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Dual Credit Opportunities

Students and Parents

Northland School Division in partnership with Alberta Education, post-secondary and industry are providing Dual Credit opportunities for students.

What are the benefits of Dual Credit courses?

  • Participating in a Dual Credit course allows students to earn credits in high school and post-secondary institutions at the same time, as well as earn credits that may lead to preferred placement and workplace certification.
  • Students gain confidence to succeed academically in a post-secondary environment.
  • Students use the latest education technologies which prepare them for the technological workforce.
  • Students learn what college and university instructors expect, while still in familiar high school surroundings.

Our college partners are MacEwan University, Olds College, Northern Lakes College and Keyano College. 

If you have questions, please contact Mark Owens, Associate Superintendent at mark.owens@nsd61.ca or Amy Savill, Director of Engagement and High School Completion at amy.savill@nsd61.ca. 

What follows is a summary of the options available through each college partner, with info on how to apply for each.

Northland Dual Credit Opportunities

Lethbridge Polytechnic

The Principles of Animation - CMM-1185 (3.00 credits)

A hands-on application of the principles of animation will be used to create various animations.  The focus will be on understanding and applying the animation development process, including sketching and storyboard design.  Not available for supplemental.  The application date has passed, but they still have spots available, so if students are interested, we need to apply ASAP!

Check out the course offerings for September 2025. Click here to learn more! Applications must be in by June 13, 2025.

Two policing-related courses will be available in 2025-2026. 

  • Semester 1: Policing in Canada
  • Semester 2: Law and Administration of Justice

Registration deadline will be posted at a later date. To register, contact your school principal or career counsellor. 

Check out the course offerings for September 2025. Click here to learn more! Applications must be in by September 15, 2025. 

Details are still being finalized for the following course offering:

  • Second semester: Includes a theory component and a 60-hour practicum.

More information will be shared once available. Stay tuned for updates!

Keyano College will continue offering Workplace Readiness programs in the following areas:

  • Welding
  • Heavy Duty Mechanic Technician
  • Electrical

These programs will be available during the second semester of the 2025–2026 school year. Registration information will be shared soon. Stay tuned for updates!