College and Career Preparation
Program Description
College Preparation Program
The College Preparation program is tailored to meet the needs of adults who wish to upgrade their academic education to a level that will allow them to enter apprenticeship, technical, career or university programs or to gain employment entry skills. The program consists of selected subjects and skill development at the Grade 10, 11, and 12 equivalency levels. The length of time required to complete the program will depend on a student’s background, motivation and goals.
Admission Requirements
Students wishing to enter the program should meet with a student advisor, counsellor, or the Program Chairperson in order to clarify their educational and vocational goals.
Admission to the program requires proof of successful completion of:
1. the Academic Foundations Certificate program with a minimum grade of C-in both Academic Foundations Language Arts 009 and Academic Foundations Math 009, or
2. a program of studies equivalent to an Alberta Grade 9, or
3. mature student status.
A mature student
(1) has been out of school for at least three consecutive years
(2) is at least 21 years of age
Credit may be granted for high school level courses completed in Canadian English-language schools or accredited Canadian post-secondary institutions.
Applicants may be required to write placement assessments to determine entry level in the subject(s) of study selected.
Applicants may be required to write placement assessments to determine entry level in the subject(s) of study selected.
Career Opportunities
This program is tailored to help you prepare for the career cluster of your choice. Dependant on your career goals, as a graduate you will be prepared to pursue post secondary programming in the following career clusters:
* Business
* Community and Human Service
* Engineering and Engineering Technology
* Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences
* Health Sciences
* Power Engineering & Process Operations
* Trades and Technologies
Through this program you can obtain a Grade 12 credential which will open doors to the entry level job market.
Program Outcomes
To be developed
Program Structure
To attain a High School Equivalency Diploma, you require Eng 30/33, once science, one math, and one social studies course. Two subjects other than English must be at the 30 level.
To prepare for a career goal, students are advised to choose a career cluster.
Note: The “A” Stream prepares you for University acceptance
You should meet with a student advisor to determine the best selection for your career goal
You should meet with a student advisor to determine the best selection for your career goal
An “R” is a recommended course; An “E” is an elective
Course | Course Title | Grade 10 | Business Careers | Community & Human Service | Engineering & Engineering Technology | Biological, Environmental & Earth Science | Health Sciences | Power Engineering & process operations | |||||||
A | B | A | B | A | B | A | B | A | B | A | B | A | B | ||
English 10 (10-1) | R | ||||||||||||||
English 13 (10-2) | R | ||||||||||||||
English 20 (20-1) | R | R | R | R | R | R | |||||||||
English 23 (20-2) | R | R | R | R | R | R | |||||||||
English 30 (30-1) | R | R | R | R | R | R | |||||||||
English 33 (30-2) | R | R | R | R | R | R | |||||||||
MATHP010 (10-1) | Pure Math 10 (10-1) | R | |||||||||||||
Applied Math 13 (10-2) | R | ||||||||||||||
Pure Math 20 (20-1) | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | ||||||||
MATH 023 (20-2) | Applied Math 23 (20-2) | R | R | R | E | R | |||||||||
MATHP030 (30-1) | Pure Math 30 (30-1) | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | |||||||
MATH 033 (30-2) | Applied Math 33 (30-2) | R | R | E | E | E | |||||||||
Calculus | R | R | |||||||||||||
Social Studies 10 | R | R | |||||||||||||
Social Studies 30 | R | R | R | R | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | |||
Computer Literacy 010 | R | R | R | R | |||||||||||
Biology 25 | R | R | R | R | |||||||||||
Biology 30 | R | E | R | R | |||||||||||
Chemistry 25 | R | R | R | R | |||||||||||
Chemistry 30 | R | R | E | R | |||||||||||
Physics 25 | R | R | R | R | |||||||||||
Physics 30 | R | R | R | E | |||||||||||
Strategic Skills | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | |||
Post Secondary Skills | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | |||
Native Studies 20 | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | |||
Sociology 020 | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | E | |||
Tuition And Fees
- Please refer to the Tuition and Fee Table.
- International students, please refer to the International Student Fees.
- Student funding, please refer to Financial Assistance.