南阿爾伯塔理工學院

In the Open Studies program, students choose from a wide range of credit courses to explore their interests and aptitudes, enabling better-informed program and career choices as they develop strong study skills and earn post-secondary credits.

It offers students the flexibility to design their studies around multidisciplinary interests or focus their studies in one discipline area that interests them most. This program builds a well-rounded foundation for further education at SAIT with readily transferable courses.

The lesser of 50% of the credits within the credential being sought or a maximum of 30 credits can be applied from the Open Studies program to a future credential at SAIT.

Is this program the right fit for me?

To be successful in this program, you should:

invest your energy into your coursework and attend all your classes in a timely fashion. Students who attend all of their classes do better on assignments and tests

access free SAIT student services such as tutoring, learning strategy workshops, appointments with a learning strategist and student counselling services

review course listings and prepare for courses you are taking.

English language proficiency

Open Studies students are more likely to be successful if they have an English language proficiency level that is appropriate for the courses in which they are enrolled.

Most require a proficiency level equivalent to at least a Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment (CLBA) score of 8 in all categories, or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) band score of 6 in all categories.

Program outcomes

Academic readiness: apply strategies to learn effectively, balance personal life, work and academics and manage stress/anxiety while navigating a large organization/system.

Self-exploration: identify personal interests, strengths, skills and abilities to inform career choice.

Career exploration and planning: explore various career options through a career planning process.

Foundational skills: develop the foundational skills - such as math, communications and technological literacy - required for a wide variety of careers.

Technical knowledge, skills and abilities: develop specialized, technical skills specific to a discipline or industry.

Career opportunities:

Complete Open Studies courses in order to get a head start on your education, to reduce course load once in a credentialed program or to determine which career path best suits you.

You may also take courses for general interest or for personal or professional development.