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Programs and
Services for Immigrants
Education and Training Programs
Applied Degree Programs
Newcomers who are looking for degree
programs may want to consider applied degree programs
offered at colleges and institutes in the provinces of
Alberta and Ontario. An applied degree is designed to
provide advanced career training and education beyond
what is normally provided through career or technical
diploma and certificate programs. Applied degree programs
do not duplicate programs normally offered by Canadian
universities, and differ from most university degrees
in that they are more employment-focused. Some of the
main characteristics of applied degrees are as follows:
- generally four-year programs, structured
to combine six to eight semesters of formal on-campus
instruction, as well as formally credited work experience.
In Alberta the work experience component consists of
a work term of two semesters that is formally credited.
In Ontario this consists of 14 consecutive weeks of
a separate, paid, full-time work term prior to graduation
and related to the professional field of study;
- respond to demonstrated demand
from students and employers;
- provide a mix of theory and analytical
skills with career-oriented, practical education and
training;
- focus on the attainment of clearly
identified competencies that are employment focused;
- program relevance and recognition
by industry is ensured by including representatives
from industry and relevant associations on program advisory
committees;
- normally include a diploma exit
option, or may be offered as an extension of an existing
diploma.
Alberta
has 27 applied degree programs offered by public colleges
and technical institutes in diverse areas, including:
- Accounting
- Agricultural Technology
- Business
- Child Studies
- Communications
- Computer Information Systems Technology
- Corrections
- Ecotourism
- Electronic Commerce
- Emergency Services Administration
- Financial Services
- Forest Resources Management
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- Geographic Information Services
- Horticulture
- Human Services Administration
- Industrial Ecology
- Interior Design
- International Business
- Justice Studies
- Motion Picture Arts
- Petroleum Engineering Technology
- Policy Studies
- Sport and Recreation
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In Ontario,
18 colleges and institutes are offering applied degrees
in diverse fields, including:
- Bachelor of Applied Arts in specializations
such as Animation, Human Services Management, Integrated
Land Planning Technologies, Paralegal Studies
- Bachelor of Applied Business in
specializations such as Automotive Management, E-Business
Supply Chain Management, Electronic Business, Financial
Services, Hospitality Operations Management, Integrated
Accounting and Information Technology Management, Manufacturing
Management
- Bachelor of Applied Human Services
(Indigenous Leadership and Community Development)
- Bachelor of Applied Technology in
specializations such as Advanced Manufacturing Technologies,
Architecture, Biotechnology, Construction and Environment,
Environmental Assessment and Management, Environmental
Site Remediation, Flight Program, Industrial Design,
Microelectronics, Photonics, Process Automation, Software
Development, Telecommunications and Computer Technologies
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