Adult Literacy Program
For information:
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Program Overview
The Adult Literacy Program (ALP) will improve your reading, writing, numeracy, social, and communication skills through a variety of learning activities. You will also improve your use of technology and engage in problem solving, decision making, memory use, and critical thinking skill development. This program enables learners to be more knowledgeable, skilled, and confident in future employment and further education. Essential skills include the following:
- Reading
- Math
- Writing
- Computer literacy
- Document literacy
- Communication
- ALP is offered at six levels. Your course placement is based on a detailed assessment.
Career Potential
This program prepares students for further academic upgrading or skill training employment programs.
Admission Requirements
- Admission testing
- Admission interview
Tuition and Fees
Click here for 2008/2009 Tuition and Fees
Funding Your Education
Students in this program may be eligible for Alberta government funding including costs for tuition, books, and living expenses.
Course Listing (2008/09)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Hours |
Credits |
| ENGL-1000 |
Reading Enhancement |
125 |
5.0 |
| ENGL-1005 |
ASL/English Enhancement |
60 |
2.0 |
| ENGL-1100 |
English Strategies |
125 |
5.0 |
| MATH-1005 |
Core Numeracy |
48 |
2.0 |
| MATH-1006 |
Functional Numeracy |
48 |
2.0 |
| MATH-1008 |
Math Works |
96 |
4.0 |
| MATH-1100 |
Math Skills 1A |
96 |
4.0 |
| MATH-1101 |
Math Skills 1B |
96 |
4.0 |
| MATH-1200 |
Math Skills 2 |
96 |
4.0 |
| MATH-1904 |
Pre-Algebra |
125 |
5.0 |
| READ-1101 |
Reading Level 1 |
128 |
5.0 |
| READ-1102 |
Reading Level 1B |
128 |
5.0 |
| READ-1201 |
Reading Level 2 |
128 |
5.0 |
| READ-1202 |
Reading Level 2B |
128 |
5.0 |
| READ-1301 |
Reading Level 3 |
128 |
5.0 |
| READ-1302 |
Reading Level 3B |
128 |
5.0 |
| READ-1401 |
Reading Level 4 |
128 |
5.0 |
| READ-1402 |
Reading Level 4B |
128 |
5.0 |
| READ-1501 |
Reading Level 5 |
128 |
5.0 |
| READ-1502 |
Reading Level 5B |
128 |
5.0 |
| READ-1601 |
Reading Level 6 |
128 |
5.0 |
| SKIL-1101 |
Functional Literacy 1 |
96 |
4.0 |
| SKIL-1102 |
Functional Literacy 1B |
96 |
4.0 |
| SKIL-1201 |
Functional Literacy 2 |
96 |
4.0 |
| SKIL-1202 |
Functional Literacy 2B |
96 |
4.0 |
| SKIL-1301 |
Skill Development 3 |
96 |
4.0 |
| SKIL-1302 |
Skill Development 3B |
96 |
4.0 |
| SKIL-1401 |
Success Skills 4 |
96 |
4.0 |
| SKIL-1402 |
Success Skills 4B |
96 |
4.0 |
| SKIL-1501 |
Success Skills 5 |
96 |
4.0 |
| SKIL-1502 |
Success Skills 5B |
96 |
4.0 |
| SKIL-1601 |
Academic Skills 6 |
96 |
4.0 |
| SKIL-1602 |
Introduction to Social Studies |
96 |
4.0 |
| WRIT-1101 |
Writing Level 1 |
96 |
4.0 |
| WRIT-1102 |
Writing Level 1B |
96 |
4.0 |
| WRIT-1201 |
Writing Level 2 |
96 |
4.0 |
| WRIT-1202 |
Writing Level 2B |
96 |
4.0 |
| WRIT-1301 |
Writing Level 3 |
96 |
4.0 |
| WRIT-1302 |
Writing Level 3B |
96 |
4.0 |
| WRIT-1401 |
Writing Level 4 |
96 |
4.0 |
| WRIT-1402 |
Writing Level 4B |
96 |
4.0 |
| WRIT-1501 |
Writing Level 5 |
96 |
4.0 |
| WRIT-1502 |
Writing Level 5B |
96 |
4.0 |
| WRIT-1601 |
Writing Level 6 |
96 |
4.0 |
Last updated:
April 29, 2008
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