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FIND YOUR SELF AND YOUR FUTURE MEDICINE HAT COLLEGE VIEWBOOK 2021/22
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 10 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 1 2 3 4
READY
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to pursue EXPLORE APPLY ACCEPT FUND
education to help build your bright future. MHC has a Campus Tours & Apply to the program of your Check your email! Student loan applications
variety of certificate, diploma, degree, university studies, Student for a Day choice at applyalberta.ca. A letter of acceptance will open the first week of June.
and trades programs to match your interests and goals. Get a feel for campus! Application processing begins be emailed to you if your
Whether you already know your program or are still Book a tour at any time or November 1, 2020 for the application is successful. Scholarship applications
exploring everything MHC has to offer, use this timeline register as a Student for a 2021/2022 academic year. are accepted from
to guide you through the post-secondary process. Day throughout the year by Once you receive the letter March 1 - June 1, 2021.
calling 403.529.3819. You can also apply for residence: of acceptance, you must
Not sure where to start? Visit www.mhc.ab.ca/undecided. www.mhc.ab.ca/Services/ confirm your seat by paying Questions? Contact
Watch www.mhc.ab.ca for Residence. the deposit. our financial aid office:
Student for a Day dates in: finaidinfo@mhc.ab.ca.
September / October 2020 *Virtual Open House Visit www.mhc.ab.ca/
January / March 2021 November 18, 2020 applynow for details.
*Virtual Open House *Virtual Open House
Want to experience MHC and learn more about our November 18, 2020
programs? MHC will be hosting a Virtual Open House on
November 18, 2020. Join us online to check out our
campus, learn more about our programs and connect
with your future instructors! We'll support you through the
application process so you finish the day one step closer
to becoming an MHC student!
Stay up-to-date with our events at facebook.com/
MHCFutureStudents or visit www.mhc.ab.ca/
experienceMHC.
Information subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit www.mhc.ab.ca for up-to-date information.
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Dates At A Glance
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2020
5 6 Student for a Day
NOVEMBER 2020
Applications Open
Virtual Open House
REGISTER START
It’s important to register early Mark your calendar! You’re JANUARY 2021
to ensure you get the classes almost ready to start your Student for a Day
you need, when you need amazing journey at MHC.
them. Class registration Be sure to attend the following MARCH 2021
opens May 4, 2021 for the events for a smooth transition Scholarship Applications Open
2021/2022 academic year. to college life! Student for a Day
Questions? Contact Strike First MAY 2021
our registration office: August 26 & 27, 2021 Class Registration Opens
registration@mhc.ab.ca. Beat the back-to-school rush
and get your textbooks, student JUNE 2021
ID card and much more! Student Loan Applications Open
New Student AUGUST 2021
Orientation Strike First
FALL: SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
WINTER: JANUARY 4, 2022 SEPTEMBER 2021
Dive into your college New Student Orientation
experience and learn what to
expect during your time at MHC. JANUARY 2022
Winter New Student Orientation
Can’t wait to see our campus?
Check out our virtual tours at
www.mhc.ab.ca/virtualtour.
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FIND
YOUR
PASSION
programs
4
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 EMPLOYED GRADUATES ARE
IN THEIR FIELD OF STUDY
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TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF
The following information is based on Holland’s Theory of Career Choice.
Select the categories that describe you best and match the colour
of those categories to the corresponding MHC programs.
Realistic You enjoy spending time outdoors, using tools to fix Social You care about people, value relationships and believe
things, or working with animals, machines or equipment. Your communication, trust and community are important. Motivated by
favourite high school subjects may have been physical education, helping and empowering others, you enjoy teaching, listening and
ALUMNI
industrial arts, home economics or computers. You tend to solving problems in collaborative and supportive environments.
WHITNEY OGLE use common sense to solve problems and appreciate work Your favourite subjects from high school may have been English,
Social Work environments that are organized and structured. Your friends may social studies, health and biology. Your friends can always count
describe you as practical, dependable, adventurous, or athletic. on you and may describe you as patient, generous and idealistic.
“I'm the first person in
my family to graduate Investigative You enjoy tasks that are mentally challenging, like Enterprising You are interested in taking on leadership roles and
post-secondary. What to learn new things, and work well on your own. Your preferred can be extremely persuasive. Ambitious and assertive, you likely
that has done on a work environments are indoors, task oriented and unstructured. excel in activities that appeal to your competitive nature. Math,
collective approach You have a curious mind and love to research and analyze business, law or social studies may have been your favourite
is bigger than just me, information, especially when it can be used to solve a problem. subjects in high school. Your friends (and you probably have a lot
it's an achievement In high school, your favourite subjects might have been math, of them) might describe you as energetic, adventurous, confident
for my family and biology, chemistry or physics. Independent, thoughtful and original and talkative. You value success and strive to be the best at
my community. Post- are some of the words your friends might use to describe you. everything you do. You are also up for taking risks, especially if
secondary education the rewards are big!
will provide all of us as Artistic You love to be free-spirited and prefer activities
the human nation with that engage your creative side. Unstructured and flexible Conventional You are all about order and efficiency. Practical
the tools that we need to work environments are valued, and you enjoy observing and and precise, you prefer working indoors in structured and
walk a good path. It has participating in a variety of artistic pursuits. You value your predictable environments. Your favourite subjects from high school
truly changed my life.” independence and see the beauty in everything around you. might have been math, computers or English (grammar, spelling).
Some of your favourite subjects from high school may have Your friends may describe you as thrifty, respectful and patient.
been art, music, drama and English (creative writing). Your You excel at being organized and you value being dependable
friends know you as a sensitive person who has an open and accurate.
mind and great imagination.
Looking for more career resources? Visit alis.alberta.ca/occinfo.
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PROGRAMS
Administrative Office Management DIPLOMA Fine Arts UNIVERSITY STUDIES
Administrative Office Professional CERTIFICATE Health Care Aide CERTIFICATE
Agroecology Technician DIPLOMA Heavy Equipment Technician APPRENTICESHIP
Art and Design BACHELOR OF Information Technology DIPLOMA
APPLIED ARTS OR POST DIPLOMA AND POST DEGREE CERTIFICATE
(formerly Visual Communications) Kinesiology UNIVERSITY STUDIES
Arts UNIVERSITY STUDIES Nursing BACHELOR OF
Automotive Service Technician APPRENTICESHIP Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistant DIPLOMA
Aviation Management CERTIFICATE Paramedic BACHELOR OF APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCE
Built Environment Engineering Technology (BEET) DIPLOMA Plumber/Gasfitter APPRENTICESHIP
Business Administration DIPLOMA Power Engineering Technology DIPLOMA
Business/Commerce/Management UNIVERSITY STUDIES Practical Nurse DIPLOMA [offered exclusively at Brooks Campus]
Carpenter APPRENTICESHIP Pre-Professional Programs (dentist, dental hygiene,
medicine, pharmacy, vet) UNIVERSITY STUDIES
Child and Youth Care Counsellor DIPLOMA
Science UNIVERSITY STUDIES
Computer Aided Drafting and Design [CADD] CERTIFICATE
Social Work DIPLOMA
Criminal Justice DIPLOMA
Social Work BACHELOR OF
Early Learning and Child Care CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant DIPLOMA
Education BACHELOR OF
Steamfitter/Pipefitter APPRENTICESHIP
Electrician APPRENTICESHIP
Welder APPRENTICESHIP
Environmental Reclamation Technician DIPLOMA
For more detailed information on Medicine Hat College programs, refer to page 26 or visit www.mhc.ab.ca/programs.
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FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT
Our ambulance simulator
provides paramedic
students with an opportunity
to practice scenarios in a
realistic environment.
8USE
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
ALUMNI
around you. Test your driving skills in our ambulance simulator
or deliver a baby in the simulation lab. Explore virtual reality and CODY EVJEN
design products for the real world. Collaborate with creative minds Built Environment Engineering
to present an immersive art gallery experience. Have a brilliant Technology (BEET)
business idea? Work with the Entrepreneur Development Centre
and pitch your plan to a panel of judges for the chance to win “The education I received
startup money and mentorship. at MHC helped me build
the foundation I needed to
PITCH YOUR The opportunities are here, what you do with them branch out into a variety
BUSINESS IDEA is up to you. of career paths.”
Our Entrepreneur
Development Centre helps TO LEARN MORE ABOUT
students win thousands of THE MHC EXPERIENCE, VISIT
dollars in startup funds and MHC.AB.CA/FINDYOURFUTURE.
access mentorship support.
9FIND
SUPPORT
academic / personal
10At Medicine Hat College, we care
about your success. There are many
services available on campus that provide
both academic and personal support –
be sure to take advantage of them!
OF GRADUATES WOULD
RECOMMEND MHC
*BASED OFF OF 2019 GRADUATE SURVEY 11FIND
SUPPORT
FOR LEARNING
ALUMNI
Your education is important to us. Get the support you need to
ROXANNE DOERKSEN be successful in your program with everything from academic
Environmental Reclamation advising and coaching to accessibility services and peer tutoring.
Technician
“I wasn’t sure how to start FOR LIFE
a business and that’s With college comes new experiences, new expectations and
where the EDC came in. new pressures. MHC offers free counselling, spiritual services
They allowed me to grow and peer support to help you balance school and life.
this little idea and they
nurtured me in a very Need childcare? MHC has a full service daycare on campus
gentle, very kind manner. with priority access for college students.
They connected me with
experts in the field who
were willing to teach me." 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 FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON PROGRAM
www.mhc.ab.ca/services. TUITION AND FEES, VIEW OUR COST ESTIMATE CHARTS
AT WWW.MHC.AB.CA/SERVICES/FINANCIALAID.
12APPROXIMATE COST OF
1ST YEAR TUITION AND FEES
RESIDENCE
$4800
BOOKS
$1500
LIVING EXPENSES
(FOOD/CLOTHING/TRANSPORTATION)
$6000-$9000 FINANCIAL AID
scholarship / bursary / student loan
TUITION
$4500 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 approximately $1 million in
scholarships, bursaries and other awards annually. Awards are based
on different criteria including academic performance, financial need,
extracurricular activities, volunteerism, and athletics, so there is plenty
of opportunity for students to access additional funding.
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 – June 1, 2021.
APPROXIMATELY
$1 million
IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND
BURSARIES AWARDED
ANNUALLY
13FIND
YOUR
COMMUNITY
connect with campus life
14With small class sizes,
encouraging faculty and
supportive staff, you’ll be sure
to feel right at home.
AVERAGE OF 18 STUDENTS PER CLASS
AT MEDICINE HAT COLLEGE 15MAKE 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. 16
GET INVOLVED
join a club, make connections
Medicine Hat College is about developing relationships, encouraging growth ALUMNI
and building community. MYRON CAMPBELL
Bachelor of Applied Arts
Get involved with the Students’ Association and be a voice for others, join
a club that reflects your interests, or become an ambassador to connect with “MHC’s program is unique
Become the the campus community. in that it offers a real
balance of both fine
person you’re SAMHC
The Students’ Association at Medicine Hat College (SAMHC) is your connection to
arts training and design
training. It’s pretty rare
meant to be.
campus life. They are your advocates, your classmates, and your friends. Whether to get that balance in a
you are looking for support in pursuit of your academic goals, need someone to talk program, and the college
to, require health and dental benefits, or just want to have fun, SAMHC is here for you. does a great job of it.”
For more information and to learn about your executive team, visit samhc.ca.
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 art and design
students on Instagram to get
an inside look at the program.
17LIVEell
18
wHEALTH & WELLNESS BORROW A BIKE AND
ACCESS 2.9KM OF TRAIL
be active ON CAMPUS
With a beautiful campus trail, 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
ATTEND A FREE
Medicine Hat College has a proud tradition of athletics, leadership and community FITNESS CLASS
engagement. Rattlers athletes bring their best in basketball, futsal, golf, soccer, and
volleyball and demonstrate excellence in competition and in the classroom.
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,
JOIN RATTLER NATION!
attend an ID camp in the spring. To find out more information or to contact the coaches, ADMISSION IS FREE FOR
visit rattlers.ca. MHC STUDENTS
192 MIN
WALK TO
CLASS
300 STUDENTS LIVE
IN RESIDENCE
TAKE A WALK THROUGH
RESIDENCE. SCAN
THIS CODE TO TAKE A
VIRTUAL TOUR.
WWW.MHC.AB.CA/VIRTUALTOUR
DID YOU KNOW
RESIDENCE ASSISTANTS LIVE ONSITE AND PROVIDE
SUPPORT AND SECURITY FOR STUDENTS IN OUR
RESIDENCE COMMUNITIES.
20GOLFVIEW
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
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 complexes—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 you’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
$597/month including utilities and WiFi, living on campus
just makes sense.
Let residence be your home away from home. Find out more
at www.mhc.ab.ca/services/residence.
COULEEVIEW
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
2122 *PHOTO CREDIT: TOURISM MEDICINE HAT
MEDICINE HAT CANADA'S SUNNIEST CITY
tourismmedicinehat.com
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
2,512
HOURS OF SUNSHINE PER YEAR
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.
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.
BROOKS
MEDICINE 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.
*
BROOKS
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Some of MHC’s programming is offered at our Brooks Campus, located 100 kilometres west Hola Kia ora
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For a complete list of programs and services offered at Brooks Campus, please visit BROOKS
www.mhc.ab.ca/brookscampus or contact 403.362.1677 for more information. THE CITY OF 100 HELLOS
2324
INTERNATIONAL /
EDUCATION ABROAD
see the world
MHC’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.
MHC has partnerships
with 30 institutions in
15 countries around
the world.
25ADMISSION
CHARTS
program admission requirements
26It’s never too early to start planning
for your future. Prepare for your MHC
experience today by understanding the
admission process and requirements
for your chosen program.
27CERTIFICATE DIPLOMA APPLIED DEGREE
Program Length: 1 year Program Length: 2 years Program Length: 3 years
Certificate programs allow Diploma programs prepare Applied degrees combine
students to train for a students for careers or academic education with
specific career in a very further study. practical, on-the-job training.
short period of time.
DEGREE UNIVERSITY APPRENTICESHIP
Program Length: 4 years STUDIES Program Length: 3-4 years
Program Length: 1-2 years
Degree programs are offered Apprenticeship is a combination
on campus in partnership University Studies allows of on-the-job and technical
with other Alberta universities, students to start their training that leads to certification
allowing students to complete degree at MHC by building as a journeyman.
a full degree in Medicine Hat. an individualized program
that meets their interests.
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
Explore your career options,
same program. Students who are interested in a competitive program are encouraged to apply as early as possible. All applicants to
visit alis.alberta.ca.
competitive programs will have an admission decision no later than June 1.
28CERTIFICATES & DIPLOMAS
1-2 year programs
PROGRAM LENGTH *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 1 YEAR • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE 2 YEARS • Math 10C • Foundations of Math 10 or Pre-Calculus 10 • Math 10C
& ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE Keyboarding speed of 20 wpm with 90% accuracy Keyboarding speed of 20 wpm with 90% accuracy Keyboarding speed of 20 wpm with 90% accuracy
MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA is recommended. is recommended. is recommended.
AGROECOLOGY TECHNICIAN 2 YEARS • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1
DIPLOMA • Biology 30 • Biology 30 • Biology 30
• Chemistry 30 • Chemistry 30 • Chemistry 30
• Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 (min 65%) • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 (min 65%)
of Math 30 (min 65%)
AVIATION MANAGEMENT 1 YEAR High school diploma with: High school diploma with: • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
CERTIFICATE • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 • ELA A30 & B30 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
• Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30 • Science 30 or Physics 20
• Science 30 or Physics 20 • Physical Science 20
BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2 YEARS High school diploma with: High school diploma with: • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 • ELA A30 & B30 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
(BEET) DIPLOMA • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations • Physics 20
• Physics 20 of Math 30
• Physical Science 20
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 2 YEARS • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
DIPLOMA • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
• Two Grade 12, 5-credit subjects with 50% or better • Two 30-level subjects with 50% or better
CHILD & YOUTH CARE 2 YEARS 60% or greater in each of: 60% or greater in each of: • Minimum 60% grade in ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
COUNSELLOR DIPLOMA • ELA 30-1 or a minimum of 70% in ELA 30-2 • ELA A30 & B30 • One 30-level academic subject
• One 30-level academic subject • One 30-level academic subject
• Three Grade 12, 5-credit subjects • Three 30-level subjects
(maximum of 5-credits of CTS courses)
*FOR OTHER PROVINCIAL EQUIVALENCIES AND A LIST OF ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, SEE PAGE 37.
29CERTIFICATES & DIPLOMAS
1-2 year programs
PROGRAM LENGTH *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE 2 YEARS • ELA 30-1 (60%) or ELA 30-2 (65%) • ELA A30 & B30 (60%) • ELA 30-1 (60%) or ELA 30-2 (65%)
DIPLOMA
EARLY LEARNING & 1 YEAR High school diploma with: High school diploma with: • ELA 30-1 (50%) or ELA 30-2 (65%)
CHILD CARE 2 YEARS • ELA 30-1 (50%) or ELA 30-2 (65%) • ELA A30 & B30 (50%)
CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA
ENVIRONMENTAL 2 YEARS High school diploma with: High school diploma with: • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 (minimum 60%)
RECLAMATION • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 (minimum 60%) • ELA A30 & B30 (60%) A minimum of 55% in:
TECHNICIAN DIPLOMA A minimum of 55% in: • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30 (55%) • Biology 20
• Biology 20 • Environmental Science 20 (55%) or • Chemistry 30 or Science 30
• Chemistry 30 or Science 30 Health Science 20 (55%) • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
• Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Biology 30 or Earth Science 30
or Chemistry 30 (55%)
HEALTH CARE AIDE 1 YEAR • ELA 20-2 (minimum 60%), or achievement • ELA A20 and B20, or achievement of CLB level 7 • ELA 20-2 (minimum 60%), or achievement
CERTIFICATE of CLB Level 7 or equivalent or equivalent of CLB Level 7 or equivalent
Also offered via
distributed learning
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1 YEAR • ELA 30-1 (50%) or ELA 30-2 (60%) • ELA A30 & B30 (50%) • ELA 30-1 (50%) or ELA 30-2 (60%)
CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA 2 YEARS • Math 30-1 (50%) or Math 20-1 (65%) • Pre-Calculus 30 (50%) or Foundations of • Math 30-1 (50%) or Math 20-1 (65%)
or Math 30-2 (65%) Math 30 (65%) or Pre-Calculus 20 (65%) or Math 30-2 (65%)
OCCUPATIONAL / PHYSICAL 2 YEARS High school diploma with a minimum mark of 60% in: High school diploma with a minimum mark of 60% in: A Minimum mark of 60% in:
THERAPIST ASSISTANT • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1
DIPLOMA • Biology 30 • Biology 30 • Biology 30
Also offered via • Two 30-level subjects, one of which must be a • Two 30-level subjects, one of which must be
distributed learning 30-level Science or Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 a 30-level Science or Math
APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1
(on-site and fall distributed
learning)
30CERTIFICATES & DIPLOMAS
1-2 year programs
PROGRAM LENGTH *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE
POWER ENGINEERING 2 YEARS High school diploma and a minimum 60% standing in: High school diploma and a minimum 60% • ELA 30-1
DIPLOMA • ELA 30-1 standing in: • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
• Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • ELA A30 & B30 • Physics 30
• Physics 30 • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30
• Physics 30
PRACTICAL NURSE DIPLOMA 2 YEARS • ELA 30-1 (60%) or ELA 30-2 (70%) • ELA A30 & B30 (60%) • ELA 30-1 (60%) or ELA 30-2 (70%)
Offered exclusively at the • Math 20-1 (60%) or Math 20-2 (70%) • Biology 30 (60%) • Math 20-1 (60%) or Math 20-2 (70%)
Brooks Campus • Biology 30 (60%) • Pre-Calculus 20 (60%) or Foundations • Biology 30 (60%)
APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1 of Math 20 (70%)
SOCIAL WORK DIPLOMA 2 YEARS • ELA 30-1 (60%) • ELA A30 & B30 (60%) • ELA 30-1 (60%) or a university level
APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1 • Three grade 12, 5-credit courses • Three 30-level subjects English course.
Must be 18 years of age or older by the last day Must be 18 years of age or older by the last day Refer to the Academic Calendar for further
of the semester to which you are applying. of the semester to which you are applying. admission details.
Refer to the Academic Calendar for further Refer to the Academic Calendar for further
admission details. admission details.
SPEECH-LANGUAGE 2 YEARS High school diploma with a minimum mark of 60% in: High school diploma with a minimum mark of 60% in: A Minimum mark of 60% in:
PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1
DIPLOMA • Biology 30 • Biology 30 • Biology 30
Also offered via • Two 30-level subjects, one of which must be a • Two 30-level subjects, one of which must be
distributed learning 30-level Science or Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 a 30-level Science or Math
COMPETITIVE ENTRANCE (REFER TO PAGE 28 FOR MORE DETAILS) *FOR OTHER PROVINCIAL EQUIVALENCIES AND A LIST OF ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, SEE PAGE 37.
31APPLIED DEGREES & DEGREES
3-4 year programs
PROGRAM LENGTH *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE
ART AND DESIGN, 3 YEARS • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 or ‘C’ or better • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 or ‘C’ or better
BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS in MHC English 30 in MHC English 30
(FORMERLY VISUAL
COMMUNICATIONS)
EDUCATION, BACHELOR OF 2 YEARS To be eligible for admissions a student must have To be eligible for admissions a student must have To be eligible for admissions a student must have
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH + 2 YEARS successfully completed 60 credits of approved university successfully completed 60 credits of approved successfully completed 60 credits of approved
MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY course work and meet competitive GPA. university course work and meet competitive GPA. university course work and meet competitive GPA.
Admission criteria is determined
by the partner institution University course work can be completed at Medicine Hat University course work can be completed at University course work can be completed at
College through University Studies: Education. Refer to Medicine Hat College through University Studies: Medicine Hat College through University Studies:
program on page 34. Education. Refer to program on page 34. Education. Refer to program on page 34.
NURSING, BACHELOR OF 4 YEARS Overall average of 65% and no grade lower Overall average of 65% and no grade lower Overall average of 65% and no grade lower
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE than 50% in: than 50% in: than 50% in:
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1
Admission criteria is determined • Biology 30 • Biology 30 • Biology 30
by the partner institution • Chemistry 30 • Chemistry 30 • Chemistry 30
APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
• One 30-level 5 credit subject • One 30-level subject
32APPLIED DEGREES & DEGREES
3-4 year programs
PROGRAM LENGTH *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE
PARAMEDIC, BACHELOR OF 4 YEARS Overall average of at least 60% and a minimum Overall average of 60% and no grade lower than • ELA 30-1
APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCE mark of 50% in: 50% in: • Biology 30
• ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2
• Biology 30 • Biology 30
• Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30
• Grade 12, 5-credit subject • One 30-level subject (CHEM 30 is recommended)
(CHEM 30 is recommended)
SOCIAL WORK, BACHELOR OF 2 YEARS Students must first complete a Social Work Diploma Students must first complete a Social Work Diploma Students must first complete a Social Work Diploma
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE + 2 YEARS from MHC or another Alberta college or have two years from MHC or another Alberta college or have two from MHC or another Alberta college or have two
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY of university or college transfer classes. years of university or college transfer classes. years of university or college transfer classes.
Admission criteria is determined
by the partner institution Please check with our Academic Advising Office for more Please check with our Academic Advising Office for Please check with our Academic Advising Office for
information about the University of Calgary's Learning more information about the University of Calgary's more information about the University of Calgary's
Circles program. Learning Circles program. Learning Circles program.
COMPETITIVE ENTRANCE (REFER TO PAGE 28 FOR MORE DETAILS) *FOR OTHER PROVINCIAL EQUIVALENCIES AND A LIST OF ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, SEE PAGE 37.
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PROGRAM *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE
ARTS • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1
VARIETY OF MAJORS • Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or a 30-level second language • Pre-Calculus 30 or Foundations of Math 30 • One 30-level academic subject
• Two 30-level academic subjects or a 30-level second language
• One Grade 12, 5-credit subject • Two 30-level academic subjects NOTE: Some majors at some universities require
Excluding Special Projects • One 30-level subject Math 30-1
Excluding Special Projects
COMMERCE / • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1
MANAGEMENT • Math 30-1 • Pre-Calculus 30 • Math 30-1
• Two 30-level academic subjects • Two 30-level academic subjects
• One Grade 12, 5-credit subject • One 30-level subject
Excluding Special Projects Excluding Special Projects
EDUCATION • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1
APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 1 • Three 30-level academic subjects • Three additional 30-level academic subjects • Pre-requisite courses required, e.g. Chem 30
• One 5-credit or two 3-credit subjects at the 30-level • One 30-level subject required for university level Chemistry
(Special Projects 30 excluded) Excluding Special Projects
NOTE: Although not required for admission, it is strongly NOTE: Some majors will require Pre-Calculus 30, NOTE: Although not required for admission, it is strongly
suggested that students entering Education possess please check with our Academic Advising Office. suggested that students entering Education possess
Math 30-1 or Math 30-2. Math 30-1 or Math 30-2.
FINE ARTS • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1
• Three 30-level academic subjects • Three additional 30-level academic subjects • One 30-level academic subject
• One Grade 12, 5-credit subject • One 30-level subject
Excluding Special Projects Excluding Special Projects
NOTE: Mandatory courses require a minimum average of 60% for admission into university studies programs.
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PROGRAM *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN MATURE
KINESIOLOGY • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1
• Biology 30 • Biology 30 • Biology 30
• Chemistry 30 • Chemistry 30 • Chemistry 30
• Math 30-1 • Pre-Calculus 30 • Math 30-1
• One Grade 12, 5-credit subject (excluding Special Projects) • One 30-level subject (excluding Special Projects)
Physics 30 (recommended) Physics 30 (recommended)
NOTE: Students should be aware that some universities NOTE: Students should be aware that some universities NOTE: Students should be aware that some universities
require Physics 30 require Physics 30 require Physics 30
PRE-PROFESSIONAL Refer to University Studies Science below Refer to University Studies Science below Refer to University Studies Science below
PROGRAMS
• PRE-DENTAL HYGIENE Students will apply to University Studies Science Students will apply to University Studies Science Students will apply to University Studies Science
• PRE-DENTISTRY
• PRE-MEDICAL LABORATORY
SCIENCE
• PRE-MEDICINE
• PRE-NUTRITION
• PRE-PHARMACY
• PRE-VETERINARY
SCIENCE • ELA 30-1 • ELA A30 & B30 • ELA 30-1
VARIETY OF MAJORS • Any two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30 • Any two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30 • Any two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30
• Math 30-1 • Pre-Calculus 30 • Math 30-1
NOTE: Students should be aware that different majors will NOTE: Students should be aware that different majors NOTE: Students should be aware that different majors will
require different combinations of Science courses. will require different combinations of Science courses. require different combinations of Science courses.
*FOR OTHER PROVINCIAL EQUIVALENCIES AND A LIST OF ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, SEE PAGE 37.
35TRADES
3-4 year programs
PROGRAM LENGTH MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS SASKATCHEWAN MATURE
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF:
CARPENTER 4 YEARS English 10-2 Grade 10 English English 10-2
Math 10-3 Grade 10 Math Math 10-3
WELDER 3 YEARS or Pass all five Canadian GED Tests or Canadian GED Tests or Pass all five Canadian GED Tests
or Entrance Exam
or Entrance Exam or Entrance Exam
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN 4 YEARS English 20-2 Grade 11 English English 20-2
Math 20-3 Grade 11 Math Math 20-3
ELECTRICIAN 4 YEARS Science 10 Grade 10 Science Science 10
or Entrance Exam
or Entrance Exam or Entrance Exam
HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN 4 YEARS
PLUMBER 4 YEARS
STEAMFITTER-PIPEFITTER 4 YEARS
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
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36ACADEMIC SUBJECTS
ALBERTA:
• Aboriginal Studies 30 ONE OF
• Biology 30 • Art 30 or Art 31
• Chemistry 30 • Dance 35
• Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 • Drama 30
• Mathematics 31 • Choral Music 30
• Physics 30 • General Music 30
• Science 30 • Instrumental Music 30
• Social Studies 30-1
• A 30-level language
• 5 credits in Advanced-level
CTS Computer Science (CSE)
SASKATCHEWAN:
• Biology 30 ONE OF
• Calculus 30 • Arts Education 30
• Chemistry 30 • Visual Arts 30
• Computer Science 30 • Dance 30
• Earth Science 30 • Drama 30
• Geography 30 • Band 30
• Geology 30 • Choral Music 30
• History 30 • Music 30
• Pre-Calculus Mathematics 30 • Francais Fransaskois A30
• Foundations of Mathematics 30 or B30
• Native Studies 30 • French 30
• Physics 30
• Social Studies 30 Alison Pfeifer
• A 30-level language Student Recruiter
apfeifer@mhc.ab.ca
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