Human Services
Community Mental Health Online Requirements
Location
Online
Credential
Certificate
Program Length
Varies/30 credits
First you need to apply
Apply to the program, then register for course(s)
At Lakeland we have different terms for how you become a student.
To us, applying is about getting into a program. It means you use the provincial application system, applyalberta.
On the other hand, registering is about taking an specific class or individual course. This means you self-register and pay using My Lakeland.
If you want to take this program online, there's a two step process. Applying and registering are two different things.
Step 1: You apply to the program |
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Step 2: You register for classes |
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Online tips and requirements
Online learning has advantages, especially if you are "learning while earning" or are simply too far away to commute to training.
What Lakeland College expects of you |
If you are thinking about online learning with Lakeland College, here's what we expect from you. To:
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Technical requirements |
Most Lakeland College online courses will use Lakeland's learning management system, Desire2Learn or Microsoft Teams. You aren't limited to a particular type of computer or smart device. But, you do have to have particular browsers and other software. Most web platforms require:
If you aren't sure what any of those requirements are, do a quick systems check on the D2L page. It will tell you if your computer is set up properly. |
Tips for success |
Time management is a critical part of taking an online course. Because you don't have a scheduled time to be in a classroom, you often must schedule time to work on the course. Here are some helpful hints.
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