Message from the President Promoting learner success Congratulations on your decision to pursue a As Lethbridge College prepares to post-secondary education and thank you for celebrate its 50th anniversary, our considering Lethbridge College. JVTTP[TLU[[VOLSWPUNPUKP]PK\HSZÄUK and develop great careers has never been The importance of gaining the knowledge and Z[YVUNLY0[»ZHJVTTP[TLU[YLÅLJ[LK skills that a college can provide has never in the College’s mission and values been more relevant to individual success than statements. it is right now. It takes personal dedication to plan for your future. At Lethbridge College, The College provides high quality, we share in that dedication. Our goal is to innovative programs and services provide you with the kind of enhanced learning enabling learners to achieve their L_WLYPLUJL[OH[ILULÄ[Z`V\PU[OLºYLHS»^VYSK educational and career goals. It’s something we’ve been doing since Helping students succeed has been our ^OLU^LÄYZ[VWLULKV\YKVVYZHZ objective for 50 years. In fact, if your studies at Lethbridge Junior College. Dr. Tracy Edwards Lethbridge College begin in September 2007, Lethbridge College President & CEO you will be joining us for the 50th anniversary We focus on our mission by combining VMV\YÄYZ[HJHKLTPJ`LHY0U:LW[LTILY JSHZZLZILNHUPU[OLIHZLTLU[VMHSVJHS career training with strong off-campus high school. Now thousands of students come to our beautiful campus each year. partnerships. The College has an excellent reputation for aligning itself with You can rest assured that the combination of our rich heritage and our vision for the industry, the community and government. future will provide you with a solid return on your investment. We also think you’ll enjoy Programs have industry-based advisory your experience along the way. College isn’t all work. It’s also an opportunity to expand committees and regular curriculum your personal horizons, discover new friendships, take advantage of recreational reviews, ensuring you receive the most activities, and have a lot of fun along the way. relevant instruction possible. I invite you to contact us today to learn more about any of our programs and services. The College offers training in more We look forward to welcoming you to the College community and celebrating your than 50 diverse career areas, offering successes. credentials of achievement, one- `LHYJLY[PÄJH[L[^V`LHYKPWSVTH apprenticeship, pre-employment training and applied degree programs. Many courses offer options for alternative delivery like online and short-term Where is Lethbridge? courses. Lethbridge is located in the southern part of the Canadian province of Alberta. Three major highways link the city to British Columbia, Saskatchewan, the U.S. and the rest of Lethbridge College is a well-respected Alberta. post-secondary institution with a long history of service in southern Alberta. It As the service hub for southern Alberta’s agricultural communities, Lethbridge is a vibrant has grown rapidly over the years in terms city that provides many of the advantages of small-town life. of learners, employees and facilities. This growth has been driven by successful The city offers a variety of opportunities for recreation, including cycling, inline skating, business plans and dedicated people. ZVJJLYNVSMOPRPUNJHUVLPUNHUK^PUKZ\YÄUNQ\Z[[VUHTLHML^:RPPUNPU[OL9VJR` Mountains is only a couple of hours away. Ultimately, the College demonstrates its commitment by offering current and Lethbridge boasts a number of great shopping centres with many outlets often found only relevant programs, using instructional in much larger centres. technology creatively, and employing ÅL_PISLKLSP]LY`Z`Z[LTZ[VOLSW`V\ Being home to both Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge is another unique achieve your goals. aspect of the city. It means that Lethbridge’s population of approximately 77,000 includes more than 15,000 post-secondary students. 1 Table of Contents Introduction President's Welcome...................................................................................................................................................................1 Promoting Learner Success.......................................................................................................................................................1 Where is Lethbridge? ..................................................................................................................................................................1 Academic Schedule ....................................................................................................................................................................3 Lethbridge College Directory .....................................................................................................................................................4 Getting Started at Lethbridge College Program List ................................................................................................................................................................................5 Application Procedures ...........................................................................................................................................................6-7 Registration..................................................................................................................................................................................7 Financing Your Education........................................................................................................................................................8-9 Fees and Financial Information..................................................................................................................................................9 2007-08 Fees..............................................................................................................................................................................10 Additional Fees ..........................................................................................................................................................................11 Refunds Withdrawals and Drops .............................................................................................................................................12 Services For Learners Lethbridge College Services ...............................................................................................................................................14-17 Services for Aboriginal Learners .............................................................................................................................................18 Services for International Learners .........................................................................................................................................19 Scholarships and Awards .........................................................................................................................................................20 Career Programs Programs.............................................................................................................................................................................23-104 Programs Under Development...............................................................................................................................................105 Apprenticeship Training...................................................................................................................................................106-109 Course Descriptions ........................................................................................................................................................111-189 Alternative Delivery eCampusAlberta......................................................................................................................................................................193 Distributed Learning ......................................................................................................................................................194 - 195 Chinook Regional Transitions for Youth................................................................................................................................196 Important Forms Living in Residence .................................................................................................................................................................198 Application Form for Residence .....................................................................................................................................199-200 Application Form for Admission ....................................................................................................................................201-202 Policies .............................................................................................................................................................................203-211 Index ..................................................................................................................................................................................212-213 2 (JHKLTPJ:JOLK\SL www.lethbridgecollege.ab.ca SUMMER 1 - 07S1 (July to August 2007 ) July 2 Mon. College closed (Canada Day) July 3 Tues. Summer term begins July 5 Thurs. Add/Drop ends July 11 Wed. Extended Drop ends July 31 Tues. Last day to