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Government Studies

image The Government Studies program offers a range of educational programs for public and private sector professionals who wish to upgrade their knowledge, skills and certification in local government administration (NACLAA [LGCP]), municipal planning (ALUP) and information access and protection of privacy legislation (IAPP).

All continuing ALUP students are requested to contact the Program Office for 2009/2010 registration information due to the 2009 Revisions that have been undertaken. Toll free: 1-877-686-4625 or 780-492-5052

Our courses are practical, relevant, current, challenging and stimulating. We strive to ensure that you will experience learning in a manner that takes into consideration your needs as both an adult learner and as a professional seeking to broaden your perspectives and enhance your competencies.

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Majority of our courses are delivered online.
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Academic Calendar 2009–2010


August 24, 2009 Fall Registration Deadline

September 14, 2009 Fall Courses Begin

September 28, 2009 Last day to withdraw from Fall certificate courses and receive a partial refund*

October 12, 2009 LGA (8206) Special Exam Invigilation Request Deadline

December 11, 2009 Fall semester ends

December 11, 12, 13, 14, 2009 LGA (8206) Invigilation Exam

December 12, 2009 Winter Registration Deadline

January 11, 2010 Winter Courses Begin

January 25, 2010 Last day to withdraw from Winter certificate courses and receive a partial refund*

April 2, 2010 Spring Registration Deadline

April 9, 2010 Winter semester ends

April 26, 2010 Spring Courses Begin

May 3, 2010 Last day to withdraw from Spring certificate courses and receive a partial refund*

June 30, 2009 Spring semester ends

June, 2010 Faculty of Extension Program Graduation, Edmonton, AB

* Partial Refund: Students will receive the cost of the course fee minus the withdrawal fee of $60. Once course materials are shipped, and the student wishes to withdraw, the withdrawal fee ($60) AND the course materials cost ($100) will be subtracted from the course fee for the refund, a total of $160 to be retained by Government Studies.



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