Halton Dual Credits - HDSB

These Dual Credit courses are open to students of the Halton District School Board (HDSB) who are close to high school graduation.

Courses that are offered at specific high schools are only open to students who attend those high schools.

All registrations MUST be completed through your high school's Student Services or Guidance department. Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to see which option is best for you.

Below is a sample of the Dual Credits we have run in recent years.  Please contact your high school's Student Services of Guidance department to see which courses are currently available.

 

Please Note: Several program options and details are pending approval from the School College Work Initiative, Mohawk College, and local school boards.  Program information is subject to change without notice.

 

Fall Semester (September to January)

Trades and Technology - Motive Power

Location: Iroquois Ridge High School, Craig Kielburger Secondary School
Dates: September to January
Status: Registration open May to September - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to Iroquois Ridge High School and Craig Kielburger Secondary School students

College Credit 1: Internal Combustion Engines (MOTP10036)

Course Description: Examine components, design features and operating principles of the internal combustion engine. Perform disassembling and measuring of components following the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

College Pathways: Motive Power Fundamentals - 187, Motive Power Technician - 446

Career Pathways*: Parts Distribution, Automotive Mechanical Installers and Servicer, Motor Vehicle Assemblers, Inspectors and Tester Automotive Service Technician

Re-Engagement: Health & Wellness

Location: Aldershot School
Dates: Typically runs once per year: September to December

Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!

College Credit 1: Sport and Exercise Psychology (PSYC10016)

Course Description: The mind-body connection is an integral part in achieving high levels of performance within sport and exercise. Examine major theoretical perspectives in Sport and Exercise Psychology research. Various psychological skills are discussed and applied to enhance athletes, clients, or personal performance.

College Pathways: Health, Wellness and Fitness - 268

Career Pathways*: Supports success in college, leading to a wide variety of careers

 

Winter Semester (February to June)

Trades and Technology - Construction

Location: Mohawk College - Stoney Creek Campus
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open May to January - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!

College Credit 1: Introduction to Construction (BLDG10016)

Course Description: Get comfortable working with tools on plumbing, carpentry, and electrical projects. This course is great for people looking to build confidence working on home improvement or to discover a career in the skilled trades.

College Pathways: Various; this course is designed to give students experience in a variety of trades, which will help each student decide the best college or apprenticeship pathway for him or her

Career Pathways*: Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical

Trades and Technology - Construction and Welding

Location: Mohawk College - Stoney Creek Campus
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open May to January - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!

College Credit 1: Welding (WELD10207)

Course Description: Students will develop skills in basic oxy acetylene and stick welding.

College Pathways: Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Automation (Industrial Mechanic Millwright) - 413 - 473

Career Pathways*: Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Mechanical Engineering

New FNMI

Location:Details coming soon
Number of Students: 20
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open May to January - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!

Open ONLY to HDSB students

College Credit 1: FNMI Perspectives (INDS10030)

Course Description: Aboriginal & Western Perspectives is an introductory study of First Nations, Inuit and Metis focusing primarily on the Canadian context. Some of the social, economic and political topics include: past and recent history, effects of European arrival on native people and cultures, land claims and treaties, government policy towards First Nations peoples, self‐government and self‐determination and contemporary native issues.

College Pathways: General Arts and Science

Career Pathways*: Can lead to further education in a wide variety of fields, including Technology, Human Services, Social Sciences, Media Studies, and Business

Re-Engagement: Transportation

Location:Details coming soon
Number of Students: 20
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open May to January - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!

Open ONLY to HDSB students

Pathways to Human Services - MM Robinson

Location: M.M. Robinson High School
Dates: Typically runs once per year: February to June

Registration typically opens in Spring – Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to learn more and sign up!

College Credit 1: Introduction to Psychology (PSYCSS156)

Course Description: Explore the scientific study of mental processes and behaviour, including the concepts of normality and abnormality. Investigate the biological basis of human experience, sensation and perception, learning and memory, and the nature of consciousness. Examine personality theories, health and stress, and various psychological disorders, including their etiology and treatments.

College Pathways: Child and Youth Care, Counselling Techniques, Visual Arts - Advanced, General Education Elective; applies to a variety of college programs

Career Pathways*: Child and Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, Artist, Designer; can lead to further education in a wide variety of fields, including Human Services, Social Sciences, Media Studies, and Business

College Credit 2: Introduction to Health & Wellness (HLTH10081)

Course Description: Explore the seven basic dimensions of wellness. The social, intellectual, emotional, occupational, environmental, spiritual and physical components allow for the development of a balanced approach to lifestyle choices. Lifestyle choices have a direct impact on an individual's short and long term health potential. Discuss methods of achieving one's potential in each of the interrelated 

College Pathways: Health, Wellness and Fitness 

Career Pathways*: Health and Wellness Centres, Private Health Clubs, Fitness Training 

 

* Please Note: The Career Pathways listed typically require successful completion of a related postsecondary diploma, apprenticeship, or degree and may require further certification. Career Pathways are NOT limited to the options listed here.

 

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