Athabasca University Viewbook 2010

3Welcome to your AU Viewbook, your view to a closer look at Athabasca

University, Canadas top distance education and online learning university.

We know your life is busy, so weve prepared this convenient guide that

summarizes the more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree, diploma

and certificate programs AU offers.

Please take some time to explore the pages that follow and find the university

solutions that suit you best.

To learn specific details about the more than 700 AU courses available, be sure

to visit athabascau.ca.

We look forward to helping you stand out as you pursue your educational goals.

CHECk out tHE viEw at au

AU oPenness 2

AU sTUdenT sArA 3

AU flexibiliTy 4

AU sTUdenT Pheonix 5

AU innoVATion 6

AU Professor jAy smiTh 7

AU exCellenCe 8

AU sTUdenT mArC 9

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREEs 10

ArTs 12

bUsiness 14

ComPUTing And informATion sysTems 16

generAl sTUdies 18

heAlTh AdminisTrATion 20

VieWbook ContEnts

hUmAn resoUrCes And lAboUr relATions 22

nUrsing 24

ProfessionAl ArTs 26

sCienCe 28

GRADUATE PROGRAMs 30

ArTs 32

bUsiness 34

CoUnselling 36

disTAnCe edUCATion 38

nUrsing And heAlTh sTUdies 40

informATion sysTems 42

CERTifiCATEs AND DiPlOMAs 44

AU sTUdenT sebAsTiAn 46

AU sTUdenT ChrisTine 47

nexT sTePs 48

3Welcome to your AU Viewbook, your view to a closer look at Athabasca

University, Canadas top distance education and online learning university.

We know your life is busy, so weve prepared this convenient guide that

summarizes the more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree, diploma

and certificate programs AU offers.

Please take some time to explore the pages that follow and find the university

solutions that suit you best.

To learn specific details about the more than 700 AU courses available, be sure

to visit athabascau.ca.

We look forward to helping you stand out as you pursue your educational goals.

CHECk out tHE viEw at au

AU oPenness 2

AU sTUdenT sArA 3

AU flexibiliTy 4

AU sTUdenT Pheonix 5

AU innoVATion 6

AU Professor jAy smiTh 7

AU exCellenCe 8

AU sTUdenT mArC 9

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREEs 10

ArTs 12

bUsiness 14

ComPUTing And informATion sysTems 16

generAl sTUdies 18

heAlTh AdminisTrATion 20

VieWbook ContEnts

hUmAn resoUrCes And lAboUr relATions 22

nUrsing 24

ProfessionAl ArTs 26

sCienCe 28

GRADUATE PROGRAMs 30

ArTs 32

bUsiness 34

CoUnselling 36

disTAnCe edUCATion 38

nUrsing And heAlTh sTUdies 40

informATion sysTems 42

CERTifiCATEs AND DiPlOMAs 44

AU sTUdenT sebAsTiAn 46

AU sTUdenT ChrisTine 47

nexT sTePs 48

AThAbAsCA UniVersiTy VieWbook

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AU doesnt close the doors on your educational pursuits. We make sure theyre

wide open. Thats because our philosophy is to remove geographical, financial,

social and cultural barriers that limit post-secondary access. in fact, we guarantee

access to university-level study to anyone 16 years of age or over.

As Canadas open University, we provide many opportunities for students to

pursue a post-secondary education. if youre from another university in Canada,

you may want to pick up AU courses to be used as credit at your home university.

or if youre thinking about an AU degree, your two-year diploma can count for

two years of credit toward your degree.

AU is also open to growth, having doubled our student numbers over a six-

year period. We proudly serve over 37,000 students per year in 87 countries

worldwide. And since 1970 more than 260,000 students have registered at AU.

so why not be the next person to pursue your educational dreams

at AU? your spot has been reserved!

au opEnnEss: FEEl FrEE to pursuE your EduCational drEams

AU student sara in london, England

AThAbAsCA UniVersiTy VieWbook

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AU doesnt close the doors on your educational pursuits. We make sure theyre

wide open. Thats because our philosophy is to remove geographical, financial,

social and cultural barriers that limit post-secondary access. in fact, we guarantee

access to university-level study to anyone 16 years of age or over.

As Canadas open University, we provide many opportunities for students to

pursue a post-secondary education. if youre from another university in Canada,

you may want to pick up AU courses to be used as credit at your home university.

or if youre thinking about an AU degree, your two-year diploma can count for

two years of credit toward your degree.

AU is also open to growth, having doubled our student numbers over a six-

year period. We proudly serve over 37,000 students per year in 87 countries

worldwide. And since 1970 more than 260,000 students have registered at AU.

so why not be the next person to pursue your educational dreams

at AU? your spot has been reserved!

au opEnnEss: FEEl FrEE to pursuE your EduCational drEams

AU student sara in london, England

AThAbAsCA UniVersiTy VieWbook

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once upon a time, you couldnt use the words university and flexible in the

same sentence. Well thats not the case any more. AU is structured to fit the

specific needs of your lifestyle. so its education on your terms, not ours.

Theres no need to worry about an old-fashioned application deadline, and all

the anxiety that comes with it. With monthly start times and AUs continuous

enrolment philosophy, you enter your area of study when youre ready.

AU flexibility also means you can experience all the advantages of a traditional

university in a non-traditional setting like your home, office, cabin or wherever

you may find yourself.

And once you get started, you can keep right on studying. more than 90 per cent

of AU students study all year around. And theres no need to sacrifice your career

for your education81 per cent of AU students work while studying for their

degrees.

au FlExibility: yourE uniquE, and so is your sCHEdulE

AU student Phoenix in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

AThAbAsCA UniVersiTy VieWbook

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once upon a time, you couldnt use the words university and flexible in the

same sentence. Well thats not the case any more. AU is structured to fit the

specific needs of your lifestyle. so its education on your terms, not ours.

Theres no need to worry about an old-fashioned application deadline, and all

the anxiety that comes with it. With monthly start times and AUs continuous

enrolment philosophy, you enter your area of study when youre ready.

AU flexibility also means you can experience all the advantages of a traditional

university in a non-traditional setting like your home, office, cabin or wherever

you may find yourself.

And once you get started, you can keep right on studying. more than 90 per cent

of AU students study all year around. And theres no need to sacrifice your career

for your education81 per cent of AU students work while studying for their

degrees.

au FlExibility: yourE uniquE, and so is your sCHEdulE

AU student Phoenix in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

AThAbAsCA UniVersiTy VieWbook

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fresh thinking means providing learning solutions tailor-made for the courses

youre taking. At AU, courses are delivered in a variety of ways, from online to

print-based to teleconferencing and video. Were also researching the delivery

of course materials using mobile devices.

Post-Diploma ProgramsAUs post-diploma degree programs let students

with a two or three year diploma from recognized accredited post-secondary

institutions receive blocks of transfer credit for their diplomas. often, approved

two-year diplomas in an area directly related to an AU degree program can

receive two years of credit (60 credits).

PlARyou may be eligible for additional credits through AUs Prior learning

Assessment and recognition process. PlAr awards credits for learning you

have acquired from non-formal education such as work and life experience, job

training, and workshops.

Another innovation is the AU Press, launched in 2008. This is Canadas 21st

century university press, where research and knowledge is disseminated online

through digital media as well as print.

au innovation: nEw idEas, nEw tECHnology,nEw lEarning solutions

Dr. Jay smith in Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaDr. Jay smith in

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

AThAbAsCA UniVersiTy VieWbook

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fresh thinking means providing learning solutions tailor-made for the courses

youre taking. At AU, courses are delivered in a variety of ways, from online to

print-based to teleconferencing and video. Were also researching the delivery

of course materials using mobile devices.

Post-Diploma ProgramsAUs post-diploma degree programs let students

with a two or three year diploma from recognized accredited post-secondary

institutions receive blocks of transfer credit for their diplomas. often, approved

two-year diplomas in an area directly related to an AU degree program can

receive two years of credit (60 credits).

PlARyou may be eligible for additional credits through AUs Prior