2020-21 Calendar - Web PDF
2020-21 Calendar - Web PDF
2020-21 Calendar - Web PDF
Now is your time. Time to take action to Welcome students, both new and old to Medicine Hat College. The
achieve your goals or discover new things Students’ Association of Medicine Hat College (SAMHC) is here
that interest you. for your benefit. We are your student government and we work for
you. The SAMHC is the voice of the student body on campus, in
Deciding to attend Medicine Hat College is the community, as well as at the provincial level.
a great first step. Whether you’re looking to
prepare for a specific career path or build a The SAMHC provides multiple services for students to take advan-
solid foundation for further education, we’re tage of, including our SAMHC app, to record your class schedule,
here to help. track homework assignments and exam schedules, and generally
just to act as a very handy guide for all things Student related.
Choose from a diverse array of programs that cover business and We also provide assistance with academic appeals, peer support,
commerce; humanities; health and human services; visual and schedule numerous events throughout the year and maintain a
performing arts; science and technology; apprenticeship and student food bank for when or if the need arises. As well, if you
pre-employment trades; foundational learning and academic have some spare time, and the inclination, we have a number of
upgrading; and non-credit, lifelong learning and continuing volunteer opportunities, and would always appreciate the help.
education courses.
In addition to providing these important services, we are the voice
Medicine Hat College is collaborative in nature meaning you’ll of the student body on many different boards and committees
encounter many opportunities to complete degrees right here, or on campus including the Board of Governors, General Academic
transfer your education to other institutions. Our partnerships – on Council, Human Rights Committee, and many more. This is your
campus and in our communities - also give you access to best chance to have your voice heard; come in to discuss any of
resources and experiences to enhance your learning. Work your questions or concerns.
integrated opportunities, entrepreneur development, and
innovation projects are all ways to add depth and value to your The SAMHC also sponsors a number of activities throughout
education at MHC. the year. The Den is a multipurpose space were you can study,
relieve some stress with a game of ping pong or pool or just hang
Our student experience is unique, just like you. In our classrooms, out with friends. Follow SAMHC on Facebook or Instagram to keep
you’ll find dedicated faculty that are invested in you as a person up to date on the many entertainment events offered throughout
and as a student. Outside of class, you’ll connect with staff and the year.
services to support your success.
The SAMHC believes that the key to maximizing your experi-
Medicine Hat College is about developing relationships, encourag- ence at Medicine Hat College is to get involved. Take part in the
ing growth and building community. Take time to meet new people activities and events the SAMHC puts on, volunteer and/or join
and explore new interests. Learn about other cultures or join a a student club, or run for a Student Representative position and
club. Try out for a Rattlers Athletics team or cheer them on from come and work with us. In particular, helping the SAMHC through
the stands. We encourage you to enjoy the moment, have some volunteer work will allow for the further development of activities
fun, and get the most from your college experience. and events and will provide you with some great résumé-building
experiences. The SAMHC can only continue and grow with the
At the end of this academic journey are satisfied Medicine Hat help of students like you. Look us up at: www.samhc.ca.
College graduates. Feedback from a recent graduate survey
indicated the overall quality of educational experiences (98%), the
quality of teaching (98%), and the relevance of courses (96%).
Overall, 92% of the respondents considered their program to be
worth the financial cost.
Kevin Shufflebotham
President and CEO
Official Medicine Hat College policies are published online at www.mhc.ab.ca/policiesandprocedures. If there is an inconsistency or conflict between the
policies published in the Medicine Hat College calendar and those published on the college website, the policies published on the college website will prevail.
Questions regarding college policies may be directed to policyanalyst@mhc.ab.ca.
By the act of registration with the Medicine Hat College, each student shall be deemed to have agreed to be bound by the regulations and policies of the
College and of the program in which that student is enrolled as well as any relevant policies and regulations. Students are responsible for familiarizing them-
selves with the general information, rules and regulations contained in the Calendar, and with the specific information, rules and regulations of the program
they are registered or enrolled or seek registration or enrolment, as well as the specific requirements of each applied degree, diploma, or certificate sought.
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the courses chosen are appropriate to the program and graduation requirements.
Students should note that not every course listed in the Calendar is offered every year.
The Medicine Hat College has the responsibility and reserves the right to make changes in the information contained in the Calendar and will provide as
much notice as administratively possible in effecting such change.
August 2020
August 3....................................................................................................................................................................Heritage Day (College Closed)
August 4............................................................................................................................................................Fall Semester Residence Fees Due
August 19................................................................................................................................................................... College Day (College Closed)
September 2020
September 1 ...................................................................................................................................................................... New Student Orientation
September 2 ............................................................................................................................................................................Credit Classes Begin
September 7 ............................................................................................................................................................... Labour Day (College Closed)
September 9.........................................................................................................................................................................................Add Deadline
September 16 .....................................................................................................................................................................................Drop Deadline
September 16 ................................................................................Transfer Credit and Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition Fall Deadline
September 22 ..................................................................................................................... Last day to opt-out of Student Health and Dental Plan
September 22 .................................................................................................................Last day to pay tuition and fees for Fall semester classes
October 2020
October 12 ........................................................................................................................................................ Thanksgiving Day (College Closed)
November 2020
November 11 ..................................................................................................................................................Remembrance Day (College Closed)
November 12 & 13 .............................................................................................................................................Student Study Break (No Classes)
November 19 ..................................................................................................................................................... Withdraw with “W” Grade Deadline
December 2020
December 1 ................................................................................................................................................. Winter Semester Residence Fees Due
December 8 .....................................................................................................................................................................Last day of Credit Classes
December 10-19 ...............................................................................................................................................................Exams for Credit Classes
December 24-31 ................................................................................................................................................. Christmas Break (College Closed)
January 2021
January 1 ............................................................................................................................................................. New Year’s Day (College Closed)
January 4 .............................................................................................................................................................................................College Open
January 5 ............................................................................................................................................................................All Credit Classes Begin
January 13 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................Add Deadline
January 19 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................Drop Deadline
January 19 ....................................................................................... Transfer Credit and Prior Learning Assessment Recognition Winter Deadline
January 26 ............................................................................... Last day to opt-out of Student Health and Dental Plan (January Registrants Only)
January 26 ................................................................................................................. Last day to pay tuition and fees for Winter semester classes
February 2021
February 15 .................................................................................................................................................... Alberta Family Day (College Closed)
February 16-19 ...................................................................................................................................................Student Study Break (No Classes)
March 2021
March 24 ........................................................................................................................................................... Withdraw with “W” Grade Deadline
April 2021
April 2 ........................................................................................................................................................................Good Friday (College Closed)
April 5 ....................................................................................................................................................................Easter Monday (College Closed)
April 14............................................................................................................................................................................Last Day of Credit Classes
April 16-27 ........................................................................................................................................................................Exams for Credit Classes
May 2020
May 3.........................................................................................................................................Credit Classes Begin for Spring Session A and A/B
May 4 ..................................................................................................................................................................Add Deadline for Spring Session A
May 4................................................................................................................................................ 2021/2022 Credit Classes Registration begins
May 5 ................................................................................................................................................................ Drop Deadline for Spring Session A
May 6 ..............................................................................................................................................................Add Deadline for Spring Session A/B
May 7............................................................................................................................ Last day to pay tuition and fees for Spring Session A & A/B
May 10 ...........................................................................................................................................................Drop Deadline for Spring Session A/B
May 24 ....................................................................................................................................................................... Victoria Day (College Closed)
May 25..................................................................................................................................Withdraw with “W” Grade Deadline - Spring Session A
May 31 ...................................................................................................................................................... Credit Courses end for Spring Session A
Some program start and end dates may vary from general College start/end dates. Please refer to program sites on the web for specific
information for start and end dates for classes and practica.
August 2021
August 2 ...................................................................................................................................................................Heritage Day (College Closed)
August 3 ....................................................................................................................................................................Fall Semester Residence Due
August 18................................................................................................................................................................... College Day (College Closed)
September 2021
September 1 ...................................................................................................................................................................... New Student Orientation
September 2.............................................................................................................................................................................Credit Classes Begin
September 6 ............................................................................................................................................................... Labour Day (College Closed)
September 9 ........................................................................................................................................................................................Add Deadline
September 16 .....................................................................................................................................................................................Drop Deadline
September 16 ................................................................................Transfer Credit and Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition Fall Deadline
September 22 ..................................................................................................................... Last day to opt-out of Student Health and Dental Plan
September 22 .............................................................................................................Last to day to pay tuition and fees for Fall semester classes
October 2021
October 11 ........................................................................................................................................................ Thanksgiving Day (College Closed)
November 2021
November 10.......................................................................................................................................................Student Study Break (No Classes)
November 11...................................................................................................................................................Remembrance Day (College Closed)
November 12 .....................................................................................................................................................Student Study Break (No Classes)
November 19 ..................................................................................................................................................... Withdraw with “W” Grade Deadline
December 2021
December 1.................................................................................................................................................. Winter Semester Residence Fees Due
December 8 ....................................................................................................................................................................Last Day of Credit Classes
December 10-21................................................................................................................................................................Exams for Credit Classes
December 24-31 ................................................................................................................................................. Christmas Break (College Closed)
January 2022
January 1 ............................................................................................................................................................. New Year’s Day (College Closed)
January 3.................................................................................................................................................. College Closed in lieu of New Year’s Day
January 4 .............................................................................................................................................................................................College Open
January 5 ............................................................................................................................................................................All Credit Classes Begin
January 12 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................Add Deadline
January 19 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................Drop Deadline
January 19 ....................................................................................... Transfer Credit and Prior Learning Assessment Recognition Winter Deadline
January 26 ............................................................................... Last day to opt-out of Student Health and Dental Plan (January Registrants Only)
January 26 ................................................................................................................. Last day to pay tuition and fees for Winter semester classes
February 2022
February 21 .................................................................................................................................................... Alberta Family Day (College Closed)
February 22-25 ...................................................................................................................................................Student Study Break (No Classes)
March 2022
March 24 ........................................................................................................................................................... Withdraw with “W” Grade Deadline
April 2022
April 12............................................................................................................................................................................Last Day of Credit Classes
April 15.......................................................................................................................................................................Good Friday (College Closed)
April 18...................................................................................................................................................................Easter Monday (College Closed)
April 19-28 ........................................................................................................................................................................Exams for Credit Classes
May 2022
May 2 .............................................................................................................................Credit Classes Begin for Spring Session A and Spring A/B
May 3....................................................................................................................................................2022/2023 Credit Class Registration Begins
May 3 ..................................................................................................................................................................Add Deadline for Spring Session A
May 4 ................................................................................................................................................................ Drop Deadline for Spring Session A
May 5 .............................................................................................................................................................Add Deadline for Spring Session A/B
May 6.........................................................................................................................Last day to pay tuition and fees for Spring A & A/B semesters
May 9 .............................................................................................................................................................Drop Deadline for Spring Session A/B
May 23........................................................................................................................................................................ Victoria Day (College Closed)
May 25 ..............................................................................................................................Withdraw with “W” Grade Deadline for Spring Session A
May 31....................................................................................................................................................... Credit Classes End for Spring Session A
Some program start and end dates may vary from general College start/end dates. Please refer to program sites on the web for specific
information for start and end dates for classes and practica.
Semester Exchange
Through an exchange agreement with a partner university or
college, each institution allows selected full-time Canadian
students in good academic standing to enroll at a partner institu-
tion for one or two semesters.
International Student deadlines are as follows (Note: International Alternative Admission Pathways
applicants are suggested to apply well in advance of the deadline
depending on their country of origin in anticipation of wait times Conditional Admission Plan
with the student visa process): Applying to a conditional admission plan (CAP) provides an
opportunity for students to receive conditional admission to select
• Fall Term - June 15 programs while completing subject or English language proficiently
• Winter Term - November 1 requirements (see specific program admission requirements). It
allows students to enroll in one or more courses in the program
English Language training students may apply at any time and into which they are conditionally admitted. Students will be
should consult with the program. supported by the Academic Advisor.
Admissions Schedule for Winter Intakes in Programs In order to be considered, students must fully complete Medicine
Some programs offer winter intakes and include the following Hat College’s Application for Admission and may be required to
programs: write an academic or language assessment. Applications will be
reviewed to determine suitability and eligibility for the program.
• Health Care Aide
• Business Administration (limited seats) Once accepted into CAP, students must satisfy all of the following
• College Preparation conditions in order to advance into their program of conditional
• General Studies admission:
• University Transfer • comply with the conditional letter of acceptance and fulfill any
additional requirements for full acceptance
• have a plan of study outlining the conditions of the individual
Admission Routes Conditional Admission Plan approved and signed by the coordi-
nator of the program to which they are conditionally admitted
Applicants are considered for the most appropriate of three • continually demonstrate potential and motivation to succeed in
admission routes, according to their qualifications. Students do not the chosen Medicine Hat College program
need to disclose what route they wish to be considered for. • attend scheduled meetings with a CAP Advisor, once condition-
ally admitted into the program through CAP
High School Route • successfully complete all required academic prerequisites
High school applicants have secondary (high school) credentials including the MAST 100 (Master Student) course or equivalent,
only with little or no post-secondary study. Students must consult and at least one program specific course
the program(s) of interest to determine which specific high school
subjects are required for admission to specific program(s). If an All requirements must be met within one year of the start date of
applicant is missing the required subjects, they may qualify for study within the CAP. Students in CAP who need to meet the
other programs at Medicine Hat College or a transition program. College’s English Language Proficiency requirement may be
Please contact Academic Advising at 403.529.3819 and/or allowed additional time to complete this requirement, provided they
Admissions at 403.529.3827 for additional information. are progressing satisfactorily in their language studies; however, in
this case they will be required to submit an updated Application for
Admission to their chosen Medicine Hat College program.
• ELA 30-1
• ELA 30-1
• Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or a 30-level
Arts • One 30-level academic subject
second language
(including Journalism,
• Two 30-level academic subjects
Social Work) Note: Some majors at some universities require Math 30-1 or equivalent
• One Grade 12 5-credit subject (excluding
(i.e. U of C Social Science)
Special Projects)
• ELA 30-1
• Math 30-1
Commerce/ • ELA 30-1
• Two 30-level academic subjects
Management • Math 30-1
• One Grade 12 5-credit subject (excluding
Special Projects)
• ELA 30-1 • ELA 30-1
• Three 30-level academic subjects • Pre-requisite courses required, e.g. Chem 30 required for
• One 5-credit or two 3-credit subjects at the university level Chemistry
Education 30-level (Special Projects 30 excluded)
Note: Although not required for admission, it is strongly Note: Although not required for admission, it is strongly suggested that
suggested that students entering Education possess students entering Education possess MATH 30-1 or MATH 30-2.
MATH 30-1 or MATH 30-2.
• ELA 30-1
• Mature students require the same courses as the High
• Chemistry 30
Engineering School route. Students who have previous Post-Sec-
• Math 30-1
ondary work may not be eligible and should consult an
• Math 31
Academic Advisor prior to application.
• Physics 30
• ELA 30-1
• Three 30-level academic subjects • ELA 30-1
Fine Arts
• One Grade 12 5-credit subject (excluding • One 30-level academic subject
Special Projects)
• ELA 30-1
• Biology 30 • ELA 30-1
• Chemistry 30 • Biology 30
• Math 30-1 • Chemistry 30
Kinesiology • One Grade 12 5-credit subject (excluding • Math 30-1
Special Projects). Physics 30 recommended
Note: Students should be aware that some universities require Note: Students should be aware that some universities require Physics 30
Physics 30
If you are accepted to a university transfer program, please be aware that admission requirements differ
from one university to another. You are responsible for making sure that you meet the high school admission
requirements for the transfer university by checking the university calendar and contacting the Academic Advisors
at the transfer university.
Built Environment
High school diploma with: CAP available for
Engineering • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
• ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 this program. See
Technology (BEET)/ • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
• Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 page 18 for further
Computer Aided • Physics 20
• Physics 20 information
Drafting and Design
Education Assistant
High school diploma with:
• 50% in ELA 30-1 or • ELA 30-1 (50%) or
DISTRIBUTED ELA 30-2 (65%)
65% in ELA 30-2
LEARNING
• 60 % in ELA 30-1 or
• 60 % in ELA 30-1 or 70%
70% in ELA 30-2
in ELA 30-2
• 60% in Math 20-1, or
• 60% in Math 20-1, or 70%
Practical Nurse 70 % in Math 20-2
in Math 20-2
• 60% in Biology 30 or
• 60% in Biology 30 or Bow
Bow Valley College
Valley College ANAT 1101
ANAT 1101
• If you have
• This route is applicable previously attended
if you do not meet the a recognized college
minimum requirements or university, you may
for admission but be accepted on the
• ELA 30-1 (minimum 60%) possess other post- basis of your college
secondary and/or work
• Three grade 12 5-credit or university level
Social Work experiences that create
courses coursework.
potential for success in
the program. • You must have a
• You must have minimum of 60%
ELA 30-1 (or equivalent) in ELA 30-1 (or
or a university level equivalent) or a
English course. university level
English course.
• Completion of the
• Students should be 18
academic assessment
years of age and no
Upgrading for students who have
longer be attending a
been out of school for
secondary institution
more than two years.
Previous post-
Overall average of at least 60% secondary coursework
and a minimum mark of 50% in: may be considered for
• ELA 30-1
Bachelor of Applied • ELA 30-1 admission. Successful
• Biology 30
Health Science • Biology 30 completion of a PCP/
• Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
• Paramedic • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 EMT or EMR program
• Grade 12 five-credit subject. may qualify you for
(CHEM 30 is recommended) consideration under this
admission route.
Overall average of 65% and no Overall average of 65% If you have previous
grade lower than 50% in: and no grade lower than post-secondary education
• ELA 30-1 50% in: you should meet with the
Bachelor of Nursing • Biology 30 • ELA 30-1 MHC Nursing Advisor
• Chemistry 30 • Biology 30 for information on how
• Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Chemistry 30 your coursework will
• 30-level 5 credit subject • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 be considered in the
admissions process.
Transfer Route
Program
(Post-Secondary Credentials)
To apply to this program, applicants must meet one of two admission routes.
Route 1
• Graduates of Medicine Hat College’s Business Administration diploma program with a major in
Accounting, Management, Financial Services or Marketing. Equivalent business administration diplomas
from other post-secondary institutions will not be considered.
• Completion of a minimum of twenty (20) required Business Administration courses and approved electives
as specified in the MHC calendar.
Bachelor of Business • Achievement of a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in the diploma.
Administration (BBA)
Mt. Royal University Route 2
• Completion of a twenty (20) approved university transfer courses. 12 specified and 8 electives.
• Achievement of a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
The Bachelor of Business Administration partnership program at MHC is a competitive program so that the
most academically qualified students are accepted first.
Successful applicants register in the third year of the Bachelor of Business Administration program.
Bachelor of Education To be eligible for admissions a student must have successfully completed 60 credits of approved university
Mt. Royal University course work and meet competitive GPA.
Registering For Your Courses In Spring and Summer sessions, you may register in a maximum
of two courses per session, keeping in mind that two courses per
How to Register session is extremely demanding.
After you are accepted and have paid your registration deposit,
you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to register.
Registration begins in late April/early May. Registrations are not Changes in Registration
accepted after the last day to add classes. If you are considering changes in registration (adding &
dropping or withdrawing from a course), ask specific questions
about whether the changes will affect your progress in your
program or affect transferability to receiving institutions (if you are
Registration Status in a university transfer program). You should also note that if
A registered student is one who has been entered into courses, dropping courses or withdrawal results in a semester load of less
has been assessed fees, and has paid fees by the published dead- than 60% of a course load, your eligibility for student financial
line dates. aid may be affected. Please note, as well, that nonattendance at
classes for which you have paid is not accepted as notice of
Full-Time Student dropping or withdrawing from a class.
A full-time student is registered in a minimum of nine credits per
study period. A study period is defined by the standard Medicine
Hat College terms of Fall (September to December), Winter
(January to April). Only three credits are required per month for
Spring (May and June) and Summer (July and August) to be
considered full-time. Credit loads are assigned to the semester in
which they start.
Voluntary Withdrawal from a Course Relevant information may be released to appropriate government
You may withdraw from classes after the Drop deadline and before agencies upon request.
or on the last day for withdrawal, as indicated in the Academic
International students must maintain valid immigration documents
Schedule. The course will appear on your transcript with a “W”
to live and study in Canada. Copies of registration, change of
beside it. The “W” is not calculated in your grade point average.
registration, or withdrawal forms of international students may be
To initiate withdrawal from a course, you will need to complete a forwarded to the relevant Canadian immigration office.
Withdrawal form (available online or from the Registration Desk)
and to bring it to the Registration Desk. Documentation of reasons It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that immigration and
for the withdrawal is not necessary. No refund is given for course legal documents are current and maintained and that any docu-
withdrawals. mentation submitted for immigration purposes meets requirements
as indicated and is accurate and complete. It is also the student’s
Complete Withdrawal from the College responsibility to understand and be compliant with all immigration
If you wish to withdraw from the College, you must initiate the requirements, recognizing that this information is subject to change
process by completing a Withdrawal form (available at the Reg- and that the most accurate, up-to-date information is found on the
istration Desk or on the web site). If your withdrawal is related to Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website:
compassionate reasons such as illness or domestic affliction, you www.cic.gc.ca.
may want to speak with a Medicine Hat College Counsellor. If you
initiate the process after the Drop date, a “W” will be recorded on
your transcript for all courses in which you were registered.
Assessment of transfer credit is completed on an individual basis • Structured Oral Test or Interview: Candidates respond to
and will depend on the accreditation of the sending institution and predetermined questions in order to directly assess specific
whether the course for which transfer is sought fits within the stu- knowledge or skills.
dent’s program requirements. For courses completed in Alberta, • Essay or Project: A written assignment completed according
the Alberta Transfer Guide is the basis for assessment. For to criteria determined by the PLAR assessor. The assessment
courses not housed within the Alberta Transfer Guide, students may require substantial time, energy, and effort on both the
may be required to provide detailed course outlines for evaluation. part of the student and the PLAR Assessor.
Course outlines must be from the year and term in which they
were completed. Any transfer credits awarded are recorded on the • Portfolio: A collection of documents and/or writing samples
student’s Medicine Hat College transcript. assembled to demonstrate that a learner has the appropriate
and experiential learning to earn post-secondary credit.
Transfer Alberta
Students who are transferring to Medicine Hat College and
students who wish to transfer to another institution should refer to
the Alberta Transfer Guide. The Transfer Guide lists all the course
and program transfer agreements in effect between
post-secondary institutions in Alberta, Northwest Territories, and
Nunavut. The Transfer Guide, and other transfer information, is
available online at www.transferalberta.ca or may be downloaded
via the Transfer Alberta Mobile app for Android and Apple devices.
Base tuition and fees are determined by locating a class’s credit value on the chart below. The Students’ Association fee is designated
85% for operating costs and 15% for building fund.
Visa Students
2020/2021
Credits Tuition Athletic & Student Supports Student Total Fees
Recreation Fee Fee Association Fee
1.0 $ 344.30 $ 3.72 $ 2.00 $ 6.80 $ 356.82
1.5 $ 516.45 $ 5.58 $ 3.00 $ 10.20 $ 535.23
2.0 $ 688.60 $ 7.44 $ 4.00 $ 13.60 $ 713.64
2.5 $ 860.75 $ 9.30 $ 5.00 $ 17.00 $ 892.05
3.0 $1,032.90 $11.16 $ 6.00 $ 20.40 $1,170.46
3.5 $1,205.05 $13.02 $ 7.00 $ 23.80 $1,248.87
4.0 $1,377.20 $14.88 $ 8.00 $ 27.20 $1,427.28
4.5 $1,549.35 $16.74 $ 9.00 $ 30.60 $1,605.69
5.0 $1,721.50 $18.60 $10.00 $ 34.00 $1,784.10
5.5 $1,893.65 $20.46 $11.00 $ 37.40 $1,962.51
6.0 $2,065.80 $22.32 $12.00 $ 40.80 $2,140.92
6.5 $2,337.95 $24.18 $13.00 $ 44.20 $2,319.33
7.0 $2,410.10 $26.04 $14.00 $ 47.60 $2,497.74
7.5 $2,582.25 $27.90 $15.00 $ 51.00 $2,676.15
8.0 $2,754.40 $29.76 $16.00 $ 54.40 $2,854.56
8.5 $2,926.55 $31.62 $17.00 $ 57.80 $3,032.97
9.0 $3,098.70 $33.48 $18.00 $ 61.20 $3,211.38
9.5 $3,270.85 $35.34 $19.00 $ 64.60 $3,389.79
10.0 $3,443.00 $37.20 $20.00 $ 68.00 $3,568.20
10.5 $3,615.15 $39.06 $21.00 $ 71.40 $3,746.61
11.0 $3,787.30 $40.92 $22.00 $ 74.80 $3,925.02
11.5 $3,959.45 $42.78 $23.00 $ 78.20 $4,103.43
12.0 $4,131.60 $44.64 $24.00 $ 81.60 $4,281.84
12.5 $4,303.75 $46.50 $25.00 $ 85.00 $4,460.25
13.0 $4,475.90 $48.36 $26.00 $ 88.40 $4,638.66
13.5 $4,648.05 $50.22 $27.00 $ 91.80 $4,817.07
14.0 $4,820.20 $52.08 $28.00 $ 95.20 $4,995.48
14.5 $4,992.35 $53.94 $29.00 $ 98.60 $5,173,89
15.0 $5,164.50 $55.80 $30.00 $102.00 $5,352.30
15.5 $5,336.65 $57.66 $31.00 $105.40 $5,530.71
16.0 $5,508.80 $59.52 $32.00 $108.80 $5,709.12
16.5 $5,680.95 $61.38 $33.00 $112.20 $5,887.53
17.0 $5,853.10 $63.24 $34.00 $115.60 $6,065.94
17.5 $6,025.25 $65.10 $35.00 $119.00 $6,244.35
18.0 $6,197.40 $66.96 $36.00 $122.40 $6,422.76
18.5 $6,369.55 $68.82 $37.00 $125.80 $6,601.17
19.0 $6,541.70 $70.68 $38.00 $129.20 $6,779.58
19.5 $6,713.85 $72.54 $39.00 $132.60 $6,957.99
20.0 $6,886.00 $74.40 $40.00 $136.00 $7,136.40
2020/2021
Credits Tuition Athletic & Student Supports Student Total Fees
Recreation Fee Fee Association
Fee
1.0 $176.89 $3.72 $2.00 $6.80 $189.41
3.0 $530.67 $11.16 $6.00 $20.40 $568.23
Visa Students
2020/2021
Credits Tuition Athletic & Student Supports Student Total Fees
Recreation Fee Fee Association
Fee
1.0 $ 665.99 $3.72 $2.00 $6.80 $ 678.51
3.0 $1,997.97 $11.16 $6.00 $20.40 $2,035.53
Projected Student Fees - Canadian, Permanent Resident & Refugee Status Students
(Excluding Student Association Fees)
Fees per 3-credit course 2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024
Tuition $401.86 $429.99 $460.09
Athletic & Recreation Fee $ 4.09 $ 4.50 $ 4.95
Student Support Fee $ 2.20 $ 2.42 $ 2.66
Total $408.15 $436.91 $467.70
Visa Students
Registration Deposit or First tuition installment Guard.me health insurance is also arranged for students wishing
A non-refundable first tuition installment or deposit is due upon to study abroad and faculty and staff working abroad.
receiving your offer of admission. You should review your letter of
offer carefully and meet the requirements and deadlines to accept Students’ Association Fees
your seat. Deposits and installments are directly applied to first These fees are authorized by student referendum and the Board
semester tuition. of Governors. They are collected by the College on behalf of the
Students’ Association in accordance with the Post
Apprenticeship Fees Secondary Learning Act. Students’ Association Membership Fees
Seats are filled on a first come first served basis. Tuition fees are are assessed on a per credit basis. The fee for the 2020-2021
$105 per week. Books and supplies vary with each trade and cost academic year is $6.80 per credit.
between $450-$750 per training period. A consumable materi-
als fee of $72 per training period applicable to all apprenticeship
students.
When to Pay
Fall/Winter
All tuition and fees are due by the end of working hours on
September 22, 2020 for Fall and January 26, 2021 for Winter.
Spring/Summer
All tuition and fees are due by the end of working hours on
May 7, 2021 for Spring A and A/B and June 8, 2021 for Spring B.
Fee Deferral
If you are encountering difficulty in paying tuition and fees, you
are encouraged to contact Enrolment Services in Student
Services, before the deadlines for payment of tuition and fees, to
discuss options for payment and funding.
If you are being funded by a sponsoring agency (for example,
WCB, an aboriginal funding agency, employer), Medicine Hat
College requires a letter from your funding agency outlining the
costs that they will be covering. This letter must be received by
Refunds
If you completely withdraw after you have registered but before
or on the last day to Drop classes, you will be issued a full refund
of tuition. You will not, however, be refunded your registration
deposit.
If you drop courses anytime after the last day to Drop classes, you
will not be issued a refund.
Outstanding Accounts
Certificate, diploma, and degree parchments are withheld if there
are outstanding fees or other accounts with Medicine Hat College.
In addition, official transcripts will not be released until accounts
have been paid in full. If you present student loan forms to the
Student Financial Aid Office, outstanding fees will be automatically
deducted from the loan.
How to Apply
Our scholarships, awards and bursaries applications are available
through an online process on the Medicine Hat College website.
To find the application, go to www.mhc.ab.ca/scholarships. The
application deadlines are posted on the scholarship information
page for your convenience. When you apply online, your
application automatically enters you for every award you may be
eligible for based on donor criteria.
You are expected to complete final exams and to be available for If you are absent from an examination due to unforeseen reasons,
examinations up to the last day of examinations, as specified in the you must notify the course instructor or the Dean within 48 hours
Academic Schedule. of the missed examination.
1) You receive an assignment, examination, or final grade that you wish to dispute. You must contact
your instructor for clarification within 10 working days of receiving the grade. You are responsible for
monitoring posted final grades.
2) If you are not satisfied with the clarification provided by the instructor, or if you have made verifiable
attempts through the division office to meet with the instructor without success, you may contact the
dean.
3) Put your concerns in writing to the dean responsible for the course within 20 working days of
receiving the assignment or grade. You may ask the Students’ Association to help you with the
appeal process.
4) The dean will meet individually with you and the instructor (and a Students’ Association
representative and a Faculty Association representative, if applicable), to review all relevant graded
work, and documentation, and the pertinent calculations that have contributed to the assigned
grade. The dean will respond to you within five working days of the meeting and indicate whether or
not consensus has been achieved in relation to the grade assignment.
1) Should you feel the matter has not been resolved, you may continue the appeal by submitting the
grade appeal form (available at the Registrar’s Office) within 10 working days of the date of the
dean’s response to you. A fee of $25.00 will be charged. (This fee will be refunded if the appeal is
successful).
2) The Registrar will forward the appeal form and all other written documentation, to the office of the
Vice-President, Academic.
3) The Vice President, Academic or designate will form an Appeal Committee composed of a student
representative from another program recommended by the Students’ Association of MHC, one
faculty member from another division recommended by the Faculty Association of MHC and the Vice
President, Academic or designate, who will have final approval of the nominees from the respective
associations and chair the committee.
4) The Appeal Committee will review the written documentation and hear from all parties concerned
in the matter, including the instructor and the student. The committee shall make a decision within
20 working days from the date the student filed the appeal with the Registrar. The decision of the
committee is final.
Should the instructor deem the offense to warrant a stronger penalty, the matter shall be referred to the dean whereupon the penalty may
result in an F grade for the course or courses, expulsion from the course or courses, expulsion from the program, or expulsion from the
college.
In cases referred to the dean by an instructor or appealed by the student, the process shall be as follows:
1. The instructor shall formally notify the student and the appropriate dean in writing
outlining the details and context of the academic dishonesty. The student appealing
an instructor’s decision must do so in writing within 10 working days of receiving the
grade.
2. The Dean will meet separately with the instructor and the student (and a Students’
Association representative and a Faculty Association representative, if applicable)
to review all work and documents related to the matter;
3. The Dean shall review the matter and recommend an outcome to the Registrar
and the Vice President, Academic. The Registrar shall inform the student of the
outcome.
1. The Vice President, Academic or designate will form an Appeal Committee com-
posed of a student representative from another program recommended by the
Students’ Association of MHC, one faculty member from another division recom-
mended by the Faculty Association of MHC and the Vice-President, Academic
or designate, who will have final approval of the nominees from the respective
associations and chair the committee.
2. The Appeal Committee will review the written documentation and hear from all
parties concerned in the matter, including the instructor and the student. The com-
mittee shall make a decision within 20 working days from the date the student filed
the appeal with the office of the Vice President Academic. The decision of the com-
mittee is final.
The full policy and procedure can be found on Medicine Hat College’s website at www.mhc.ab.ca/aboutmhc/collegeprofile/policiesand-
publications/policiesandprocedures.
Application to Receive Your Parchment Students may use a combination of Alberta Education credit
Congratulations on nearing the end of your program. You must courses and Medicine Hat College high school equivalency
apply to receive your academic credentials by completing a courses to obtain the High School Equivalency Diploma.
Graduation application form.
Possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma does not grant
The graduation application form is online through the Dashboard nor guarantee admission to a post-secondary institution. Students
(accessed through Logins on the Medicine Hat College website). who intend to enter any post-secondary institution must check
the calendar of that institution for the applicable admission
requirements.
Plan to Attend the Convocation Ceremony
If you plan to attend the convocation ceremony, you must also
High School Equivalency Diploma Requirements
complete the gown order portion of the graduation application
1) English 030 or 033 (English 30-1 or 30-2)
form. A gown will not be reserved for you unless you complete
2) One 30-level course from Group A
this step. There is a $25 fee payable at the time of submitting the
3) Three additional courses from Group B that have not already
graduation application.
been used in Group A
Note: If the 030 level course is chosen from Group A, the
020 level course cannot be chosen from Group B. Only two
Graduation Dates 010 level courses can be used from the list below. Science 010
Spring Convocation Deadline to submit cannot be used if any other science course is chosen. Some of
Application Form the courses in Group B are not offered at Medicine Hat College
June 11, 2021 March 15, 2021 but may be used for the courses allowed from outside institutions.
Group A
For more information about Convocation, check the website at • Math 30 or Math 030FN (Math 30-1 or Math 30-2)
www.mhc.ab.ca. • Math 031
• Social Studies 030 or Social Studies 033 (Social Studies
30-1 or Social Studies 30-2)
General Graduation Requirements • Biology 030
• Chemistry 030
Residency Requirements For Certificates, Diplomas and
• Physics 030
Applied Degrees • Science 030
In order to receive a Medicine Hat College certificate or diploma,
you must complete 40 percent of the course content at Medicine Group B
Hat College. • Social Studies 020 or Social Studies 030 or Social
Studies 033 (Social Studies 20-1 or Social Studies 30-1 or
Parchments Social Studies 30-2)
Medicine Hat College offers certificates, diplomas and applied • World Geography 30
degrees. In order to earn a particular parchment from Medicine • Biology 020 or 030
Hat College, you must have successfully completed the specific • Chemistry 020 or 030
courses and program requirements outlined in this calendar. You • Physics 020 or 030
must satisfy all the program requirements to receive a parchment. • One of the following Math courses:
Math 010 or 010FN (Math 10C) or Math 020 or Math 020FN
(Math 20-1 or 20-2) or Math 030 or Math 030FN (Math 30-1
Participation in Convocation or
Students must have completed or be registered in all program
Math 30-2)
requirements and have settled all outstanding accounts with the
• Math 031
College prior to the convocation ceremony to be able to participate
• Computers 010 or MICO 191
in the ceremony. Students who are in progress with final course-
• Science 010
work at the time of the ceremony may be considered for partici-
• Any 30-level language other than English
pation providing they are recommended for participation by the
• Any 20 or 30 level Psychology course or Psychology 205
Divisional Dean, have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.0 in previous
• Sociology 201
semesters, and will generally complete all program requirements
• One course or a combination of courses to total three credits
within four weeks of the convocation ceremony.
in PEAC (Physical Activity) and/or ETOL (Ecotourism and
Outdoor Leadership)
As a student enrolled in a credit program at Medicine Hat College, you should have rights and assume responsibility in accordance with
applicable college policies and procedures, as set out in this section of the Calendar. All of the rights and responsibilities apply to full-time
students and all, except items 8, 9, and 10 apply to part-time students.
1. Right
To have your rights respected by fellow students, faculty, staff, administrators and other persons associated with the College.
Responsibility
To respect the rights of fellow students, faculty, staff, administrators, and other persons associated with the College.
2. Right
To a College environment that complies with institutional and relevant government regulations, policies, and procedures.
Responsibility
To observe College and relevant government regulations, policies, and procedures intended to protect the environment of the College.
3. Right
To participate and to be represented in the affairs of the College through the Medicine Hat College Students’ Association, an
organization dedicated to being responsible and responsive to the student body at large.
Responsibility
To be an active member in good standing of the Students’ Association, and to participate, when feasible, in the democratic processes
of the Association.
4. Right
To have access to current information published in the College Calendar or, when such publication is not timely, posted in Student
Services regarding academic regulations, policies, and procedures, including admission and registration requirements and
procedures, program and graduation requirements, final examination policy and regulations, and transfer arrangements as outlined in
the Alberta Transfer Guide. This information may also be accessed on our website.
Responsibility
To familiarize yourself with current information regarding academic regulations, policies, and procedures, and to follow those
regulations, policies, and procedures to the extent that such regulations, policies, and procedures are printed in the College Calendar
or posted in Student Services.
5. Right
To have appeal and grievance procedures established by the College and printed in the College Calendar or, when such publication is
not timely, posted in Student Services.
Responsibility
To make yourself aware of appeal and grievance procedures.
6. Right
To the confidentiality of transcripts and of the grade assigned for each course, except by express written permission. (The College
reserves the right to confirm or deny questions concerning students’ registration and/or completion of a program. The College reserves
the right to make transcripts available for authorized purposes within the College without student permission for such purposes a
scholarship and financial aid eligibility, program advising).
Responsibility
To respect the confidentiality of the academic records of fellow students.
8. Right
To have access to a place in each required course of the program in which you are registered at least once during the normal length
of the program for full-time students.
Responsibility
To take each required course of the program in which you are registered as soon as a place becomes available after the prerequisites
for those courses have been met.
9. Right
To have the graduation requirements of the program in which you are registered remain unchanged from those in effect when you
first registered in that program, if you do not interrupt your program. If the requirements are changed, students registered in that
program will be given the choice of which curriculum to follow, if possible, except where the change is dictated by external agencies
or where specific courses required for graduation are no longer available, in which case, the Dean (or designate) may specify
alternatives.
Responsibility
To endeavor to complete the program under the curriculum best suited to your personal circumstances in view of the reasons for the
change.
10. Right
To have the length of the program in which you are registered remain unchanged from the length of the program when you first
registered in that program. If the length of a program is changed, students registered in that program and who have not interrupted
their program, will be, if possible, given the choice of which curriculum to follow except in cases where the length of the program is
dictated by external agencies.
Responsibility
To endeavor to complete the program under the curriculum best suited to your personal circumstances in view of the reasons for the
change.
11. Right
To have the opportunity to complete, within its normal duration, the program in which you are registered as a full-time student if and
when that program is discontinued by the College.
Responsibility
To select alternative solutions if enrollment or funding factors limit completion opportunities.
12. Right
To be given a written outline at the beginning of the courses in which you are registered, stating the objectives of the course, the
evaluation system to be used, the requirements regarding class attendance and punctuality, the format and due dates of major
assignments, as well as penalties if they are to be employed. In the event that circumstances beyond the control of the instructor
compel substantial changes to course content and/or classroom procedures, rules, and regulations, you will be given written notice
of such changes.
Responsibility
To make yourself aware of and follow the requirements of the written course outline even when you are absent from a particular class.
13. Right
To the availability of course instructors for assistance and consultation outside of scheduled class periods, at mutually agreeable
times.
Responsibility
To monitor your own academic progress and to seek help to resolve academic or career choice difficulties. In the case of academic
difficulties, you shall first discuss such matters with your course instructor before enlisting other advice and assistance. In the case of
program concerns, you should consult first with the Coordinator and/or Dean.
Responsibility
To arrive on time for your classes and to remain for the duration of those classes, except in exceptional circumstances. To attend
classes regularly and to obtain handouts and notes when absence is necessary.
15. Right
To be notified, whenever possible of class cancellations in advance of the class meeting.
Responsibility
To accept exceptional circumstances and to be prepared to spend the time on other useful endeavors.
16. Right
To the assurance that various sections of the same course have common course-specific objectives and comparable requirements
and evaluation standards, and to have these described in the course outline.
Responsibility
To respect the faculty member’s rights to determine the course content, instructional methodology, and evaluation procedures within
the guidelines set for the course.
17. Right
To have access to a review with the instructor of in-course tests, examinations, and course assignments within 10 working days of
return of the grade and to have supervised access to final examinations, in the divisional office and without benefit of a review with
the instructor or other College employee, within 15 working days of the release of final grades by Student Services.
Responsibility
To request a review or access to test, examinations, or course assignments, if you wish such review or access, within the time period
appropriate to the grade (i.e., in-course or final).
18. Right
To have your views taken into consideration in College-sponsored evaluations of instruction and student-oriented services, and to be
assured that your individual contributions will be kept confidential.
Responsibility
To participate in such evaluations when requested.
19. Right
To have graded work returned in a timely manner throughout the semester and specifically, to have an indication of your level of
performance in a course prior to the last day to voluntarily withdraw from courses.
Responsibility
To submit work in a timely fashion, in accordance with deadlines in the course outline; to know the add, drop and withdrawal dates
posted in the calendar; to seek feedback from the instructor and from various academic resources as strategies to improve perfor-
mance; to make informed choices about your course registrations in response to feedback about your performance.
Graduation Requirements
Diploma
You must complete all program requirements for first and second
years with an overall GPA of 2.0 and no grade less than C in the
HLSC courses.
Transfer
Excellent transfer opportunities have been developed with:
Athabasca University
The Addictions Counselling diploma transfers to Athabasca
University’s Bachelor of Professional Arts (Human Services)
degree.
Lethbridge College
Graduates with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher along with the
completion of additional bridge coursework are eligible for block
transfer credit into the third year of the Bachelor of Applied Arts in
Justice Studies program. Students should contact an Academic
Advisor for more information.
University of Calgary
Graduates of the Addictions Counselling Diploma are eligible to
apply to the two-year post-diploma Bachelor of Community Reha-
bilitation (BCR) program. Students should contact an Academic
Advisor for more information.
University of Lethbridge
Students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 are eligible to transfer into
the University of Lethbridge’s Post-Diploma Bachelor of Health
Sciences-Addictions Counselling program.
Graduates of the program are also eligible for membership with Winter
The Addiction Professionals Association of Alberta (APAA) and the HLSC 220 Introduction to Counselling
Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW). HLSC 230 Physiology and Processes of Addictions
PSYC 351 Developmental Psychology
SLWK 101 Social Work Theories and Practice
Career Opportunities SOCI 201 Introductory Sociology
Graduates of the Addictions Counselling/Social Work Dual
Diplomas Program will be prepared to work in a broad range of Spring
public and private health, social, addictions, and welfare agencies, ENGL 2xx Junior English
educational institutions, and the criminal justice system. Students
will be prepared to work with individuals, families, groups and Second Year
communities. Fall
ANTH 213 Contemporary Aboriginal Issues
HLSC 320 Counselling II (Individuals and Groups)
Admission Requirements HLSC 340 Assessment of Addictions
HLSC 365 Health Education and Promotion
High School
• ELA 30-1 (minimum 60%)
• Biology 30 or Chemistry 30 Winter
• Two 30-level academic subjects PSYC 357 Human Development
• One grade 12 5-credit subject (excluding Special Projects) SLWK 211 Social Work with Mental Illness, Trauma
and Addictions
Mature Student One of:
Limited number of seats are available for mature students who SOCI 203 Current Social Issues
do not meet high school subject requirements but have personal SOCI 325 Deviant Group Behaviours
or professional experience with Addictions. A letter should be
submitted to admissions@mhc.ab.ca. It is recommended mature
students meet with an Academic Advisor or the program coordina-
tor prior to submitting an application via this route.
Winter
SLWK 209 Social Work with Communities Graduation Requirements
SLWK 213 Practicum II
In addition to the courses required for graduation your progress
in the program will be reviewed each semester by the program
Practicum/Internship faculty. Should you be found to be in academic difficulty or should
your professional suitability be of concern, you may be referred for
You are selected for practicum on the basis of academic remedial assistance or, in extreme cases, asked to withdraw from
performance, professional suitability, fitness and conduct, and the program.
availability of practicum sites.
You must achieve a minimum of a C grade in all courses in order
Individuals with a history of addictions or dependency should note to be eligible to graduate.
that placement agencies may require you to have a minimum two
year alcohol and other drug free lifestyle prior to acceptance in an The Code of Ethics of the ACSW and the professional competen-
internship placement. cies of the CACCF will be used as a measure of professional
behaviour and suitability.
In order to ensure the protection of clients, you are required to
provide up-to-date Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record
Check and Police Information Check, at your expense, to your
Transfer
practicum supervisor prior to entry into practicum placements. You
The Addictions Counselling diploma and Social Work diploma
are obligated to inform the Program Coordinators immediately of
transfer separately to universities in Alberta and British Columbia.
any change in the status of either of these reports.
Please consult with a MHC Academic Advisor regarding the trans-
Should the program coordinator judge, in consultation with the fer structures for these programs.
program faculty, that there is evidence that you are professionally
unsuitable or at risk to clients, the coordinator may prohibit you Lethbridge College
from attending or completing a practicum. Graduates with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher along with the
completion of additional bridge coursework are eligible for block
transfer credit into the third year of the Bachelor of Applied Arts in
Continuation Requirements Justice Studies program.
You must achieve a minimum of a “C” grade in all required University of Regina
courses. Graduates are eligible to receive up to 60 credits towards the
Bachelor of Social Work program. Students should contact an
As a student in the Addictions Counselling/Social Work Academic Advisor at the University of Regina for further
Dual Diplomas program you are expected to exercise information.
responsible conduct that reflects favorably on you as a
developing professional, the program, and Medicine Hat College.
Failure to do so could result in your dismissal from the program.
If you have been absent from the program for one calendar year
and are returning to complete a course, you will be required to
successfully complete a comprehensive evaluation. Depending
on the outcomes of the evaluation you may be required to
successfully complete remediation in preparation to enter the
practicum.
Continuation Requirements
Program Requirements Generally, prerequisite grades must be “C-” or higher;
however, some classes require a higher grade. Check course
First Year (Administrative Office descriptions for individual courses. In Administrative Office
Professional Certificate) Professional courses and Administrative Office Management
Fall courses, you must have a minimum of a “C” grade as a
APRO 108 Keyboarding/Desktop Publishing I prerequisite for the next level.
APRO 120 Effective Speaking for the Office
APRO 125 Office Communications I
APRO 131 Office Applications I
APRO 140 Bookkeeping I
APRO 180+ Work Experience I
Winter
APRO 109 Keyboarding/Desktop Publishing II
APRO 133 Office Applications II
APRO 145 Bookkeeping II
APRO 155 Office Communications II
APRO 167 Office Relations
Graduation Requirements
To successfully complete the Administrative Office Management
Diploma, you must:
• Successfully complete the Administrative Office Professional
certificate plus the 10 second year courses as outlined
• Attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Obtain no more than one D or D+ grade in the second
year of the diploma
• Obtain a minimum of “C” in OMGT 235 and OMGT 237
Transfer
Athabasca University
Student may be eligible to receive 30 credits from the Adminis-
trative Office Management Diploma into Athabasca University’s
Bachelor of Professional Arts (Communication Studies) Degree
program. Students should consult with an AU Advisor for further
information.
Graduation Requirements
To successfully complete this program you must:
• Complete 12 specific Administrative Office Professional
courses (10 academic courses plus two work experience
courses)
• Achieve keyboarding skill at a minimum of 45 wpm with 97%
accuracy
• Attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
Program Requirements
First Year
Fall
AGEC 120 Agroecology I
BIOL 254 Plant Taxonomy
BIOL 255 Ecology
CADD 172 Sustainability and Systems Thinking
SOSC 213 Soil Resources
Apprenticeship is an education and training system that teaches If you think you have related work experience and/or training which
trade knowledge and skills through on-the-job training and formal could be credited toward your apprenticeship, discuss it with your
instruction. About 80% of the instruction is done on-the-job employer and request credit on the application form.
training, provided by an employer, where the apprentice is
Once your application for apprenticeship is approved and your
supervised by a journeyman. The remaining 20% of the training
school transcripts or entrance exam marks are recorded, final
involves formal instruction, provided by various post-secondary
approval is given and contracts are drawn up.
institutions.
Out of province students must contact a provincial Apprenticeship
Specific trade Information can be found at: Office.
• Automotive Service Technician page 87
• Carpenter page 97 What is RAP?
• Electrician page 115 The Registered Apprenticeship Program is a modified apprentice-
• Heavy Equipment Technician page 128 ship program that permits a high school student to become an
• Plumber page 145 apprentice. A RAP apprentice accumulates hours of on-the-job
• Steamfitter/Pipefitter page 163 training as credit towards his/her apprenticeship program and
• Welder page 165 credit toward a high school diploma.
* Please note the 1st year of technical training for Plumber,
Gasfitter, Steamfitter/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Systems Installer is a
common curriculum. Please contact AIT (Apprenticeship &
Industry Training) for more information.
GROUP 2
• English 30-2 • English 20-2
Automotive Service Technician • Math 30-3 • Math 20-3
Electrician • Physics 30 OR Chemistry 30 OR Science 30 • Science 10
Gasfitter (1st year only) • Related Career and Technology Studies OR
Heavy Equipment Technician courses • Entrance Exam
Plumber
Sprinkler Systems Installer (1st
year only)
Steamfitter-Pipefitter
Admission Requirements
High School Route
ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 or C or better in MHC English 30 or place-
ment in post-secondary (diploma or university transfer) English as
determined by the MHC Academic Assessment Test.
THIRD YEAR This program may also be completed on a part-time basis. You must devise
Academic Term VI a recommended plan of study with the assistance of an Academic Advisor.
Fall
ARDE 396 Applied Art and Design I
Art Studio Elective Work Terms
Art Studio Elective The BAA (AD) program requires the completion of two, 3 to 4
Art Studio Elective month Work Terms (ARDE 395 and ARDE 495). These Work
One of Terms can only be completed after Academic Term IV and at least
MGMT 270 Entrepreneurship one of the two Work Terms must be completed prior to the last
MKTG 171 Marketing academic semester (Academic Term VI). These requirements may
MKTG 355 Creating Brand Intelligence be adjusted in exceptional circumstances, with the permission of
*University of Lethbridge Dual Admission Students must take an the Dean.
Approved Elective, please consult an Academic Advisor for a list of
approved classes. The two applied degree Work Term courses are paid work se-
mesters designed to extend the learning process into the work
Academic Term VII environment. Medicine Hat College will make every effort to
Winter place students; however, work opportunities may fluctuate with a
ARDE 496 Applied Art and Design II changing labour market. Moreover, you should be aware that work
ARDE 498 Special Projects and Exhibition I placement opportunities in Medicine Hat are limited and that you
ARDE 499 Special Projects and Exhibition II may have to relocate to complete your work term semesters (work
Art Studio Elective terms can be completed anywhere in Canada or even abroad).
Art Studio Elective You should be prepared to cover your expenses for placement and
should also be prepared to receive trainee or entry-level compen-
Academic Term VIII sation at your place of employment.
Spring/Summer - Applied Degree Route
ARDE 495 Applied Art and Design – Work Term II You register for two Work Term semesters in addition to your aca-
demic requirements. Each Work Term is equivalent to 15 credits.
Art Studio Elective Course List
Visual Arts Studio
ARDE 341 Drawing III
Graduation Requirements
ARDR 343 Drawing IV To successfully complete the Bachelor of Applied Arts (Art and
ARFA 304 Sculpture I Design) degree you must:
ARFA 305 3D Design I • Attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 throughout the program
ARFA 351 Painting I • Achieve passing grades in both Work Terms
ARFA 353 Painting II • Obtain no more than one D or D+ grade in the program
ARFA 357 Illustration I • Obtain no D or D+ grades in any core and Art and Design
ARFA 372 Relief Printmaking I courses (ARDE 331, ARDE 333, ARDE 396, ARDE 496, ARDE
ARFA 377 Serigraphy I 498 and ARDE 499). Should you receive a D or D+ grade in any
ARFA 378 Serigraphy II such core design or Visual Communications course, you will only
ARFA 379 Intaglio I have one opportunity (excluding “W” grade attempts) to repeat that
ARFA 380 Intaglio II course and raise its grade
ARFA 407 3D Design II • Please note that only one “W” grade is allowed for each of the re-
ARFA 408 Sculpture II quired core art and design courses (ARDE 331, ARDE 333, ARDE
ARFA 490 Directed Study 396, ARDE 496, ARDE 498 and ARDE 499)
ARPH 335 Photography I
ARPH 337 Photography II
ARDE 315 Typography II
Electronic & Related
AREL 329 Design for Web I
AREL 338 Interactive Media I
AREL 365 Video I
AREL 429 Design for Web II
AREL 438 Interactive Media II
Griffith University
Graduates with a diploma in Visual Communications are eligible to receive advance standing toward a Bachelor of Design or a Bachelor
of Digital Media degree at Griffith University in Australia.
For more information, contact a Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor.
If you are interested in learning about people, society, cultures and the arts then a degree in one of the many areas of arts might be the
right path for you. Our program is designed to prepare you to transfer to another institution after you have completed a maximum of 20
courses at Medicine Hat College. The remaining years of your Bachelor of Arts may be in a range of disciplines such as psychology,
sociology, economics, history or English.
A Bachelor of Arts can be used as a pathway into professional, graduate, or after degree programs such as Law, Rehabilitation Medicine
or Education. Students intending to pursue professional programs can complete pre-professional requirements within the University
Transfer Arts program. Students wishing to pursue a professional program are encouraged to seek the advice of an Academic Advisor
prior to selecting their courses, as program requirements change yearly and vary by institution.
Career Opportunities
Advertising Government and Civil Service Recreation
Administration Industrial Relations Research
Banking and Finance Languages and Linguistics Social Services
Counselling Management Urban Planning
Consulting Public Relations
Enforcement and Corrections Publications and Printing
Admission Requirements
Refer to Admissions Chart on page 20
The University Transfer program at Medicine Hat College provides students with a foundation to be successful in university degrees. The
program is possible with the College’s participation in Campus Alberta. Admission to all university programs in Alberta is competitive and
students are responsible for understanding admission and program requirements.
Program requirements change yearly and vary by institution. Students pursuing an undergraduate degree as a learning pathway to a
professional program should consult with a Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor and a representative from the institution they wish to
attend. University Transfer students need to ensure they meet both the minimum requirements and competitive requirements for
admission.
Course Selection
To facilitate the transfer of courses from Medicine Hat College, University Transfer students are encouraged to choose a university and
program of study they wish to pursue. With this information, students can consult with their Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor for
appropriate program planning.
Bachelor of Arts students at the University of Alberta are required to complete a major subject of concentration in addition to the Common
Requirements.
MHC CALENDAR 2020/2021 81
Arts (B.A.)
University Transfer
Students interested in graduate studies (Master’s Degree/ PhD) also have the opportunity to work towards a Bachelor of Arts (Honors)
degree. Please consult the University of Alberta Academic Calendar for program options and requirements.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Alberta Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Alberta Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Bachelor of Arts Students through Athabasca University are required to complete a major subject of concentration in addition to the Arts
and Science requirements.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the Athabasca University Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or an Athabasca University Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
The Bachelor of General Studies degree is a multidisciplinary program, which allows students to explore a variety of different subjects
and interests to meet career and educational goals. Unlike other degrees offered by Athabasca University, the Bachelor of General
Studies does not have a residency requirement, which means students may take the entire program through Medicine Hat College or
through other educational institutions.
The Bachelor of General Studies degree requires the completion of 90 credits and is comparable to a three-year program. This degree
allows students the freedom to develop their own intellectual and academic interests. This does not mean that course selection should be
casual. Students are expected to ensure their vocational or personal needs are well defined. All courses transferred to this degree must
be university-level credit as determined by Athabasca University faculty. Students are strongly encouraged to register in ENGL 255 early
in their program. The English writing skills requirement is waived for students enrolling in the second undergraduate degree. Students
complete the program regulations in effect at the time of their enrolment.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the Athabasca University Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or an Athabasca University Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Bachelor of Arts Students at the University of Calgary are required to complete the major-field requirements and any associated other
requirements for the major field, in addition to the breadth requirements.
Students interested in graduate studies (Masters Degree/ PhD) also have the opportunity to work towards a Bachelor of Arts Honours
degree. Please consult the University of Calgary Academic Calendar for program options and requirements.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Calgary Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Calgary Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Bachelor of Arts students at the University of Lethbridge are required to complete a major program in addition to the Liberal Education
List Requirements. The Liberal Education List Requirements consists of four courses from each of the following lists: List I (Fine Arts &
Humanities), list II (Social Sciences), and list III (Sciences).
Students interested in graduate studies (Master’s Degree/ PhD) also have the opportunity to complete an undergraduate thesis course.
Please consult the University of Lethbridge Academic Calendar for program options and requirements.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Lethbridge Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Lethbridge Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply
these requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students
may access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Students interested in graduate studies (Master’s Degree/ PhD) also have the opportunity to work towards a Bachelor of Arts - Honours
degree. Please consult the MacEwan University Academic Calendar for program options and requirements.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the MacEwan University Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a MacEwan University Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Bachelor of Arts students at Mount Royal University must complete a major field of study in addition to the General Education Require-
ment (GNED). The GNED requirement consists of 12 GNED courses, chosen from four different thematic clusters - Numeracy & Scien-
tific Literacy, Values, Beliefs & Identity, Community & Society, and Communication.
Students interested in graduate studies (Master’s Degree/ PhD) also have the opportunity to work towards a Bachelor of Arts - Honors
stream. Please consult the Mount Royal University Academic Calendar for program options and requirements.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the Mount Royal University Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a Mount Royal University Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply
these requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students
may access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Bachelor of Arts students at the University of Regina are required to complete one or two majors as well as core requirements designed
to achieve breadth.
Students interested in graduate studies (Master’s Degree/ PhD) also have the opportunity to work towards a Bachelor of Arts Honours
program. Please consult the University of Regina Academic Calendar for program options and requirements.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Regina Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Regina Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Bachelor of Arts students at the University of Saskatchewan are required to complete a single major or interdisciplinary program as well
as distribution requirements.
Students interested in graduate studies (Master’s Degree/ PhD) also have the opportunity to work towards a Bachelor of Arts Honours
program. Please consult the University of Saskatchewan Academic Calendar for program options and requirements.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Saskatchewan Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course
selection. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Saskatchewan Academic Advisor can help students interpret and
apply these requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning.
Students may access the University of Saskatchewan Transfer Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Lee Eiserman, Coordinator To be successful in the trade, automotive service technicians need:
Phone: 403.504.3577 • good hearing, eyesight, and manual dexterity
E-mail: leiserman@mhc.ab.ca • mechanical aptitude and interest
• the ability to use proper lifting techniques for items up to
25 kilograms
Medicine Hat College offers eight apprenticeship programs • the ability to keep up to date with changing technology;
leading to journeyman status and solid careers in the skilled • a working knowledge of electricity, electronics, and
trades. The following trade information is drawn from computers
www.tradesecrets.alberta.ca. For more information about the
apprenticeship program see page 76. The above information was copied from the tradesecrets website.
For complete information on being an Automotive Service
Technician check the website at tradesecrets.alberta.ca.
The term of apprenticeship for an automotive service technician
is 4 years (four 12-month periods) including a minimum of 1500
hours of on-the-job training and 8 weeks of technical training each
year.
Working Conditions
Most automotive service technicians generally work a 40-hour,
five-day week. The work is sometimes noisy and dirty.
There is some risk of injury involved in working with power tools
and near exhaust gases.
Students should be aware that flight training costs through Super T Winter
Aviation are not included in the costs of the Aviation Management AMET 200 Advanced Meteorology
Certificate. Students should contact Super T Aviation for additional COMM 252 Advanced Business Communications
information on costs and structure of the flight training offered. GEOG 332 Map and Air Photo Interpretation
MICO 191 Introduction to Microcomputers
Academic Advising
Phone: 403.529.3819
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Business Administration program at Medicine Hat
Rick Robinson, Coordinator College has specific course requirements based on the courses
Phone: 403.529.3950 and major completed during a student’s previous study and on the
E-mail: rrobinson@mhc.ab.ca specific degree requirements. The total BBA – General Manage-
ment Major requirements (over four years) include 40 courses
Mount Royal University and Medicine Hat College offer a degree made up of sixteen (16) required core business courses, ten (10)
completion program that enables graduates of Medicine Hat Col- major courses, ten (10) general education courses, and four (4)
lege’s Business Administration Diploma and University Transfer electives.
(UT) Commerce program to complete Mount Royal’s Bachelor of
Business Administration (BBA) – General Management Major. All degree courses must be completed at MHC and recognition will
not be given to equivalent courses taken at other post-secondary
Students in this program are able to continue their management institutions.
studies at the degree level while staying at Medicine Hat College
and (after successful completion of the specific program require- Bachelor of Business Administration –
ments) receive their parchment from Mount Royal University.
General Management Major
Admission to the BBA occurs after a student meets one of the
two approved admission routes (see admission requirements). The Bachelor of Business Administration program requirements
Application forms and fees are submitted to Medicine Hat College. vary for each student. Students must see an Academic Advisor
Upon completion of the program, students are required to submit a to create their individualized program plan for Year 3 and Year 4.
graduation application to Mount Royal University. Failure to follow the individual student program outlined will result
in not meeting graduation requirements.
Note for students completing the collaborative Bachelor of Busi-
ness Administration Degree program: initiating appeals related to Core Business Course Requirements
non-academic misconduct matters, academic matters, and course- Over the total program of study of diploma courses and degree
related issues, are governed exclusively by Medicine Hat College. courses, students are required to complete sixteen (16) core
Students may therefore not access or utilize the appeal business courses to achieve the BBA – General Management
procedures of Mount Royal University. Major. The core courses are as follows:
Management Options
The degree has ten (10) available general management electives.
Please see an Academic Advisor for course selection.
Electives
Students may choose their electives from the lists of management
options and general education courses. This list is subject to
change at any time. Courses may have prerequisites. All
students are responsible to ensure that they have the appropriate
prerequisites before enrolling in their course. MHC’s student
advisor for the MRU BBA maintains current lists of courses in
these categories suitable for the BBA.
Academic Advising
Phone: 403.529.3819
Admission Requirements
Peter Kelly, Coordinator High School Route
Phone: 403.502.8479 High school diploma with:
E-Mail: pkelly@mhc.ab.ca • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
• Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
The Diploma in Built Environment Engineering Technology • Physics 20
program at Medicine Hat College is a multi-disciplinary program fo-
cusing on the core disciplines of the built environment; mechanical Mature Route
engineering technology, civil engineering technology and building • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
design technology. This program focusses on the fundamental • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
theories and concepts in these core disciplines while learning and • Physics 20
applying current technology so that graduates are prepared to
enter a professional career as an engineering technician. Conditional Admission Plan
For students that do not possess all of the admission require-
Our approach to understanding and modelling the built environ- ments, the Conditional Admission Plan (CAP) may provide con-
ment makes the Built Environment Engineering Technology ditional acceptance to this program, provided space is available.
program unique in Canada. Sustainability concepts are introduced CAP is an individualized program to meet these needs. See page
early and are then embedded into the Built Environment Engineer- 18 for further details.
ing Technology program curriculum, recognizing that our built
environment, as with its counterpart the natural environment, is a
complex ecosystem. The program has been designed to develop Program Requirements
critical thinking and problem solving skills to effectively apply
technical and theoretical knowledge for a successful career as an First Year
engineering technician. The Built Environment Engineering Tech- Fall
nology program takes a sustainable approach to product design CADD 101 Drafting I
and manufacturing; civil planning and infrastructure; and building CADD 121 CADD Applications I
design and construction and provides understanding of current CADD 172 Sustainability & Systems Thinking I
industry practices. CADD 173 Construction Methods
CADD 174 CADD Labs
In addition to developing standard engineering and architectural MATH 150 Technical Math
technical drawings, graduates will be able to use a variety of digital
design applications; create three-dimensional objects; use 3D data Winter
capture technologies; create presentation graphics and anima- CADD 102 Drafting II
tions; and use multimedia and immersive presentations to help CADD 122 CADD Applications II
industry promote their ideas and products. CADD 132 Mechanical Design I - Applied Physics
CADD 151 Technical Communications
CADD 161 Civil Design I - Civil Design Fundamentals
Career Opportunities CADD 182 Building Design I – Building Systems
Graduation Requirements
To successfully complete this program students must:
• Attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
• Complete the program with no failures or incompletes in
the required courses
Transfer
Degree & Post Diploma Programs
Athabasca University
Graduates of the Built Environment Engineering Technology
(BEET) Diploma at Medicine Hat College are eligible for admission
into the Bachelor of Professional Arts - Communications Major
and are eligible to transfer 60 credits into this program. Students
should consult with an AU Advisor for further information.
NAIT
Graduates with a 2.7 GPA may be admitted and receive 60 credits
into NAIT’s Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management
(BTech Mgmt) program. Students should contact NAIT for further
information.
The Business Administration Diploma program offers students the Graduates with a Marketing Major are prepared to find work as
comprehensive training and education required to build interesting a(n):
and rewarding careers in business and industry. • Promotions Coordinator
• Public Relations Assistant
Many of the courses completed in the Business Administration • Event Marketing Representative
program may be used for credit towards a variety of professional • Events Coordinator
designations and university programs. Students interested in • Merchandiser/Buyer
these possibilities, please consult with the Business Administration • Fundraiser for Not-For-Profit Agencies
Academic Advisor. • Researcher for Marketing Organizations
• Marketing Research Analyst
The Business Administration program offers the following majors:
• Accounting
• Financial Services Admission Requirements
• Hospitality & Tourism *Pending Government Approval**
• Marketing High School Route
• Management • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
• Administrative Office Professional • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
• Two Grade 12 5-credit subjects with 50% or better
All students will be admitted into a common first year. Students
will declare a major prior to entering second year classes. Mature Student Route
Students who enter the program in January can expect to take a • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
minimum of 2.5 years to complete the program, depending on their • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
major selection.
Conditional Admission Plan (CAP)
Students that do not possess all of the admission requirements,
Career Opportunities the Conditional Admission Plan (CAP) may provide conditional
acceptance to this program, provided space is available. CAP is
Graduates with an Accounting Major are prepared to find work
individualized to meet your needs. See page 18 for further details.
as a(n):
• Accounting Technician
• Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable Clerk Program Requirements
• CPA Trainee
• Bookkeeper First Year
Graduates with a Financial Services Major are prepared to find Fall
work as a(n): ACCT 111 Introductory Accounting I
• Financial Advisor COMM 140 Communication in the Workplace
• Credit Officer MGMT 161 Management Theory
• Customer Service Representative MGMT 193 Business Problems Software Applications
• Loans Officer MGMT 263 Organizational Behaviour
• Accounts Manager Trainee
• Personal Financial Services Officer Winter
ACCT 113 Introductory Accounting II
Graduates with a Hospitality & Tourism Major are prepared to COMM 252 Advanced Business Communications
find work as a(n): ECON 201* Principles of Microeconomics
• Hotel and Resort Manager MGMT 243 Human Resources Management
• Food and Beverage Manager MKTG 171 Marketing
• Destination Marketer
• Event Planner *ECON 201 and ECON 203 may be taken in any order
• Small Business Entrepreneur
Graduates with a Management Major are prepared to find work
as a(n):
• Management Trainee in Financial Institutions, Retail,
Wholesale or the Hospitality Industries
• Project Coordinator
• Shipping and Logistics Clerk
One of:
ACCT 276 Advanced Computerized Accounting
Continuation Requirements
COMM 250 Oral Communications Prerequisite grades must be “C-” or higher. For the Administrative
ENTR 211 Introduction to Entrepreneurship Office Professional courses, students must have a minimum of a
MGMT 285 Business Statistics II “C” grade (2.0) as a prerequisite for the next level.
Royal Roads
Graduates of the Business Administration diploma majoring in
Accounting, Financial Services, Management, or Marketing are eli-
gible to enter into the third year of the Bachelor of Business Admin-
istration in Business and Sustainability program or the Bachelor
of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management program. Students
must present a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and meet all other
admission criteria. Students should contact an Academic Advisor
for further information.
University of Lethbridge
Graduates of the Business Administration Diploma are eligible to
apply into the post-diploma Bachelor of Management program at
the U of L, subject to qualifying restrictions. Please contact an
MHC Academic Advisor or contact the U of L for further information
Medicine Hat College offers eight apprenticeship programs leading To be successful in the trade, carpenters need:
to journeyman status and solid careers in the skilled trades. The • the ability to stand, crouch and kneel for long periods of time
following trade information is drawn from • manual dexterity
www.tradesecrets.alberta.ca. For more information about the • balance for working on scaffolding
apprenticeship program see page 76. • the ability to use proper lifting techniques
• the ability to solve arithmetic problems quickly and accurately
The term of apprenticeship for a carpenter is 4 years (four • the ability to get along well with others on a work team
12-month periods) including a minimum of 1560 hours of
on-the-job training and 8 weeks of technical training each year. The above information was copied from the tradesecrets website.
For complete information on being a Carpenter check the website
Carpenters construct, erect and repair buildings and other at www.tradesecrets.alberta.ca.
structures made of wood, wood substitutes, steel, and other
materials.
Working Conditions
Carpenters may work alone, in teams or with helpers. Working
conditions vary from one job to another. On some jobs carpenters
work primarily indoors, are permanently employed and work a
regular 40-hour week. On other jobs, they work primarily outdoors,
are subject to seasonal unemployment, and routinely work
overtime in peak periods.
There is some risk of injury from slips and falls, falling objects, and
sharp hand and power tools.
The Child and Youth Care Counsellor diploma is a comprehensive Transfer Route
two-year program that prepares students to work with vulnerable • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
children, youth, and families. These children and youth may have • Eight courses from an accredited post-secondary
suffered physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, neglect, failure, institution with a minimum of a “C” grade
family breakdown, and may have behavioral and/or learning
difficulties. Conditional Admission Plan (CAP)
If you do not possess all of the admission requirements, the
Preparation for a career in Child and Youth Care Counselling Conditional Admission Plan (CAP) may provide conditional
demands a commitment to learning the essential components of acceptance to this program, provided space is available. CAP is
developing healthy, caring relationships. The dynamics of abuse individualized to meet your needs. See page 18 for further details.
and neglect and the treatment of those issues are explored
through courses in professionalism, children and the law,
psychology, treatment methods, counselling skills and caring
Pre Program Requirements
Along with the academic requirements, students must also meet
for at-risk youth. Education in group process, family dynamics,
and ethics is also offered to enhance personal development and ALL of the following non-academic requirements::
growth.
Upon acceptance, and prior to the first day of practicum, students
are asked to submit:
Students will spend considerable time in lab and field placement
• CPR and First Aid Certificates
settings as well as in the classroom.
• Police Information Check (You are obligated to inform the
The Child and Youth Care Counsellor Program (CYCC) has Program Coordinator immediately of any change in the status
identified five (5) program wide learning outcomes to prepare of your criminal record.)
students for personal and professional success: Professional • Intervention Record Check
Practice, Communication, Self, Theoretical Knowledge, and
Assessment and Intervention. In the CYCC curriculum, students
will gain knowledge, skills, and competency related to these Program Requirements
outcomes.
First Year
Fall
Career Opportunities CYCC 111* The Profession of Child and Youth Care
Junior ENGL
Child and Youth Care Counsellor graduates are in demand across
IDST 100 Introductory Communications for Helping
Canada. The scope of potential employment opportunities open
Professionals
includes group homes; residential treatment centres; institu-
KNES 281 Introduction to Movement Activities of
tional settings; young offender settings; school liaison work; child
Children and Youth
development assistant (school setting); outreach/street programs;
PSYC 205 Principles of Psychology
mental health centres; family and community based programs;
therapeutic foster care; and, day treatment programs.
Winter
CYCC 120 Practicum I
CYCC 122 Working with Vulnerable Children, Youth
and Families
CYCC 125 Fundamental Skills in Counselling
Junior ENGL
MICO 191 Introduction to Microcomputers
PSYC 351 Developmental Psychology
Second Year Students that have been absent from the program for one calendar
Fall year and are returning to complete a course, students will be
CYCC 230* Practicum II required to successfully complete a comprehensive evaluation.
CYCC 233 Legal and Cultural Issues Regarding Depending on the outcomes of the evaluation students may be
Children and Youth required to successfully complete remediation in preparation to
CYCC 235 Group Facilitation enter the practicum.
CYCC 237 Youth Care Practice with Families
PSYC 357 Human Development
Graduation Requirements
Winter
CYCC 232 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Issues All courses outlined in the calendar must be completed with an
CYCC 240 Practicum III overall GPA of 2.0 or higher.
CYCC 245 Assessment and Intervention
PSYC 385 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
Transfer
*All Child and Youth Care Counsellor students are expected to participate in a 1 1/2 day
retreat. Athabasca University
Graduates of the Child and Youth Care Counsellor Diploma are
eligible to transfer into Athabasca University’s Bachelor of Profes-
Practicum sional Arts (Human Services) degree. Students should consult with
an AU Advisor for further information.
The program has a major practicum component. During the first
year, students will observe different agencies while gaining infor- MacEwan University
mation about many others. This experience assists in determining Graduates may be eligible to apply to the third year of the Bachelor
a successful placement in the second year. As part of an integra- of Child and Youth Care program. Students must present a
tion of practice and theory, students are in practicum placements minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on the 4.0 scale.
two days (15 hours) per week for the entire second year of the
program. Students will apply for practicum placements and through
Thompson Rivers University
an interview process must show a high level of commitment and
Graduates are eligible to receive advanced credit toward the
professional suitability to the agency. Students may be placed
Bachelor of Health Science or the Bachelor of General Studies
outside of Medicine Hat for the second year practicum.
program. Students should contact an Academic Advisor at TRU
As stated in the Child & Youth Care Association of Alberta’s Code for further information.
of Ethics, it is the professional responsibility of members to main-
tain their personal, physical and emotional well-being. Students University of Calgary
are expected to meet the physical demands of meeting clients in Graduates are eligible to apply to the two-year post-diploma Bach-
their own life space, and to always maintain healthy, professional elor of Community Rehabilitation (BCR) program. Students should
boundaries. Should the program coordinator judge, in consultation contact an Academic Advisor for further information.
with faculty, that there is evidence that students are professionally
University of Victoria
unsuitable or a risk to clients, the coordinator may prohibit you
Graduates are eligible to apply to the School of Child and Youth
from attending or completing a practicum.
Care for completion of the Bachelor in Child and Youth Care
program. Students should contact an Academic Advisor for further
information.
Continuation Requirements
Vancouver Island University
In order to be considered a continuing student of record in the Graduates of the Child and Youth Care Counsellor program are
Child and Youth Care Counsellor Program, students must: eligible to apply to the Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care
• maintain a minimum of a C grade in all Child and Youth Care program. Students should contact an Academic Advisor for further
Counsellor (CYCC) courses information.
• maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all
courses required to complete the program
• complete all prerequisite courses before moving on to the International Transfer Opportunities
next core CYCC courses
Griffith University, Australia
Students that are no longer students of record in the CYCC Graduates of the Child and Youth Care Counsellor program are
program may apply for readmission to the program. Students may eligible to receive advanced standing toward the Bachelor of
repeat courses only at the discretion and with the permission of the Human Services degree. Students should contact an Academic
Child and Youth Care Counsellor Program Coordinator. Advisor for further information.
Success in business rests on a strong foundation of basic business concepts in areas such as accounting, financial services, marketing,
human resources, and more. If you are planning to pursue a degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or Management, MHC offers
degree completion in collaboration with Mount Royal University, as well as several university transfer options.
A Bachelor of Commerce, Management or Business Administration can be used as a pathway into professional, master’s, or after degree
programs such as Law, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP).
Career Opportunities
Accountant Economic Development Officer Human Resources Professional
Advertising and Account Executive Financial Analyst Marketing Manager
Banking and Investing Manager General Manager
Admission Requirements
Refer to Admissions Chart on page 20
The University Transfer program at Medicine Hat College provides students with a foundation to be successful in university degrees. The
program is possible with the College’s participation in Campus Alberta. Admission to all university programs in Alberta is competitive and
students are responsible for understanding admission and program requirements.
Program requirements change yearly and vary by institution. Students pursuing an undergraduate degree as a learning pathway to a pro-
fessional program should consult with a Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor and a representative from the institution they wish to at-
tend. University Transfer students need to ensure they meet both the minimum requirements and competitive requirements for admission.
Course Selection
To facilitate the transfer of courses from Medicine Hat College, University Transfer students are encouraged to choose a university and
program they wish to pursue. With this information, students can consult with their Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor for
appropriate program planning.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Alberta Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Alberta Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Post-diploma admission to these degrees are available. For further information, please refer to the Business Administration Diploma
information in the Medicine Hat College calendar on page 93.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the Athabasca University Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or an Athabasca University Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the Athabasca University Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or an Athabasca University Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Admission to the Faculty of Management at the University of Lethbridge is competitive. The admission average for Transfer applicants
presenting six or more transferable courses is calculated on all completed, transferable, post-secondary courses. Applicants present-
ing fewer than six transferable courses must also meet the High School Admission Route requirements. Post-diploma admission to this
degree is available (for all major other than Agriculture Enterprise Management, Computer Science, Economics and Political Science).
For further information, please refer to the Business Administration diploma in the Medicine Hat College calendar on page 93.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Lethbridge Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Lethbridge Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply
these requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students
may access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Mount Royal University and Medicine Hat College offer a degree completion program for Mount Royal’s Bachelor of Business Administra-
tion - General Management Major (BBA) on-site at Medicine Hat College. The Bachelor of Business Administration partnership program
at MHC is a competitive program. Further details on admission to this degree via the University Transfer route please see page 89.
Successful applicants register in the third year of the Bachelor of Business Administration program.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the Medicine Hat College Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these requirements. Students are responsible for
making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may access the Transfer Alberta Search Database
online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Students who have completed four or more post-secondary courses by December 31 and will have completed at least eight postsecond-
ary courses by June 30 for the Fall Semester will be considered as a post-secondary applicant. Admission is competitive.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the Mount Royal University Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a Mount Royal University Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply
these requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students
may access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Transfer
Athabasca University
Graduates may be awarded 30 credits toward the Bachelor of
Professional Arts Communications Studies. For more information
contact a Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor.
The prerequisite for SOCI 225 and SOCI 321 is SOCI 201.
Students who do not obtain a grade of C- or higher in SOCI 201
are not allowed to take SOCI 225 or SOCI 321.
Academic Advising Office required in practicum placements. Should the program coordinator
Phone: 403.529.3819 judge, in consultation with faculty, that there is evidence that you
are professionally unsuitable or a risk to clients, the coordinator
Pamela MacDougall, Coordinator may prohibit you from attending or completing a practicum.
Phone: 403.504.3506
E-Mail: pmacdougall@mhc.ab.ca NOTE: Students may take up to two courses “for interest” without
meeting admission requirements. At this point, however, you must
meet all admission requirements to continue.
The certificate and diploma programs in Early Learning and Child
Care prepare early childhood professionals to work with young
children and families. The program combines theory classes in Program Requirements
development, interpersonal communications, and appropriate
practice with a strong practical base. Knowledge and skills learned First Year (Certificate)
in the program enable you to provide good quality care to young
Fall
children in various settings, as well as enhancing their personal
CHPC 120* Child Development I
development.
CHPC 122 Interpersonal Relations I
CHPC 123 Health, Safety and Nutrition
Career Opportunities ELCC 102 Development through Play I
ELCC 105 Practicum I
Students will be prepared to work as primary staff in settings that ENGL 123 Fundamentals of Writing and Speech
include:
• Pre-schools Winter
• Child Care Centres CHPC 121* Child Development II: An Introduction to
• Family Day Homes Children with Special Needs
• Assistants in Kindergarten programs CHPC 124 Language and Literacy
• Out of school care programs ELCC 101* Introduction to Early Learning and Child Care
ELCC 112 Development through Play II
The one-year certificate program provides an Alberta Level II child ELCC 113 Music and Movement
care certification. The two-year diploma provides an Alberta ELCC 115 Practicum II
Level III child care certification, which is required by all
program directors in Alberta child care centres. The Early
Learning and Child Care diploma is recognized throughout
Second Year (Diploma)
Alberta and across Canada as the qualification to work with Fall
young children. ELCC 201 Fine Arts
ELCC 202 Math and Science
ELCC 203 Interpersonal Relations II
Admission Requirements ELCC 204 Ecology of the Family
ELCC 205 Practicum III
High School Route
High school diploma with: Winter
ELCC 211 Infant and Toddler Care
• 50% in ELA 30-1 or 65% in ELA 30-2
ELCC 212 Professional Practice
Mature Student Route ELCC 213 Inclusive Care and Education
• 50% in ELA 30-1 or 65% in ELA 30-2 ELCC 214 Children in Society
ELCC 215 Practicum IV
Conditional Admission Plan (CAP)
If you do not possess all of the admission requirements, the * Also offered through Distributed Learning
Conditional Admission Plan (CAP) may provide conditional
acceptance to this program, provided space is available. CAP is
individualized to meet your needs. See page 18 for further details. Continuation Requirements
Admission to the second year of the Early Learning and Child Care
Practicum
diploma normally requires students to have successfully completed
Students are selected for practicum on the basis of academic
the Early Learning and Child Care certificate program from
performance, professional suitability, fitness and conduct,
Medicine Hat College or from another accredited Alberta college
volunteer community service, and availability of practicum sites.
with a GPA of not less than 2.3, and with no final course grade
Students should be aware that under the Protection for Persons in of less than C. Students must successfully pass all fall semester
Care Act (January, 1998) they may be required to provide a current courses to proceed with the winter semester.
Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search as well as
an Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record Check to the The successful completion of courses at an accredited institution
practicum placement supervisors prior to starting placements. A outside Alberta that are equivalent to the one year certificate in
current First Aid Certificate and Heath Immunization Record will be Early Learning and Child Care from Medicine Hat College, may
also be considered. Students must have attained a GPA of not less
than 2.3 with no final course grade of less than C.
Lakeland College*
Students who have successfully completed year one of the Early
Learning and Child Care program are eligible for admission
directly in year two of Lakeland College’s Early Learning and
Childcare diploma program.
Lethbridge College*
Students who have successfully completed year one of the Early
Learning and Child Care program are eligible for admission di-
rectly in year two of Lethbridge College’s Early Childhood
Education diploma program.
MacEwan University*
Students who have successfully completed the Early Learning and
Child Care certificate they are eligible for admission into year two
of MacEwan University’s Early Learning and Child Care diploma
program.
Mount Royal University and Medicine Hat College offer a degree completion program that graduates students as an elementary special-
ist with a humanities minor, and prepares its graduates for certification under the Professional Standards Branch of Alberta Education.
Although the focus of this program is Kindergarten through Grade Six, the Bachelor of Education credential in Alberta qualifies graduates
to teach Kindergarten through Grade Twelve. The program is both course and experience based, with courses deliberately arranged to
generate synergy among them. The curriculum is designed to create a holistic experience for education students in their understanding of
teaching, learning and assessment. Students in this program will graduate with an evolving teaching philosophy based on opportunities
to research, discuss and critically analyze aspects of education and schooling throughout the program. Several courses, both core and
elective, require students to participate in relevant classroom experiences in the community.
Admission Requirements
To apply to this program, applicants must meet the following admission requirements:
• Successful completion of 60 credits of approved university transfer course work
• Achieve a minimum grade of “B” in EDTS 232 and EDTS 234
• Achievement of a minimum GPA of 2.0, calculated based on the most recent 8 transferrable courses
The Bachelor of Education partnership program at MHC is a competitive program so that the most academically qualified students are
accepted first. Please note that there is not an after-degree admission route for this program.
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Education – Elementary is a four (4) year baccalaureate degree program offered by Mount Royal University in part-
nership with Medicine Hat College. The total requirements for this program include 40 courses made up of twenty (20) core education
courses (including 2 practicums), eight (8) minor courses in the humanities, six (6) general education courses, and four (4) electives.
In Year 3 and Year 4, students will take seven Program of Studies and Curriculum Instruction in Teaching courses, four additional
courses, and two practicums:
• EDUC 2375 – Effective Assessment – Measurement and Evaluation
• EDUC 3010 – Practicum I – 5 weeks
• EDUC 3101 – Program of Studies and Curriculum Instruction in Teaching Art
• EDUC 3103 – Program of Studies and Curriculum Instruction in Teaching English Language Arts
• EDUC 3105 – Program of Studies and Curriculum Instruction in Teaching Physical Education
• EDUC 3106 – Program of Studies and Curriculum Instruction in Teaching Science
• EDUC 3108 – Program of Studies and Curriculum Instruction in Teaching Mathematics
• EDUC 4030 – Practicum II – Full-term
• EDUC 4104 – Program of Studies and Curriculum Instruction in Teaching Music
• EDUC 4107 – Program of Studies and Curriculum Instruction in Teaching Social Studies
• EDUC 4325 – The Impact of Social Issues in Education & Schooling
• EDUC 4351 – Indigenous Perspectives in Education
• EDUC 4361 – Exceptional Students, Special Needs, & Inclusive Schooling
In addition to the two major practicum experiences in the third and fourth year, there are practicums embedded within certain coursework
throughout the program. Placements for practicums will be in Medicine Hat and South Eastern Alberta area schools, in classes ranging
from kindergarten through grade six.
Practicum Requirements
Students should be aware that under the Protection for Persons in Care Act (January 1998) they will be required to provide a current
Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search as well as an Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record Check to the
school jurisdiction in which students are placed for each teaching practicum or experience. Student teachers are responsible for the cost
of obtaining this documentation and ensuring it is provided to school jurisdictions requiring it, and providing a copy to the
Student Placement Officer prior to the start of the first field experience. It is also recommended that students possess a current Emer-
gency or Standard First Aid Certificate and that Health Immunization Records are up to date.
Continuation Requirements
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education – Elementary program are bound by, and shall comply with, the Alberta Teacher’s As-
sociation Professional Code of Conduct and the Department of Education Field Experience and Practicum Handbooks. Refer to the Field
Experience and Practicum Handbooks for details. Issues of non-compliance will warrant the student being required to withdraw from the
program. Because of the professional nature of the Education program, there is an attendance policy that Education students will need
to abide by.
MRU policies for academic progression and residency will apply to students in the Collaborative Program. MHC policies will apply for all
other academic and non-academic issues and appeals.
Graduation Requirements
To successfully complete the partnership Bachelor of Education – Elementary degree requirements, students must:
• Complete the minimum 60 credits of required third and fourth year courses, including major practicums
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 based on all the courses required for graduation
Upon completion of the program, students will submit an application to graduate to Mount Royal University. Upon confirmation of gradu-
ation, students may attend convocation ceremonies at MRU and receive their parchment, or attend graduation ceremonies at MHC. If
students wish to attend the MHC convocation ceremony, they must submit an MHC graduation application in addition to an MRU applica-
tion. Students attending either institutions convocation ceremony will pay the respective institutions fees.
Career Opportunities
Classroom Teacher K-12
Counsellor
Admission Requirements
Refer to Admissions Chart on page 20
Practicum
Students should be aware that under the Protection for Persons in Care Act (January 1998) they will be required to provide a current Po-
lice Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search as well as an Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record Check to the school
jurisdiction in which you are placed for each teaching practicum or experience. Student teachers are responsible for the cost of obtaining
this documentation and ensuring it is provided to school jurisdictions requiring it, and providing a copy to the Education Advisor prior to
the start of the first field experience. It is also recommended that you possess a current Emergency or Standard First Aid Certificate and
that Health Immunization Records are up to date.
Major/Minor choices:
• Elementary – generalist major
• Secondary – major and minor are chosen from a list of teachable areas
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Alberta Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selection.
A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor, or a University of Alberta Academic Advisor can assist students to interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Major/minor choices:
• Elementary - major chosen from list of teachable subjects
• Secondary - major and chosen from list of teachable areas
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Calgary Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course
selection. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor, or a University of Calgary Academic Advisor can assist students to interpret and ap-
ply these requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning.
Students may access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Lethbridge Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course
selection. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor, or a University of Lethbridge Academic Advisor can assist students to interpret and
apply these requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Stu-
dents may access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Major/minor choices:
• Elementary - generalist major; minor is chosen from a list of teachable areas (English, French, General Science for Elementary
Education, Elementary School Health & Physical Education, History, Humanities, Indigenous Studies, Linguistics, Mathematics for
Elementary Education, Social Studies, Spanish, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL).
Students are encouraged to consult the Mount Royal University Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course
selection. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor, or a Mount Royal University Academic Advisor can assist students to interpret and
apply these requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning.
Students may access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Programs offered:
• Early Elementary (pre-K-5) / Middle Years (6-9)
• Secondary (9-12)
• Baccalauréat in Éducation Francaise
• Arts Education
• Music Education
Major/minor choices:
• Variety of areas available
Major/minor choices:
• Teaching Area I/Teaching Area II (chosen from a list of teachable areas)
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Saskatchewan Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course
selection. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor, or a University of Saskatchewan Academic Advisor can assist students to interpret
and apply these requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning.
Students may access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Distributed Learning
Tuition and other fees are charged on a course by course basis;
textbooks and supplies are additional.
The term of apprenticeship for an electrician is 4 years (four Those who install or maintain equipment in existing homes or
12-month periods) including a minimum of 1500 hours of on-the- businesses also must be neat, friendly and able to deal with
job training, 8 weeks of technical training in each of the first three customers courteously.
years, and a minimum of 1350 hours of on-the-job training and 12
weeks of technical training in the fourth year. The above information was copied from the tradesecrets website.
For complete information on being an Electrician check the
Electricians: website at www.tradesecrets.alberta.ca.
• read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural
drawings and electrical code specifications to determine Alberta Apprenticeship &
wiring layouts Training Regional Office
• cut, thread, bend, assemble and install conduits and other 3021 Dunmore Rd SE
types of electrical conductor enclosures and fittings
• pull wire through conduits and holes in walls and floors
Medicine Hat AB T1B 2H2
• position, maintain and install distribution and control Phone: 403.525.3100
equipment such as switches, relays, circuit breaker panels
and fuse enclosures www.tradesecrets.alberta.ca
• install, replace, maintain and repair electrical systems and
related electrical equipment
• install data cabling
• splice, join, and connect wire to form circuits
• test circuits to ensure integrity and safety
• install and maintain fibre optic systems
• install, replace, maintain, and repair renewable power sources
and related equipment
Working Conditions
Electricians may be involved in construction or maintenance, or
do a variety of electrical work. Electricians usually work a 40-hour,
five-day week. Especially in construction, there may be no
guarantee of permanent work. Working conditions can change
dramatically from one job to another, varying from indoors in clean
conditions to outdoors on scaffolding, to indoors in cramped
conditions. There is some risk of injury from accidental electric
shock.
A degree in engineering provides promising employment opportunity. A degree in engineering provides promising employment opportu-
nities in design, development, exploration, and problem solving. There are several engineering specializations including civil, chemical,
computing, electrical, and mechanical. Depending on the specialization, you can work in analysis, construction, and development in a
variety of industries.
You can begin your studies in engineering at Medicine Hat College and then apply to transfer to the University of Alberta to complete your
degree.
Career Opportunities
Civil engineers: Design bridges, roads, airports, pipelines, dams, ships, buildings, transportation systems, and urban systems
Mechanical engineers: Involved in energy production and use, combustion processes, vehicle design, and propulsion systems design
Chemical engineers: Deal with chemical processes, design and analyze systems involving organic materials, nuclear fuels, and food
processing
Electrical engineers: Work with communication, navigation, controls, electronics, power, and instrumentation systems
Computer engineers: Design computer systems and applications
Admission Requirements
Refer to Admissions Chart on page 20
Course Selection
To facilitate the transfer of courses from Medicine Hat College, University Transfer students are encouraged to choose a university and
program of study they wish to pursue. With this information, students can consult with their Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor for
appropriate program planning.
In cooperation with the Faculty of Engineering, University of Alberta, Medicine Hat College offers one year of engineering. After success-
ful completion of year one, you can transfer into second year at the University of Alberta and complete a degree in four years, or in five
years if completing a Cooperative program. All Engineering students follow a common curriculum in their first year.
The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta offers undergraduate programs leading to BSc degrees in:
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering - Biomedical
Chemical Engineering – Computer Process Control (CPC)
Chemical Engineering - Oil Sands Engineering
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering – Environmental
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering – Software
Computer Engineering - Nanoscale System Design
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering – Biomedical
Electrical Engineering – Nanoengineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering Physics - Nanoengineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering – Biomedical
Mining Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Enrollment in all Engineering programs at the University of Alberta is limited. However, provided the students meet the minimum GPA and
course requirements, engineering students at Medicine Hat College will be considered for admission to second year at the University of
Alberta on an equal basis with those who complete first year engineering at the University of Alberta.
Program Requirements
Fall Winter
AMAT 217 AMAT 219
CHEM 201 CHEM 203
ENGL 199 ENGG 160
ENGG 100 ENGG 233
ENGG 205 ENGG 349
PHYS 269 MATH 221
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Alberta academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course
selection. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Alberta Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply
these requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students
may access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Admission Requirements
• Priority will be given to those applicants who complete all registration requirements early
• Meet with the ESL Administrator to complete an assessment to ensure placement in classes, before meeting with an Academic
Advisor
Course Structure
Our English for Academic Purposes students will receive 24 hours
of classroom instruction per week comprised of the following
classes:
• Reading/Literature
• Writing/Essay
• Vocabulary
• Listening
• Conversation
• Grammar
• Film Studies
Notes
Tuition fees and schedules are found on our website at www.mhc.
ab.ca. Health insurance is compulsory and must be purchased
through Medicine Hat College.
Field Trips
Course related field trips and fieldwork may take place on
weekends or may require overnight travel. Participation in all
activities related to field trips and fieldwork is mandatory.
If you are interested in how the world works and what makes up the earth, a degree in environmental science might be the right path for
you. Our program will prepare you to transfer to another institution after you complete a maximum of two years at Medicine Hat College.
Admission Requirements
Refer to Admissions Chart on page 21
The University Transfer program at Medicine Hat College provides students with a foundation to be successful in university degrees. The
program is possible with the College’s participation in Campus Alberta. Admission to all university programs in Alberta is competitive and
students are responsible for understanding admission and program requirements.
Course Selection
To facilitate the transfer of courses from Medicine Hat College, University Transfer students are encouraged consult with their Medicine
Hat College Academic Advisor for appropriate program planning.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Alberta academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Alberta Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Calgary academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Calgary Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Career Opportunities
Commercial advertising Gallery Director Studio Work
Curator Performance
Admission Requirements
Refer to Admissions Chart on page 20
The University Transfer program at Medicine Hat College provides students with a foundation to be successful in university degrees. The
program is possible with the College’s participation in Campus Alberta. Admission to all university programs in Alberta is competitive and
students are responsible for understanding admission and program requirements.
Program requirements change yearly and vary by institution. Students pursuing an undergraduate degree as a learning pathway to a pro-
fessional program should consult with a Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor and a representative from the institution they wish to at-
tend. University Transfer students need to ensure they meet both the minimum requirements and competitive requirements for admission.
Course Selection
To facilitate the transfer of courses from Medicine Hat College, University Transfer students are encouraged to choose a university and
program of study they wish to pursue. With this information, students can consult with their Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor for
appropriate program planning.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Alberta Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Alberta Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Calgary Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Calgary Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Bachelor of Fine Arts students at the University of Lethbridge are required to complete a major program in addition to the Liberal Educa-
tion List Requirements. The Liberal Education List Requirements consists of four courses from each of the following lists: List I (Fine Arts
& Humanities), list II (Social Sciences), and list III (Sciences).
Students interested in graduate studies (Masters Degree/ PhD) also have the opportunity to complete an undergraduate thesis course in
some majors. Please consult the University of Lethbridge Academic Calendar for program options and requirements.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Lethbridge Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course
selection. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Lethbridge Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply
these requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students
may access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Dual admission is a collaborative initiative between Medicine Hat College and the University of Lethbridge. Students are admitted to Uni-
versity Transfer Fine Arts at Medicine Hat College and Bachelor of Fine Arts New Media at the University of Lethbridge at the same time.
Students enroll in classes at Medicine Hat College for the first two years of their degree program and complete the last two years of their
degree program at the University of Lethbridge.
In this program students will benefit from a guaranteed spot in their degree program at the University of Lethbridge, early course registra-
tion and access to campus housing with the University of Lethbridge, as well as scholarship opportunities through both institutions.
Bachelor of Fine Arts students at the University of Lethbridge are required to complete a major program in addition to the General Liberal
Education Requirement. The General Liberal Education Requirement (GLER) consists of four courses from each of the following lists:
List I (Fine Arts & Humanities), list II (Social Sciences), and list III (Sciences).
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Lethbridge Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Lethbridge Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply
these requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students
may access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Students within the Faculty of Media, Art and Performance at the University of Regina are required to complete a concentration in
addition to the General Arts Requirement.
Students interested in graduate studies (Masters Degree/ PhD) also have the opportunity to work towards an Honours program in some
majors. Please consult the University of Regina Academic Calendar for program options and requirements.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Regina Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Regina Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Bachelor of Arts/Fine Arts students at the University of Saskatchewan are required to complete a single major or interdisciplinary program
as well as distribution requirements.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Saskatchewan Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course
selection. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Saskatchewan Academic Advisor can help students interpret and
apply these requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning Stu-
dents may access the University of Saskatchewan Transfer Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Language Courses
Admission Requirements FREN 200/FREN 1109 Beginner’s French I
FREN 202/FREN 1111 Beginner’s French II
Students must be enrolled in a program of study at MHC. Students
interested in completing the certificate should consult with their Courses Restricted by Program Enrolment
academic advisor and International Education Office. CYCC 233 Legal and Cultural Issues
Regarding Children and Youth
EDUC 4351 Indigenous Perspectives in
Program and Graduation Education
EDUC 4325 The Impact of Social Issues in
Requirements Education and Schooling
ELCC 213 Inclusive Care and Education
1. Complete fifteen credits in coursework towards the certificate SLWK 219 International Social Work
with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and no grade lower than C-, SLWK 220 International Social Work Practicum
including:
One of:
• GNED 230/GNED 1301 Citizenship without Borders
• GNED 234/GNED 1304 Communities and Societies
Keon Clift, Coordinator To be successful in the trade, heavy equipment technicians need:
Phone: 403.529.4852 • good vision, hearing, and sense of smell to diagnose
E-mail: kclift@mhc.ab.ca problems
• the strength and stamina required to work with heavy equip-
ment and work in cramped or awkward positions
Medicine Hat College offers eight apprenticeship programs • the ability to work alone or as part of a team
leading to journeyman status and solid careers in the skilled • mechanical ability and an interest in all types of machinery
trades. The following trade information is drawn from and engines, electronics, and precision equipment
www.tradesecrets.alberta.ca. For more information about the • the ability to think logically and keep up with changes in
apprenticeship program see page 76. technology
The term of apprenticeship for a heavy equipment technician is 4 The above information was copied from the tradesecrets website.
years (4 12-month periods) including a minimum of 1500 hours of For complete information on Heavy Equipment Technician check
on-the-job training and 8 weeks of technical training each year. out the website at www.tradesecrets.alberta.ca.
Maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment may include: Alberta Apprenticeship &
• internal combustion engines and components, both Training Regional Office
stationary and mobile 3021 Dunmore Rd SE
• tracked equipment, commonly called crawler tractors Medicine Hat AB T1B 2H2
• ground engaging equipment and components Phone: 403.525.3100
• earth moving equipment
• rubber tired equipment, commonly called tractors www.tradesecrets.alberta.ca
• on and off-highway motor vehicles, commonly called trucks
• towed on and off-highway vehicles, commonly called trailers
In general, heavy equipment technicians:
• interpret work orders and technical manuals
• keep equipment cleaned, lubricated and maintained
• diagnose faults or malfunctions
• adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts,
components or systems
• test repaired equipment for proper performance and ensure
that the work done meets manufactures’ specifications and
legislated regulations
• write service reports
Working Conditions
The working environment for heavy equipment technicians varies
considerably from one job to another. Some heavy equipment
technicians work in modern laboratories, while others work at
construction or industrial sites. Travel requirements and hours of
work also vary.
There is some risk of injury involved in working with heavy
equipment and power tools. However, proper safety standards are
maintained at all times.
PROG 210 Systems Analysis & Design • Complete a minimum of 10, 200-level or higher approved
PROG 225 Intermediate Programming courses
• Obtain no D (D or D+) grade in 200-level or higher courses.
Winter • Attain a minimum GPA of 2.0
ITEC 235 Emerging Technologies II
To successfully complete the ITEC Diploma Co-op in either major
ITEC 240 Web Server Administration
students must:
ITEC 275 Database Management II
PROG 245 Dynamic Web Application Development
• Complete a minimum of ten 100-level approved courses
PROG 280 Advanced Programming
• Obtain no more than one D (D or D+) grade in 100-level
courses
• Complete a minimum of twelve, 200-level or higher approved
Technology Support Major courses
First Year • Obtain no D (D or D+) grade in 200-level or higher courses
Fall • Attain a minimum GPA of 2.0
ITEC 100 Professional Communications I To successfully complete the IT Certificate students must:
ITEC 110 A+ Computer Technology I • Complete a minimum of 10 approved courses
ITEC 120 Applied Mathematics • Obtain no more than one D (D or D+) grade
ITEC 140 Programming Fundamentals I
• Attain a minimum GPA of 2.0
ITEC 150 Application Software
Winter Transfer
ITEC 130 A+ Computer Technology II
ITEC 155 IT Systems Support Graduation from the diploma program provides eligibility to:
ITEC 170 Networking Fundamentals Athabasca University
ITEC 180 Business and Accounting Principles Graduates of the Information Technology Diploma (both majors)
ITEC 190 Web Development I are eligible to receive block transfer of 30 credits toward the
post-diploma Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information
Second Year Systems (BSc (PD)) program. Students may receive up to 30 addi-
Fall tional credits on a course-by-course basis, provided courses in the
ITEC 230 Emerging Technologies I diploma fulfill requirements of AU’s BSc (PD) programs. Students
ITEC 260 Applied Technical Support I should contact an Academic Advisor for further information.
NETW 200 Cisco Networking
NETW 220 Microsoft Server Technologies University of Lethbridge
NETW 290 Network Administration Graduates of the Information Technology Diploma (Software and
Internet Development major) are eligible to receive 60 credits
toward the post-diploma Bachelor of Science-Computer Science.
Winter
This transfer option is open to graduates who have achieved a cu-
ITEC 235 Emerging Technologies II
mulative diploma GPA of 2.50 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). Students
ITEC 240 Web Server Administration
should contact an Academic Advisor for further information.
ITEC 265 Applied Technical Support II
ITEC 285 Security NAIT
NETW 222 Advanced Microsoft Server Technologies Graduates of the Information Technology Diploma Software and
Internet Development major with a cumulative 2.3 GPA are eligible
NOTE: Students enrolled in the Co-op Program must complete ITEC 205 to enter into the Bachelor of Information Systems Technology
and ITEC 291. Typically, ITEC 205 will be taken in the Winter semester of Information Systems major. Students should contact an Academic
the first year and ITEC 291 will be completed over the spring and summer
Advisor for further information.
months between first and second year.
If you are interested in learning about how to capture and produce news and stories in all forms of media then a degree in journalism
might be the right path for you. Our program is designed to prepare you to transfer to the University of Regina after you have completed a
maximum of 20 pre-journalism courses at Medicine Hat College.
Career Opportunities
Documentary maker Producer
Editor Reporter (Newspaper, magazine or broadcast)
Admission Requirements
Refer to Admissions Chart on page 20
The University of Regina, Faculty of Arts admits students into the third year of a four-year Bachelor of Arts in Journalism degree.
Pre-journalism Requirements
Completion of 60 credit hours of specified pre-journalism courses, with a minimum program grade point average (PGPA) of 70%. For a
listing of required classes, please consult the University of Regina Official Undergraduate Calendar available here: https://www.uregina.
ca/student/registrar/resources-for-students/academic-calendars-and-schedule/undergraduate-calendar/index
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Regina Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Regina Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Kinesiology is the study of human movement. Its goal is to use evidence-based research to improve human health, wellness, and perfor-
mance. With a degree in kinesiology, you may become employed in areas related to coaching; recreation; general and workplace health
and fitness; sports performance; research; illness and injury prevention; and rehabilitation. A degree in kinesiology can also help you to
meet the admission requirements for a graduate program or another professional degree such as physical therapy or medicine.
Our program will prepare you to transfer to another institution after you complete a maximum of two years at Medicine Hat College.
Career Opportunities
Elementary/Secondary Schools Municipal Recreation Departments
Colleges/Universities Comprehensive Health Care Facilities
Community Centres/Sports and Fitness Centres Hospitals/Primary Health Care Settings
Admission Requirements
Refer to Admissions Chart on page 20
The University Transfer program at Medicine Hat College provides students with a foundation to be successful in university degrees. The
program is possible with the College’s participation in Campus Alberta. Admission to all university programs in Alberta is competitive and
students are responsible for understanding admission and program requirements.
Program requirements change yearly and vary by institution. Students pursuing an undergraduate degree as a learning pathway to a pro-
fessional program should consult with a Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor and a representative from the institution they wish to at-
tend. University Transfer students need to ensure they meet both the minimum requirements and competitive requirements for admission.
Course Selection
To facilitate the transfer of courses from Medicine Hat College, University Transfer students are encouraged to choose a university and
program of study they wish to pursue. With this information students can consult with their Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor for
appropriate program planning.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Alberta academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Alberta Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Bachelor of Kinesiology (B.Kin) or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Kinesiology degrees offered in the areas of:
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Calgary academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Calgary Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
The Liberal Education Requirement applies to all University of Lethbridge degree programs. The Liberal Education Requirement involves
satisfactory completion of Arts and Science courses from three distinct lists: List 1 – Fine Arts & Humanities; List 2 – Social Sciences;
List 3 – Science.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Lethbridge academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Lethbridge Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply
these requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students
may access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education degrees offered in the areas of:
The General Education (GNED) is a requirement of all Mount Royal University degree programs. The GNED involves satisfactory
completion of GNED courses chosen from four different clusters – Numeracy & Scientific Literacy; Values, Beliefs & Identity; Community
& Society; and Communication.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the Mount Royal University academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a Mount Royal University Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply
these requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students
may access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Saskatchewan academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course
selection. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Saskatchewan Academic Advisor can help students interpret and
apply these requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Stu-
dents may access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Enrolment in the BN program is limited. Applicants will be accepted Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification
on the basis of academic standing in high school and/or previous All BN students will be required to submit proof of current CPR
post-secondary education completed. Applications will be accepted Certification (valid for a 12 month period from date of course com-
until all seats are filled. pletion) which includes a Health Care Provider component prior to
the commencement of clinical practice courses to the Faculty of
Program documentation is due June 30. Nursing annually and to the practice instructor on the first day of
nursing practice each in terms 3-8.
International Student Admission
Students will be responsible for obtaining course training and
International applicants should be aware of the following “English
certification. Without this documentation, may result in students
Language Proficiency” requirements. For entry to the Bachelor of
being removed from practice courses until adequate proof has
Nursing program, they must present a minimum score of 237
been provided.
on the computer-based Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) and a score of 50 on the Test of Spoken English; or a
minimum score of 580 on the paper-based TOEFL examination Skills and Abilities for Becoming a Registered Nurse in
and a score of 50 on the TSE. Alberta
Nursing students require certain basic skills and abilities to prog-
ress through a nursing education program and for initial entry to
Pre-Program Requirements practice as a Registered Nurse in Alberta. Students are encour-
aged to review the document “Requisite Skills and Abilities for
Immunization Requirements Becoming a Registered Nurse in Alberta (May 2011)” to identify
All BN students are required to complete a series of immuniza- their fit with the requirements of becoming a registered nurse and/
tions and diagnostic tests as outlined on the Student Immunization or identify their potential need for accommodation in becoming a
Form. Documented proof of completion must be provided to the member of the nursing profession. Examples following each requi-
Faculty of Nursing prior to commencement of the program. site skill and ability are included in the document to provide the na-
Throughout the BN program, students are required to ensure that ture and kind of activities involved in typical entry–level registered
immunizations are current and must provide proof of updates to nurse practice. Accommodation is the process of making altera-
the Faculty of Nursing. Failure to do so may result in students tions (to the point of undue hardship) to the delivery of services so
being removed from practice courses until adequate proof has that those services become accessible to more people, including
been provided. Please not requirements may change during the those with disabilities (Alberta Human Rights Commission).
program as determined by Alberta Health Services.
NURS 289 Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices I: Semester 8 - Transition to Practice: Senior Clinical
Learning, Praxis and Scholarship in the Practicum
Practicum Setting NURS 599 Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices VI:
Transition to Nursing Practice
Semester 4 - Issues and Experiences of Family Health
Transitions and Challenges
NURS 385 The Discipline and Profession of Nursing II: Continuation Requirements
Inter-Professional Practice and Professional
Accountability Students must demonstrate successful completion and satisfactory
NURS 387 The Science of Health II: Families in Transition standing of all courses in Semesters 1 and 2 before advancing to
NURS 388 Supporting Health II: Families in Transition subsequent semesters.
NURS 389 Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices II:
Learning, Praxis and Scholarship in the
Practicum Setting Satisfactory Standing
To maintain satisfactory standing students must meet all of the
following conditions:
Third Year (Register with U of C) • All non-nursing courses (Semester 1 and Semester 2) require
Nursing (NURS) courses listed below (Years 3 and 4) are a minimum grade of C-.
University of Calgary courses. Refer to the University of Calgary • Students must attain a minimum grade of C+ in all nursing
Calendar for course descriptions: www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/ theory courses. Students who do not achieve a minimum
current/nursing. grade of C+ in a nursing theory course will be required
to repeat it, along with all co-requisite nursing theory and
Semester 5 - Issues and Experiences of Life practice courses and must meet with the Department Chair or
Threatening Health Challenges designate to determine a progression plan.
NURS 485 The Discipline and Profession of Nursing III: • Obtain a grade of CREDIT (CR) in the nursing practice cours-
Further Inquiry and Scholarship in Nursing es to be successful/pass. If students do not receive a passing
NURS 487 The Science of Health III: People Experience grade, students will receive one of the following grades; NO
Life Threatening Health Challenges CREDIT (NC), WITHDRAWAL (W), or a FAIL (F) for that
NURS 488 Supporting Health III: People with Life course. A NC, W, or a F must be cleared (i.e. must success-
Threatening Health Challenges fully repeat the course) to advance to the next clinical course
NURS 489 Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices III: and/or term. Students are permitted to repeat any required
Learning, Praxis and Scholarship in the Practicum course only once while in the nursing program.
Setting • Students who receive a grade of “F” in a nursing practice
Semester 6 - Issues and Experiences of Chronic course will be required to repeat it and the corequisite nursing
Health Challenges theory courses in that same term. Students will be required
NURS 495 The Discipline and Profession of Nursing IV: to withdraw from the corequisite theory courses at the time of
Understanding the Challenges of Leadership and failure of the nursing practice course and meet with the
Systems of Care Department Chair or designate to determine a progression
NURS 497 The Science of Health IV: People Experiencing plan.
Chronic Health Challenges • Maintain a GPA of 2.0 as a MHC student in each semester in
NURS 498 Supporting Health IV: People With Chronic years 1 and 2 and an annual GPA of 2.0. If a student’s GPA
Health Challenges is below 1.7, a letter of academic probation from the College
NURS 499 Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices III: will be given in addition to a letter of warning from the nursing
Learning, Praxis and Scholarship in the Practicum program. A student may only be on academic probation once
Setting during the nursing program [while as a MHC student or as a
University of Calgary student].
Fourth Year (Register with U of C) • All nursing practice experiences are mandatory. Students
Semester 7 - Focused Exploration of Complex that miss two or more labs/practice days may be at risk of
Health Challenges not successfully completing the course. Students may be
NURS 585 The Discipline and Profession of Nursing V: asked to withdraw from the course and complete the course
Challenges of Leadership and Systems of Care: requirements at a later date or they may be granted a deferral
Nursing and Health Care Systems, Policy, Ethics of term work pending availability of resources. Students will
and Politics be required to meet with the Department Chair or designate to
NURS 589 Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices V: determine a progression plan.
Learning, Praxis and Scholarship in the Practicum • Promotion from year to year is by recommendation of the
Setting Faculty of Nursing. Terms 1 and 2 are taken in Year 1; Terms
Senior Nursing Option I 3 and 4 are taken in Year 2; Terms 5 and 6 are taken in Year 3
Senior Nursing Option II and Terms 7 and 8 in Year 4.
• Students must maintain an annual GPA of 2.5 as a U of C
student.
Students that do not meet one or any of the satisfactory standing • All students in years 3 and 4 of the MHC nursing program
requirements [as mentioned above] will be given an academic follow the University of Calgary Faculty of Nursing program
warning within the Nursing Program. If students do not meet the policies and protocols.
requirements a second time, students will be required to withdraw
(RTW) from the nursing program and not be able to reapply to Duration of Program
the Nursing Program. (An “academic warning” within the nursing Except with special permission of the Associate Dean
program is different than being put on “academic probation” by (Undergraduate Programs) at the University of Calgary, the BN
the College or by the University. Consult the Medicine Hat College degree must be completed within seven calendar years from the
calendar and the University of Calgary calendar for circumstances date of initial registration in the program.
indicating academic probation).
Students that are dismissed from the nursing program once, can
return to the nursing program but must wait until the next offering
of the term from which the student was dismissed. Students must
complete the nursing program in their second admission within
seven years of initial registration in the program. Students can re-
apply to the program only once.
Applicants can write this exam at the MHC Exam Centre and are
responsible for the fees charged to write this exam at MHC (infor-
mation on the process and how to make an appointment will be
provided when a student has met the basic entrance
requirements).
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Paramedic - Bachelor of Applied Health Studies
Diploma and Applied Degree
Applicants can also arrange to write the HOAE at another Second Year
educational testing centre approved by the college. Testing Fall
arrangements and any additional costs will be the responsibility of PARA 200 Introduction to Advanced Care
the prospective student. PARA 215 Pharmacology for the Prehospital Professional
PARA 220 Paramedic Management of Trauma and
Applicants will be ranked based on their HOAE score as follows: Environmental Conditions
• Applicants that meet and exceed the threshold HOAE score PHSL 200 Pathophysiology
set by the program will be offered a seat in the program until the PSYC 205 Principles of Psychology
program has met capacity
• Once the program is full, applicants will be waitlisted based on Winter
their HOAE score IDST 485 Death and Dying
PARA 205 Mental Health for First Responders
Post Diploma Degree Completion PARA 230 Skills and Practice in Patient Modalities
PARA 240 Management of Special Population Groups
The Bachelor of Applied Health Science Paramedic degree entry is PHIL 313 Bioethics
open to Practicing Paramedics (ACP) with pre-existing credentials
and exists to meet the emerging needs of patients, practitioners, Spring
and employers. As a result of practitioner and industry demand, PARA 210 Advanced Critical Care Practice
the Bachelor of Applied Health Science (Paramedic) degree option
is open to all graduate Advanced Care Paramedics via a distance Third Year
learning format. Fall
PARA 300 Advanced Care Paramedic Practice I
The Bachelor of Applied Health Science - Paramedic (BHSc- PARA 305 Advanced Paramedic Care
Paramedic) is designed to build on the previous knowledge and
experience of practicing paramedics. Qualified candidates are able Winter (Diploma Exit Only)
to obtain the BHSc-Paramedic by completing the nine courses PARA 310 Advanced Care Paramedic Practice II**
offered in the program.
Entry Requirements: Fourth Year (Applied Degree Completion/Post
• ELA 30-1 Diploma Entry Point)
• Advanced Care Paramedic Credential from an accredited and MGMT 243 Human Resources Management
recognized college/university PHIL 313 Bioethics++
• Current Advanced Care Paramedic license in the province the STAT 333 Statistics for the Life Sciences
student is located preferred PARA 452 EMS and the Canadian Health System
• Continued employment as an Advanced Care Paramedic is PARA 453 Community Focused Theory
also preferred PARA 454 Leadership in Health Care
PARA 455 Research
PARA 470 Paramedic Work Term I
PARA 480 Paramedic Work Term II
Program Requirements
NOTES:
First Year EMR completed within the previous three calendar years may apply for
transfer credit for Para 100.
Fall ** EMT/PCP from an Accreditation Canada accredited program and com-
BIOL 231 Introduction to Biology I pleted within the previous three calendar years may apply for transfer credit
BIOL 275 Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology I for PARA 100,
IDST 100 Introductory Communications for Helping PARA 115, PARA 120, PARA 125, PARA 130, PARA 145 and PARA 150.
Professionals. Awarding of credit is also dependent on work experience since the time of
EMT/PCP program completion. Program specific guidelines for awarding of
KNES 247 Introduction to Wellness, Fitness and Nutrition
transfer credit are available from the Program Coordinator.
PARA 100 Foundations of Paramedic Practice I ++ for students that did not complete the Medicine Hat College diploma
Winter
BIOL 277 Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology II Practicum
PARA 115 Professional Communications for Paramedics
PARA 120 Foundations of Paramedic Practice II Students may be required to complete clinical and field experi-
PARA 125 Assessment and Diagnostics ences at sites throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan. Clinical and
PARA 130 Introduction to Paramedic Management field experiences may be scheduled days, evenings, nights, and
of Emergency Situations weekends. Depending on our site capacity, students may have a
delayed start or an extended rotation falling outside of the regular
Spring
program schedule in order to complete the placement require-
PARA 145** Introduction to Primary Care Practice
ments. Participation in all activities related to practical
PARA 150** Primary Care Practice
experiences is mandatory. Students are expected to make
accommodation for commitments outside the city to fit this sched- Professional Driving Improvement
uling. Questionable performance and conduct at any time may Course Requirements
result in dismissal from the practicum site and a failing grade in the Students will be required to successfully complete the Professional
course. Driving Improvement Course (PDIC). This course is offered
through Continuing Education at Medicine Hat College. Students
will be responsible for paying the cost associated with this course.
Continuation Requirements The course must be successfully completed by the end of the first
year of the program.
Student Standing
To maintain satisfactory standing, you must attain: Uniforms
• a minimum of a B grade in all PARA courses throughout the Students will be required to buy uniforms and appropriate foot
program (Diploma Only). If unsuccessful in a PARA course, wear. Uniforms will be ordered in the first semester of the pro-
you will be required to repeat the unsuccessful and all concur- gram. Students will also be responsible for purchasing a pen light,
rent PARA course within that semester to ensure a safe and stethoscope, trauma shears, trauma glasses, and an emergency
competent continuation in the program. vest.
• a minimum of a pass in the practicum component of all
courses. (A fail in a practicum course will require you to repeat
Electronic Charting
the course before progressing to further PARA courses)
Students may need to purchase a wifi enabled device for complet-
• a minimum of a C- in all support courses
ing patient care reports and competency tracking during practicum.
• students will be permitted to repeat a course only once
Further information will be provided within the first semester.
(PARA and support courses)
Required Withdrawal
Satisfactory Standing Students will be required to withdraw if they fail to obtain satisfac-
• Students must maintain a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.0
tory standing in a second attempt at a PARA course that have
throughout the program.
failed. (Please refer to Medicine Hat College Academic Policies
• Students that defer clinical or practicum and/or have been
regarding further details related to probation and dismissal).
deemed unsuccessful must complete a remediation process
which may contain an assessment or course work deemed As a student in the paramedic program you are expected to
necessary by the assigned instructor to returning to the exercise responsible conduct that reflects favorably on you, the
program. program and the Medicine Hat College.
• Depending on the results of the assessment further
remediation may be required prior to commencing practicum.
• Students may only be absent from the program for one Graduation Requirements
calendar year. A longer absence will require reapplication
and readmission to the entire program. • Students must obtain a minimum of B grade in all PARA
• The diploma program must be completed within 6 years of courses (Diploma only)
initial entry. • Students must obtain a minimum of a C- in all support
• Fourth year degree courses must be completed within five courses
(5) years of starting the degree component (fourth year). • Students must pass all practica
• Students must attain all National Occupational Competencies
ACP Registration Exams and all Alberta Occupational Competencies in the appropriate
For employment purposes, students may elect to challenge the setting
Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP) registration examinations
for both the Primary Care Paramedic (second year) or Advanced
Care Paramedic (post-graduation at the diploma). This is not a
requirement of the program nor the Alberta College of Paramedics
to remain in good standing within the program. All costs related to
registration, travel, accommodation, and meals are the students
responsibility. Further information is available on the ACP website.
Fitness Requirements
A career as a Paramedic requires a high level of physical and
emotional well-being. Students must be able to demonstrate the
physical capabilities to safely maneuver stretchers and equipment
and be emotionally capable to deal with trauma and high stress
situations.
Scott Stickel, Coordinator There may be some risk of injury involved in working with rough
Phone: 403.504.3587 metals, power tools, and pipe-joining equipment.
E-mail: sstickel@mhc.ab.ca
Skills and Abilities
The work is most rewarding to people who enjoy using their
Medicine Hat College offers eight apprenticeship programs specialized skills in a variety of working conditions and working
leading to journeyman status and solid careers in the skilled with little supervision.
trades. The following trade information is drawn from
www.tradesecrets.alberta.ca. For more information about the To be successful in the trade, plumbers need:
apprenticeship program see page 76. • physical stamina required to
o use proper lifting techniques for heavy pipes weighing in
The term of apprenticeship for a plumber is 4 years (four 12-month excess of 25 kilograms
periods) including a minimum of 1500 hours of on-the-job training o be on your feet for long periods
and 8 weeks of technical training each year. o sometimes work in cramped positions
• mechanical ability
An applicant who is not already certified in Alberta as a Gasfitter • the ability to work alone or with others
(A) or (B) will complete an apprenticeship program that includes
both the plumber and gasfitter (B) trades. The above information was copied from the tradesecrets website.
For complete information on being a Plumber check out the
Plumbing is one of the “pipe trades.” Plumbers plan, install, and website at www.tradesecrets.alberta.ca.
service plumbing systems, fixtures, piping equipment and controls.
The piping systems may be used to transport water, waste, gases
or hot liquids.
Working Conditions
The working conditions for plumbers vary from one job to another.
There is little protection from the weather when a plumber is
roughing-in, more protection for finishing, and often comfortable
conditions for maintenance and repair work. In smaller
communities, plumbers generally do a wider variety of
plumbing and plumbing-related jobs such as installing private
sewage disposal systems and potable water distribution systems.
* You are responsible for the cost of obtaining safety certification in Standard
First Aid with CPR, H2S Alive, and Confined Space Entry before being
eligible for PLAC 111 (Field Placement). Copies of these safety certificates
must be on file with the PLAC 111 instructor by the date stated in the course
outline.
Graduation Requirements
To successfully complete this program you must:
• Obtain a minimum grade of C- in all POWE and PLAB
courses
• Achieve mandatory 100% attendance in all lab courses
(PLAB)
Transfer
Athabasca University
Graduates are eligible to receive block transfer of 30 credits
toward the post-diploma Bachelor of Science (General Science),
post-diploma Bachelor of Science (Human Science major), post-
diploma Bachelor of Science (Applied Mathematics major), or the
Bachelor of Science (Computer and Information Systems major)
(BSc (PD)) programs. Students may receive up to 30 additional
credits on a course-by-course basis, provided courses in the
diploma fulfill requirements of AU’s BSc (PD) programs. Students
should contact an AU Academic Advisor for further information.
The Practical Nurse program of Medicine Hat College utilizes a Pre-Program Requirements
conceptual framework called the “Concept of Caring”, this concep-
tual framework provides an opportunity for reflection on nursing Immunization Requirements
education and practice. “Caring” is the central concept in which the All PN students are required to complete a series of immuniza-
curriculum is based. Practical Nurses apply the nursing process tions and diagnostic tests as outlined on the Student Immunization
using health assessments that consider physical, social, emo- Form. Documented proof of completion must be provided to the
tional, cultural and spiritual needs of clients. Practical Nurses work Administrative Assistant, Division of Science and Health, prior to
with clients, families and other members of the health care team commencement of the program.
to develop a plan of care that will best meet the client’s needs. Throughout the PN program, students are required to ensure that
Practical nurses assist the client with activities of daily living, carry immunizations are current and must provide proof of updates.
out prescribed procedures and treatments while maintaining a safe Failure to do so may result in students being removed from prac-
and comfortable environment. tice courses until adequate proof has been provided. Please note
requirements may change during the program as determined by
Learning involves a variety of teaching methods, as well as instruc- Alberta Health Services.
tor and preceptor supervised clinical experiences. Classes and
laboratory experiences are provided at the Brooks Campus. N-95 Fit Testing
However, students will be required to travel to other locations in All PN students must be fit tested for a N-95 mask prior to com-
the region for clinical and practical learning experiences. mencement of Clinical. Documented proof of a fit test must be
provided to the Administration Assistant, Division of Science and
Graduates of the program are eligible for licensure through the Health prior to commencement of the program. Failure to do may
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta upon payment of result in students being removed from practice courses until
a fee of $675 (subject to change) and successfully passing the adequate proof has been provided. Fit testing is valid for two
national practical nurse examination (Canadian Practical Nurse years; therefore, students must present proof of a second fit
Registration Exam or CPNRE). testing at the time of expiration.
Program Requirements
Program Costs
First Year
Fall In addition to tuition and textbook costs, students must plan for
BIOL 152 Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses the inclusion of costs such as CPR, uniforms, white duty shoes,
COMM154 Interpersonal Communications for Practical lab kits, name tag, stethoscope, a watch with a sweep hand,and
Nurses travel/accommodation for clinical and practicum placements.
HLSC 151 Personal Health and Wellness
PRNU 156 Nursing Theory I & Nursing Science Lab I
PSYC 153 Growth and Development for Practical Nurses
Continuation Requirements
Junior ENGL • Maintain a C+ in all PRNU courses, BIOL 152 and PHSL 200
• Maintain a C- in all other required courses
Winter • A CR (Pass) is required in clinical and practicum courses for
PHSL 200 Pathophysiology
successful course completion
PRNU 158 Clinical Experience I - Continuing Care
PRNU 160 Adult Health Assessment Theory and Lab
Students who are transferring from another nursing program or
PRNU 162 Applied Pharmacology & Medication Admin Lab
have been away for more than one year, and will be entering into a
PRNU 166 Nursing Theory II & Nursing Science Lab II
clinical course, will be required to demonstrate competence in the
Spring knowledge and skills required for that clinical experience prior to
PRNU 168 Clinical Experience II - Continuing & Acute Care the beginning of the clinical course.
Note: Students can only re-enter the PN Program and must complete the
Second Year program within five (5) years of initial admission.
Fall
PRNU 200 Nursing Theory III & Nursing Science Lab III
Final Grades
The final grade in the PRNU theory courses is derived from as-
PRNU 201 Maternal & Newborn and Lab
signments, unit exams, quizzes, and final exam; and the grade
PRNU 203 Mental Health and Addiction
average for each course must be no less than a letter grade of C+.
PRNU 204 Clinical Experience III - Acute Care
The final grade in lab case scenarios must be 75% or higher or
PRNU 205 Pediatric Nursing
you will receive an F grade for the course. The final grade in the
nursing practice clinical courses will be derived from clinical perfor-
Winter mance and assignments. Clinical objectives must be met in order
PRNU 208 Transition to Practical Nursing Graduate to achieve a passing grade in Nursing Practice clinical courses.
PRNU 209 Community Health Theory and Lab
PRNU 215 Final Practicum
SOCI 201 Introductory Sociology
Graduation
You must successfully complete all required courses and meet
program requirements. The Medicine Hat College Practical Nurs-
ing program is approved by the Educational Standards Advisory
Committee, a committee of the College of Licensed Practical
Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). New MHC graduates are eligible
to apply for a CLPNA Temporary Practice Permit allowing the
graduate to work under supervision while waiting to successfully
complete the Jurisprudence Examination and the Canadian
Practical Nurse Registration Exam (CPNRE).
Transfer
Thompson Rivers University
Graduates are eligible to receive advanced credit towards the
Bachelor of Health Science or the Bachelor of General Studies.
Students should contact an Academic Advisor for further
information
Continuing Studies
Program Administrator, Medicine Hat Campus
Phone: 403.502.8975
Pre-employment trades programs are designed to help you become more marketable when seeking employment in the trades. The
pre-employment program covers the same material as our traditional apprenticeship program, but students do not have to be employed/
indentured to be accepted to this training. Students who successfully complete and pass the program will have skills equivalent to a first
year trades apprentice and will be eligible to write the Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry Training First Period Theory Exam for the trade.
In addition to the course content offered in the first year apprenticeship program, our pre-employment program includes many additional
hours of hands-on practice and safety training. Our pre-employment programs may be offered on a full-time, or part-time
basis.
Pre-employment programs are student loan eligible. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for more information at 403.504.3594.
For more information on pre-employment programs and when they are offered contact Continuing Studies or visit their website at
www.mhc.ab.ca/continuingstudies.
If you are interested in how the world works and what makes up the earth, a degree in one of the many areas of science might be the
right path for you. Our program will prepare you to transfer to another institution after you complete a maximum of two years at Medicine
Hat College. Your Bachelor of Science may be in a range of disciplines such as cell biology, immunology and infection, physiology, phar-
macology, physics, or zoology.
A Bachelor of Science can be used as a pathway into professional, master’s, or after degree programs. Students intending to pursue
professional programs can complete pre-professional requirements within the University Transfer Science program. Students can take
pre-professional program requirements within our science program towards chiropractic, dental hygiene, dentistry, medical laboratory
science, medicine, nutrition, optometry, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. Students wishing to pursue a professional program are
encouraged to seek the advice of an Academic Advisor prior to selecting their courses, as program requirements change yearly and vary
by institution.
Career Opportunities
Agricultural Companies Doctor Pharmaceutical
Animal Biology (Zoology) Environmental Science Production/Manufacturing
Chiropractor Government Registered Dietitian
Consulting Industrial Laboratories Research & Development
Dentist or Dental Hygienist Lab Technician Veterinarian
Optometrist
Admission Requirements
Refer to Admissions Chart on page 21
The University Transfer program at Medicine Hat College provides students with a foundation to be successful in university degrees. The
program is possible with the College’s participation in Campus Alberta. Admission to all university programs in Alberta is competitive and
students are responsible for understanding admission and program requirements.
Program requirements change yearly and vary by institution. Students pursuing an undergraduate degree as a learning pathway to a
professional program should consult with a Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor and a representative from the institution they wish to
attend. University Transfer students need to ensure they meet both the minimum requirements and competitive requirements for
admission.
Course Selection
To facilitate the transfer of courses from Medicine Hat College, University Transfer students are encouraged to choose a university and
program of study they wish to work towards. With this information, students can consult with their Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor
for appropriate program planning.
The Faculty of Science offers 3 types of science degrees: honours, specialization and general - in the following areas:
Professional programs offered at the University of Alberta include Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Medicine,
Pharmacy, and Radiation Therapy.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Alberta academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Alberta Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Professional Programs offered at the University of Calgary include Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Calgary academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Calgary Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
The Faculty of Arts & Science offers degrees in the following areas:
All University of Lethbridge degree programs have a Liberal Education Requirement. Liberal Education involves satisfactory completion
of 12 Arts and Science courses, chosen from three distinct lists (List 1 – Fine Arts & Humanities; List 2 – Social Sciences;
List 3 – Science).
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Lethbridge academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Lethbridge Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply
these requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students
may access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
The Faculty of Arts & Sciences offers degrees in the following areas:
In mathematical sciences students focus on two of the following areas of concentration: mathematics, statistics, or computer science.
Similarly, in physical sciences students focus on two of the following areas of concentration: chemistry, physics, or earth and planetary
sciences.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the MacEwan University academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a MacEwan University Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
The General Education (GNED) is a requirement of all Mount Royal University degree programs. The GNED involves satisfactory
completion of GNED courses chosen from four different clusters – Numeracy & Scientific Literacy; Values, Beliefs & Identity; Community
& Society; and Communication.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the Mount Royal University academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a Mount Royal University Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply
these requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students
may access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Medicine Hat College students can transfer directly into the third year of St. Mary’s University’s (StMU) Bachelor of Science degree with a
major in biology. Students interested in this transfer agreement must meet with a Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor to ensure they
understand all admission and transfer requirements.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the St. Mary’s University academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a St. Mary’s University Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
This route is applicable if applicants do not meet the minimum Spring (Optional)
requirements for admission but possess other post-secondary SLWK 220+ International Social Work Practicum
and/or work experiences that create potential for success in the
* You may choose to take classes in a different configuration or at a slower pace. Any
program. changes to the above configuration, however, should be discussed with the Program Coordi-
nator or Academic Advisor.
Transfer Route +
Not offered every year. Check with the Program Coordinator.
Having previously attended a recognized college or university,
applicants will be accepted on the basis of your college or
university level coursework. Applicants must have 60% or greater
in ELA 30-1 (or equivalent) or a university level English course.
Electives Students that have been absent from the program for one calendar
In addition to the specified core courses, students must also year and are returning to complete a course, will be required to
complete three additional university transfer courses during the successfully complete a comprehensive evaluation. Depending
two years of study. Some of these may be taken during Spring on the outcomes of the evaluation students may be required to
semester. Electives may be drawn from any courses which trans- successfully complete remediation in preparation to enter the
fer to the University of Calgary as per the Alberta Transfer Guide practicum.
(available at www.transferalberta.ca)
** Please note in order to take these courses you will require permission Graduation Requirements
from that departments program coordinator.
In addition to the courses required for graduation the students
progress in the program will be reviewed each semester by the
Practicum program faculty. Should the student be found to be in academic
Students are selected for practicum on the basis of academic difficulty or should their professional suitability be of concern, they
performance, professional suitability, fitness and conduct, may be referred for remedial assistance or, in extreme cases,
volunteer community service, and availability of practicum sites. asked to withdraw from the program.
• Minimum of a “C” grade in all required courses in order to be
In order to ensure the protection of clients, students are required eligible to graduate.
to provide up-to-date child welfare and criminal record checks, at • One D grade allowed in non Social Work courses.
their expense, prior to entry into practicum placements. Students
are responsible for providing copies of the Alberta Children’s The Code of Ethics of the Alberta College of Social Workers will be
Services Intervention Record Check and Police Information Check used as a measure of professional behaviour and suitability.
(PIC), which includes a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable
Sector Search. This is at the student’s expense, and must be Transfer
submitted prior to entry into practicum placements. Students
are responsible for providing copies of the checks to practicum Athabasca University
supervisors prior to starting placements. Students are obligated Graduates are eligible to transfer 60 credits toward the Bachelor of
to inform the Program Coordinator immediately of any change in Professional Arts (Human Services) program.
the status of your criminal record. Prior involvement with Alberta
Children’s Services or a criminal record may limit the practicum MacEwan University
options available to you. Graduates with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 may be eligible
Students will be responsible for purchasing a name tag prior to for entry into the Bachelor of Social Work program. Students
commencing practicum placement. The name tags will be ordered should contact a MacEwan University Academic Advisor for further
through the bookstore and must be paid for in advance. The name information.
tags are to be worn while the student is in their practicum
placement. Thompson Rivers University
Graduates are eligible to receive advanced credit toward the
Should the program coordinator judge, in consultation with faculty,
Bachelor of Health Science or the Bachelor of General Studies.
that there is evidence that the student is professionally unsuitable
Students should contact an Academic Advisor for further
or a risk to clients, the coordinator may prohibit them from
information.
attending or completing a practicum.
University of Calgary
International Practicum Graduates are eligible to apply to the two-year post-diploma Bach-
Different opportunities may arise for students to participate in an elor of Community Rehabilitation (BCR) program, the Learning
international practicum. Social Work students from Medicine Hat Circles Social Work degree program or the post-diploma Bachelor
College may be invited to participate in international practicum of Social Work program. Students should contact an Academic
placements with other institutions or Medicine Hat College Social Advisor at TRU for further information.
Work program may offer this opportunity by itself. In both
situations students must go through an application process and University of Regina
suitability for participation will be evaluated on a case by case Graduates are eligible to receive up to 60 credits towards the
basis. Students will be expected to complete all prerequisite Bachelor of Social Work program. Students should contact an
requirements before departure. Academic Advisor at the University of Regina for further
information.
Continuation Requirements International Transfer Opportunities
• Achieve a minimum of a “C” grade in all required
courses Griffith University, Australia
• SLWK courses can only be repeated once Graduates are eligible to receive advanced standing toward the
• In order to continue in the program, a current and cumulative Bachelor of Child and Family Studies. Students should contact an
grade point average of at least 2.0 is required at the end of Academic Advisor for further information.
each semester
In partnership with the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary Medicine Hat College hosts the University of Calgary’s
Bachelor of Social Work Learning Circles Program. Combining virtual education formats with on site block and weekend programming,
the Learning Circles program is accessible to students living in and near host communities and to those maintaining employment while
pursuing undergraduate education. The Learning Circles Program offers an innovative and fully accredited variation of the University of
Calgary BSW Program. It offers the same quality as the university’s on-campus BSW programs, with several unique features, including:
• A redesigned curriculum to ensure cultural and geographic relevance to communities outside urban areas
• Convenient scheduling of courses with local practicum placements
• Alternative, flexible and widely accessible program delivery that combines the best distance education technology with face-to-face
educational opportunities
Program Overview
Core social work content for the Learning Circles program is themed into four areas:
• Generalist Practice in context
• Communications & Information
• Diversity & Oppression
• Social Work Methods
Through portfolio courses, students apply their learning to their developing professional identity. Option courses allow students to study
specialized topics such as mental health, intergenerational trauma, or child welfare. The social work practicum is an integral part of the
BSW program. Learning Circle students complete field placements during the Spring term following completion of the core social work
curriculum and option courses. Post diploma students complete 400 hours in practicum and university transfer students complete 720
hours in practicum. Field education offers you opportunities to integrate theory and practice under the supervision of qualified social work-
ers. Through seminars that accompany practicum courses, students will discuss learning experiences and challenges.
The University of Calgary, Faculty of Social Work admits students into the third year of a four year Bachelor of Social Work degree.
Applicants can gain admission to the Bachelor of Social Work Degree through a University Transfer or Alberta Social Work Diploma route;
additional admission criteria and specific courses required.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Calgary Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Calgary Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
If you are interested helping people gain capacity, identify societal challenges and make a difference in the lives of others then a Social
Work degree might be the right path for you. Our program is designed to prepare you to transfer to another institution after you have
completed a maximum of 20 courses at Medicine Hat College.
A Bachelor of Social Work can be used as a pathway into professional, master’s, or after degree programs such as Law, or Rehabilitation
Medicine. Students wishing to pursue a professional program are encouraged to seek the advice of an academic advisor prior to select-
ing their courses, as program requirements change yearly and vary by institution.
Career Opportunities
Health agencies Social and Welfare Agencies Private Practice
Admission Requirements
Refer to Admissions Chart on page 20
The University Transfer program at Medicine Hat College provides students with a foundation to be successful in university degrees. The
program is possible with the College’s participation in Campus Alberta. Admission to all university programs in Alberta is competitive and
students are responsible for understanding admission and program requirements.
Program requirements change yearly and vary by institution. Students pursuing an undergraduate degree as a learning pathway to a pro-
fessional program should consult with a Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor and a representative from the institution they wish to at-
tend. University Transfer students need to ensure they meet both the minimum requirements and competitive requirements for admission.
Course Selection
To facilitate the transfer of courses from Medicine Hat College, University Transfer students are encouraged to choose a university and
program of study they wish to pursue. With this information, students can consult with their Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor for
appropriate program planning.
Calgary
Phone: 403.220.5942 (Faculty of Social Work)
E-mail: socialwk@ucalgary.ca or bswinfo@ucalgary.ca
Website: www.fsw.ucalgary.ca/calgary
Edmonton
Phone: 780.492.3888 (Faculty of Social Work)
E-mail: fswcnar@ucalgary.ca
Website: www.fsw.ucalgary.ca/central-and-northern-alberta
The University of Calgary, Faculty of Social Work admits students into the third year of a four year Bachelor of Social Work degree. Ap-
plicants can gain admission to the Bachelor of Social Work Degree through a University Transfer or Alberta Social Work Diploma route;
additional admission criteria and specific courses required.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Calgary Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course
selection. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University of Calgary Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply
these requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students
may access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
MacEwan University Faculty of Health & Community Studies admits students into the third year of a four year Bachelor of Social Work
degree. Applicants can gain admission to the Bachelor of Social Work Degree through a University Transfer or Social Work Diploma
route; additional admission criteria and specific courses required.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the MacEwan University Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selec-
tion. A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a MacEwan University Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these
requirements. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may
access the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Saskatoon
Phone: 306.664.7370 (Social Work Student Services)
E-mail: sw.studentservices@uregina.ca
Website: www.uregina.ca/socialwork
University of Regina Faculty of Social Work admits students into the second or third year of a four year Bachelor of Social Work degree.
Applicants can gain admission to the Bachelor of Social Work Degree through a University Transfer or Medicine Hat College Social Work
Diploma route; additional admission criteria and specific courses required.
University Transfer
Students are encouraged to consult the University of Regina Academic calendar regarding admission requirements and course selection.
A Medicine Hat College Academic Advisor or a University Regina Academic Advisor can help students interpret and apply these require-
ments. Students are responsible for making informed course choices as part of their academic degree planning. Students may access
the Transfer Alberta Search Database online to determine Medicine Hat College course equivalents.
Academic Advising Office • Students normally complete all courses as per the sequence
Phone: 403.529.3819 in the program. Courses completed out of sequence will
require completion of prerequisite waiver forms and
Grace Torrance, Program Coordinator (Distance Learning approval from the program coordinator.
Cohort - DL) • Tuition and other fees are charged on a course by course
Phone: 403.529.3949 basis; textbooks and supplies are additional.
E-mail: gtorrance@mhc.ab.ca • Courses offered by DL may have additional start dates (e.g.
September, November, January and March).
Leeanne Sadowsky, Program Coordinator (Onsite Cohort - OS)
Phone: 403.504.3698 Prior Learning Assessment
E-mail: lsadowsky@mhc.ab.ca Individuals with related prior learning obtained during employ-
ment in the Speech Language Pathology field prior to entering the
As a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA), students will Speech Language Pathologist Assistant Diploma may be eligible
find a rewarding career supporting Speech-Language Patholo- for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition. Please refer to
gists (SLPs) in their assessment and treatment of people with the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition portion of the
communication difficulties. Graduates will have the opportunity to calendar for further information regarding this process. Please
help people of all ages to improve their ability to communicate and contact the Articulation and PLAR Coordinator at Medicine Hat
interact with others. College for further information.
For students that want a challenging and fulfilling career with a
Part-Time Program
focus on helping people, the field of speech-language pathology
Students wishing to take an extended or part-time program must
may be ideal. A communication disorder may be evident in a per-
receive approval from the program coordinator(s).
son’s ability to pronounce sounds, to understand what is spoken,
to use vocabulary and grammar skills, to speak without stuttering,
or to use his voice. Illnesses, accidents, strokes, and delayed Career Opportunities
development may be causes of communication difficulties, which
can affect every aspect of a person’s life. Graduates from this program have very high employment rates.
They find employment in both rural and urban locations in most
Working one-on-one and in groups to improve communication
provinces across Canada similar to those experienced in
skills, SLPA’s will have the opportunity to make a positive dif-
practicum training:
ference every day in the lives of children and adults in schools,
• Health regions
clinics and hospitals. Under the supervision of a Speech-Language
• Schools and School Boards
Pathologist, they may provide treatment based on the SLP’s goals,
• Private Agencies
make and develop materials and activities, document and report
results, carry out screenings, maintain equipment, and
assist with administrative duties. Admission Requirements
This program is flexible in that the majority of the first 10 courses
High School Route
are common to the Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physical
High School diploma with a minimum mark of 60% in each of:
Therapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) and SLPA diplomas. This unique
• Biology 30
approach provides students with an excellent core upon which to
• ELA 30-1
build more specific skills depending on their interests. Along with
• Two 30-level subjects, one of which must be a 30-level
extensive classroom training, students will participate in experi-
science, Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
ential learning and practicum training with potential employers in
hospitals, private clinics, homecare settings, schools and commu- Mature Student Route
nity programs.
A minimum mark of 60% in:
This diploma is offered both OS at Medicine Hat College or via DL. • Biology 30
OS is a two-year (five-semester) diploma program, whereas DL is • English 30-1
completed over a longer period of three to five (5) years. Students
may wish to continue on and complete the OTA/PTA diploma after Transfer Student Route
completion of the SLPA diploma. This diploma also transfers to A minimum mark of 60% or a minimum C grade in:
degree programs. • ELA 30-1 or a post-secondary level equivalent
• Biology 30, a post-secondary level equivalent or a university
Distributed Learning (DL) level lab science course
• Students enrolled in the DL must develop a program plan of
study with the Academic Advisor prior to taking any courses. English Language Proficiency
• Students enrolled in the DL, are expected to participate in Students also need to meet English Language Proficiency at a
experiential learning opportunities that are group or individu- higher level than the general college. For the International English
ally based. Students must to travel to Medicine Hat College Language Proficiency System (IELTS) students must have an
or pre-arranged sites for one weekend lab in each of SLPA overall band score of 7.0 with no band score less than 7.0.
212, SLPA 215, and SLPA 216. Fur further information, please
contact the program coordinator (DL cohort).
Graduation Requirements
Students must successfully complete 19 specific courses and meet
attendance, fieldwork and grade requirements as set out in the
program policies.
Transfer
Individual courses transfer to other post-secondary institutions as
outlined in the Alberta Transfer Guide.
Athabasca University
Graduates are eligible to receive up to 60 credits into the Bachelor
of Professional Arts (Human Services). Students should consult
with an AU Advisor for further information.
Working Conditions
Steamfitter/pipefitters work both indoors and outdoors at
physically demanding tasks that often require climbing. They
work approximately 40+ hours a week, with overtime sometimes
required to meet construction deadlines. Construction contractors
may require employees to travel and live in rented accommodation
or at a company on-site camp.
Working Conditions
Welders work in a wide variety of work environments. They may
work outdoors on construction sites or indoors in production and
repair shops. Travel may be required on jobs such as oilfield-
related welding. A 40-hour work week is normal, but overtime is
sometimes required.
There is some risk of injury involved working with torches and hot
metals and the resulting sparks and toxic gases.
Problem-Solving Laboratory
A scheduled period of instruction in which you work on problems
or assignments under the supervision of an instructor. It often
occurs in an environment with special facilities. It may involve
demonstration and practice and may culminate in a public
presentation or display. Individual and group instruction may be
used.
Clinical (CL)
A scheduled period of learning within environment where services
are delivered to clients/patients, under direct or indirect supervi-
sion of an instructor. The instruction occurs in small groups and
the instructor assumes full responsibility for your evaluation and
experientially based learning experience.
Changes to Courses
The College reserves the right to modify or withdraw courses with-
out notice. Not all courses are offered every semester.
Course Descriptions
A course calendar description provides you with general informa-
tion about the content and structure of the course, as well course
prerequisites or corequisites, hours/week, credit value of the
course, transferability, and additional charges (certifications costs).
making. Topics covered include capital budgeting, cost and both a provider and a user of such information, management ac-
revenue allocation, profitability variances, process costing, and counts require skills grounded in cost accounting. The new role of
inventory management. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for management accounting calls for the ability to be a value-adding
both ACCT 328 and ACCT 3228. member of the management team combined with the ability to
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) recognize the importance of, and use of non-financial performance
Credits: 3 measures. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both ACCT
432 and ACCT 4382.
ACCT 422 • Principles of Auditing Hours: 56 hrs (4-0)
Prerequisite: ACCT 211 Credits: 3
This course examines the role of the internal and external auditor
in business and explores the legal and ethical environment of ACCT 3220 • Financial Accounting Practices
auditing. Emphasis is placed on methods and procedures used in Prerequisite: ACCT 113 or ACCT 321
auditing and reporting as they relate to specific financial statement This course builds on the concepts and skills learned in introduc-
areas such as assets, liabilities, equities, revenues, and expenses. tory accounting and prepares the student for the more concep-
Other topics include internal control, risk and materiality, the audit tual approach required for Intermediate Accounting. Accounting
of fraud, and auditing in a computer environment. NOTE: Students students learn to apply the accounting conceptual framework,
cannot receive credit for both ACCT 422 and ACCT 4225. and further develop skills for recording transactions and events by
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) covering revenue recognition, long-term liabilities, partnership ac-
Credits: 3 counting, shareholders’ equity and the cash flow statement. Third
and Fourth years of the BBA program are Mt. Royal University
ACCT 428 • Introduction to Personal and Corporate courses. The numbering system is based upon their guidelines.
Income Tax students register through Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students
Prerequisite: ACCT 211 cannot receive credit for both ACCT 320 and ACCT 3220.
This course covers Canadian income tax laws affecting individuals Hours: 56 hrs (4-0)
and corporations. Topics include the computation of individual and Credits: 3
corporate income tax, taxable income, taxes payable, corporate
distributions, taxation of capital gains, and the preparation of cor- ACCT 3221 • Intermediate Accounting I
porate and personal tax returns. NOTE: Students cannot receive Prerequisite: ACCT 113 or ACCT 321
credit for both ACCT 428 and ACCT 4280. This course examines issues and problems related to GAAP
Hours: 56 hrs (3-1) for income determination and revenue recognition. International
Credits: 3 Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Accounting
standards for Private Enterprises {ASPE) relating to recognition,
ACCT 431 • Advanced Financial Accounting measurement, and financial statement presentation of assets are
Prerequisite: ACCT 213 addressed. Third and Fourth years of the BBA program are Mt.
This is an advanced course in financial accounting that covers Royal University courses. The numbering system is based upon
the following areas: intercompany investments, business combina- their guidelines. Students register through Medicine Hat College.
tions and related issues, joint ventures, foreign currency trans- NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both ACCT 211 and
actions, and financial reporting. ACCT 431 builds on concepts ACCT 3221.
learned in introductory and intermediate accounting courses. Hours: 56 hrs (3-1)
Students can expect to develop an understanding of the concepts Credits: 3
underlying these topics and to demonstrate an ability to complete
numerical problems. Student should also be able to evaluate ACCT 3224 • Managerial Accounting I
alternative accounting treatments and use judgement in analyz- Prerequisite: ACCT 111 or ACCT 321
ing. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both ACCT 431 and Introduction to the production and use of accounting data for
ACCT 4381. operational planning and control; special decision making and
Hours: 56 hrs (4-0) product costing; examination of cost behaviour patterns; methods
Credits: 3 of cost accumulation, cost estimation, and other topics. Third and
Fourth years of the BBA program are Mt. Royal University courses.
ACCT 432 • Advanced Managerial Accounting The numbering system is based upon their guidelines. Students
Prerequisite: ACCT 328 or consent of the department register through Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot
This course uses cases extensively and introduces advanced receive credit for both ACCT 215 and ACCT 3224.
management accounting practices focused on helping managers Hours: 56 hrs (4-0)
achieve operational excellence, formulate and implement new Credits: 3
strategies, and motivate organizational performance. The course
covers current and topical management accounting practices ACCT 3228 • Management Accounting II
being adopted by companies within a variety of business environ- Prerequisite: ACCT 215 or ACCT 323 or ACCT 3224
ments and the changing contexts therein. Management accounting This course examines various costing methods and analytical
is a discipline that requires analysis and interpretation of relevant tools used by management accountants to provide informa-
information for use by management in planning and controlling tion and recommendations relevant to short-term and long-term
the organization’s activities, problem solving, decision-making, decision making. Topics covered include capital budgeting, cost
and in assuring the proper use of organizational resources. As and revenue allocation, profitability variances, process costing,
and inventory management. Third and Fourth years of the BBA
program are Mt. Royal University courses. The numbering system ACCT 4381 • Advanced Financial Accounting
is based upon their guidelines. Students register through Medicine Prerequisite: ACCT 213 or ACCT 4222
Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both ACCT This is an advanced course in financial accounting that covers the
328 and ACCT 3228. following areas: intercompany investments, business combinations
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) and related issues, joint ventures, foreign currency transactions,
Credits: 3 and financial reporting. ACCT 4381 builds on concepts learned in
introductory and intermediate accounting courses. Students can
ACCT 4222 • Intermediate Accounting II expect to develop an understanding of the concepts underlying
Prerequisite: ACCT 211 or ACCT 3221 these topics and to demonstrate an ability to complete numerical
This course provides an in-depth analysis of accounting theory problems. Student should also be able to evaluate alternative
and principles related to the reporting of short-term and long-term accounting treatments and use judgement in analyzing. Third and
liabilities, leases, pensions, corporate income taxes, shareholders’ Fourth years of the BBA program are Mt. Royal University courses.
equity, complex financial instruments, earnings per share, the cash The numbering system is based upon their guidelines. Students
flow statement, and accounting changes and error analysis. Inter- register through Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot
national Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Accounting receive credit for both ACCT 431 and ACCT 4381.
Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) relating to recognition, Hours: 56 hrs (4-0)
measurement, and financial statement presentation of liabilities Credits: 3
and equity are addressed. Third and Fourth years of the BBA
program are Mt. Royal University courses. The numbering system ACCT 4382 • Advanced Managerial Accounting
is based upon their guidelines. Students register through Medicine Prerequisite: (ACCT 213 or ACCT 4222) and ACCT 3228
Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both ACCT This course uses cases extensively and introduces advanced
213 and ACCT 4222. management accounting practices focused on helping managers
Hours: 56 hrs (3-1) achieve operational excellence, formulate and implement new
Credits: 3 strategies, and motivate organizational performance. The course
covers current and topical management accounting practices
ACCT 4225 • Principles of Auditing being adopted by companies within a variety of business environ-
Prerequisite: ACCT 211 or ACCT 3221 ments and the changing contexts therein.
This course examines the role of the internal and external auditor Management accounting is a discipline that requires analysis
in business and explores the legal and ethical environment of and interpretation of relevant information for use by management
auditing. Emphasis is placed on methods and procedures used in in planning and controlling the organization’s activities, prob-
auditing and reporting as they relate to specific financial statement lem solving, decision-making, and in assuring the proper use of
areas such as assets, liabilities, equities, revenues, and expenses. organizational resources. As both a provider and a user of such
Other topics include internal control, risk and materiality, the audit information, management accounts require skills grounded in cost
of fraud, and auditing in a computer environment. Third and Fourth accounting. The new role of management accounting calls for the
years of the BBA program are Mt. Royal University courses. The ability to be a value-adding member of the management team
numbering system is based upon their guidelines. Students regis- combined with the ability to recognize the importance of, and use
ter through Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot receive of non-financial performance measures. Third and Fourth years of
credit for both ACCT 422 and ACCT 4225. the BBA program are Mt. Royal University courses. The numbering
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) system is based upon their guidelines. Students register through
Credits: 3 Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for
both ACCT 432 and ACCT 4382.
ACCT 4280 • Introduction to Personal & Corporate Hours: 56 hrs (4-0)
Income Tax Credits: 3
Prerequisite: ACCT 211 or ACCT 3221 or consent of the
department
This course covers Canadian income tax laws affecting individuals
ADAE (Advanced Aeronautics)
and corporations. Topics include the computation of individual and
corporate income tax, taxable income, taxes payable, corporate ADAE 200 • Advanced Aeronautics
distributions, taxation of capital gains, and the preparation of cor- This course will allow the student to understand the Theory of
porate and personal tax returns. Third and Fourth years of the BBA Flight from basic to advanced flight. In this course, the student will
program are Mt. Royal University courses. The numbering system learn Principles of Flight, Airfoils, Forces Acting on Airfoils, Propel-
is based upon their guidelines. Students register through Medicine lers, Wing Design, Load Factor, Stability, Flight Controls, Super-
Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both ACCT sonic Aerodynamics, High Speed Aerodynamics, and The Effect of
428 and ACCT 4280. In-Flight Icing. This course will allow the student to understand the
Hours: 56 hrs (3-1) How and Why of Flight.
Credits: 3 Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
AGEC (Agroecology) AGEC 220 • Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing for
Landscape Ecology
AGEC 120 • Agroecology I Prerequisite: AGEC 130, BIOL 255,
Corequisite: BIOL 255 This course introduces students to methods for remote sensing of
Examination of how ecological principles and processes apply to the Earth, and how spatial analysis can applied to landscape ecol-
agroecosystems, including abiotic factors, biotic factors, genetic ogy and agriculture. Major course topics include electromagnetic
conservation and diversity, succession, and energy flows. The radiation, spectral and spatial properties, sensor characteristics,
course combines theory with lab and field-based exercises to ex- accuracy assessment, image processing, and spatial analysis
plore and understand the sustainability of agricultural production. methods. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit in both AGEC
Hours: 70 hrs (3-2) 220 and EVSC 336.
Credits: 4 Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
Credits: 4
AGEC 130 • Introduction to Geographic Information Science
Introduction to Geographic Information Science (GIS). This course AGEC 230 • Forage and Cropping Systems
introduces the creation, management, and analysis of digital spa- Prerequisite: AGEC 130, BIOL 254
tial data. Topics include data models and representation, relational This course integrates biological, economic, sociological, and
databases, analytical models, error, accuracy and precision, map technical aspects of cropping systems around the world. Topics
standards, and data translation (Google Earth, CADD, and other include: designing resource-efficient cropping systems, soil quality
data standards). QGIS—a free and open-source GIS—will be and fertility, tillage, water quality concerns, nitrogen use efficiency,
used for the course. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for legumes and cover crops, and the implications of climate change
both EVSC 238 and AGEC 130. and elevated carbon dioxide on agroecosystems.
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 4 Credits: 3
AGEC 140 • Integrated Vegetation Management AGEC 240 • Climate and Ecosystems
Prerequisite: BIOL 254 Prerequisite: AGEC 130, BIOL 255
Integrated vegetation management uses an understanding of plant An introduction to the physical and biological processes that form
ecology to manage vegetation in a variety of effective, economi- long-term meteorological patterns. Topics include energy and radi-
cal and environmentally responsible ways to manage weeds in ation, wind, temperature, precipitation, evapotranspiration, climate
agricultural and horticultural settings. You are introduced to the classification, soil-plant-water interactions, and climate change.
classification, importance, growth and dispersal of weeds and inva- Hours: 70 hrs (3-2)
sive plant species. Identification of common Western Canadian Credits: 4
weeds are emphasized. Strategies and techniques are discussed
for the cultural, biological, chemical, and mechanical management AGEC 250 • Soil Ecology
of weeds and invasive species. Prerequisite: SOSC 213
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) The course describes the role of soil organisms and the decom-
Credits: 4 position of organic matter for plant nutrition. Topics include soil
energy flows, structure and diversity of soil fauna, composting,
AGEC 200 • Research Methods vermiculture, mycoculture, and biogeochemical cycling.
Prerequisite: BIOL 254 Hours: 70 hrs (3-2)
This course covers sampling methods and procedures for collect- Credits: 4
ing and analyzing environmental parameters, including soil, water,
vegetation, and general agroecosystem functions. Basic QA/QC AGEC 260 • Horticulture Methods
procedures are discussed, and basic statistical analysis (descrip- Prerequisite: AGEC 140, BIOL 254
tive statistics, t tests, ANOVAs) is introduced. MS Excel and R are Horticulture theory and methods including: identification of eco-
used in labs. nomically important horticulture crops in Alberta and Medicine Hat/
Hours: 70 hrs (2-3) Redcliff, propagation methods, cultivation media (soil, soilless),
Credits: 4 horticultural cropping systems, and appropriate integrated pest
management techniques.
AGEC 210 • Range & Holistic Management Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 254, BIOL 255, ECON 201 Credits: 4
This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of
rangeland conservation and ecosystem-based management. AGEC 270 • Wetland Ecology & Management
This course examines the effects of grazing and browsing on the Prerequisite: AGEC 220, BIOL 254, EREC 230
biophysical components of rangeland ecosystems, including soils, Wetlands are ecologically and agriculturally important ecosystems
plants, plant communities, and wildlife interactions. Range inven- within Alberta. They are subject to protection, conservation, and
tory and range health methods are also covered. compensation policies, which require in depth knowledge of their
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) structure, function, and classification. Topics include wetland
Credits: 4 classification and remote sensing, biogeochemical processes,
ecological succession, and the Alberta wetland policy. Human
constructed wetlands and their design will also be discussed.
Hours: 56 hrs (2-2)
Credits: 3
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AGEC - ANTH
ARDE 396 • Applied Art and Design I ARDR 341 • Drawing III
Prerequisite: ARDE 333 or ARVC 333 Prerequisite: ARDR 243
With studies in the theory and practice of art and design for the This course offers theory and practice of drawing at an inter-
professional, this course emphasizes exploration and experimen- mediate level involving an extended range of drawing media, with
tation in visual production. *Restricted to students in the Applied a focus primarily on the human figure.
Degree program. Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) Credits: 4
Credits: 4
ARDR 343 • Drawing IV
ARDE 495 • Applied Art and Design - Work Term II Prerequisite: ARDR 341
Prerequisite: ARDE 394 or ARVC 394 & ARDE 395 or Course focuses on the theory and practice of advanced drawing,
ARVC 395 emphasizing the development of personal style through mixed
This field study provides the student further opportunity to apply art media drawing approaches.
and design concepts within industry. The work term is designed to Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
allow the student to continue to develop proficiency in a work envi- Credits: 4
ronment. *Restricted to students in the Applied Degree program.
Total tuition for this course is $814.16. ARED (Art Education)
Hours: 4 mths (0-35P)
Credits: 15 ARED 310 • Introductory Art Experience for Teachers I
This course focuses on both individual and group inquiry into the
ARDE 496 • Applied Art and Design II educational potential of visual art for young children’s develop-
Prerequisite: ARDE 396 or ARVC 396 ment. Particular attention is given to exploring media and
The course offers the student further studies in the theory and teaching strategies with 18 hours of classroom experience. In
practice of applied art and design. order to ensure the safety of children in the classrooms, local
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) school jurisdictions require that student teachers submit a current
Credits: 4 Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and an
Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record Check. It is also
ARDE 498 • Special Projects and Exhibition I recommended that student teachers possess a current Emergency
Prerequisite: ARDE 395 or ARVC 395 and ARDE 396 or or Standard First Aid Certificate and that Health Immunization
ARVC 396 Records are up to date. NOTE: Registration priority is given to
This course offers an in-depth study of the art and design field Education students.
culminating in a body of work intended for display in the graduation Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
exhibition. The work made for exhibition is to be accompanied by Credits: 4
an essay.
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) ARED 311 • Introductory Art Experiences for Teachers II
Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ARED 310
Continuation of ARED 310. In order to ensure the safety of
ARDE 499 • Special Projects and Exhibition II children in the classrooms, local school jurisdictions may require
Prerequisite: ARDE 395 or ARVC 395 and ARDE 396 or that student teachers submit a current Police Information Check
ARVC 396 with Vulnerable Sector Search and an Alberta Children’s Services
In this course the student will focus on the planning, marketing and Intervention Record Check. It is also recommended that student
curatorial elements of a major exhibition, as well as the preparation teachers possess a current Emergency or Standard First Aid
of other elements related to the final graduation exhibition, such as Certificate and that Health Immunization Records are up to date.
the portfolio book and web portfolio. Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) Credits: 4
Credits: 4
AREL 338 • Interactive Media I design as part of the user experience. Industry
Prerequisite: ARFN 231 & ARFN 234 recognized applications will be used as tools to produce student-
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of led digital solutions for real-world scenarios.
interactive media, with a focus on motion design. Hands on Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
projects will guide students through essential tools of time-baaed Credits: 4
media. Adobe Photoshop and After Effects will be learned through
a series of projects that examine how we can use these tools to AREL 467 • Video II
communicate. Emerging media and technologies will be explored, Prerequisite: AREL 365
then evaluated for their effectiveness to communicate messages. This course offers further studies in the theory and practice of
Interactive Media I opens up new avenues for graphic designers time-based narrative and video production.
and artists to explore digital technologies, Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) Credits: 4
Credits: 4
AREL 475 • The Studio Portrait
AREL 365 • Video I Prerequisite: AREL 365 or ARPH 335
Prerequisite: ARFN 231 & ARDR 241 This course examines the photographic portrait through the means
This course offers the student an introduction to time-based of both still images and time-based imagery. Students will benefit
narrative and video production. The topics of study include: script, from an examination of both commercial studio practice and
storyboard, sound recording, camera technique, lighting, and post- portraiture in a contemporary art context. There is an emphasis
production in a digital environment. on the staged or constructed image. Students will be expected to
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) produce a portfolio and participate in an end of semester public
Credits: 4 exhibition.
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
AREL 370 • Sound Design I Credits: 4
Prerequisite: ARFN 231 & ARFN 234
This course explores sound design with an emphasis on
experimental practice. The course serves as an introduction to the
ARFA (Art Fine Arts)
history of sound design, experimental music, and sound ARFA 304 • Sculpture I
technologies. Topics will include composition, arrangement, use Prerequisite: ARFN 233 & ARDR 241
and integration of both concrete and synthetic sound, and aspects This course explores notions of sculpture and considers a range
of noise and aleatoric sound and specialization. The course of material. Students are introduced to the usage and application
consists of two interrelated components: a lecture/theoretical of power tools and the safety requirements of the wood shop.
component and studio practice. The practical aspects of mould construction and casting are
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) presented in a variety of materials. Light, sound and kinetic
Credits: 4 aspects of sculpture may arise.
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
AREL 429 • Design for Web II
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: AREL 329
Web II reinforces the process learned in Web Design I, then ARFA 305 • 3D Design I
extends into deeper topics using advanced web tools. Students will Prerequisite: ARFN 233 or ARFA 304
have the opportunity to design, develop, and maintain their own This course serves as an introduction to the materials, concepts
online space with iterative updates. This course provides students and techniques of three-dimensional design. Students learn a
with practical experience in the day-to-day maintenance of a web- variety of presentation techniques while solving functional design
site in conjunction with exploring current design trends. Students problems. Spatial awareness, conceptual development, craft
will be introduced to new tools and design methodologies that skills, innovative use of materials and basic functionality are
make their workflow easier and allow them to produce interactive considered in the areas of furniture, fashion and architectural
web pages. Pre-production, production, and post-production will design.
be experienced by the student for an encompassing web design Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
experience. Web Design II is the beginning of exciting online Credits: 4
projects.
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) ARFA 351 • Painting I
Credits: 4 Prerequisite: ARFN 231 & ARDR 241
This course is an introduction to a variety of stylistic and con-
AREL 438 • Interactive Media II
ceptual approaches to painting. Students are encouraged to
Prerequisite: AREL 338
investigate colour theory and to explore ways in which paint can
Interactive Media II advances students’ knowledge of media
be manipulated physically in relation to a surface.
design. This course focuses on interactive experiences that are
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
functional and engaging for the user, as well as looking forward to
Credits: 4
emerging technologies and the future of interactive projects. Stu-
dents will revisit the fundamentals of interaction design, and visual
structure of the Sun; and the formation of the solar system. Extra- modern biochemical techniques for analysis of biochemical
solar planets and/or life in the universe may also be discussed. molecules including carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, and
NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both ASTR 201 and enzymes.
ASTR 1101. Hours: 70 hrs (3-4/2)
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Credits: 4
Credits: 3
Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format BEET (Built Environment Engineering Technology)
ASTR 1101 • The Solar System
This is primarily a descriptive course aimed at non- BEET 201 • Digital Design & Presentation
science students. Conceptual understanding will be stressed over Prerequisite: CADD 122
strict mathematical derivation. The topics covered in this course This course is an introduction to the preparation of design presen-
emphasize astronomy in our own solar neighborhood. Topics tation graphics using modeling and design applications. Methods
include the Sun, the terrestrial and Jovian planets and their moons, and concepts of design presentation graphics at various phases of
comets, asteroids, as well as the formation of the solar system. a project such as new construction and as-built drawings as part of
This course is a Mt. Royal University course for students in their the construction process are discussed. This course will reinforce
Third and Fourth year. The numbering system is based upon understanding of the fundamentals of mechanical design, building
their guidelines. Students register through Medicine Hat College. design and civil design technology and detailing while providing
NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both ASTR 201 and opportunities to explore presentation skills and technical drawings.
ASTR 1101. Hours: 84 hrs (0-6)
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Credits: 4
Credits: 3
BEET 231 • Mechanical Design II
Prerequisite: CADD 102 & CADD 122 & CADD 132
AUDA (Audiology) This course will examine the design of mechanical systems,
analysis of components and systems operation, and manu-
AUDA 212 • Introduction to Audiology
Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in KNES 265 or any 200
facturing materials. We will prepare drawings and models
level LING & TAPC 111 & TAPC 112 & TAPC 113 in accordance with recognized standards and regulations.
The course provides the basic knowledge required by an Audi- Using the latest software and technology, we will simulate real
ology Assistant in understanding sound acoustics and hearing world scenarios that reinforce mechanical design principles.
disorders. Practical opportunities will be provided for introductory Advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies such as
audiology assistant learning. 3D printing, scanning, laser cutting, CNC
Hours: 60 hrs (3-1.25) machining, coding and robotics are applied.
Credits: 3 Hours: 84 hrs (2-4)
Credits: 4
BCEM (Biochemistry)
BEET 232 • Mechanical Design III
BCEM 200 • Introduction to Biochemistry Prerequisite: BEET 231
Prerequisite: CHEM 201 & CHEM 250 Students will be exposed to the design and selection of various
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the machine components and machine drive systems such as
principles of biochemistry and a foundation of the major biomol- shafts, keys, gears, bearings, fasteners, bolted and welded
ecules and biopolymers while integrating their function to the connections. A design project is completed utilizing calcula-
maintenance of the living world. Topics include nucleic acids, tions for the selection of machine elements, sizing of compo-
protein structure and function, enzymes, biological membranes, nents including a set of working drawings and specifications.
and carbohydrate, lipid, and nitrogen metabolism. The theory of Advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies such as
protein-based experimental techniques such as SDS-PAGE and 3D printing, scanning, laser cutting, CNC machining, coding,
chromatography will also be covered. and robotics are applied.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Hours: 98 hrs (2-5)
Credits: 3
Credits: 4
BCEM 393 • Introduction to Biochemical Molecules
Prerequisite: BIOL 311 & CHEM 250 or permission of the Dean BEET 242 • Piping and Control Systems
The course focuses on the structure and function of the various Prerequisite: CADD 102 & CADD 122
biomolecules observed in life on Earth; nucleic acids, amino acids, This course examines process plant design and drafting practices
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and enzymes, with an emphasis on relating to piping materials, valves, equipment, vessels, and loca-
protein structure and enzyme catalysis. Carbohydrate, lipid and tions according to governing regulations and specifications. Topics
nitrogen metabolism are also covered. The laboratory instructs will include fluid mechanics and the components and integration of
control systems for mechanical and electrical applications. Using
current software and technology we will explore topics including:
flow diagrams, isometric & orthographic drawings, engineered sup- BEET 281 • Building Design II
ports, and 3D virtual models. Prerequisite: CADD 102 & CADD 122 & CADD 182
Hours: 98 hrs (2-5) Technology, terminology, standard building practices and technical
Credits: 4 drafting standards for residential building design and construction
are addressed as students learn and practice fundamental aspects
BEET 261 • Civil Design II of design, planning and construction. Current 3D modeling and
Prerequisite: CADD 102 & CADD 122 & CADD 161 drafting software is utilized. Students are introduced to pertinent
Students are introduced to civil engineering design concepts using building codes, municipal standards, and design practices as they
various civil design software tools. Students will be introduced to progress through course work. Topics include floor plan design,
the principles and applications of Geographic Information Systems elevation drawings, foundation plan, building sections, schedules,
(GIS) and components of GIS. Collection of data and manipulation structural design and construction details.
of the data into information including how to effectively display that Hours: 84 hrs (2-4)
information with presentation and mapping tools will be explored. Credits: 4
Civil engineering topics in the area of urban planning, and subdivi-
sion layout will be introduced. Students will have the opportunity BEET 282 • Building Design III
to explore how various sources of data are collected and utilized to Prerequisite: BEET 281
document and solve various civil engineering problems. An advanced course introducing topics and theories related to
Hours: 84 hrs (2-4) commercial building design and construction. Students will build
Credits: 4 on knowledge in areas of technology, terminology and standards
while advancing their knowledge of design, planning, detailing and
BEET 262 • Civil Design III construction processes. Advanced topics include Barrier Free de-
Prerequisite: BEET 261 sign, occupant safety, communications (oral, written, and graphic),
An advanced course developing the theories and practices com- reporting and coordination as students work both individually and
mon in municipal engineering applications. Design and drafting in team environments. Current 3D modeling and drafting software;
projects may include surface drainage, storm sewer, sanitary and pertinent building codes, municipal standards, and design
sewer, basic roadway design/layout, water system layout, and GIS practices are addressed.
applications. Municipal topics such as specifications and standards Hours: 98 hrs (2-5)
are discussed with examples of Urban Planning and Transporta- Credits: 4
tion design to help reinforce good municipal design. Computer
design software is utilized to reinforce traditional design/drafting BIOL (Biology)
procedures. Project management techniques specific to municipal
design and supervision of construction will be reviewed for various BIOL 020 • General Biology Topics
infrastructure projects. Prerequisite: SCIE 010 & (ENGL 010 or ENGL 013)
Hours: 98 hrs (2-5) BIOL 020 builds on the introductory concepts of cell structure and
Credits: 4 function, transport of matter and cell specialization from SCIE
010. The exchange of matter and energy with the environment is
BEET 271 • Design Strategies investigated at the cellular level in several human systems and at
Prerequisite: CADD 132 & CADD 161 & CADD 182 the population and ecosystem level. Lab work is required.
Through case studies, hands-on projects and theoretical knowl- Hours: 84 hrs (4-2)
edge this course introduces the student to essential skills in the Credits: 4
engineering design and development process. Concepts and Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format
processes such as project management, teamwork and communi-
cation are addressed as students learn about critical phases of the BIOL 030 • Matriculation Biology
design and development process such as understanding the de- Prerequisite: BIOL 020
sign requirements, identifying stakeholder constraints, generating BIOL 030 continues the investigation of human systems begun
alternatives, and communicating the design. Students will apply in BIOL 020 by focusing on the continuity of life, regulation and
engineering theory and technology to explore, model, prototype, coordination of human systems, cell division, genetics and
and present product designs for the built environment. molecular biology. Dynamics of growth and change in populations
Hours: 84 hrs (2-4) and communities will be introduced. Lab work is required.
Credits: 4 Hours: 84 hrs (4-2)
Credits: 4
BEET 272 • Technical Design - Capstone Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format
Prerequisite: BEET 271
Corequisite: BEET 232 & BEET 262 & BEET 282 BIOL 152 • Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses
Students will research, prepare, and present a major technical This course offers an introduction to normal structure and function
report that will apply to one of the related disciplines of engineer- of the human body, using a body systems approach.
ing technology for the built environment; building construction, Hours: 90 hrs (6-0) 15 wks
mechanical engineering or civil engineering. The technical report Credits: 4
is based on research, presentation techniques, technical content,
and written style with a specific emphasis on communication.
Hours: 84 hrs (2-4)
Credits: 4
BIOL 205 • The Organization and Diversity of Life BIOL 258 • Zoology
Introduction to fundamental concepts that are the basis for life on Prerequisite: BIOL 30 is recommended
earth. These concepts include the central dogma, metabolism, This course is a comparative survey of the animal kingdom, with
inheritance, microbial threats and the immune system, bioinformat- emphasis on the classification, adaptation, morphology, and
ics, and cellular function. They will be addressed from the physiology of vertebrates. Laboratory studies involve the structural
perspective of current issues and questions pertinent to our global and functional adaptations of vertebrates, and recognition and
existence. NOTE: Not open for credit to majors or minors in identification of vertebrate taxa.
Biological Sciences. Credit for only one of BIOL 205 and BIOL 231 Hours: 70 hrs (3-2)
will be allowed. Credits: 4
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3 BIOL 259 • Aquatic Ecology
Prerequisite: BIOL 30 is recommended
BIOL 221 • Evolution This course is a study of abiotic and biotic interactions in the fresh-
Prerequisite: BIOL 231 & BIOL 233 water aquatic environment. This includes the physical and
This course discusses the principles underlying evolutionary chemical characteristics of streams and lakes and the classifica-
change and resulting outcomes in biological systems. Topics tion, morphology, identification, and ecology of aquatic
include population genetics, variation, natural selection, sexual invertebrates and vertebras. Laboratory studies emphasize
selection, adaptation, speciation, extinction, human evolution and the study of aquatic organisms and their interaction. This course
fossil evidence. includes an applied field component.
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) Hours: 70 hrs (3-2)
Credits: 4 Credits: 4
BIOL 231 • Introduction to Biology I BIOL 275 • Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Prerequisite: BIOL 30 & CHEM 30 or permission of the Dean Prerequisite: BIOL 30 is recommended
This course examines the cellular basis of life of eukaryotic and BIOL 275 and BIOL 277 are designed to give a thorough basic
prokaryotic cells, including biomolecules, cell structure and func- knowledge of the structure and function of the human body.
tion, cellular energies, cell reproduction, genetics, and related BIOL 275 begins by examining the levels of organization (atom
molecular biology. NOTE: Credit for only one of BIOL 205 or through organ systems) of the human body, then explores four
BIOL 231 will be allowed. organ systems in detail. These systems include: the skeletal and
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) muscular systems that support and protect the body, and make
Credits: 4 movement possible; and the endocrine and nervous systems
which integrates and coordinates body function. Some disorders of
BIOL 233 • Introduction to Biology II each systems are explored.
Prerequisite: BIOL 30 & CHEM 30 Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
This course examines the evolutionary biology, phylogeny, and Credits: 4
organismic biology of plants and animals. In the laboratory, various
taxons are introduced with a focus on the diversity, form, and BIOL 277 • Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology II
function of plants and major Metazoan phyla. Prerequisite: BIOL 275
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) This course examines the organ systems not studied in BIOL 275,
Credits: 4 including the special senses, integumentry, digestive, respiratory,
circulatory, lymphatic, urinary systems, and the male and female
BIOL 254 • Plant Taxonomy reproductive systems. Some disorders of each system will be
This course examines the major plant divisions with an emphasis explored.
on the morphology, taxonomy, ecology and reproductive biology Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
of angiosperms and gymnosperms. Identification keys to flora of Credits: 4
Western Canada are used during the course. You are required
to submit a plant collection. Labs emphasize morphological and BIOL 305 • The Human Organism
anatomical characteristics of major plant families. A portion of Prerequisite: BIOL 30 or BIOL 205
laboratory hours will be assigned to field trips. Introduction to the function of the human body. The interaction
Hours: 70 hrs (3-2) of body systems with diet, pathogens and environmental agents
Credits: 4 is discussed as it relates to health and disease. New advances
in biotechnology, as they relate to the study of humans at the
BIOL 255 • Ecology molecular levels, are also discussed. Topics covered include an
This course is a study of the interactions between organisms and introduction to the technology and the social aspects of organ
their environment at the individual, population, community and transplants, embryo manipulation, and genetic engineering.
ecosystem levels. Labs concentrate on basic ecological principles NOTE: Not open for credit to majors and minors of Biological
and the collection and analysis of field data for determining the Sciences.
distribution and abundance of organisms in their environment. A Hours: 56 hrs (3-1T)
field trip is a component of the lab. Credits: 3
Hours: 70 hrs (3-2)
Credits: 4
BIOL 311 • Principles of Genetics BMAT 183 • Business Math and Statistics
Prerequisite: BIOL 231 & BIOL 233 or permission of the Dean. BMAT 183 will focus on the uses of data in realistic business
The course addresses the chromosomal and molecular basis for applications and problems. Topics include using data for decision
the transmission and function of genes through various topics: making, using numbers, graphs and tables to describe data,
Patterns of inheritance, including Mendelian genetics, segregation probabilities, sampling distributions, and other statistical
and recombination, sex linkage and human genetics; the structure techniques applied to data and business situations.
and function of the genetic material including complementation and Hours: 56 hrs (4-0)
regulation of gene expression; the construction of genetic Credits: 3
and physical maps of genes; gene and chromosome mutation;
molecular genetics and modern DNA technologies including BOTA (Botany)
genome sequencing and genetic engineering. Many selected
organisms are used in the laboratory to illustrate relevant genetic BOTA 205 • Introduction to Botany
principles. An overview of the structure, function, biology and diversity of
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) organisms included in the Plant Kingdom including algae, fungi
Credits: 4 and lichens. Emphasis is on reproduction, development, structural
and functional innovations of vascular plants in their environment.
BIOL 313 • Introduction to Ecology and Evolution Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 231 & BIOL 233 or permission of the Dean Credits: 4
An examination of evolutionary and ecological concepts that
explain the interactions of organisms at the individual, popula-
tion, community and ecosystem levels with their biotic and abiotic CADD (Computer Aided Drafting and
environment. Labs and field trips explore ecological principles and Design)
the collection and interpretation of data.
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) CADD 101 • Drafting I
Credits: 4 In this foundational course, students are introduced to the tools
and techniques of drafting and technical illustration. Sketching,
BIOL 321 • Mechanisms of Evolution freehand lettering, line work, drafting nomenclature and docu-
Prerequisite: BIOL 231 & BIOL 233 ment layout, applying proper techniques to create and dimension
This course discusses the mechanisms underlying micro and single view and multi-view drawings. Using Autodesk AutoCAD®,
macroevolutionary outcomes in biological systems. Topics include and/or other current drafting applications students are introduced
population genetics, variation, natural selection, sexual selection, to the drawing environment in metric and imperial units based
adaptation, speciation, extinction and fossil evidence. on common drafting standards. The use of scales, line weight,
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) dimensioning techniques and standards will be applied to all draw-
Credits: 4 ings, manual or digital. Other common computer applications and
productivity software such as word-processing, spreadsheet and
BIOL 331 • Introduction to Cellular & Molecular Biology presentation applications will be introduced. File management,
Prerequisite: BIOL 311 and CHEM 250 or permission of the basic commands, editing, styles, layer creation, entity verification
Dean and printing will be used to develop drawings, documents and
The course addresses the principles of cellular structure and func- presentations.
tion through various topics: membrane structure and transport; Hours: 70 hrs (2-3)
intracellular compartments and communication; cytoskeleton; Credits: 4
interaction of cells with their neighbors and their environment;
pattern formation during embryogenesis; the regulation and dys- CADD 102 • Drafting II
regulation of cell proliferation; and stem cells and tissue renewal. Prerequisite: CADD 101
The tutorial will introduce students to modern microscopic tech- Building on the foundational skills developed in CADD 101,
niques such as confocal and electron microscopy. students will advance their manual and digital drafting, com-
Hours: 56 hrs (3-1T) munication, and presentation skills as they continue to reinforce
Credits: 3 and expand their theoretical knowledge. Topics include isometric
projections, cross-sections, multi-view drawings, drawing layout,
BMAT (Business Math) annotation, document sharing – both hard copy and electronic.
Hours: 70 hrs (2-3)
BMAT 182 • Mathematics for Business I Credits: 4
This course teaches the application of mathematical principles
and concepts used in business. Key subject areas covered include
break-even analysis, mark-up pricing, simple and compound
interest applications, future and present value of money, and
amortization scheduling principles.
Hours: 56 hrs (4-0)
Credits: 3
CADD 121 • CADD Applications I contour maps; interpretation of survey notes to complete Civil
Students will be introduced to various drafting, design and techni- engineering drawings. Aerial photo interpretations, map reference,
cal illustration software such as Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Inventor, map location grids and interpretation of topographical features are
and Adobe Photoshop. The user interface, tools, model develop- discussed.
ment, workflows, file management and presentation layout will Hours: 84 hrs (2-4)
be addressed to produce basic design, working, and presenta- Credits: 4
tion drawings in the engineering drafting and design disciplines.
Advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies such as CADD 172 • Sustainability & Systems Thinking
3D printing, scanning, laser cutting, CNC machining, coding, and Students are introduced to sustainability concepts and programs;
robotics may be introduced. and are given the opportunity to discuss and explore sustain-
Hours: 84 hrs (2-4) ability as it relates to the built environment. Systems Thinking is
Credits: 4 introduced as a means to think critically, understand and discuss
sustainability topics.
CADD 122 • CADD Applications II Hours: 56 hrs (2-2)
Prerequisite: CADD 121 Credits: 3
With a focus on advanced design and drafting theory and technol-
ogy, students will advance their understanding of the fundamental CADD 173 • Construction Methods
design concepts and software to develop 3D and 2D technical This course presents the functions, concepts, and drawings related
drawings and models. Advanced manufacturing and emerging to construction methods for projects in the mechanical design,
technologies such as 30 printing, scanning, laser cutting, CNC civil design and building design disciplines. Students will have
machining, coding, and robotics may be introduced. the opportunity to explore these topics for various components of
Hours: 84 hrs (2-4) the built environment while incorporating the appropriate codes
Credits: 4 and specifications. The essential theories of project manage-
ment as they relate to the engineering environment within the
CADD 132 • Mechanical Design I - Applied Physics confines of owner specifications and applicable codes will be
Prerequisite: CADD 101 & CADD 173 explored. Students will be introduced to the project manager’s role
This course will examine statics and strength of materials. in the process of coordinating people and projects using various
CADD applications will be used as a tool to explore and visual- management methods including but not limited to: work breakdown
ize problems and solutions to mechanical and physics problems. structures, project scheduling, estimating, contract administration,
Topics will include force vectors, force system resultants, moment management of change, quality, safety and risk management.
of a force, equilibrium of a rigid body, frictional forces, structural Hours: 56 hrs (2-2)
analysis, simple trusses, frames and machines, center of gravity, Credits: 3
centroid and moment of inertia, strain, stress, mechanical proper-
ties of materials and Hooke’s law. CADD 174 • CADD Labs
Hours: 84 hrs (2-4) This course will provide students with an interdisciplinary oppor-
Credits: 4 tunity to work hands-on in a lab environment in order to gain practi-
cal experience related to one or more disciplines related to the en-
CADD 151 • Technical Communication gineering of the built environment. Opportunities may include one
This course prepares students for written, visual and oral com- or more of visual communications, business, plumbing, electrical,
munication for technology disciplines. The primary focus of this welding, pipe-fitting, carpentry, automotive/heavy equipment, or
course is to develop the skills to write and format a technical report other interactions with external partners. Issues and topics relating
to industry accreditation standards as well as developing the use to workplace health and safety will also be addressed.
of engineering terminology correctly and accurately in written Hours: 70 hrs (0-5)
and oral communication. Particular emphasis is placed on the Credits: 4
language, structure, content and graphic presentation required for
technical reports. Students will develop research skills, becoming CADD 182 • Building Design I - Building Systems
familiar with technical journals, and literature. Students will learn Prerequisite: CADD 101 & CADD 173
and apply word processing, spreadsheets, and other digital ap- Major building systems influence the form, function and perfor-
plications to communicate clearly and effectively. mance of buildings as well as how people experience the spaces
Hours: 56 hrs (2-2) they work and live in. This course will introduce students to struc-
Credits: 3 tural, building envelope, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
CADD 161 • Civil Design I - Civil Design Fundamentals for residential and/or light commercial buildings. Students will also
Prerequisite: CADD 101 & CADD 173 explore how environmental and site conditions can impact how a
The theory of surveying covering the vertical and horizontal building functions with respect to its major systems.
measurement of distances and angles. Open and closed traverse Hours: 84 hrs (2-4)
computations and adjustment, levelling circuits, profiles, cross Credits: 4
sections and horizontal curves. Introduction to the land survey
system of Western Canada and the relationship to topographi-
cal drafting and topographic maps. Topographical nomenclature;
children. Introduction to strategies that assist in the inclusion of CJLS 106 • Law and the Administration of Justice
children with disabilities is included. This is an introductory course on the fundamental legal precepts
Hours: 40 hrs (4-0) 10 wks and philosophies in the areas of criminal law in Canada. A study
Credits: 3 relating the civil court structure to criminal law is included, as well
Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format as a discussion of Canadian case law.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
CHPC 122 • Interpersonal Relations I Credits: 3
This course assists you in developing effective interpersonal
communication skills, and has three foci: 1) self analysis and CJLS 111 • Investigations and Forensics
reflection - providing opportunities to better understand yourself, This course is an introductory investigations course focusing on
your values, beliefs, attitudes, and style of communication, the basics of forensics at a crime scene. The legal and procedural
2) techniques and skills that may enable you to improve your aspects of processing a crime scene are covered in detail.
communications with children - active listening, paraphrasing and Investigative actions include the securing of a crime scene,
the use of non-verbal communication; and 3) techniques that controlling access, assessing evidence potentiality, recording the
enable you to work effectively in team situations. scene and the proper handling of evidence. Search techniques,
Hours: 40 hrs (4-0) 10 wks report writing, incident scene drawing and measuring techniques
Credits: 3 are studied and applied.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
CHPC 123 • Health, Safety and Nutrition Credits: 3
Information in this course provides a foundation for developing
good health and safety practices for self and others (especially CJLS 116 • Federal and Provincial Criminal Justice
young children). An examination of health and safety factors in the Legislation
child’s environment are included. Prerequisite: CJLS 106
Hours: 28 hrs (2.5-0) 10 wks; (3-0) 1 wk This course will introduce the students to a myriad of legislation
Credits: 1.5 utilized by criminal justice industry professionals. While CJLS 101
touches on the various career paths available in criminal justice,
CHPC 124 • Language and Literacy CJLS 116 will reach deeper to establish the legal parameters these
An overview of children’s literature and a discussion of not only professionals work within. This course will evaluate the legisla-
how this literature can be presented to young children but also how tive framework found in both federal and provincial criminal justice
children can be active participants in language activities. agencies.
Hours: 40 hrs (4-0) 10 wks Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3 Credits: 3
Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format
CJLS 120 • Lifestyles and Career Orientation
The focus of this course is to offer the students important
CJLS (Criminal Justice and Legal Studies) information about lifestyle challenges specific to a law enforcement
environment such as the impact of shift work and stress, the haz-
CJLS 101 • Introduction to Criminal Justice Careers
ard of post-traumatic stress disorder, the value of physical fitness,
The focus of this course involves the study of the philosophy and
and the need for dietary balance. The students will be introduced
history of careers within the criminal justice profession. Topics
to concepts of healthful living and the dangers of self-medication
include orientation to a broad variety of criminal justice careers in-
and substance abuse. The second component of the course will
cluding: law enforcement, correctional services, security agencies
involve preparations for future careers, including
and their organizational structures. The basics of risk identification;
covering letters, resumes and undertaking a behavioral interview.
quantification; prioritization; and the risk transfer process will be
Hours: 28 hrs (2-0)
reviewed. Additionally, a component on interagency communica-
Credits: 1.5
tions will be presented. Students will also gain an understanding
of the importance of recording accurate and thorough professional
CJLS 126 • Criminal Code, Offence Elements and the Charter
notebooks.
This course is a comprehensive study of various Criminal Code
Hours: 56 hrs (4-0)
sections. Emphasis is placed on an in-depth analysis of selected
Credits: 3
criminal offences, the elements of crime pre-trial criminal
CJLS 102 • Effective Communications in Criminal Justice procedures, the trial process, and the significance of the Canadian
This course focuses on the theory and practice of effective human Charter of Rights. There is also an examination of the statutes and
relations. Rewarding interpersonal relationships are the foundation procedures related to civil and administrative tribunals.
of both our personal and professional success. The quality of our Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
relations with others – family, friends, colleagues, and the general Credits: 3
public – depends on our interpersonal skills. The purpose of this
CJLS 131 • Interviewing and Statements
course is to help students understand and master those skills. The
This course introduces the human element into investigative proce-
course offerings will also address the importance of diversity in law
dures, including information of the frailty of human recollection and
enforcement and the need to have an appreciative under-
observation as well as aspects of detecting deception. Statement
standing of other cultures, races, orientations, abilities and the
need for gender equality.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
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CJLS
taking and the legal parameters of receiving a confession are CJLS 231 • Forensic Science
covered extensively. Students also will become familiar with various Prerequisite: CJLS 111
surveillance techniques and utilize these techniques and methods This course focuses on the use of various methods of crime scene
in an applied learning environment. management, methods of identifying persons involved in crimes,
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) and a study of selected criminal offences. Areas that are covered
Credits: 3 in this course include crime scene collection methods, forensic
issues such as DNA, hair and fibre, fingerprinting, explosives, and
CJLS 135 • Police and Security Technical Reports other related issues. Students will become familiar with exhibit
This course focuses on the technical forms and report writing and lab reports and the use of various crime scene labs.
required in the police and security fields. This course includes Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
the preparation of original, continuation, investigative, and exhibit Credits: 3
reports. Students will learn the logical analysis of material and
evidence as well as the proper format, structure, and presentation CJLS 233 • Legal Evidence and Trial Presentation
of material and evidence in written and oral forms. This course Prerequisite: CJLS 101, CJLS 106, CJLS 116 and CJLS 126
incorporates a computer element, and students will be required to As a group project, students will utilize notes, statements and
attain keyboarding and word processing speed of 20 wpm. evidence gathering techniques to investigate a crime and then
Students will also attain proficiency in Microsoft Word. prepare a proper report, court brief and criminal charges which are
Hours: 56 hrs (4-0) presented at a mock trial. The extensive nature of this detailed
Credits: 3 reporting and procedural course demands attention to and under-
standing of Impaired Driving legislation from the Criminal Code
CJLS 166 • Introduction to Natural Resource Law and provincial legislation perspectives.
This course is an introduction to the Canadian legal system and Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
sources of environmental law. The evolution and creation of law Credits: 3
with a direct focus on the role of resource law enforcement in
resource management are examined. The fundamental principles CJLS 241 • Major Criminal Investigations
of the Canadian judicial system, trials, sentencing, appeals and Prerequisite: CJLS 111, CJLS 126, CJLS 231 and CJLS 233
the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms are also reviewed. This course focuses on criminal investigations. There is a review
Selected provincial and federal environmental laws that regulate of crime scene management techniques and basic and advanced
air, contaminated land, waste and wildlife are addressed. Officer, investigative techniques. Topics include some selected case
directors, corporate liability, and common defenses are examined. studies and specific issues such as homicide, search and seizure,
Hours: 56 hrs (4-0) property offences and related offences. Students in a group
Credits: 3 project will investigate a major mock crime and will employ
techniques and methods learned in this course to complete a full
CJLS 221 • Investigative Techniques and proper investigation. Students will utilize investigative inter-
Prerequisite: CJLS 111 and CJLS 231 views and person of interest interview techniques during the mock
The course focuses on witness interview as well as persons of investigation.
interest interview techniques. An in-depth study of various police Hours: 56 hrs (4-0)
investigative techniques, including wiretaps, use of technology, Credits: 3
the role of social media, crime management systems, and risk
management and assessment in criminal investigations will be CJLS 246 • Federal and Provincial Statutes
undertaken. This course also focuses on interagency cooperation Prerequisite: CJLS 106
and investigations and includes a study of white-collar crime and This course focuses on crimes against persons including homi-
investigation techniques. This course will also undertake a practi- cides, criminal harassment, peace bonds, obstruction, perjury, and
cal application of surveillance techniques as utilized by a variety of related offences. It also covers other federal statutes including
enforcement practitioners. the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Youth Criminal
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Justice Act. A number of Alberta provincial statutes are covered
Credits: 3 including but not limited to: The Gaming and Liquor Act, The Police
Act and Regulations, Traffic Safety Act, and other relevant statutes
CJLS 224 • Mental Health including municipal by-laws.
This course examines the major mental disorders and their Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
relationship to criminal behavior. The focus is on recognizing, Credits: 3
understanding, and effectively responding to situations involving
individuals displaying abnormal behavior. CJLS 247 • Public Safety, Emergency Planning, and
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Response
Credits: 3 This course prepares the student to render assistance to the public
regardless of what unforeseen natural or man-made disasters
should occur when employed in the law enforcement field. Stu-
dents also receive instruction in the areas of crowd control, fire
hazards, fire prevention, and the identification of dangerous goods,
officer safety, bomb threat, and site management.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
CJLS 261 • Intelligence, Espionage and Terrorism COMM 250 • Oral Communications
This course examines the intelligence community globally and in This course helps you develop the necessary confidence and skill
Canada. It will include discussion and implementation of analyti- to present your ideas clearly and effectively to both large and
cal techniques utilized to identify and assess a threat to national small audiences. The course is designed to provide a number
security as well as the techniques utilized in espionage and the of different speaking and listening opportunities so that you can
potential impact on Canadian strategic interest. The course exten- practice the techniques necessary to become competent oral
sively covers the concern of modern terrorism in the context of the communicators in a wide variety of social and business settings.
various international perspectives and priorities. The program will NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both COMM 250 and
also undertake a practical application of surveillance techniques as SPCH 2001.
utilized by a variety of enforcement practitioners. Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Credits: 3
Credits: 3
COMM 252 • Advanced Business Communications
This course examines specific business communications products:
CMMB (Cellular Molecular Microbiology) memos, letters, resumes and employability skills and presenta-
tions. You will develop these products within a business employ-
CMMB 250 • Microbiology for Health Care Professionals ment context and gain an understanding of the organizational
Prerequisite: BIOL 30 processes that govern internal and external communications
Recommended Background: CHEM 30 strategies.
This course is intended to provide health care professionals with a Hours: 56 hrs (4-0)
working knowledge of infectious disease. Major lecture topics will Credits: 3
be devoted to structure and function relationships in pathogenic
micro-organisms and how these are expressed in host-parasite COMM 253 • Human Relations in the Workplace
interactions. Microbial diseases of specific organ systems will be Introductory course in interpersonal relations that focuses on
examined as will host response mechanisms. The laboratory will specific skills, behaviours, and attitudes needed to work produc-
emphasize fundamental microbial techniques, and use them to tively with others. By encouraging self-awareness, along with an
illustrate lecture content. understanding of communication dynamics, this course can help
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) you develop the “people skills” needed to be successful in today’s
Credits: 4 organizations.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
CMMB 343 • Introduction to Microbiology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: BIOL 231 & CHEM 250
Introductory study of the systematics, ecology, physiology,
molecular biology, and role in pathogeneses of the major groups
of prokaryotes.
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
Credits: 4
CPSC 203 • Introduction to Computers CYCC 122 • Working with Vulnerable Children,
An overview of computers and technology designed to examine Youth and Families
in some detail the ever changing world of Information Technology, Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in CYCC 111
embedded computer technology and the impact of these Introduction to effective trauma informed interventions with chil-
technologies upon society. You learn what you will need to know dren, youth and families who have experienced trauma, abuse and
about Information Technology to prosper in an increasingly neglect. Detailed indicators of child abuse are presented and
technical world. You work with personal computers to gain intervention approaches are explored through a lens of intergen-
advanced proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, erational trauma, child, youth and family advocacy, and strategies
presentation software and Internet access software applications that enhance Child & Youth Care Counsellor professional relation-
for increased productivity and security. NOTE: CPSC 203 is not ships with vulnerable children, youth and families.
available for credit for Engineering majors. Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) Credits: 3
Credits: 4
CYCC 125 • Fundamental Skills in Counselling
CPSC 231 • Introduction to Computer Science I Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in CYCC 111 & IDST 100
Introduction to problem solving, the analysis and design of small- Introduction to individual counselling with an emphasis on the
scale computational systems, and implementation using a acquisition and practical application of therapeutic communication.
procedural programming language. NOTE: This course does Characteristics and strategies of person centered and strength
not assume prior programming background but does assume a based approaches are explored in assisting clients within a profes-
mathematical/scientific inclination. sional helping relationship. Experiential learning opportunities are
Hours: 84 hrs (3-1T-2) provided, as counselling theory is integrated into practice. Reflec-
Credits: 4 tion on the impact of ones values, beliefs, and ethical standards
will also be explored.
CPSC 233 • Introduction to Computer Science II Hours: 56 hrs (1-3)
Prerequisite: CPSC 231 or permission of the Dean Credits: 3
Emphasis is on object-oriented analysis and design of small-
scale computational systems and implementation using an object
oriented language. Issues of design, modularization, and
programming style will be emphasized.
Hours: 84 hrs (3-1T-2)
Credits: 4
CYCC 230 • Practicum II theory as a framework for understanding diverse family types, and
Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in CYCC 120 the multifaceted issues facing families. An ecological perspective
Student placement with community partners, in conjunction with for assessing family need, dynamics, and patterns of interacting
a weekly seminar, is designed to facilitate the integration and will also be emphasized. Child & Youth Care Counsellor strength
application of theory within the context of a Child & Youth Care based interventions for engaging families that nourishes family
Counselling practice setting. Professional practice, communication, growth and resiliency will also be explored.
self, theoretical knowledge, and assessment and intervention will Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
be examined. Additional Requirement: Prior to starting Credits: 3
practicum students must receive certification in Applied Suicide
Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). This course has an off-site CYCC 240 • Practicum III
retreat and the fee will be noted in the course outline. Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in CYCC 230
Hours: 238 hrs (2-15P) Student placement with community partners, in conjunction with
Credits: 6 a weekly seminar, is designed to deepen student integration and
theory application within the context of a Child & Youth Care Coun-
CYCC 232 • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues selling practice setting. Professional practice, communication, self,
Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in CYCC 111 theoretical knowledge, and assessment and intervention, will be
Introduction to a variety of childhood and adolescent mental health examined in theory and application. Throughout the term, student
topics that contextualizes social, emotional and behavioral dis- progression of theory, application, and practice will be supported.
orders in relation to the context or culture in which it is observed. An emphasis on practice will occur, in preparation of the transition
Focus on the role of trauma, attachment, and resilience as a from student to practitioner.
means for understanding behavior will be examined. Various drugs Hours: 238 hrs (0-2-15P)
and substances seen in youth culture, alongside the comorbid Credits: 6
existence of mental health disorders and drug abuse will be exam-
ined. Child & Youth Care Counsellor interventions that consider the CYCC 245 • Assessment and Intervention
transtheoretical model of change, harm reduction approaches, and Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in CYCC 235
looking beyond the symptoms to the strengths of the child, will also Assessment skills necessary to working professionally with chil-
be explored. dren, youth and families are emphasized, including: asset based
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) assessments; ecological perspective mapping; genogram develop-
Credits: 3 ment; developmental theory assessments; needs and risk assess-
ments; intervention planning and implementation; case manage-
CYCC 233 • Legal and Cultural Issues Regarding ment and reporting. Integration of theory to practice, including
Children and Youth applying change theory to an approved case occurs. Professional
Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in CYCC 111 documentation, consistent with working effectively and respectively
Various laws that affect children, youth and families in Alberta with a diverse population, will be developed.
and Canada will be examined. These include the Youth Criminal Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Justice Act, The Child, Youth & Family Enhancement Act, Alberta Credits: 3
School Act and Family Law Act. The context of these laws as they
apply to the legal accountability and liabilities of the Child and
Youth Care Counsellor in the human service field will be explored.
DANC (Dance)
Issues of socialization, conflict with the law, and advocacy for
DANC 255 • Social Dance
vulnerable children, youth and families are addressed within the
Introduction to basic steps in the following ballroom dances: waltz,
various legal documents. Historical, ecological and environmental
fox trot, cha cha, tango, rumba, jive, etc. NOTE: This is a Physical
factors are also considered.
Education Activity (PEAC) Option.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Hours: 42 hrs (0-3A)
Credits: 3
Credits: 1.5
CYCC 235 • Group Facilitation
Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in CYCC 125. DBSS (Deaf and Blind Support Services)
Planned interventions involving activity programing within a
contextual framework will be explored. Emphasis will be placed DBSS 160 • Introduction to American Sign Language
on designing, facilitating, and processing experiential learning Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL), which is the official
opportunities that are sensitive to cultural and human diversity. language of the Deaf community in Canada and United States.
To enhance effective activity programming, and address group ASL has its own unique grammar and sentence structure. This
dynamics, an eclectic approach to counselling theory will also be course teaches you about Deaf culture and history while you
discussed and implemented. develop basic vocabulary, fingerspelling, facial expressions,
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) receptive and expressive skills to communicate with persons
Credits: 3 whom are Deaf. Even if you are outside the program, you are
invited to take the course, subject to approval by the instructor.
CYCC 237 • Youth Care Practice with Families Hours: 70 hrs (0-7) 10 wks
Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in CYCC 111 Credits: 4
Introduction to family support that integrates cultural and human Available through Distributed Learning
diversity understandings and sensitivities. Focus is on systems
EAPI (English for Academic Purposes) dynamic content, state management, server side programming
and database access.
EAPI 079 • Intermediate Hours: 70 hrs (2-3)
Prerequisite: IELTS 4.0, TOEFL 31, TOEFL PBT 400, TOEIC 470 Credits: 4
or equivalent as determined by the EAP Coordinator
This course is designed for students who have had some exposure ECOM 245 • Dynamic Web Application Development
to English and have a solid working knowledge of the language. Prerequisite: ECOM 220
The course will work towards an academic understanding and ap- This course extends your capabilities in developing dynamic
plication of English. Internet applications. Topics include acquisition and display of
Hours: 312 hours (24-0) 13 wks real time data, web services, additional database techniques, and
Credits: 15 consideration of various practical advancements of emerging web
development methodologies. Reflecting the industry trend of using
EAPI 089 • Low Advanced teamwork for development of complex applications, this course
also involves project teamwork in the lab component.
Prerequisite: B+ in EAPI 079 or equivalent as determined by
Hours: 70 hrs (2-3)
the EAP Program Coordinator
Credits: 4
This course is designed for students that still need some support
in English language development. Students are expected to have
ECOM 275 • Web Administration
good English comprehension, but still need to further develop their
This course focuses on the systems administration of Web servers
academic skills in areas such as writing and critical analysis of
and sites. Topics include the installation, configuration, monitoring,
English readings.
maintenance and management of at least two variations of server
Hours: 312 hours (24-0) 13 wks
environments (currently Microsoft Internet Information Services
Credits: 15
(IIS) and Linux Apache). Emphasis is on practical, hands on
application and configuration.
EAPI 099 • Advanced
Hours: 70 hrs (2-3)
Prerequisite: B+ in EAPI 089 or equivalent as determined by
Credits: 4
the EAP Coordinator
This course is designed for students with a strong grasp of the
English language who need to further develop their academic ECON (Economics)
English skills. The course will focus on the student’s ability to write
academic essays including research papers, analyze English read- ECON 201 • Principles of Microeconomics
ings, not only for comprehension but also application. Students will Principles of consumption, production, exchange, market and firm
further develop their listening and oral skills using current media equilibrium under different competitive conditions are introduced.
and presentations. NOTE: you cannot have credit for both EAPI These principles are applied to various contemporary problems
099 and EAPI 199. and issues in the economy, such as property rights, foreign owner-
Hours: 312 hours (24-0) 13 wks ship and control, pollution, and poverty.
Credits: 15 Hours: 56 hrs (4-0)
Credits: 3
EAPI 199 • Bridging
Prerequisite: B+ in EAPI 089 or equivalent as determined by ECON 203 • Principles of Macroeconomics
the EAP Coordinator This course features an introduction to national income determina-
Corequisite: 1, 3 credit program class tion, monetary and banking, and elementary fiscal and monetary
This course is designed for students with a strong grasp of the policies. Contemporary problems of unemployment, inflation,
English language who need to further develop their academic economic growth, business cycles and the international economy
English skills. The course will focus on the student’s ability to write are examined.
academic essays including research papers, analyze English read- Hours: 56 hrs (4-0)
ings, not only for comprehension but also application. In place of Credits: 3
communicative courses found in EAPI 099, students in this class
will be required to take 1 program based career class. This course EDAS (Education Assistant)
must be taken in conjunction with 1 or 2 career based courses.
NOTE: you cannot have credit for both EAPI 099 and EAPI 199. EDAS 101 • The Education Assistant in the Classroom
Hours: 208 hours (15-0) 13 wks Course focuses on the duties and responsibilities of the Education
Credits: 9 Assistant within the school setting. Training is provided enabling
you to offer meaningful assistance and educational help to
ECOM (E-Commerce) teachers. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of
the role of the Education Assistant, which includes: Developing a
ECOM 220 • Web Development II personal philosophy of education; learning to create a positive
Prerequisite: ITEC 190 and stimulating learning environment; learning to implement
Building on knowledge gained in Web Development I and
Programming Fundamentals, this course examines concepts and
application of server side Internet development. Topics include
roles of client and server, web form fundamentals, web controls,
individual educational program plans under teacher supervi- provides an overview of the types of visual impairments and of
sion; and developing the necessary skills to provide the flexibility hearing impairments. The impacts of these impairments on
needed in the Education Assistant role. learning and development, and the role of the Education Assistant
Hours: 30 hrs (3-0) 10 wks in using technology and instruction strategies to assist the child are
Credits: 1.5 discussed.
Available in a Distributed Learning Format Hours: 30 hr (3-0) 10 wks
Credits: 1.5
EDAS 102 • Children with Social and Emotional Difficulties Available in a Distributed Learning Format
Course considers the various contexts of behavioral
challenges, particularly as they occur within a developmental EDAS 106 • Technology in Education
context. Specific conditions, such as attention deficit disorder, Course provides you with a basic understanding of the use of
pervasive developmental disorders, autism, fetal alcohol effects educational media and computer technology. Instruction is
(syndrome), and fragile X syndrome, are studied. Implications for provided in the use of audio, visual and duplicating equipment,
the child’s development and learning are studied, as the role of the and graphic techniques used for the preparation of teaching ma-
Education Assistant in working with children who are experiencing terials. The course also provides an opportunity for you to acquire
these difficulties. basic skills and knowledge about computers, computer software
Hours: 40 hrs (4-0) 10 wks and peripherals, as you investigate how computer technology may
Credits: 3 be utilized to assist students with special needs.
Available in a Distributed Learning Format Hours: 40 hrs (4-0) 10 wks
Credits: 3
EDAS 103 • Children with Specific Learning Disabilities
Available in a Distributed Learning Format
Course focuses on assisting children with specific learning
difficulties. Children with learning disabilities typically have a
EDAS 108 • Assisting with Numeracy
disorder in basic information processing essential in understanding
Through a blend of theory and practice, this course provides an
or using language, spoken or written, which manifests itself in the
overview of the development of numeric skills in children and
child’s difficulty or inability to listen, think, speak, write, spell, or to
youth. It pays particular attention to the ways that the education
do mathematical calculations. Terms used to describe the causes
assistant may assist in the effective implementation of helpful
of these conditions include: Perceptual handicaps, brain injury,
strategies. Learning to adapt and modify classroom experiences to
minimal brain dysfunction, dyslexia, and expressive aphasis.
suit the learning needs of individual students is emphasized.
Children who have learning difficulties as a result of visual,
Hours: 30 hrs (3-0)
hearing or physical disabilities, or who are delayed in development
Credits: 1.5
in other ways, are not included in this group. This course looks at
Available in a Distributed Learning Format
the characteristics of children with specific learning disabilities,
and provides opportunities for you to understand and develop
EDAS 110 • Practicum I
strategies to assist these children in their learning and develop-
Prerequisite or Corequisite: (CHPC 120 or CHPC 124) &
ment.
(CHPC 121 or ENGL 123) & CHPC 122 & CHPC 123 &
Hours: 40 hrs (4-0) 10 wks
EDAS 101 & EDAS 108
Credits: 3
You complete 100 hours of practicum in school settings. The
Available in a Distributed Learning Format
primary purpose of this experience is to work directly with children
under the supervision and direction of a teacher. You have the
EDAS 104 • Children with Physical Impairments
opportunity to develop and demonstrate appropriate skills and
Course provides you with an opportunity to consider the varieties
attitudes in the work environment. A seminar component of
of physical and orthopedic impairments, including cerebral palsy,
practicum (two hours per week for four weeks) provides you an
muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, and head and spinal cord
opportunity to discuss your practicum experiences and to integrate
injuries. The implications of these impairments on the child’s
information and knowledge from program course work.
learning and development are reviewed. The roles of the
Hours: 108 hrs (2-0) 4 wks; (0-20P) 5 wks
Education Assistant in working with children with these impair-
Credits: 4
ments are a primary focus of the course.
Available in a Distributed Learning Format
Hours: 30 hrs (3-0) 10 wks
Credits: 1.5 EDAS 120 • Practicum II
Available in a Distributed Learning Format Prerequisite: CHPC 120 & CHPC 121 & CHPC 124 & EDAS 102
& EDAS 103 & EDAS 104 & EDAS 105 & EDAS 106 &
EDAS 105 • Children with Sensory Impairments EDAS 110 & ENGL 123
The two areas of sensory impairment focused on in this course are Corequisite: CHPC 120 & CHPC 121 & CHPC 122 & CHPC 123
vision and hearing. Children with visual impairments include those & CHPC 124 & EDAS 101 & EDAS 102 & EDAS 103 &
with problems that cannot be corrected, those who are reluctant EDAS 104 & EDAS 105 & EDAS 106 & EDAS 108 & EDAS 110
or who refuse to wear corrective lenses or eye patches, and those & ENGL 123
whose visual impairments have not yet been detected. Children You complete 100 hours of practicum in school settings. The
with hearing impairments, whether the loss is mild or severe, will primary purpose for this experience is for you to work directly with
be affected in areas of language and communication. This course children under the supervision and direction of a teacher. You
have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate appropriate skills jurisdictions require that student teachers submit a current Police
and attitudes in the work environment. A seminar component of Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search as well as an
practicum (2 hours per week for four weeks) provides you and your Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record Check. It is recom-
fellow classmates an opportunity to discuss your practicum experi- mended that you possess a current Emergency or Standard First
ences and to integrate information and knowledge from program Aid Certificate and that Health Immunizations are up to date.
course work. Hours: 84 hrs (3-1T-2P)
Hours: 108 hrs (2-0) 4 wks; (0-20P) 5 wks Credits: 4
Credits: 4
Available in a Distributed Learning Format EDTS 321 • Education Psychology for Teaching
Corequisites: EDTS 232 or EDTS 234
EDTS (Education Teaching Studies) This course focuses on the psychological, social, and educational
determinants of child development. It includes theory, research,
EDTS 232 • Professional Dimensions of Teaching I and illustrations all dealing with the classroom application of
This introductory course offers the opportunity to explore what is psychological principles and will involve you in interpersonal
involved in being a teacher within the context of a classroom and a experiences with children. Topics typically covered relate to
school. Through an examination of the teaching-learning process physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development of children,
with reference to psycho-social, philosophical, and political influ- student learning and instruction, individual and group differences
ences in contemporary society, you will explore the concept of in student abilities, and student motivation. NOTE: Registration
personal worldview, its impact on teaching and learning and priority given to first year Education students.
begin to construct an understanding of your own professional Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
identity. You will participate in relevant field experiences within Credits: 3
local schools. EDTS 325 • Tools for Teaching and Learning in the
In order to ensure the safety of children in classrooms, local school Digital Classroom
jurisdictions require that student teachers submit a current Police Prerequisite: EDTS 233 or (EDTS 232 & EDTS 234)
Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search as well as an This course provides you with strategies and skills for the
Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record Check. It is recom- effective use of digital technologies within the classroom learning
mended that you possess a current Emergency or Standard First environment. You will develop educational resources for
Aid Certificate and that Health Immunizations are up to date. integrating technology into current curriculum and become familiar
Hours: 84 hrs (3-1T-2P) with emerging trends for learning and teaching in today’s digital
Credits: 4 classroom. NOTE: Registration priority given to second year
EDTS 233 • Introduction to Teaching Education students.
This introductory course offers you opportunity to explore what is Hours: 70 hrs (2-3)
involved in being a teacher. Through a focus on the purpose and Credits: 4
nature of pedagogy, you begin to understand the life of teaching –
the rewards and responsibilities, difficulties and joys of spending EDTS 341 • Interpersonal Communication in the School
one’s life with children and young adults. The 60 hour practicum Prerequisite: EDTS 233 or (EDTS 232 & EDTS 234)
with a mentor teacher in a local classroom provides valuable This course is designed to develop effective interpersonal
experience in a school setting. communication skills that will assist pre-service teachers as they
In order to ensure the safety of children in classrooms, local school interact with students in classroom settings and with colleagues in
jurisdictions require that student teachers submit a current Police professional environments. The topics, readings, assignments and
Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search as well as an field experience have been constructed to develop the skills
Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record Check. It is recom- of self analysis, introduce techniques to improve communication
mended that you possess a current Emergency or Standard First with children, and explore ways in which adults can work more
Aid Certificate and that Health Immunizations are up to date. effectively in collaborative environments with colleagues and
Hours: 116 hrs (3-1T-4.3P) parents. This course includes weekly lectures and tutorials as well
Credits: 4.5 as an eighteen (18) hour field experience in a local elementary
school classroom.
EDTS 234 • Professional Dimensions of Teaching II In order to ensure the safety of children in classrooms, local school
Prerequisite: EDTS 232 jurisdictions may require that student teachers submit a current
This course investigates the evolution of schooling through Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and an
historical and personal perspectives as well as possible future Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record Check. It is also
development and their impact on education. You will explore recommended that student teachers possess a current
philosophical orientations to teaching, the structure of classrooms Emergency or Standard First Aid Certificate and that Health
and schools, the purpose and function of curriculum, the role of the Immunization Records are up to date.
teacher in this context and begin the process of constructing your Hours: 46 hrs (1-1T-1.3P)
own philosophical statement of belief about learning and teaching. Credits: 3
A key outcome of this course is the development of a professional
teaching portfolio. Field experiences involving diverse school
environments are a required component of this course.
In order to ensure the safety of children in classrooms, local school
EDTS 371 • Language Development and Literacy EDUC 3101 • Program of Studies and Curriculum
in Schools Instruction in Teaching Art
Prerequisite: EDTS 233 or (EDTS 232 & EDTS 234) Prerequisites: EDUC 3010
This course focuses on the development of language and the This course examines the fundamental knowledge, under-
importance of literacy for individuals as well as within the class- standing, values, attitudes, skills, and processes required to
room setting. Specific topics for discussion include culture and implement an effective program of studies for teaching elemen-
language, the relationship of language to thought, memory, tary Art in elementary schools. The course will address relevant
learning, teaching methods, and intervention strategies designed instructional methodologies, unit planning, curriculum integration,
to assist children. Students will also examine learning principles and resource development. Students will investigate a range of as-
in order to gain a better understanding of how language develop- sessment strategies including test design and construction and the
ment occurs as well as to determine best practice in teaching reporting of evaluation results. Third and Fourth years of the B.Ed.
language and literacy in elementary school classrooms. This Program are Mt. Royal University courses. The numbering system
course requires all students to participate in 20 hours of relevant is based upon their guidelines. Students register through Medicine
field experiences within a school setting. Hat College.
In order to ensure the safety of children in classrooms, local school Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
jurisdictions may require that student teachers submit a current Credits: 3
Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and an
Alberta Children’s Services Intervention Record Check. It is also EDUC 3102 • Program of Studies and Curriculum
recommended that student teachers possess a current Instruction in Teaching Drama
Emergency or Standard First Aid Certificate and that Health Prerequisites: EDTS 234 & EDTS 321 & EDTS 325 &
Immunization Records are up to date. NOTE: Registration EDTS 371
priority is given to second year Education students who are plan- This course examines the fundamental knowledge, understanding,
ning the Mount Royal University Bachelor of Education partnership values, attitudes, skills, and processes required to implement an
program. effective program of studies for teaching elementary Drama. The
Hours: 62 hrs (3-1.4P) course will address a range of approaches to develop instruction,
Credits: 4 plan units of study, integrate curriculum, develop resources and
assessment strategies to meet students’ needs, including test de-
sign and construction and the reporting of evaluation results. Third
EDUC (Education)
and Fourth years of the B.Ed. Program are Mt. Royal University
courses. The numbering system is based upon their guidelines.
EDUC 2375 • Effective Assessment - Measurement Students register through Medicine Hat College.
and Evaluation Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Prerequisites: EDTS 321 & EDTS 325 & EDTS 371 Credits: 3
This course is designed to assist students in developing an under-
standing of concepts and issues related to the differentiated EDUC 3103 • Program of Studies and Curriculum
assessment of learning. Participants will be required to develop Instruction in Teaching English
competence in the construction of various instruments and Language Arts
processes used to measure and evaluate individual learner Prerequisites: EDTS 234 & EDTS 321 & EDTS 325 &
performance. Third and Fourth years of the B.Ed. Program are Mt. EDTS 371
Royal University courses. The numbering system is based upon This course explores the knowledge and skills required to imple-
their guidelines. Students register through Medicine Hat College. ment programs of studies in teaching English Language Arts in
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) elementary schools. The course will address relevant instructional
Credits: 3 methodologies, unit planning, curriculum integration and resource
development. Students will investigate a range of assessment
EDUC 3010 • Practicum I
strategies. Third and Fourth years of the B.Ed. Program are Mt.
Prerequisites: EDTS 321 & EDTS 325 & EDTS 371
Royal University courses. The numbering system is based upon
This practicum focuses on inquiry, reflective planning and teaching
their guidelines. Students register through Medicine Hat
and assessment practices. Students will be directly involved in all
College.
aspects of teaching for 50% of the required time during their last
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
three weeks of the practicum. Third and Fourth years of the B.Ed.
Credits: 3
Program are Mt. Royal University courses. The numbering system
is based upon their guidelines. Students register through Medicine
EDUC 3105 • Program of Studies and Curriculum
Hat College.
Instruction in Teaching Physical
Hours: 175 hrs (0-35) 5 wks
Education
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: EDUC 3010
This course examines the fundamental knowledge, under-
standing, values, attitudes, skills, and processes required to
implement an effective program of studies for teaching Physical
Education in elementary schools. The course will address relevant
instructional methodologies, unit planning, curriculum integration,
and resource development. Students will investigate a range of as-
sessment strategies including test design and construction and the
reporting of evaluation results. Third and Fourth years of the B.Ed. years of the B.Ed. Program are Mt. Royal University courses. The
Program are Mt. Royal University courses. The numbering system numbering system is based upon their guidelines. Students regis-
is based upon their guidelines. Students register through Medicine ter through Medicine Hat College.
Hat College. Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Credits: 3
Credits: 3
EDUC 4107 • Program of Studies and Curriculum
EDUC 3106 • Program of Studies and Curriculum Instruction in Teaching Social Studies
Instruction in Teaching Science Prerequisites: EDUC 3010
Prerequisites: EDTS 234 & EDTS 321 & EDTS 325 & This course explores the knowledge and skills required to imple-
EDTS 371 ment programs of studies in teaching Social Studies in Elementary
This course provides an introduction to the teaching and learn- (1-6) Education. The course will address a range of approaches
ing of Science in elementary schools. The course will focus on to develop instruction, plan units of study, integrate curriculum,
instruction, planning and facilitating learning experiences, integrat- develop resources and assessment strategies to meet students’
ing curriculum, creating and utilizing resources and developing needs. Third and Fourth years of the B.Ed. Program are Mt. Royal
assessment strategies to meet students’ needs. Third and Fourth University courses. The numbering system is based upon their
years of the B.Ed. Program are Mt. Royal University courses. The guidelines. Students register through Medicine Hat College.
numbering system is based upon their guidelines. Students regis- Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
ter through Medicine Hat College. Credits: 3
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3 EDUC 4201 • Integrating Ideas, Values and Praxis
Prerequisites: EDUC 3010
EDUC 3108 • Program of Studies and Curriculum This required capstone course is only open to pre-professional
Instruction in Teaching Mathematics teachers in their final practicum term of the Bachelor of Education
Prerequisites: EDTS 234 & EDTS 321 & EDTS 325 & EDTS 371 program. Participants will critically reflect upon significant issues
This course explores knowledge and skills required to imple- and experiences gleaned from their Education, general Education,
ment programs of studies in teaching Mathematics in Elementary schooling and elective courses, field experiences and practica.
schools. The course will address a range of approaches to develop The development of a Professional Teaching E-portfolio and
instruction, plan units of study, integrate curriculum, develop re- Applied Curriculum Project will be the major focus. Third and
sources and assessment strategies to meet students’ needs. Third Fourth years of the B.Ed. Program are Mt. Royal University
and Fourth years of the B.Ed. Program are Mt. Royal University courses. The numbering system is based upon their guidelines.
courses. The numbering system is based upon their guidelines. Students register through Medicine Hat College.
Students register through Medicine Hat College. Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Credits: 3
Credits: 3
EDUC 4325 • The Impact of Social Issues in Education
EDUC 4030 • Practicum II and Schooling
Prerequisites: EDUC 3010 Prerequisites: EDTS 232 & EDTS 234
Corequisites: EDUC 4201 and EDUC 4104 This course examines factors such as the economy, the state,
This practicum focuses on professional responsibilities, social class, gender, ethnicity, sub-cultural membership, ideology,
planning for learning, facilitating learning, assessment, and the religion, and the home environment, and their relationship to and
classroom environment. Students are expected to be directly impact on learning in general and schooling in particular. Third
involved in all aspects of teaching progressing from 50% and and Fourth years of the B.Ed. Program are Mt. Royal University
achieving 100% for at least three weeks of the practicum. Third courses. The numbering system is based upon their guidelines.
and Fourth years of the B.Ed. Program are Mt. Royal University Students register through Medicine Hat College.
courses. The numbering system is based upon their guidelines. Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Students register through Medicine Hat College. Credits: 3
Hours: 420 hrs (0-35) 12 wks
Credits: 9 EDUC 4351 • Indigenous Perspectives in Education
Prerequisites: EDTS 234 & EDTS 321 & EDTS 325 &
EDUC 4104 • Program of Studies and Curriculum EDTS 371
Instruction in Teaching Music This course is designed to prepare and sensitize prospective
Prerequisites: EDUC 3010 teachers to aboriginal perspectives, values, and methods as they
This course is designed to provide musical experiences which will relate to the learning context. The course will include an in-depth
help the student gain skills to appropriately enhance the musical examination of traditional aboriginal education and associated
growth of children in K – 6 classrooms. The course participant’s values. Third and Fourth years of the B.Ed. Program are Mt. Royal
personal skill and understanding of musical concepts will be de- University courses. The numbering system is based upon their
veloped; musical needs and capabilities of young children will be guidelines. Students register through Medicine Hat College.
investigated; methods of teaching music to young children will be Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
presented through observation and application. Third and Fourth Credits: 3
EDUC 4361 • Exceptional Students, Special Needs, ELCC 113 • Music and Movement
and Inclusive Schooling This course introduces you to the importance of music for young
Prerequisites: EDUC 3010 children. It includes learning songs and rhymes and making simple
This course examines characteristics of students exhibiting a instruments for use with children.
range of mild, moderate, and severe disabilities and students Hours: 40 hrs (4-0) 10 wks
exhibiting exceptional gifts and talents. Diverse educational, Credits: 3
cultural, and linguistic backgrounds will be discussed. The course
also examines methods that can be used in adapting classroom in- ELCC 115 • Practicum II
struction and management of the diverse needs. Third and Fourth Corequisite: CHPC 121 & CHPC 124 & ELCC 101 & ELCC 112
years of the B.Ed. Program are Mt. Royal University courses. The & ELCC 113
numbering system is based upon their guidelines. Students regis- This practicum is divided into two distinct experiences. The first
ter through Medicine Hat College. requires you to spend 30 hours working in volunteer capacities
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) in the community in settings other than child care or early
Credits: 3 learning and child care education settings, in which young children
and families are involved. These settings may include recreation
facilities, children’s libraries, Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, and so on.
ELCC (Early Learning and Child Care) The intent of this experience is to broaden your awareness of the
community services available to young children and families. The
ELCC 101 • Introduction to Early Learning and Child Care second aspect of this practicum continues on from ELCC 105. You
Course focuses on developing understanding of the goals and are placed in preschool care and education settings and are
philosophies for play-oriented, child-centered early childhood provided with opportunities to integrate class knowledge in a
care, and education for children up to age eight. Roles of the early practical application with young children.
childhood professional are studied with particular emphasis on the Hours: 200 hrs (0-2P)14 wks; (2-32.4P) 5 wks
experience of caring for other people’s children. Credits: 5.5
Hours: 30 hrs (3-0) 10 wks
Credits: 1.5 ELCC 201 • Fine Arts
Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format Prerequisite: ELCC 105 & ELCC 115
This course provides opportunities for you to increase your ability
ELCC 102 • Development through Play I to provide developmentally appropriate experiences for children
You will explore the nature and development of play in the lives of in the arts. Theoretical and practical applications in the areas of
young children, and learn to prepare and provide meaningful play visual expressive arts, music and drama will be presented.
experiences for children to enhance their growth and development. Hours: 40 hrs (4-0) 10 wks
The course incorporates considerations of the space, time, Credits: 3
materials, and involvement of the adult and their impact on the
play of young children. ELCC 202 • Math and Science
Hours: 40 hrs (4-0) 10 wks Prerequisite: ELCC 105 & ELCC 115
Credits: 3 Experiences in math and science occur naturally for young
children. This course is experiential as you are helped to under-
ELCC 105 • Practicum I stand the development of science and math concepts in young
Corequisite: CHPC 120 & CHPC 122 & CHPC 123 & ELCC 102 children and to consider ways in which you may assist that devel-
& ENGL 123 opment.
You will be placed in an early learning and child care setting for Hours: 40 hrs (4-0) 10 wks
observation and for practical application of ideas and theories Credits: 3
learned in theory classes. The primary emphasis of this practicum ELCC 203 • Interpersonal Relations II
is on 1) positive interactions with children, their parents, and other Prerequisite: ELCC 105 & ELCC 115
early childhood professionals; and 2) providing and extending play This course is designed to help you develop skills in initiating,
opportunities for children to enhance their growth and develop- developing and maintaining effective and fulfilling interactions as
ment. professionals in the field of early childhood. Emphasis is placed
Hours: 150 hrs (2-28P) 5 wks on team skills and collaborative skills needed to work with parents
Credits: 4 and other professionals.
Hours: 40 hrs (4-0) 10 wks
ELCC 112 • Development through Play II
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: ELCC 102
This course is an extension of ELCC 102. You have the oppor- ELCC 204 • Ecology of the Family
tunity to further your understanding of children’s play, increase Prerequisite: ELCC 105 & ELCC 115
your sensitivity to the learning and development that occurs This course is centered on the role of early childhood professional
through this medium, and increase your skills as a provider of play personnel in the lives of Canadian children and families. It includes
experiences and as a participant with children in their play. an overview of the family in today’s society and of the many issues
Hours: 40 hrs (4-0) 10 wks that affect the family. The course includes reference to poverty,
Credits: 3
affluence, violence, the roles of men and women as parents and ELCC 215 • Practicum IV
as members of the labour force, and the relationship of the family Prerequisite: ELCC 105 & ELCC 115
to their world of work. This practicum is divided into two sections. Section One requires
Hours: 40 hrs (4-0) 10 wks you to spend 30 hours working in a volunteer capacity in
Credits: 3 community settings with children and families other than early
childhood care and education settings. Section Two requires you
ELCC 205 • Practicum III to work in community placements that serve children and families.
Prerequisite: ELCC 105 & ELCC 115 You have the opportunity to integrate theory and practice in the
The focus of this practicum is a continuation of the experiences development of your skills. The focus is on the full integration of
necessary to take increasing responsibility for the care and educa- play into children’s programs, program preparation and imple-
tion of young children. It includes understanding administrative mentation, and building relationships with families and with other
responsibilities, community and parent involvement, and staff professionals in the community.
relations. The importance of emergent curriculum development is Hours: 200 hrs (0-2P) 14 wks; (2-32.4P) 5 wks
explored in detail. Credits: 5.5
Hours: 150 hrs (2-28P) 5 wks
Credits: 4 ENGG (Engineering)
ELCC 211 • Infant and Toddler Care
ENGG 100 • Orientation to the Engineering Profession
Prerequisite: ELCC 105 & ELCC 115
This course provides an introduction to the engineering profession
The focus of this course is on the practical implementation and
and disciplines; study skills; cooperative education; and work op-
application of developmentally appropriate practice with infants
portunities. It will also explore engineering and society through el-
and toddlers. The course integrates knowledge of development in
ements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development and
all areas - social, physical, cognitive, and emotional - with ideas
environmental stewardship, public and worker safety, and health
for providing experiences that are both appropriate and worthwhile.
considerations, including the context of the Alberta Occupational
Hours: 40 hrs (4-0) 10 wks
and Safety Act.
Credits: 3
Hours: 14 hrs (1-0)
ELCC 212 • Professional Practice Credits: 1
Prerequisite: ELCC 105 & ELCC 115
A study in the historical, philosophical, social and political context ENGG 160 • Introduction to Engineering Design,
of child care in Canada today. Contemporary models and theories Communication, and Profession
that have influenced early childhood programs are examined. Prerequisite: ENGG 100 or ENGL 199
Codes of ethics, the roles of professional associations, and the This course surveys fundamental design process; communica-
role of research are also included in this course. tions; team work; and the engineering disciplines and career fields.
Hours: 40 hrs (4-0) 10 wks It will also cover professional responsibilities of the engineer,
Credits: 3 including elements of ethics and equity, concepts of sustainable
development and environmental stewardship, public and worker
ELCC 213 • Inclusive Care and Education safety, and health considerations, particularly the context of the
Prerequisite: ELCC 105 & ELCC 115 Alberta Occupational and Health and Safety Act.
This course is designed to look specifically at the strategies and Hours: 42 hrs (1-2)
approaches that are fundamental to the inclusion of all children, Credits: 3
regardless of abilities and social or cultural backgrounds. You
will explore various approaches to planning to ensure that these ENGG 205 • Engineering Mechanics I
approaches are inclusive, and you will examine your attitudes and This course mainly deals with engineering statics. It covers the
beliefs in these areas. following topics: force vectors; equilibrium of particles in two and
Hours: 40 hrs (4-0) 10 wks three dimensions, force system resultants, equilibrium of a rigid
Credits: 3 body in two and three dimensions; trusses, frames, machines;
internal forces in beams and friction.
ELCC 214 • Children in Society Hours: 77 hrs (3-2.5)
Prerequisite: ELCC 105 & ELCC 115 Credits: 4
Opportunities to study issues within the field of early childhood
care and education through involvement in primary research ENGG 233 • Computing for Engineers I
studies. You read, prepare and plan research questions; develop This is the first course in computer programming with the
research strategies; and implement experimental or naturalistic emphasis on engineering problem solving. It consists of program-
studies aimed to increase your knowledge and understanding. The ming in a high level language such as Matlab to solve engineering
research studies are written as final reports and presented orally in problems. The course focuses on the following topics: Scalar,
seminars. You work with your fellow students on a relevant Vector and array operations in Matlab, flow control; built in and
community project and provide documentation throughout this user defined functions; file input/output; searching/sorting/
process. plotting, and solving common engineering problems using
Hours: 40 hrs (4-0) 10 wks numerical methods and built in functions.
Credits: 3 Hours: 70 hrs (3-2)
Credits: 4
ENGG 235 • Engineering Graphics punctuation, sentence and paragraph writing; reading compre-
Course focuses on graphical communications for engineers; hension and analysis; and oral discussion. The literature covered
orthographic, isometric, and pictorial projections; working, detail includes short stories, poetry, essays, and the novel.
and assembly drawings; dimensioning; an introduction to 3D Hours: 84 hrs (6-0)
drawing; selected topics in civil engineering; and a group design Credits: 4
project. There is no prerequisite, but normally you would have Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format
previously taken ENGG 215.
Hours: 70 hrs (2-3) ENGL 013 • Fundamental English Skills I
Credits: 4 Prerequisite: 1) Successful completion of ENGL 009 or
equivalent; or 2) a placement based on the Medicine Hat
ENGG 349 • Engineering Mechanics II College Academic Assessment
Prerequisite: ENGG 205 The purpose of this course is to help you acquire and improve
Corequisite: AMAT 219 your skills in all language areas of communication. Topics include
A review of Mechanics I fundamentals: Mass center: moments of a review of the language fundamentals of spelling, grammar,
inertia; composite bodies. Kinematics and kinetics of particles and punctuation, sentence and paragraph writing; reading and
rigid bodies; work and energy principles; conservative systems; comprehension and analysis; and oral discussion.
and impulse and momentum are featured in this course. Hours: 84 hrs (6-0)
Hours: 77 hrs (3-2.5) Credits: 4
Credits: 4 Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format
ENGL 123 • Fundamentals of Writing and Speech ENGL 235 • Introduction to Poetry
Topics for this course include grammar and punctuation, informal This course studies selected poetry written in English. Instruction
reports, business writing formats, proposals, library skills, and oral in critical writing is part of this course.
presentations. Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Credits: 3
Credits: 3
ENGL 237 • Introduction to Dramatic Literature
ENGL 125 • Introductory Report Writing and Speech This course examines the development of Western drama from
Topics for this course include informal reports, formal technical various periods. Instruction in critical writing is part of this course.
reports, resumes and cover letters, and prepared speeches. Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Credits: 3
Credits: 3
ENGL 252 • Introductory Composition
ENGL 155 • Scientific and Technical Writing This course focuses on academic essay writing and critical
In this course, students will develop research skills, and become thinking at the university level. ENGL 252 is not a remedial
familiar with scientific and technical journals, indexes, and course; students should have at least a senior high school level of
technical reports, summaries, descriptive/informative abstracts, competency in both grammar and composition. NOTE: Students
business letters, memos, and a mailable resume and cover letter. cannot receive credit for both ENGL 252 and GNED 1401.
Students will also review the language fundamentals of grammar Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
and punctuation. Credits: 3
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3 ENGL 300 • Survey of English Literature I
Prerequisite: Any one 200 level English course; strongly
ENGL 199 • English for Engineering Students
recommend a second 200 level English course
This course aims to develop the student’s ability to provide
This course examines English literature from the Middle Ages, the
effective written and oral information. It will focus on instruction in
sixteenth century, the early seventeenth century, the Restoration
fundamental writing skills, including building effective sentences
and the eighteenth century. The development and continuity of
and paragraphs, and on learning to communicated clearly across
English literature in relation to historical and social contexts are
a range of genres and media used in academic and professional
also studied. NOTE: You cannot receive credit for both ENGL 200
contexts, including correspondence and presentations. Students
and ENGL 300. Students cannot receive credit for both ENGL 300
will be introduced to the principles of information gathering,
and ENGL 2210.
analysis, and citation. (Restricted to Engineering Students)
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
Credits: 3
ENGL 301 • Survey of English Literature II
ENGL 202 • Reading and Writing about Literature I
Prerequisite: Any one 200 level English course
This course focuses on reading and writing about literature written
This course examines English literature from the Romantic and
in English (poetry, drama, prose), with an emphasis on pre-20th-
Victorian periods, as well as from the twentieth century to the
century writers. Instruction in critical writing is part of this course.
present. The development and continuity of English literature in
NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both ENGL 202 and
relation to historical and social contexts are also studied.
ENGL 1151.
NOTE: You cannot receive credit for both ENGL 201 and
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
ENGL 301. Students cannot receive credit for both ENGL 301 and
Credits: 3
ENGL 2211.
ENGL 203 • Reading and Writing about Literature II Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
This course focuses on reading and writing about literature written Credits: 3
in English (poetry, drama, prose), with an emphasis on post-nine-
ENGL 308 • The Novel from 1900 to Now
teenth-century writers. Instruction in critical writing is part of this
Prerequisite: Any 200 level English course or permission of
course. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both ENGL 203
the Dean
and ENGL 1152.
While we read works of literature as fiction, we also see it as medi-
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
ating and reflecting certain truths about our lived experience. This
Credits: 3
course explores, through the lens of 20th century literary criticism
ENGL 231 • The Novel and the Short Story and theory, the relationship between the novel and its borders, or
This course provides an introduction to fiction in both the short texts and their contexts. Each novel will be considered in light of
story and novel forms. Instruction in critical writing is part of this its mediation of socio-political and cultural concerns; this includes
course. themes such as literature and philosophy, literature and science,
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) and literature and identity. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit
Credits: 3 for both ENGL 308 and ENGL 3308.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
ENGL 309 • Theatre & Performance from 1900 to Now ENGL 320 • The History of English
Prerequisite: Any 200 level English course or permission of Prerequisite: Any two 200 level English course or permission
the Dean of the Dean
This course examines the extent to which “all the world’s a stage.” This course offers an introduction to important changes and states
Theatre and performance texts and theories will be used to il- in the history of English.
luminate key issues and ideas in contemporary culture, such as Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
ritual, realism, the absurd, the society of spectacle, subjectivity, Credits: 3
and identity. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both ENGL
309 and ENGL 3309. ENGL 340 • Romantic Literature I
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Prerequisite: Any two 200 level English course or permission
Credits: 3 of the Dean
This course introduces the literature of the Romantic period
ENGL 311 • Modern & Postmodern Poetry and Poetics through studying select works by major authors from the early
Prerequisite: Any one 200 level English course; strongly Romantic period.
recommended: a second 200 level English course Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
This course examines the diverse ways in which the English Credits: 3
language has been used in twentieth and twenty-first century
ENGL 341 • Romantic Literature II
poetry. The course begins with the challenges to traditional poetry
Prerequisite: Any two 200 level English course or permission
evident in the early 1900s, then highlights the effects of key literary
of the Dean
theories on the poetry of the mid to late twentieth century, before
This course explores the literature of the Romantic period through
turning to the multiple ways in which both spoken word and digital
studying select works by major authors from the late Romantic
media have affected twenty-first century poetic practices. NOTE:
period.
Students cannot receive credit for both ENGL 311 and ENGL 3311.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
Credits: 3
ENGL 2210 • English Literature to the Restoration ENGL 3308 • The Novel from 1900 to Now
Prerequisite: One of ENGL 1000 level or ENGL 200 Prerequisite: One of ENGL 2000 level or ENGL 200
level or permission of the Dean level or permission of the Dean
This course surveys English literature from is earliest beginnings Using critical theory to interrogate contemporary practice, this
to the Restoration (1660), with an emphasis on major authors. course examines the development of prose fiction from the begin-
Students will read a variety of genres closely and critically, and will ning of the twentieth century to the present day. In particular, it
examine how these texts relate to their socio-political, religious and considers how the novel, as both a literary and cultural form, medi-
cultural environments. Students will be introduced to literary re- ates the aesthetic, intellectual, social, and political concerns of
search. This course is a Mt. Royal University course for students the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. This course is a Mt. Royal
in their Third and Fourth year. The numbering system is based University course for students in their Third and Fourth year. The
upon their guidelines. Students register through Medicine Hat Col- numbering system is based upon their guidelines. Students regis-
lege. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both ENGL 2210 ter through Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot receive
and ENGL 300. credit for both ENGL 3308 and ENGL 308.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3 Credits: 3
ENGL 2211 • English Literature from the Restoration ENGL 3309 • Theatre and Performance from 1900
to the Present to Now
Prerequisite: One of ENGL 1000 level or ENGL 200 Prerequisite: One of ENGL 2000 level or ENGL 200
level or permission of the Dean level or permission of the Dean
This course surveys English literature from the Restoration (1660) This course examines the extent to which “all the world’s a stage.”
to the present. Students will read a variety of texts closely and criti- Theatre and performance texts and theories will be used to illumi-
cally within various cultural contexts. Students will be introduced nate key issues and ideas in contemporary culture such as ritual,
to literary research. This course is a Mt. Royal University course realism, the absurd, the society of spectacle, subjectivity, and
for students in their Third and Fourth year. The numbering system identity. This course is a Mt. Royal University course for students
is based upon their guidelines. Students register through Medi- in their Third and Fourth year. The numbering system is based
cine Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both upon their guidelines. Students register through Medicine Hat Col-
ENGL 2211 and ENGL 301. lege. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both ENGL 3309
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) and ENGL 309.
Credits: 3 Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
ENGL 2298 • Children’s Literature to 1900
Prerequisite: One of ENGL 1000 level or ENGL 200 ENGL 3312 • Shakespeare I
level or permission of the Dean Prerequisite: One of ENGL 2000 level or ENGL 200
This course investigates the history and development of children’s level or permission of the Dean
fantasy from its origins in the oral tradition to is current achieve- This course examines a selection of Shakespeare’s works from
ments. Situating such work within its literary and cultural context, the early years of his career, or the Elizabethan era. It surveys his
this course explores changing attitudes toward childhood and comedies, tragedies, and histories.. Topics covered may include
adolescence while also examining the debt that contemporary ju- performance, adaptation, source material, publication, editing, cul-
venile fantasy owes to classic folklore and fairy tales. This course tural studies, and/or politics. This course is a MT. Royal University
is a Mt. Royal University course for students in their Third and course for students in their Third and Fourth year The numbering
Fourth year. The numbering system is based upon their guidelines. system is based upon their guidelines. Students register through
Students register through Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for
cannot receive credit for both ENGL 2298 and ENGL 397. both ENGL 3312 and ENGL 312.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3 Credits: 3
ENGL 2299 • Children’s Literature: Imagining the ENGL 3313 • Shakespeare II
Real Prerequisite: One of ENGL 2000 level or ENGL 200
Prerequisite: One of ENGL 1000 level or ENGL 200 level or level or permission of the Dean
permission of the Dean This course examines a selection of Shakespeare’s works from the
This course examines the relationship between the real and the final years of Elizabeth’s reign as well as from the Jacobean era.
imagined in works for children and adolescents. Focusing on It surveys his tragedies, romances, and problem plays. Topics
classic and contemporary material that asks readers to think about covered may include performance, adaptation, source material,
who they are and what kind of world they inhabit, this course publication, editing, cultural studies, and/or politics. This course
explores the literary, social, and educational values that inform is a MT. Royal University course for students in their Third and
the construction of juvenile realities. This course is a Mt. Royal Fourth year The numbering system is based upon their guidelines.
University course for students in their Third and Fourth year. Students register through Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students
The numbering system is based upon their guidelines. Students cannot receive credit for both ENGL 3313 and ENGL 313.
register through Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
receive credit for both ENGL 2299 and ENGL 398. Credits: 3
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
ENGL 3353 • North American Indigenous Literatures ENTR 2301 • Innovation and the Entrepreneurial
Prerequisite: One of ENGL 2000 level or ENGL 200 Experience
level or permission of the Dean This experiential course develops an understanding of innovation
This course will critically engage the literary works of Indigenous and builds awareness of the practical experiences of entrepre-
peoples through various genres and will be framed by cultural, neurs. Students participate in experiential activities and competi-
historical, social, theoretical, and political contexts. The focus tions, and learn using a practical framework that integrates current
will vary and may include: Indigenous knowledge, Nation/Identity research, practice and lessons learned from people who have
formation, the numbered Treaties, the role of women, humour, started impactful businesses with limited resources. Third and
orality and language, stereotyping and racism. This course is a Mt. Fourth years of the BBA program are Mt. Royal University courses.
Royal University course for students in their Third and Fourth year. The numbering system is based upon their guidelines. Students
The numbering system is based upon their guidelines. Students register through Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot
register through Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both ENTR 2301 and MGMT 270 .
receive credit for both ENGL 3353 and ENGL 353. Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Hours: 42 (3-0) Credits: 3
Credits: 3
ENTR 4433 • Business Plan Development
ENGL 3382 • Textualities/Sexualities Prerequisite: (ACCT 215 or ACCT 323 or ACCT 3224)
Prerequisite: One of ENGL 2000 level or ENGL 200 & MKTG 171 & (MGMT 161 or MGMT 270 or ENTR 2301)
level or permission of the Dean You will be able to prepare and present a solid business plan for
This course examines both the body of the text and the text of the new or existing enterprise. Areas covered will include identify-
body. While reading the body as it is represented in writing, we will ing and assessing opportunities, developing a winning strategy,
investigate such concepts as representation (including what has identifying resource requirements and selling the plan to financing
been erased or silenced), the gendered text, the imaginary and sources. This course is a Mt. Royal University course for students
the limits of textualized sexualities. Students will be introduced to in their Third and Fourth year. The numbering system is based
literary research. This course is a Mt. Royal University course for upon their guidelines. Students register through Medicine Hat Col-
students in their Third and Fourth year. The numbering system is lege. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both ENTR 4433
based upon their guidelines. Students register through Medicine and MGMT 443.
Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both ENGL Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
3382 and ENGL 382. Credits: 3
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3 EREC (Environmental Reclamation)
ENGL 3394 • The Graphic Novel
EREC 100 • Introduction to Environmental Science
Prerequisite: One of ENGL 2000 level or ENGL 200
Concepts
level or permission of the Dean
Prerequisite: ENGL 30 or equivalent
The graphic novel has recently emerged as a unique storytelling
Survey of fundamental concepts of environmental science focusing
medium. This course focuses on both the theoretical bases of
on the environment of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Topics
sequential art and the graphic novel’s literary and aesthetic proper-
include the biological and chemical principles that relate to current
ties. Students will draw on a variety of modern and postmodern
environmental issues, conservation of plants and animals, energy
theories of texts to analyze specific graphic novels. This course
flow as well as nutrient cycling, basic ecological and technological
is a Mt. Royal University course for students in their Third and
concerns and advances, and scientific analysis and solutions to
Fourth year. The numbering system is based upon their guidelines.
environmental problems.
Students register through Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students
Hours 56 hrs (3-1)
cannot receive credit for both ENGL 3394 and ENGL 394.
Credits: 3
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
EREC 115 • Introduction to CAD and Surveying for
Environmental Reclamation Technicians
ENTR (Entrepreneurship) You will be introduced to various software programs such as
AutoCAD, Google Sketch UP, Google Earth and Layout to produce
ENTR 211 • Introduction to Entrepreneurship drawings related to the Environmental Reclamation program.
This course is designed to help students develop an understanding In addition to various software, you will be introduced to survey
of the business skills necessary to successfully develop an entre- systems used in western Canada and the various survey tech-
preneurial venture. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills niques used to find elevations, angles and distances on the earth’s
needed to: Recognize and evaluate potential business opportuni- surface.
ties; develop a feasibility analysis; conduct industry and competitor Hours: 140 hrs (5-5)
analysis; and build a viable business model. Credits: 4
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
EREC 120 • Petroleum Industry Fundamentals EREC 220 • Environmental Sampling and Monitoring
A general overview of the different aspects of the petroleum Reclamation not only involves the collection of data and samples
industry operations in Alberta and Canada. The course describes prior to development of a reclamation plan, but during the process
how the petroleum industry contributes to the economy of Canada, and on an on-going basis for monitoring. This course will cover
the origin of oil and gas, prospecting for petroleum, drilling and the development of sampling strategies, sample collection, the
completion, production and abandonment. Environmental and management of samples and related data, plus documentation
safety issues in the petroleum industry are introduced. Field trips and interpretation of results obtained from accredited testing
are a mandatory part of this course. facilities. This course also introduces you to the major categories
Hours: 56 hrs (4-0) of environmental contaminants encountered during environmen-
Credits: 3 tal reclamation as well as industrial sampling and monitoring
processes, which may not always be related to oil and gas sectors.
EREC 140 • Environmental Chemistry This course will involve field trips, lab activities and group projects
Prerequisite: Admission to the Environmental Reclamation where samples from reclamation sites.
Technician program or permission of the Dean. Hours: 70 hrs (3-2)
Recommended Background: CHEM 30 Credits: 4
This course will introduce the concepts of inorganic and organic
chemistry that are most relevant to soils and aquatic systems. EREC 230 • Water Fundamentals
Lectures will cover atomic and molecular structure, formulae and The progression of water through the hydrologic cycle affects all
equations, equilibria, gases, acids and bases, major classes and people and most scientific disciplines. Many issues involving
nomenclature of organic compounds, functional groups, deter- contaminants within the environment, also involve the water cycle
gents and environmental applications. The laboratory will support in some way (surface water, soil water, groundwater). In this
the lecture content with an emphasis on analytical and organic course students will learn the components of the hydrologic cycle,
chemistry. The experiment will introduce the students to labora- precipitation, snow processes, evapotranspiration, infiltration and
tory equipment, data collection and the interpretation of analytical soil water, surface runoff, and groundwater. Additionally, students
results. will be introduced to river processes, channel hydraulics, forest
Hours: 70 hrs (3-2) hydrology, wetlands, surface water quality concerns and con-
Credits: 4 taminant hydrogeology. Analytic skills regarding quantitative and
qualitative hydrologic data will be enhanced through lab exercises,
EREC 160 • Integrated Vegetation Management field trips and class assignments.
Prerequisite: BOTA 205 Hours: 70 hrs (3-2)
Integrated vegetation management uses an understanding of plant Credits: 4
ecology to manage vegetation in a variety of effective, economical
and environmentally responsible ways to achieve desired species EREC 240 • Environmental Assessment
composition and dominance in Southern Alberta following ground This course provides an introduction to the Canadian Environmen-
disturbance. You are introduced to the classification, importance, tal Assessment Act (2012) and a comparison to the previous
growth and dispersal of weeds and invasive plant species. Canadian Environmental Assessment Act as well as their cor-
Identification of common Western Canadian weeds are empha- responding process of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
sized. Strategies and techniques for site preparation, vegetation Students will learn the basic process of planning, organizing and
re-establishment and maintenance will be introduced with the collecting information for EIAs at both the federal and provincial
goals of minimizing environmental impact; conservation of level. This course will also introduce the process of developing
biodiversity; and control of weeds and invasive species. and implementing Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) (ESAs) in Alberta, as well as pre-disturbance site assessments.
Credits: 4 Various provincial and federal assessment guidelines will be
studied. This course has both field, tutorial components, including
EREC 210 • Agrology and Agro-Ecology for Environmental group projects.
Technologists. Hours: 70 hrs (3-2)
EREC 210 introduces the agriculture industry and practices in Credits: 4
Alberta. It includes the study of forages, tame pasture, field crops
(cereal, oil seed, and pulse) and native grasslands. Agro-Ecology EREC 260 • Land Reclamation and Revegetation
topics focus on range and riparian health assessment. Other Following site assessment and development of a reclamation
topics include soil, land and water conservation and stewardship; plan this course involves you in the reclamation of a site. You
seed industry and quality control; farm safety and equipment; gain familiarity with equipment used in this process; the correct
agriculture policy, legislation and programs; agricultural profes- documentation and disposal of waste materials; erosion
sional organizations and communication. All topics are relevant to control; soil amendment; weed management and monitoring of
environmental reclamation and restoration of disturbed agricultural the reclamation site. This course also introduces the practices and
landscapes. EREC 210 will be presented in both a classroom and techniques of revegetation of disturbed lands associated with oil
field lab/workshop environment. and gas exploration, drilling and well abandonment. Topics include:
Hours: 70 hrs (3-2) assessment and surveying of native plant species; the collection
Credits: 4
of native plant species for revegetation; evaluation of purity and ESLC 028 • Basic ESLC
germination of seeds for reclamation sites; production of reclama- Designed for new Canadians who have completed Language
tion vegetation and follow-up monitoring. Bioengineering practices Instruction for New Canadians (LINC) but require higher skill levels
to reduce erosion is introduced. to pursue educational or employment opportunities. All of the four
Hours: 70 hrs (3-2) major communicative skills; reading, writing, speaking, and listen-
Credits: 4 ing are developed to enhance your proficiency and enable you to
be successful in an English speaking work environment. You are
EREC 263 • Land Reclamation Legislation placed into the program based on demonstrated proficiency in
Provincial, federal and municipal governments requires land English, using the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) assess-
reclamation to be carried out following environmentally related ments. Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis.
legislation, policy, directives, standards, guidelines and criteria. Hours: 350 hrs (22-0) 16 wks
Familiarity with land reclamation legislation is an important aspect Credits: 16.5
of being able to develop approved and successful reclamation
plans and ensure compliance leading to certification. This course ESLC 046 • Advanced ESLC
covers the legislation and details the legal requirements required Designed for new Canadians who have completed Language
for reclamation certification. Instruction for New Canadians (LINC) but require higher skill levels
Hours: 56 hrs (4-0) to pursue educational or employment opportunities. All of the
Credits: 3 four major communicative skills; reading, writing, speaking, and
listening are developed to enhance your proficiency and enable
EREC 285 • Capstone Project
you to be successful in an English speaking work environment.
Prerequisite: EREC 210 and EREC 220
You are placed into the program based on demonstrated profi-
Corequisite: EREC 240 or EREC 260 or EREC 263
ciency in English, using the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB)
Students will research, prepare, and present a major technical
assessments. Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis.
report that will apply and demonstrate the knowledge and skills
Hours: 80 hrs (5-0) 16 wks
obtained during their Environmental Reclamation program. The
Credits: 4
technical report is based on research, presentation techniques,
technical and knowledge content, and written style with a specific
ESLC 047 • Advanced ESLC
emphasis on communication.
Designed for new Canadians who have completed Language
Hours: 84 hrs (2-4)
Instruction for New Canadians (LINC) but require higher skill levels
Credits: 4
to pursue educational or employment opportunities. All of the
four major communicative skills; reading, writing, speaking, and
ESLC (English as a Second Language for listening are developed to enhance your proficiency and enable
New Canadians) you to be successful in an English speaking work environment.
You are placed into the program based on demonstrated
ESLC 026 • Basic ESLC proficiency in English, using the Canadian Language Benchmark
Designed for new Canadians who have completed Language (CLB) assessments. Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis.
Instruction for New Canadians (LINC) but require higher skill Hours: 160 hrs (10-0) 16 wks
levels to pursue educational or employment opportunities. All Credits: 6
of the four major communicative skills; reading, writing,
ESLC 048 • Advanced ESLC
speaking, and listening are developed to enhance your proficiency
Designed for new Canadians who have completed Language
and enable you to be successful in an English speaking work
Instruction for New Canadians (LINC) but require higher skill levels
environment. You are placed into the program based on
to pursue educational or employment opportunities. All of the
demonstrated proficiency in English, using the Canadian
four major communicative skills; reading, writing, speaking, and
Language Benchmark (CLB) assessments. Graded on a CR
listening are developed to enhance your proficiency and enable
(Pass)/NC (Fail) basis.
you to be successful in an English speaking work environment.
Hours: 80 hrs (5-0) 16 wks
You are placed into the program based on demonstrated
Credits: 4
proficiency in English, using the Canadian Language Benchmark
ESLC 027 • Basic ESLC (CLB) assessments. Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis.
Designed for new Canadians who have completed Language Hours: 350 hrs (22-0) 16 wks
Instruction for New Canadians (LINC) but require higher skill levels Credits: 16.5
to pursue educational or employment opportunities. All of the four
major communicative skills; reading, writing, speaking, and listen- ESLC 056 • English Language Transitional Proficiency
ing are developed to enhance your proficiency and enable you to This course is designed for eligible newcomers to Canada who
be successful in an English speaking work environment. You are desire to move from foundational to proficient English communica-
placed into the program based on demonstrated proficiency in tion skills, and wish to integrate more successfully into the com-
English, using the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) assess- munity and workplace. The course is targeted toward those who
ments. Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis. can produce a Language instruction for Newcomers to Canada
Hours: 160 hrs (10-0) 16 wks (LINC) certificate with completed CLB Levels 4, or who have been
Credits: 6 assessed with CLB Levels 4 or higher in at least three of four com-
munication skills areas. Essential skills will be embedded into the
LINC curriculum and will be those skills that people need for work, analytical techniques of finance including interpretation of finan-
learning, and life. They include reading, writing, oral communica- cial position, profit analysis, planning and budgeting, cash flow
tion, numeracy, document use, working with others, problem solv- analysis, working capital management, capital budgeting and
ing, computer use, and continuous learning. Students are placed investment, cost of capital, and risk. Sources of funding will also be
into the program based on demonstrated proficiency in English as discussed.
measured by the standards for Canadian Language Benchmarks. Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis. Credits: 3
Hours: 240 hrs (15-0) 16 wks
Credits: 10.5 FNCE (Finance)
ESLC 078 • English Language Proficiency
This course is designed for eligible newcomers to Canada who FNCE 2130 • Personal Finance
desire to move from foundational to proficient English communica- This course explores the importance of financial planning
tions skills, and wish to integrate more successfully into the com- within the Canadian political and economic environment, enabling
munity and workplace. The course is targeted toward those who students to understand the principles and practices of manag-
can produce a Language instruction for Newcomers to Canada ing personal finances. Students will develop an appreciation for
(LINC) certicate with completed CLB Levels 6, or who have been financial planning, both in the short and long-term, including mak-
assessed with CLB levels 6 or higher in at least three of four com- ing informed decisions about personal budgeting, use of credit,
munication skills areas. Essential skills will be embedded into the insurance, taxation, investment alternatives, and other important
LINC curriculum and will be those skills that people need for work, considerations. This course is a Mt. Royal University course for
learning, and life. They include reading, writing, oral communica- students in their Third and Fourth year. The numbering system is
tion, numeracy, document use, working with others, problem solv- based upon their guidelines. Students register through Medicine
ing, computer use, and continuous learning. Students are placed Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both FNSV
into the program based on demonstrated proficiency in English as 210 and FNCE 2130.
measured by the standards for Canadian Language Benchmarks. Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis. Credits: 3
Hours: 240 hrs (15-0) 16 wks
Credits: 10.5 FNSV (Financial Services)
EVSC (Environmental Science) FNSV 200 • Canadian Investment Funds
This course teaches the content of the Canadian Investment
Funds (CIFC) course of the Investment Funds Institute of Canada.
EVSC 238 • Introduction to Geographic Information Science
The course focuses on the basics of mutual funds and the mutual
Prerequisite: GEOG 201 or GEOG 203
funds industry in Canada. Specific topics include assessing client
Introduction to Geographic Information Science (GIS). This course
needs, types of mutual funds, investing and financial instruments,
introduces the creation, management, and analysis of digital spa-
taxation, and pensions and retirement. In addition to MHC’s tuition
tial data. Topics include data models and representation, relational
fee, you are required to register and pay an additional course fee
databases, analytical models, error and accuracy and precision,
to IFSE.ca. With this mandatory registration and fee, you receive
map standards, and data translation (Google Earth, CADD and
all course materials and access to on-line resources, are regis-
other data standards). QGIS - a free and open-source GIS - will be
tered with IFSE.ca and are eligible to write the mutual funds exam,
used for the course.
which, if passed, gives you license to sell mutual funds when
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
employed at a Canadian financial institution. As a non-Business
Credits: 4
student you are also welcome to take the course for reasons of
personal interest or professional development.
EVSC 336 • Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Prerequisite: EVSC 238
Credits: 3
This course introduces students to methods for remote sensing of Required Industry Fee of $225 (costs may vary from time of publication). NOTE: The
the Earth, and how spatial analysis can applied to landscape ecol- required industry fee does not cover the textbook cost for this course.
ogy and agriculture. Major course topics include electromagnetic
radiation, spectral and spatial properties, sensor characteristics, FNSV 210 • Personal Investing
accuracy assessment, image processing, and spatial analysis Course focuses on the investment process, investment portfolios,
methods. investment tools, and portfolio management from an individual
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) investor perspective. Topics include stocks, bonds, debentures,
Credits: 4 mutual funds, securities, money markets, and financial planning.
NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both FNSV 210 and
FINA (Finance) FNCE 2130.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
FINA 255 • Finance Credits: 3
Prerequisite: ACCT 113 or ACCT 321
An introductory course in financial management. All managers
need to understand the basic concepts and techniques of financial
analysis. Quality decisions require an understanding of the
GNED 220 • Texts and Ideas is based upon their guidelines. Students register through Medicine
“Texts and Ideas” is a course that explores how specific ideas Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both GNED
shape attitudes, belief systems, and values through the perspec- 1101 and GNED 210.
tives of various disciplines. You will learn about the nature, origins Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
and relevance of one or more complex concepts, such as beauty, Credits: 3
mind, identity, modernity, or the good life. NOTE: Students cannot
receive credit for both GNED 220 and GNED 1202. GNED 1201 • Aesthetic Experience and Ideas
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) This course examines human aesthetic responses and
Credits: 3 our capacities to interpret diverse forms of cultural expression.
Students will study some of the following: literary and/or religious
GNED 221 • Aesthetic Experience & Ideas texts, paintings, sculpture, architecture, music, film, dance, opera,
This course examines human aesthetic responses and our the decorative arts, as well as other forms of aesthetic expres-
capacities to interpret diverse forms of cultural expressions. sion. This course is a Mt. Royal University course for students in
Students will study some of the following: literary and/or religious their Third and Fourth year. The numbering system is based upon
texts, paintings, sculpture, architecture, music, film, dance, opera their guidelines. Students register through Medicine Hat College.
the decorative arts, as well as other forms of aesthetic expression. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both GNED 1201 and
Students will critically explore the values, beliefs and ideas that GNED 221.
shape, and are shaped by human experience, and are expressed Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
by individuals, communities, and societies, through their art and Credits: 3
cultural expression. Students will also explore the various media
through which cultural expression takes place. NOTE: Students GNED 1202 • Texts and Ideas
cannot receive credit for both GNED 221 and GNED 1201. “Texts and Ideas” is a course that explores how specific
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) ideas shape attitudes, belief systems, and values through the per-
Credits: 3 spectives of various disciplines. Through the critical reading of key
texts, students will learn about the nature, origins and relevance
GNED 230 • Citizenship Without Borders of one or more ideas, such as “leadership,” “mind,” “the self,” “mo-
You will gain an understanding of the impact and opportunities of dernity,” or “the good life ”. This course is a Mt. Royal University
globalization, as well as the barriers. A thorough discussion of the course for students in their Third and Fourth year. The numbering
pros and cons of globalization will be included. The international system is based upon their guidelines. Students register through
environment will be introduced through a holistic analysis of Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for
political, economic, and cultural differences. International institu- both GNED 1202 and GNED 220.
tions and trading blocs will be discussed, and the factors Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
contributing to cross-cultural effectiveness will be introduced. Credits: 3
NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both GNED 230 and
GNED 1301. GNED 1301 • Citizenship without Borders
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Students will gain a broad overview and understanding of
Credits: 3 issues related to global interaction and global interconnectedness.
The complex concept of ‘globalization’ will be analyzed through
GNED 234 • Communities and Societies interdisciplinary perspectives and students will be encouraged,
In this course students will be guided to develop a richer aware- through debating key issues, to be active global citizens. Instruc-
ness of the various communities and societies in which they live tors may approach the course through the use of specific thematic
and participate. This course will progressively examine family, structures. This course is a Mt. Royal University course for
communities of belonging, post-secondary education, the city, students in their Third and Fourth year. The numbering system is
the province, the state, and global economic, political and cultural based upon their guidelines. Students register through Medicine
concentric systems. In the course, stereotypes will be questioned, Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both GNED
critical skills developed, and key topics will be addressed and 1301 and GNED 230.
examined. Themes and topics to be considered include the Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
following: Community building, power and authority, social Credits: 3
systems, institutions, and rules and responsibilities. NOTE: Stu-
dents cannot receive credit for both GNED 234 and GNED 1304. GNED 1304 • Communities and Societies
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Local, national, and global communities suffer from similar
Credits: 3 problems. This interdisciplinary course will critically examine
key issues within communities and societies, explore the mean-
GNED 1101 • Scientific and Mathematical Literacy for ing, power, and obligations of citizenship, and begin to develop
the Modern World the skills necessary to create positive, effective, and sustainable
Students will expand their understanding of the intersections of change. This course is a Mt. Royal University course for students
mathematics, science and technology with daily life. The course in their Third and Fourth year. The numbering system is based
will develop and apply critical thinking and scientific reasoning upon their guidelines. Students register through Medicine Hat Col-
skills through the examination of issues drawn from the real world lege. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both GNED 1304
and current events. This course is a Mt. Royal University course and GNED 234.
for students in their Third and Fourth year. The numbering system Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
GNED 1401 • Critical Writing & Reading strategies to mitigate potential challenges. Graded on a CR (Pass)/
This course develops students’ skills in the types of writ- NC (Fail) basis.
ing, reading, and thinking required in university today. Students Hours: 60 hrs (2.14 - 2.14)
will review basics, analyze contemporary examples, develop Credits: 3
research and referencing skills, and design their writing for specific
audiences. Writing for Academic Success provides an opportunity HCAP 143 • Providing Person-Centered Care & Comfort
to develop new talents and gain confidence in expressing ideas. Corequisite: HCAP 140 & HCAP 141 & HCAP 142
This course is a Mt. Royal University course for students in their You will learn how to deliver basic physical care such as grooming,
Third and Fourth year. The numbering system is based upon personal care, bathing, bed-making, assisting with elimination, cli-
their guidelines. Students register through Medicine Hat College. ent mobility, positioning, lifts and transfers in a safe, ethical manner.
NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both GNED 1401 and You will also acquire knowledge and skills related to client nutrition,
ENGL 252. food safety and mealtimes. This course includes a high impact
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) consolidation lab. Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis.
Credits: 3 Hours: 75 hrs (2.07 - 3.29)
Credits: 4
GNST (Gender Studies)
HCAP 144 • Clinical Placement I
Prerequisite: HCAP 140 & HCAP 141 & HCAP 142 & HCAP 143
GNST 300 • Gender Studies Placement to occur in a continuing care setting (home care, sup-
Course provides theoretical, historical, cultural, and ethical con- portive living (designated supportive living (DSL), senior lodge,
texts for the study of gender. What is gender? How are gender and group homes). Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis.
sex different? How have gender roles been determined in the past Hours: 80 hrs (0 - 80C)
and present? How are gender and gender roles depicted in our Credits: 4
culture and through the media? How are issues pertaining to gen-
der related to personal identity, race and ethnicity, family, econom- HCAP 145 • Meeting Complex Care Needs
ics, education, law, medicine and health care? This course has no Prerequisite: HCAP 140 & HCAP 141 & HCAP 142 &
prerequisites but SOCI 201 or PSYC 205 are highly HCAP 143
recommended. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both Corequisite: HCAP 144
GNST 300 and SLGY 2233. This course covers the more complex skills required for complete
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) personal care such as range of motion, assistance with wound
Credits: 3 care, assistance with Naso-Gastric, Gastrostomy and tube feeds,
assistance with urinary catheters and drainage systems. In
HCAP (Health Care Aide) addition, you will learn how to measure vital signs, height, and
weight, assess vital signs, assistance with specimen collection, and
HCAP 140 • Health Care Aide Role & Responsibility assistance with respiratory care and oral suctioning, medication
Corequisite: HCAP 141 & HCAP 142 & HCAP 143 assistance. This course includes a high impact consolidation lab.
You will obtain knowledge about the role of the health care aide, Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis.
legislation, functioning effectively as a team member, Hours: 75 hrs (1.75-3.61) 14 wks
environmental safety, client safety, self-care, and safety. Credits: 4
Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis
Hours: 45 hrs (2.85-.36) HCAP 146 • Special Activities for Clients with Various Health
Credits: 3 Conditions
Prerequisite: HCAP 144
HCAP 141 • The Human Body, Health & Chronic Illness Corequisite: HCAP 145
Corequisite: HCAP 140 & HCAP 142 & HCAP 143 You will build on the skills previously learned and expand your
You will gain an understanding of body systems, functions, and range of skills to include assistance with care of infants, assistance
chronic conditions. Normal human growth, development, and with child, and care for clients with a diagnosis of Dementia and
death will be discussed. You will gain an understanding of the role other mental health diagnoses. You will assist clients with physical
of a Health Care Aide and the aspects of healthy aging as well as disabilities and developmental delays. Furthermore, you will learn
the importance of the maintenance and fostering of client indepen- about palliative and end of life care and how to meet the care needs
dence. Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis. of patients and families at the time of death. This course includes a
Hours: 45 hrs (3.21-0) high impact consolidation lab. Graded on a
Credits: 3 CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis.
Hours: 75 hrs (3.64 - 1.71)
HCAP 142 • Communication & Documentation in the Health Credits: 4
Care Environment
Corequisite: HCAP 140 & HCAP 141 & HCAP 143
You will learn how to communicate effectively within a collaborative
team. You will also acquire skills in both written and oral commu-
nications and learn how to deal with problems and conflict. You
will gain understanding in communication impairments and related
HCAP 147 • Clinical Experience II (Instructor-Led) HIST 231 • Canada, Origins to 1867
Prerequisite: HCAP 145 & HCAP 146 A historical introduction to the dynamic themes in early Canadian
Clinical placement to occur in any of the following care set- history. Special attention is devoted to social, economic, and
tings: long term care facility, designated supportive living 4/4D political development. White-Aboriginal relations and the open-
(DSL4/4D), and in some cases (DSL 3). Graded on a ing of the Canadian West is also studied. NOTE: Students cannot
CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis. receive credit for both HIST 231 and HIST 1131.
Hours: 160 hrs (0-160C) Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 6 Credits: 3
HCAP 148 • Consolidated Clinical Placement HIST 233 • Canada Since 1867
Prerequisite: HCAP 147 This course focuses on the development of the Canadian nation
Placement to occur in any of the following settings: home care, from Confederation to 1945, with particular attention to federal-pro-
a long term care facility, designated supportive living 4/4D vincial relations, economic development, social movements, and
(DSL4/4D), in some cases (DSL 3), or acute care. western political protest. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for
Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis. both HIST 233 and HIST 1133.
Hours: 80 (0-80C) Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 4 Credits: 3
HIST 205 • The Americas HIST 333 • Popular Culture in Nineteenth Century
Course discusses selected topics in the history of conquest, Canada
expansionism and migrations in the New World. Special attention This course focuses on selected themes in 19th century
is given to exploration, social and economic development, race Canadian culture: Working class culture and leisure; rural and
relations, colonial and military rivalries, frontiers, and revolutions. urban lifestyles; social class and the Victorian family; newspapers
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) and periodicals; regional societies and folk myths; and political
Credits: 3 culture.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
HIST 217 • The United States 1607-1865 Credits: 3
Course focuses on a survey of major themes and issues in
HIST 345 • Crime and Criminal Justice in Canada
American history from colonial settlement to the end of the Civil
This course focuses on the history of crime and criminal justice
War. Topics include: Early exploration, colonial society, religion and
in Canada from the earliest settlement by Europeans to the late
education, the road to revolution, the revolutionary war, American
twentieth century. Topics include crime and the development of the
democracy, American expansion, race relation, and the Civil War.
criminal law, criminal courts and jurisdictions, the police, punish-
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
ments, correctional institutions in Eastern, Central and Western
Credits: 3 Canada during the time period. Attention will be given to the
relationship of criminality to the moral attitudes and socio-economic
HIST 219 • United States 1865 to Present conditions, and the historic role of crime and punishment in the lo-
Focus of the course is a survey of American history from the Civil cal communities, society and the state.
War to the present. Topics include: Reconstruction and black Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
freedom, the response to industrialization, the emergence of the Credits: 3
USA as a world power, the Great Depression and the New Deal,
involvement in war (WWI, WWII, Cold War, Vietnam War), student HIST 350 • Eighteenth Century Europe, 1715-1815 Age
rebellion in the 1960s, and conservatism in the Reagan era. of Enlightenment and Revolution
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Topics for this course include: State building and international
Credits: 3 relations; aristocracy, peasants, and the urban middle classes;
popular culture; critical spirit of the Enlightenment; crises of the old
regimes; and the era of the French Revolution and Napoleon.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
HIST 351 • Nineteenth Century Europe, 1815-1914 and ongoing efforts at collective identity formation. This course
Material Progress and Political Collapse is a Mt. Royal University course for students in their Third and
Topics for this course include: New ideologies of liberalism, Fourth year. The numbering system is based upon their guidelines.
conservatism, nationalism, and socialism; 19th century revolutions; Students register through Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students
industrialization and its social consequences; emergence of new cannot receive credit for both HIST 2243 and HIST 351.
nation-states; imperialism, partial emancipation of women; new Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
cultural trends; and the successes and ultimate failure of the Credits: 3
European balance of power. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit
for both HIST 351 and HIST 2243.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
HLSC (Health Sciences)
Credits: 3
HLSC 151 • Personal Health and Wellness
This course offers an overview of the physical, social, mental,
HIST 1131 • Introduction to Canada:
environmental and spiritual aspects of personal health and wellness
Pre-Confederation
within the context of community and the Canadian health care
This course introduces students to key issues and events in early
system.
Canadian history. Themes include social and cultural change, as
Hours: 45 hrs (3-0) 15 wks
well as economic and political developments. Topics such as the in-
Credits: 3
teractions between Natives and non-Natives, war and conflict, and
French and British relations will be examined. This course is a Mt.
HLSC 200 • Introduction to Addictions Studies
Royal University course for students in their Third and Fourth year.
Prerequisite: Meets admission criteria into the Addictions
The numbering system is based upon their guidelines. Students
Counselling program
register through Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot
This foundational course provides an overview of the study and
receive credit for both HIST 1131 and HIST 231.
treatment of addictive behaviours and compulsive disorders.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
Credits: 3
HIST 1133 • Modern Canada, 1867 to Present
HLSC 220 • Introduction to Counselling
This course introduces students to key issues and events
Prerequisite: HLSC 200 & PSYC 205 & IDST 100 or permission
in modern Canadian history. Themes include social and cultural
of the Dean
change, as well as economic and political developments. Specific
An introduction to the theory and practice of counselling
topics covered may include Canada’s military participation, the individuals experiencing addictions.
Cold War, immigration and regionalism. This course is a Mt. Royal Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
University course for students in their Third and Fourth year. The Credits: 4
numbering system is based upon their guidelines. Students regis-
ter through Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot receive HLSC 230 • Physiology and Processes of Addictions
credit for both HIST 1133 and HIST 233. Prerequisite: HLSC 200 or permission of the Dean
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) This course examines the physiology and processes of addictions.
Credits: 3 Methods and agents used for the restoration of physiologic equilib-
rium are also discussed.
HIST 2232 • Canadian Social History Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
This course focuses on the history of Canadians in a Credits: 3
number of spaces such as home, workplace and recreational set-
tings. A variety of topics such as religion, education, health, crime HLSC 320 • Counselling II (Individuals and Groups)
and punishment, the arts, and popular culture may be examined, Prerequisite: HLSC 220
as may issues such as race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, Theories and techniques of counselling individuals and groups
regional identity and class. This course is a Mt. Royal University are examined. Lab work includes techniques for working with
course for students in their Third and Fourth year. The numbering individuals and groups of addicted persons.
system is based upon their guidelines. Students register through Hours: 98 hrs (3-4)
Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot received credit for Credits: 4
HIST 2232 and HIST 331.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) HLSC 340 • Assessment of Addictions
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: HLSC 220 & HLSC 230
This course provides you with the necessary knowledge and skills
HIST 2243 • Europe in the Nineteenth and Twentieth to identify and understand clients with needs related to addictions
Centuries and to plan interventions in partnership with the client.
This course examines the history of Europe between 1789 and Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
1989. This period is distinguished by transformations in virtually Credits: 4
every area of human life; the creation and destruction of a Euro-
pean dominated world order; the rise, spread and collapse of com-
munism; increasingly destructive spasms of organized violence;
HLSC 350 • Internship in Addictions Counselling HPED 3010 • The Body in Socio-Cultural Studies II
Prerequisite: All first and second year courses An examination of current methodologies in the study
You observe and participate in the practice of addictions counsel- of cultural meaning of sport, leisure and physical education. This
ling within a fieldwork experience. On-line and on-site seminars course is a Mt. Royal University course for students in their Third
facilitate the integration of theory, research, and practice. You and Fourth year. The numbering system is based upon their guide-
are required to attend a one week seminar on campus part way lines. Students register through Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Stu-
through the semester. NOTE: You must have access to the dents cannot receive credit for both HPED 3010 and KNES 204.
Internet at your placement site or residence in order to participate Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
in the online weekly assignments and discussions. Additional Credits: 3
Requirements: Prior to starting practicum students must receive certification in
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Opportunity for this training IDST (Interdisciplinary Studies)
will be coordinated by the program but students are responsible for the cost.
(Approx $200) IDST 100 • Introductory Communications for Helping
Hours: 490 hr (3-32P) Professionals
Credits: 12 This introductory course provides foundational knowledge and
skills in communication for students beginning studies in the
HLSC 365 • Health Education and Promotion helping professions.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Addictions Counselling Hours: 78 hrs (3-3) 13 wks
program Credits: 4
An overview of the theory essential to health education including Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format
health promotion, models of health, health education, and learning;
ethical concerns in education and basic teaching methods and IDST 485 • Death and Dying
tools. NOTE: You cannot receive credit for both HLSC 365 and Society’s attitudes towards death and dying, rituals associated
NURS 365. with death, and the impact of technology are examined. The effect
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) of death and dying on those who are dying, on their families and
Credits: 3 friends, and on those providing care and comfort is discussed.
NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both IDST 485 and
HPED (Health and Physical Education) PSYC 3320.
Hours: 39 hrs (3-0) 13 wks
HPED 1010 • Historical and Philosophical Credits: 3
Foundations in Sport & Culture
This course provides an examination of the cultural meanings of IMIN (Infection and Immunity)
sport, leisure, and physical education; and the place of the body in
our culture both historically and in the present This course is a Mt. IMIN 200 • Infection and Immunity
Royal University course for students in their Third and Fourth year. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CMMB 343 & (BCEM 200 or
The numbering system is based upon their guidelines. Students BCEM 393)
register through Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot Infection and Immunity introduces the fundamental principles,
receive credit for both HPED 1010 and KNES 264. components and functioning of the immune system. It examines
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) how the immune system responds to each of the three major
Credits: 3 groups of infectious agents (bacteria, viruses and parasites) and
the strategies employed by these agents in order to evade an
HPED 2507 • Introductory Nutrition effective immune response.
This course will provide the student with a basic under- Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
standing of the role of nutrition in health and fitness. By surveying Credits 3
the basics of human nutrition, and considering practical applica-
tions, the student will be prepared to apply nutrition guidelines to IMIN 202 • Infection and Immunity for Health Care
their individual nutrition needs and those of specialized popula- Professionals
tions. This course is a Mt. Royal University course for students in Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOL 275 and permission of the
their Third and Fourth year. The numbering system is based upon Dean
their guidelines. Students register through Medicine Hat College. Infection and Immunity for Health Care Professionals introduces
NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both HPED 2507 and the fundamental principles, components and functioning of the
NUTR 200. immune system. It examines how the immune system responds to
Hours: 42 hrs(3-0) each of the three major groups of infections agents (bacteria,
Credits: 3 viruses and parasites) and the strategies employed by these
agents in order to evade an effective immune response.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
KNES 212 • Research Methods in Kinesiology Theory Part A & B upon successful completion of the course.
Prerequisite: STAT 251 or STAT 333 NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both KNES 260 and
An introduction to research in Kinesiology, with an emphasis on a PHYL 2520.
practical application of research techniques and design. Learn- Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
ing how to evaluate and design combining critical thinking to Credits: 3
understand the various types of qualitative, quantitative and mixed
research methods. KNES 261 • Human Anatomy
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Topics for this course include: Systemic human anatomy, and a
Credits: 3 study of anatomical systems and their structural interrelationships
- skeletal, arthrodial, muscular, circulatory, digestive, respiratory,
KNES 220 • Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries urogenital and neural.
Prerequisite: KNES 261 or BIOL 275 & BIOL 277 Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
The principles of injury prevention, and the study of selected sports Credits: 4
injuries and how to manage them are studied in this course. Upon
successful completion of this course, students can apply to the KNES 264 • History and Philosophies of Physical
Sports Medicine Council of Alberta for an equivalency certificate Education, Sports and Recreation
in Athletic First Aid and Sport Taping and Strapping. This course A study of the philosophies and the development of physical
includes an additional fee for taping and strapping supplies. education, sport, recreation and athletics from ancient to modern
Hours: 70 hrs (3-2) times. The Canadian setting is emphasized. NOTE: Students
Credits: 4 cannot receive credit for both KNES 264 and HPED 1010.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
KNES 240 • Adapted Physical Education Credits: 3
An introduction to research, theory and practice pertaining to
participation in sport, physical education and leisure by persons KNES 265 • Functional Anatomy
with impairments. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both Prerequisite: KNES 261
KNES 240 and PHYL 3320. The application of anatomical and mechanical principles as they
Hours: 56 hrs (3-1) relate to human movement in sport, physical education, and daily
Credits: 3 activities. The focus will be on incorporating knowledge associ-
ated with the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems to perform
KNES 247 • Introduction to Wellness, Fitness & Nutrition in-depth analyses of various movement situations.
This course is designed to introduce students to the general Hours: 70 hrs (3-2)
concepts of wellness, fitness and nutrition. Topics include dimen- Credits: 4
sions of wellness, nutrition and body composition, components Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format
of fitness, exercise prescription and physical activity. Laboratory
experiences will provide students with an introduction to basic well- KNES 281 • Introduction to Movement Activities of
ness activities that, in combination with lecture material, can be Children and Youth
applied to individual needs and circumstances. Introduction to the theory and practice of instruction in physical
Hours: 70 hrs (3-2) activity settings, instructional techniques are applied to a variety of
Credits: 4 activities and environments in order to enhance the development
of instructional skills that can promote skill learning.
KNES 250 • Introduction to the Administration of Hours: 56 hrs (2-2)
Sport and Physical Education Programs Credits: 3
Course provides you with the basic skills required to successfully
administer a sport and/or Physical Education Program. KNES 290 • Growth and Development
Hours: 56 hrs (3-1) Study of the sequential changes in physical growth and motor
Credits: 3 development with emphasis on individual differences.
Hours: 70 hrs (3-2)
KNES 255 • Biomechanics Credits: 4
Prerequisite: KNES 261 or BIOL 275 & BIOL 277
Corequisite: KNES 265 or permission of Dean KNES 373 • Exercise Physiology
Recommended Background: PHYS 20 & MATH 30 Prerequisite: PHSL 370
An introduction to the biomechanics of movement. Both qualitative Corequisite: PHSL 371
and quantitative approaches are used in the study of key biome- This course will provide an overview of acute physiological
chanical concepts and principles as they are applied to sport and responses and chronic adaptations to exercise. Focus will be on
exercise. the nervous, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems as
Hours: 70 hrs (3-2) well as the effects of exercise and training on the human body as
Credits: 4 a whole.
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
KNES 260 • Introduction to Coaching Credits: 4
Coaching theory, incorporating components of the National
Coaching Certification Program, is part of this course. This class
has supplemental costs for certification requirements. Students
will complete the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)
MATH 010R • Preparation for MATH 010/MATH 010FN MATH 031 • Introduction to Calculus
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MATH 009 or Prerequisite: MATH 030 or equivalent
equivalent This course has the transfer equivalency of Alberta Education’s
This course provides you with the basic numerical and algebraic Math 31 and consists primarily of the topics in the MATH 31 pro-
skills necessary to succeed in either MATH 010 or MATH 010FN. gram. This course is designed to prepare you for courses such as
Topics include number concepts and operations, equations and MATH 202, MATH 203, MATH 221, and CHEM 201. Topics include
inequalities, polynomials and factoring, coordinate geometry, and a pre-calculus review, limits, differentiation, applications of differen-
trigonometry. tiation, and an introduction to integration.
Hours: 84 hrs (6-0) Hours: 84 hrs (6-0)
Credits: 4 Credits: 4
Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format
MATH 202 • Elementary Calculus I MATH 331 • Calculus and Linear Algebra
Prerequisite: MATH 30-1 or equivalent Prerequisite: MATH 204
A review of analytical geometry, functions and graphs. Differen- A brief introduction to linear algebra, this course features calcu-
tiation and integration of polynomial, trigonometric, exponential lus of functions of several variables and an introduction to vector
and logarithmic functions; applications including curve sketching analysis. NOTE: Credit is allowed for only one of MATH 331,
and optimization; and the fundamental theorem of calculus are MATH 353 or AMAT 309. This course is available as a directed
featured. study course. For more information, consult the Dean of Science.
Hours: 56 hrs (4-0) Hours: 56 hrs (3-1T)
Credits: 3 Credits: 3
MGMT 250 • Hotel and Resort Management MGMT 268 • Business Integration
Prerequisite: MGMT 161 or MGMT 263 & Second Year Prerequisite: (ACCT 113 or ACCT 321) & MGMT 161 & second
Standing year standing
This course examines a range of topics essential to effective Business Integration is the study of general management. The
management of hotel and resort operations. Topics include guest general manager’s primary responsibility is the direction and
services, the role of the general manager, accounting, revenue performance of an organization as a whole. The pervasive concept
management, front office, housekeeping, and property operations in the Business Integration course is that of strategy as a general
and maintenance. management tool to guide the survival, growth and profitability of
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) an enterprise. The case analysis approach is used extensively to
Credits: 3 uncover the social, political, and competitive environments faced
by organizations in developing viable strategic choices.
MGMT 252 • Food and Beverage Management Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Prerequisite: MGMT 161 or MGMT 264 & Second Year Credits: 3
Standing
This course builds on basic management theory as it relates to the MGMT 270 • The Entrepreneurial Experience
restaurant industry. Topics covered include restaurant manage- This highly experiential course develops an understanding of
ment, marketing, service-delivery, menu creation, site selection, entrepreneurship and builds awareness of the experiences an
and interior design. The topic of cost control is also introduced. entrepreneur will have in the real world. You will be exposed to
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) industry entrepreneurs and participate in entrepreneurial competi-
Credits: 3 tions. A framework of entrepreneurial attitudes, behaviors and skills
will be examined based on current entrepreneurial research and
MGMT 254 • Introduction to Tourism Marketing practices observed in industry. Entrepreneurial experiences are
Prerequisite: MKTG 171 explored in developing and industrial nations, in new and existing
This course covers the basic principles of marketing, specifically companies and in non-profit settings. NOTE: Students cannot re-
focusing on the tourism and hospitality industry. Central to the ceive credit for both MGMT 270 and MGMT 215. NOTE: Students
course is understanding key components of marketing, informa- cannot receive credit for both MGMT 270 & ENTR 2301.
tion systems, marketing research, consumer behavior, pricing and Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
promotion, components of the marketing plan, and destination Credits: 3
marketing.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) MGMT 284 • Business Statistics I
Credits: 3 This course introduces descriptive and inferential statistical analy-
sis while emphasizing thinking skills and computer literacy. Topics
MGMT 263 • Organizational Behaviour include descriptive statistics, probability theory, simple random
A behavioral approach to the understanding of people who influ- samples, discrete and continuous random variables, the central
ence the workings of organizations. Topics of study include team limit theorem, confidence intervals and hypotheses testing. This
dynamics, motivation, communication, leadership, decision-mak- course will emphasize the application of statistical analysis to busi-
ing, and organizational culture. ness situations, the understanding of which will be further
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) enhanced through exposure to current statistical computer
Credits: 3 software.
Hours: 56 hrs (4-0)
MGMT 267 • Leadership Development Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MGMT 161 or MGMT 263 & second year
standing MGMT 285 • Business Statistics II
This course provides an introduction to leadership issues and Prerequisite: MGMT 284
focuses on developing knowledge and capacities that contribute This second level course in applied statistics examines inferential
to leadership success. This course assumes a personal level of statistical analysis while emphasizing thinking skills and computer
interest in the subject: the purpose in learning about leaders and literacy. Topics include parametric and nonparametric hypothesis
leadership is to enable you to become a better leader. The focus is testing procedures. Simple and multiple regression analysis will
not so much on leadership in terms of content, but more so about also be examined and applied to business situations. The under-
leadership processes and in developing your self-confidence and standing of the course material will be further enhanced through
the skills necessary to lead. Topics include knowledge of leader- exposure to both manual and computerized methods using current
ship techniques and theories, teamwork, learning styles, values, statistical computer software.
personal needs, behavioral styles, individual and group conflict, Hours: 56 hrs (4-0)
and supportive communications. NOTE: Students cannot receive Credits: 3
credit for both MGMT 267 and MGMT 4431.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) MGMT 326 • Management Information Systems
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ACCT 113 or ACCT 321
This course focuses on the role of information technology in an
organization and its application to business problems. Techniques
for designing, implementing and managing information systems
are presented. Topics covered include hardware and software, file
management, database organization, networking and telecommu- MGMT 533 • Strategic Management
nications, systems development and design, flowcharting, system Prerequisite: ACCT 215 & FINA 255 & MGMT 243 & MGMT 263
security, backup and recovery, and artificial intelligence. & MKTG 171
NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both MGMT 326 and Prerequisite or Corequisite: MGMT 440
MGMT 3265. This capstone course develops the conceptual and applied skills
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) associated with analyzing a competitive situation from a general
Credits: 3 management point of view. It addresses issues affecting the
fundamental direction of the firm, considers the formulation and
MGMT 330 • Global Business Environment implementation of strategy, focuses on the extent to which different
An introduction to the field of international business: national aspects of the firm fit with key environmental forces, and discusses
economic, political and cultural differences; the issues the organization’s ability to leverage its unique core competencies.
surrounding globalization; the role of international institutions in The course views the organization holistically and, as such, goes
facilitating international trade; international trade agreements; beyond the mere integration of specific organizational functions.
the international monetary system; current international business NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both MGMT 533 and
trends and developments. The course will stress Canada’s place MGMT 5333.
in the global economy and the challenges Canadian businesses Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
face in doing international business. NOTE: Students cannot Credits: 3
receive credit for both MGMT 330 and INBU 3301.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) MGMT 3265 • Management Information Systems
Credits: 3 Prerequisite: ACCT 113 or ACCT 321
This course focuses on the role of information technology in an
MGMT 395 • Business Law organization and its application to business problems. Techniques
An analysis of the legal framework of law that establishes the basis for designing, implementing and managing information systems
for rules of conduct among business people and that influences are presented. Topics covered include hardware and software, file
business policy, this course seeks to develop insight into the management, database organization, networking and telecom-
functions of the law as a system of social thought and economic munications, systems development and design, flowcharting,
development. Course deals with the importance and role of law in system security, backup and recovery, and artificial intelligence.
society, the legal system of Canada, private property and contract, This course is a Mt. Royal University course for students in their
and legal attitudes toward business. Tort, contract, and law of Third and Fourth year. The numbering system is based upon their
negotiable instruments are emphasized. guidelines. Students register through Medicine Hat College.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for MGMT 3265 and
Credits: 3 MGMT 326.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
MGMT 440 • Operations Management Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MGMT 284 or STAT 251
This course is a survey of the decision processes in production MGMT 4431 • Leadership Development
and operations management, and the relationship to other busi- Prerequisite: MGMT 263
ness areas. Topics covered include forecasting, product and Introduction to leadership issues and focuses on developing
service design, capacity planning, waiting line models, facility knowledge and capacities that contribute to leadership success.
location and layout, process selection, design of work systems, This course assumes a personal level of interest in the subject: the
linear optimization, quality inspection and control, life cycle man- purpose in learning about leaders and leadership is to enable you
agement, inventory management, aggregate planning, material to become a better leader. The focus is not so much on leadership
requirements planning, project operations management, and op- in terms of content, but more so about leadership processes and in
eration scheduling. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both developing your self-confidence and the skills necessary to lead.
MGMT 440 and LSCM 3403. Topics include knowledge of leadership techniques and theories,
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) teamwork, learning styles, values, personal needs, behavioral
Credits: 3 styles, individual and group conflict, and supportive communica-
tions. Third and Fourth years of the BBA program are Mt. Royal
MGMT 443 • Business Plan Development University courses. The numbering system is based upon their
Prerequisite: ACCT 215 & (MGMT 161 or MGMT 270) & guidelines. Students register through Medicine Hat College.
MKTG 171 NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both MGMT 4431 and
You will be able to prepare and present a solid business plan MGMT 267.
for new or existing enterprise. Areas covered will include Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
identifying and assessing opportunities, developing a winning Credits: 3
strategy, identifying resource requirements and selling the plan to
financing sources. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both
MGMT 443 and ENTR 4433.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
MUHL (Music History and Literature) ine in detail, the TCP/IP protocol stack including the use of variable
length subnet masks as well as an introduction to IPv6. Various
MUHL 209 • Music Past and Present Microsoft implementations of Network Address Translation (NAT)
Directed listening to and study of important music of the past and will also be examined.
present. Course is intended for non-majors. Hours: 84 hrs (2-4)
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Credits: 4
Credits: 3
NETW 222 • Advanced Microsoft Server Technologies
MUHL 211 • Music and the Humanities Prerequisite: NETW 220
Study of the interrelationship of music and the humanities in a Advanced server management topics will include Windows Server
broad cultural and historical framework. Course is intended for Update Services (WSUS), performance monitoring and auditing,
non-majors. and remote access methods, including Virtual Private Networks
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) (VPNs). You will learn the advanced configuration of network infra-
Credits: 3 structure services such as DNS, DHCP and group policy.
Hours: 84 hrs (2-4)
Credits: 4
MUPF (Music Performance)
NETW 290 • Network Administration
MUPF 201 • Chamber Choir I
Prerequisite: ITEC 170
Prerequisite: Successful audition
Focusing on account and resource management in a Windows
Performance experience in the Chamber Choir.
Server environment, this course covers topics such as appropri-
Hours: 42 hrs (0-3A)
ate and efficient creation and management of users, computers,
Credits: 1.5
groups and organizational units in Active Directory Domains.
MUPF 202 • Chamber Choir I Students will learn how to effectively control access and permis-
Prerequisite: Successful audition sions on the files, folders and printers, and configure group policy
Performance experience in the Chamber Choir. for network management and security.
Hours: 42 hrs (0-3A) Hours: 84 hrs (2-4)
Credits: 1.5 Credits: 4
NETW 200 • Cisco Networking NURS 287 • The Science of Health l: Communities and
Prerequisite: ITEC 170 Populations
This course will provide an introduction to Cisco based networking Corequisite: NURS 285 & NURS 288 & NURS 289
including Cisco devices and their configuration. You will learn how Determinants of health, health indices, principles and methods of
to configure a router, manage routing tables and configure various epidemiology, and population-based health management are
routing protocols. emphasized. Conduct of health surveys and use of population-
Hours: 84 hrs (2-4) based health data to identify health risk are addressed. Integra-
Credits: 4 tion of concepts of microbiology and risk elevation related to
ages and stages of the lifespan. Basic tenets of the meaning of
NETW 220 • Microsoft Server Technologies evidence-based practice will be introduced.
Prerequisite: ITEC 170 Hours: 36 hrs (3-0) 12 wks
This course teaches the implementation, deployment and support Credits: 3
of current Microsoft client and server network operating systems.
Topics include planning and implementation of Dynamic Host Con-
figuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS), and
Routing in an Active Directory environment. The course will exam-
NURS 288 • Supporting Health l: Communities and NURS 389 • Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices ll:
Populations Learning, Praxis and Scholarship in the
Corequisite: NURS 285 & NURS 287 & NURS 289 Practicum Setting
Focus on a broad understanding of health and the basic frame- Prerequisite: NURS 285 & NURS 287 & NURS 288 & NURS 289
works and principles of population health promotion, primary & Current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support
health care and upstream thinking. Explores how health can be Corequisites: NURS 385 & NURS 387 & NURS 388
created and supported in a society. Emphasis on developing Integration and application of theoretic knowledge in simulated
communication and relationship building skills to work effectively and nursing practice settings. Develop skills and competencies in
in a group or a team. Strategies to assess protect and promote the nursing families in transitional periods across the lifespan. Focus
health of groups and communities. on optimizing family health and functioning while mitigating health
Hours: 36 hrs (3-0) 12 wks risks to family members. Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis.
Credits: 3 Hours: 228 hrs
Credits: 6
NURS 289 • Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices l:
Learning, Praxis and Scholarship in the NURS 485 • The Discipline and Profession of Nursing lll:
Practicum Setting Furthering Inquiry and Scholarship in Nursing
Prerequisite: CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support Prerequisites: NURS 385 & NURS 387 & NURS 388 &
Corequisite: NURS 285 & NURS 287 & NURS 288 NURS 389
Integration and application of theoretic knowledge in simulated Corequisites: NURS 487 & NURS 488 & NURS 489
and nursing practice settings. Develop skills and competencies Focus on strategies for the development of evidence-informed
in nursing of groups, communities, and populations within a nursing practice. Examination of strategies to critique and facilitate
collaborative practice model. Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) the use of evidence for practice. Introduction to basic quantita-
basis. tive and qualitative methods used in nursing research. Third and
Hours: 228 hrs Fourth Years of the Nursing program are University of Calgary
Credits: 6 courses. The numbering system is based upon the guidelines of
this institution. You must register through the University of Calgary
NURS 385 • The Discipline and Profession of Nursing ll: - fees are charged by the University of Calgary.
Inter-Professional Practice and Professional Hours: 36 hrs (3-0) 12 wks
Accountability
Prerequisite: NURS 285 & NURS 287 & NURS 288 & NURS 289 NURS 487 • The Science of Health lll: People Experiencing
Corequisites: NURS 387 & NURS 388 & NURS 389 Life Threatening Health Challenges
Concepts of inter-professional practice and its core competen- Prerequisites: NURS 385 & NURS 387 & NURS 388 &
cies are introduced. Examination of the contributions of nursing NURS 389
and nursing sensitive outcomes. Full scope nursing roles on intra Corequisites: NURS 485 & NURS 488 & NURS 489
professional and interprofessional teams are explored, in particular Theoretic understanding of the holistic experience of acuity and
as pertains to the complex health care needs of families in transi- life-threat for individuals and families is presented. Epidemiology,
tion and at risk. Of primary focus is exploration of the scholarly and pathophysiology, diagnostic studies, complex physical and other
research foundations of the profession as the basis of the nursing assessments relevant to common life-threatening health
professional role of a Registered Nurse. challenges, including mental health disorders. Third and Fourth
Hours: 36 hrs (3-0) 12 wks Years of the Nursing program are University of Calgary courses.
Credits: 3 The numbering system is based upon the guidelines of this
institution. You must register through the University of Calgary -
NURS 387 • The Science of Health ll: Families in Transition fees are charged by the University of Calgary.
Prerequisite: NURS 285 & NURS 287 & NURS 288 & NURS 289 Hours: 36 hrs (3-0) 12 wks
Corequisites: NURS 385 & NURS 388 & NURS 389
Holistic models addressing bio/psycho/social/spiritual/cultural NURS 488 • Supporting Health lll: People with Life-
dimensions of family health processes are addressed. Focus Threatening Health Challenges
on the epidemiological, physiological, pathology, and mental Prerequisites: NURS 385 & NURS 387 & NURS 388 &
health knowledge that underlies the assessments of key family NURS 389
transitional periods. Young and senior families are highlighted. Corequisites: NURS 485 & NURS 487 & NURS 489
Hours: 36 hrs (3-0) 12 wks Addresses nursing practices in acute unstable illness, injury
Credits: 3 and disease. The study of application of nursing assessments,
technological interventions and best evidence nursing practices
NURS 388 • Supporting Health ll: Families in Transition in common major acute illnesses in individuals of all age groups,
Prerequisite: NURS 285 & NURS 287 & NURS 288 & NURS 289 set within the context of their families and communities. Emphasis
Corequisites: NURS 385 & NURS 387 & NURS 389 is on attaining knowledge of secondary and tertiary prevention
Focus on how health, inclusive of mental health and wellness, is strategies. Pharmacological applications to major acute disease
created and supported in families. The study of how health can be conditions. Third and Fourth Years of the Nursing program are
enhanced or compromised in important transition periods across
the lifespan - from young to senior families. Examination of the
manner in which nursing practice and health education serve to
enhance family health.
Hours: 36 hrs (3-0) 12 wks
Credits: 3
MHC CALENDAR 2020/2021 231
NURS
University of Calgary courses. The numbering system is based NURS 498 • Supporting Health lV: People With Chronic
upon the guidelines of this institution. You must register through Health Challenges
the University of Calgary - fees are charged by the University of Prerequisites: NURS 485 & NURS 487 & NURS 488 &
Calgary. NURS 489
Hours: 36 hrs (3-0) 12 wks Corequisites: NURS 495 & NURS 497 & NURS 499
Nursing practices in caring for the chronically ill. A focus on
NURS 489 • Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices lll: practices to achieve healthful transitions and preservation of
Learning, Praxis and Scholarship in the quality of life are emphasized. Common treatment modalities
Practicum Setting are presented including nursing therapeutics and pharmacological
Prerequisites: NURS 385 & NURS 387 & NURS 388 & approaches to management of common chronic diseases. Tertiary
NURS 389 & Current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support prevention is emphasized and concepts and approaches to
Corequisites: NURS 485 & NURS 487 & NURS 488 ongoing health assessment, health education, self-management,
Integration and application of theoretic knowledge in simulated harm reduction, support, restoration, and palliation are addressed.
and nursing practice settings. The focus in this course is nursing Third and Fourth Years of the Nursing program are University of
care of clients and families experiencing life-threatening health Calgary courses. The numbering system is based upon the guide-
challenges. Development of skills of complex communication lines of this institution. You must register through the University of
and relationship building, high-level assessment and clinical Calgary - fees are charged by the University of Calgary.
reasoning, and nursing care planning and implementation. Graded Hours: 36 hrs (3-0) 12 wks
on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis. Third and Fourth Years of
the Nursing program are University of Calgary courses. The NURS 499 • Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices lV:
numbering system is based upon the guidelines of this institution. Learning, Praxis and Scholarship in the
You must register through the University of Calgary - fees are Practicum Setting
charged by the University of Calgary. Prerequisites: NURS 485 & NURS 487 & NURS 488 &
Hours: 228 hrs NURS 489 & Current CPR Basic Cardiac Life Support
Corequisites: NURS 495 & NURS 497 & NURS 498
NURS 495 • The Discipline and Profession of Nursing lV: Integration and application of theoretic knowledge in simulated
Understanding the Challenges of Leadership and nursing practice settings. Long-term nursing care of
and Systems of Care individuals, families and populations with chronic health
Prerequisites: NURS 485 & NURS 487 & NURS 488 & challenges. Implementation of effective therapeutic relationships,
NURS 489 complex assessments, reasoned clinical decision-making, client
Corequisites: NURS 497 & NURS 498 & NURS 499 and family health education, client self-management and collab-
This course explores knowledge related to the current health care orative practice models. Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis.
system, systems of care responsive to the needs of clients with Third and Fourth Years of the Nursing program are University of
chronic health disruptions, and nursing roles of leadership and Calgary courses. The numbering system is based upon the guide-
delegation. Evidence examining the efficacy of systems of care lines of this institution. You must register through the University of
and the efficacy of nursing roles, practices, and contributions are Calgary - fees are charged by the University of Calgary.
highlighted. Examination of selected approaches to Hours: 228 hrs
nursing research. Third and Fourth Years of the Nursing program
are University of Calgary courses. The numbering system is based NURS 517 • Philosophy and Practice in Palliative Care
upon the guidelines of this institution. You must register through Prerequisites: NURS 495 & NURS 497 & NURS 498 &
the University of Calgary - fees are charged by the University of NURS 499
Calgary. Corequisite: NURS 585 & NURS 589
Hours: 36 hrs (3-0) 12 wks Examination of the philosophy of palliative/hospice care, taught
by faculty from many disciplines. An important focus includes the
NURS 497 • The Science of Health lV: People Experiencing students’ self-exploration of their own beliefs, values, and attitudes
Chronic Health Challenges about life, illness, death, and dying, and how this self-exploration
Prerequisites: NURS 485 & NURS 487 & NURS 488 & shapes interactions with those we care for. Third and Fourth Years
NURS 489 of the Nursing program are University of Calgary courses. The
Corequisites: NURS 495 & NURS 498 & NURS 499 numbering system is based upon the guidelines of this institution.
Experience of living with chronic health challenges, including You must register through the University of Calgary - fees are
common complications. Epidemiology, pathophysiology, charged by the University of Calgary.
diagnostic studies, complex physical and other nursing assess- Hours: 36 hrs (3-0) 12 wks
ments relevant to common chronic health challenges, including
mental health disorders. A holistic perspective is taken to examine NURS 541 • Using Research in Nursing Practice: Moving
the challenges of ongoing health management faced by Evidence to Action
populations of chronically ill individuals and their families. Third Prerequisites: NURS 495 & NURS 497 & NURS 498 &
and Fourth Years of the Nursing program are University of Calgary NURS 499
courses. The numbering system is based upon the guidelines of Corequisite: NURS 585 & NURS 589, plus three of NURS 544,
this institution. You must register through the University of Calgary NURS 545, NURS 546, NURS 547, NURS 549, NURS 551
- fees are charged by the University of Calgary. Focus on implementation of evidence-informed practice in the
Hours: 36 hrs (3-0) 12 wks
clinical practice setting. Builds on previous course work and leads is based upon the guidelines of this institution. You must register
to examining strategies to become a change agent and creating a through the University of Calgary - fees are charged by the Uni-
culture conducive to engaging in evidence-informed practice. Third versity of Calgary. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both
and Fourth Years of the Nursing program are University of Calgary NURS 549 and NURS 503.49.
courses. The numbering system is based upon the guidelines of Hours: 36 hrs (3-0) 12 wks
this institution. You must register through the University of Calgary
- fees are charged by the University of Calgary. NOTE: Students NURS 551 • Rural Health
cannot receive credit for both NURS 541 and NURS 503.41. Prerequisites: NURS 495 & NURS 497 & NURS 498 &
Hours: 36 hrs (3-0) 12 wks NURS 499
Corequisite: NURS 585 & NURS 589, plus three of NURS 517,
NURS 546 • Older Adult Nursing: Managing Complexity NURS 541, NURS 550, NURS 552, NURS 553
Prerequisites: NURS 495 & NURS 497 & NURS 498 & Using a social determinant of health perspective, an examina-
NURS 499 tion and solutions to health, health care beliefs, and health care
Corequisite: NURS 585 & NURS 589, plus three of NURS 517, challenges of people living in rural communities, as well as the
NURS 541, NURS 550, NURS 552, NURS 553 strengths of rural communities. An exploration of the implications
Develop the reasoning, knowledge and skills required to respond for rural health care theory, practice, education, ethics and re-
to the unique presentation of acute illness in older adults. The search as well as geographical, historical, sociocultural, economic,
demystification of popular aging beliefs and related care practices and political variables that affect health. Multidisciplinary and
offers students the opportunity to develop care that combines international content and nursing practice experience in rural set-
theory, best practice, research and experience in caring for indi- tings will also be explored. Third and Fourth Years of the Nursing
viduals impacted by acute health crises as they age. Third and program are University of Calgary courses. The numbering system
Fourth Years of the Nursing program are University of Calgary is based upon the guidelines of this institution. You must register
courses. The numbering system is based upon the guidelines of through the University of Calgary - fees are charged by the
this institution. You must register through the University of Calgary University of Calgary. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for
- fees are charged by the University of Calgary. NOTE: Students both NURS 551 and NURS 503.51.
cannot receive credit for both NURS 546 and NURS 503.46. Hours: 36 hrs (3-0) 12 wks
Hours: 36 hrs (3-0) 12 wks
NURS 553 • Quality Care Practices: System and
NURS 547 • Perinatal Nursing Care: Emerging Trends and Patient Safety
Issues Prerequisites: NURS 495 & NURS 497 & NURS 498 &
Prerequisites: NURS 495 & NURS 497 & NURS 498 & NURS 499
NURS 499 Corequisite: NURS 585 & NURS 589, plus three of NURS 544,
Corequisite: NURS 585 & NURS 589, plus three of NURS 517, NURS 545, NURS 546, NURS 547, NURS 549, NURS 551
NURS 541, NURS 550, NURS 552, NURS 553 Building on knowledge of nursing and interdisciplinary practice
Maternity and infant health is examined within the context of the specifically in the context of the provision of safe, quality health
family. The role of family centered nursing addressing wellness care. The changing focus from the individual nurse/patient to the
patterns and alterations in perinatal family health will be investi- larger health care system in relationship to safe, quality care. Inte-
gated from a multi-setting, multicultural and holistic perspective. gration of new concepts as they relate to a system approach to pa-
Current perinatal trends will be addressed. Third and Fourth Years tient/client safety. Third and Fourth Years of the Nursing program
of the Nursing program are University of Calgary courses. The are University of Calgary courses. The numbering system is based
numbering system is based upon the guidelines of this institu- upon the guidelines of this institution. You must register through
tion. You must register through the University of Calgary - fees the University of Calgary - fees are charged by the University of
are charged by the University of Calgary. NOTE: Students cannot Calgary. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both NURS 553
receive credit for both NURS 547 and NURS 503.47. and NURS 503.43.
Hours: 36 hrs (3-0) 12 wks Hours: 36 hrs (3-0) 12 wks
NURS 549 • Addictions and Mental Health Care NURS 585 • The Discipline and Profession of Nursing V:
Prerequisites: NURS 495 & NURS 497 & NURS 498 & Preparing for Professional Role Transition
NURS 499 Prerequisites: NURS 495 & NURS 497 & NURS 498 &
Corequisite: NURS 585 & NURS 589, plus three of NURS 517, NURS 499
NURS 541, NURS 550, NURS 552, NURS 553 Corequisites: NURS 589 & two senior nursing course options
Re-conceptualizing mental health and addictions across the This course focuses on the integration of senior students into the
lifespan to prevent illness, and strengthen lifelong health and well- environment of professional nursing practice with an evidence-
being. Critical analysis focuses on the ecological, socio-cultural, informed emphasis on the essentials of leadership, relational and
political, and complex health and illness situations with a view to practice ethics, effective inter and intra-professional collaboration,
furthering social justice. Core concepts include risk and resilience, communication and conflict management for the purpose of facili-
brain plasticity, intergenerational transmission, cumulative burden, tating a healthy transition to the role of a new graduate profes-
mental illness and addictions. Comprehensive assessment, sional nurse within a contemporary health-care climate. Third and
intervention and prevention are highlighted with a view to Fourth Years of the Nursing program are University of Calgary
leadership in practice. Third and Fourth Years of the Nursing
program are University of Calgary courses. The numbering system
courses. The numbering system is based upon the guidelines of of self-care. In-person lab attendance at Medicine Hat College or
this institution. You must register through the University of Calgary an affiliated site is required.
- fees are charged by the University of Calgary. Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
Hours: 36 hrs (3-0) 12 wks Credits: 4
Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format
NURS 589 • Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices V:
Learning, Praxis and Scholarship in the OCTA 216 • OTA Therapeutic Processes II
Practicum Setting Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in OPTA 212
Prerequisites: NURS 495 & NURS 497 & NURS 498 & This course provides and advanced study of components and
NURS 499 interventions related to the occupations of productivity and play
Corequisites: NURS 585 & two senior nursing course options & leisure with the goal of increasing the knowledge and skills
This focused clinical experience, supported by two corequisite sub- required of an Occupational Therapist Assistant. Topics include
stantive nursing option theory courses, is aimed at refining critical assistive technology, joint protection, energy conservation, splint-
thinking and competent use of theoretic frameworks and evidence ing and wheelchairs. In-person lab attendance at Medicine Hat
to support clinical reasoning processes including: comprehensive College or an affiliated site required.
assessment, holistic analysis and interpretation of client data, and Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
competence and confidence in clinical decision-making. Students Credits: 4
will choose a focused area of nursing practice. Third and Fourth Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format
Years of the Nursing program are University of Calgary courses.
The numbering system is based upon the guidelines of this institu- OCTA 217 • OTA Therapeutic Processes III
tion. You must register through the University of Calgary - fees are Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in OCTA 215 &
charged by the University of Calgary. OCTA 216 & PHTA 215 & PHTA 216 & TAPC 210
Hours: 228 hrs This course provides a five-week fieldwork placement, which
provides the opportunity to integrate theory and practice under the
NURS 599 • Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices Vl: supervision of an Occupational Therapist. Graded on a CR (Pass)/
Transition to Nursing Practice NC (Fail) basis.
Prerequisites: NURS 585 & NURS 589 & Current CPR Basic Hours: 175 hrs (0-35P) 5 wks
Cardiac Life Support Credits: 4
Synthesis, application and further acquisition of knowledge, skills, Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format
and attitudes in a selected nursing practice setting. Emphasis
on complexity of nursing care with clients (individuals, families,
and/or aggregates). Selection of focus area will be made through OMGT (Office Management)
consultation with faculty. Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis.
Third and Fourth Years of the Nursing program are University of OMGT 235 • Work Experience III
Calgary courses. The numbering system is based upon the guide- Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in APRO 190 and
lines of this institution. You must register through the University of acceptance into the Administrative Office Management
Calgary - fees are charged by the University of Calgary. Diploma program.
Hours: 418 hrs In Work Experience III, you will work in an office setting
applying the skills you have acquired in the first year of your
diploma program.
NUTR (Nutrition) Hours: 42 hrs (0-3P)
NUTR 200 • Introduction to Nutrition Credits: 1.5
An introductory course designed to provide students with a basic
understanding of the role of nutrition in health, disease & fitness. OMGT 237 • Work Experience IV
The course will cover both fundamental nutrition principles and Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in OMGT 235 and
practical applications. Current topics in the field will be examined acceptance into the Administrative Office Management
critically. The overall goal of this course is to gain an under Diploma program.
standing of individual nutrition needs as well as those of special- In Work Experience IV, you will work in an office setting
ized populations. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both applying the skills you have acquired from the Administrative
NUTR 200 and HPED 2507. Office Management Diploma program.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Hours: 42 hrs (0-3P)
Credits: 3 Credits: 1.5
assistants / physical therapist assistants working in rehabilitation. PARA 125 • Assessment and Diagnostics
Topics include bed mobility, transferring, use of ambulation de- Prerequisite: BIOL 275 & IDST 100 & PARA 100 & KNES 247
vices, wheelchairs, and range of motion. In-person lab attendance This course provides an introduction to a systems based approach
at Medicine Hat College or an affiliated site required to gathering comprehensive health data from patients. The focus
Hours: 60 hrs (3-1.25) is on the development of skills for effective interview, examina-
Credits: 3 tion, and evaluation techniques and on integration of assessment
Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format finding into treatment plans for patients experiencing medical and
traumatic events.
OPTA 217 • OTA/PTA Therapeutic Processes IV Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in OCTA 215 & Credits: 4
OCTA 216 & PHTA 215 & PHTA 216 & TAPC 210
This course provides a five-week fieldwork placement under the PARA 130 • Introductions to Paramedic Management of
supervision of an Occupational Therapist and/or Physical Therapist Emergency Situations
to implement knowledge and skills of therapeutic interventions. Prerequisite: BIOL 275 & IDST 100 & PARA 100 & KNES 247
Graded on a CR (pass) / NC (fail) basis. The focus of this course is the acquisition of knowledge and
Hours: 175 hrs (0-35P) 5 wks problem-solving skills essential for the care of various patient
Credits: 4 populations: scene assessment, patient management, and basic
Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format life support.
Hours: 112 hrs (4-4)
OPTA 218 • Career Preparation for the OTA/PTA Credits: 4
Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in OCTA 215 &
OCTA 216 & PHTA 215 & PHTA 216 & TAPC 210 PARA 145 • Introduction to Primary Care Practice
Corequisite: OCTA 217 or OPTA 217 or PHTA 217 Prerequisite: BIOL 277 & IDST 100 & KNES 247 & PARA 115 &
This online course that provides the employment-seeking PARA 120 & PARA 125 & PARA 130
Occupational Therapist Assistant / Physical Therapist Assistant In this course, you are placed in various rural and urban
with knowledge, and skills necessary to enter the workplace, with a clinical settings. Your focus is on the consolidation of previous
focus on the job search process. This course should be completed learning and on development of critical skills necessary to function
concurrently with a fieldwork course. effectively as a health care provider. Physical assessment, history
Hours: 14 hrs (1-0) taking, and interventions are stressed. Graded On a CR (Pass)/
Credits: 1 NC (Fail) basis. NOTE: If you have an EMT-A/PCP certification
Available in a Distributed Learning Format Only from a CMA accredited program you may apply for transfer credit
for this course.
PARA (Paramedic) Hours: 56 hrs (0-28C) 2 wks
Credits: 3
PARA 100 • Foundations of Paramedic Practice I
Introduction to the EMS system, its origins, and provincial, na- PARA 150 • Primary Care Practice
tional, and international structure and organization. Emphasis is Prerequisite: BIOL 277 & IDST 100 & KNES 247 & PARA 115 &
placed on developing understanding of the roles of various levels PARA 120 & PARA 125 & PARA 130
of practitioners. The course is focused on legal and ethical issues Corequisite: PARA 145
inherent in the EMS system. Professional responsibilities of the Under the supervision of an EMS provider, you refine and expand
contemporary EMS practitioner are also considered. your cognitive and practical skills. In addition, you serve as team
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) leader for a variety of calls. Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail)
Credits: 3 basis. NOTE: If you are from a CMA accredited program you must
present proof of current employment as an EMT/PCP to apply for
PARA 115 • Professional Communications for Paramedics transfer credit.
Prerequisite: BIOL 275 & IDST 100 & PARA 100 Hours: 200 hrs (0-25P) 8 wks
This course is focused on enhancing the written and oral commu- Credits: 4.5
nications for those entering the paramedic profession. There will
be an emphasis on medical terminology, academic and profes- PARA 200 • Introduction to Advanced Care
sional writing (e.g. patient care reports) and case presentations. Prerequisite: BIOL 277 & IDST 100 & KNES 247 & PARA 145 &
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) PARA 150
Credits: 3 Course enhances and builds upon existing theoretical base and
on assessment and psychomotor skills to increase your depth of
PARA 120 • Foundations of Paramedic Practice II assessment, treatment, and communication skills.
Prerequisite: BIOL 275 & IDST 100 & PARA 100 Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
This course provides an introduction to the concepts and skills in Credits: 4
peripheral intravenous insertion, fluid administration, introductory
pharmacology and medication administration, cardiac monitor-
ing, and ECG interpretation. Scene safety, triage, mass casualty
response, communication systems, and transport techniques are
also presented. Documentation, record management, and infec-
tion control procedures are also discussed.
Hours: 98 hrs (3-4)
Credits: 4
MHC CALENDAR 2020/2021 235
PARA
PARA 205 • Mental Health for First Responders PARA 300 • Advanced Care Paramedic Practice I
Prerequisite: PARA 100 Prerequisite: PARA 210
The course will provide an overview of mental illness, the You begin to integrate ALS knowledge and skills into the deliv-
symptoms of the mental illnesses often presented in emergency ery of patient care, under the direct supervision of a practicing
services, and strategies for responding to with people who are paramedic. Emphasis is placed on the management of a variety of
experiencing symptoms of mental illnesses. The course will also emergency calls. NOTE: You must show proof of EMT-A or PCP
provide information on work related stress, work place trauma, and registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics prior to begin-
self-care. ning the course. Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Hours: 500 hrs (0-36P)
Credits: 3 Credits: 10.5
PARA 210 • Advanced Critical Care Practice PARA 305 • Advanced Paramedic Care
Prerequisite: PARA 205 & PARA 230 & PARA 240 Corequisite: PARA 300
The focus of course is on continued synthesis of knowledge and Focus of this course is the management of the critically ill and
skills in relation to patients experiencing chronic and acute altera- injured patient. Learning concentrates on advanced cardiac life
tions in health status. Experience occurs in a variety of clinical set- support (ACLS) techniques as well as care of the critically ill and
tings and under the direct supervision of appropriate practitioners injured pediatric patient (PALS). Management of the aeromedical
and educators. NOTE: You are required to present registration patient and trauma patients, are also studied. NOTE: PALS, ACLS,
with the ACP certification at the EMT or PCP level prior to practi- ITLS & NRP certifications will be granted upon successful comple-
cum. Graded On a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis. tion of this course.
Hours: 182 hrs (0-13C) Hours: 60 hrs (30-0) 2 wks
Credits: 7.5 Credits: 3
PARA 215 • Pharmacology for the Prehospital Professional PARA 310 • Advanced Care Paramedic Practice II
Prerequisite: PARA 150 Prerequisite: PARA 305
The focus of this course is a holistic approach to pharmacology. Continue to expand on the cognitive and practical skills required
The course is designed to enhance critical thinking between the of the professional paramedic, under the direct supervision of a
relationship of disease process and pharmacological management. practicing paramedic. Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) NOTE: You may opt to exit with a diploma upon successful
Credits: 3 completion of this course. NOTE: You are required to present
registration with the ACP certification at the EMT or PCP level prior
PARA 220 • Paramedic Management of Trauma and to practicum.
Environmental Conditions Hours: 500 hrs (0-36P)
Prerequisite: BIOL 277 & IDST 100 & KNES 247 & PARA 145 & Credits: 10.5
PARA 150
The focus of course is quick identification and treatment of life- PARA 452 • EMS and the Canadian Health System
threatening conditions, including recognition and evaluation of the Prerequisite: Paramedic (ACP) Diploma or Certificate
mechanism of injury, performance of critical interventions, and This distance delivery course will introduce you to the history and
rapid stabilization and transport. development of the Canadian Health Care system. In addition, the
Hours: 77 hrs (2.5-3) course will extend your current understanding of health delivery
Credits: 4 systems and categories. It will also build on your present under-
standing of the recipients and providers of care.
PARA 230 • Skills and Practice in Patient Modalities Hours: 39 hrs (3-0) 13 wks
Prerequisite: PARA 200 & PARA 215 & PARA 220 & PHSL 200 Credits: 3
Focus of course is the advanced skills required for patient man- Available in Distributed Learning Format Only
agement in medical and trauma situations. Experience will occur in
lab and clinical settings. Integration and enhancement of advanced PARA 453 • Community Focused Theory
patient assessments, diagnostics, and interventions are assessed. Prerequisite: Paramedic (ACP) Diploma or Certificate
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) This course explores the concepts and models related to the focus
Credits: 4 of community as client - with an emphasis on dimensions of com-
munity and population health, health promotion perspectives, team
PARA 240 • Management of Special Population Groups building and partnerships, community assessment, planning and
Prerequisite: PARA 200 & PARA 215 & PARA 220 & PHSL 200 evaluation approaches, and intervention strategies. (You should be
Focus of this course is on development of knowledge, skills, and aware that this course is equivalent to NURS 453).
judgment to successfully care for patients experiencing unique Hours: 52 hrs (4-0) 13 wks
health care challenges and is facilitated through lab and clinical Credits: 3
experiences. Key concepts regarding pediatric, geriatric, obstetric, Available in Distributed Learning Format Only
psychiatric, and other special need populations are presented.
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
Credits: 4
PEAC 256 • Yoga for Beginners PHIL 275 • Reason and Argument
This course is designed to introduce students to fundamental yoga An introduction to deductive and inductive techniques used in
postures while developing a basic appreciation of yoga theory as it appraising arguments, this course contains some elementary
pertains to health and wellness. formal logic, but its main focus will be on analyzing arguments as
Hours: 42 hrs (0-3A) they occur in everyday life and ordinary language. An alternative to
Credits: 1.5 PHIL 279. NOTE: Not open to students with credit in PHIL 279.
Hours: 56 hrs (3-1T)
PEAC 266 • Power Skating Credits: 3
Focus of course is the acquisition of skills in the basic elements of
skating. You must provide your own skates, helmets, and sticks. PHIL 279 • Logic I
Hours: 42 hrs (0-3A) Sentential and first-order logic from both deductive and semantic
Credits: 1.5 points of view, and some elementary metatheorems are studied in
this course.
PEAC 270 • Track and Field Hours: 56 hrs (3-1T)
Focus of course is the development of basic skills and Credits: 3
fundamentals in competitive track and field events.
Hours: 42 hrs (0-3A) PHIL 313 • Bioethics
Credits: 1.5 A critical and analytical examination of ethical and legal problems
arising in and about health care. Issues to be considered may
PECA (Pre-Employment Carpentry include euthanasia, abortion, the conditions for withdrawal of
treatment, the physician-patient relationship, research on human
PECA 001 • Pre-Employment Carpentry subjects, and genetic engineering. The course emphasizes the
Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis. practical applications of ethical and legal theory. NOTE: Students
Hours: 360 hrs cannot receive credit for both PHIL 313 and PHIL 2223.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
PEEL (Pre-Employment Electrical)
PHIL 319 • Philosophy of Law
PEEL 001 • Pre-Employment Electrical This course is an investigation of philosophical accounts of the na-
Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis. ture of law and legal systems, intended if you are interested in any
Hours: 360 hrs facet of the legal system. Acquaints you with central concepts, is-
sues, and themes in jurisprudence, such as descriptive theories of
PEPL (Pre-Employment Plumbing) law and the relations between law and morality. NOTE: Students
cannot receive credit for both PHIL 319 and PHIL 2219.
PEPL 001 • Pre-Employment Plumbing Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis. Credits: 3
Hours: 360 hrs
PHIL 321 • Metaphysics
Prerequisite: Any 200-level university transfer course
PEWE (Pre-Employment Welding) An examination of such topics as categories, existence, persons,
PEWE 001 • Pre-Employment Welding space, time, and necessity.
Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis. Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Hours: 360 hrs Credits: 3
PHIL 347 • Contemporary Moral Problems PHIL 1149 • Philosophy: Values and Ethics
A critical and analytic examination of some current moral issues is This course provides an introduction to philosophy through
studied in this course. Topics investigated may include authority, a first enquiry into the nature and justification of moral standards.
religion in society, suicide, sexual morality, abortion, and the legal This course is a Mt. Royal University course for students in their
enforcement of morality, justice. Third and Fourth year. The numbering system is based upon
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) their guidelines. Students register through Medicine Hat College.
Credits: 3 NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both PHIL 1149 and
PHIL 249.
PHIL 353 • Social and Political Philosophy Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Prerequisite: Any 200-level university transfer course Credits: 3
In this course some of the fundamental issues in social and politi-
cal thought are studied. Issues to be studied may include rights, PHIL 2219 • Philosophy of Law
justice, authority, equality, freedom, democracy, property, liberal- This course is an investigation of philosophical accounts of
ism, the family, and communitarianism. the nature of law and legal systems, intended if you are inter-
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) ested in any facet of the legal system. Acquaints you with central
Credits: 3 concepts, issues, and themes in jurisprudence, such as descriptive
theories of law and the relations between law and morality. This
PHIL 363 • Epistemology course is a Mt. Royal University course for students in their Third
Prerequisite: Any 200-level university transfer course and Fourth year. The numbering system is based upon their guide-
A study of some of the central problems in theory of knowledge lines. Students register through Medicine Hat College. NOTE:
and belief, empirical (perceptual and inductive) knowledge, a priori Students cannot receive credit for both PHIL 2219 and PHIL 319.
knowledge, appearance and reality, truth and skepticism. Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Credits: 3
Credits: 3
PHIL 2223 • Bioethics
PHIL 367 • Philosophy of Science A critical and analytical examination of ethical and legal
This course provides an understanding of some of the fundamental problems arising in and about health care. Issues to be considered
principles of scientific enquiry. Topics include scientific explanation, may include euthanasia, abortion, the conditions for withdrawal of
theory, prediction, and confirmation. (Open to students in any treatment, the physician-patient relationship, research on human
discipline.) subjects, and genetic engineering. The course emphasizes the
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) practical applications of ethical and legal theory. This course is a
Credits: 3 Mt. Royal University course for students in their Third and Fourth
year. The numbering system is based upon their guidelines.
PHIL 382 • Philosophy and Pop Culture Students register through Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students
This course brings philosophical reflection together with pop cul- cannot receive credit for both PHIL 2223 and PHIL 313.
ture. It explores philosophical issues within pop culture (such as Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
film, television, graphic novels, pop music, videos, social networks Credits: 3
or advertising), as well as insights in philosophy about the nature
of pop culture itself.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) PHSL (Physiology)
Credits: 3
PHSL 200 • Pathophysiology
Prerequisite: PARA 150 or PRNU 152 or BIOL 152
PHIL 383 • Philosophy of Mind
This course relates the knowledge of anatomy and physiology to
Prerequisite: Any 200-level course in PHIL or permission of
the causes, treatment and usual courses of illness. It provides a
the Dean
body systems approach to common health care issues, focusing
This course is a philosophical study of topics such as thought,
on physiological changes that occur with alterations in biological
emotions, action and the will, mind-body identity, personal identity,
health.
and theories about the nature of mind.
Hours: 60 hrs (4.6-0)
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
Credits: 3
PHSL 370 • Introduction to Human Physiology I
PHIL 399 • Topics in Philosophy An examination of the basics of human physiology, including the
Prerequisite: Any 200-level course in PHIL or permission of body’s physiological adaptation to stress. Emphasis is on function
the Dean of individual organs and organ systems.
This course is a detailed examination of a topic or tradition in Hours: 63 hrs (3-3/2)
Anglo-American philosophy. In years when the course is being Credits: 4
offered a detailed course outline giving the topic or tradition to
be discussed will be available. This course may be repeated for
credit.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
PHSL 371 • Introduction to Human Physiology II PHYL 2520 • Introductory and Intermediate Coaching
Prerequisite: PHSL 370 This course provides exposure to motor learning, growth
Continuation of PHSL 370. and development, philosophy, psychology, audio visual, public re-
Hours: 63 hrs (3-3/2) lations, administration and training methods as it pertains to coach-
Credits: 4 ing. Students will be introduced to the material included in the
National Coaching Certification Program Part A and Part B of the
PHTA (Physical Therapist Assistant) Multi-Sport Competition Introduction Stream. This course is a Mt.
Royal University course for students in their Third and Fourth year.
PHTA 215 • PTA Therapeutic Processes I The numbering system is based upon their guidelines. Students
Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in OPTA 212 register through Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot
An introduction to background, knowledge and skills in therapeu- receive credit for both PHYL 2520 and KNES 260.
tic exercise for Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA) to provide Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
assigned interventions safely and correctly with a focus of the Credits: 3
role of the PTA in client care. Anatomy background is essential.
In-person lab attendance at Medicine Hat College or an affiliated PHYL 3320 • Physical Activity for Special Populations
site required. This course provides an examination of specific problems
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) within the psychomotor domain and the related delivery systems
Credits: 4 for their identification and amelioration. This is an applied course
Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format that focuses on the issues and challenges of providing physical ac-
tivity experiences for persons with a disability. This course is a Mt.
PHTA 216 • PTA Therapeutic Processes II Royal University course for students in their Third and Fourth year.
Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in OPTA 212 The numbering system is based upon their guidelines. Students
An introduction to various physical and electrotherapy modalities register through Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot
utilized by Physical Therapist Assistants with an emphasis on an receive credit for both PHYL 3320 and KNES 240.
understanding of the principles and safe application of these Hours: 56 hrs (3-0)
various modalities. In-person lab attendance at Medicine Hat Credits: 3
College or an affiliated site required.
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
Credits: 4 PHYS (Physics)
Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format
PHYS 020 • General Elementary Physics
PHTA 217 • PTA Therapeutic Processes III Prerequisite: (MATH 010 or MATH 010FN [minimum grade
Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in OCTA 215 & of B]) & SCIE 010 or equivalent
OCTA 216 & PHTA 215 & PHTA 216 & TAPC 210 The concepts relating to measurement and motion from
A five-week fieldwork placement under the supervision of a SCIE 010 will be expanded upon, and you will predict and describe
Physical Therapist aimed at furthering the working knowledge of motion using vectors, graphs and equations. Forces causing
and practice with therapeutic modalities common in physiotherapy changes in motion are investigated. Other topics include peri-
practice. Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis. odic motion and conservation of mechanical energy. Lab work is
Hours: 175 hrs (0-35P) 5 wks required.
Credits: 4 Hours: 84 hrs (4-2)
Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format Credits: 4
Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format
POWE 166 • Lubrication, Pumps, Compressor, Boiler Safety POWE 271 • Plant Installation and Management
and Operation Prerequisite: Acceptance into Power Engineering Technology
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Power Engineering Technology An advanced level plant installation and management course for
This course will Introduce lubrication, compressors and pumps. power engineers.
Boiler safety and operation will be discussed. Hours: 60 hrs (3.75-0) 16 wks
Hours: 90 hrs (7.5-0) 12 wks Credits: 3
Credits: 4
POWE 272 • Advanced Mechanics
POWE 167 • Maintenance, Water Treatment, Prime Movers/ Prerequisite: POWE 151
Engines and Auxiliary Building Systems An advanced level applied mechanics course.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Power Engineering Technology Hours: 96 hrs (6-0) 16 wks
An introduction to maintenance, water treatment, prime movers, Credits: 4
engines and auxiliary building systems.
Hours: 90 hrs (7.5-0) 12 wks POWE 280 • Advanced Thermodynamics
Credits: 4 Prerequisite: POWE 151
An advanced level thermodynamics course.
POWE 168 • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and Types of Hours: 96 hrs (6-0) 16 wks
Plants Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Power Engineering Technology
This course focuses on refrigeration and air conditioning. Different POWE 281 • Advanced Metallurgy
types of plants will also be discussed. Prerequisite: POWE 152
Hours: 90 hrs (7.5-0) 12 wks An advanced level course on metallurgy and corrosion.
Credits: 4 Hours: 72 hrs (4.5-0) 16 wks
Credits: 4
POWE 260 • Intermediate Boilers
Prerequisite: POWE 143 or POWE 163
This is an intermediate course focusing on boiler design, construc- PRNU (Practical Nursing)
tion, and operation. Plant operation and maintenance will also be
discussed. PRNU 156 • Nursing Theory I and Nursing Science Lab I
Hours: 96 hrs (6-0) 16 wks Nursing Theory I – In this course holistic nursing care (develop-
Credits: 4 mental, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual) is emphasized
within the framework of the nursing process. Focus is on the
POWE 261 • Intermediate Prime Movers principles underlying nursing actions, health promotion and
Prerequisite: POWE 146 or POWE 167 integration of concepts from other courses.
An intermediate course on turbines, internal combustion engines, Nursing Science Lab I - In the nursing skills lab, utilizing the under-
and compressors. lying theoretical principles, students will begin to develop psycho-
Hours: 96 hrs (6-0) 16 wks motor nursing skills to provide safe, competent care.
Credits: 4 Hours: 90 hrs (3-3) 15 wks
Credits: 4
POWE 262 • Water Treatment and Special Equipment
Prerequisite: POWE 143 or POWE 167 PRNU 158 • Clinical Experience I - Continuing Care
This course focuses on water treatment, refrigeration, pumps, and Prerequisite: PRNU 151 or HLSC 151 & PRNU 152 or
special industrial equipment. BIOL 152 & PRNU 153 or PSYC 153 & PRNU 154 or COMM 154
Hours: 96 hrs (6-0) 16 wks & PRNU 156
Credits: 4 This course will provide the student with hands-on experience in
POWE 265 • Advanced Boilers a continuing care facility. The schedule for this clinical experience
Prerequisite: POWE 260 will be at the discretion of the clinical instructor. Graded on a
An advanced level course on boilers and legislation. CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis.
Hours: 60 hrs (3.75-0) 16 wks Hours: 78 hrs (0-39C) 2 wks
Credits: 3 Credits: 4
POWE 266 • Advanced Pumps and Water Treatment PRNU 160 • Adult Health Assessment Theory and Lab
Prerequisite: POWE 262 Prerequisite: PRNU 158
An advanced level course on pumps and water treatment. This course focuses on applying knowledge of anatomy and
Hours: 60 hrs (3.75-0) 16 wks physiology to the skill of completing an adult health assessment.
Credits: 3 Students will learn to differentiate between normal and abnormal
assessments and understand the significance of these findings.
POWE 270 • Advanced Codes Students will gain knowledge and critical thinking skills required to
Prerequisite: POWE 153 demonstrate competence in physical health assessment.
An advanced level code calculations course. Hours: 60 hrs (1.5 - 3.1) 13 wks
Hours: 60 hrs (3.75-0) 16 wks Credits: 3
Credits: 3
PRNU 162 • Applied Pharmacology and Medication PRNU 201 • Maternal and Newborn Theory and Lab
Administration Lab Prerequisite: PRNU 168
Prerequisite: PRNU 158 A family-centered introduction to the needs and nursing care of
This course deals with developing the body of knowledge needed childbearing families. This course focuses on assessment,
to administer therapeutic medications. The practical nurse must monitoring, patient teaching for the care of the mother and infant
understand the pharmacokinetics of medications, the rationale for during pregnancy, labor and delivery and the postpartum period.
their use, and the expected results of the therapy. The practical In maternity lab, learners will develop nursing skills to provide safe
nurse must also learn to use critical thinking skills to assess the competent care for both mother and newborn.
need for, and response to medication. Practical nurse compe- Hours: 50 hrs (3.33-0.83) 12 wks
tencies, scope of practice and legal responsibilities will also be Credits: 3
emphasized. Accurate/successful demonstration of the math skills
to safely calculate dosages will be imperative. In the nursing skills PRNU 203 • Mental Health and Addiction
lab, utilizing the underlying theoretical principles, students will Prerequisite: PRNU 168
develop psychomotor skills to provide safe, competent medication This course provides an introduction to the assessment and treat-
administration to clients with multiple health care issues. ment of clients with psychiatric/mental health issues. The course
Hours: 85 hrs (4.6-1.9)13 wks includes basic mental health concepts, therapeutic relationships,
Credits: 4 assessment strategies and the nursing process, legal and ethical
practices, mental health, addiction issues, and treatments
PRNU 166 • Nursing Theory II and Nursing Science Lab II Hours: 40 hrs (3.33 - 0) 12 wks
Prerequisite: PRNU 158 Credits: 3
Holistic nursing care (developmental, psychological, sociocultural
and spiritual) and skills are emphasized within the framework of PRNU 204 • Clinical Experience III - Acute Care
the nursing process. Focus is on the principles underlying nurs- Prerequisite: PRNU 200 & PRNU 201 & PRNU 203 & PRNU 205
ing actions, adult physical assessment, health promotion and The focus of this third clinical experience will be the practical
integration of concepts from other courses. In the nursing skills nurse’s role in the acute care setting. During this time, the student
lab, learners, utilizing the underlying theoretical principles will will be assigned to specific clients and expected to research
develop psychomotor nursing skills to provide safe, competent adequately to provide safe, organized nursing care. The focus of
care to clients with multiple health care issues. This course builds care is to assist people who have had surgery or have multiple
on the knowledge and nursing therapeutics introduced in previous medical problems. Working with a variety of health team mem-
courses. Diversity, culture and spiritual needs are incorporated into bers, assessment and communication with clients and staff will be
caring for clients. stressed.
Hours: 80 hrs (4.6-1.5)13 wks Hours: 271 hrs (0-38.7C) 7 wks
Credits: 4 Credits: 12
PRNU 168 • Clinical Experience II - Continuing & Acute Care PRNU 205 • Pediatric Nursing
Prerequisite: PRNU 160 & PRNU 162 & PRNU 166 & PHSL 200 Prerequisite: PRNU 168
The focus of this second clinical experience is the practical nurse’s A family centered introduction to the needs and nursing care of
role in both continuing care and acute care settings. During this child rearing families. Community resources and client teaching
time, the student will be assigned to specific clients and expected are addressed. This course provides you with an introduction to
to research adequately to provide safe, organized nursing care. common health issues of children related nursing care.
Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis. Hours: 40 hrs (3.33-0) 12 wks
Hours: 155 hrs (0-38.8C) 4 wks Credits: 3
Credits: 6
PRNU 208 • Transition to Practical Nursing Graduate
PRNU 200 • Nursing Theory III & Nursing Science Lab III Prerequisite: PRNU 204
Prerequisite: PRNU 168 This course will facilitate the transition from learner roles to the
Nursing Theory III – care of clients in acute care settings, pre- graduate roles within the context of the practical nurse profes-
operative surgical specialties, emergency care, palliative care, sion. A strong emphasis will be placed on professional roles and
rehabilitation and community clinical based care. The emphasis responsibilities in general and practical nurse roles and respon-
is on critical thinking within the framework of the nursing process. sibilities in particular. Learners will gain knowledge of leadership
The course focuses on the principles and rationale underlying skills required for their leadership roles in a health care team.
nursing actions utilizing a problem solving approach, integrated Legal, ethical and management concepts will be integrated into the
multi-system assessment of clients with complex needs. Discharge course, with the expectation that learners apply these principles to
planning and assisting the client to transition to community set- prepare for and participate in the workforce.
tings will also be included, integrating knowledge from previous Hours: 45 hrs (11.25-0) 4 wks
courses. In the nursing skills lab, utilizing the underlying theoretical Credits: 3
principles, learners will develop psychomotor nursing skills to pro-
vide safe, competent care for clients requiring medical or surgical
interventions.
Hours: 120 hrs (3.33-0.83) 12 wks
Credits: 4
PRNU 209 • Community Nursing PROG 245 • Dynamic Web Application Development
Prerequisite: PRNU 204 Prerequisite: PROG 225
The present focus of community health nursing is on community Building on knowledge gained in Web Development and
wide approaches to promote health of populations. Community Programming Fundamentals, this course examines concepts and
health nursing includes working with individuals and defining risk application of server side Internet development with dynamic
factors for illness and injury and encompasses a broad scope content. Topics include web controls, state management, data-
of practice. This course will introduce learners to the practice of base access, display of real time data, web services and emerging
community health nursing: nursing roles and activities, levels of web development methodologies. Reflecting the industry trend
prevention, immunizations, primary health care, and determinants of using teamwork for development of complex applications, this
of health, nursing strategies, and varied practice settings within course may involve project teamwork in the lab component.
the community. The purpose will be to provide a theory base and Hours: 70 hrs (2-3)
understanding of community health concepts that will provide the Credits: 4
learner with the basis for nursing practice with individuals, families,
and groups within the community setting. In the lab setting the PROG 280 • Advanced Programming
learners will develop the skills, knowledge and ability to administer Prerequisite: PROG 225
various immunizations. This course takes various programming concepts to greater depth
Hours: 46 hrs (10-1.5) 4 wks and includes topics such as parallelism and multi-threading,
Credits: 3 network programming, distributed applications, synchronous and
asynchronous web services, object serialization, optimizations,
PRNU 215 • Final Practicum software design patterns, programming language comparison, etc.
Prerequisite: PRNU 208 & PRNU 209 Lab assignments and projects related to the above topics form an
This course will provide an opportunity to apply nursing knowledge essential component of the course.
and skills within a variety of settings. Eighty hours will be spent Hours: 70 hrs (2-3)
in a leadership role in a continuing care facility and 220 hours will Credits: 4
be spent on a medical/surgical nursing unit, giving the student the
opportunity to apply nursing knowledge and skills into practice. In
each component, the student nurse will experience a more inde- PSYC (Psychology)
pendent role while mentored by a Licensed Practical Nurse who
acts as a resource to assist the student to achieve his/her goals. PSYC 153 • Growth and Development for Practical Nurses
Graded on a CR (Pass)/NC (Fail) basis. This course presents a comprehensive overview of human growth
Hours: 300 hrs (0 - 33P) 9 wks and development and normal behavioral responses throughout the
Credits: 6 life span. Emphasis is placed upon the stages of development and
their linkage to common events and adaptations.
Hours: 45 hrs (3-0) 15 wks
PROG (Programming) Credits: 3
PROG 210 • Systems Analysis and Design
PSYC 205 • Principles of Psychology
This course covers tools, techniques and methods used by system
Focuses of course are fundamental procedures, findings, terminol-
analysts in the work place to achieve workable computer solutions
ogy and theories in the major areas of psychology. This course is
for a wide range of problems. Topics include hardware/software/
a prerequisite to all of the senior psychology courses. NOTE: Stu-
network planning; requirements analysis; feasibility study and
dents cannot receive credit for both PSYC 205 and PSYC 1105.
research; cost benefit analysis; hardware/software evaluation;
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
design of custom applications; database design; and user interface
Credits: 3
design. Assignments and case studies used provide practice with
the above concepts. PSYC 312 • Research Methods in Social Science
Hours: 70 hrs (2-3) Prerequisite: PSYC 205 or SOCI 201 or permission of the Dean
Credits: 4 This course will introduce you to experimental and nonexperi-
mental research methods in social science. You will learn to think
PROG 225 • Intermediate Programming critically about research claims in the social sciences, develop an
Prerequisite: ITEC 145 awareness of ethical concerns in research, and gain understand-
Building on two prior programming courses, you will gain an in ing of research methodology, its benefits, and its shortcomings.
depth grounding in object oriented programming concepts and NOTE: Credit will be only be granted for one of PSYC 312 or
practices. Topics include class and interface design, the principles SOCI 313.
of encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism, components ge- Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
nerics, delegates, unit testing, etc. In the labs, you construct and Credits: 4
test your own classes and DLL’s as well as continue to enlarge
your familiarity with various framework objects. PSYC 340 • Positive Psychology
Hours: 70 hrs (2-3) Prerequisite: PSYC 205
Credits: 4 Positive Psychology is the scientific study of how human beings
prosper. Its goal is to identify and enhance the human strengths
and virtues that make life worth living and allow individuals and
communities to thrive. This course will provide an introduction to PSYC 383 • Personality
positive psychological theory, research and practice. Prerequisite: PSYC 205
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) This course studies the approaches to the study of personality.
Credits: 3 Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
PSYC 343 • Social Interaction and Perception
Prerequisite: PSYC 205 PSYC 385 • Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
An introduction to research and theory in the areas of social Prerequisite: PSYC 205
perceptions, social attractions, language and communication, and Focus of course is an overview of abnormal behaviour and
group processes. experiences, their causes and treatment. NOTE: Students cannot
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) receive credit for both PSYC 385 and PSYC 2285.
Credits: 3 Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
PSYC 345 • Social Psychology
Prerequisite: PSYC 205 PSYC 1105 • Introduction to Psychology
Social psychological approaches to understanding social influence, This course introduces the history, methods, and current
social perception and cognition, attitudes and group dynamics are state of knowledge in modern psychological research. A wide
studied in this course. NOTE: Not open to students with credit in range of content areas will be surveyed, including biological
PSYC 343. Students cannot receive credit for both psychology, learning, memory, perception, personality, psychologi-
PSYC 345 and PSYC 2245. cal disorders, therapy, stress, social psychology, psychological
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) development in children, and the ethics of research. Additional
Credits: 3 topics may be included at the discretion of the instructor. This
course is a Mt. Royal University course for students in their Third
PSYC 351 • Developmental Psychology and Fourth year. The numbering system is based upon their guide-
Prerequisite: PSYC 205 lines. Students register through Medicine Hat College.
The focus of this course is the study of psychological development NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both PSYC 1105 and
through childhood. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both PSYC 205.
PSYC 351 and PSYC 3351. Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Credits: 3
Credits: 3
PSYC 2245 • Social Psychology
PSYC 357 • Human Development
Prerequisite: PSYC 205 or PSYC 1105
Prerequisite: PSYC 205
Students will examine social psychological approaches to under-
This course is a continuation of PSYC 351. The curriculum in-
standing social influence, social perception and cognition, attitudes
cludes an overview of physical, intellectual, personality and social
and group dynamics. This course is a Mt. Royal University course
development through adolescence, early adulthood, middle adult-
for students in their Third and Fourth year. The numbering system
hood, and late adulthood. Key social issues affecting adolescents
is based upon their guidelines. Students register through Medicine
and adults are highlighted. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit
Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both PSYC
for both PSYC 357 and PSYC 3355.
2245 and PSYC 345.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
Credits: 3
PSYC 365 • Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 2285 • Introduction to the Psychology of
Prerequisite: PSYC 205
Abnormal Behaviour
This course provides an overview of research and theory in
Prerequisite: PSYC 205 or PSYC 1105
cognitive psychology. Topics include but are not limited to:
Introduction to the Psychology of Abnormal Behaviour
attention, memory, thinking, and other mental processes.
This senior-level course is a survey of the symptoms,causes
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
and treatment of psychological disorders as they occur across
Credits: 3
the lifespan. Through lecture,videos and in-class applied
exercises,students will consider the experience of psychologi-
PSYC 368 • Perception
cal abnormality and study contemporary methods used in clinical
Prerequisite: PSYC 205
diagnosis and intervention. This course is a Mt. Royal University
Introduction to the theoretical and experimental issues associated
course for students in their Third and Fourth year. The numbering
with sensory and perceptual experience. It focuses primarily on
system is based upon their guidelines. Students register through
visual perception. Major topics include the visual system, visual
Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for
attention, the perception of colour, space, form, visual art, and mo-
both PSYC 2285 and PSYC 385.
tion, as well as the constancies. Other topics examined include the
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
auditory system and hearing, touch, taste, and smell. In addition to
Credits: 3
lectures, the course provides you with hands-on activities intended
to illustrate perceptual processes.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
Third and Fourth year. The numbering system is based upon SLPA 215 • SLPA Therapeutic Processes I
their guidelines. Students register through Medicine Hat College. Prerequisite: Minimum of a C grade in SLPA 212
NOTE: Students cannot receive credit for both SLGY 2233 and This course provides an introduction to the advanced skills re-
GNST 300. quired by a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant in understand-
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) ing speech disorders and providing intervention for articulation,
Credits: 3 phonology and motor speech disorders. Fluency, voice and swal-
lowing disorders are also discussed. In-person lab attendance at
SLGY 2271 • Sociology of Families Medicine Hat College or an affiliated site may be required.
Prerequisite: SOCI 201 or SLGY 1101 Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
This course offers a sociological investigation into families. The Credits: 4
focus will be on theories of family and the social history of families. Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format
Some specific topics covered include the structure and function
of families, family systems, family life stages (dating, marriage, SLPA 216 • SLPA Therapeutic Processes II
parenting and old age), diverse family forms, and problems in Prerequisite: Minimum of a C grade in SLPA 212
family life such as violence and divorce. This course is a Mt. Royal The course focus is on the essential background, knowledge and
University course for students in their Third and Fourth year. The skills for a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant to provide
numbering system is based upon their guidelines. Students regis- intervention to clients of all ages with developmental and acquired
ter through Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Students cannot receive language disorders. In-person lab attendance at Medicine Hat
credit for both SLGY 2271 and SOCI 371. College or an affiliated site may be required.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
Credits: 3 Credits: 4
Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format
SLPA (Speech Language Pathologist Assistant) SLPA 218 • Career Preparation for the Speech-Language
Assistant
SLPA 206 • Therapeutic Processes III
Prerequisite: DBSS 160 & (EDAS 101 or CHPC 124) and a
Prerequisite: DBSS 160 & (EDAS 101 or CHPC 124) and a
minimum of a C grade in SLPA 215 & SLPA 216 & TAPC 210
minimum of a C grade in SLPA 215 & SLPA 216 & TAPC 210
Corequisite: SLPA 206 or SLPA 207
A six-week fieldwork placement which provides the opportunity to
This online course provides the employment-seeking Speech-Lan-
integrate theory and practice, under the supervision of a Speech-
guage Pathologist Assistant with knowledge and skills necessary
Language Pathologist. Graded on a CR/NC (Pass/Fail) basis.
to enter the workplace, with a focus on the job search process.
Hours: 225 hrs (0-37.5P) 6 wks
This course should be completed concurrently with a fieldwork
Credits: 4.5
course.
Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format
Credits: 1
Available in a Distributed Learning Format only
SLPA 207 • Therapeutic Processes IV
Prerequisite: DBSS 160 & (EDAS 101 or CHPC 124) and a
minimum of a C grade in SLPA 215 & SLPA 216 & TAPC 210 SLWK (Social Work)
A six-week fieldwork placement which provides the opportunity to
integrate theory and practice, under the supervision of a Speech- SLWK 100 • Introduction to Social Work Practice
Language Pathologist. Placement focuses on a different caseload SLWK 100 is a foundation course for the Social Work program.
than previous fieldwork, although the setting may remain the You study the history of Social Work and learn the basic theoretical
same. Graded on a CR/NC (Pass/Fail) basis. principles, concepts and values of Generalist Social Work Practice,
Credits: 4.5 and how to apply these principles in a variety of helping situations.
Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format You will also be asked to reflect on your own values and beliefs
and to evaluate your compatibility with the Social Work profession.
SLPA 212 • Basics for the Speech Language Pathologist Learning about stress, reactions to stress, and stress management
Assistant is also a key component of the course.
Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in KNES 265 or any 200 Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
level LING & TAPC 111 & TAPC 112 & TAPC 113 Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to the basic skills required
by a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) to function SLWK 101 • Social Work Theories & Practice
effectively in the workplace. Topics include goal-based interven- Prerequisite: Minimum of a C grade in SLWK 100
tion, hearing disorders, and roles and responsibilities of SLPAs. SLWK 101 is a continuation of SLWK 100 with a focus on areas of
In-person lab attendance at Medicine Hat College or an affiliated Generalist Practice and theoretical models of Social Work practice.
site may be required. You will also learn about the Social Work Code of Ethics and
Hours: 60 hrs (3 - 1.25) Standards of Practice.
Credits: 3 Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format Credits: 3
SLWK 102 • Social Problems & Policies SLWK 209 • Social Work with Communities
The focus of SLWK 102 is an exploration of social issues, prob- Prerequisite: Minimum of a C grade in (SLWK 103 or
lems and concerns, and a review and analysis of social policies as HLSC 220) & (SLWK 105 or HLSC 320) & SLWK 206
they relate to the development and delivery of appropriate social The focus of the course is on community practice and theory.
services. You will learn what constitutes a social problem and how SLWK 209 provides you with an opportunity to develop skills in
social policies are developed. community organization and development. You will learn about
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) the application of the social work process to community, exploring
Credits: 3 community development, social determinants of health, capacity
building, and partnership development. You will also learn to view
SLWK 103 • Social Work with Individuals the community as the client.
Prerequisite: Minimum of a C grade in IDST 100 & SLWK 100 Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
SLWK 103 concentrates on the further development of social Credits: 3
work attitudes and skills focusing on working with individuals and
the close examination of your attitude as a help or a hindrance SLWK 211 • Social Work with Mental Illness, Trauma,
in working with individuals. This course focuses on expand- and Addictions
ing interpersonal communication skills, exploring the role of the Prerequisite: Minimum of a C grade in SLWK 101 & SLWK 102
helper, and developing counselling skills. You will also learn about & (SLWK 103 or HLSC 220) & (SLWK 105 or HLSC 320)
the interviewing process and the development of the counselling SLWK 211 provides you with an understanding of the many inter-
relationship. related factors that affect various client populations and the roles
Hours: 42 hrs (1.5-1.5) of social workers in dealing with mental illness, trauma, and
Credits: 3 addictions. You will learn the importance of a cross cultural
perspective, and to examine traditional beliefs and assumptions
SLWK 105 • Social Work with Groups about mental illness and addictions. From a best practices model
Prerequisite: Minimum of a C grade in IDST 100 & SLWK 100 you will review creative preventative programs looking at the social
SLWK 105 is designed to further develop and refine social work determinants of health. You will be invited to challenge your
skills for working with groups. The class is designed to create personal views about mental illness and addictions.
experiential learning opportunities in a group environment. You will Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
learn about group development process, stages of group develop- Credits: 3
ment, types of groups, and theories related to Social Work with
groups. You will also learn about yourself as a group leader and SLWK 212 • Social Work Practicum I
as a group member. Prerequisite: Minimum of a C grade in SLWK 101 & SLWK 102
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) & (SLWK 103 or HLSC 220) & (SLWK 105 or HLSC 320)
Credits: 3 SLWK 212 involves supervised study and practice. You spend
three days a week in a social service agency. After an initial
SLWK 206 • Social Work Research & Leadership in orientation period, you are expected to assume responsibility for
Human Services assigned agency duties in order to enhance your knowledge, skills,
Prerequisite: Minimum of a C grade in IDST 100 & SLWK 101 values and attitudes in social work methods. During agency work,
& SLWK 102 attention is given to teaching you specific skills, developing compe-
SLWK 206 covers the topics of social work research and human tence in terms of offering services to clients, and participating in
service organizations. In the first part of the course you will gain overall agency programs. Biweekly seminars focus on integrating
an understanding and appreciation of social work research. You the program philosophy, common themes and social work theory
will learn the basic elements of research, research design, and with practicum experiences. NOTE: You must receive a minimum
ethics and research. You will also learn about different ways of of a “C” grade in Social Work Practicum I in order to go on to So-
knowing’, evidence based practice, and evaluation. In the second cial Work Practicum II. Additional Requirements: Prior to starting
part of the course you will study the various aspects of human practicum students must receive certification in Applied Suicide
service organizations, social work administration, and leadership. Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Opportunity for this training
You will learn about organizational culture, theories of organization will be coordinated by the program but students are responsible
function and structure, and theories of leadership. for the cost. (Approximately $200) NOTE: Students in Addictions
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) Counselling/Social Work Combined diplomas program must also
Credits: 3 have a minimum of a C grade in HLSC 340 & HLSC 365.
Hours: 357 hrs (1.5-24P)
SLWK 208 • Social Work with Families Credits: 9
Prerequisite: Minimum of a C grade in SLWK 101 & SLWK 102
& (SLWK 103 or HLSC 220) & (SLWK 105 or HLSC 320) SLWK 213 • Social Work Practicum II
SLWK 208 provides you with a framework for understanding the Prerequisite: Minimum of a C grade in SLWK 206 & SLWK 208
diversity and changing concepts of family dynamics as related to & SLWK 212
social work practice and to develop skills for working with families. SLWK 213 involves supervised study and practice. You spend
You will apply social work process to working with families and three days a week in a social service agency. After an initial
learn about theories of family, problems and how they manifest in orientation period, you are expected to assume responsibility for
families, to reflect on your personal values of family, and to view assigned work in order to enhance your knowledge, skills, values,
the family as a client. and attitudes in social work methods, and actively engage in social
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) work practice. During agency work, attention is given to teaching
Credits: 3
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SLWK - SOCI
you specific skills, developing competence in terms of offering SOCI 205 • Canadian Society
services to clients, and participating in overall agency programs. An examination of the major institutions of Canadian Society,
Biweekly seminars focus on integrating the program philosophy, consideration is given to the diversity of the Canadian population
common themes and social work theory with practicum experi- and to the dynamics of contemporary patterns of social change.
ences. NOTE: You must achieve a minimum of a “C” grade in this NOTE: This course is not a substitute for SOCI 201.
placement in order to get credit for the course. Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Hours: 357 hrs (1.5 - 24P) Credits: 3
Credits: 9
SOCI 225 • Criminology
SLWK 219 • International Social Work Prerequisite: SOCI 201
Prerequisite: Approval of the Program Coordinator Criminology is the search for, and explanation of, general patterns
SLWK 219 is an internet course. This is the preparation course for characterizing the socially unacceptable and/or law breaking
the International Practicum. Students must successfully complete behavior of individuals. This course is an introduction to the
this course in order to participate in the international practicum. sociological study of crime and critical appraisal of theoretical ex-
In this course you will learn about social work in an international planations and methods of conducting research. NOTE: Students
context. You explore the similarities and differences of social work cannot receive credit for both SOCI 225 and SLGY 2229.
practice in another country and in Canada. This course is only Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
offered when SLWK 220 is in place. Credits: 3
Hours: 21 hrs (1.5-0)
Credits: 1.5 SOCI 305 • Sociology of Work
Prerequisite: Any 200-level Sociology (SOCI 201
SLWK 220 • International Social Work Practicum recommended)
Prerequisite: Minimum of a C grade in SLWK 101 & SLWK 102 This course uses the students’ own experiences of work as
& SLWK 103 & SLWK 105 & SLWK 219 the starting point for exploration of paid and unpaid work in a
This course involves supervised study and practice abroad. An globalized world. Topics include the following: definitions of work,
international practicum gives you new perspectives on social work, employment relations, carework, international migration of
greater cultural awareness and an appreciation of comparative workers, education and work, precarious work, outsourcing,
social policies. This course will be a block placement opportunity offshoring, defining skill and competence, job satisfaction, finding
eight weeks in duration and will include both practice and seminar a job, rewards of work, occupational health and safety, unemploy-
components. The seminars focus on integrating the program ment, and retirement.
philosophy, common themes and social work theory with practi- Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
cum experiences. This opportunity is open as a first or second Credits: 3
practicum requirement. In addition to tuition costs, students are
also responsible for the expenses of any required vaccinations, SOCI 313 • Research Methods in Social Science
travel insurance, and incidentals. This course is only available Prerequisite: PSYC 205 or SOCI 201 or permission of the Dean
when there is sufficient student interest and available program This course will introduce you to experimental and nonexperi-
resources. mental research methods in social science. You will learn to think
Hours: 344 hrs (3-40P) 8 wks critically about research claims in the social sciences, develop an
Credits: 7.5 awareness of ethical concerns in research, and gain understand-
ing of research methodology. NOTE: Credit will be only be granted
for one of PSYC 312 or SOCI 313.
SOCI (Sociology) Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
Credits: 4
SOCI 201 • Introductory Sociology
This course provides a foundation for sociological inquiry and con-
SOCI 321 • Youth Crime
sideration of important topics including socialization, group devel-
Prerequisite: Any 200-level Sociology (SOCI 201
opment and cohesion, social inequality. In doing so, it provides an
recommended)
introduction to sociological thought and theory. NOTE: Students
This course examines the nature and extent of youth crime in
cannot receive credit for both SOCI 201 and SLGY 1101.
Canada and its treatment and control. Matters to be examined
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
include family, school, peers, and the economy as influences;
Credits: 3
legislation, and social responses to youthful deviance; theories of
SOCI 203 • Current Social Issues delinquency; measurement of youth crime; public policy; and future
This course draws on different sociological perspectives and theo- trends.
ries to consider social issues such as population growth, industrial Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
conflict, abortion, drug abuse, and the status of women. Each of Credits: 3
these current social issues is given critical engagement and analy-
sis, thereby demonstrating the broad treatment sociologists give
each. NOTE: This course is not a substitute for SOCI 201.
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Credits: 3
SOCI 361 • Comparative Social Organization SOST 020 • The Contemporary World: Political
Prerequisite: Any 200-level Sociology (SOCI 201 and Social Changes
recommended) Prerequisite: SOST 010 strongly recommended
The focus of this course is the study of social groups and organiza- Corequisite: ENGL 020
tions, stratification, conflict, and change. This course is divided into two major sections - tradition and
Hours: 42 hrs (3-0) change, and interdependence in the global environment. The first
Credits: 3 section deals with the history of Europe from the Renaissance to
WWI. The second section focuses on the economic and social
aspects of the global community.
Hours: 84 hrs (6-0)
Credits: 4
Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format
SOST 030 • Perspectives on Ideology SPAN 203 • University Transfer: Beginners’ Spanish II
Prerequisite: ENGL 020 Prerequisite: SPAN 201
Students will explore the origins and complexities of ideologies Continuation of Spanish 201. NOTE: Not to be taken by students
and examine multiple perspectives regarding the principles of clas- with native or near native proficiency in Spanish, or with credit in
sical and modern liberalism. An analysis of various political and Spanish 30 or their equivalents in Canada and other countries.
economic systems will allow students to assess the viability of the Hours: 70 hrs (4-1)
principles of liberalism. Developing understandings of the roles Credits: 4
and responsibilities associated with citizenship will encourage
students to respond to emergent global issues. SPCH (Speech)
Hours: 84 hrs (6-0)
Credits: 4 SPCH 2001 • Introduction to Public Speaking
Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format This course provides an introduction to current theories
of communication. An understanding of effective communication
SOST 033 • Understanding of Ideologies and its potential is promoted through participation in a variety of
Students will examine the origins, values and components of speaking situations. Opportunity is given for group discussion;
competing ideologies. They will explore multiple perspectives audience analysis; development of good listening habits and how
regarding relationships among individualism, liberalism, common to research, organize and prepare various types of speeches. This
good and collectivism. An examination of various political and eco- course is a Mt. Royal University course for students in their Third
nomic systems will allow students to determine the viability of the and Fourth year. The numbering system is based upon their guide-
values of liberalism. Developing understandings of the roles and lines. Students register through Medicine Hat College. NOTE: Stu-
responsibilities associated with citizenship will encourage students dents cannot receive credit for both SPCH 2001 and COMM 250.
to respond to emergent global issues. Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
Hours: 84 (6-0) Credits: 3
Credits: 4
Available in Distributed Learning Format Only
STAT (Statistics)
SPAN (Spanish) STAT 213 • Introduction to Statistics I
Prerequisite: MATH 30
SPAN 101 • Beginners’ Spanish I Introduction to the collection and presentation of data. You receive
Introduction to Spanish designed to meet your needs if you have an introduction to probability including Bayes’ law, expectations
no previous knowledge of the language and if you want to learn and distributions. The properties of the normal curve will be dis-
the language for practical reasons (for example, for purposes of cussed. An introduction to estimation and hypothesis testing is also
travel, tourism, and basic commerce). The course provides instruc- provided.
tion in all aspects of communication in Spanish (listening, Hours: 70 hrs (3-2)
speaking, reading, and writing). NOTE: Not to be taken by Credits: 4
students with native or near native proficiency in Spanish, or with
credit in Spanish 30 or its equivalents in Canada and other STAT 217 • Introduction to Statistics II
countries. Prerequisite: STAT 213 or STAT 251 or STAT 333
Hours: 70 hrs (4-1) This course includes estimation of population parameters, confi-
Credits: 4 dence intervals for means, and choice of sample size. You also
SPAN 103 • Beginners’ Spanish II cover topics such as test of hypotheses including two-sample tests
Prerequisite: SPAN 101 and paired comparisons, the Chi-squared tests for association and
Continuation of SPAN 101. NOTE: Not to be taken by students goodness-of-fit, regression and correlation, variance estimates,
with native or near native proficiency in Spanish, or with credit in tests for regression and correlation coefficients, non-parametric
Spanish 30 or the its equivalents in Canada and other countries. methods and associated tests, analysis of variance.
Hours: 70 hrs (4-1) Hours: 70 hrs (3-2)
Credits: 4 Credits: 4
SPAN 201 • University Transfer: Beginners’ Spanish I STAT 251 • Introduction to Applied Statistics
This is a comprehensive Spanish course designed to meet your Prerequisite: MATH 030 or equivalent
needs if you are a university transfer student with no prior knowl- Introduction to data collection, data presentation and descriptive
edge of the language. The course includes training in listening, statistics. Probability distributions, sampling distributions and the
speaking, reading and writing of Spanish in its cultural context. central limit theorem are covered, as are point estimation and
SPAN 201 and its continuation course, SPAN 203, are designed hypotheses testing. Subjects such as correlation and regression
to prepare you for more advanced level university study in the analysis, goodness to fit, A.N.O.V.A., and contingency tables are
language. NOTE: Not to be taken by students with native or near included.
native proficiency in Spanish, or with credit in Spanish 30 or its Hours: 70 hrs (3-2)
equivalents in Canada and other countries. Credits: 4
Hours: 70 hrs (4-1)
Credits: 4
STAT 333 • Statistics for the Life Sciences ment, including their underlying physiological processes. The focus
Prerequisite: MATH 30 or equivalent will be the applicability of this information to rehabilitation service
This course includes exploratory data analysis, relationships be- providers
tween variables, elementary probability, random variables, Hours: 60 hrs (3-1.25)
statistical inference, and hypothesis testing, as well as the Credits: 3
application of statistical methods to medical and biological Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format
problems through data simulations.
Hours: 84 hrs (3-3) TAPC 209 • Directed Study
Credits: 4 Prerequisite: Coordinator approval
This is a bridging course to assist blending previous education and
TAPC (Therapist Assistant Program) experience into current program requirements. The focus is on ad-
dressing topics specific to the individual needs of the occupational
TAPC 110 • Introduction to Health Care and Rehabilitation therapist assistant / physical therapist assistant and speech-lan-
This course provides a study of Canada’s current health care guage pathologist assistant student.
system with a detailed focus on rehabilitation philosophy and the Hours: 42 hrs (3-0)
professions of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech- Credits: 3
language pathology. The roles of the occupational therapist assis- Available by Directed Study Only
tant / physical therapist assistant and speech-language pathologist
assistant are introduced. Skills and knowledge are developed TAPC 210 • Professional Integration for the Therapist
through exposure to clinical rehabilitation settings, institutional poli- Assistant
cies and procedures, universal precautions, and documentation. Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in OPTA 212 or
Hours: 56 hrs (1.5-2.5) SLPA 212
Credits: 3 This is an integrative course covering current rehabilitation topics,
Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format including research, interprofessional collaboration, and profes-
sional rehabilitation organizations. The capstone project includes
TAPC 111 • Rehabilitation Process the development and presentation of a professional poster.
Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in IDST 100 & KNES 261 Hours: 14 hrs (1-0)
& TAPC 110 Credits: 1
This course provides a continuation of the introduction to client Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format
care practices and processes in rehabilitation. Fundamental
knowledge and skills, including monitoring client health, ethics, TCOM (Technical Communications)
disability awareness, helping relationships, challenging behaviors,
teaching fundamentals, body mechanics, positioning and draping, TCOM 110 • Technical Communications
client instruction, group work, and administrative activities, prepare This course covers written and oral communication skills for
the occupational therapist assistant / physical therapist assistant preparing and presenting scientific and technical reports. Basic
and speech-language pathologist assistant for the clinical role. writing skills, oral communication skills, and communication graph-
Hours: 70 hrs (3-2) ics (charts, figures, data) are discussed. Communication skills
Credits: 4 also involve building arguments based on evidence; this course
Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format introduces methods of finding, evaluating, and citing scientific
TAPC 112 • Health Disorders & Conditions in Rehabilitation references (and other information sources) to back up arguments.
Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in IDST 100 & KNES 261 Students will write a scientific report and build a resume.
& TAPC 110 Hours: 70 hrs (3-2)
This course provides an introduction to developmental, physical, Credits: 4
and mental health conditions experienced by rehabilitation clients.
Topics include essential terms, etiology, signs, symptoms, and ZOOL (Zoology)
medical/rehabilitation goals and interventions, as well as primary
and long-term effects of the condition. ZOOL 224 • Vertebrate Diversity
Hours: 56 hrs (3-1) Prerequisite: BIOL 233
Credits: 3 This course is a survey of the major lineages of
Available On-Site and in a Distributed Learning Format vertebrates, emphasizing evolutionary relationships and
classification, as well as characteristics and adaptations of the
TAPC 113 • Growth and Development for major groups.
Rehabilitation Service Providers Hours: 84 hrs (3-3)
Prerequisite: A minimum of a C grade in IDST 100 & KNES 261 Credits: 4
& TAPC 110
This course provides an introduction to the study of growth and
development across the lifespan with an emphasis on speech and
language, physical, motor, cognitive, sensory, and social develop-
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