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Portage College is a public board-governed college operating in northeastern Alberta. With main campuses in Lac La Biche, Cold Lake, and St. Paul, as well as satellite campuses in Boyle, Frog Lake Cree Nation, Saddle Lake Cree Nation, and Whitefish Lake First Nation #128, we offer students across our region local options for quality post-secondary education. Portage prides itself on being able to offer students a more personal touch to their educational journey that larger schools with more students just can’t provide. Instructors and professors have time for you at Portage.
Portage College offers certificate and diploma programs across a number of disciplines like apprenticeship training, education and human services, healthcare, business, college preparation, university transfer, culinary arts, hairstyling, environmental studies, and more. With online options for some programs, we offer students the flexibility they need to complete their education their way.
Satellite Campuses
Boyle, Frog Lake, Whitefish Lake First Nations #128, Saddle Lake.
Admissions
Box 417, 9531 - 94 Avenue
Lac La Biche, Alberta, T0A2C0, Canada
Program Description: The University Studies program at Portage College offers a range of university transferable courses that provide students with a foundation for pursuing further studies as well as career preparation in selected areas of health, business, education, and human services. University Studies students can select courses to meet their individual needs, bridge into diploma programs at Portage College or elsewhere, or transfer credits to other institutions, including universities. Course credits are transferable to all universities and most colleges in Alberta. Students can complete up to two years of university transfer. Full-time and Part-time Students: Students can participate in the University Studies program on a full-time or part-time basis. A normal full-time course load consists of five courses per semester, with a minimum of three courses per semester. A part-time course load consists of less than three courses per semester. Students can choose to complete the equivalent of a one-year certificate or a two-year diploma in accordance with the following guidelines. To qualify for a University Studies diploma students must complete 60 credits according to the following requirements: a minimum of 6 credits in English, normally English 103; 6 credits in Biology; Chemistry; Earth & Atmospheric Sciences; Mathematics; Psychology 104 or a combination thereof; 6 credits in English at the 200 or 300 level; History; Philosophy; Religious Studies or a combination thereof; 6 credits in Anthropology; Economics; Interdisciplinary Studies; Political Science, Psychology (excluding PSYC 104); Sociology or a combination thereof; A minimum of 12 credits in one University Studies subject; a maximum of 24 elective credits, drawn from any University Studies subjects; a maximum of 42 credits may be taken at the 100 level; Exceptions are determined at the discretion of the Coordinator. Entrance Requirements: At least English 30-1 and four core courses. Speak to an advisor for specific course requirements. Software Requirements: Please refer to Moodle and Collaborate Ultra Technical Requirements.
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Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available
Updated September 20, 2023. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.
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