Unique Pathways & Off-campus Education
Dual Credit - Producing Horticulture Crops
Overview
Producing Horticulture Crops (HRT1700) provides an introduction to horticulture crop production opportunities, including producing food crops in a modified environment, examining the tools and equipment used in the industry, and developing a land use plan for a horticulture crop production business.
Participation in this course could lead to the following career pathways:
- Horticulture Technician
- Horticulture Technologist
- Crop Management
See example
course outline and the Olds College
Dual Credit Student Tip Sheetfor information about being a Olds Dual Credit student.
Program Benefits
-
Get a jump start on your post-secondary education while in high school
- Build confidence through developing learning strategies and skills that support your learning transitions
- Learn about on-going opportunities and experience post-secondary learning
- Taught by an experienced instructor who are connected to industry and support students in making meaningful connections to career pathways
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 during the program
- Have a strong interest to explore a pathway in natural sciences
- Are excited about taking a post-secondary course through an online environment
- have completed the following pre-requisite courses:
- ELA 10-1 or ELA 10-2 (minimum 65%)
- Science 10
Program Delivery and Location
- This course is delivered fully online and the learning is asynchronous:
- students learn on their own schedule, accessing the lectures and reading materials independently, however
- students must meet all course assignment, quiz and test deadlines
Program Dates
- Semester 2 - February to May 2023
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.
Program Partner
Application Deadline:
Applications for Winter 2025 are not yet available. Please check back in Fall 2024.
