Dual Credit

Want a head start on college? With dual credit courses at Bow Valley College, you can take college-level classes while you’re still in high school. You’ll earn both high school and college credits, build skills you’ll use after graduation, and get a feel for what college is really like. It’s a smart way to feel more prepared and confident when you take your next step.

Courses are offered online as well as at our downtown Calgary campus.

Save money and time. Earn college credits now and reduce future costs.
Become familiar with what it’s like to study at a college.
Access supports, hands-on experiences, and small class sizes to support your success.
Discover your interests without delaying high school.
Build your confidence in transitioning from high school to post-secondary education once you graduate.

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Admission Requirements

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Dual Credit courses are recommended for students in grades 10, 11, and 12. Meet with your high school guidance counsellor to begin your application.
Design your high school timetable to accommodate the Dual Credit program.

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ANAT1101 - Anatomy and Physiology

This course is offered in the Practical Nurse Diploma and University Transfer

Program Dates: Summer (July)

Delivery: In person
Bow Valley College Downtown Calgary Campus

Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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ESPR1101 - Introduction to Esports

This course is offered in the Esports Business Management Diploma program

Program Dates: Term 2 (February to June)

Delivery: Online, synchronous
(Students and instructors meet online at specific times. Students attend class from any place.)

Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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ELCC1301 - Child Development

This course is offered in the Early Childhood Education and Development Certificate and Diploma program.

Successful completion of this course meets the educational requirement for the Level 1 Early Childhood Educator designation for employment in a daycare or preschool.

Program dates: Term 2 (February to June)

Delivery: Online, asynchronous
(Students and instructors participate online. There are no set meeting times.)

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HUCL1401- Medical Terminology

This course is offered in the Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk Certificate and Veterinary Assistant Certificate.

Program dates: Semester 1 (September to June)

Delivery: Online, asynchronous
(Students and instructors participate online. There are no set meeting times.)

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IDEC1103 - Principles & Elements of Design

This course is offered in the Interior Decorating Diploma program.

Program Dates: Term 2 (February to June)

Delivery: Online, synchronously
(Students and instructors meet online at specific times. Students attend class from any place.)