University Certificate Programs
University certificate programs provide interim qualifications in specific subject areas. The following general regulations apply to all certificate programs.
- Students currently enrolled in a degree, diploma, or certificate program at Athabasca University or at another post-secondary institution cannot concurrently enrol in a university certificate program with Athabasca University.
- The challenge for credit process may be used to fulfill requirements for university certificate programs (refer to Challenge For Credit Option).
- Students must complete 50 percent* of the total credits required through Athabasca University. Up to 50 percent of the required credits may be transferred from another post-secondary institution.
*Some certificate programs require less than 50 percent e.g., UC:Counselling Women, UC:Home Health Nursing, UC:English Language Studies.- University certificate credentials are awarded throughout the year. Students must submit an Application for Graduation Form to the Office of the Registrar (see Convocation).
- Students with less than 50 percent of coursework completed in their current Athabasca University degree program may withdraw from their degree into a university certificate program. Credit will be awarded (from the previous incomplete degree program) to the extent permissible under the applicable program regulations in effect at the time of the change of credential.
- Students with 50 percent in their current Athabasca University degree program must receive written permission from the appropriate program director before being eligible to change from their current degree program to a university certificate program.
- Students who change their program of study from an Athabasca University degree program to a university certificate program forfeit their standing in the degree program. If students wish to return to the degree program (after being enrolled in the university certificate program) they will be required to meet the degree requirements in effect at the time of re-enrolment (see under Returning (Re-enrolling)—Inactive Students) to the degree.
- Students with a degree or a graduate diploma or degree (either from Athabasca University or another institution) that contains more than 50 percent of the credits required for any specific university certificate program, cannot enrol in the specific university certificate program unless the regulations as outlined for the specific certificate formally permit such enrolments (e.g., UC:French Language Proficiency).
- Students may obtain either the UC:Human Resources and Labour Relations (formerly Industrial Relations and Human Resources) or the UC:Labour Studies, but not both.
4.23. University Certificate in Accounting
The University Certificate in Accounting is designed for students who want to develop skills and knowledge appropriate for an accounting professional. The program is designed so you may, with careful selection of options, complete the courses that make up many levels of the training required by the professional accounting associations.
Students holding an undergraduate or graduate degree that involves a major in accounting cannot enrol in this program.
Total credits in the program
- Required credits
- Elective credits
- Through Athabasca University
30
24
6
15Required Courses (24 credits)
ACCT 253 Introductory Financial Accounting (3)
ACCT 351 Intermediate Financial Accounting I (3)
ACCT 352 Intermediate Financial Accounting II (3)
ACCT 355 Cost Analysis (3)
ECON 247 Microeconomics (3)
ECON 248 Macroeconomics (3)
LGST 369 Commercial Law (3)
MGSC 301 Statistics for Business and Economics I or
MATH 215 Introduction to Statistics (3)Elective Courses (Select 6 credits from the following)
CMIS 302 Microcomputer Applications II (Windows) or
CMIS 311 Case Studies in End-User Information Systems (3)
CMIS 351 Management Information Systems (3)
FNCE 370 Overview of Corporate Finance (3)
TAXX 301 Introduction to Income Taxation (3)
MGSC 312 Statistics for Business and Economics II (3)
4.24. University Certificate in Advanced Accounting
The University Certificate in Advanced Accounting is designed to build upon the knowledge and skills students developed in the University Certificate in Accounting. Thus, the University Certificate in Accounting (or its equivalent) is required for enrolment in the program.
Students completing the University Certificate in Advanced Accounting will be able to complete the transfer credit requirements for an accounting designation.
Total credits in the program
- Required credits
- Elective credits
- Through Athabasca University
33
15
18
15Required courses (15 credits)
ACCT 356 Strategic and Competitive Analysis (3)
ACCT 454 Decision Analysis (3)
ADMN 404 Business Policy (3)
MKTG 396 Introduction to Marketing (3)
ORGB 364 Organizational Behaviour (3)Elective courses (18 credits from the following)
ACCT 451 Advanced Financial Accounting (3)
ACCT 453 Financial Accounting Theory (3)
ACCT 460 Principles of Auditing (3)
CMIS 311 Case Studies in Management Information Systems
or CMIS 302 Microcomputer Applications II (Windows) (3)
CMIS 351 Management Information Systems (3)
FNCE 370 Overview of Corporate Finance (3)
MGSC 312 Statistics for Business and Economics II (3)
TAXX 301 Introduction to Income Taxation (3)Note: The courses selected may not include the two courses use as electives for the requirements of the UC:Acct.
4.25. University Certificate in Administration
The University Certificate in Administration is designed for students who want a broad perspective in administration and to develop administrative skills. Students holding a B.Admin., B.Comm. or a similar degree may not enrol in the University Certificate in Administration.
Total credits in the program
- Required credits
- Elective credits
- Through Athabasca University
30
24
6
15Required Courses (24 credits)
ACCT 245 Accounting for Managers of Not-for-Profit Organizations or
ACCT 250 Accounting for Managers or
ACCT 253 Introductory Financial Accounting* (3)
ACCT 355 Cost Analysis (3)
ADMN 232 Administrative Principles (3)
COMM 243 Interpersonal Communications in Management or
ORGB 364 Organizational Behaviour (3)
FNCE 370 Overview of Corporate Finance or
FNCE 234 Introduction to Finance (3)
LGST 369 Commercial Law (3)
MKTG 396 Introduction to Marketing (3)
MGSC 301 Statistics for Business and Economics I or
MATH 215 Introduction to Statistics (3)*Students planning to pursue a professional accounting designation are advised to take ACCT 253.
Elective Courses (6 credits)
Administrative Studies course(s) any level (6)Recommendations
Students should register in ACCT 245, ACCT 250 or ACCT 253, ADMN 232, and MATH 215 or MSGC 301 before choosing other courses in the list. This will ensure all prerequisites have been completed.
4.26. University Certificate in Career Development
The University Certificate in Career Development is intended primarily for practitioners who have some work experience in the career development field. The certificate builds on competencies already developed through experience in this field, and is designed to enhance the practitioner's effectiveness.
Total credits in the program (senior only)
- Required credits
- Elective credits
- Through Athabasca University
30
12
18
15Required Courses (12 credits)
PSYC 300 Theories of Career Development (3)
PSYC 301 Career Development Resources in the Changing World of Work (3)
PSYC 405 Creating a Working Alliance (3)
PHIL 333 Professional Ethics (3)Elective Courses (Select 18 credits from the following)
COMM 377 Communication and Problem Solving in Groups (3)
ENGL 306 The Literature of Work (3)
ORGB 390 Managing Change (3)
POLI 309 Canadian Government and Politics (3)
PSYC 205 Prior Learning Assessment and Portfolio Development (3)
PSYC 343 Issues and Strategies in Counselling Women (6)
PSYC 356 Introduction to Personality Theories and Issues (3)
PSYC 381 The Psychology of Adult Development (3)
PSYC 388 An Introduction to Counselling (3)
PSYC 401 Learning Through Life (3)
PSYC 441 Experiential Learning and Reflective Practice I (3)
PSYC 442 Experiential Learning and Reflective Practice II (3)
PSYC 443 Special Projects in Career Development I (3)
PSYC 404 Special Projects in Career Development II (3)
SOCI 300 Organizations and Society: Making Sense of Modern Organizational Life (3)
SOCI 345 Women and Work in Canada (3)
SOCI 321 The Sociology of Work and Industry (3)
SOCI 329 Aging and You (I): An Introduction to Gerontology (3)
SOCI 330 Aging and You (II): An Introduction to Gerontology (3)
SOCI 380 Canadian Ethnic Studies (3)
4.27. University Certificate in Computers and Management Information Systems
The University Certificate in Computers and Management Information Systems is designed to develop skills and expertise in the area of computers and management information systems and provide a foundation for further studies.
This certificate will provide students with knowledge of management principles, techniques, and tools essential to the application of computers and information systems in the business environment. It will also prepare them as business professionals with a sophisticated understanding of trends and issues related to information systems. Students will develop an understanding of the more technical aspects of information systems management, and how to align information systems with business goals.
Total credits in the program
- Required credits
- Elective credits
- Through Athabasca University
30
21
9
15Required Courses (21 credits)
ACCT 250 Accounting for Managers or
ACCT 253 Introductory Financial Accounting (3)
ADMN 232 Administrative Principles (3)
ADMN 233 Writing in Organizations (3)
CMIS 302 Microcomputer Applications II (Windows) or
CMIS 311 Case Studies in End-User Information Systems (3)
CMIS 341 Managing Information Technology I (3)
CMIS 351 Managing Information Systems (3)
MGSC 301 Statistics for Business and Economics (3)Elective Courses (Select 9 credits)
Administrative Studies course (any level) (3)
and
any 6 credits chosen from the following.
CMIS 342 Managing Information Technology II: Technologies in Business Applications II (3)
CMIS 455 Accounting Information Systems (3)
COMM 243 Interpersonal Communications in Business (3)
COMP 200 Introduction to Computing and Information Systems (3)
COMP 268 Introduction to Computer Programming - Java (3)
COMP 361 Systems Analysis and Design (3)
COMP 378 Introduction to Database Management (3)
COMP 381 Systems Design (3)
ECOM 320 Overview of e-Commerce (3)
4.28. University Certificate in Computing and Information Systems
The University Certificate in Computing and Information Systems is designed to provide a solid educational base in information systems, to be the equivalent of a minor in Information Systems, and to qualify students for employment opportunities.
The programming language requirements for new students of the program are COMP 268 (Java) and COMP 272 (Java), as noted below. Those already in a program may graduate with other combinations of programming languages in introductory programming and data structures. Refer to http://ccism.pc.athabascau.ca/html/courses/ccism/ news.htm for descriptions of the various acceptable, suitable combinations. Students who have not yet completed an acceptable combination should consult with the Program Director to determine which courses they should take to satisfy the requirements. Some courses will begin to specify Java as a prerequisite, but usually allow other possibilities.
It is recommended that students take no more than three COMP courses simultaneously while completing the certificate. Athabasca University advisors have developed a Program Plan to assist students.
Total credits in the program
- Required credits
- Through Athabasca University
33
33
18Required courses (33 credits)
COMP 200 Introduction to Computing and Information Systems (3)
COMP 268 Introduction to Computer Programming (Java) (3)
COMP 272 Data Structures (Java) (3)
COMP 314 Computer Organization (3)
COMP 315 Advanced Operating Systems (3)
COMP 347 Computer Networks I (3)
COMP 361 Systems Analysis and Design (3)
COMP 378 Introduction to Database Management (3)
ENGL 255 Introductory Composition or
ADMN 233 Writing in Organizations (3)
MATH 209 Finite Mathematics (3)
One 300-level COMP or CMIS course (3)
4.29. University Certificate in Counselling Women
This program has been amended effective Jan. 1, 2003. Please refer to amended regulations.
The University Certificate in Counselling Women applies contemporary feminist theory to the practice of counselling. The program develops basic counselling skills with a particular emphasis on acquiring crisis intervention skills. The program is ideal for professionals and volunteers—crisis workers, social workers, family life educators, adult educators, nurses, teachers, and vocational counsellors—who will acquire the skills to help women solve specific and everyday problems.
The program can be completed in two years of part-time study. Students who complete the UCCW can apply the 30 credits toward a BA Women's Studies or a BPA Human Services. Students holding a Diploma in Social Work should choose electives in consultation with an AU Advisor to be sure that the electives meet the requirements of the UCCW and the BPA Human Services.
Athabasca University advisors have developed a Program Plan to assist you. The Women's Studies home page also provides additional information as does the Information Centre, (800) 788-9041.
Total credits in the program
- Required credits
- Elective credits
- Through Athabasca University
- Maximum Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition credits
30
18
12
6
15Required Courses (18 credits)
*WMST 300 Women: Psychology, Sociology and Feminist Thought or
WMST 266 Thinking From Women's Lives: An Introduction to Women's Studies * (3)
WMST 302 Communication Skills: Feminist Practice (3)
WMST 310 Feminist Approaches to Counselling Women (3)
**WMST 311 Special Issues in Counselling Women (3) or
**PSYC 343 Issues and Strategies in Counselling Women (6)
WMST 321 Advocacy from the Margins (3)
WMST 499 Applied Project (3)*Credit will be granted for WMST 266 or WMST 300 but not both.
**Credit will be granted for WMST 311 or PSYC 343. Three credits of PSYC 343 will be counted toward the core of the program and three credits of PSYC 343 will be counted toward the electives.
Elective Courses (Select 12 credits from the following)
The following courses may be used as electives. Other courses may be acceptable with permission of the program coordinator.
ANTH 375 The Anthropology of Gender (3)
CRJS 352 Victims of Crimes (3)
ENGL 255 Introductory Composition (3)
ENGL 307 Women in Literature (3)
ENGL 308 Native Literature in Canada (3)
ENGL 351 Comparative Canadian Literature I (3)
HIST 363 The Women's West: Women and the Settlement Frontier after 1870 (3)
HIST 364 Women and the Family in Urban Canada: 1880s-1940s (3)
HRMT 389 Transforming Organizations: From Hierarchic to Participatory Organizations (3)
INST 358 Aboriginal Women in Canadian Contemporary Society (3)
LBST 331/HIST 331 Women, Workers, And Farmers: Histories of North American Popular Resistance (3)
LBST 332/SOCI 332 Women and Unions (3)
POLI 350 Women in Canadian Politics (3)
SOCI 345 Women and Work in Canada (3)
Any senior (300 or 400) leve WMST course(s) (3)
4.30. University Certificate in English Language Studies
(offered jointly with the Télé-université du Québec)This program is intended primarily for students whose native tongue is not English; however, English-speaking students are welcome. The general objective of the program is to enable the student to communicate well in both oral and written English in various professional contexts. Students will learn to understand the structure of the English language as well as the socio-cultural psycholinguistic factors involved in learning a second language.
This certificate is designed specifically to study the English language as it is practised in North America. Contact Télé-université du Québec at its toll-free number 800.665.4333 or by fax 418.657.2094.
The program enables students to:
- form a theoretical and practical understanding of English, paying particular attention to grammar, vocabulary, and syntax;
- familiarize themselves with expressions and works that reflect North American anglophone culture;
- study the English language intensively through initiation to psycholinguistic factors necessary in the learning of a second language;
- apply acquired linguistic and cultural knowledge in various areas, including the teaching of English as a second language, translation, international business, and other professional fields. Teachers of English as a Second Language (TESL) accreditation qualifications vary across Canada. For details regarding specific provincial requirements, visit the TESL Canada Web site.
Supplementary Requirements (for the Télé-université portion of the program)
Candidates must successfully complete the Télé-université placement test, and achieve the Advanced I level or higher. Students who have successfully passed the Télé-université course entitled General Communication (ANG 3001) are exempt from the placement test. Any student who attains the Advanced I level on the placement test may be admitted to the program on the condition that he or she passes the Télé-université course entitled General Communication (ANG 3001) or its equivalent before the beginning of the program.
Any student who presents an attestation of the equivalent level of knowledge as that of the placement test may be allowed exemption from the Télé-université placement test. This program carries the same credits as any undergraduate certificate program, which is a total of 30 credits. Courses can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. The courses in this program are divided into three distinct sectors: Language, Culture, and Professional Applications.
The Language Sector is devoted to the first of the specific objectives of the program, which is to establish a sound theoretical and practical understanding of the English language, concentrating on grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. This naturally improves oral and written communication skills, and provides a good understanding of the various socio-cultural realities of anglophones across Canada and around the world.
The Culture Sector focuses on the second and third specific objectives, which will familiarize students with expressions and works that reflect North American anglophone culture. This sector is composed mainly of introductory courses in Canadian and American literature. All the courses in this sector are offered at Athabasca University.
The Professional Applications Sector provides a practical English experience in various professional fields: the teaching of English as a second language, computer science, international business, translation, etc. This sector develops students' ability to integrate linguistically and culturally at a level appropriate to each domain. Although technical by nature, it incorporates thought-in-action, and encompasses two dimensions of understanding. First, it enables students to grasp the explicit and implicit values inherent in the activities concerned. And second, it helps students become aware of the socio-historic contexts of those activities. Consequently, the knowledge acquired is contextualized as social and historical works, and not as immutable truths or values. This approach, known as ''thought-critique'' or ''praxeology,'' allows for a better understanding of languages and cultures.
Note: New courses for other professional applications other than those mentioned, could be offered in the future depending on the needs and demands of the students at any given time.
Total credits in the program 30 Language
Select a minimum of 9 credits from the following Télé-université courses:
ANG 4005 Effective Writing Skills (3)
(ANG 3001 or advanced level on the placement test)
ANG 4006 English for Specific Purposes (3)
(ANG 3001 or advanced level on the placement test)
LIN 4002 Contemporary English Canadian Language and Culture (3)
LIN 4003 An Overview of English Language Varieties and Culture (3)
Culture
Select a minimum of 9 credits from the following courses at Athabasca University:
ENGL 211 Prose Forms (3)
ENGL 212 Plays and Poetry (3)
ENGL 302 Introduction to Canadian Literature (6)
ENGL 303 A History of Drama - Part I: Early Stages (3)
ENGL 304 A History of Drama - Part II: Modernist Theatre (3)
ENGL 305 Literature for Children (6)
ENGL 306 The Literature of Work (3)
ENGL 307 Women in Literature (3)
ENGL 308 Native Literature in Canada (3)
ENGL 344 American Literature I (3)
ENGL 345 American Literature II (3)
ENGL 358 Literature of the Americas (6)
ENGL 437 Literature of the Canadian West (6)
Professional Applications
Select a minimum of 9 credits from the following Télé-université courses:
ANG 4005 Effective Writing Skills (3)
ANG 4006 English for Specific Purposes (3)
ANG 4007 Intermediate Business English (3)
ANG 4008 English for Computing (3)
LIN 4015 Second Language Learning and Bilingualism (3)
LIN 4020 Translation from French to English (3)
LIN 4120 Teaching English as a Second Language with Modern Technologies (3)
LIN 4125 Teaching English as a Second Language in Schools (3)
LIN 4128 Teaching English as a Second Language to Adults (3)
LIN 4130 Reflexive Second Language Teaching (3)
4.31. University Certificate in French Language Proficiency
The University Certificate in French Language Proficiency allows students to obtain a credential by taking only French courses. Completion of this certificate provides functional competence in oral and written French.
Total credits in the program
- Required credits
- Elective credits
- Through Athabasca University
30
24
6
15Required Courses (24 credits)
FREN 200 First Year University French I (3)
FREN 201 First Year University French II (3)
FREN 362 Second Year University French (6)
FREN 375 Vocabulary Expansion (6)
FREN 383 Pratique orale thématique (3)
FREN 401 Composition française (3)Elective Courses (Select 6 credits from the following)
FREN 363 Le roman français du XXe siècle (3)
FREN 374 Introduction à la littérature canadienne-française (6)
FREN 387 Français langue des affaires (3)
FREN 402 Pensée et structure de l'anglais et du français (3)
FREN 403 Stylistique comparée (3)
FREN 412 Français pour tous, français pour tout (3)Specific Regulations
- Students holding an undergraduate or graduate degree or certificate in French from any post-secondary institution (including Athabasca University) may enrol in this program.
- Prerequisites for each course must be fulfilled.
- Students with oral proficiency via a non-transferable course at a level equivalent to FREN 383 may have the requirement waived, but must replace these three credits to satisfy the 30-credit requirement of this certificate.
For information about bursaries for French language teachers and those teaching in French, contact your nearest career development centre. Bursaries are only available to Alberta residents.
4.32. University Certificate in Health Development Administration
The University Certificate in Health Development Administration is offered to students in two modes: individualized study or grouped study.
Total credits in the program
- Required credits
- Elective credits
- At senior level
- Through Athabasca University
60
48
12
36
30
Required courses (48 credits)
ACCT 245 Accounting for Managers of Not-for-Profit Organizations or
ACCT 250 Accounting for Managers or
ACCT 253 Introductory Financial Accounting (3)
ADMN 232 Administrative Principles (3)
APST 235 Practicum: Clinical Practice (3)
APST 335 Practicum: Community Health Administration (6)
ECON 321 Economics of Health Care (3)
ENGL 255 Introductory Composition (3)
HADM 315 Health and Community Development (3)
HADM 326 Health Issues: Health and Healing (3)
HADM 336 Community Health Planning (3)
HADM 339 The Organization of the Canadian Health Care System (3)
HRMT 386/ORGB 386 Introduction to Human Resource Management (3)
LGST 331 Administrative Law (3)
MATH 244 Business Mathematics (3)
PHIL 252 Critical Thinking (3)
SOSC 366 Research Methods in the Social Sciences (3)Elective courses (12 credits)
Select 12 credits with a minimum of 6 credits at the senior level and a maximum of 6 credits in any one discipline.
ANTH 362 First Nations of Canada (3)
BIOL 230 Human Physiology (6)
CMIS 245 Microcomputer Applications in Business I (Windows) (3)
COMM 243 Interpersonal Communications in Management (3)
COMM 377 Communication and Problem Solving in Groups (3)
COMP 200 Introduction to Computing and Information Systems (3)
ENGL 308 Native Literature in Canada (3)
HLST 200 Introduction to Human Health (3)
INST 200 Introduction to Native Studies I (3)
INST 357 Contemporary Aboriginal Issues in Canada (3)
INST 358 Aboriginal Women in Canadian Contemporary Society (3)
INST 368 History of Canada's First Nations to 1830 (3)
INST 369 History of Canada's First Nations from 1830 (3)
ORGB 327 Leadership in Organizations (3)
ORGB 364 Organizational Behaviour (3)
POLI 277 Introduction to Political Science I: Concepts, Structures, and Institutions (3)
GOVN 390 Public Policy (3)
PSYC 290 General Psychology (3)
PSYC 340 Introduction to Applied Social Psychology (3)
PSYC 379 Social Psychology (3)
PSYC 388 Introduction to Counselling (3)
PSYC 395 Psychology and Law (3)
SOCI 287 Introduction to Sociology (3)
SOCI 316 Sociology of the Family (3)
SOCI 329 Aging and You (I): An Introduction to Gerontology (3)
SOCI 330 Aging and You (II): An Introduction to Gerontology (3)
SOCI 380 Canadian Ethnic Studies (3)
WMST 303 Issues in Women's Health (3)Specific Regulations
- Two practicum courses are required for the UC:HDA. APST 235 is typically scheduled during the late spring and/or early summer of the first year. APST 335 is typically scheduled during the late spring and/or early summer of the second year. These courses are available only as placements in community agencies for students in this program.
- Courses in the UC:HDA program are typically enhanced by grouped study designed to increase your success in completing all requirements within two years. Should you fail a required or elective course you may retake it through individualized study, provided it is available (some required courses are available only as grouped study or as placements in community agencies). Should you fail an elective course, you may substitute it with an alternative elective completed through individualized study, if appropriate.
- The schedule for all courses required for the UC:HDA and the choice of elective courses may vary from site to site as determined by the UC:HDA coordinator.
4.33. University Certificate in Home Health Nursing
This certificate program of studies is designed to provide registered nurses with the opportunity to develop the competencies required to address the many health concerns encountered in home settings. All courses within the certificate are transferable to the Bachelor of Nursing degree program.
Enrolment Requirements
Applicants to the University Certificate in Home Health Nursing must meet the same enrolment requirements outlined in Section 4.14, admission into the Bachelor of Nursing program. Papers submitted for all Nursing and Health Studies courses must conform to the American Psychological Association (APA) publication format. Information about this publication may be obtained from course instructors and the Centre for Nursing and Health Studies Web home page.
Certificate Requirements
Total credits in the program
- Required credits
- Through Athabasca University see below*
31
31
6Required courses (31 credits)
Courses are listed in order of their recommended sequencing.
HLST 320 Teaching and Learning for Health Professionals (3)
NURS 327 Home Health Nursing (3)
NURS 326 Health Assessment and Health Promotion with Individuals (3)
NUTR 331 Nutrition for Health (3)
PSYC 228 An Introduction to Child Development or
PSYC 323 Developmental Psychology (3)
PSYC 381 The Psychology of Adult Development (3)
SOCI 316 Sociology of the Family (3)
SOCI 329 Aging and You (I): An Introduction to Gerontology (3)
SOCI 330 Aging and You (II): An Introduction to Gerontology (3)
NURS 436 Family Health Promotions (4)
*Note: Students who have already satisfied the course requirements for the UC:HHN through transfer credit must fulfill the residency requirement by completing the following six credits:
NURS 427 Issues in Home Health Nursing: Guided Independent Study (3)
And select one of the following:
NUTR 405 Nutrition in Health and Disease (3)
PHIL 333 Professional Ethics (3)
PSYC 350 Adolescent Development (3)
PSYC 388 Introduction to Counselling (3)
WMST 303 Issues in Women's Health (3)
WMST 422 Women, Violence, and Social Change (3)Specific Regulations
- R.N. diplomas from approved institutions are accepted regardless of the year of graduation (10-year rule does not apply).
- Athabasca University will not normally award additional transfer credit for Nursing courses/certificates (beyond the 60 credits for the R.N. diploma) that are more than 10 years old at the time of the request. If evidence of current practice in the content area is submitted, this regulation may be waived.
- In order to register in a Nursing course with a practicum component, students must present proof of current registration with a provincial or state Nursing Association or national governing body in the jurisdiction where the practicum will be undertaken. Active registration must be maintained while completing the practicum studies.
- Practicum courses require proof of up-to-date immunization status as stipulated by the immunization Guidelines for Health Care Workers in the jurisdiction where the practicum will be undertaken.
- The agencies participating in practicum courses may request students provide a criminal record check at the students' expense.
- The pass mark for all Nursing courses is 60 percent.
- To be awarded a credential, a minimum program average of 65 percent is required.
4.34. University Certificate in Human Resources and Labour Relations
This is an integrated, multidisciplinary program of courses that examines employment relations within their social, legal, political, and economic contexts. This certificate will be of interest to trade unionists, managers, human resource specialists and individuals interested in better for employment opportunities.
Students may obtain either the University Certificate in Human Resources and Labour Relations or the University Certificate in Labour Studies (following), but not both. Students who have completed the former University Certificate in Labour Relations may not enrol in this program.
Students are recommended to take ENGL 255 or ADMN 233 early in their program.
Total credits in the program
- Required credits
- Elective credits
- Through Athabasca University
- Maximum Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition credits
30
9
21
15
15Required Courses (9 credits)
IDRL 312 Industrial Relations: A Critical Introduction* (3)
IDRL 320 Labour Relations and the Law
HRMT 322 Canadian Employment Law (in development) or
HRMT/ORGB 386 Introduction to Human Resource Management (3)
*IDRL 312 replaces IDRL 311, a 6-credit course. Accommodation will be made for those students who have completed, successfully, IDRL 311.
Elective courses (Select 21 credits from the following)
ADMN 233 Writing in Organizations or
ENGL 255 Introductory Composition (3)
ANTH 275 Faces of Culture: An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
CADE 300 Theories of Career Development (3)
CADE 301 Career Development Resources in the Changing World of Work (3)
COMM 243 Interpersonal Communications in Management (3)
COMM 377 Communication and Problem Solving in Groups (3)
ECON 247 Microeconomics (3)
ECON 248 Macroeconomics (3)
ECON 301 The Changing Global Economy (3)
ECON 377 Economics of Inequality and Poverty (3)
EDUC 301 Educational Issues and Social Change I: Historical Social Perspectives (3)
EDUC 302 Educational Issues and Social Change II: Current Debates (3)
EDUC 401 The Purposes of Adult Education (3)
HIST 336 History of Canadian Labour (6)
HRMT/ORGB 387 Strategic Human Resource Management (3)
IDRL 201 Labour Unions (3)
IDRL 304 Rights at Work: Grievance Arbitration (3)
IDRL 305 Collective Bargaining (3)
IDRL 307 Public Sector Labour Relations (3)
IDRL 308 Occupational Health and Safety (3)
IDRL 315 Women Organizing (3)
IDRL 317 Reengineering the Organization (3)
IDRL 320 Labour Relations and the Law or
HRMT 322 Canadian Employment Law (in development ) (if not chosen as a required course) (3)
IDRL 496 Comparative Labour Education (3)
IDRL 498 Directed Study in Industrial Relations and Human Resources (3)
IDRL 499 Doing Research in Organizations (3)
INST 200 Introduction to Native Studies I (3)
LBST 200 Introduction to Labour Studies or
LBST 202 Labour College of Canada: Introduction to Labour Studies (3)
LBST 332 Women and Unions (3)
LBST 413 What Do Unions Do? (3)
LGST 310 The Impact of the Canadian Charter on Labour Relations (3)
ORGB 319 Motivation and Productivity (3)
ORGB 326 Organization Theory (3)
ORGB 327 Leadership in Organizations (3)
ORGB 364 Organizational Behaviour (3)
PHIL 252 Critical Thinking (3)
POEC 393 Canada and the Global Political Economy (3)
POEC 483 International Political Economy: Power, Production, and Global Order (3)
SOCI 345 Women and Work in Canada (3)
SOCI 321 The Sociology of Work and Industry (3)
SOCI 381 The Sociology of Power and Inequality (3)
4.35. University Certificate in Labour Studies
The University Certificate in Labour Studies is designed for students who want to know more about the position of labour and working people in society. The program will be of particular interest to trade unionists at both the leadership and general membership levels.
Students may obtain either the University Certificate in Labour Studies or the University Certificate in Industrial Relations and Human Resources, but not both. Students who have completed the former University Certificate in Labour Relations may not enrol in this program. Students are recommended to begin their program with LBST 200 or LBST 202.
Total credits in the program
- Required credits
- Elective credits
- Through Athabasca University
- Maximum Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition credits*
30
12
18
15
15Required Courses (12 credits)
HIST 336 History of Canadian Labour (6)
LBST 200 Introduction to Labour Studies or
LBST 202 Labour College of Canada: Introduction to Labour Studies (3)
SOCI 321 The Sociology of Work and Industry (3)Elective Courses (select 18 credits from the following)
All courses labelled LBST and IDRL
CADE 205 Prior Learning Assessment and Portfolio Development (3)
ECON 377 Economics of Inequality and Poverty (3)
EDUC 310 Training in Canada (in development) (3)
ENGL 306 The Literature of Work (3)
HIST/LBST 470 Pre-Industrial Origins of Labour and Socialist Thought (3)
HIST/LBST 471 Labour and Socialist Thought in the Early Industrial Revolution, 1800-1850 (3)
HIST/LBST 472 Labour and Socialist Thought in the Later Industrial Revolution, 1850-1917 (3)
HIST 486 The Industrial Revolution (3)
LGST 310 The Impact of the Canadian Charter on Labour Relations (3)
POEC 393 Canada and the Global Political Economy (3)
POEC 483 International Political Economy: Power, Production, and Global Order (3)
POLI 383 Introduction to Canadian Political Economy (3)
SOCI 345 Women and Work in Canada (3)
SOCI 381 The Sociology of Power and Inequality (3)
*Approved Labour Studies transfer credits of up to a maximum of 15Transfer Credits for Union Education and Prior Learning
Athabasca University grants advanced credit in the Labour Studies program for some union education programs. Students with a Labour College of Canada certificate, for example, may be eligible to receive nine credits. Students who have completed the Canadian Auto Workers Paid Educational Leave course may be eligible to receive three credits. And students who have completed the Canadian Postal Workers' Union Education Program may be eligible to receive six credits. Credit is also granted for other union education programs and for other forms of prior learning. Contact Athabasca University for details.
Many unions, and some employers, will reimburse students for the cost of university tuition fees. Discuss this with your union representative or employer.
4.36. University Certificate in Public Administration
The University Certificate in Public Administration is designed for students who want to learn about administration at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels of government. Students in this program take courses in such areas as public finance, budgeting, economics, public policy, legal studies, and industrial relations. Students may find this certificate useful to enter or re-enter the job market, to change careers, or for promotion in the public sector.
Students holding a Bachelor of Administration or a degree in Public Administration (or a similar area, e.g., Economics or Political Science) may not enrol in the University Certificate in Public Administration program.
Total credits in the program
- Required credits
- Through Athabasca University
30
30
15Required courses (select 30 credits from the following)
Students should register in ADMN 232, POLI 277, and POLI 309 before choosing other courses in the list. This will ensure that all prerequisites have been completed.
ADMN 232 Administrative Principles (3)
ECON 247 Microeconomics (3)
ECON 248 Macroeconomics (3)
GOVN 366 Local Governance (in development) (3)
GOVN 450 Public Budgeting and Financial Management (in development) (3)
GOVN 390 Public Policy and Administrative Governance 3)
GOVN 403 Public Policy in a Global Era (3)
IDRL 312 Industrial Relations: A Critical Introduction (3)
LGST 331 Administrative Law (3)
LGST 369 Commercial Law (3)
POLI 277 Introduction to Political Science I: Concepts, Structures, and Institutions (3)
POLI 309 Canadian Government and Politics (3)
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