NLC Calendar - Northern Lakes College

Northern Lakes College 2012–2013 Calendar
Students are required to contact a program advisor to
choose courses. Any particular transfer opportunity into
a diploma or degree program may have other admission
and pre-requisite requirements, including High School
math and science requirements. These requirements will
be discussed with a University Transfer Advisor at the time
of the admissions interview.
Fees
Please refer to the College website for current fees or call
1-866-652-3456 for the latest information on fees for the
upcoming year. All tuition and fees are subject to change.
For descriptions of the types of fees, see the Fees, Student
Funding and Finances section of this calendar.
Mode of Delivery
For description of modes of delivery please see page 18.
Delivery strategies include:
• computer conferencing; (internet based, program
management system - Moodle),
• self-directed study,
• instructor led face-to-face classes,
• onsite tutorial support.
Program of Study
Required Courses for the Certificate Achievement: The
UniversityTransfer Certificate of Achievement is awarded
for successful completion of a program of study organized
around student identified learning goals and with content
equivalent to a minimum of 24 credits of undergraduate
study. Most students who choose this route are directing
study toward meeting the entrance requirement for and
transferring to a degree program at another institution.
Required Courses for the Diploma: A University Studies
Diploma is awarded for successful completion of a program
of study involving academic work organized around clear
learning objectives equivalent to two years of full-time (60
credits) undergraduate study. Required courses include:
Residency requirement (25% of credits); English 6 credits;
Computers 3 credits; Humanities (6 credits – 1000 or 2000
level); Social Sciences (3 credits – 1000 level or 2000 level);
Humanities or Social Sciences (6 credits – 2000 level); Math
3 credits; Science 3 credits; Options (30 credits). Note:
Minimum of 15 credits at 2000 level. Total Credits: 60.
See next page for course list.
Program Advisors
Lucinda Jenkins, Program Coordinator ...... 780-751-3361
Jason Bigcharles, ATEP Coordinator ........... 780-751-3225
university transfer
The distributed delivery methods allow the student to
pursue their educational goals at the campuses in selected
communities. Students in the program may have to move
for short periods of time to another community in order to
complete a course offering. Costs incurred for this are the
responsibility of the student.
During the program, students may periodically be expected
to travel to another campus for face-to-face classes to
facilitate the learning of particular skills or participate in
interactive activities. Costs incurred for this travel are the
responsibility of the student.
Note: Classes are usually scheduled in 3-hour blocks once per
week.
Athabasca, Barrhead, Slave Lake Swan Hills, Wabasca:
Dave Purkis .................................................... 780-849-8649
Cadotte Lake, Manning, Paddle Prairie, Peace River:
Mary Lou Rich................................................ 780-618-2621
Fort Vermilion, High Level, Mclennan:
Ken Janzen ..................................................... 780-751-3314
Grouard, Peerless & Valleyview:
Darron Riddle................................................ 780-751-3217
Or visit us online at www.northernlakescollege.ca 65