The BPA-HS is a degree-completion program that brings together your knowledge from education and work in the human services fields (early childhood, child and youth care, all areas of counselling, services to persons living with disabilities, child care education, rehabilitation, social services, and corrections, to name a few) with the field's theory and research to complete a university degree.

Entry Requirements

• graduates of an approved two-year human services related diploma;
• graduates of a previous undergraduate university degree in an unrelated discipline (with at least one year of professional practice relevant to the Human Services major); or,
• students with a minimum of two years of university-level coursework (with at least one year of professional practice relevant to the Human Services major).

Other Fees

• $115 Application Fees

• $180 Learning Resources Fee (per 3 credit course)

• $9 Students' Union (per 3 credit course)

• $2 Alumni Relations (per 3 credit course)

• $334 Out of Country fee (For international students per 3 credit course)

• $100 Evaluation Fee

• $100 Examination rebooking fee

• $100 Late examination request fee

• $50 Multiple examination fee

• $165 Per Extension Fee

Notes

• Coursework and credentials must have been obtained from a college, university, or institute of technology approved by Athabasca University. Individuals who have questions about the eligibility of their previous education for admission are strongly encouraged to contact the program coordinator.
Students are strongly encouraged to plan an individualized program of study to
• Consolidate and formalize their previous learning
• Build on their existing knowledge
• Broaden their knowledge base
• Explore areas of interest, and
• Prepare themselves for future education and career choices.
Plan your program of study carefully to ensure that you meet all of the degree requirements. A maximum of 12 credits may be completed at the 200 level including any 200-level courses in the required common core. You must also complete a minimum of 18 credits at the 400 level, including at least 9 credits in Human Services.
Some students may qualify for
• A maximum of 60 credits of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) towards entry to this program, or,
• A maximum of 30 credits may be awarded toward the remaining credits in the program.

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Offered by Athabasca University’s School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS), the Bachelor of Science Major in Computing and Information Systems program (BScCIS) is designed for students who wish to be competent in developing and utilizing computer-based systems in business, education, and other fields requiring the processing, utilization, and management of information.
Graduates of the BScCIS program will possess the requisite knowledge and skills in the analysis, design and implementation of computer-based information systems for various organizations. Students may specialize in a particular area of Computing and Information Systems by taking recommended elective courses, which can be found at the SCIS homepage. Athabasca University has also developed program learning outcomes that describe the career options that may be available to you upon graduation.

Entry Requirements

• Athabasca University may grant transfer credit for individual computer science courses that were completed more than five years ago if proof of currency in the field is provided in the form of a current resumé and letter(s) of employment. The letter(s) of employment need to show evidence of activity in this field over the five-year period prior to the request of the transfer credit. Other evidence may be accepted if the letter and the resumé cannot be supplied. Science courses that are over 10 years old will be accepted for transfer credit if evidence of employment in a Science or Engineering field is supplied. Visit the Transfer Credit Services website for more information regarding transfer credit time limits in relation to SCIS programs.
• Preparatory (100-level) courses cannot be used to fulfill the requirements of this degree.
• Precluded Courses: Students cannot receive credit for COMP 203 or COMP 220 in this program.
Students will be exempted from the English Writing Skills Requirement (ENGL 255) if they have met one of the following criteria:
• have a grade of B- (70 per cent) or better in an Athabasca University English course above the preparatory (100) level, or
• Receive transfer credit for an English course in which a grade of B- (70 per cent) or better was achieved.
• The exemption must be replaced with a 3-credit course in any discipline at the junior/senior (200 to 400) level.

Other Fees

• $115 Application Fees

• $180 Learning Resources Fee (per 3 credit course)

• $9 Students' Union (per 3 credit course)

• $2 Alumni Relations (per 3 credit course)

• $334 Out of Country fee (For international students per 3 credit course)

• $100 Evaluation Fee

• $100 Examination rebooking fee

• $100 Late examination request fee

• $50 Multiple examination fee

• $165 Per Extension Fee

Notes

• Students who hold a recognized first degree and who wish to obtain an AU undergraduate degree in a different subject area, must apply under the second undergraduate degree regulations.

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The Bachelor of Science Human Science major is offered by Athabasca University’s Centre for Science. The program is designed for students who are pursuing a concentration in Human Science. This program is particularly suited for individuals who wish to continue professional careers in health sciences, research and development, and biodiagnostics, to name several areas.
The BScHS degree major will enable students to customize their area of interest by taking courses from electives in human science and other disciplines. Students who hold an approved college diploma in a health-oriented field may be given up to 60 credits towards the BScHS degree.

Entry Requirements

• If you satisfy one of the following, you are not required to take ENGL 255. However, you must replace the three credits in order to satisfy the program’s credit requirement.
• Have a grade of B- (70 per cent) or better in an Athabasca University English course above the preparatory (100) level;
• Receive credit for an English course in which a grade of B- or better was achieved.

Other Fees

• $115 Application Fees

• $180 Learning Resources Fee (per 3 credit course)

• $9 Students' Union (per 3 credit course)

• $2 Alumni Relations (per 3 credit course)

• $334 Out of Country fee (For international students per 3 credit course)

• $100 Evaluation Fee

• $100 Examination rebooking fee

• $100 Late examination request fee

• $50 Multiple examination fee

• $165 Per Extension Fee

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Today, the AU MBA is Canada’s largest executive MBA program, and has earned a place among the top MBAs in the world.
Our powerful collaborative learning environment has stood the test of time. The AU online Executive MBA helps you develop the comprehensive advanced management skills you need for success in any sector—without putting the rest of your life on hold.

Entry Requirements

• You have an undergraduate degree from an accredited university plus at least THREE years of managerial experience, OR
• You hold an accepted professional designation and at least FIVE years of managerial experience OR
• You have at least EIGHT to TEN years of progressively responsible managerial experience.
• Applicants must be proficient in the English language and confirm access to a computer system that meets the program's requirements.

Successful completion of a degree program at an accredited post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction; proof that the instruction for the degree was in English may be required;
A grade of 70% or higher in an Athabasca University undergraduate or equivalent level English course that is recognized by the faculty/centre;
Successful completion as a non-program student of a number of Athabasca University courses as determined by the faculty/centre;
Most recent official score, taken within the last two years, of any of the following:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and obtain a minimum score of 550 (on the written test) or 80 (on the Internet-based test);
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and obtain a minimum score of 6.0;
Michigan English Language Battery (MELAB) test and obtain a score of 80;
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) and obtain a minimum score of 60.

Other Fees

• $200 Application fees

• $800 Admission fees

• $350 Course withdrawal processing fee

• $250 Comprehensive examination fee (repeats)

• $100 Program transfer fee

• $13 AU Graduate Student Association Fee (per credit)

• $250 Per Course Western Deans' Agreement administration fee (non-AU visiting students)

• $250 Transfer Credit Evaluation Fee

• $500 Continuation fee

Notes

Application package requires:
• RESUME
• REFERENCES
• ESSAY
• TRANSCRIPTS
• ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
• APPLICATIONS FEES

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The 36-credit Master of Counselling (MC) program is a distributed learning, master's program designed to meet the graduate academic requirements for the career paths of professional counsellors or counselling psychologists. The program incorporates core and specialization courses that will ensure you attain competency in the fundamentals of counselling psychology as well as a particular area of specialization. All core program components follow a delivery model of face-to-face, online discussions, teleconferencing, and videoconferencing.

Entry Requirements

• An undergraduate (baccalaureate) degree, normally four years
• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in the last 10 full course equivalents (60 credits).
• A minimum of three courses* (nine credits) in psychology or educational psychology, including:
• A course in developmental psychology (3 credits)
• A course in learning psychology (3 credits)
• A course in counselling theories or personality theories (3 credits).

Successful completion of a degree program at an accredited post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction; proof that the instruction for the degree was in English may be required;
A grade of 70% or higher in an Athabasca University undergraduate or equivalent level English course that is recognized by the faculty/centre;
Successful completion as a non-program student of a number of Athabasca University courses as determined by the faculty/centre;
Most recent official score, taken within the last two years, of any of the following:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and obtain a minimum score of 550 (on the written test) or 80 (on the Internet-based test);
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and obtain a minimum score of 6.0;
Michigan English Language Battery (MELAB) test and obtain a score of 80;
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) and obtain a minimum score of 60.

Other Fees

• $150 Application fees

• $800 Admission fees

• $350 Course withdrawal processing fee

• $100 Non-program application fee (non-refundable) required only once and waived if previously an AU student

• $75 Letter of Permission fee

• $634 Program fee per semester

Notes

For some areas of specialization within the program, additional background courses are either strongly recommended or required. Please pay particular attention to background courses for the following areas of specialization:
• Counseling Psychology
• Art Therapy
Preference is given in the admissions process to applicants who have two years or more of full-time experience in counseling or a related field.
Successful applicants are required to participate in a six-week online orientation before the start of the program. Failure to successfully complete the orientation may result in withdrawal of the offer of admission.

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