Evening dual credit courses
Evening dual credit courses are available to all students in semester 2, providing students with the flexibility to take courses that interest them without disrupting their regular class schedule. Expression of Interest is now available to all students for semester 2.
Course descriptions
Advanced Welding Technology – Workplace Safety and Apprenticeship System (WELD 1000)
School: Mix of online and in-person, hosted by M.E. LaZerte School
Post-secondary institution: Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Required prerequisites: Current high school enrolment
Description: Knowledge of safety skills and practices is essential for ensuring a safe workplace environment. Students will learn practical applications of safety concepts, techniques and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Students will also acquire information literacy strategies and written communication skills, as well as how the apprenticeship system operates.
Note: Students complete three CTS credits and three NAIT credits in this course.
Interested in this course? Fill out the 2025–26 Dual Credit Expression of Interest form.
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Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology — Safety and Professionalism (IHET 1110)
School: Mix of online and in-person, hosted by Argyll Centre
Post-secondary institution: Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Required prerequisites: Current high school enrolment
Description: This course will provide the opportunity to develop safe work habits for both work and personal life. Students will be introduced to the safety regulations and professional practices required by industry and the work environment. An emphasis will be placed on the knowledge and skills required to work safely with the equipment and tools found in the workplace.
Note: Students complete three CTS credits and three NAIT credits in this course.
Interested in this course? Fill out the 2025–26 Dual Credit Expression of Interest form.
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Introduction to Early Learning and Childcare (ELCC 1002)
School: Jasper Place or Eastglen School
Post-secondary institution: NorQuest College
Required prerequisites: Completion of or enrolled concurrently in English 10AP, 20-1 or 20-2
Description: This course focuses on understanding the goals and essential components for the development of successful early childhood programs. Through the study of the role of early childhood professionals, students will gain insight into their own philosophy of early childhood education.
Interested in this course? Fill out the 2025–26 Dual Credit Expression of Interest form.
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Introduction to Psychology (PSYCH 1040)
School: M.E. LaZerte or Harry Ainlay School
Post-secondary institution: NorQuest College
Required prerequisites: Completion of English 20-1 with 60% or English 20-2 with 70%, and completion of Biology 20 or Science 20
Description: This course is the basic foundation course in psychology. It provides an introduction to the scientific study of behaviour and the mind. This course examines the evolution of psychology, research methods, descriptive statistics, the brain and behaviour, human lifespan development, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, conditioning and learning, and memory.
Interested in this course? Fill out the 2025–26 Dual Credit Expression of Interest form.
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Introduction to Sustainable Business (BUSN 201)
School: Queen Elizabeth School
Post-secondary institution: MacEwan University
Recommended prerequisites: Completion of English 20-1 with 60% or English 20-2 with 70%
Description: This is an interdisciplinary cornerstone course, based on the premise that responsible leadership and effective management requires an understanding of business and its substantive disciplines, how a sustainable business is run, and how emerging issues in business can be addressed from a sustainability perspective.
Interested in this course? Fill out the 2025–26 Dual Credit Expression of Interest form.
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