Unique Pathways & Off-campus Education
Dual Credit - Introduction to Indigenous Studies
Through this course offered at Mount Royal University, Introduction to Indigenous Studies 1101, students will explore and apply their understanding of the relationship between Canada’s Indigenous population and mainstream culture. This course asks students to engage in self-reflection, comparing historical and contemporary perspectives, engage with a wide range of relevant literature, independent study, critical discussion and assignments that focus on cross-cultural understanding. This course is highly appealing to students interested in Indigenous Studies and engaging in Reconciliatory action.
See example course outline.
Program Benefits
- Upon successful completion, students will receive 5, 3000 level CTS credits and 3 Mount Royal University post-secondary credits
- Complete a university course (and earn university credits!) while still in high school
- Experience post-secondary learning on campus while engaging with peers and post-secondary instructors in the field of Indigenous Studies
- Learn through a blend of in class instruction and land-based field trips
5 Credits, 30 level CTS
and
3 post-secondary credits
Student Eligibility
Open to CBE high school students who:
- Are in grades 11 or 12 as of June 2023
- Are committed to the academic rigor of a university course
- Can arrange their own transportation to and from Mount Royal University for the duration of the course
- Are excited about taking a post-secondary course
- Pre-requisite/Co-requisite requirements:
- Students must be on track or have completed English 20-1 with a minimum of 60%
Program Delivery & Location
- In-person
- Mount Royal University (4825 Mt Royal Gate SW, Calgary)
Program Dates
- September – December, 2023
- Monday and Wednesday | 9:00 am- 10:30 am
- If required, students are encouraged to apply for a CBe-Learn course to work on in the mornings when they are not in the Indigenous Studies course to support their requirements for high school graduation. Please contact your guidance counselor to arrange this.
Considerations
- Students must have space in their full year timetable to accommodate the program delivery, location, and dates indicated below.
- Students must submit a
personal learning schedule with their application (see application checklist for details).
- Students must be registered as a full-time student, taking at least one course at their home high school each semester(work experience excluded).
- Students will be expected to communicate with both their CBE supervising teacher and course instructor regularly.
How to Apply
- Read through the course(s) and/or program(s) of interest.
- Review program choice with your school Off-campus Coordinator and/or Guidance Counsellor for program readiness and timetabling concerns.
- You are highly encouraged to attend the
Unique Pathways Information Night to ask questions of our program partners and determine if the program is a good fit for you. Connect with your Off-campus Coordinator or Guidance counsellor if you are unable to attend.
- Download and fill in the Dual Credit Application Form Package when available.
- Refer to the application checklist and ensure all items are complete.
- Book an appointment with your Off-campus Coordinator and/or Guidance Counselor before the deadline to complete your application, including signatures from all parties.
- The school will submit the application to Unique Pathways on your behalf.
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Application Deadline
Applications for Summer and Fall 2025 are not yet available. Please check back in March 2025!
