{"id":216,"date":"2025-07-02T15:02:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T19:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/?page_id=216"},"modified":"2026-02-27T13:15:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:15:17","slug":"dualcredit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/programs\/dualcredit\/","title":{"rendered":"Dual Credit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NWSS dual credit programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>New Westminster Secondary School offers dual credit opportunities for students to earn both secondary and post-secondary credits, with tuition covered by the district. Explore pathways in healthcare, science and technology, creative technology, design, skilled trades, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applying for dual credit programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students may apply for a dual credit program by submitting an application to Mrs. Tammy McArthur. Please complete the following form by <strong>Tuesday, March 31, 2026,<\/strong> print, and return to Mrs. McArthur&#8217;s mailbox in the NWSS counselling office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/02\/SD40Application.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/02\/SD40Application.pdf\">Apply now for a dual credit program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Douglas College Healthcare Partnership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students may take up to six university-transferable courses from January to August of their Grade 12 year for the AF programs. For MOA, Grade 12 students complete the entire certificate full-time from September to April. These courses provide both graduation and post-secondary credit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"354\" height=\"204\" src=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/Douglas-College-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/Douglas-College-Logo.jpg 354w, https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/Douglas-College-Logo-300x173.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Available pathways<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Academic Foundations for Potential Nursing Applicants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic Foundations for Potential Psychiatric Nursing Applicants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic Foundations for Potential Health Information Management Applicants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical Office Administration Certificate (with practicum)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simon Fraser University School of Interactive Arts &amp; Technology Creative Technology Micro-Certificate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This micro-certificate includes three university-level courses offered by SFU\u2019s School of Interactive Arts &amp; Technology (SIAT) Surrey Campus. In their Grade 12 year, students explore digital creativity and earn university credit (transferable to SFU and other institutions).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"834\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/SFU-SIAT-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/SFU-SIAT-Logo.jpg 834w, https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/SFU-SIAT-Logo-300x63.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/SFU-SIAT-Logo-768x161.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IAT 102: Graphic Design<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> September to December<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IAT 165: Game Design and Development<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> January to April<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IAT 199: Creative Projects<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> May to June<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kwantlen Polytechnic University Aided Design and Drafting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This hands-on program develops practical skills in design and drafting using AutoCAD and BIM software. Students complete four courses toward a CADD Citation, preparing them for careers in drafting and design.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1047\" src=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/kpu-mark-sig-3_CMYK-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/kpu-mark-sig-3_CMYK-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/kpu-mark-sig-3_CMYK-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/kpu-mark-sig-3_CMYK-1024x419.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/kpu-mark-sig-3_CMYK-768x314.jpg 768w, https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/kpu-mark-sig-3_CMYK-1536x628.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/kpu-mark-sig-3_CMYK-2048x837.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CADD 1100<\/strong> &#8211; Drafting Fundamentals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CADD 1150<\/strong> &#8211; CAD Computer Aided Drafting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CADD 1160<\/strong> &#8211; Office Procedures &amp; Software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CADD 1110<\/strong> &#8211; Summative Projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule and location<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Courses will run September to June on Tuesdays (in person) and Thursdays (online) from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Kwantlen Polytechnic University&#8217;s Cloverdale campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skilled trades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about skilled trades dual credit programs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/programs\/apprenticeships\/train-in-trades\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"666\">Visit the Train in Trades page<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/nwss\/programs\/dualcredit\/youth-explore-skilled-trades\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"687\">Visit the Youth Explore Skilled Trades page<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Attend the Discover ΎΕΦέΦ±²₯s event, go to a student info session, and then reach out to Mrs. McArthur at <a href=\"mailto:tmcarthur@sd40.bc.ca\">tmcarthur@sd40.bc.ca<\/a> for more information and how to apply for any of these programs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NWSS dual credit programs New Westminster Secondary School offers dual credit opportunities for students to earn both secondary and post-secondary credits, with tuition covered by the district. 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