Full-time Programs
GASP - General Arts and Science
GASC - General Arts and Science - Certificate
Program Entry
SEPTEMBER AND JANUARY
Program Length
One-Year Ontario College Certificate
Two-Year Ontario College Diploma
Three-Year Ontario College Advanced Diploma
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Highlights
Consultation with experienced program faculty each semester helps you to:
- Prepare for success with a well-rounded education.
- Define your interests, your opportunities and your goals.
- Customize your timetable and choose from a wide range of electives.
- Earn credits you can transfer to another program while exploring your career options.
- Get practical work experience while you earn your diploma.
Career Opportunities
A broad education in arts and science provides the foundation to succeed in many different careers. Graduates of the diploma program have moved on to entry-level and managerial jobs in criminal justice, human services, education, business, manufacturing, media, technology, and communications… to name a few. Others continued their education at university, applying credits earned in the program toward advanced standing, or enrolled in college post-graduate programs.
Program Description
The General Arts and Science program allows high school graduates and adult learners to continue their education in a post-secondary environment where they can explore their interests and options and be exposed to opportunities they may not know exist.
The General Arts and Science diploma delivers a well-rounded curriculum including math, science, business and communication skills, while providing a great deal of latitude in choosing electives. Students work one-on-one with a faculty advisor to develop an individualized program of study that supports their personal interests and educational goals. Work placements provide a variety of employment experiences.
Students registered in General Arts and Science have several options:
- Graduate with a one-year college certificate.
- Progress to a two-year diploma or three-year advanced diploma in General Arts and Science.
- Prepare for transfer to another post-secondary program with possible credit recognition.
- Complete a double diploma in selected career areas.
- Receive entry level requirements and/or advanced standing for university programs.
Approximate Cost
Tuition/Ancillary Fees: $3,096 (two semesters)
Books and Supplies: $1,250
Admission Requirements
(a) Required academic preparation –
- OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses at the general, advanced, (C) or (M) level,
- Grade 12 English (C) level or equivalent
OR
(b) Health: A formal, confidential personal health history as well as up-to-date immunization are required as part of the registration process.
(c) Criminal Record Check: In order to participate in most community work placements, students in the diploma program will be required to complete a clean criminal record check by their local police service.
Loyalist / University Transfer
Turn your diploma into a degree! Transfer agreements are in place with the following institutions as of September 2008:
- Algoma University College
- Davenport University
- Griffith University
- Laurentian University
- State University of New York (SUNY) at Potsdam
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Click here for details and minimum requirements. Graduates may contact the university of their choice to make individual arrangements. Informal agreements are in place with other institutions and new transfer agreements are added annually.
General Arts and Science graduates have received transfer credits at the following universities: Trent, Carleton, Ottawa, York, Toronto, Waterloo, Athabasca. Credit recognition is dependent upon individual academic performance, degree major and university policy. Transfer agreements are regularly reviewed and updated annually.
Curriculum
First Year - Semester One (Certificate)
COMM 1019 Introductory Language Theory and Composition
This introductory course focuses on the study of language. Students improve their writing skills by summarizing and critiquing articles as well as writing reports. The course also assists students to improve editing skills and the use of in-class exercises.
COUN 1000 Arts and Science Seminar
This course is designed to assist students to improve the skills required for academic success at college: goal setting, time management, critical thinking and reading strategies, study and test taking strategies and assignment preparation and completion.
COUN 1001 Interpersonal Psychology
Students assess through an experiential-learning model the skills needed to be competent cooperators within the labour market. Course focus includes: self-assessment skills, communication, interviewing and human relations.
First Year - Semester One (Certificate) - Electives
BIOL 1000 Biology
Become familiar with the scientific knowledge of the human body necessary to recognize, accept and use the important principles in all phases of study in Health Sciences.
CHEM 1005 Chemistry
This course is designed to provide an introduction to chemistry. Course focus will be to understand chemical reactions as a result of atomic/molecular structures of compounds and to be able to solve problems pertaining to these molecular formulas.
COMP 1004 Computer Essentials
This course provides intermediate level computer users with more advanced instruction in Windows, word processing, power point, electronic mail and other Internet software. Through practical lab experience, the learner will become more efficient operating current work place software applications.
HIST 2002 Canadian History
No description available
LAWS 1002 Business Law and Management Practices
A survey course of contract and tort law, Ontario employment legislation, and management policy, practice and theory applied to work settings.
MATH 1013 Mathematics 1
Selected algebra and geometry topics, with applications for students who are preparing for programs in chemistry and environmental studies, health sciences, and/or applied arts and business programs.
PSYC 1007 Psychology 1
An introductory course in the principles of psychology, which provides a sound foundation prior to study in the advanced area of psychology. Key principles to be addressed are: learning theory, motivation, emotion, personality, attitudes and abnormal behaviour.
SOCI 1009 Sociology 1
SOCI 1009 An introductory course aimed at providing students with some of the key concepts regarding our society and culture.
First Year - Semester Two (Certificate)
COMM 1020 Advanced Language Theory and Composition
This course focuses on the acquisition and cultural context of language. Students continue to work on writing and editing skills with advanced exercises and applications in sentence, paragraph and essay development. Prerequisite: COMM 1019
COUN 1002 Career Resource Development
Students will explore the structure and functions of occupational groups in Canada. Specific study areas include: employment trends, occupational training, entrepreneurship, and applications of research specific to areas of personal occupational interest. Prerequisite: COUN 1001
PRAC 1005 Practicum Seminar 1
An orientation, evaluation and follow-up process to career practicum for first year, second-semester students in General Arts.
PRAC 1006 Practicum 1
A minimum of 100 hours in community-based, career-related activity under the supervision of business/agency personnel.
First Year - Semester Two (Certificate) - Electives
ACCT 1006 Financial Management
Learners examine the financial planning process beginning with an understanding of income, taxation and budgeting for short and long term goals. Investments and retirement strategies including estate planning will be covered.
BIOL 1001 Human Biology
A study of the human body beginning with human cell types; the biochemistry associated with the body; and the organ systems including: digestive, circulatory, respiratory, urinary, nervous, endocrine; and an introductory look at genetics.
BUSI 1002 Business Designs
Provides the knowledge of what a business is and how it operates as part of the private free enterprise system. Presents business concepts in a lively real-world manner. Focuses on entrepreneurs and the small business world with emphasis on learning to create their own business.
CHEM 1006 Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry
A study of organic compounds and the biochemistry of the human body. The exploration of the different classes of organic molecules and their uses including structure, physical properties and chemical reactions and how these molecules impact our bodies and environment.
COMP 1005 Computer Applications
This course familiarizes learners with database management and spreadsheet software applications. Prerequisite: COMP 1004
GASP 1000 Film Studies
This course will provide an overview of the development of the North American film industry, with an emphasis on Hollywood productions. Topics include film techniques, elements of production, film criticism and analysis.
GASP 1001 Technology and Humanity
This course is an overview of the scientific philosophy and the advance of technology. Students study theoretical concepts in relation to the impact of technology on the human environment and society.
MATH 1024 Mathematics 2
No description available
PHYS 1000 Introduction to Physics
This is an introductory course in physics including investigation of: Newtonian mechanics, thermodynamics, waves and sound, electricity and light. The student will gain a solid understanding of the interaction of the elements of each of these subjects.
Course outcomes: The student will:
- gain an understanding of the mechanisms which govern the physical world
- perform calculations to simulate the behaviour of physical systems
ALTERNATIVE ELECTIVE SELECTIONS: Students may also select elective courses from other post-secondary program areas, or from Continuing Education credit course offerings. Alternative course selections will be finalized during the individual timetabling process each semester.
Second Year - Semester Three (Diploma)
COMM 2003 Oral Presentations and Media Analysis
The goal is to provide students the opportunity to learn and practice oral communication skills through an analysis of mass communication in contemporary society. Prerequisite: COMM 1020
GASP 2000 Program Design
This course will address such areas as: goal setting, design and implementation of objectives, use of statistics and evaluation techniques.
PRAC 2020 Practicum Seminar 2
An evaluation and follow up to career practicum for second year, third semester students in general arts.
PRAC 2021 Practicum 2
A minimum of 240 hours in community-based, career-related activity under the supervision of business/agency personnel. Prerequisite: PRAC 1006
Second Year - Semester Three (Diploma) - Electives
COMM 2006 Essay Writing
This course focuses on the process of academic writing. The components and types of essays are identified and practiced with a particular emphasis on the development of editing skills.
COUN 2005 Contemporary Moral Issues
The same moral issues that men and women have grappled with throughout history have grown ever more difficult in a society whose structures and forms are changing. This introductory course is designed to help students develop a basic competency in ethical analysis, with a focus on applying ethical principles to current day moral complexities.
GASP 1003 Independent Study I
No description available
PSYC 2008 Psychology 2
No description available
Choose a minimum of two of the electives above.
Second Year - Semester Four (Diploma)
COMM 2004 Selected Topics in Compositon
Communications 4 is a specialized communications course focusing on specific writing needs of the learner. Skills required for university level and career specific writing are practiced. Prerequisite: COMM 1019
COMM 2005 Group Dynamics
Training or lab experience is used to examine such things as : effective interpersonal communication, problem solving, leadership styles, team building and the role of responsible group membership.
COUN 2004 Employment Orientation
This course provides an opportunity for General Arts and Science students to explore, experience and develop effective job-search skills. Through networking, identification of skills and practicing resume writing and cover letters, the difficult job market is challenged.
Second Year - Semester Four (Diploma) - Electives
GASP 1004 Independent Study 2
No description available
PRAC 2023 Practicum 3
Practicum 3 Students are placed in on-the-job work settings for the full semester. A minimum of 240 hours is required for the credit .
SOCI 1001 Global Issues and Political Systems
The topics covered by this course will be relevant to those students who plan to work aborad, or whose employment may be impacted by international events. Specialized course areas may include: human rights movements, international conflicts, globalization of business and free trade, present and future employment trends and creating civil society.
SOCI 2012 Sociology 2
This advanced sociology course is a comprehensive study of issues in gender, race and ethnicity.
Choose a minimum of two of the electives above.
After successful completion of two years, diploma students may continue to a third year and select a concentrated area of study for a three-year advanced diploma.
