Dual Credit
Aspen View Public Schools -- in partnership with Alberta Education, post-secondary and industry -- are providing Dual Credit opportunities for students.
What are the benefits of Dual Credit courses?
- Participating in a Dual Credit course allows students to earn credits in high school and post-secondary institutions at the same time, as well as earn credits that may lead to preferred placement and workplace certification.
- Students gain confidence to succeed academically in a post-secondary environment.
- Students use the latest education technologies which prepare them for the technological workforce.
- Students learn what college and university instructors expect, while still in familiar high school surroundings.
Our college partners are Athabasca University, Northern Lakes College, Lakeland College and Portage College.
If you have questions, please contact Donna Wesley, Director of Curriculum and Technology at donna.wesley@aspenview.org or 780-675-7080 ext.05.
What follows is a summary of the options available through each college partner, with info on how to apply for each.
Aspen View Dual Credit and Post Secondary Opportunities
I. Athabasca University
Continuous intake.
Students need to submit their application to their school administrator before the 7th of each month to be eligible to begin to take their course beginning the 1st of the following month. For example, if students have their application in to their principal by September 7th, they will be able to start the course, if acceped, on October 1.
To apply, complete the Athabasca University Application Form and submit it to your school administrator for approval.
Athabasca University Course & Credits |
AB ED Course & Credits (each course is valued as one credit unless otherwise noted) |
Indigenous Studies 203 (3 credits) |
Indigenous Studies 35 (5 credits) |
Computer Studies 214 (3 credits) |
Human - Computer Interface 35 (5 credits) |
Education 201 (3 credits) |
Education 35 (5 credits) |
Art History 201 (3 credits) |
Art History 35 (5 credits) |
Anthropology 275 (3 credits) |
Anthropology 35 (5 credits) |
Accounting 253 (3 credits) |
Accounting 35 (5 credits) |
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II. Northern Lakes College
$500 Bursary Available to Dual Credit Students
1. Early Learning and Child Care, Pre-Certificate
Application deadline TBD.
To apply, complete the Northern Lakes College HCA Application Form and submit it to your school administrator for approval.
Northern Lakes College Course & Credits |
AB ED Course & Credits (each course is valued as one credit unless otherwise noted) |
CDEV0101: Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits) |
CCS3110: EARLY LEARNING & CHILD CARE 1 CCS3130: EARLY LEARNING & CHILD CARE 3 CCS3150: EARLY LEARNING & CHILD CARE 5 |
ELCC0100: Introduction to Early Learning and Child Care (3 credits) |
Special Projects 10, 20 or 30 (5 credits) |
EDAS0108: Introduction to Exceptionalities (3 credits) |
CCS3060: SUPPORTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 1 CCS3070: SUPPORTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 2 |
ENGL1000: Introduction to English Language and Literature (LDCOM) (3 credits) |
LDC3221 (note: waiting for AB ED approval - 5 credits) |
ELCC0106: Practicum I and Seminar (2 practicum credits) (3 credits) |
Work Experience 15, 25, or 35 (5 credits) |
2. Educational Assistant, Pre-Certificate
Application deadline TBD.
To apply, complete the Northern Lakes College HCA Application Form and submit it to your school administrator for approval.
Northern Lakes College Course & Credits |
AB ED Course & Credits (each course is valued as one credit unless otherwise noted) |
CDEV0101: Child and Adolescent Development (3 credits) |
CCS3110: EARLY LEARNING & CHILD CARE 1 |
EDAS0100: Roles and Responsibilities (3 credits) |
Special Projects 10, 20 or 30 (5 credits) |
EDAS0108: Introduction to Exceptionalities (3 credits) |
CCS3060: SUPPORTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 1 CCS3070: SUPPORTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 2 CCS3910: CCS PROJECT D |
ENGL1000: Introduction to English Language and Literature (LDCOM) (3 credits) |
LDC3221 (note: waiting for AB ED approval - 5 credits) |
COMM1000: Interpersonal Communications for the Helping Profession (3 credits) |
TBD |
ELCC0106: Practicum I and Seminar (2 practicum credits) (3 credits) |
Work Experience 15, 25, or 35 (6 credits) |
3. Health Care Aide Certification
Runs Term 2: Application Deadline is November 23, 2018, but apply early because this course fills up fast.
Please see the application package for program information and application forms. Complete the forms and follow the directions provided in the application package in regards to form submissions.
Complete the Practicum Level Consent/Information Form once you have been accepted into the program.
Northern Lakes College Course & Credits |
AB ED Course & Credits (each course is valued as one credit unless otherwise noted) |
Working as a Health Care Aide |
HCA3400: Role & Responsibilities HCA3405: Safety Systems |
Communication in the Health-Care Environment |
HCA3410: Communication Level 1 HCA3415: Communication Level 2 |
Structure and Function of the Human Body & Health and Chronic Illness |
HCA3420: The Human Body HCA3425: Aging & Illness |
Client Care and Comfort |
HCA3430: Client Hygiene HCA3435: Bathing & Elimination HCA3440: Bed Making & Mobility HCA3445: Positioning & Meals |
Integrated Clinical Practicum 1 - Option B |
HCA 3460: Clinical Practice 1 (2 credits) |
Complex Care Needs |
HCA3465: Complex Care Needs 1 HCA3470: Complex Care Needs 2 |
Medication Delivery |
HCA3475: Medication Delivery |
Special Activities for Diverse Clients |
HCA3480: Diverse Client Groups HCA3485: Clients with Dementia HCA3490: Disability & Mortality |
Integrated Clinical Practicum 2 - Option B |
HCA3530: Clinical Practice 2 (7 credits) |
HCS2020: First Aid/CPR with AED COM1255: E-learning & Learning Management Systems |
4. Business Administration, Pre-Certificate
Application deadline TBD.
To apply, complete the Northern Lakes College HCA Application Form and submit it to your school administrator for approval.
Northern Lakes College Course & Credits |
AB ED Course & Credits (each course is valued as one credit unless otherwise noted) |
ACCT1110: Introductory Accounting (3 credits) |
MAM1010: MARKETING & MANAGEMENT |
MGMT1310: Marketing (3 credits) |
FIN1015: ACCOUNTING PREP FIN2020: RETAIL ACCOUNTING 1 FIN 3040: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
5. Office Administration, Certificate
Application deadline TBD.
To apply, complete the Northern Lakes College HCA Application Form and submit it to your school administrator for approval.
Northern Lakes College Course & Credits |
AB ED Course & Credits (each course is valued as one credit unless otherwise noted) |
ACCT0105: Accounting (3 credits) |
FIN1015: ACCOUNTING PREP FIN2020: RETAIL ACCOUNTING 1 FIN2030: RETAIL ACCOUNTING 2 FIN2040: ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE FIN2070: PAYROLL ACCOUNTING |
BCOM0100: Business Communications I (3 credits) |
INFO2090: CORRESPONDENCE MAM1030: COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES 1 |
BCOM0111: Workplace Communications (3 credits) |
CTR2310: CAREER DIRECTIONS—EXPANSION CTR3310: CAREER DIRECTIONS—TRANSITIONS |
COMM0107: Interpersonal Communications for the Office Professional (3 credits) |
MAM2065: : PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION |
COMP0109: Business Applications and Operating Software (3 credits) |
INF1060: SPREADSHEET 1 INF1070: DIGITAL PRESENTATION INF3095: PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE INTEGRATION |
COMP0111: Word Processing I (3 credits) |
INF1030: WORD PROCESSING 1 |
COMP0119: Office Systems for Managing Information (3 credits) |
INF1050: DATABASE 1 MAM2080: RECORDS MANAGEMENT 1 |
COMP0121: Word Processing II (3 credits) |
INF2050: WORD PROCESSING 2 INF2100: REPORTS INF3060: WORD PROCESSING 3 |
OADM0101: Keyboarding I (2 credits) |
INF2020: KEYBOARDING |
OADM0103: Employment Practicum (3 Practicum Credits) |
Work Experience 15, 25 or 35 |
OADM0105: Office Procedures (3 credits) |
MAM2050: OFFICE SYSTEMS 1 MAM3070: OFFICE SYSTEMS 2 |
OADM0111: Keyboarding II (2 credits) |
0 credits |
6. Power Engineering 5th Class
No seats available this term. No applications being accepted this term.
Northern Lakes College Course & Credits |
AB ED Course & Credits (each course is valued as one credit unless otherwise noted) |
PWEN0500: Power Engineering 5th Class (16 credits) |
PEN5000: Safety & Codes PEN5015: Plumbing & Piping PEN5025: Boiler Operations PEN5030: Heating Systems PEN5035: Human Comfort PEN5040: Refrigeration Theory PEN5045: Heating & Cooling PEN5050: AC & Refrigeration PEN5055: Pumps & Compression PEN5060: Water Treatment PEN5065: PEN Practicum A PEN5065: PEN Practicum B |
7. Power Engineering 4th Class (PE4)
No seats available this term. No applications being accepted this term.
Northern Lakes College Course & Credits |
AB ED Course & Credits (each course is valued as one credit unless otherwise noted) |
PWEN0202: Power Engineering 4th Class Part A (13 credits) |
PEN4000: Math & Mechanics PEN4005: Science Principles PEN4010: Foundations PEN4015: Safety PEN4020: Environmental Impact PEN4025: Materials & Welding PEN4030: Boiler Construction PEN4035: Draft, Valves & Gauges PEN4040: Boiler Operation PEN4045: Engines & Turbines PEN4050: Pumps PEN4055: Electricity PEN4060: Instrumentation PEN4065: Heating Boilers PEN4070: Heating Systems PEN4075: System Controls PEN4080: Refrigeration 1 PEN4085: Refrigeration 2 PEN4090: Air Conditioning 1 PEN4095: Air Conditioning 2 PEN4100: Boiler Maintenance Possible additional CTS credits: PEN4105: PEN Practicum A PEN4110: PEN Practicum B PEN4115: PEN Practicum C PEN4120: PEN Practicum D |
PWEN0203: Power Engineering 4th Class Part B (14 credits) |
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III. Lakeland College
1. Environmental Sustainability
Runs Term 1 and 2: Term 1 begins September 11, 2018
Applications will be accepted until September 11, 2018
Term 2: TBD
To apply, complete the Lakeland College Application Form and submit it to your school administrator for approval.
Lakeland College Course & Credits |
AB ED Course & Credits (each course is valued as one credit unless otherwise noted) |
SC 140: Environmental Sustainability (3 credits) |
ENS1040: LIVING WITH THE ENVIRONMENT ENS1110: NATURAL RESOURCES ENS2050: ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS ENS2130: RENEWABLE & NONRENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES COM1255: E-LEARNING & LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS |
2. Introduction to Heavy Oil & Gas
Runs Term 1 and 2. Continuous intake as this is an asynchronous course.
To apply, complete the Lakeland College Application Form and submit it to your school administrator for approval.
Lakeland College Course & Credits |
AB ED Course & Credits (each course is valued as one credit unless otherwise noted) |
HL 101 – Introduction to Heavy Oil and Gas (3 credits) |
PRS1020: NONRENEWABLE RESOURCES PRS2020: CONVENTIONAL OIL/GAS EXPLORATION PRS2030: NON-CONVENTIONAL HYDROCARBONS EXPLORATION |
3. Introduction to Soil Science
Runs Term 1 and 2: Term 1 begins September 11, 2018
Applications will be accepted until September 11, 2018
Term 2: TBD
To apply, complete the Lakeland College Application Form and submit it to your school administrator for approval.
Lakeland College Course & Credits |
AB ED Course & Credits (each course is valued as one credit unless otherwise noted) |
SO 210: Introductory Soil Science (3 credits) |
AGR1010: INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE AGR2120: SOILS MANAGEMENT 1 AGR3120: SOILS MANAGEMENT 2 COM1255: E-LEARNING & LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS |
4. Play
Runs Term 1 and 2: Term 1 begins September 11, 2018
Applications will be accepted until September 11, 2018
Term 2: TBD
There is a cap of 30 students each term in this course, so apply early.
To apply, complete the Lakeland College Application Form and submit it to your school administrator for approval.
Lakeland College Course & Credits |
AB ED Course & Credits (each course is valued as one credit unless otherwise noted) |
ED 120 - Play (3 credits) |
CCS3110: EARLY LEARNING & CHILD CARE 1 CCS3120: EARLY LEARNING & CHILD CARE 2 CCS3130: EARLY LEARNING & CHILD CARE 3 CCS3140: EARLY LEARNING & CHILD CARE 4 CCS3150: EARLY LEARNING & CHILD CARE 5 COM1255: E-LEARNING & LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS |
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IV. Portage College
1. Pre-Employment Heavy Equipment Technician (HET)
Application deadline TBD. (12 weeks online; 4 weeks in lab in Lac La Biche)
To apply, complete the Portage College Application Form and submit it to your school administrator for approval.
Portage College Course & Credits |
AB ED Course & Credits (each course is valued as one credit unless otherwise noted) |
HETA101 - STANDARD WORKPLACE SAFETY MATERIALS AND TOOLS (2 credits) |
HEA3900: Apprenticeship Safety HEA3400: Basic Tools & Materials HEA3405: BEARINGS & SEALS |
HETA102 - SUSPENSION, WHEELS AND SYSTEMS (3 credits) |
HEA3405: BEARINGS & SEALS con’t HEA3410: FRAMES & SUSPENSION HEA3415: WHEELS & PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE HEA3420: TRAILER SYSTEMS |
HETA103 - HYDRAULICS 1 & HYDRAULICS BRAKE SYSTEMS (3 credits) |
HEA3425: BRAKE FUNDAMENTALS HEA3430: BRAKE SERVICE & REPAIR HEA3435: HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS |
HETA104 - ELECTRICAL 1 & ELECTRONICS 1 (3 credits) |
HEA3440: ELECTRICAL THEORY HEA3445: ELECTRICAL SERVICE HEA3450: Electronics |
HETA105 - AIR BRAKES (3 credits) |
HEA3455: Air Brake System Fundamentals HEA3460: AIR BRAKE MECHANICS HEA3465: AIR BRAKE SERVICE |
HETA106 - LAB/PRACTICAL PERIOD 1 (2 credits) |
Additional Practicum Time can be credited with: HEA3470: HEA PRACTICUM A HEA3475: HEA PRACTICUM B HEA3480: HEA PRACTICUM C HEA3485: HEA PRACTICUM D |
DIAW101 - Diversity Awareness (0 credits) |
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HETA000 - ORIENTATION TO THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN PROGRAM (0 credits) |
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SAFE071 - WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (0 credits) |
2. Individual Portage College University Courses
a) HEED105: Health Education
Application deadline TBD.
To apply, complete the Portage College Application Form and submit it to your school administrator for approval.
Portage College Course & Credits |
AB ED Course & Credits (each course is valued as one credit unless otherwise noted) |
HEED105:Personal Health & Wellness (3 credits) |
HSS1010: Health Services Foundations HSS1020: Nutrition & Wellness HSS3020: Mental Health & Wellness CCS2040: Integrative Health |
b) ENTR105: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Application deadline TBD.
To apply, complete the Portage College Application Form and submit it to your school administrator for approval.
Portage College Course & Credits |
AB ED Course & Credits (each course is valued as one credit unless otherwise noted) |
ENTR105: Entrepreneurship (3 credits) |
ENT1010: Challenge & Opportunity ENT1020: Elements of a Venture Plan ENT2010: Analyzing Ventures ENT2020: Financing Ventures ENT2030: Marketing the Venture |
c) Psyc104: Introduction to Psychology (not a dual credit)
Application deadline TBD.
To apply, complete the Portage College Application Form and submit it to your school administrator for approval.
d) Soci101: Introduction to Sociology (not a dual credit)
Application deadline TBD.
To apply, complete the Portage College Application Form and submit it to your school administrator for approval.
e) Coma200: Technology Tools for Teaching & Learning (not a dual credit)
Application deadline TBD.
To apply, complete the Portage College Application Form and submit it to your school administrator for approval.