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Pathway to Post Secondary

The Pathway to Post-Secondary Education (PPSE) certificate program provides individuals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed for success in post-secondary studies. Designed for diverse backgrounds and educational goals, the program enhances academic abilities and fosters student independence.

PPSE emphasizes essential academic and personal competencies, with courses focused on academic reading, writing, and basic mathematics. Additionally, it supports students in identifying career goals, navigating UCN systems, and developing effective learning strategies.

Students can enroll full-time or part-time and choose courses that suit their learning needs with guidance from an Academic Advisor. To earn the PPSE certificate, students must complete 31 credit hours with a 2.0 GPA. Those who complete 15 credit hours (three core and two elective courses) will receive a Statement of Participation.

Obtain:

  • Post-secondary Education Certificate for 31 Credit Hours & minimum 2.0 GPA

OR

  • Pathways to Post-Secondary Education Statement of Participation
    • 15 credit hours completed including 3 core courses [9 credit hours] and 2 elective courses [6 credit hours]

Fees: Application & Applicable Fees

Career Opportunities: expand opportunities to engage in post-secondary education with enhanced academic skills & learning strategies

Who Is Eligible:

  • Grade 12 High School Diploma
  • 19 Years of Age or Older
  • Seeking to enhance academic skills for college or university studies after being away from academic studies for a period of time
  • Requiring support to transition into post-secondary education
  • Looking to apply to college as a mature student

Learning Outcomes

  • Develop foundational academic skills required in most post-secondary programs.
  • Acquire learning strategies and knowledge to navigate the post-secondary environment.
  • Use self-knowledge for success in post-secondary studies.

Admissions Requirements

  • Grade 12 high school diploma
  • Mature student To apply, individuals will complete a UCN application form.
  • Application forms are available at UCN The Pas and Thompson campuses, as well as at the UCN Education and Training Centres.

Who Should Apply?

  • Those who want to enhance their academic and readiness skills before entering college or university studies.
  • Those returning to education after being away from academic studies for some time.
  • Those who plan to apply to college or university as a “mature” student.
  • Those who want a supported transition to post-secondary education.

Delivery Models

Courses Offered

Course ID Course Name
MTL.1050Introduction to Academic Reading & Writing 1
MTL.1060Introduction to Academic Reading & Writing 2
MTL.1070Introduction to Post-Secondary Mathematics
MTL.1100Pathways to Success: Learning & Classroom Achievement 1
MTL.1110Pathways to Success: Learning & Classroom Achievement 2
MTL.1120Pathways to Success: Setting My Own Journey 1
MTL.1130Pathways to Success: Setting My Own Journey 2
MTL.1080Technology for Learning 1
MTL.1140Understanding Our Historical Roots in the North
ABS.1001Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci Isihtwawina

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