Medicine Hat College Viewbook 2020-21 by Medicine Hat College

FIND YOUR SELF AND YOUR FUTURE viewbook 2020/21

MEDICINE HAT COLLEGE WILL PREPARE YOU FOR TODAY’S CAREERS AND TOMORROW’S POSSIBILITIES. WE ARE A STEPPING STONE AND A FINISH LINE, WITH THE PEOPLE AND PASSION TO HELP YOU ALONG THE WAY. FIND YOURSELF AND DISCOVER YOUR FUTURE AT MEDICINE HAT COLLEGE.

CONTENT 2 GET READY explore, apply, register

4 FIND YOUR PASSION match your interests to our programs

12 FIND SUPPORT learn about academic support, mental health services, financial aid, and more

14 FIND YOUR COMMUNITY connect with campus life, sport & wellness, residence, and international / education abroad opportunities

26 ADMISSION CHARTS review admission requirements for all college programs

37 APPLY TO MHC

GET READY Congratulations! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made the decision to pursue education to help build your bright future. Whether you already know your program or are still exploring everything MHC has to offer, use this timeline to guide you through the post-secondary process.

Need extra help through the process? Our ABCs of MHC events are designed to provide additional support at the application, finance, and registration stages.

A Event APPLICATION & ADMISSION November 6, 2019: Brooks November 7, 2019: Medicine Hat

B Event BUDGETING & BASICS March 4, 2020: Brooks March 5, 2020: Medicine Hat

C Event COURSE & CAMPUS LIFE April 28, 2020: Brooks April 29, 2020: Medicine Hat 2

www.mhc.ab.ca/abc

EXPLORE

APPLY

FUND

MHC has a variety of certificate, diploma, degree, university transfer, and trades programs to match your interests and goals.

Apply to the program of your choice at applyalberta.ca. Application processing begins November 1, 2019 for the 2020/2021 academic year.

Check the mail! An acknowledgment letter and/or letter of acceptance will be mailed to you if your application is successful.

Attend our Budgeting & Basics events in March to learn about the different ways to fund your education, including student loans and awards.

Not sure where to start? Visit www.mhc.ab.ca/undecided.

To learn more about the admission process or get assistance with your application, attend our Application & Admission events in November.

Once you receive the letter of acceptance, you must confirm your seat by paying the deposit.

Campus Tours & Student for a Day Get a feel for campus! Book a tour at any time or register as a Student for a Day throughout the year by calling 403.529.3819. Watch www.mhc.ab.ca for Student for a Day dates in: October / November 2019 February / March 2020

You can also apply for residence www.mhc.ab.ca/Services/ Residence.

Visit www.mhc.ab.ca/ applynow for details.

Student loan applications open the first week of June. Scholarship applications are accepted from March 1 - June 1, 2020. Questions? Contact our financial aid office finaidinfo@mhc.ab.ca.

START

Attend our Courses & Campus Life events in April to select your classes and build your schedule. It’s important to register early to ensure you get the classes you need, when you need them. Class registration opens April 27, 2020 for the 2020/2021 academic year.

Mark your calendar! You’re almost ready to start your amazing journey at MHC. Be sure to attend the following events for a smooth transition to college life!

Questions? Contact our registration office registration@mhc.ab.ca.

Strike First August 27 & 28, 2020 Beat the back-to-school rush and get your textbooks, student ID card and much more!

New Student Orientation FALL: September 1, 2020 WINTER: January 4, 2021 Dive into your college experience and learn what to expect during your time at MHC. Can’t wait to see our campus? Check out our virtual tours at www.mhc.ab.ca/virtualtour.

FIND YOUR PASSION programs

Do something you love. When choosing a career path it is important to consider your interests, values, personality, and skills. Explore our programs to find the right fit for you.

OF GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED IN THEIR FIELD OF STUDY 5

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF The following information is based on Hollandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theory of Career Choice. Select the categories that describe you best and match the colour of those categories to the corresponding MHC programs.

ALUMNI

WHITNEY OGLE Social Work

â&#x20AC;&#x153;At MHC, I found my niche. I found my passion. To go from failing in high school to a 4.0 was a huge, huge achievement for me."

Realistic You enjoy spending time outdoors, using tools to fix things, or working with animals, machines or equipment. Your favourite high school subjects may have been physical education, industrial arts, home economics or computers. You tend to use common sense to solve problems and appreciate work environments that are organized and structured. Your friends may describe you as practical, dependable, adventurous, or athletic.

Social You care about people, value relationships and believe communication, trust and community are important. Motivated by helping and empowering others, you enjoy teaching, listening and solving problems in collaborative and supportive environments. Your favourite subjects from high school may have been English, social studies, health and biology. Your friends can always count on you and may describe you as patient, generous and idealistic.

Investigative You enjoy tasks that are mentally challenging, like to learn new things, and work well on your own. Your preferred work environments are indoors, task oriented and unstructured. You have a curious mind and love to research and analyze information, especially when it can be used to solve a problem. In high school, your favourite subjects might have been math, biology, chemistry or physics. Independent, thoughtful and original are some of the words your friends might use to describe you.

Enterprising You are interested in taking on leadership roles and can be extremely persuasive. Ambitious and assertive, you likely excel in activities that appeal to your competitive nature. Math, business, law or social studies may have been your favourite subjects in high school. Your friends (and you probably have a lot of them) might describe you as energetic, adventurous, confident and talkative. You value success and strive to be the best at everything you do. You are also up for taking risks, especially if the rewards are big!

Artistic You love to be free-spirited and prefer activities that engage your creative side. Unstructured and flexible work environments are valued, and you enjoy observing and participating in a variety of artistic pursuits. You value your independence and see the beauty in everything around you. Some of your favourite subjects from high school may have been art, music, drama and English (creative writing). Your friends know you as a sensitive person who has an open mind and great imagination.

Conventional You are all about order and efficiency. Practical and precise, you prefer working indoors in structured and predictable environments. Your favourite subjects from high school might have been math, computers or English (grammar, spelling). Your friends may describe you as thrifty, respectful and patient. You excel at being organized and you value being dependable and accurate.

Looking for more career resources? Visit alis.ca/occinfo.

PROGRAMS Addictions Counselling DIPLOMA

Heavy Equipment Technician APPRENTICESHIP

Addictions Counselling/Social Work DIPLOMA

Information Technology DIPLOMA

Administrative Office Management DIPLOMA

Kinesiology UNIVERSITY TRANSFER

Administrative Office Professional CERTIFICATE

Nursing BACHELOR OF

Arts UNIVERSITY TRANSFER

Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistant DIPLOMA

Automotive Service Technician APPRENTICESHIP

Paramedic BACHELOR OF APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCE

Aviation Management CERTIFICATE

Plumber/Gasfitter APPRENTICESHIP

Built Environment Engineering Technology (BEET) DIPLOMA

Power Engineering Technology DIPLOMA

Business Administration DIPLOMA

Practical Nurse DIPLOMA [offered exclusively at Brooks Campus]

Business Administration BACHELOR OF

Pre-Professional Programs (dentist, dental hygiene, medicine, pharmacy, vet) UNIVERSITY TRANSFER

Business/Commerce/Management UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Carpenter APPRENTICESHIP Child and Youth Care Counsellor DIPLOMA Computer Aided Drafting and Design [CADD] CERTIFICATE Criminal Justice DIPLOMA Early Learning and Child Care CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA Education BACHELOR OF Education Assistant CERTIFICATE [offered exclusively via distributed learning] Electrician APPRENTICESHIP Engineering UNIVERSITY TRANSFER

Rig Technician APPRENTICESHIP [offered exclusively at Brooks Campus] Science UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Social Work DIPLOMA Social Work BACHELOR OF Speech Language Pathologist Assistant DIPLOMA Steamfitter/Pipefitter APPRENTICESHIP Visual Communications BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS OR POST DIPLOMA AND POST DEGREE CERTIFICATE Welder APPRENTICESHIP

Environmental Reclamation Technician DIPLOMA Fine Arts UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Health Care Aide CERTIFICATE

For more detailed information on Medicine Hat College programs, refer to page 26

FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT Our ambulance simulator provides paramedic students with an opportunity to practice scenarios in a realistic environment.

USE YOUR HANDS Open your mind and get ready to engage in learning at Medicine Hat College! Hands-on learning, small class sizes, and dedicated faculty and staff create an educational experience that is second to none. Deepen your understanding of the people and environment around you. Test your driving skills in Western Canada’s only ambulance simulator or deliver a baby in the simulation lab. Explore virtual reality or design products for the real world. Collaborate with creative minds to present an immersive art gallery experience. Have a brilliant business idea? Work with the Entrepreneur Development Centre and pitch your plan to a panel of judges for the chance to win start up money and mentorship. PITCH YOUR BUSINESS IDEA

The opportunities are here, what you do with them is up to you.

ALUMNI

CODY EVJEN Built Environment Engineering Technology (BEET) (formerly Computer Aided Drafting and Design)

“The education I received at MHC helped me build the foundation I needed to be able to branch out into a variety of career paths.”

Our Entrepreneur Development Centre helps students win thousands of dollars in startup funds and access mentorship support.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MHC EXPERIENCE, VISIT WWW.MHC.AB.CA/DISCOVER.

FIND SUPPORT academic / personal

At Medicine Hat College, we care about your success. There are many services available on campus that provide both academic and personal support â&#x20AC;&#x201C; be sure to take advantage of them!

OF GRADUATES WOULD RECOMMEND MHC 11

FIND SUPPORT ALUMNI

MELISSA CHINSKI Bachelor of Applied Arts (Visual Communications)

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The instructors in visual communications were amazing at pushing me to find my strengths and further my passion in the graphic design industry. My time at MHC gave me valuable experience, in both the print and corporate business world, and eventually enabled me to create my own path by becoming an entrepreneur.â&#x20AC;?

FOR LEARNING Your education is important to us. Get the support you need to be successful in your program with everything from academic advising and coaching to accessibility services and peer tutoring.

FOR LIFE With college life comes new experiences, new expectations and new pressures. MHC offers free counselling, spiritual services and peer support to help you balance school and life. Need childcare? MHC has a full service daycare on campus with priority access for college students.

FOR YOUR FUTURE Are you interested in starting your own business? The Entrepreneur Development Centre connects students with business coaching, pitch opportunities and resources. Looking for support to land your dream job? Our Student Employment and Career Centre provides an online job board, career and job fairs, job search assistance, in-class workshops and employer info sessions. For a full listing of the services available to you visit www.mhc.ab.ca/services.

FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON PROGRAM TUITION AND FEES, VIEW OUR COST ESTIMATE CHARTS AT WWW.MHC.AB.CA/SERVICES/FINANCIALAID.

APPROXIMATE COST OF 1ST YEAR TUITION AND FEES RESIDENCE

$4500 BOOKS

$1500 LIVING EXPENSES (FOOD/CLOTHING/TRANSPORTATION)

$6000-$9000 TUITION

$4000

FINANCIAL AID

scholarship / bursary / student loan Learn how you can fund your education! Our Student Financial Aid team can help you understand the student loan process and provide access to financial award opportunities. Medicine Hat College students receive over $1 million in scholarships, bursaries and other awards annually. That means students who apply have a good chance of receiving some amount of financial award. Awards are based on different criteria including academic performance, financial need, extracurricular activities, citizenship, and athletics. Applying for awards is quick and easy! Visit www.mhc.ab.ca/services and click on Financial Aid. Award applications are accepted from March 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 1, 2020.

$1 million IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES AWARDED ANNUALLY

FIND YOUR COMMUNITY connect with campus life

With small class sizes, encouraging faculty and supportive staff, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be sure to feel right at home.

AVERAGE OF 19 STUDENTS PER CLASS AT MHC 15

MAKE A CULTURAL CONNECTION The Indigenous Support Office provides a welcoming cultural workspace and connects Indigenous students to campus services and community supports including traditional medicines and elders. Cultural awareness activities and celebrations are held throughout the year. Learn more at www.mhc.ab.ca/services.

GET INVOLVED

join a club, make connections Medicine Hat College is about developing relationships, encouraging growth and building community.

Become the person you’re meant to be.

Get involved with the Students’ Assocation and be a voice for others, join a club that reflects your interests, or become an ambassador to connect with the campus community. SAMHC The Students’ Association at Medicine Hat College (SAMHC) is your connection to campus life. They are your advocates, your classmates, and your friends. Whether you are looking for support in pursuit of your academic goals, need someone to talk to, require health and dental benefits or just want to have fun, SAMHC is here for you. For more information and to learn about your executive team, visit samhc.ca.

ALUMNI

ANDREA WEBB Bachelor of Applied Arts (Visual Communications)

“Coming into vis comm was like finding my people, my tribe. I was so excited to absorb everything. It was transformative for me—a whole cultural experience.”

CLUBS Business Ambassador Students (BAS) // Education Undergraduate Society (EUS) // Enactus MHC // In(digenous)visibility Council // Science and Engineering Undergraduate Society (SEUS) // Undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing Club (UBNC) // Visual Arts Student Society (VASS) For a complete list of student clubs, visit www.mhc.ab.ca/clubs. @artdesignmhc Follow the visual communication students on Instagram to get an inside look at the program.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS be active

BORROW A BIKE AND ACCESS 2.9KM OF TRAIL ON CAMPUS

With a beautiful campus trail, campus recreation programs, free fitness classes and weight room access, and nutrition and exercise services in the Be Fit for Life Centre, enjoying an active and healthy lifestyle has never been easier.

RATTLERS ATHLETICS get Rowdy

Medicine Hat College has a proud tradition of athletics, leadership and community engagement. Rattlers athletes bring their best in basketball, futsal, golf, soccer, and volleyball and demonstrate excellence in competition and in the classroom.

ATTEND A FREE FITNESS CLASS

The “Snake Pit” is the place to be on game day so gather your friends, grab your face paint and be prepared to get Rowdy! Admission to home games is FREE for MHC students. Want to be even closer to the action? If you think you’ve got what it takes to be a Rattler, attend an ID camp in the spring. To find out more information or to contact the coaches, visit rattlers.ca.

JOIN RATTLER NATION! ADMISSION IS FREE FOR MHC STUDENTS

2 MIN WALK TO CLASS

300

STUDENTS LIVE IN RESIDENCE

TAKE A WALK THROUGH RESIDENCE. CHECK OUT THE VIRTUAL TOUR AT WWW.MHC.AB.CA/VIRTUALTOUR

RESIDENCE ASSISTANTS LIVE ONSITE AND PROVIDE SUPPORT AND SECURITY FOR STUDENTS IN OUR RESIDENCE COMMUNITIES. 20

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RESIDENCE move in

Live the ultimate college experience! Independence, convenience, and affordability are yours when living in residence at MHC. Connect with a close knit community and develop friendships that will last a lifetime. Accommodations are comfortable, four-bedroom, fully furnished townhouse units in two complexesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Golfview and Couleeview. Each bedroom is equipped with a bed, desk, WiFi router, and closet, while each unit is furnished with a washer and dryer, living room furniture, kitchen appliances, deep freezer, vacuum cleaner and storage space. Just bring bedding, kitchen utensils, dishes and other personal effects and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ready to move in! We also have eight four-bedroom units at our Brooks Campus that offer the same amenities. With a two minute walk to classes and rent as low as $556/month including utilities and WiFi, living on campus just makes sense. Let residence be your home away from home. Find out more about our residence at www.mhc.ab.ca/services/residence. COULEEVIEW

4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms

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MEDICINE HAT Whether you already call Medicine Hat home or are ready to make a move, this warm and welcoming community in Southeast Alberta has everything you need and more. There are endless opportunities to be active and enjoy the great outdoors with the city’s extensive trail system, golf courses, and green spaces. Medicine Hat also boasts a vibrant arts and entertainment scene featuring exceptional musical talent, sporting events, and high profile shows at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre, Canalta Centre, and other venues around the city.

CANADA'S SUNNIEST CITY

2,512

HOURS OF SUNSHINE PER YEAR

With all the amenities of a larger centre plus the advantages of living in a smaller community, like short commutes and affordable accommodations, there’s lots to love about The Hat. Located less than 300 kilometres from Calgary and 50 kilometres from the Saskatchewan border, Medicine Hat is well-positioned along the Trans-Canada Highway with easy access to the Cypress Hills and the United States.

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Some of MHC’s programming is offered at our Brooks Campus, located 100 kilometres west of Medicine Hat. Brooks is a vibrant, diverse community rich in culture and western hospitality with easy access to world renowned attractions. DINOSAUR PROVINCIAL PARK UNESCO HERITAGE SITE

For a complete list of programs and services offered at Brooks Campus, please visit www.mhc.ab.ca/brookscampus or contact 403.362.1677 for more information.

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INTERNATIONAL/ EDUCATION ABROAD see the world

MHCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s international activity is guided by the philosophy that education and learning is greatly enhanced by an understanding of different cultures, languages and peoples. Education Abroad programs provide students with opportunities to develop the skills and attitudes required to function successfully in an interconnected global society, world and economy. Choose from student or summer exchange programs or participate in a faculty-led international field trip.

MHC has partnerships with 30 institutions in 14 countries around the world. 25

CERTIFICATE Program Length: 1

year

Certificate programs allow students to train for a specific career in a very short period of time.

DIPLOMA Program Length:

2 years

Diploma programs prepare students for careers or further study.

APPLIED DEGREE Program Length:

3 years

Applied degrees combine academic education with practical, on-the-job training.

DEGREE Program Length:

4 years

Degree programs are offered on campus in partnership with other Alberta universities, allowing students to complete a full degree in Medicine Hat.

APPRENTICESHIP Program Length:

3-4 years

Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job and technical training that leads to certification as a journeyman. 26

ADMISSION CHARTS program admission requirements

CERTIFICATES & DIPLOMAS 1-2 year programs

PROGRAM ADDICTIONS COUNSELLING DIPLOMA

LENGTH 2 YEARS

*ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ALBERTA • ELA 30-1 • Biology 30 or Chemistry 30 • Two 30-level academic subjects • One Grade 12, 5-credit subject Excluding Special Projects

SASKATCHEWAN • ELA A30 & B30 • Biology 30 or Chemistry 30 • Two 30-level academic subjects • One 30-level subject Excluding Special Projects

MATURE • ELA 30-1 • Biology 30 or Chemistry 30 • Two 30-level academic subjects • One Grade 12, 5-credit subject Excluding Special Projects

Additional admission options may be available. Please consult with Academic Calendar.

ADDICTIONS COUNSELLING / SOCIAL WORK DUAL DIPLOMA

3 YEARS

APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1

• ELA 30-1 (min 60%) • Biology 30 or Chemistry 30 • Two 30-level academic subjects • One Grade 12, 5-credit subject Excluding Special Projects

• ELA A30 & B30 (60%) • Biology 30 or Chemistry 30 • Two 30-level academic subjects • One 30-level subject Excluding Special Projects

• ELA 30-1 (min 60%) • Biology 30 or Chemistry 30 • Two 30-level academic subjects • One Grade 12, 5-credit subject Excluding Special Projects

Must be 18 years of age or older by the last day of the semester to which you are applying.

Additional admission options may be available. Please consult with Academic Calendar.

Refer to the Academic Calendar for further admission details.

• ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 • Math 10C

• ELA A30 & B30 • Foundations of Math 10 or Pre-Calculus 10

• ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 • Math 10C

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA

1 YEAR 2 YEARS

AVIATION MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE

1 YEAR

High school diploma with: • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Science 30 or Physics 20

High school diploma with: • ELA A30 & B30 • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30 • Physical Science 20

• ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Science 30 or Physics 20

BUILT ENVIRONMENT ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (BEET) DIPLOMA

2 YEARS

High school diploma with: • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Physics 20

High school diploma with: • ELA A30 & B30 • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30 • Physical Science 20

• ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Physics 20

*FOR OTHER PROVINCIAL EQUIVALENCIES AND A LIST OF ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, SEE PAGE 37. 27

CERTIFICATES & DIPLOMAS 1-2 year programs PROGRAM

LENGTH

*ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ALBERTA

SASKATCHEWAN

MATURE

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DIPLOMA

2 YEARS

• ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Two Grade 12, 5-credit subjects with 50% or better

• ELA A30 & B30 • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30 • Two 30-level subjects with 50% or better

• ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2

CHILD & YOUTH CARE COUNSELLOR DIPLOMA

2 YEARS

60% or greater in each of: • ELA 30-1 or a minimum of 70% in ELA 30-2 • One 30-level academic subject • Three Grade 12, 5-credit subjects (maximum of 5-credits of CTS courses)

60% or greater in each of: • ELA A30 & B30 • One 30-level academic subject • Three 30-level subjects

• Minimum 60% grade in ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 • One 30-level academic subject

COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING & DESIGN CERTIFICATE

1 YEAR

High school diploma with: • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Physics 20

High school diploma with: • ELA A30 & B30 • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30 • Physical Science 20

• ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Physics 20

CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIPLOMA

2 YEARS

• ELA 30-1 (60%) or ELA 30-2 (65%)

• ELA A30 & B30 (60%)

• ELA 30-1 (60%) or ELA 30-2 (65%)

EARLY LEARNING & CHILD CARE 1 YEAR CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA 2 YEARS

High school diploma with: • ELA 30-1 (50%) or ELA 30-2 (65%)

High school diploma with: • ELA A30 & B30 (50%)

• ELA 30-1 (50%) or ELA 30-2 (65%)

EDUCATION ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE

1 YEAR

High school diploma with: • ELA 30-1 (50%) or ELA 30-2 (65%)

High school diploma with: • ELA A30 & B30 (50%)

• ELA 30-1 (50%) or ELA 30-2 (65%)

2 YEARS

High school diploma with: • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 (minimum 60%) A minimum of 55% in: • Biology 20 • Chemistry 30 or Science 30 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2

High school diploma with: • ELA A30 & B30 (60%) • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30 (55%) • Environmental Science 20 (55%) or Health Science 20 (55%) • Biology 30 or Earth Science 30 or Chemistry 30 (55%)

• ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 (minimum 60%) A minimum of 55% in: • Biology 20 • Chemistry 30 or Science 30 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2

Offered exclusively via distributed learning

ENVIRONMENTAL RECLAMATION TECHNICIAN DIPLOMA

CERTIFICATES & DIPLOMAS 1-2 year programs

PROGRAM HEALTH CARE AIDE CERTIFICATE

LENGTH

*ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ALBERTA

SASKATCHEWAN

MATURE

1 YEAR

• ELA 10 or achievement of CLB Level 7 or equivalent

• ELA A10 & B10 or achievement of CLB Level 7 or equivalent

• ELA 10 or achievement of CLB Level 7 or equivalent

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA

1 YEAR 2 YEARS

• ELA 30-1 (50%) or ELA 30-2 (60%) • Math 30-1 (50%) or Math 20-1 (65% ) or Math 30-2 (65%)

• ELA A30 & B30 (50%) • Pre-Calculus 30 (50%) or Foundations of Math 30 (65%) or Pre-Calculus 20 (65%)

• ELA 30-1 (50%) or ELA 30-2 (60%) • Math 30-1 (50%) or Math 20-1 (65%) or Math 30-2 (65%)

OCCUPATIONAL / PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT DIPLOMA

2 YEARS

High school diploma with a minimum mark of 60% in: • ELA 30-1 • Biology 30 • Two 30-level subjects, one of which must be a 30-level Science or Math 30-1 or Math 30-2

High school diploma with a minimum mark of 60% in: A Minimum mark of 60% in: • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 • Biology 30 • Biology 30 • Two 30-level subjects, one of which must be a 30-level Science or Math

2 YEARS

High school diploma and a minimum 60% standing in: • ELA 30-1 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Physics 30

High school diploma and a minimum 60% standing in: • ELA A30 & B30 • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30 • Physics 30

• ELA 30-1 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Physics 30

2 YEARS

• ELA 30-1 (60%) or ELA 30-2 (70%) • Math 20-1 (60%) or Math 20-2 (70%) • Biology 30 (60%)

• ELA A30 & B30 (60%) • Biology 30 (60%) • Pre-Calculus 20 (60%) or Foundations of Math 20 (70%)

• ELA 30-1 (60%) or ELA 30-2 (70%) • Math 20-1 (60%) or Math 20-2 (70%) • Biology 30 (60%)

Also offered via distributed learning

Also offered via distributed learning APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1 (on-site and fall distributed learning)

POWER ENGINEERING DIPLOMA Also offered via distributed learning

PRACTICAL NURSE DIPLOMA Offered exclusively at the Brooks Campus APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1

*FOR OTHER PROVINCIAL EQUIVALENCIES AND A LIST OF ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, SEE PAGE 37. 29

CERTIFICATES & DIPLOMAS 1-2 year programs PROGRAM SOCIAL WORK DIPLOMA

LENGTH 2 YEARS

APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1

*ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ALBERTA

SASKATCHEWAN

• ELA 30-1 (60%) • Three grade 12, 5-credit courses

• ELA A30 & B30 (60%) • Three 30-level subjects

Must be 18 years of age or older by the last day of the semester to which you are applying.

Refer to the Academic Calendar for further admission details.

MATURE This route is applicable if you do not meet the minimum requirements for admission but possess other post-secondary and/or work experiences that create potential for success in the program. You must have • ELA 30-1 (60%) or a university level English course. Refer to the Academic Calendar for further admission details.

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT DIPLOMA Also offered via distributed learning

2 YEARS

High school diploma with a minimum mark of 60% in: • ELA 30-1 • Biology 30 • Two 30-level subjects, one of which must be a 30-level Science or Math 30-1 or Math 30-2

COMPETITIVE ENTRANCE Please note that some programs at Medicine Hat College follow a competitive admission process. This means that we receive more applications than there is space in the program and will admit students who possess the highest grades in the courses required for admission to that program. The minimum grade requirements listed for admission are rarely sufficient for a successful application.

Typically an average between 75-85% is necessary in order to be considered for admission into competitive programs. The competitive admission average cannot be determined in advance as it depends on the grades achieved by others who are also applying to the same program. Students who are interested in a competitive program are encouraged to apply as early as possible. All applicants to competitive programs will have an admission decision no later than June 1.

Explore your career options, visit alis.ca.

APPLIED DEGREES & DEGREES 3-4 year programs PROGRAM

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, BACHELOR OF

LENGTH

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY Admission criteria is determined by the partner institution

NURSING, BACHELOR OF IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY Admission criteria is determined by the partner institution APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1

MATURE

Administration Diploma program with a major in Accounting, Management, Financial Services or Marketing.

Route 1 • Applicants must be a graduate of the MHC Business Administration Diploma program with a major in Accounting, Management, Financial Services or Marketing.

Route 2 • Completion of twenty (20) approved university transfer courses. 12 specified and 8 electives. Achievement of a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

To be eligible for admissions a student must have successfully completed 60 credits of approved university course work and meet competitive GPA.

Please check with our Academic Advising office for a list of the required 60 credits necessary for admission.

Overall average of 65% and no grade lower than 50% in: • ELA 30-1 • Biology 30 • Chemistry 30 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • One 30-level 5 credit subject

Overall average of 65% and no grade lower than 50% in: • ELA A30 & B30 • Biology 30 • Chemistry 30 • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30 • One 30-level subject

Overall average of 65% and no grade lower than 50% in: • ELA 30-1 • Biology 30 • Chemistry 30 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2

To be eligible for admissions a student must have 2 YEARS + 2 YEARS successfully completed 60 credits of approved university course work and meet competitive GPA.

4 YEARS

SASKATCHEWAN Route 1 • Applicants must be a graduate of the MHC Business Administration Diploma program with a major in Accounting, Management, Financial Services or Marketing.

Route 1 2 YEARS + 2 YEARS • Applicants must be a graduate of the MHC Business

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY Admission criteria is determined by the partner institution

EDUCATION, BACHELOR OF

*ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ALBERTA

APPLIED DEGREES & DEGREES 3-4 year programs

PROGRAM

LENGTH

*ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ALBERTA

SASKATCHEWAN

MATURE

PARAMEDIC, BACHELOR OF APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCE

4 YEARS

Overall average of at least 60% and a minimum mark of 50% in: • ELA 30-1 • Biology 30 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Grade 12, 5-credit subject (CHEM 30 is recommended)

Overall average of 60% and no grade lower than 50% in: • ELA A30 & B30 • Biology 30 • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30 • One 30-level subject (CHEM 30 is recommended)

Overall average of at least 60% and a minimum mark of 50% in: • ELA 30-1 • Biology 30 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2

SOCIAL WORK, BACHELOR OF

2 YEARS + 2 YEARS

Students must first complete a Social Work Diploma from MHC or another Alberta college or have two years of university or college transfer classes.

Please check with our Academic Advising Office for more information about the University of Calgary's Learning Circles program.

ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2, or `C’ or better in MHC English 30 or placement in post-secondary (diploma or university transfer) English, as determined by the Medicine Hat College Academic Assessment Test.

• ELA A30 & B30

ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2, or `C’ or better in MHC English 30 or placement in post-secondary (diploma or university transfer) English, as determined by the Medicine Hat College Academic Assessment Test.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY Admission criteria is determined by the partner institution

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS, BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS

3 YEARS

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER start your degree here PROGRAM

*ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ALBERTA

SASKATCHEWAN

MATURE

• ELA 30-1 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or a 30-level second language • Two 30-level academic subjects • One Grade 12, 5-credit subject Excluding Special Projects

• ELA A30 & B30 • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30 or a 30-level second language • Two 30-level academic subjects • One 30-level subject Excluding Special Projects

• ELA 30-1 • One 30-level academic subject

COMMERCE / MANAGEMENT

• ELA 30-1 • Math 30-1 • Two 30-level academic subjects • One Grade 12, 5-credit subject Excluding Special Projects

• ELA A30 & B30 • Pre-Calculus 30 • Two 30-level academic subjects • One 30-level subject Excluding Special Projects

• ELA 30-1 • Math 30-1

EDUCATION

• ELA 30-1 • Three 30-level academic subjects • One 5-credit or two 3-credit subjects at the 30-level (Special Projects 30 excluded)

• ELA A30 & B30 • Three additional 30-level academic subjects • One 30-level subject Excluding Special Projects

• ELA 30-1 • Pre-requisite courses required, e.g. Chem 30 required for university level Chemistry

NOTE: Although not required for admission, it is strongly suggested that students entering Education possess Math 30-1 or Math 30-2.

NOTE: Some majors will require Pre-Calculus 30, please check with our Academic Advising Office.

NOTE: Although not required for admission, it is strongly suggested that students entering Education possess Math 30-1 or Math 30-2.

ENGINEERING

• ELA 30-1 • Chemistry 30 • Math 30-1 • Math 31 • Physics 30

• ELA A30 & B30 • Chemistry 30 • Pre-Calculus 30 • Calculus 30 • Physics 30

• ELA 30-1 • Chemistry 30 • Math 30-1 • Math 31 • Physics 30

FINE ARTS

• ELA 30-1 • Three 30-level academic subjects • One Grade 12, 5-credit subject Excluding Special Projects

• ELA A30 & B30 • Three additional 30-level academic subjects • One 30-level subject Excluding Special Projects

• ELA 30-1 • One 30-level academic subject

ARTS VARIETY OF MAJORS

APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1

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NOTE: Some majors at some universities require Math 30-1

UNIVERSITY TRANSFER start your degree here

PROGRAM

*ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ALBERTA

SASKATCHEWAN

MATURE

• ELA 30-1 • Biology 30 • Chemistry 30 • Math 30-1 • One Grade 12, 5-credit subject (excluding Special Projects) Physics 30 (recommended)

• ELA A30 & B30 • Biology 30 • Chemistry 30 • Pre-Calculus 30 • One 30-level subject (excluding Special Projects) Physics 30 (recommended)

• ELA 30-1 • Biology 30 • Chemistry 30 • Math 30-1

NOTE: Students should be aware that some universities require Physics 30

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS PRE-DENTAL HYGIENE PRE-DENTISTRY PRE-MEDICINE PRE-PHARMACY PRE-VETERINARY

Refer to University Transfer Science

Students will apply to University Transfer Science

SCIENCE VARIETY OF MAJORS

• ELA 30-1 • Biology 30 • Chemistry 30 • Math 30-1 • One 30-level academic subject (Physics 30 recommended)

• ELA A30 & B30 • Biology 30 • Chemistry 30 • Pre-Calculus 30 • One 30-level academic subject (Physics 30 recommended)

• ELA 30-1 • Biology 30 • Chemistry 30 • Math 30-1

KINESIOLOGY

NOTE: Students should be aware that some majors will require Physics 30 upon transfer

NOTE: Students should be aware that some universities will require Physics 30 upon transfer

NOTE: Students should be aware that some majors will require Physics 30 upon transfer

*FOR OTHER PROVINCIAL EQUIVALENCIES AND A LIST OF ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, SEE PAGE 37. 35

TRADES

3-4 year programs PROGRAM

LENGTH

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

SASKATCHEWAN

MATURE

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF:

CARPENTER WELDER

4 YEARS 3 YEARS

English 10-2 Math 10-3 or Pass all five Canadian GED Tests or Entrance Exam

Grade 10 English Grade 10 Math or Canadian GED Tests* or Entrance Exam

English 10-2 Math 10-3 or Pass all five Canadian GED Tests or Entrance Exam

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ELECTRICIAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN PLUMBER STEAMFITTER-PIPEFITTER

4 YEARS 4 YEARS 4 YEARS 4 YEARS 4 YEARS

English 20-2 Math 20-3 Science 10 or Entrance Exam

Grade 11 English Grade 11 Math Grade 10 Science* or Entrance Exam

English 20-2 Math 20-3 Science 10 or Entrance Exam

RIG TECHNICIAN

3 YEARS

No minimum entrance requirements

No minimum entrance requirements*

No minimum entrance requirements

Offered exclusively at the Brooks Campus Admissions are done through Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training. Please refer to tradesecrets.alberta.ca for more information on how to become a registered apprentice. MEDICINE HAT COLLEGE TRADES 403.529.3975

ACADEMIC SUBJECTS ALBERTA: Aboriginal Studies 30 Biology 30 Chemistry 30 Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 Mathematics 31 Physics 30 Science 30 Social Studies 30-1 A 30-level language 5 credits in Advanced-level CTS Computer Science (CSE) SASKATCHEWAN: Biology 30 Calculus 30 Chemistry 30 Computer Science 30 Earth Science 30 Geography 30 Geology 30 History 30 Pre-Calculus Mathematics 30 Foundations of Mathematics 30 Native Studies 30 Physics 30 Social Studies 30 A 30-level language

ONE OF Art 30 or Art 31 Dance 35 Drama 30 Choral Music 30 General Music 30 Instrumental Music 30

To apply or request more information, go to mhc.ab.ca/admission

ONE OF Arts Education 30 Visual Arts 30 Dance 30 Drama 30 Band 30 Choral Music 30 Music 30 Francais Fransaskois A30 or B30 French 30

OTHER PROVINCES: If you are from outside of Alberta or Saskatchewan, please view other provincial high school equivalencies for various subjects at www.mhc.ab.ca/admission/applying/highschool.aspx Have questions? Contact the advising office at 403.529.3819.

Landon Heilman Student Recruitment Coordinator lheilman@mhc.ab.ca 403.504.3569

Allan Siwela Student Recruitment Coordinator asiwela@mhc.ab.ca 403.529.3823

Brooks Campus 403.362.1677

Toll Free 1.866.282.8394

Medicine Hat Campus 403.529.3811

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