Courses offered via distance learning at Yukon University

The Canadian economy rests on a structure of legal institutions derived from both common-law and civil-law roots.

This course is a comparative survey of modern short stories. Emphasis will be on close critical reading of the genre. Students will explore narrative techniques, structure, voice and storytelling.

This course is designed to provide an overview and understanding of the forces and sources of power and influence within Indigenous social, cultural, and political arenas. Power refers to the structurally determined potential for obtaining preferred outcomes.

The Indigenous Governance Service-Learning Experience is meant to provide students with the opportunity to participate in meaningful community service. Through critical reflection and engagement, this course aims to provide enriched experiential learning while strengthening communities.

The Indigenous Governance Service-Learning Experience is meant to provide students with the opportunity to participate in meaningful community service. Through critical reflection and engagement, this course aims to provide enriched experiential learning while strengthening communities.

This course introduces students to critical reading, critical thinking, and academic writing through the study and application of the principles of university-level discourse. English 100 focuses on expository writing.

This course introduces students to the evolution of Indigenous governance and modern treaty making from pan-Canadian perspectives, and with a particular focus on Yukon First Nations’ experiences.

Introduces students to the landscape, peoples and issues of the region. It examines the geography, biological and physical systems of the Subarctic and Arctic, then turns to the aboriginal and contemporary peoples of the region.

This 2 day course is designed to increase proficiency with the math components involved in small water systems operation and bulk water delivery.

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) certification provides an industry-recognized credential that demonstrates to employers that you have achieved a level of project management competence and the ability to apply these specialized skills to your area of work, for all industry sector

This 1 day course is designed designed to provide participants with knowledge in regards to conventional wastewater treatment lagoons.

English 030 is a ninety-hour course that introduces students to academic writing, reading, and communication skills. The writing component of this course includes an introduction to the writing process, and the development of a variety of paragraphs.

In this course, students will develop foundational skills in the following areas: critical thinking and reading, writing and research, and speaking and listening.

Students will develop essential literary techniques and essay writing skills. Selected works of 20th Century Canadian authors will be studied.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of B- in ENGL 050 or English 11 or suitable score in writing assessment with permission of instructor.

Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is the industry standard for demonstrating competence and a solid foundation of project management skills.

This 1 day course provides a review of skills and knowledge relevant to Bulk Water Delivery Operators.