Dual Credit Programs

What is Dual Credit Programming?
Dual Credit programming allows Grade 11, 12, and sometimes even Grade 10 students to earn both high school credits and credits that count towards a post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree, including a journeyman certificate.

Dual Credit helps students to:
• get a start on their post-secondary education while still in high school.
• complete high school while engaging in meaningful curriculum.
• transition to post-secondary studies or move into the world of work.
• potentially complete post-secondary with less financial debt.

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GPCSD has partnerships with the following post-secondary institutions and programs.

Is Dual Credit Programming Right for me?
Students and parents need to consider if Dual Credit programming is the right fit. Post-secondary courses have increased expectations and timelines that students will need to manage alongside their regular high school programming.

Many of the courses incorporate online programming. Students are responsible for attending virtual or on-site sessions and meeting post-secondary timelines and expectations. In some cases, programs have pre-requisite or co-requisite courses students must have completed or be simultaneously enrolled in to be accepted into a dual-credit program; it is important to ensure you have the qualifications necessary to enroll. In addition, completing post-secondary courses/programs through Dual Credit may affect first-year post-secondary awards, bursaries, scholarships, athletic standing, and the limited transferability of some post-secondary programs. Therefore, it is highly encouraged that students always consult with their high school counselor and post-secondary institution advisor as they make decisions about their high school and post-secondary programming.

How does my child become involved?
Dual Credit Applications - Please be aware that applications for Dual Credit Courses are being sent to post-secondary institutions and so we must follow the application deadlines they set out.

What does this mean? Applications for Dual Credit programs vary according to the entrance dates set for dual-credit programs by the partnering post-secondary institution. Inquire directly to Career Academy Advisor Mr. MacPherson for start-dates and application deadlines.

To register for a Dual-Credit course or to find out more about the Dual-Credit program, our Career Academy Advisor is ready and eager to help. Simply e-mail Career Academy Advisor Mr. David MacPherson at [email protected] to continue your journey towards becoming a Dual-Credit student.

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Office Hours
St John Paul II | Tuesday, Thursday and Alternating Fridays
St. Joseph | Monday, Wednesdays and Alternating Fridays

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Program Costs
Grande Prairie Catholic School Division supports students, in partnership with post-secondary institutions, in the enrolment and completion of their post-secondary courses.

Tuition: Successful applicants have their tuition paid for by our Career Academy!
Books & Materials: Some programs have sponsorship for books and materials, while others are the responsibility of the student.
Fees: Students are responsible for post-secondary learning resource fees (LRF**) and a *$300 GPCSD Caution Fee.
*Reimbursement of Caution Fee: Upon successful completion of the course/program, the $300 GPCSD Caution Fee is reimbursed.

**LRF fees subject to change based on post-secondary rates.
See GPCSD Administrative Procedure 204 - Dual Credit for more information.

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Career Academy Post-Secondary Partnerships

Dual Credit Courses | Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP)

Students interested in Dual Credit at NWP must make an appointment in Student Services at your High School with the School’s Academic Counselor or with our Career Academy advisor.

*GPCSD’s Career Academy supports the following NWP courses:

Explore NWP’s Dual Credit Courses – CLICK HERE

Post-Secondary Institute	Course Name	Post-Secondary Code	High School Credits	Post-Secondary Credits	Instructional Hours
NWP	Computers in Business	BA 1150	5	3	45
NWP	Business Communications	BA 1010	5	3	60
NWP	Organizational Behavior	BA 1380	5	3	45
NWP	Introduction to Marketing	BA 1090	5	3	45
NWP	Introduction to Accounting	BA 1110	5	3	60
NWP	Learning and Development in Childhood	EP 3020	5	3	45
NWP	Elementary Calculus	MA 1130	5	3	75
NWP	Introduction to Cree	NT 1521	5	3	75
NWP	Basic Psychological Processes	PY 1040	5	3	45
NWP	Social and Individual Behavior	PY 1050	5	3	45
NWP	Business Mathematics	BA1050	5	3	60
NWP	Medical Microbiology for Health Professionals	MI1330	5	3	45
NWP	Personal Health and Wellness	EM1600	5	3	45
NWP	Professional Paramedics	EM 2500	5	3	45

Dual Credit Courses | Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
*GPCSD’s Career Academy supports the following NWP courses

Explore SAIT’s Dual Credit Courses – CLICK HERE

Post-Secondary Institute	Course Name	Post-Secondary Code	High School Credits	Post-Secondary Credits
SAIT	Anatomy and Physiology	ANPH 209	5	3
SAIT	Infection Prevention and Control	INFC 215	5	1.5
SAIT	Introduction to Medical Terminology 1	MEDT 211	5	1.5
SAIT	Introduction to Business Management	MNGT 200	5	3
SAIT	Science of Health and Wellness	SCIE 2230	5	3

Dual Credit Courses | Olds College of Agriculture & Technology (OLDS)
*GPCSD’s Career Academy supports the following OLDS courses:

Explore OLDS’s Dual Credit Courses – CLICK HERE

Post-Secondary Institute	Course Name	Post-Secondary Code	High School Credits	Post-Secondary Credits	Instructional Hours
OC	Accounting Principles 1	ACT 1011	5	3	45
OC	Introduction to Veterinary Profession	AHT 1050	5	3	45
OC	Leisure, Sporting Events & Recreation Operations	HAT 2355	5	3	TBA
OC	Producing Horticulture Crops	HRT 1021	5	TBA	TBA
OC	Marketing Principles	MKG 1021	5	3	45
OC	Introduction to Sport Management	SPM 1260	5	3	45
OC	Accounting Principles 2	ACT 1012	5	3	45 + 15
OC	Veterinary Practice: The Team Connection	AHT 1140	5	3	45
OC	Agriculture Electronics & Control Systems	ATG 1007	5	3	45
OC	Solving Technology Problems	ATG 1008	5	3	45
OC	Training for Performance	SPM 1020	5	3	45
OC	Global and Sustainable Tourism	HAT 1255	5	3	45
OC	Introduction to Management	MGT 1000	5	3	45
OC	Fundamentals of Controlled Environment Agriculture	CEA 1000	5	3	45
OC	Veterinary Medical Terminology	ANH 1510	5	3	45
OC	Introduction to GIS Technology	GIS 1300	5	3	5 + 75

Dual Credit Courses | Bow Valley College (BVC)
*GPCSD’s Career Academy supports the following BVC courses:

Explore BVC’s Dual Credit Courses – CLICK HERE

Post-Secondary Institute	Course Name	Post-Secondary Code	High School Credits	Post-Secondary Credits	Instructional Hours
BVC	Introduction to Criminal Justice	JUST 1101	5	3	45
BVC	Diversity and Criminal Justice in Canada	JUST 1102	5	3	45
BVC	Programming Fundamentals	SODV 1101	5	3	45

Dual Credit Programs: Northern Lakes College
*GPCSD’s Career Academy supports the following NLC courses:

Explore NLC’s Dual Credit Courses – CLICK HERE

Post-Secondary Institute	Course Name	Post-Secondary Code	High School Credits
NLC	Class 4 Power Engineer	19 Courses	25 Total
NLC	Business Administration	10 Courses	TBD
NLC	Computer Network Specialist	11 Courses	55 Total
NLC	Office Administration	12 Courses	28 Total
NLC	Primary Care Paramedic/Practical Nurse	8 Courses	45 Total
NLC	Addictions Counselling	9 Courses	45 Total
NLC	Educational Assistant	12 Courses	60 Total
NLC	Health Care Aide	9 Courses	36 Total
NLC	Introduction to Surveying	5 Courses	25 Total
NLC	Social Work	6 Courses	35 Total
NLC	Introduction to Cultural Anthropology	ANTH1000	5 Total

NLC Single University Transfer Courses - Additional Information Link

Course	Dual Credit Course Code and CEUs	Pre/Co Requisites
ENGL 1000: Introduction to English Language and Literature	PSI 3082 = 5CEUs	Pre: English 30-1 (60%) or English 30-2 (70%)
COMP 2100: Introduction to Education Computer Applications	PSI 3055 = 5CEUs	CO: English 30-1 (60%) or English 30-2 (70%)
COMM 1000: Interpersonal Communication for Helping Profession	PSI 3054 = 5CEUs	CO: English 30-1 (60%) or English 30-2 (70%)
SOCI 1000: An Introduction to Society	PSI 3137 = 5CEUs	CO: English 30-1 or English 30-2
HEED 1010: Health Education: Personal Health and Wellness	PSI 3095 = 5CEUs	CO: English 30-1 or English 30-2
POLS 1010: Canadian Politics: Institutions and Issues	PSI 3150 = 5CEUs	CO: English 30-1 or English 30-2
STAT 1410: Introduction to Statistics	PSI 3065 = 5CEUs	CO: English 30-1 or English 30-2

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CAREERS HAS THE ANSWER

CAREERS WORKS WITH ALBERTA SCHOOLS TO CONNECT STUDENTS TO EMPLOYERS FOR PAID INTERNSHIPS and apprenticeships.

High school students learn and earn as they test drive different careers through paid internships, helping them find out what kind of work appeals to them.

Employers are able to promote opportunities in their industries. And our corporate partners and donors not only support Alberta’s youth, but they are also instrumental in building a stronger, more resilient economy.

WITH CAREERS, EVERYONE WINS.