The period from September to July consisting of three semesters; two 15-week semesters and one 7-week intersession or one 13-week summer semester.
[top]Developmental programs that students may enter prior to full admission into regular Certificate/Diploma level programs.
[top]An approved and recognized body of content, knowledge and skills assigned a credit value.
[top]The weighted value of a course based on the depth and breadth of the learning objectives.
[top]An approved program of study consisting of a prescribed combination of courses that must address all of the following:
Diploma Programs will normally:
An approved program of study of in-depth training for graduates of a diploma program or equivalent.
Advanced Diploma Programs will normally:
An approved program of study consisting of a prescribed combination of courses that must address all of the following:
Certificate Programs will normally:
(Certificate of Attendance)
Any non-formalized course, seminar, or workshop which addresses one or more of the following
areas of study: occupational skill development, academic study, and personal interest/growth for
which specific learning or performance is not measured or evaluated.
These programs/courses are customized to suit the needs of clients. The College may enter partnerships for the purpose of developing and/or delivering courses or programs. Such partnerships will be formally recognized on parchments in one of the following ways:
1. College Parchment
When a course or program is developed by the College, either in partnership with or on behalf of another institution, agency or industry, a College parchment will be issued. This parchment may contain the phrase "designed in partnership with..." as an additional description of the course/program.
2. Joint Parchment
When a course or program is developed and/or delivered in partnership with another educational institution, a joint certificate formally recognizing both institutions may be awarded. This parchment would recognize both institutions and may contain the signatures of duly authorized officers of both institutions.
Parchments for Workforce Development
1. Diploma in Skill Development awarded upon completion of a program that is at least two years in duration for which learning is measured and evaluated.
2. Certificate in Skill Development awarded upon completion of a program that is normally one year in duration but not less than one academic semester for which learning is measured and evaluated.
3. Certificate of Achievement awarded upon successful completion of a program of less than one academic semester or upon completion of an academic course for which learning is measured and evaluated.
4. Continuing Studies Certificate (Certificate of Attendance) issued upon completion of a nonformalized course, workshop, seminar or program, for which specific learning or performance is not measured or evaluated.
[top]Students who are registered for a minimum of 15 hours per week or equivalent.
[top]Students who are registered for less than 15 hours per week.
[top]A 15-week period which includes class/learning time as well as administrative and evaluation time. The academic year will be divided into three semesters: Fall Semester will commence in September; Winter Semester will commence in January; and Spring Semester will commence in May.
[top]A five to seven week period which will include class/learning time as well as administrative and evaluation time - usually scheduled at the beginning of the spring semester.
[top]Persons who do not meet the entrance requirements for admission into a full time program, who are at least 19 years of age at the time of submitting an application, and who have been out of school for at least one year.