Youth in Transition
(This program is currently under review and may change structure for 2010/11)
To Apply / For more information:
Youth in Transition Program
780.644.6740 or 1.866.534.7218 ext. 6740 or
- Daytime classes
- Starts every 8 weeks
- Weekly YMCA program in Term 1 and Term 2
- Downtown Edmonton campus
Program Overview
This full-time program focuses on increasing academic and personal communication skills for ESL (English as a second language) youth, ages 17 to 25, who wish to transition into an adult learning post-secondary environment. The curriculum and projects are high interest and fast-paced.
Admission Requirements
- Assessed below a Grade 9 academic level
- First language other than English
- Intake interview with a coordinator
- Able to cover own living expenses
Progression
Students must attain a pass grade in each course to progress to the next level of YIT.
Funding Your Education
This program is funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Tuition is free to those who qualify.
Course Listing (2010/11)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Hours |
Credits |
| Reading Courses |
| CRRE 1010 |
Critical Reading 1 |
140 |
6.0 |
| CRRE 1020 |
Critical Reading 2 |
140 |
6.0 |
| CRRE 1030 |
Critical Reading 3 |
70 |
3.0 |
| ESRE 1010 |
Essential Reading 1 |
140 |
6.0 |
| ESRE 1020 |
Essential Reading
2 |
140 |
6.0 |
| ESRE 1030 |
Essential Reading 3 |
70 |
3.0 |
| FNRE 1010 |
Foundational Reading 1 |
140 |
6.0 |
| FNRE 1020 |
Foundational Reading 2 |
140 |
6.0 |
| FNRE 1030 |
Foundational Reading 3 |
70 |
3.0 |
| Writing Courses |
| CRWR 1010 |
Critical Writing 1 |
140 |
6.0 |
| CRWR 1020 |
Critical Writing 2 |
140 |
6.0 |
| CRWR 1030 |
Critical Writing 3 |
70 |
3.0 |
| ESWR 1010 |
Essential Writing 1 |
140 |
6.0 |
| ESWR 1020 |
Essential Writing
2 |
140 |
6.0 |
| ESWR 1030 |
Essential Writing 3 |
70 |
3.0 |
| FNWR 1010 |
Foundational Writing 1 |
140 |
6.0 |
| FNWR 1020 |
Foundational Writing 2 |
140 |
6.0 |
| FNWR 1030 |
Foundational Writing 3 |
70 |
3.0 |
| Language Courses |
| EHLA 1010 |
Enhanced Language 1 |
64 |
3.0 |
| EHLA 1020 |
Enhanced Language 2 |
64 |
3.0 |
| EHLA 1030 |
Enhanced Language
3 |
32 |
1.0 |
| Skills Development Courses |
| PRSS 1010 |
Preparation for Success 1 |
32 |
1.0 |
| PRSS 1020 |
Preparation for Success 2 |
32 |
1.0 |
| PRSS 1030 |
Preparation for Success 3 |
24 |
1.0 |
| FNSS 1010 |
Foundations for Success 1 |
32 |
1.0 |
| FNSS 1020 |
Foundations for Success 2 |
32 |
1.0 |
| FNSS 1030 |
Foundations for Success 3 |
24 |
1.0 |
| SKSS 1010 |
Skills for Success 1 |
32 |
1.0 |
| SKSS 1020 |
Skills for Success
2 |
32 |
1.0 |
| SKSS 1030 |
Skills for Success
3 |
24 |
1.0 |
| Math Courses |
| YITM 1011 |
Youth Math 1A |
64 |
3.0 |
| YITM 1012 |
Youth Math 1B |
64 |
3.0 |
| YITM 1013 |
Youth Math 1C |
64 |
3.0 |
| YITM 1021 |
Youth Math 2A |
64 |
3.0 |
| YITM 1022 |
Youth Math 2B |
64 |
3.0 |
| YITM 1023 |
Youth Math 2C |
64 |
3.0 |
| YITM 1031 |
Youth Math 3A |
32 |
1.0 |
| YITM 1032 |
Youth Math 3B |
32 |
1.0 |
| YITM 1033 |
Youth Math 3C |
32 |
1.0 |
Last updated:
May 29, 2010
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