How long is the Communications in Professional Writing, Bachelor of Applied at Grant MacEwan Community College?
4 Years, 2 Year Diploma Exit or 4 Year Applied Degree

What you need to get in to the Communications in Professional Writing, Bachelor of Applied at Grant MacEwan Community College?
Regular Admission-To be evaluated through the Office of the Registrar. Applicants must achieve a minimum overall average of 65 percent in the following high school courses with no course grade lower than 50 percent: 1. ELA 30-1 2. Language at the 30-level (other than English) OR Pure Mathematics 30 OR one Group A, B or C course 3. Group A or B course 4. Group C course 5. Group A or C course (or Group B if it was not used in #3) Notes: A maximum of two Group B's can be used but not from the same discipline. Specific university-level courses, with a minimum grade of C-, may be used to substitute for course deficiencies only under the following circumstances: 6 credits of university-level English in lieu of ELA 30-1, 6 credits of university-level Language other than English in lieu of a group A course (all 6 credits must be the same language). Applicants presenting nine or more post-secondary credits must achieve a minimum AGPA* of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Mature Admission-To be evaluated through the Office of the Registrar. Applicants must be 20 years of age or older and out of full time high school at least one year by the beginning of the intake term. Applicants must present: 65 percent in ELA 30-1 OR C- in ENGL 111 (or equivalent). Applicants presenting nine or more post-secondary credits must achieve a minimum AGPA* of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Note: All Admission Categories *Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) The AGPA is calculated on the most recent 24 credits of post-secondary work. The coursework for an entire term will be used to calculate AGPA where the break point for 24 credits falls during that term. Six-credit courses that span both the Fall and Winter terms are considered winter courses, and six-credit courses that span both the Spring and Summer terms are considered summer courses in these cases. Less than 9 post-secondary credits: If an applicant presents fewer than nine credits of post-secondary work, it will not be calculated for admission purposes. 9- 24 post-secondary credits: For applicants who have attempted between nine and 24 credits of post-secondary work, the AGPA is based on all post-secondary credits attempted. Applicants with an AGPA below 2.0 on the 4.0 scale who have been out of school for at least three calendar years will be considered for admission by either the regular or mature admission requirements. In this circumstance only, the AGPA is disregarded for admission purposes. Other Admission Criteria-To be evaluated through the Program office. Applicable to all admission categories. Applicants must submit a portfolio and complete an aptitude and proficiency test. Portfolio applicants must submit three writing samples, between 250 and 500 words each. All unpublished portfolio samples must be typed and double-spaced with the author's name on each page. One of these samples may be creative writing. A minimum grade of 65 percent is required. Aptitude and Proficiency Test (a written test) applicants must achieve with a minimum grade of 65 percent.

For more information on the Communications in Professional Writing, Bachelor of Applied at Grant MacEwan Community College
(780) 497-5140

Does the :program offer a Coop?
No

Distance Education Available:
No

What type of learning environment should I expect in the Communications in Professional Writing, Bachelor of Applied?
In Class Study