Lethbridge College is suspending its Fall 2023 intake for the Indigenous Career Pathways program. Please contact Brittany Lee, Academic Advisor – Indigenous Focus to discuss alternate program options.
Weaving rich cultural heritage with high quality education, the Indigenous Career Pathways program allows you to enhance your opportunities for success while sampling a variety of Lethbridge College’s program offerings. Designed to better prepare Indigenous students for the Lethbridge College programs of their choice, the Indigenous Career Pathways program seamlessly pulls together academic learning and cultural awareness.
In your first semester, you’ll engage in a curriculum that further develops your academic skills and includes coursework in Canadian Indigenous culture and college success. Your second semester will focus on courses from a distinct program stream or, if you’re still unsure of your path, you can opt to take courses from multiple program areas as you prepare for admission into the program of your choice.
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At-a-Glance
Starts-in
September
Credential / Accreditation
Certificate
Duration
8 months
Dates and Deadlines
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Program Availability
Admissions
This program is not available for International Students.
New applicants are accepted into the General Arts and Science - Indigenous Career Pathways program for the Fall (September) term.
General Admissions Requirements
All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Lethbridge College programs, as indicated in the Admission section of this calendar.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must provide high school transcripts showing successful completion of the following courses:
- 1 - Language course ( ENG 30-1, 30-2, or 20-1)
- 1 - 20 level Math course (including Math 20-1, 20-2, 20-3, or 20-4), at 5 credits
- 3 - Additional 5 credit courses in different subjects at a minimum of 20 level
- All 5 courses must have a 50% minimum grade
Indigenous Career Pathway students must meet individual course pre-requisite requirements for each course in which they register.
Academic Requirements
Prior to admission into one of the following diploma programs, students must meet specific diploma entrance requirements. Furthermore, because of the variety of diploma programs, students need to be aware of any specific academic and non-academic diploma program requirements. Students should meet with a Career and Academic Advisor for additional information on academic and non-academic program requirements. Additional diploma program academic requirements:
- Business Administration - Grade 12 Math (equivalent to Alberta’s Math 30-2 or a higher level Math)
- Computer Information Technology - Grade 12 Math (equivalent to Alberta’s Math 30-2 or a higher level Math)
- Environmental Assessment and Restoration - Grade 11 Biology, Grade 11 Chemistry, and Grade 12 Math (equivalent to Alberta’s Math 30-2 or a higher level Math)
- Natural Resource Compliance - Grade 11 Biology, and Grade 12 Math (equivalent to Alberta’s Math 30-2 or a higher level Math). Competitive program entry requirement.
- Renewable Resource Management - Grade 11 Biology, Grade 11 Chemistry, and Grade 12 Math (equivalent to Alberta’s Math 30-2 or a higher level Math)
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students are awarded a General Arts and Science - Indigenous Career Pathways certificate.
Successful completion of this program may qualify students for admission into other Lethbridge College programs. Please consult specific program admission requirements.
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Delivery Formats
The Indigenous Career Pathways program is available through on-campus delivery.
On Campus
This program is delivered in a face-to-face format on the main Lethbridge College campus. Lectures, labs and hands-on training opportunities will all take place on campus in Lethbridge.
Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Term I | ||
| COL-1130 | Achieving College Success | 3 |
| INS-1150 | Exploring Indigenous Perspectives | 3 |
| LAR-1130 | College Reading and Writing | 3 |
| PSY-1140 | Psychology and Life | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Term II | ||
| Select 1 of the following streams: | 12 | |
Agriculture Sciences | ||
Business Administration | ||
Child and Youth Care | ||
Computer Information Technology | ||
Criminal Justice - Policing/Criminal Justice - Corrections | ||
Early Childhood Education | ||
Environmental Assessment & Restoration/Natural Resource Compliance/Renewable Resource Management | ||
General Studies (University Transfer) | ||
Multimedia Production | ||
General Interest | ||
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Agriculture Sciences
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS-1166 | Business Law | 3 |
| COM-1162 | Interpersonal Relationships and Communications | 3 |
| ENG-1150 | Composition | 3 |
| SOL-1150 | Agriculture Soils | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Business Administration
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS-1170 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| BUS-1177 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| ENG-1159 | Writing for the Workplace | 3 |
| MKT-1188 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Child and Youth Care
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CYC-1194 | Activity Leadership | 3 |
| ENG-1150 | Composition | 3 |
| HSP-1151 | Family Systems and Development | 3 |
| PSY-1170 | Human Development Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Computer Information Technology
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS-1170 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| CIT-1163 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| ENG-1159 | Writing for the Workplace | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Financial Accounting I | ||
| Introduction to Marketing | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Criminal Justice - Policing/Criminal Justice - Corrections
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJP-1159 | Ethics and Critical Thought | 3 |
| CJP-1160 | Introduction to Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| ENG-1150 | Composition | 3 |
| LAW-1177 | Procedural Law in Canada | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Early Childhood Education
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE-1151 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| ECE-1154 | Guiding Children's Behavior | 3 |
| ECE-1155 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ENG-1150 | Composition | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Environmental Assessment & Restoration/Natural Resource Compliance/Renewable Resource Management
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-1167 | Botany 1 | 3 |
| BIO-1172 | Ecology 1 | 3 |
| ENG-1150 | Composition | 3 |
| RRM-1197 | Spatial Information Techniques 1 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
1 Course has lab.
General Studies (University Transfer)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-1150 | Composition | 3 |
| INS-1155 | Introduction to Indigenous Studies | 3 |
| PSY-1160 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC-1160 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Multimedia Production
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS-1124 | Service-Based Small Business Management | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Communication Process | ||
| Interpersonal Relationships and Communications | ||
| CMM-1185 | The Principles of Animation | 3 |
| WRI-1150 | Writing for Interactive Media | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
General Interest
In the General Interest stream for Term 2 (winter term), students will select a minimum of four courses for twelve credits from any of the streams. For example, the selection could be one course from four different streams, two courses from two different streams, etc. A total of 12-credits is required for Term 2.
Tuition and Fees
| Title | Tuition | Fees | Books/Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1
|
$3,190.00
|
$989.00
|
$1,100.00
|
| Title | Tuition | Fees | Books/Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1
|
$10,870.00
|
$989.00
|
$1,100.00
|
Costs for supplies may vary considerably depending on what students already have or where they purchased their supplies; cost provided is on the moderately high end.
Students will be charged a medical/dental benefit fee unless they opt out by demonstrating alternative coverage prior to the end of the first week of class.
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