University Studies Diploma

The University Studies Diploma program at Portage College is for students looking to take a full-time program. The Program offers a range of transferable university courses that provide students with a foundation for pursuing further studies and career preparation in selected areas of Science, Arts, Health, Business, Education, and Human Services.

Students can select courses to meet their individual needs, bridge into diploma programs at Portage College, or transfer credits to other institutions, including universities.

Course credits are transferable to universities and colleges in Alberta.

To graduate with a University Studies Diploma, students must complete 60 credits according to the following requirements:

• A minimum of six credits of Junior level English: English 106 and English 108
• Six credits in Science: Biology; Chemistry; Earth & Atmospheric Sciences; Mathematics; or a combination thereof.
• Six credits in Humanities: Senior-level English; History; Philosophy; Religious Studies or a combination thereof.
• A maximum of 42 credits at the 100 junior level

Please check individual course delivery with our student advisors.

Spring 2023 Course Listing

• Gender Age & Culture
• Personality Psychology
• Intro To Comp Programming (Java)
• Intro To Computing And Info Systems
• Introductory Composition
• Introduction To Statistics & Research Methods
• Introduction To Web Programming
• Myth & Folklore: Children's Literature
• Sociology Of Aging
• Sociology Of Deviance And Conformity

Fall 2023 Course Listing

• Abnormal Psychology
• Career Internship 1
• Career Internship 2
• Cree Language
• Computer Science Coding And Robotics
• Criminology
• Communications For Health Professionals
• Human Anatomy
• Introduction To Calculus I
• Introduction To Cell Biology
• Introduction To Drama And To Poetry
• Introduction To Earth Sciences: Geology & Geomorphology
• Introduction To The History Of Western Art I
• Introduction To The Profession Of Teaching
• Introduction To Sociology
• Introduction To Web Programming
• Intro To Computer Programming
• Intro To Computing And Info Systems
• Introductory Chemistry I
• Introductory Composition
• Introductory Psychology
• Personality Psychology
• Personal Health & Wellness
• Physiology I
• Race & Racism In The Modern World
• The Early Modern World
• Visual Arts I - Drawing

Graduates of our Univerity Programs are able to continue their studies in a degree programming such as a Bachelor of Arts, Business, Education, Science, Social Work, or Nursing.

Our University Transfer program also supports working professionals who need a university degree for career advancement.