LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021-22
LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021-22 LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021-22 We’re ready. Are you?
Whether you learn from a kitchen table, dorm room or laboratory, we’re ready for you. At Lethbridge College, we’re more than bricks and mortar. We’re a community of thinkers, doers and makers whose job is to make sure you’re equipped for yours.
We know the world looks a lot different than it did even just a year ago. And we know solving the problems we face together isn’t going to be easy. But we also know what it takes to dig deep and rise up; it takes perseverance, grit and the desire to do the work.
Through faculty expertise, technology and experiential learning opportunities, we’re here to help you build the foundation for your future success. Because now, more than ever, what happens next matters most.
WELCOME TO OHKOTOKI’AAHKOIYIINIIMAAN! Lethbridge College is located on lands traditionally occupied by Siksikaitsitapi, the Blackfoot Confederacy. Today, four nations make up Siksikaitsitapi: the Apaitsitapi or Kainai Nation (Blood Tribe); the Aapatohsipiikani or Piikani Nation; the Siksika Nation in southern Alberta; and the Ampskaapi’piikani or Blackfeet Tribe in northern Montana. As both the traditional and current Land Keepers of this area, the Blackfoot Nations have welcomed people from other Indigenous territories, including all signatory Nations of Treaty No. 7, members of the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3, and non-Indigenous people who have come to call the city of Lethbridge home.
We proudly carry the Blackfoot name Ohkotoki’aahkkoiyiiniimaan (Stone Pipe), gifted by Kainai Kaahsinnoonik (Grandfather) Peter Weasel Moccasin. 1
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First steps 2 Lethbridge 4 Student life 6 Student services 8 Residence 9 Athletics 10 Indigenous Services 12 English Language Centre 14 International Services 15 Program overviews 16 Spatial Design Technologies 18 Media and Information Technologies 20 Environmental Sciences 22 Engineering Technologies 24 Agriculture 26 Apprenticeships and Trades 28 Culinary 34 Academic Upgrading 36 General Arts and Science 38 Business 40 Justice Studies 42 Human Services 44 Health and Wellness 46 Exercise Science 50 Transfers 52 Academic requirements 56 How to apply 60 LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021-22 WHAT HAPPENS NEXT MATTERS MOST.
Start your dream career at Lethbridge College. This guide will help you navigate the steps to enrol in the program that’s right for you. We are here to help at any stage to make sure you’re ready.
STEP 1
EXPLORE COLLEGE OFFERINGS
• Browse our program listing: lethbridgecollege.ca/programs • Review the admission requirements • Chat with a Career and Academic Advisor: lethbridgecollege.ca/academicadvising
STEP 2
DISCOVER OUR COMMUNITY
• Take a virtual tour: lethbridgecollege.ca/virtual-tour • Become a Student for a Day and shadow a student in the program of your interest: lethbridgecollege.ca/studentforaday • Join us for Open House: lethbridgecollege.ca/openhouse
STEP 3
APPLY TO LC
• Apply using the five easy steps found on page 60
STEP 4
FIND HOUSING
• Choose the best housing option for you: lethbridgecollege.ca/residence • Submit a residence application as early as possible 3
of our alumni said they were satisfied of employers said they or very satisfied with the overall would hire our graduates 95% quality of the educational experience 96% in the future
STEP 5
ACCEPT YOUR OFFER
• Once you’ve received your offer of admission, complete and return the response, including your tuition deposit • Log into the student portal: myhorizon.lethbridgecollege.ca • Check your college email for important updates
STEP 6
FUND YOUR EDUCATION
• Apply for awards and scholarships by July 1: lethbridgecollege.ca/awards • Consider all your financial aid options: lethbridgecollege.ca/financial-aid
STEP 7
GET READY FOR YOUR FIRST DAY
• Register for classes or confirm your pre-set schedule • Order your books, parking pass and supplies: lethbridgecollege.ca/bookstore • Participate in New Student Orientation: lethbridgecollege.ca/nso • Visit the Lethbridge College Students’ Association to get involved, rent a locker, purchase a bus pass, and learn more about your health and dental plan: mylcsa.com • Get your student ID card: lethbridgecollege.ca/selfie-id
STEP 8
DURING YOUR FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES
• Pay your tuition balance: lethbridgecollege.ca/paymytuition • Opt in or out of the LCSA Health and Dental Plan • Connect with the Learning Café to learn about academic supports: lethbridgecollege.ca/learningcafe • Connect your mobile devices and download the apps: lethbridgecollege.ca/apps
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Lethbridge Lethbridge has many of the amenities of a big city but with a small-town feel. It is a diverse city to live, learn and grow. When you’re on campus, which is situated on traditional Blackfoot territory, you will be surrounded by lush grounds and beautiful views of Lethbridge.
10-minute walk from campus: 10-minute drive from campus: • major shopping centres, theatres, restaurants, pubs • Downtown Lethbridge shopping, restaurants, • Oldman River valley, parks, biking and hiking trails cafés, live music venues • ENMAX Centre, home to concerts, conferences, • Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG), the Lethbridge Hurricanes WHL team and more Galt Museum, Casa arts centre • golf courses, soccer fields and baseball diamonds 20-minute walk from campus: • great food and drinks One-hour drive from Lethbridge: • nightlife options • Crowsnest Pass • grocery stores • the U.S. border
Two-hour drive from Lethbridge: • Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park • Castle Mountain and Fernie Alpine Resorts • Calgary
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DAYS OF 320 SUNSHINE Of hiking, biking 240 KM and running trails people call 101,482 Lethbridge home LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021-22 student life Whether you’re grabbing a free breakfast, attending an online mindfulness class or cheering on the Kodiaks, student life is never boring. We will connect you with all sorts of great events and initiatives to support you both virtually and in-person.
The Lethbridge College Students’ Association (LCSA) is your main political voice on campus and is ready to help make your college experience meaningful and memorable. The LCSA is home to Campus Recreation, which organizes intramural leagues, tournaments and fitness classes. The LCSA provides many services such as the Student Health and Dental Plan, locker rentals and social events in the students’ lounge (The Cave).
“Attending post-secondary has always been a dream of mine, however challenges and obstacles made me question whether I was ever going to. All the services and supports I used at the college made it possible for me to continue my education. I will always look at Lethbridge College as a place that supports its students and facilitates learning, and a place I am grateful for.” K. Skye Harding LCSA President 2020-21 General Arts and Science
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Student Services
We’re here to help. Whether you need advice on how to finance your education, which courses to enrol in or where to buy your books, Lethbridge College is ready with a wide range of support services for all students.
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES LEARNING CAFÉ We provide flexible, innovative and collaborative We help you sharpen your academic skills and study learning support to students with disabilities. We work habits and achieve your academic goals. with diverse learners in a culture of universal teaching and learning. NIITSITAPI’KSIMPSTAAN BUCHANAN LIBRARY BOOKSTORE LEARNING COMMONS Offering everything including parking passes, Here, you can find scholarly resources, work on course materials, supplies, snacks and Lethbridge individual or group projects, and access a wealth of College gear. information and technology to assist you.
CAREER AND ACADEMIC ADVISING RECREATION SERVICES Our friendly and knowledgeable advisors are here to The spot for all your fitness needs. Visit the Val help you answer any questions you have about your Matteotti Gymnasium for drop-in activities or Kodiaks academic plan. games. You can also get moving in the Fitness Centre or on the squash and racquetball courts. CAREER DEVELOPMENT We have the resources that will help you make TESTING SERVICES informed plans for your future. We’re here to We provide exam supervision and test administration support you through your career exploration, according to the individual needs of our students, education and advancement. helping you meet your academic goals.
DAYCARE CENTRE WELLNESS SERVICES On-campus childcare, provided by the Hands on We provide services to our community through a Early Learning Centre Ltd., with priority given to team of registered nurses, doctors and psychiatrists Lethbridge College students. as well as health promotions. Here you will also find counselling services to provide you with the support FINANCIAL AID AND STUDENT AWARDS and skills to work through whatever is troubling you. We assist you to locate and understand the resources that will support your educational journey.
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Residence
Welcome to Residence Life, your home away from home. Located on both sides of our beautiful campus, our residence community extends beyond the proximity to your classes. Programs, events and activities planned throughout the school year will make you feel like you’re a part of the Kodiaks family. Living on campus allows you to meet people and take advantage of all that the college has to offer.
Residence provides apartment-style, fully furnished housing with access to laundry, barbecues and recreation facilities. We’ve made sure to include units that are accessible to students with physical challenges. Every residence has an assigned Resident Assistant (RA) who is trained to assist residents with concerns or emergencies. Apply early to ensure your spot.
KODIAK HOUSE SINGLE SUITE CULLEN TWO-BEDROOM SUITE 30TH AVENUE TOWNHOUSE
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WE ARE ALL KODIAKS Think you’re ready to be a Kodiaks student-athlete? Continue your athletic pursuits with the Lethbridge College Kodiaks.
WE COMPETE IN THE ALBERTA COLLEGES ATHLETIC CONFERENCE IN: • basketball • volleyball • soccer • cross-country running • indoor track • futsal The Kodiaks have a long history of successfully balancing academics and athletics. As a student-athlete, you’ll find the support you need to prioritize your studies while training for our teams. We are equipped with the latest fitness equipment and spaces to enhance your physical training. Athletic scholarships are available for many of our athletes. If you think you’ve got what it takes to be a Kodiaks student-athlete, we’d love to hear from you.
“Being a Kodiak kept me goal-oriented in both my academics and in my athletics. Sport taught me dedication, time management, and the importance of teamwork. I truly enjoyed my time and am honoured to be a Kodiak.” Sophia Nowicki Bachelor of Nursing, 2020 Two-time CCAA national cross country champion (2018 Individual and 2019 Team) 11
ACAC 111 Championships Academic 74 All-Canadians National 22 Championships
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Lethbridge College proudly carries the Blackfoot name of Ohkotoki’aahkkoiyiiniimaan, Stone Pipe. Pipes are used in the sacred ceremonies of the Blackfoot people to make an offering or a commitment to Iih’tsipaatapi’op, the Source of Life. Our Blackfoot name brings significance to the personal commitment of embarking on post-secondary education, carrying honesty and the integrity needed to fulfill this endeavor, this personal accomplishment is a transfer of knowledge that you have earned.
We are proud of our Indigenous learners and believe in intertwining a rich cultural heritage with a high-quality education.
There are many forms of support available on campus for Indigenous students as well as initiatives to ensure students’ success. When you join our community, you’ll receive access to our Circle of Services.
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CIRCLE OF SERVICES
RECRUITMENT – INDIGENOUS FOCUS CAREER & ACADEMIC HONOUR ADVISING – NIGHT INDIGENOUS FOCUS
INDIGENOUS INDIGENOUS CALENDAR OF CAMPUS EVENTS VISITS
CULTURAL INDIGENOUS SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM STUDENT WELCOME NIITSITAPI GATHERING PLACE
of LC students 7.4% are Indigenous LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021-22 English Language Centre
We’ve been teaching English to students and newcomers to Canada for almost 50 years. We are an approved Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada Designated Learning Institute (DLI), making our college eligible for study permit applications.
You can learn English in a Languages Canada-approved program while meeting most Lethbridge College post-secondary program language requirements. Conditional offers of acceptance may be available for students on the Pathway to English and Academic Culture with an IELTS score of 5.0 or above in all skills.
WE OFFER • Pathway to English and Academic Culture (PEAC) • free Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada classes, available to individuals who meet Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada eligibility • classes from basic to advanced English • fully trained TESL-certified instructors • small classes with a great community atmosphere • field trips • customized short- or long-term programs • separate reading, writing, speaking and listening, and grammar classes
IS THE PEAC PROGRAM RIGHT FOR YOU? FIND OUT MORE ON OUR WEBSITE: lethbridgecollege.ca/peac 15 INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
Our primary role is to support international students. Whether you are coming to Lethbridge College to study in one of our academic programs or for English language training, we can help get you where you want to go. We also facilitate exchanges, transfers and faculty-led international programs.
Connect with our International Services team for assistance with your application or securing residence; to find a recruitment agent or to address any issues or concerns you have; to make new friends, get involved and participate in events; or to learn more about international learning opportunities that have taken LC students around the world.
TRANSFER AGREEMENTS Many students can transfer to one of our international partners to further their studies. Transfers are specific to each program and details can be found on page 52 of this viewbook. Opportunities include: • Australia – Griffith University • Finland – Kajaani University of Applied Sciences • Ireland – Institute of Technology Carlow • Ireland – Institute of Technology Sligo • Scotland – Robert Gordon University
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Find your area of interest Knowing what you love and excel at today can turn your ambition into a career tomorrow. Lethbridge College offers over 65 certificate, diploma and degree programs to get you there.
MEDIA AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
IF YOU:
SPATIAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES o excel at communication, design and art o are interested in working with technology and coding IF YOU: o enjoy following current events and working with computers o picture a career working with the latest technology o are energized using your creativity as part of a team o want to reimagine how we live, work and learn working toward a deadline o enjoy the process of working on complicated projects o find motivation in seeing your creations influence others o enjoy spending time on a computer o are ready to design new digital worlds CHECK OUT PAGES 20-21
CHECK OUT PAGES 18-19 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES
IF YOU: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES o excel at math, physics and hand-eye coordination IF YOU: o enjoy using technology and solving problems o are energized working as part of a team o excel at sciences, writing and communication o find motivation by seeing your plans turned into realities o enjoy being outdoors and have a passion for the planet o are energized working with animals in their environment CHECK OUT PAGES 24-25 o find motivation in solving problems and affecting positive change
CHECK OUT PAGES 22-23 APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRADES
IF YOU:
AGRICULTURE o excel at using your hands to fix and repair a variety of items IF YOU: o enjoy figuring out how elements combine to form a whole o excel at practical skills o are energized by building and creating o enjoy working independently and as part of a team o find motivation in seeing your work enjoyed by others o are energized by scientific developments and discoveries CHECK OUT PAGES 28-33 o are passionate about safe, secure and sustainable food supplies
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ACADEMIC UPGRADING
IF YOU:
o want to upgrade your marks in certain courses to gain admission to a college or university program have been out of school for a while and want to CULINARY o upgrade your marks and skills for further education IF YOU: or employment o want to learn in a small, caring environment o possess a keen sense of taste and smell o have excellent hand-eye coordination and can remain CHECK OUT PAGES 36-37 calm in hectic circumstances o have a good memory for details o have a passion for food and cooking BUSINESS
CHECK OUT PAGES 34-35 IF YOU:
o have a passion to make a difference in a company or organization GENERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE o are interested in marketing, accounting, management and/or running your own business IF YOU: o enjoy organizing – whether that’s information, people, events or your work – and finding innovative solutions o have a career path in mind and want to get started to business-related problems in small classes with courses that transfer to college o work well alone and as part of a team or university programs o enjoy communicating with all types of people o want to develop yourself and your skills while preparing for further education CHECK OUT PAGES 40-41 o desire flexibility and convenience in choosing courses
CHECK OUT PAGES 38-39 HUMAN SERVICES
IF YOU:
o excel at social studies, communication and JUSTICE interpersonal problem-solving IF YOU: o enjoy working with children, youth and families o are energized when guiding and inspiring others o excel at communication and interpersonal o find motivation in putting your maturity and problem-solving dependability to work for others o are willing to take charge to assist others in need o are energized being part of a team CHECK OUT PAGES 44-45 o find motivation in contributing to society in a meaningful way EXERCISE SCIENCE CHECK OUT PAGES 42-43 IF YOU:
o are a leader and motivator o practise a healthy and active lifestyle are an effective communicator HEALTH AND WELLNESS o o want to know how the human body works IF YOU: CHECK OUT PAGES 50-51 o are interested in sciences, problem solving and caring for others o enjoy working in a team environment CHAT WITH ONE OF OUR ADVISORS AT o are energized providing support for diverse populations across all ages and backgrounds lethbridgecollege.ca/academicadvising
CHECK OUT PAGES 46-49 REVIEW OCCUPATIONAL PROFILES AT ALIS.ALBERTA.CA/OCCINFO LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021-22 SPATIAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES Choose from one of our three high-tech, hands-on programs that will give you the real-life experience you need to succeed in a rewarding career.
VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY • ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION • INDUSTRY INTEGRATED CAPSTONE PROJECT Create your own success story and learn VR/AR skills you can apply in any sector.
ARCHITECTURAL ANIMATION TECHNOLOGY • TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION • 120-HOUR INDUSTRY INTEGRATION Take an idea for a space and create it virtually to ensure it’s up to code and beyond client expectation.
INTERIOR DESIGN TECHNOLOGY • TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION • 120-HOUR PRACTICUM Energize the spaces where people live and work as you design and see projects through from start to finish.
“My instructors are very supportive and passionate, and I’ve learned a lot about the industry.” Jeanine Taleon Interior Design Technology 2020 19
SPATIAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES
IF YOU: o picture a career working with the latest technology o want to reimagine how we live, work and learn o enjoy the process of working on complicated projects o enjoy spending time on a computer o are ready to design new digital worlds LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021-22
MEDIA AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
IF YOU:
o excel at communication, design and art o are interested in working with technology and coding 2 week o enjoy following current events and working Troy Reeb internship in a major market newsroom available with computers o are energized using your creativity as part of a team to Digital Communications and Media students working toward a deadline o find motivation in seeing your creations influence others Our Computer Information Technology program has been accredited by the Canadian Information Processing Society 21
MEDIA and INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
Are you creative? Are you an early adopter of technology? Do you stay on top of the latest news? Turn your talents into a career in Lethbridge College’s Media and Information Technologies programs.
DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA • TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION • 150-HOUR PRACTICUM Whether you envision a future delivering news, creating promotional campaigns, writing engaging content, taking photos, shooting video or producing podcasts, we’ll prepare you for success in any media environment.
MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION • TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION • 120-HOUR PRACTICUM Develop a multifaceted skillset that enables you to produce compelling graphics, animations, and interactive experiences using cutting-edge technology. Collaborate with peers to design and pitch creative projects and grow your portfolio.
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY • TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION • 200-HOUR PRACTICUM Develop the skills needed to build and manage information systems through hands-on projects ranging from troubleshooting hardware to software development, from networking to web development and more.
“I’ll be really happy wherever I end up, as long as it’s in a storytelling role. Whether for radio, television or writing, it makes me really happy to write stories that have an impact on people.” Skylar Peters Troy Reeb Internship recipient Digital Communications and Media 2019 LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021-22 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Do you have a passion for the outdoors and the environment? Explore our Environmental Sciences programs and learn from the field and lab.
NATURAL RESOURCE COMPLIANCE • TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Help protect our valuable lands and wildlife through our specialized enforcement program. Then transfer into the third year of the Conservation Enforcement Bachelor of Applied Science.
CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT – BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE • FOUR-YEAR DEGREE • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Our program is the only applied degree of its kind in Canada that provides students with a resource management background to protect our country’s valuable natural resources: wildlife and the lands and water bodies they inhabit.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND RESTORATION • TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Help organizations proactively focus on environmental control, reclamation and impact assessment.
RENEWABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT • TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION You can play a role in keeping our natural resources sustainable for future generations. Learn the skills necessary to interpret sites through aerial photography and identify plant and animal species.
ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT – BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE • FOUR-YEAR DEGREE • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Make the forests, mountaintops and fields your future workplace. Industry has led to the creation of this four-year baccalaureate degree that builds off of the RRM and EAR diplomas and continues their focus on applied field and lab skills.
“The best parts of the program are the outdoor aspect and the opportunity to learn from instructors with industry experience.” Luiz Madeira – Caxambu, Minas Gerais, Brazil Ecosystem Management – Bachelor of Applied Science 2020 23
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
IF YOU: Our programs have been recognized as the first step o excel at sciences, writing and communication in becoming either a Professional Biologist (P.Biol.) o enjoy being outdoors and have a passion for the planet o are energized working with animals in their environment by the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists o find motivation in solving problems and affecting or a Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) by the Alberta positive change
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$70-72K the expected average salary range for graduates working in the industry (information courtesy of alis.alberta.ca 2020)
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES
IF YOU: o excel at math, physics and hand-eye coordination o enjoy using technology and solving problems o are energized working as part of a team o find motivation by seeing your plans turned into realities 25 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES Our three accredited engineering technologies programs give you the experience you need through creative projects with real-life applications to launch into a career right after graduation.
ALL PROGRAMS ARE ACCREDITED BY TECHNOLOGY ACCREDITATION CANADA
ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY • TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Learn through hands-on projects using 3D computer-assisted drafting technology that will teach you the fundamentals of architectural and structural design, as well as mechanical, municipal, petrochemical and topographical design and drafting.
GEOMATICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (DIGITAL MAPPING AND SURVEYING) • TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Be a part of this rapidly growing field with jobs as survey technologists or GIS/mapping technologists. Geomatics is the practice of gathering and interpreting spatial information about the physical environment.
CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY • TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Our intensive program will prepare you for a rewarding career in civil engineering technology and construction management, concentrating on the construction of buildings, roads, bridges and cities.
“The broad spectrum of engineering and drafting fields that we got to sample during the program helped me realize what I liked or didn’t like. My experience at the college was very positive and helped bring me to where I am today.” Eric Vandenberg Engineering Design Technology 2016 LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021-22
AGRICULTURE If you’re ready to get started on your future in agriculture, Lethbridge College is the best place to be for an industry-leading education. You’ll get to work with a wide variety of different producers, from the small specialty farmer to the large commercial operation, all of whom can give you insights into what it really takes to flourish in this vital industry.
AGRICULTURE SCIENCES • TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Learn from the best at Lethbridge College. Start your studies in a common first year of Agriculture Sciences and then specialize in your area of interest in the second year. Choose to major in Agriculture Business, Agronomy or Animal Science.
Beginning Sept. 2021, Lethbridge College will be offering a four-year Bachelor of Science program specializing in Agriculture Technology (pending final government approval). This credential combines agronomy skills with precision agriculture technology to develop specialists in future agriculture production. The Agriculture Sciences diploma lead directly into the third year of this program.
“Having a program that offers business and agricultural education together has a lot of advantages. Being able to incorporate plant and animal science with business content gives a new generation of farmers a major head start to their career.” Denver Oudshoorn Agriculture Sciences 2020 27
Students can join AgENT, a non-credit initiative, where you will work with mentors throughout the academic year to solve real-world challenges.
Choose from Agriculture Business Agronomy 3 majors Animal Science
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TRADES PROGRAMS apprenticeships & pre-employment trades training
With Alberta’s population now topping four million residents, the demand for skilled trades people has never been greater. If you are good at building and repairing items of all shapes and sizes and want to help make the economy of the province and country run smoothly, then look to one of Lethbridge College’s apprenticeship and trades training programs.
These credit programs are designed for those wanting to start a career in one of the trades, as well as those who want to work as an apprentice in their field. You will get to use the latest equipment, from our virtual welder to our chassis dynamometer to our wind turbine tower, and you’ll take classes from instructors who have been recognized as the best in their fields.
APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRADES
IF YOU: o excel at using your hands to fix and repair a variety of items o enjoy figuring out how elements combine to form a whole o are energized by building and creating o find motivation in seeing your work enjoyed by others
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APPRENTICESHIPS AND WEEKLY APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING SYSTEM (WATS) Apprenticeship programs involve eight to 12 weeks of classroom training per year. WATS programs involve one day of training per week at Lethbridge College throughout the length of the program. Both programs offer a combination of work experience and technical training. You’ll work with an employer and our experienced instructors to gain the best of both worlds as you work and earn money while training.
To become an apprentice in Alberta, you must first contact the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board at 1-800-661-3753 or tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca.
To enter one of Lethbridge College’s apprenticeship training programs: 1. Find the right trade for you. 2. Find an employer. 3. Apply online at tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca – start by creating a SIAMS Account. You will need your ASN – Alberta Student Number. 4. Once your application is approved, contact Lethbridge College and provide your Alberta Apprentice enrolment form.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRADES TRAINING (NON-CREDIT) The Pre-Employment Trades Training program is specifically designed to help you become an apprentice by preparing you to write the first-year apprenticeship theory and practical exams. You will receive employability skills, assistance with resumé writing and job searching, and a certificate of recognition.
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AGRICULTURAL AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN • ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Build a successful career in agricultural and/or heavy-duty equipment repair. In 32 weeks – just two semesters – you’ll get training on everything you need to know, from suspensions and powertrains to fuel systems, mobile hydraulics and everything in between. Upon completion of the program, you’ll be able to write exams for the first two years of Agricultural Equipment Technician or Heavy Equipment Technician.
AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS • ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION As a student in this program, you’ll diagnose and repair a wide range of vehicles. Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll be awarded a total of 600 hours of experience credit and be prepared to write first- and second-year Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship exams.
WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN • ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE • SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY ADMISSION Experience a combination of theory and hands-on lab practice using actual wind turbine components. Safety training is provided using our own equipment and training tower, which is located on campus. This program will prepare you to write the competency exams as well as the first period electrician apprenticeship provincial exam.
AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP • FOUR-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP Gain the skills required to work on equipment used in the agricultural industry such as tillage, seeding and harvesting equipment as well as tractors. Our apprenticeship program will give you the confidence to assemble, adjust, service and repair equipment effectively.
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP • FOUR-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP Learn to diagnose, repair and complete preventive maintenance on automotive vehicles and light trucks. Your training will give you the confidence to advise customers on work to be performed, general vehicle condition and repair requirements.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP • FOUR-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP Heavy equipment technicians maintain, overhaul and repair heavy equipment such as highway transport vehicles, construction equipment and earth-moving equipment. After you’ve written the Red Seal exam, you’ll have the option to work in a variety of different industry fields.
“Lethbridge College gave me the ability to problem solve, which was very effective going into the early stages of my career.” Kyla Bakke Wind Turbine Technician 2012 31
FIRSTpost-secondary institution in Canada to sign an AGCO Advantage partnership agreement, meaning you’ll train on the latest industry- standard equipment
HOISTS in the 14 automotive lab Home of the Western Tractor Technology lab, an advanced agriculture room with industry-leading technology
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WELDING 60 BOOTHS Learn in our award-winning 168,812 square foot Trades, Technologies and Innovation Facility 33
PARTS TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP (WATS) • THREE-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP Our program will make you the master of parts management in many industry areas, including farming, plumbing, electrical, automotive, heavy duty and more. Industry will rely on you to use your organizational skills to identify, catalogue, assemble, inspect, record and sell stock.
CARPENTER APPRENTICESHIP • FOUR-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP Prepare for a wide variety of jobs, from major construction projects such as building bridges and high-rises, to smaller finishing projects on residential homes. You’ll also learn how to read blueprints, calculate and select materials for layout, cut and shape materials for joining, and inspect your work.
ELECTRICIAN APPRENTICESHIP • FOUR-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP Electricians work on maintaining, altering and repairing electrical systems that provide power, control, heat or light for numerous types of environments. You’ll use your skills for precision as you interpret mechanical drawings and electrical codes; splice, join and connect wires to form circuits; and test those circuits to ensure they’re safe.
PLUMBER APPRENTICESHIP OR PLUMBER AND GASFITTER APPRENTICESHIP • FOUR-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP We’ll prepare you to work in new construction, roughing in and finishing installations; to specialize in renovations and repairs of existing plumbing; and even to install hydronic heating and chilled water systems. At the end of the program you’ll be able to plan, install and service plumbing fixtures, systems, controls and piping equipment.
WELDER APPRENTICESHIP OR WELDER WIRE PROCESS OPERATOR APPRENTICESHIP • THREE-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP As a welder, you’ll find yourself in demand in a variety of capacities as you learn how to join or sever metals into beams or other metal components and how to make metal pieces used for construction and other industries.
“What I enjoyed most about my college experience was going to school locally, which allowed me to make contacts within my trade. The quality of education was very good and I had excellent instruction.” Cole Bishoff Plumbing 2016 LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021-22
CULINARY Are you passionate about food or preparing it for others to enjoy? Then you are ready to take the first step towards a career in the food service and hospitality industry. Lethbridge College’s Culinary programs will have you quickly on your journey to a career as a chef, cook, baker, restaurant manager or another rewarding and challenging position in the culinary world.
COOK APPRENTICESHIP (WATS*) • THREE-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP • AUGUST ADMISSION As a cook in the WATS program, you’ll be working full-time in the industry while coming to classes one day each week. You’ll learn about preparing, seasoning and cooking a variety of foods, as well as baking pastries and showpieces. You’ll also exercise your organizational skills to be ready to write the Red Seal exam.
BAKER APPRENTICESHIP (WATS*) • THREE-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP • AUGUST ADMISSION Blend your passion for baked goods into a career you love. You’ll work full-time in the industry and attend class just one day a week. You’ll acquire new skills and expand your expertise from preparing cakes, pastries and quick breads to becoming certified in Food Safe.
CULINARY CAREERS • COMPRESSED 16-MONTH DIPLOMA** • AUGUST OR JANUARY ADMISSION This fast-paced program is divided into four 16-week sections: Introduction and Restaurant Production Techniques, Sweet and Savory Techniques, Paid Industry Placement, and Dining Room Cuisine. You’ll receive 480 hours of credit towards the first and second year of the Cook Weekly Apprenticeship Training program. Earn the diploma and you have the option to move to WATS Level 3 and Red Seal designation.
* Weekly Apprenticeship Training System (WATS) programs involve one day of training per week at Lethbridge College throughout the length of the program. ** If already employed in the culinary industry, students can also take our Cook Apprenticeship Program (WATS).
“The challenges presented to me by both the program, as well as my instructor, Chef Doug, have really helped shape me into the chef I aspire to be.” Carolyn van Schothorst Cook (WATS) 2014 35
480 HRS paid industry work placement as part of our Culinary Careers program
1 day a week is spent on campus for our Baker and Cook Apprenticeships
All three of our programs can lead to a Red Seal designation
CULINARY
IF YOU: o possess a keen sense of taste and smell o have excellent hand-eye co-ordination and can remain calm in hectic circumstances o have a good memory for details o have a passion for food and cooking LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021-22
Our Academic Upgrading program is one of the most accessible upgrading programs in Alberta based on price and course availability.
We HAVE students at all stages of their academic careers. Students enrolled in the academic upgrading program will find help when they need it.
StudentS receive a Credential of Achievement from Lethbridge College.
ACADEMIC UPGRADING
IF YOU:
o want to upgrade your marks in certain courses to gain admission to a college or university program o have been out of school for a while and want to upgrade your marks and skills for further education or employment o want to learn in a small, caring environment 37
ACADEMIC UPGRADING At Lethbridge College, our community of students comes from all backgrounds and experiences, so we’ve created a variety of different pathways to achieve their life and career goals. Some of our most inspiring grads came to the college for upgrading. While you are here, you’re not on your own. Lethbridge College has a variety of support systems to help you when the road gets bumpy.
ACADEMIC UPGRADING • SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY ADMISSION Whether you need to finish high school equivalency courses or simply upgrade your marks, you can take the courses you need to get into the post-secondary program of your choice. We offer the equivalent of grades 9 to 12 in math and English and grades 10 to 12 in biology, chemistry and physics. Students work with an advisor to take courses that will be accepted in place of high school courses.
“I am a mature student, a single parent, and entering a career that is non-traditional for women. I was scared of not succeeding. Lethbridge College stood behind me and supported me.” Angela Nelson Academic Upgrading 2011 Civil Engineering Technology 2014 LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021-22 GENERAL ARTS and SCIENCE Starting here can lead to many destinations. A General Arts and Science education is versatile, and our graduates earn university degrees and embark on successful careers in counselling, social work, education, law, political science, medical professions and more. After completing the program, you may choose to work in a variety of fields after just two years.
GENERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE • TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY ADMISSION Develop a foundation to build upon toward a career of your dreams. Applied research and learning options will give you the opportunity to engage in real-world issues adding valuable work experience to your résumé. Choose to major in General Arts and Science, English, or Psychology and Sociology.
INDIGENOUS CAREER PATHWAYS • ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Weaving rich cultural heritage with high quality education, the Indigenous Career Pathways program prepares Indigenous students for full-time studies in their choice of several programs. Successful completion will qualify you for admission into other Lethbridge College programs.
“I am focused on being a student first and a volleyball player second. It’s tough to put into words what the college has meant to me. I wish I could just stay here and play volleyball at the college till I’m 99 years old.” Matthew Primrose General Studies 2019 39 95% of our General ARTS and SCIENCE courses transfer to colleges and universities across Canada and around the world
Students in the General ARTS and SCIENCE program learn to become critical thinkers, persuasive writers and thoughtful speakers. By learning how to learn, they gain the skills they need to be ready for any career .
GENERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE
IF YOU: o have a career path in mind and want to get started in small classes with courses that transfer to college or university programs o want to develop yourself and your skills while preparing for further education o desire flexibility and convenience in choosing courses LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021-22 50% of Business Administration grads go on to continue their education at institutions across Canada and around the world through our transfer agreements
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BUSINESS
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o have a passion to make a difference in a company or organization o are interested in marketing, accounting, management and/or running your own business o enjoy organizing – whether that’s information, people, events or your work – and finding innovative solutions to business-related problems o work well alone and as part of a team o enjoy communicating with all types of people 41
BUSINESS
As a student in our business programs, you’ll benefit from experiential learning in a supportive environment. When you graduate, you’ll be ready for a smooth transition to work or university with the knowledge and experience needed to contribute in meaningful ways around the world.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION • TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY ADMISSION Open the door to your future and develop the essential skills required in today’s businesses, not-for-profit organizations and government. Choose to major in Accounting, Management, Marketing or General Business.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROFESSIONAL • ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Learn the skills needed to succeed in administrative positions for a wide range of businesses and organizations. You’ll gain practical knowledge and skills in using industry-standard software.
“From application to graduation, I have been helped, supported and cheered on by the college’s staff. I will forever be grateful for their part in my journey.” Melissa Lorne Administrative Office Professional Business Administration 2019 LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021-22
JUSTICE STUDIES If you’re looking for a challenging but rewarding career where you can make a difference in your community, start with an education at Lethbridge College in our Justice Studies programs. Designed to fit with your busy life, our Justice Studies programs are flexible with part-time and full-time completion options and online courses.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE – POLICING • TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER, JANUARY OR MAY ADMISSION Police and public safety officers promote peace, assist victims of crime, protect communities and enforce the law. If you’re seeking a career in policing or public safety, prepare yourself with the essential skills you need to succeed.
CORRECTIONAL STUDIES • TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER, JANUARY OR MAY ADMISSION It takes a certain type of individual with good decision making, communication and interpersonal skills to work in corrections – that person could be you. In our Correctional Studies program, you’ll learn how to help individual offenders become productive members of society.
JUSTICE STUDIES – BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS • TWO-YEAR POST-DIPLOMA DEGREE • SEPTEMBER, JANUARY OR MAY ADMISSION Building on your education and experience, the degree program provides further instruction in the areas of victimology, leadership, social justice, ethics and research methods. Our Correctional Studies, Child and Youth Care and Policing diplomas lead directly into the third year of this program.
“At the end of the day if you get to leave college and you get to do something that you really enjoy doing, it’s worth every moment.” Kristi Austin Correctional Studies 2019 43
JUSTICE
IF YOU: + YEARS of delivering Criminal Justice programming o excel at communication and interpersonal problem-solving 50 o are willing to take charge to assist others in need students, instructors and volunteers o are energized being part of a team o find motivation in contributing to society in a participate in a yearly simulated meaningful way + emergency that allows students to 145 respond in real time as a crisis unfolds LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021-22
Our Child and Youth Care program has earned accreditation from the Child and Youth Care Educational Accreditation Board of Canada (CYCEAB)
HUMAN SERVICES
IF YOU:
o excel at social studies, communication and interpersonal problem-solving o enjoy working with children, youth and families o are energized when guiding and inspiring others o find motivation in putting your maturity and dependability to work for others
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HUMAN SERVICES Choose a career that makes a difference. As a human services professional, you’ll support and improve the lives of children, youth, families and communities every day. Get the hands-on learning you need to ensure you have the skills necessary to support people in effective and respectful ways.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION • ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE OR TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY ADMISSION Using a learning-through-play approach, you’ll learn to support children’s growth and development. Through your classroom and practicum experiences, you’ll gain knowledge and acquire skills to work effectively with children and families. With flexibility to pursue full- or part-time studies and courses available online, it’s easy to get started on a rewarding career today.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT • ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE OR TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER, JANUARY OR MAY ADMISSION Help students reach and reap the rewards of their full educational potential. This online program prepares you for a fulfilling career helping students thrive in school settings.
CHILD AND YOUTH CARE • TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER OR JANUARY ADMISSION Work with children, youth and families who have been exposed to negative life circumstances such as trauma, abuse, rejection and emotional stress. Promote and support their development in residential treatment, community-based and youth programs, family support and schools.
“My instructors were great! They offered feedback and knowledge that was beneficial to my educational journey.” Taryn Fawcett-Berthelot Early Childhood Education LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021-22
HEALTH AND WELLNESS While the jobs in the health industry are quite varied, the people who choose these careers all have something in common — the desire to help others. Whatever the position, the essential training needed to succeed in these in-demand careers can start at Lethbridge College.
HEALTH CARE AIDE • ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION • 320-HOUR WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING EXPERIENCE This one-year program will prepare you to become a vital member of the health care team. Health Care Aides perform duties such as assisting individuals to meet their basic needs and activities of daily living. The Health Care Aide program delivers the Alberta Provincial Curriculum 2019, which includes theory and practice-based experiences.
MEDICAL DEVICE REPROCESSING • 26-WEEK CERTIFICATE • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION • 400-HOUR WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING EXPERIENCE You’ll learn how to handle, clean, sterilize, assemble, function test and package surgical instruments while developing an understanding of how microbiology, infection control and aseptic technique are integrated into the work you’ll be doing. A 10-week work-integrated learning experience further develops your career-ready skills.
UNIT CLERK TRAINING • 20-WEEK CERTIFICATE • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION • 120-HOUR WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING EXPERIENCE As a unit clerk, you’ll play a vital role in managing the flow of communication within the health care setting. This includes transcribing and processing health care orders and managing patient records. Throughout the program, you’ll learn medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, health administration, transcribing orders and medical order entry.
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION – GERONTOLOGY • TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION You can realize the rewards of a career helping senior citizens maintain or improve their cognitive, social, physical or emotional abilities. Find satisfaction working with this growing population, learning the skills necessary to assess, plan and execute recreational activities.
MASSAGE THERAPY • TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION As a Massage Therapy grad you’ll deliver massage therapy treatments to a diverse population. You may find yourself working in health and wellness clinics or the spa industry. The program includes practical training in our on-campus massage clinic, at independent businesses and in community settings. 47
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
IF YOU: all our Health and Wellness programs include o are interested in sciences, problem solving and caring for others o enjoy working in a team environment A Work-integrated o are energized providing support for diverse learning experience populations across all ages and backgrounds LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021-22 145+ students, instructors and volunteers participate in a yearly simulated emergency where our nursing and emergency services students rely on their knowledge and training to react and respond in real time as a crisis unfolds
The Bachelor of Nursing program is accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing SPHERE Students are exposed to real-life situations through hands-on clinical experience and the use of human patient simulators in our Simulated Patient Health Environment for Research and Education (SPHERE) lab 49
PRACTICAL NURSE • TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Make a difference in others’ lives by becoming a key player in today’s interdisciplinary health-care team. Our program educates students to the full scope of practice as identified by the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta. You’ll be taught hands-on skills in the lab setting as well as receive over 700 hours of learning experiences in acute and long-term care settings. Throughout the two years, critical thinking skills and best practice will be taught.
BACHELOR OF NURSING AND BACHELOR OF NURSING – AFTER DEGREE • FOUR-YEAR COLLABORATIVE DEGREE WITH U OF L* • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Start your journey to becoming a leading professional within health care on our campus, where you’ll experience smaller class sizes, integrated labs and unparalleled experiences within the work-integrated learning experiences. Your educational experience will include theoretical knowledge, hands-on practice within our simulation lab environment as well as clinical practice within real-world settings. After two years, you’ll proceed to the University of Lethbridge to complete your Bachelor of Nursing degree. Applicants with a baccalaureate degree from an institution recognized by the University of Lethbridge may be admitted into the 24-month Bachelor of Nursing – After Degree program. * Apply through the University of Lethbridge.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES – MEDICAL FIRST RESPONDER • COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM WITH NAIT Experience 88 hours of theory and practical skills in our Medical First Responder (MFR) program, allowing you to prepare for a rewarding career. At the end of your studies, you’ll have your MFR certification from NAIT, which will also include an International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Basic Provider certification, and Heart and Stroke – Basic Life Support – level C certification. On completion you will be a proud graduate of a program that is approved at an Advanced First Aid level by Occupational Health and Safety.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES – PRIMARY CARE PARAMEDIC • COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM WITH NAIT Choose our Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) program, and you’ll add 240 hours of practicum experience to 392 hours of classroom theory and lab experience, providing you an opportunity to put your knowledge into practice. You’ll also receive a NAIT certificate and be eligible to write the Alberta College of Paramedics provincial exam. This will provide you with the confidence that comes from learning in a program that is accredited by the Canadian Medical Association and the Alberta College of Paramedics.
“This program has not only helped me to grow into the best nurse I can be, but it has given me the most enriching opportunity to work with real patients with real CHALLENGEs in real settings.” Cassandra Zucht Bachelor of Nursing 2021 LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021-22
EXERCISE SCIENCE Turn your passion for a healthy, active lifestyle into a career you love. In the Exercise Science program, you’ll be on your way to a fast- paced career helping people of all ages and abilities maintain their physical well-being.
EXERCISE SCIENCE • TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA • SEPTEMBER ADMISSION Learn about the science of physical activity. Using contemporary equipment, you’ll break a sweat during classroom assignments that involve indoor and outdoor activities. Along with this, you’ll have plenty of practical opportunities to work with actual clients preparing you for a career after graduation.
“My college experience was enlightening, not only to the extent of learning new material, but also learning what I am capable of.” Kaitlyn Sembalerus Exercise Science 2017
After 1 year, you’ll be able to gain your fitness leader certification 1 YEAR with the Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association After 2 years, you’ll be ready to write for the gold standard in exercise science and personal training: the Canadian Society 2 YEAR for Exercise Physiology – Certified Personal Trainer 51
EXERCISE SCIENCE
IF YOU: o are a leader and motivator o practise a healthy and active lifestyle o are an effective communicator o want to know how the human body works LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021-22
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ACADEMIC UPGRADING...... 37 CHILD AND YOUTH CARE...... 45 Many courses are accepted in place of high school Lethbridge College courses for entry at Alberta’s universities, colleges and Eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Applied Arts in technical institutes Justice Studies degree program Athabasca University BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION...... 41 Eligible to receive up to 60 credits towards the Bachelor of Athabasca University Professional Arts in Human Services or Governance, Law Eligible to receive two years of credit towards a variety of and Management or receive up to 30 credits towards year three of the Bachelor of Management degree business degrees College of the Rockies BC CYC Consortium Eligible to receive full block transfer into the Bachelor of Receive 60 block transfer credits to the Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainable Business Practices Arts in Child and Youth Care offered at Douglas College, degree program University of Victoria, University of the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island University Griffith University, Australia Eligible to receive transfer credit towards a variety of Griffith University, Australia business degrees Eligible for entry into the fourth semester of the Bachelor of Human Services, Bachelor of Child and Family Studies, Institute of Technology Carlow, Ireland or Bachelor of Social Work degree programs Eligible for entry into year three of the Bachelor (Honours) in Business degree program with options Institute of Technology Carlow, Ireland to specialize Eligible for entry into year two of the Honours Degree in Applied Social Studies – Professional Social Care Institute of Technology Sligo, Ireland Eligible to complete two semesters in IT Sligo to MacEwan University earn the Bachelor of Business in Business Eligible to receive up to 60 credits and entry into year three Administration degree of the Bachelor of Child and Youth Care degree program Okanagan College CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY...... 25 Eligible for admission into the third year of the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program Lethbridge College Credit towards a second diploma in Engineering Design Robert Gordon University, Scotland Technology Management and Marketing grads are eligible to receive credit towards a Bachelor of Arts degree in Athabasca University International Business Management or Management Eligible to receive 30 credits towards the three- or four- with Marketing year Bachelor of Management (Post-Diploma) degree or the Bachelor of Commerce (Post-Diploma) degree Royal Roads University Eligible to receive block transfer into the third year of Camosun College/University of British Columbia Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management or Eligible for a six-month Camosun College bridging Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainability and program that leads directly into year three of the International Business University of British Columbia’s Civil Engineering program SAIT Lakehead University Eligible for entry into year three of a variety of Successful completion of summer school transition business degrees courses leads into year three of the Bachelor of Engineering degree program in Civil Engineering University of Lethbridge Eligible to receive two years of credit towards the Bachelor NAIT of Management degree Conditional acceptance into the Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management degree program Royal Roads University Eligible to receive block transfer into year three of the Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management degree program University of Alberta Eligible for up to one year of credit towards a variety of programs 53
COMPUTER INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. . . 21 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ...... 45 Athabasca University Algonquin College Eligible for up to 30 credits towards a three-or four-year Diploma graduates are eligible to apply into year three post-diploma Bachelor of Management degree of the Bachelor of Early Learning and Community Development degree program after completing three Griffith University, Australia bridging courses Eligible for transfer credit towards a Bachelor of Information Technology degree University of Lethbridge Athabasca University Diploma graduates are eligible for up to two years’ Eligible to receive two years’ credit towards a post- diploma Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) or credit towards a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services degree Management degree Institute of Technology Carlow, Ireland CORRECTIONAL STUDIES ...... 42 Diploma graduates are eligible for entry into year two of the Honours Degree in Early Childhood Education Lethbridge College and Care Eligible for two years’ credit towards a Bachelor of Applied Arts – Justice Studies degree Lakeland College Certificate graduates are eligible for entry directly Athabasca University into year two of the Early Learning and Child Care Eligible to receive up to 60 credits towards a Bachelor of diploma program Professional Arts in Criminal Justice, Human Services, or Governance, Law and Management degree Medicine Hat College Certificate graduates are eligible for entry directly Griffith University, Australia into year two of the Early Learning and Child Care Eligible to enter the third semester of the Bachelor of diploma program Criminology and Criminal Justice degree program University of Alberta Royal Roads University Diploma graduates are eligible for up to 33 credits towards Eligible for block transfer into year three of the Bachelor of a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology (Family Ecology Arts in Justice Studies degree program major/Child and Youth Studies minor) degree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE – POLICING...... 42 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT ...... 45 Lethbridge College Athabasca University Eligible to enter the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Justice Certificate graduates may receive up to 30 credits and Studies degree program diploma graduates may receive up to 60 credits towards a Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services. Athabasca University Eligible for up to 60 credits towards a Bachelor of University of Alberta Professional Arts in Human Services, Criminal Justice, or Diploma graduates are eligible for up to 30 credits Governance, Law and Management degree towards a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology (Family Griffith University, Australia Ecology major/Child and Youth Studies minor) degree Eligible to enter the fourth semester of the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice degree program Royal Roads University Eligible for block transfer into year three of the Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies degree program
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ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY. . . . . 25 GEOMATICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY . . .25 Lethbridge College Lethbridge College Receive credit towards a second diploma in Civil Receive credit towards a second diploma in Civil Engineering Technology Engineering Technology or Engineering Design
Technology NAIT Conditional acceptance into the Bachelor of Technology BCIT in Technology Management degree program Eligible for block transfer into year three of the Bachelor
of Science in Geomatics degree program Royal Roads University Eligible to receive block transfer into the third year of the NAIT Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management Conditional acceptance into the Bachelor of Technology degree program in Technology Management degree program
University of Alberta Royal Roads University Eligible to receive transfer credit towards a variety Eligible for block transfer into year three of the of programs Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management degree program ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT University of Alberta AND RESTORATION...... 22 Eligible for up to one year of transfer credit Lethbridge College University of Lethbridge Eligible for up to 60 credits towards the Ecosystem Receive two years’ credit toward post-diploma Bachelor’s Management – Bachelor of Applied Science or Degree of Science in Geography (2+2 agreement) Conservation Enforcement – Bachelor of Applied Science degree program HEALTH CARE AIDE ...... 46 Griffith University, Australia All post-secondary institutions (PSIs) offering the Eligible for entry into the fourth semester of the Bachelor Government of Alberta HCA Provincial Curriculum (2019) of Environmental Sciences degree program will allow transfer credit on a course by course basis from University of Alberta other PSIs offering the Government of Alberta HCA Provincial Curriculum (2019). Up to 50 per cent of Eligible for up to 60 credits towards a post-diploma Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental and course credits or hours can be transferred from one Conservation Sciences, Land Reclamation program program to another.
University of Lethbridge INTERIOR DESIGN TECHNOLOGY...... 18 Receive two years’ credit towards a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science degree Royal Roads University Eligible to be admitted into the Bachelor of Commerce EXERCISE SCIENCE...... 50 in Entrepreneurial Management with the completion of a three credit university-level Accounting course or University of Lethbridge Business Math course Eligible to be admitted into the post-diploma Bachelor of Health Science degree Yorkville University Eligible to receive up to 72 credits towards the Bachelor University of Regina of Interior Design Eligible for 60 credit hours transfer to the Bachelor of Kinesiology – Human Kinetics major MASSAGE THERAPY ...... 46 Thompson Rivers University GENERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE...... 38 Eligible for up to 54 transfer credits into the Bachelor of Many courses are transferable to a wide variety of Health Science degree program or up to 60 transfer credits institutions and programs across Alberta, Canada into the Bachelor of General Studies degree program
and internationally. Talk to an academic advisor for University of Lethbridge more information. Eligible to be admitted into the post-diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences degree program University of Regina Eligible to receive up to 60 credits towards a Bachelor of Kinesiology – Human Kinetics major 55
MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION...... 21 THERAPEUTIC RECREATION – GERONTOLOGY. .46 Athabasca University Athabasca University Receive two years of credit towards a Bachelor of Receive a block transfer of 60 credits (2+2) towards Professional Arts in Communications Studies major a Bachelor of Professional Arts degree in Human
Services or up to 30 credits towards a variety of Royal Roads University post-diploma programs Eligible for block transfer into year three of the Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication degree program Dalhousie University
Eligible for up to 60 credits towards a Bachelor of University of Calgary Science in Recreation degree Eligible to enter into the Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Griffith University, Australia Eligible for entry into the third semester of the Bachelor NATURAL RESOURCE COMPLIANCE ...... 22 of Human Services degree program Lethbridge College University of Calgary Eligible for up to 60 credits towards the Conservation Entrance into 10 full course equivalent Bachelor of Enforcement – Bachelor of Applied Science or Community Rehabilitation program Ecosystem Management – Bachelor of Applied University of Lethbridge Science degree program Eligible for entry into the post-diploma Bachelor of Royal Roads University Therapeutic Recreation degree program Eligible for full block transfer into a variety of University of Regina degree programs Eligible for up to 60 credits towards the Bachelor of Sports and Recreation Studies Therapeutic Recreation PRACTICAL NURSE...... 49 Major degree University of Lethbridge Eligible to be admitted into the post-diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences degree program
RENEWABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT . . . .22 Lethbridge College Eligible for up to 60 credits towards the Ecosystem Management – Bachelor of Applied Science or Conservation Enforcement – Bachelor of Applied Science degree program
Athabasca University Eligible for up to 30 credits towards a Bachelor of Management post-diploma degree
Griffith University, Australia Eligible for entry into the fourth semester of the Bachelor of Environmental Sciences degree program
NAIT Conditional acceptance into the Bachelor of Technology University of Alberta Eligible for up to 60 credits towards a post-diploma Bachelor of Science degree in the Environmental and Conservation Sciences, Land Reclamation program University of Lethbridge Receive two years’ credit towards a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science degree
University of Regina Eligible for up to 60 credits towards the Bachelor of For an up-to-date list of transfers, visit Science Environmental Biology degree lethbridgecollege.ca LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021-22 Lethbridge College academic requirements
ADMISSION ROUTES
1. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA For most of our programs, all you need is a high school diploma. However, some programs require additional high school courses, and in some cases, no high school diploma is needed. Please see our academic requirements chart for programs that have additional or alternate academic requirements.
2. TRANSFER If you’re transferring from another institution, you’ll need your post-secondary transcripts showing the completion of at least three post-secondary credit courses from a publicly funded, Canadian-accredited institution and that you are in good standing. You must have completed these courses in the last five years. Make sure you also check out the chart for additional or alternate program admission requirements.
3. MATURE STUDENT If you are 19 years of age or older by the last day of the term in which you apply, you could be considered a mature student. To be considered for admission, you must: • h ave completed either a Grade 12 English course (equivalent to Alberta High School English 30-1 or 30-2, including Lethbridge College's English 032) or post-secondary English course; or • successfully complete a placement assessment; and • ensure you comply with any additional or alternate admission requirements listed for your program.
If you do not meet one or more of the requirements of a program or if you are uncertain whether you meet the admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-572-0103 ext. 3323 for more information. Programs, requirements and transfers are subject to change. For information on a program’s tuition and fees, visit lethbridgecollege.ca/financial-aid and let our Budget Wizard do the budgeting work for you. 57
The minimum grade required in each course is 50 per cent unless otherwise