEM 211/CHEM 212 (6 credits) institutions Master’s Degree CHEM 251/CHEM 352 (6 credits) • similar, but more senior positions, to ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 those above credits) • teaching at the College level Arts* or Science Option** (6 credits) *Arts Option - PHIL, POLI, PSYC (not PSYC The Program 260), SOCI **Science Option - MATH, STATS, PSYC Red Deer College offers the first year of 260, PHYS, CMPT 351 studies toward the Honors BSc degree in Physiology. Program Cost Estimates - 2007/2008 Tuition $3,724.00 The program at Red Deer College offers Student Association Fees $ 161.50 science courses and options that will give Fees $ 160.00 you a solid general education. You will Activity & Wellness Fee $ 40.00 then be ready to choose a specialty that is Books/Materials $1,050.00 personally appealing. Total $5,135.50 Transfer Features The courses offered in this program can be transferred to most universities.

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Chairperson The Program Year 2 (Specialization) Dr. Sally Stuart Red Deer College offers the first two years of PSYC 312 (6 credits) E-mail: [email protected] studies toward the general and PSYC 358, PSYC 369, PSYC 375 (9 credits) Local calls: 342-3400 specialization BSc degree in Psychology. Science options* (3 credits) Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 Options (9 credits) See page 23 for general information. Transfer Features Arts Option** (3 credits) *BIOL, CHEM, GENE, GEOG 230, MATH, The courses offered in this program can be PHYS, ZOOL Two-Year University transferred to most universities. The **ANTH, ECON, ENGL, FREN, HIST, PHIL, Transfer Program courses you select must meet the program POLI, SOCI, SPAN, ART History requirements of the university chosen. Related Careers Please note these credits are U of C • social services Admission Requirements credits. • advertising 1. Minimum average of 60% with no • government and civil service mark below 50% in: University of Calgary • research a. Biology 30 Year 1 • retail sales b. ELA 30-1 ENGL 210 (6 credits) • administration c. Mathematics 30 (Pure) PSYC 260/PSYC 261 (6 credits) • law enforcement and corrections d. Chemistry 30 or Physics 30 Social Science options* (6 credits) • counselling e. Subject from Group A, B, or C Science options** (6 credits) • industrial relations (Math 31 recommended) Open options (6 credits) • public relations (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course • management Groups,” page 8) Year 2 • radio and television OR PSYC 312 (6 credits) • real estate 2. Mature Student Senior Psychology courses (6 credits) • recreation You must be 19 years of age or older, Science options** (12 credits) • journalism out of high school for at least one full Social Science and/or Humanities • insurance year before the program starts, and options** (6 credits) • urban planning have a minimum average of 60% with *Choose from BIOL, CHEM, CMPT 351, • consulting no mark below 50% in: MATH, GENE, ZOOL, MICR a. Biology 30 **Choose from ANTH, FREN, HIST, PHIL, Through graduate studies in Psychology, b. ELA 30-1 POLI, SOCI, SPAN students may become chartered c. Mathematics 30 (Pure) psychologists, working in clinical settings d. Chemistry 30 or Physics 30 Please note these credits are U of L with clients who have emotional problems credits. or mental illness. They may also study to Program Content become research psychologists in one of Please note these credits are U of A University of Lethbridge the many areas of psychology. Graduates credits. Year 1 may also go on to professional studies in PSYC 260/PSYC 261 (6 credits) fields such as medicine, law, or business. University of Alberta (Honours or Science Requirements* (6 credits) Specialization) Fine Arts or Humanities Requirements* (6 Psychology graduates generally have Year 1 credits) superior skills in problem solving, critical BIOL 217/BIOL 218 (6 credits) Social Science Requirements* (12 credits) thinking, collecting, analyzing and CHEM or PHYS (6 credits) interpreting data, writing and ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 Year 2 communicating. credits) PSYC 312 (6 credits) PSYC 260/PSYC 261 (6 credits) PSYC 375/PSYC 341 (6 credits) Two from MATH 202 (or MATH 203), MATH Science Requirements* (12 credits) 204, MATH 221, CMPT 201 (6 Credits) Fine Arts or Humanities Requirements* (6 credits) *See note on Lethbridge’s GLER on page 26 and discuss choices with an advisor.

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Bachelor of Science Pre-Professional Programs

Chairperson Pre-Professional Program for Admission Requirements Dr. Sally Stuart 1. Minimum average of 60% with no E-mail: [email protected] mark below 50% in: Local calls: 342-3400 Chiropractic a. Biology 30 Toll Free: 1-888-732-4630 b. Chemistry 30 See page 23 for general information. Two-Year University c. ELA 30-1 Transfer Program d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) Pre-professional course work for Medical e. Subject from Group A, B or C* Laboratory Science is available at Red (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course Deer College. Please see the Chairperson Related Careers Groups,” page 8) or an Academic Advisor. • private practitioner Note: *Physics 30 required for most • research chiropractic colleges in the U.S.A. Please note that course work for pre- The Program professional programs varies as per A Pre-Chiropractic program requires three Program Content university. It is a student’s responsibility to years of a Bachelor of Science program. Please note these credits are U of A ensure they are taking correct pre- RDC meets a minimum of two years. credits. professional coursework when applying to Please see an Academic Advisor for the The Pre-Chiropractic program for most a University other than specified in the third year. professional schools now require three full Calendar. The only Canadian school that offers a years of university-level study. Minimum chiropractic program is the Canadian program content includes: International Students and Students Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. Applying to Programs Outside of their Many students choose to continue their BIOL 217/BIOL 218 & ZOOL 325 (9 Home Province training at one of the many chiropractic credits) You are advised to consult the calendar of colleges in the United States. CHEM 211/CHEM 212 (6 credits) the institution to which you will be CHEM 251/CHEM 352 (6 credits) applying regarding its policy on admitting Transfer Features ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 OR international and out-of-province students. Admission to the Pre-Professional Program PSYC 260 (3 credits) This may vary between institutions. for Chiropractic at Red Deer College does PHYS 205/PHYS 226 (6 credits) not guarantee admission to a chiropractic Social Sciences or Humanities** (18 college. You should fulfill all the Pre- credits) CANADA *- Science options to complete 2 Professional Program for Chiropractic full years of University level work (15 requirements, but also design your credits) program so that you can complete a USA** - Social Sciences and Humanities Bachelor of Science degree. Competitive options to complete 2 full years of admission to Professional programs University level work (15 credits) requires you to have a high grade point *Choose from BIOC, BIOL, BOT, CHEM, average in your pre-professional courses. CMPT 351, GENE, MATH, MICRO, STAT, You should check with universities to be ZOOL aware of specific admission requirements. **Choose from ANTH, ECON, ENGL, HIST, You can consider Athabasca University as PHIL, POLI, PSYC, SOCI, SPAN an option. Note: Students applying to Chiropractic Colleges in the USA will need at least a “C” (2.0) in all science courses.

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Pre-Professional Program for Admission Requirements Competitive admission to Professional 1. Minimum average of 60% with no programs requires you to have a high grade Dentistry mark below 50% in: point average in your pre-professional a. Biology 30 courses. You should check with universities b. Chemistry 30 to be aware of specific admission Two-Year University c. ELA 30-1 requirements. Transfer Program d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) e. Physics 30 Admission Requirements Related Careers 1. Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in: • private practice Program Content a. Biology 30 • various provincial and federal Please note these credits are U of A b. Chemistry 30 government agencies credits. c. English 30 or ELA 30-1 • the Armed Forces Royal Canadian Dental d. Mathematics 30 or Mathematics Corps University of Alberta Year 1 30 (Pure) e. Physics 30 The Program BIOL 217/BIOL 218 (6 credits) CHEM 211/CHEM 212 (6 credits) The Pre-Dentistry program is the first two ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 Program Content years of a Bachelor of Science program, credits) Please note these credits are U of A tailored to meet the admission Arts* or Science** options (12 credits) credits. requirements of the Doctor of Dental Surgery program at the University of Year 2 University of Alberta Alberta. See an academic advisor for details. You must make sure that, during your degree program, at least two years consist of Transfer Features a minimum of five full-course equivalents. This program is designed to prepare Pre-Professional Program for students to meet admission requirements Year 1 to The Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) BIOL 217/BIOL 218 (6 credits) program in the Faculty of Medicine and Medicine CHEM 211/CHEM 212 (6 credits) Dentistry at the University of Alberta. Two-Year University CHEM 251 (3 credits) Competitive admission to Professional ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 programs requires you to have a high Transfer Program credits) grade point average in your pre- MATH 202/MATH 203 (3 credits) professional courses. You should check Related Careers STAT 251 (3 credits) with universities to be aware of specific Apart from general practice, there are over Arts Option (3 credits) admission requirements. 30 specialties of study and practice. There are also many fields of research and Year 2 Because space is limited in the Dentistry further study. See an academic advisor for details. program at the University of Alberta, admission to the Pre-Professional Program The Program Please note these credits are U of C credits. for Dentistry at Red Deer College does not The Pre-Medicine program is the first two guarantee admission to the University of years of a Bachelor of Science program. Alberta. You should meet all of the Pre- University of Calgary Year 1 Dentistry requirements, but also design Transfer Features your program so that you can complete a BIOL 217/BIOL 218 (6 credits) This program is designed to meet the CHEM 211/CHEM 212 (6 credits) Bachelor of Science degree. admission requirements of the Medical CHEM 251 (3 credits) Doctor Degree programs at both the ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 Consult U of A Calendar for other University of Alberta and the University of credits) admission requirements. Calgary. MATH 202/MATH 203 (3 credits) STAT 251 (3 credits) Selecting the right courses for the first two Once admitted to the Pre-Medicine Arts Option (3 credits) years is vital to transferring the Pre- program, you must complete at least two Professional Program for Dentistry to the full years of university courses. You must Year 2 University of Alberta. You must see an also maintain the required G.P.A. to be See an academic advisor for details. academic advisor before selecting courses. considered for admission to Medicine.

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Pre-Professional Program for Admission Requirements Transfer Features 1. Minimum average of 60% with no Admission is based mainly on mark below 50% in: • academic achievement in relevant Optometry a. Biology 30 courses b. Chemistry 30 • overall academic history Two-Year University c. ELA 30-1 • experience in a related field Transfer Program d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) e. Physics 30 Preference will be given to those who have Related Careers completed additional university course work, and to students who have • clinical practice Program Content maintained high grades while in full-time • private clinics Please note these credits are U of A study. Competitive admission to • partnerships credits. Professional programs requires you to have • public health units a high grade point average in your pre- • education services Year 1 professional courses. You should check • public or industrial consultants BIOL 217/BIOL 218 (6 credits) with universities to be aware of specific • research and advanced study CHEM 211 (3 credits) CHEM 251/CHEM 352 (6 credits) admission requirements. The Program ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits) Admission Requirements The Pre-Optometry program is the first two MATH 202 (or MATH 203)MATH 221, STAT 1. Minimum average of 60% with no years of a Bachelor of Science program, 251 (6 credits) mark below 50% in: tailored to meet part of the admission CHEM 212, PSYC 260 or PHIL 300 (3 a. Biology 30 requirements of the School of Optometry at credits) b. Chemistry 30 the University of Waterloo. c. ELA 30-1 Year 2 d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) Transfer Features See an academic advisor. e. Subject from Group A, B, or C Admission to the Pre-Optometry program (Physics 30 recommended) at Red Deer College does not guarantee (See “Alberta Grade 12 Course admission to the School of Optometry at Pre-Professional Program for Groups,” page 8) the University of Waterloo. You should OR meet the admission requirements of the 2. Mature Student: professional school, but also design your Pharmacy You must be 19 years of age or older, out program so that you can complete a of high school for at least one full year Bachelor of Science degree. Competitive One-Year University before the program starts, and have a admission to Professional programs Transfer Program minimum average of 60% with no mark requires you to have a high grade point below 50% in: average in your pre-professional courses. a. Biology 30 You should check with universities to be Related Careers b. Chemistry 30 aware of specific admission requirements. • retail pharmacies (79%) c. ELA 30-1 • hospital pharmacies (18%) d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) After your second year of studies, you • non-hospital health care services (Physics 30 recommended) should complete a third year of Science at • government agencies a university.* • pharmaceutical industry including drug Program Content inspection and research, Please note these credits are U of A * Students need to carefully choose the pharmaceutical marketing and sales, credits. University where a third year would be and administration. Year 1 completed as some of the recommended BIOL 217 (3 credits) & courses (Embryology, Histology, The Program BIOL 301 or BIOL 317 (3 credits) Immunology and Virology) are not offered The Pre-Pharmacy program is the first year CHEM 211/CHEM 212 (6 credits) at all Universities. of a Bachelor of Science program, tailored CHEM 251/CHEM 352 (6 credits) to meet the admission requirements of the ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical credits) Sciences at the University of Alberta. MATH 202 (or MATH 203) & STAT 251 (6 credits)

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Pre-Professional Program for Admission Requirements 1. Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in: Veterinary a. Biology 30 b. Chemistry 30 c. ELA 30-1 Medicine d. Mathematics 30 (Pure) e. Physics 30 Two-Year University Transfer Program Program Content Please note these credits are U of S Related Careers credits. Year 1 Graduates find work in both private BIOL 217/BIOL 218 (6 credits) practice and government agencies. Their CHEM 211/CHEM 212 (6 credits) work involves caring for the health of farm CHEM 251 (3 credits) livestock, poultry, and pet animals. Jobs ENGL 210 or ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 are increasing in such areas as public credits) health work, health care of zoo animals, Two of MATH 202 or (MATH 203), MATH and the field of veterinary research. 204, MATH 221 or STAT 251 (6 credits) Option (3 credits) The Program The Pre-Veterinary Medicine program is Year 2 the first two years of a Bachelor of Science BIOC 393 (3 credits) program, tailored to meet the admission BIOL 317/BIOL 301 (6 credits) requirements of the Western College of MICR 365 (3 credits) Veterinary Medicine at the University of PHYS 205/PHYS 226 (6 credits) Saskatchewan. GENE 370 or GENE 375 (3 credits) CHEM 352 or Option (3 credits) Transfer Features Option (6 credits) The Western College of Veterinary Medicine at University of Saskatchewan requires successful completion of 20 specific courses with a high GPA to be eligible for admission.

Please note that University of Saskatchewan strongly encourages prospective students to work towards obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree while preparing for admission to the Veterinary Medicine program and that successful applicants generally have a 4-year degree prior to admission. Admission to Red Deer College does not guarantee admission to the University of Saskatchewan. The quota for Alberta students is 20 per year. Competitive admission to professional programs requires you to have a high grade point average in your pre- professional courses. You should check with universities to be aware of specific admission requirements.

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