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Continuing Education

Program Details

Minor in Workplace Learning

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Introduction

Continuing Education offers a minor program in Workplace Learning, which helps students develop the knowledge and skills they need to function effectively in a rapidly changing workplace as well as strategies to facilitate both their and their colleagues' learning.

The Minor in Workplace Learning is acceptable in several ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ faculties including Communication and Culture, Humanities, Science, Social Sciences, Kinesiology and Fine Arts. A minor field of study is composed of five full-course equivalents or 400 hours of specified certificate credit.

Requirements

In order to complete the requirements for a Minor in Workplace Learning, students must complete 400 hours of instruction. This requires completion of:

Management Certificate

(a) the 300-hour ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ Management Certificate program; (b) 60 hours of instruction from an array of courses in the Certificate in Adult Learning; and (c) the "capstone" 40-hour course Learning in the Workplace, or

Certificate in Adult Learning

(a) the 300-hour ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ Certificate in Adult Learning; (b) 60 hours of instruction from the wide range of courses offered in the Management Certificate program; and (c) the "capstone" 40-hour course Learning in the Workplace, or

Certificate in Career Development

(a) the 300-hour ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ Certificate in Career Development; (b) 60 hours of instruction from the wide range of courses offered in the Management Certificate program and Certificate in Adult Learning; and (c) the "capstone" 40-hour course Learning in the Workplace.

Other Requirements

1. The Management Certificate courses on microeconomics and macroeconomics are treated as equivalent to Economics 201 and 203. Students possessing Economics 201 and/or 203 may use these courses as part of their Minor in Workplace Learning or as courses towards a major or minor in Economics. Students electing the latter cannot also receive a minor in Workplace Learning.

2. Students who have completed the 400-hour requirement for the Minor in Workplace Learning may be eligible for undergraduate credit whether or not the Minor is claimed.

3. Successful completion of the five full courses of advanced credit (two full-course equivalents at the junior level and three full-course equivalents at the senior level) for the Minor in Workplace Learning will be recorded with the designation "CR" instead of a grade. Calculation of a GPA will be based on the remaining courses taken to complete the degree.

4. Continuing Education is responsible for deciding the suitability for advanced credit of certificate programs from other institutions.

5. Students may take regular undergraduate courses prior to completing the Minor in Workplace Learning.

Degree Programs

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Introduction

The Special Sessions Office works with academic departments and faculties across the University to identify, administer, and deliver degree programs and courses in three main programming areas:

Spring/Summer Sessions

Spring and Summer Sessions offer students over 1,100 course options in degree programming. Courses run in three-week or six-week formats. In addition, Spring/Summer sponsors innovative course offerings each year to stimulate new learning opportunities. Spring/Summer also welcomes visitors, often world-renowned scholars, to bring their expertise and enthusiasm to the classroom. For more information, please see the website at

Weekend University

Weekend University is a joint offering between the Faculty of Communication and Culture and Continuing Education. It provides part-time non-traditional students with an opportunity to complete a University degree and gives full-time students an additional scheduling option. By attending Saturday classes at the University campus students can complete courses for individual credit or pursue the three-year Bachelor of General Studies degree, or the four-year Bachelor of Arts in General Studies degree. Courses are offered in the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer Sessions. For more information, please see the website at

Credit Travel Study Program

Credit Travel Study (CTS) offers students alternate learning environments, international experiences and exposure to diverse cultures while earning credit towards their degrees Led by University instructional staff, experiential learning is the focus of CTS programs. Typically three to six weeks in duration, itineraries have included studying primatology in Ghana and Belize; field methods in archaeology at active digs in Sicily and Antigua; ecological field methods in Madagascar; language studies in Asia and Latin America; and broader cultural or classical studies through travel in Europe, Africa and Asia. Programs vary from year to year with options to suit most degrees.

CTS programs are primarily for undergraduate students with a minimum second year standing. Some are aimed at graduate students. Students from other institutions, provinces and countries are welcome and encouraged to apply. For more information, please see the website at: /specialsessions/travel

Avid Learner's Academy

Provides access to regular university degree courses on a non-credit basis. For more information please visit the website at

French Language Instruction

With the support of Alberta Learning and the Department of Canadian Heritage, the French Language Instruction Program (FLIP) offers credit courses taught in French. Classes are small and follow the same syllabus as the English-taught courses. Departments or faculties regularly offering courses in French include: Archaeology, Biology, Economics, Sociology, Engineering and Humanities. At the undergraduate level, FLIP courses are generally offered in the first and second year of study and differ from year to year. A complete listing can be obtained from the French Centre in CH C-302, by calling (403) 220-4000, or Email: flip@ucalgary.ca.

Non-Degree Programs

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Introduction

Continuing Education works in cooperation with the various faculties and departments of the University, as well as with outside individuals and organizations, to offer relevant short courses, seminars and workshops, on a year-round basis. It is recommended that prospective students contact the applicable program area office to obtain detailed information regarding their areas of interest, courses, certificates or diploma programs.

  • Adult Education
    • Certificate in Adult Learning: General, Community Development, Workplace Learning
    • Certificate in Career Development
    • Certificate in e-Learning: Design and Facilitate Learning Online
    • Teacher Assistant Certificate (also online)
    • Teacher Assistant Professional Development Certificates: General or Certificate with a Specialization in Childhood Disorders, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, or Visual Impairment
  • Business and Professional Programs
    • Management Certificates
      • Construction Administration Certificate
      • General Management Certificate (also online)
      • General Management -P.E.G.G. Certificate (also online)
      • Environmental Management Certificate
      • Human Resource Management
      • Information Technology Management Certificate
      • Leadership Development Certificate
      • Marketing Management Certificate
      • Public Relations Management Certificate
      • Risk Management Certificate
      • Security Management Certificate
      • Strategic Management Certificate
      • Workplace Communication Certificate
    • Professional Designation Programs
      • Coaching and Contract Management
      • Conflict Resolution: Negotiation, Mediation/Third-Party Intervention
      • Financial Planning
      • Freight Forwarding
      • Oil and Gas Taxation
      • Private Pilot Ground School
      • Purchasing
    • Management Seminars
      • Engineering
      • Personal Finance
      • Supervisory Development Certificate
  • Computing and Information Systems
    • Computer Desktop Applications Certificate
    • Linux and Open Source System Development Certificate
    • Systems Development Certificate
    • Systems Development Certificate in Visual Basic .NET for Youth
    • Systems Management Certificate
    • Web Designer Certificate
    • Web Designer Certificate for Cyber-Creative Youth
    • Web Developer Certificate
  • English as a Second Language
  • Heritage Resource Management Certificate
  • Language Programs
    • Arabic, Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Latin, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Tibetan, Youth Language School, American Sign Language
    • French Language Studies Certificate
    • Spanish Language and Culture Certificate
  • Lifestyle Programs
    • Anthropology; Archaeology; Art; Avid Learner's Academy; Drama; Food and Culture; Fifty Plus; Health and Wellness; History and Society; Landscaping; Personal Finance; Photography, Video and Film; Travel Study; Upgrading Writing Skills; Youth Programs
    • Certificate in Visual Design
  • Teacher Assistant