FIND YOUR SELF AND YOUR

FUTUREMEDICINE HAT COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021/22 COLLEGE WILL PREPARE YOU FOR TODAY’S CAREERS AND TOMORROW’S POSSIBILITIES.

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

FIND YOURSELF AND DISCOVER YOUR FUTURE AT MEDICINE HAT COLLEGE. CONTENT

2 GET READY explore, apply, register

4 FIND YOUR PASSION match your interests to our programs

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

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

26 ADMISSION CHARTS review admission requirements for all college programs

37 APPLY TO MHC GET READY 1 2 3 4

Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to pursue EXPLORE APPLY ACCEPT FUND education to help build your bright future. MHC has a Campus Tours & Apply to the program of your Check your email! Student loan applications variety of certificate, diploma, degree, university studies, Student for a Day choice at applyalberta.ca. A letter of acceptance will open the first week of June. and trades programs to match your interests and goals. Get a feel for campus! Application processing begins be emailed to you if your Whether you already know your program or are still Book a tour at any time or November 1, 2020 for the application is successful. Scholarship applications exploring everything MHC has to offer, use this timeline register as a Student for a 2021/2022 academic year. are accepted from to guide you through the post-secondary process. Day throughout the year by Once you receive the letter March 1 - June 1, 2021. calling 403.529.3819. You can also apply for residence: of acceptance, you must Not sure where to start? Visit www.mhc.ab.ca/undecided. www.mhc.ab.ca/Services/ confirm your seat by paying Questions? Contact Watch www.mhc.ab.ca for Residence. the deposit. our financial aid office: Student for a Day dates in: [email protected]. September / October 2020 *Virtual Open House Visit www.mhc.ab.ca/ January / March 2021 November 18, 2020 applynow for details.

*Virtual Open House *Virtual Open House Want to experience MHC and learn more about our November 18, 2020 programs? MHC will be hosting a Virtual Open House on November 18, 2020. Join us online to check out our campus, learn more about our programs and connect with your future instructors! We'll support you through the application process so you finish the day one step closer to becoming an MHC student!

Stay up-to-date with our events at facebook.com/ MHCFutureStudents or visit www.mhc.ab.ca/ experienceMHC.

Information subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit www.mhc.ab.ca for up-to-date information. 2 Dates At A Glance

SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2020 5 6 Student for a Day NOVEMBER 2020 Applications Open Virtual Open House REGISTER START It’s important to register early Mark your calendar! You’re JANUARY 2021 to ensure you get the classes almost ready to start your Student for a Day you need, when you need amazing journey at MHC. them. Class registration Be sure to attend the following MARCH 2021 opens May 4, 2021 for the events for a smooth transition Scholarship Applications Open 2021/2022 academic year. to college life! Student for a Day

Questions? Contact Strike First MAY 2021 our registration office: August 26 & 27, 2021 Class Registration Opens [email protected]. Beat the back-to-school rush and get your textbooks, student JUNE 2021 ID card and much more! Student Loan Applications Open

New Student AUGUST 2021 Orientation Strike First FALL: SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 WINTER: JANUARY 4, 2022 SEPTEMBER 2021 Dive into your college New Student Orientation experience and learn what to expect during your time at MHC. JANUARY 2022 Winter New Student Orientation

Can’t wait to see our campus? Check out our virtual tours at www.mhc.ab.ca/virtualtour.

3 FIND YOUR

PASSIONprograms

4 Do something you love.

When choosing a career path

it is important to consider your

interests, values, personality, and skills.

Explore our programs to find the

right fit for you.

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

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

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

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

6 PROGRAMS Administrative Office Management DIPLOMA Fine Arts UNIVERSITY STUDIES

Administrative Office Professional CERTIFICATE Health Care Aide CERTIFICATE

Agroecology Technician DIPLOMA Heavy Equipment Technician APPRENTICESHIP

Art and Design BACHELOR OF Information Technology DIPLOMA APPLIED ARTS OR POST DIPLOMA AND POST DEGREE CERTIFICATE (formerly Visual Communications) Kinesiology UNIVERSITY STUDIES

Arts UNIVERSITY STUDIES Nursing BACHELOR OF

Automotive Service Technician APPRENTICESHIP Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistant DIPLOMA

Aviation Management CERTIFICATE Paramedic BACHELOR OF APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCE

Built Environment Engineering Technology (BEET) DIPLOMA Plumber/Gasfitter APPRENTICESHIP

Business Administration DIPLOMA Power Engineering Technology DIPLOMA

Business/Commerce/Management UNIVERSITY STUDIES Practical Nurse DIPLOMA [offered exclusively at Brooks Campus]

Carpenter APPRENTICESHIP Pre-Professional Programs (dentist, dental hygiene, medicine, pharmacy, vet) UNIVERSITY STUDIES Child and Youth Care Counsellor DIPLOMA Science UNIVERSITY STUDIES Computer Aided Drafting and Design [CADD] CERTIFICATE Social Work DIPLOMA Criminal Justice DIPLOMA Social Work BACHELOR OF Early Learning and Child Care CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA Speech Language Pathologist Assistant DIPLOMA Education BACHELOR OF Steamfitter/Pipefitter APPRENTICESHIP Electrician APPRENTICESHIP Welder APPRENTICESHIP Environmental Reclamation Technician DIPLOMA

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

8 USE YOUR HANDS

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

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

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

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

9 FIND

SUPPORTacademic / personal

10 At Medicine Hat College, we care

about your success. There are many

services available on campus that provide

both academic and personal support –

be sure to take advantage of them!

OF GRADUATES WOULD RECOMMEND MHC *BASED OFF OF 2019 GRADUATE SURVEY 11 FIND SUPPORT FOR LEARNING ALUMNI Your education is important to us. Get the support you need to ROXANNE DOERKSEN be successful in your program with everything from academic Environmental Reclamation advising and coaching to accessibility services and peer tutoring. Technician

“I wasn’t sure how to start FOR LIFE a business and that’s With college comes new experiences, new expectations and where the EDC came in. new pressures. MHC offers free counselling, spiritual services They allowed me to grow and peer support to help you balance school and life. this little idea and they nurtured me in a very Need childcare? MHC has a full service daycare on campus gentle, very kind manner. with priority access for college students. They connected me with experts in the field who were willing to teach me." FOR YOUR FUTURE Are you interested in starting your own business? The Entrepreneur Development Centre connects students with business coaching, pitch opportunities and resources.

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

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

12 APPROXIMATE COST OF 1ST YEAR TUITION AND FEES

RESIDENCE $4800

BOOKS $1500

LIVING EXPENSES (FOOD/CLOTHING/TRANSPORTATION) $6000-$9000 FINANCIAL AID scholarship / bursary / student loan TUITION $4500 Learn how you can fund your education! Our Student Financial Aid team can help you understand the student loan process and provide access to financial award opportunities.

Medicine Hat College students receive approximately $1 million in scholarships, bursaries and other awards annually. Awards are based on different criteria including academic performance, financial need, extracurricular activities, volunteerism, and athletics, so there is plenty of opportunity for students to access additional funding.

Applying for awards is quick and easy! Visit www.mhc.ab.ca/services and click on Financial Aid. Award applications are accepted from March 1 – June 1, 2021.

APPROXIMATELY $1 million IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES AWARDED ANNUALLY

13 FIND YOUR

COMMUNITYconnect with campus life

14 With small class sizes,

encouraging faculty and

supportive staff, you’ll be sure

to feel right at home.

AVERAGE OF 18 STUDENTS PER CLASS AT MEDICINE HAT COLLEGE 15 MAKE A CULTURAL CONNECTION The Indigenous Support Office provides a welcoming cultural workspace and connects Indigenous students to campus services and community supports including traditional Medicines and Elders. Cultural awareness activities and celebrations are held throughout the year. Learn more at www.mhc.ab.ca/services.

16 GET INVOLVED join a club, make connections

Medicine Hat College is about developing relationships, encouraging growth ALUMNI and building community. MYRON CAMPBELL Bachelor of Applied Arts Get involved with the Students’ Association and be a voice for others, join a club that reflects your interests, or become an ambassador to connect with “MHC’s program is unique the campus community. in that it offers a real Become the balance of both fine SAMHC arts training and design person you’re The Students’ Association at Medicine Hat College (SAMHC) is your connection to training. It’s pretty rare campus life. They are your advocates, your classmates, and your friends. Whether to get that balance in a you are looking for support in pursuit of your academic goals, need someone to talk program, and the college meant to be. to, require health and dental benefits, or just want to have fun, SAMHC is here for you. does a great job of it.” For more information and to learn about your executive team, visit samhc.ca.

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

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

17 LIVEwell

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

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

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

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

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

19 2 MIN WALK TO CLASS

STUDENTS LIVE 300 IN RESIDENCE

TAKE A WALK THROUGH RESIDENCE. SCAN THIS CODE TO TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR.

WWW.MHC.AB.CA/VIRTUALTOUR

DID YOU KNOW

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

20 GOLFVIEW 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms

RESIDENCE move in

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

With a two minute walk to classes and rent as low as $597/month including utilities and WiFi, living on campus just makes sense.

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

21 22 *PHOTO CREDIT: TOURISM MEDICINE HAT MEDICINE HAT 'S SUNNIEST CITY tourismmedicinehat.com

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

With all the amenities of a larger centre plus the advantages of living in a smaller community, like short commutes and affordable accommodations, there’s lots to love about The Hat. BROOKS MEDICINE HAT Located less than 300 kilometres from Calgary and 50 kilometres from the Saskatchewan border, Medicine Hat is well-positioned along the Trans-Canada Highway with easy access to the Cypress * Hills and the United States.

BROOKS visitnewell.com

Some of MHC’s programming is offered at our Brooks Campus, located 100 kilometres west Namaste Hola Kia ora of Medicine Hat. Brooks is a vibrant, diverse community rich in culture and western hospitality Sat shri akal Hello Kamusta with easy access to world-renowned attractions. Wah gwaan DINOSAUR PROVINCIAL PARK Jambo Konichiwa UNESCO HERITAGE SITE For a complete list of programs and services offered at Brooks Campus, please visit BROOKS www.mhc.ab.ca/brookscampus or contact 403.362.1677 for more information. THE CITY OF 100 HELLOS

23 24 INTERNATIONAL / EDUCATION ABROAD see the world

MHC’s international activity is guided by the philosophy that education and learning is greatly enhanced by an understanding of different cultures, languages and peoples.

Education Abroad programs provide students with opportunities to develop the skills and attitudes required to function successfully in an interconnected global society, world and economy. Choose from student or summer exchange programs.

MHC has partnerships with 30 institutions in 15 countries around the world. 25 ADMISSION

CHARTSprogram admission requirements

26 It’s never too early to start planning for your future. Prepare for your MHC experience today by understanding the

admission process and requirements

for your chosen program.

27 CERTIFICATE DIPLOMA APPLIED DEGREE Program Length: 1 year Program Length: 2 years Program Length: 3 years

Certificate programs allow Diploma programs prepare Applied degrees combine students to train for a students for careers or academic education with specific career in a very further study. practical, on-the-job training. short period of time.

DEGREE UNIVERSITY APPRENTICESHIP Program Length: 4 years STUDIES Program Length: 3-4 years Program Length: 1-2 years Degree programs are offered Apprenticeship is a combination on campus in partnership University Studies allows of on-the-job and technical with other Alberta universities, students to start their training that leads to certification allowing students to complete degree at MHC by building as a journeyman. a full degree in Medicine Hat. an individualized program that meets their interests.

COMPETITIVE ENTRANCE Please note that some programs at Medicine Hat College follow a competitive admission process. This means that we receive more applications than there is space in the program and will admit students who possess the highest grades in the courses required for admission to that program. The minimum grade requirements listed for admission are rarely sufficient for a successful application.

Typically an average between 75-85% is necessary in order to be considered for admission into competitive programs. The competitive admission average cannot be determined in advance as it depends on the grades achieved by others who are also applying to the Explore your career options, same program. Students who are interested in a competitive program are encouraged to apply as early as possible. All applicants to visit alis.alberta.ca. competitive programs will have an admission decision no later than June 1.

28 CERTIFICATES & DIPLOMAS 1-2 year programs

PROGRAM LENGTH *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 1 YEAR • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE 2 YEARS • Math 10C • Foundations of Math 10 or Pre-Calculus 10 • Math 10C

& ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Keyboarding speed of 20 wpm with 90% accuracy Keyboarding speed of 20 wpm with 90% accuracy Keyboarding speed of 20 wpm with 90% accuracy MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA is recommended. is recommended. is recommended.

AGROECOLOGY TECHNICIAN 2 YEARS • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 DIPLOMA • Biology 30 • Biology 30 • Biology 30 • Chemistry 30 • Chemistry 30 • Chemistry 30 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 (min 65%) • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 (min 65%) of Math 30 (min 65%)

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

BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2 YEARS High school diploma with: High school diploma with: • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 • ELA A30 & B30 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 (BEET) DIPLOMA • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations • Physics 20 • Physics 20 of Math 30 • Physical Science 20

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

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

*FOR OTHER PROVINCIAL EQUIVALENCIES AND A LIST OF ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, SEE PAGE 37. 29 CERTIFICATES & DIPLOMAS 1-2 year programs

PROGRAM LENGTH *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE

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

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

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

HEALTH CARE AIDE 1 YEAR • ELA 20-2 (minimum 60%), or achievement • ELA A20 and B20, or achievement of CLB level 7 • ELA 20-2 (minimum 60%), or achievement CERTIFICATE of CLB Level 7 or equivalent or equivalent of CLB Level 7 or equivalent Also offered via distributed learning

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

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

30 CERTIFICATES & DIPLOMAS 1-2 year programs

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

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

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

SOCIAL WORK DIPLOMA 2 YEARS • ELA 30-1 (60%) • ELA A30 & B30 (60%) • ELA 30-1 (60%) or a university level APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1 • Three grade 12, 5-credit courses • Three 30-level subjects English course.

Must be 18 years of age or older by the last day Must be 18 years of age or older by the last day Refer to the Academic Calendar for further of the semester to which you are applying. of the semester to which you are applying. admission details.

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

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

COMPETITIVE ENTRANCE (REFER TO PAGE 28 FOR MORE DETAILS) *FOR OTHER PROVINCIAL EQUIVALENCIES AND A LIST OF ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, SEE PAGE 37.

31 APPLIED DEGREES & DEGREES 3-4 year programs

PROGRAM LENGTH *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE

ART AND DESIGN, 3 YEARS • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 or ‘C’ or better • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 or ‘C’ or better BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS in MHC English 30 in MHC English 30 (FORMERLY VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS)

EDUCATION, BACHELOR OF 2 YEARS To be eligible for admissions a student must have To be eligible for admissions a student must have To be eligible for admissions a student must have IN PARTNERSHIP WITH + 2 YEARS successfully completed 60 credits of approved university successfully completed 60 credits of approved successfully completed 60 credits of approved course work and meet competitive GPA. university course work and meet competitive GPA. university course work and meet competitive GPA. Admission criteria is determined by the partner institution University course work can be completed at Medicine Hat University course work can be completed at University course work can be completed at College through University Studies: Education. Refer to Medicine Hat College through University Studies: Medicine Hat College through University Studies: program on page 34. Education. Refer to program on page 34. Education. Refer to program on page 34.

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

32 APPLIED DEGREES & DEGREES 3-4 year programs

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

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

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

COMPETITIVE ENTRANCE (REFER TO PAGE 28 FOR MORE DETAILS) *FOR OTHER PROVINCIAL EQUIVALENCIES AND A LIST OF ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, SEE PAGE 37.

33 UNIVERSITY STUDIES start your degree here

PROGRAM *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE

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

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

EDUCATION • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1 • Three 30-level academic subjects • Three additional 30-level academic subjects • Pre-requisite courses required, e.g. Chem 30 • One 5-credit or two 3-credit subjects at the 30-level • One 30-level subject required for university level Chemistry (Special Projects 30 excluded) Excluding Special Projects

NOTE: Although not required for admission, it is strongly NOTE: Some majors will require Pre-Calculus 30, NOTE: Although not required for admission, it is strongly suggested that students entering Education possess please check with our Academic Advising Office. suggested that students entering Education possess Math 30-1 or Math 30-2. Math 30-1 or Math 30-2.

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

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

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

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

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

PRE-PROFESSIONAL Refer to University Studies Science below Refer to University Studies Science below Refer to University Studies Science below PROGRAMS • PRE-DENTAL HYGIENE Students will apply to University Studies Science Students will apply to University Studies Science Students will apply to University Studies Science • PRE-DENTISTRY • PRE-MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE • PRE-MEDICINE • PRE-NUTRITION • PRE-PHARMACY • PRE-VETERINARY

SCIENCE • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 VARIETY OF MAJORS • Any two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30 • Any two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30 • Any two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30 • Math 30-1 • Pre-Calculus 30 • Math 30-1

NOTE: Students should be aware that different majors will NOTE: Students should be aware that different majors NOTE: Students should be aware that different majors will require different combinations of Science courses. will require different combinations of Science courses. require different combinations of Science courses.

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

35 TRADES 3-4 year programs

PROGRAM LENGTH MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS SASKATCHEWAN MATURE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF:

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

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

PLUMBER 4 YEARS

STEAMFITTER-PIPEFITTER 4 YEARS

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36 ACADEMIC SUBJECTS ALBERTA: • Aboriginal Studies 30 ONE OF • Biology 30 • Art 30 or Art 31 • Chemistry 30 • Dance 35 • Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 • Drama 30 • Mathematics 31 • Choral Music 30 • Physics 30 • General Music 30 • Science 30 • Instrumental Music 30 • Social Studies 30-1 • A 30-level language • 5 credits in Advanced-level CTS Computer Science (CSE)

SASKATCHEWAN: • Biology 30 ONE OF • Calculus 30 • Arts Education 30 • Chemistry 30 • Visual Arts 30 • Computer Science 30 • Dance 30 • Earth Science 30 • Drama 30 • Geography 30 • Band 30 • Geology 30 • Choral Music 30 • History 30 • Music 30 • Pre-Calculus Mathematics 30 • Francais Fransaskois A30 • Foundations of Mathematics 30 or B30 • Native Studies 30 • French 30 • Physics 30 • Social Studies 30 Alison Pfeifer • A 30-level language Student Recruiter [email protected] OTHER PROVINCES: 403.529.3823 If you are from outside of Alberta or Saskatchewan, please view Follow us on Facebook @MHCFutureStudents other provincial high school equivalencies for various subjects by going to www.mhc.ab.ca/admission/apply and clicking on Provincial Equivalents.

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