2021 2022 Keyano college credit calendar KEYANO COLLEGE 2021-2022 CREDIT CALENDAR DISCLAIMER AND IMPORTANT NOTICE Keyano College makes every effort to ensure accuracy in all The College will not be held responsible for any loss, College publications. However, if there is inconsistency with damage or other expense in relation to any changes to the information as published and that which resides in information contained within this calendar. official College policy, the official College policy will prevail. Keyano College reserves the right to make changes Students are responsible for informing themselves on to the information provided within this calendar without matters related to admission, program and graduation prior notice. requirements and other academic matters including policies, regulations, and procedures. Students are also responsible The Keyano College Credit Calendar provides information for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of their for Ministry-approved program offerings. Ministry- registration and are strongly encouraged to consult with and approved Credentials are noted for each individual program to seek advice on academic and program planning matters and specialization on their associated program page. The from Program Chairs and Student Advisors. programs of study listed in this calendar are available for the intake year which the calendar applies. The College reserves By the act of applying to a program and/or registering into the right to change the content or structure of a program of courses, each student agrees to be bound by the policies and study, and all reasonable attempts will be made to notify procedures of the College. active program students. The College also reserves the right to update course content, pre-requisites, and co-requisites without prior notice. In addition, not every course listed in the calendar will be offered every year. The College reserves the right to implement new policies, regulations and procedures which may not be available at the time of publication. KEYANO COLLEGE 3 CREDIT CALENDAR INTRODUCTION WELCOME TO KEYANO COLLEGE! LOCATION Based in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Keyano is the home of Two campuses are located in Fort McMurray, Alberta: the higher education throughout the Regional Municipality of Clearwater campus (the main campus) and the Suncor Wood Buffalo. Opening its doors in 1965 as an Alberta Energy Industrial Campus. A third campus is in Fort Vocational Centre, and later taking the name Keyano, the Chipewyan, approximately 280 kilometers north of Fort institution transformed into the area’s first, and only, McMurray. Two regional learning centres are in the rural Community College. hamlets of Fort McKay, and Gregoire Lake. The word Keyano comes from the Cree language and loosely SCHOOL COLOURS translates as ‘sharing’ which stays true to the College’s Blue and White. mission of providing local access to education. Since officially becoming a college in 1978, Keyano has grown to MASCOT become a modern series of buildings on three campuses, and King, a grey and white Husky dog. four learning centres, serving thousands of students ATHLETICS annually. Keyano College is a member of the Alberta Colleges Keyano College offers certificates and diplomas, university Athletic Conference (ACAC). The Keyano College Huskies transfers, apprenticeships, academic upgrading and, through men’s and women’s teams compete in a variety of sports on collaboration with other post-secondary institutions, degree the provincial level, including volleyball, soccer, basketball, completion options. Keyano’s comprehensive program and futsal. offerings include arts, science, business, education, A BIT ABOUT THE AREA environmental science, power engineering, health, The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) engineering technologies, human services, humanities, stretches over the northeast corner of Alberta, bordering trades, transportation, heavy equipment operations and Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories while covering industrial training. The College provides relevant, practical, 63,637 square kilometers. There are 10 communities within flexible, and affordable workforce development including the RMWB, the largest of which is Fort McMurray. continuing education and customized corporate training. Regionally, the population is around 88,000. Fort McMurray As a Comprehensive Community Institution responsible for is approximately 450 kilometers northeast of Edmonton, regional stewardship, Keyano College collaborates with Alberta. post-secondary educational institutions, community adult The region is known worldwide for being the home of the oil learning providers, business, industry, school districts, sands, while the energy industry is the major employer in the Aboriginal communities, and other organizations to ensure area, directly and indirectly. access to a broad spectrum of learning opportunities. Fort McMurray offers many recreational activities Keyano’s faculty and staff are engaged in professional connected to its beautiful natural environment. The development, scholarly activity and applied research for the community is surrounded by boreal forest and the purpose of enhancing expertise and increasing knowledge Athabasca, Clearwater, House, Hangingstone and Horse that will facilitate a high-quality learning experience through Rivers. There is an extensive 130-kilometer trail system for improved programs and services. running, walking, and biking in the summer, and cross- The college continues to be a major hub of the community country skiing in the winter. through the Keyano Theatre & Arts Centre, the Syncrude Attractions in the area include the Keyano Theatre & Arts Sport & Wellness Centre, the Keyano College Library, as Centre, Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre, the Oil Sands well as through the College’s involvement in various Discovery Centre, MacDonald Island Park, Heritage Park, community projects. Marine Park Museum, the Oil Sands Lookout Point, and just MISSION STATEMENT south of Fort McMurray, Gregoire Lake Provincial Park. Keyano College is a comprehensive college of choice that is Seasonal temperatures range anywhere from about 0 to -40 committed to excellence in teaching and learning, industry degrees Celsius in the winter, to 12 to 32 degrees Celsius in training and applied research through the delivery of relevant the summer. and sustainable programs and services that maximize opportunities for our students, staff, and stakeholders, and, that enable Keyano to engage in community leadership. KEYANO COLLEGE 4 CREDIT CALENDAR CONTENTS CALENDAR PRODUCTION Keyano College extends its gratitude to all the dedicated individuals who contributed time and effort towards this Calendar. ……………………………………………………………… Production Manager: Candice Crossley ……………………………………………………………… College Directory 6 SCHOOL OF UNIVERSITY STUDIES, CAREER Academic Schedule 8 PROGRAMS & ACADEMIC UPGRADING Application Procedures 10 Aboriginal Entrepreneurship 94 International Students 12 Academic Foundations 95 English Language Proficiency 14 Art and Design 96 Fees 19 Bachelor of Education* 97 Domestic 22 Bachelor of Business Administration* 101 International 25 Business Administration 102 Academic Regulations 28 Business Administration Accounting 103 Transferability 30 Business Administration Esports Management 107 Examinations 32 Business Administration Management 109 Grades 35 Business Aviation 111 Student & Academic Policies 38 College Preparation 113 Financial Aid 48 Connecting to College and Careers 115 Student Awards 49 English for Academic Purposes 116 Students’ Association 50 Environmental Technology 117 Student and College Resources 51 Fitness Leadership & Movement Aboriginal Education & Regional Stewardship 58 Human Resource Management 119 Language Instruction for Newcomers 120 SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION Office Administration 121 Community-Based Environmental Monitoring 60 Open Studies 123 Preparation for Academic and Career Education 124 SCHOOL OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES University Studies 125 Advanced Care Paramedic 61 Arts 129 Bachelor of Science in Nursing* 63 Commerce 130 Early Learning and Child Care 66 Science 131 Educational Assistant 69 Engineering 132 Health Care Aide 71 Social Work 134 Practical Nurse 73 Primary Care Paramedic 76 Course Descriptions 135 Social Work 77 Faculty & Staff 209 Glossary of Terms 214 SCHOOL OF TRADES & HEAVY INDUSTRIAL Apprenticeship 79 *Collaborative degree Heavy Equipment Technician 85 Power Engineering: 4th Class CML 86 Power Engineering: 3rd Class CML 87 Power Engineering: 4th Class Co-op 88 Power Engineering: 3rd Class Co-op 89 Pre- Employment Programs 90 Process Operations: Co-op 93 KEYANO COLLEGE 5 CREDIT CALENDAR COLLEGE DIRECTORY/ADMINISTRATION AREA CODE 780 SWITCHBOARD STUDENT’S ASSOCIATION OF KEYANO Clearwater Campus ................................................ 791-4800 COLLEGE Fort Chipewyan Campus ....................................... 697-3767 Used Bookstore ..................................................... 791-8978 Suncor Energy Industrial Campus ......................... 799-8600 Students’ Association Office ................................. 791-4950 King’s Lounge ....................................................... 715-3923 REGIONAL LEARNING CENTRES Fort McKay............................................................ 828-4433 Gregoire Lake ........................................................ 334-2559 SERVICES Aboriginal Student Centre ..................................... 791-4856 Accessibility Services ...........................................