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As a result of an enhanced contract agreement between the University of Guelph and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) effective April 1, 1997, the Agricultural Colleges at Alfred (French Language), Kemptville and Ridgetown will operate as Colleges of the University of Guelph. Two-year diploma programs will continue to be offered at the Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph and at the three regional Colleges with financial support from OMAFRA.
The diploma programs will continue to offer a blend of the theoretical and practical courses designed to prepare graduates to assume a broad range of positions in the agricultural and food industries. All programs offer courses in applied science business management, production and marketing. Specific diploma programs offered at more than one College have standardized core curricula to ensure common standards are maintained. Common core courses are supplemented with electives at all Colleges with specific regional specializations. Students may elect to spend a semester (or more) at a different location to access special electives, or to access degree courses at the University.
All programs are offered on a standardized schedule at all four locations. The programs run for two semesters beginning in September until late April followed by a one semester summer break. Second year classes resume in the following semester and students graduate in the Spring with an Associate Diploma.
ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMS AND LOCATIONS
A: Alfred (French Language); G: Guelph; K: Kemptville; R:Ridgetown.
A | G | K | R | |
Agriculture | X | X | X | X |
Horticulture | X | X | X | X |
Equine Studies | X | |||
Food & Nutritiion | X | X | ||
Vet. Technology | X |
Associate Diploma in Agriculture
The Equine Studies Program provides students with an opportunity to specialize at an intensive level in the management of horse enterprises. The program provides an excellent foundation for students who eventually wish to seek certification as qualified instructors in the Canadian Equestrian Federation. The program combines theory and hands-on practical courses that prepare graduates for the diversity of positions that exist in the horse industry.
The Equine Studies Program at Kemptville College is the only one in Ontario and it attracts students from all areas of Ontario and from other provinces in Canada.
*Students may be exempted in one or more of 04-160, 04-161, and 04-260 based on successful completion of challenge examination(s). Each exempted course must be replaced with a free elective or an Independent Study course. Students who have a credit in Mathematics or English at the OAC level will automatically be granted an exemption in 04-160 and/or 04-260 respectively.
The nursery, landscaping, turf and floriculture segments of the horticulture industry are areas of sustained growth and development in Ontario and Canada. The Diploma in Horticulture program provides a basic curriculum in ornamental horticulture and an opportunity to take specialized courses in various components of the industry. Practical experience and training complements the more formal material presented in lectures and provides an opportunity to acquire the practical skills required in greenhouse and landscaping firms.
The Diploma in Horticulture program is offered at all four colleges and prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in landscaping, nursery and greenhouse firms, municipal parks and golf courses, garden centres and private businesses.
* Students at Guelph substitute 27-100
** Students may be exempted in one or more of 04-160, 04-161, and 04-260 based on successful completion of challenge examination(s). Each exempted course must be replaced with a free elective or an Independent Study course. Students who have a credit in Mathematics or English (or French at Alfred) at the OAC level will automatically be granted an exemption in 04-160 and/or 04-260 respectively.
In 1997-98 the following schedule of studies will be offered at Alfred and Kemptville. Commencing in September 1998 a new/revised curriculum will be available as presented in the 1998-99 Associate Diploma Calendar. Accreditation will continue by the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management through the transition to the new curriculum.
*Course is taken in Semester 3 or 4 (not both)
The Diploma in Veterinary Technology has been offered by the Ministry for over 25 years, initially at Ridgetown, then at Centralia and, since 1994, at Ridgetown. It is the only fully accredited animal health technology program in Ontario. The accrediting body is the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). Ridgetown College will continue to offer its existing program to incoming students in September 1997. The new curriculum will commence in September 1998. The current curriculum is reprinted directly from page 25 of the 1996-97 Ridgetown College Calendar.
Associate Diploma in Equine Studies
Kemptville
Fall Semester 1
Winter Semester 2
Fall Semester 3
Winter Semester 4
Associate Diploma in Horticulture
Alfred (French Language), Guelph, Kemptville, Ridgetown
Fall Semester 1
Winter Semester 2
Fall Semester 3
Winter Semester 4
Associate Diploma in Food and Nutrition Management
Alfred (French Language)
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Elective Courses
Semester 4
Elective Courses
Kemptville
Semester 1
Elective Courses
Semester 2
Elective Courses
Semester 3
Elective Courses
Semester 4
Elective Courses
Associate Diploma in Veterinary Technology
Ridgetown
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
1997-98 Associate Diploma
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Last revised: April 25, 1997. Contact: ccrenna@registrar.uoguelph.ca.