Liberal Arts programming is coming to North West College in September. (battlefordsNOW and meadowlakeNOW Staff)

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North West College launching new Liberal Arts program

Jun 24, 2022 | 1:17 PM

North West College (NWC) will have new programming for students this fall.

The Liberal Arts one-year Certificate program and two-year Diploma program are set to start in September at the Meadow Lake and North Battleford campuses. Delivery will be primarily face-to-face, with a blended online option.

The program will be offered in partnership with the University of Regina (U of R) to provide an interdisciplinary focus. Both the one and two-year options are meant to reflect Northwest’s belief that degree-bound students require solid critical thinking, research and communication skills through introductory study in a variety of disciplines. There are also opportunities for continuing education or for exploring other educational and career paths.

Tracey Conrad, Post-Secondary Coordinator for the Meadow Lake campus, said the new Liberal Arts offering will be a huge asset to our region.

“Having the opportunity to deliver the Liberal Arts program locally, is the first step in our journey to eventually providing the Bachelor of Social Work right here in Meadow Lake,” Conrad said.

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“Pre-social work course requirements found within the Liberal Arts program may allow them to pursue entry into the Faculty of Social Work and continue their educational journey to complete a 4-year degree.”

North West College and U of R have started preliminary discussions to deliver a four-year Bachelor of Social Work in Meadow Lake, with the possibility of also offering the program in North Battleford.

Eli Ahlquist, President & CEO of North West College, said he and the rest of the team at NWC, “are proud to offer this new programming option to the people of our region.”

“The launch of this program is another indicator of the critical role North West College and our partners play in supporting the people of northwest Saskatchewan,” he said.

NWC has started recruitment for potential instructors, focusing on Social Work & Sociology which requires a Graduate degree.

The college is currently accepting admissions for the new program. For more information, contact the Meadow Lake and North Battleford campuses directly or go to www.northwestcollege.ca.

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