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Articulation Agreements
The NSCC is in discussion with a number of other post-secondary institutions in the Province and beyond about the transfer of individual and block credits. Our goal is to develop for our students mutually beneficial agreements which respect learning and the mastery of learning outcomes as portable educational building blocks appropriate to adult learners in a Portfolio College. This information is available for download or through Student Services at your campus.
Transfer of Credit to the NSCC
Students who have successfully completed the equivalent of a NSCC course at another post-secondary institution may apply for Transfer Credit. It is solely the student's responsibility to provide appropriate documentation from the other institution(s) to support the application for transfer credit. A demonstration of competency may also be required.
If you are interested in applying for transfer credits, you must submit your application to Student Services at your campus before August 20, 2011. Transfer credits will appear on your transcript as "CR."
NSCC Transcripts
Official transcripts will be sent directly to a designated employer or institution. Transcripts given directly to you will be marked "Unofficial" and may not be accepted as a true record by the receiving agency. The transcript is available through Student Services at your campus.
Transfer of NSCC Credits to a University
The NSCC has articulation agreements with a number of universities whereby graduates of specific NSCC programs are awarded credit for individual courses completed at the College. For example, credit for the Practical Nursing program awarded towards Nursing degree programs at Nova Scotia universities. The Dalhousie University website lists numerous NSCC courses, both past and current, for which transfer credit is given. For further information, contact your Student Services Office.
Transfer of Credits to and From CBU
NSCC and the Cape Breton University have a transfer agreement whereby students transferring between the University and the College can receive block credit if the transfer is between "like" programs, i.e. Business and Business, Technology and Technology, and Human Services and Community Services. Through this agreement, graduates of NSCC programs might enter a like CBU program and be eligible to complete a bachelor's degree within 15 months to two years. Similarly, graduates of CBU bachelor's programs might enter a like NSCC program at the second or third level, depending on prerequisites. Check with Student Services at your campus for more details on what credits apply.
Articulation With Memorial University
Another example of inter-institutional co-operation is the articulation of the NSCC's nationally accredited diploma of technology programs with Memorial University's Bachelor of Technology Program to provide access to the degree program for College graduates who meet the appropriate National Standard admission requirements defined by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB).
Memorial's Bachelor of Technology program is a full length undergraduate degree program consisting of a technical component and a component intended to provide a broad societal context for the technology, as well as business related skills and knowledge. Memorial University recognizes that those NSCC technology diploma programs that meet CTAB standards satisfy the requirements of the technical component. Graduates of such programs may meet the requirements for the Degree by successfully completing twelve courses (36 credit hours) offered by a number of the Memorial's faculties and schools, together with a technical project and report. The degree program is available through distance delivery, with all of the required courses, together with a number of elective choices, delivered using Internet-based technology.
Schools of Business - Articulation With Mount Saint Vincent University
NSCC - School of Business and Mount Saint Vincent University have reached an agreement which will enable successful graduates from The Business Administration and Tourism and Hospitality Management Diploma Programs to enter their third year of study in the four year Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management degree programs. Students may be required to take extra University credits depending on the concentration areas they took from the College. Check with Student Services at your campus for more details.
School of Health & Human Services - Articulation With Mount Saint Vincent University
NSCC - School of Health & Human Services and Mount Saint Vincent University have reached an agreement which will enable successful graduates from the Human Services - Child & Youth and Early Childhood Studies Programs to enter the Bachelor of Applied Arts (Child and Youth Study) with 50% of the degree requirements. Successful graduates from the Human Services - Therapeutic Recreation will be able to enter the Bachelor of Applied Arts (Family Studies and Gerontology) with 50% of the degree requirements. Students may be required to take extra University credits depending on the specific options chosen within the Baccalaureate program.
Health & Human Services - Articulation With Athabasca University
Graduates from the following NSCC School of Health & Human Services programs will receive 60 transfer credits to the 120 credit Bachelor of Professional Arts from Athabasca University.
- Early Childhood Studies
- Recreation Leadership
- Human Services - Addictions Counselling
- Human Services - Child & Youth
- Human Services - Correctional Services
- Human Services - Educational Support
- Human Services - Therapeutic Recreation
- Human Services - Interdisciplinary Studies
- Human Services - Residential & Vocational Services
Graduates from the former Protective Security, now Law and Security, Certificate program will receive 30 credits towards the Bachelor of Professional Arts.
Trades Training and Apprenticeship
Graduates of trade training programs at NSCC receive transfer credit for both technical training and time completed toward the appropriate trade upon registration in the Provincial Apprenticeship Training Program. A number of Technology programs are also eligible for transfer credit toward Apprenticeship Training.
Journeyperson Diploma
The NSCC Journeyperson diploma recognizes the accomplishments of graduates who have successfully completed an extensive portfolio of technical training, essential skills medication, and practical experience in a designated trade.
The Journeyperson diploma will be awarded at NSCC for the following Trades:
- Automotive Service Technician
- Carpenter
- Cook
- Construction Electrician
- Industrial Electrician
- Gas Fitter II
- Ironworker
- Machinist
- Oil Burner Mechanic
- Plumber
- Powerline Technician
- Steamfitter/Pipefitter
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Refrigeration and A/C Mechanic
- Welder
In order to be awarded the Journeyperson diploma students must successfully complete course-based apprenticeship training at NSCC, the Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification Examination and NSCC's employability skills and portfolio requirements.
Specific Requirements:
- Course requirements are listed in the training standards documents specific to each individual trade (16-32 courses depending on the program)
- Participants must pass the Department of Education, Certificate of Qualification examination, often referred to as Interprovincial certification.
- Complete or have credit for the following employability skills courses: Communications I (COMM 1227), Communications II (COMM 1228), Computer Applications I (COMP 1217), Computer Applications II (1218), and Portfolio.
Communication, computer, and portfolio courses will be available through NSCC's On-line Learning. Graduates of pre-employment programs may transfer credits towards the Journeyperson diploma. Residency requirement for credential: one-third of the courses must be completed through NSCC.
Application Procedure:
Candidates for the Journeyperson diploma can contact NSCC Admissions 1-866-679-6722 or e-mail .
High School Articulations
CollegePrep, through our Memoranda of Agreement with the Provinces' School Boards, has negotiated a high school course articulation agreement for students in high school who have completed ANT 11 and ANT 12 - using the Cisco Systems Semester I and Semester 2 curriculum. The School of Applied Arts and New Media recognizes these credits as Cisco I and Cisco II in all curricula employing these credentials and outcomes. Cisco I and II are currently core courses for the IT - Systems Management and Networking Programs, and are also required for entry into the Advanced Diploma, Computer Network Technician.
In addition, the NSCC School of Business has an articulation agreement that offers high school students who complete the Public School Program Tourism 11 course with a mark of at least 75%, a credit for the School's "Introduction to Tourism (TOUR 1000)" course.
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