Northwestern Polytechnic has announced two new diplomas through the School of Applied Science and Technology as the school continues its efforts to localize education in Grande Prairie.
During the Fall 2024 semester, students will be able to pursue diplomas in University Arts or University Biological Sciences at the Grande Prairie campus.
NWP Provost and Vice-President Academic Dr. Terry Kowalchuk says the choice to offer the two programs comes from a place of localizing education, and providing flexibility for students who wish to complete their education in GP.
“Students can now choose to complete a two-year diploma locally, or carry-on through NWP’s existing collaborative University Transfer program as they work towards an undergraduate degree with one of our partner post-secondaries,” he says.
Due to the change, students will now have the option to receive a credential without leaving the region, removing any barriers that students have previously faced in their education.
Additionally, NWP is the only post-secondary institution in the region offering University Arts and Biological Sciences programs in this way, which the school says will serve to benefit local learners on their journey to work in the Peace Country.
Registration opened up on June 11th for both programs, and interested individuals can visit NWP’s website for additional registration information.
