Meet Nora Simpson

Executive Dean, Faculty of Liberal Studies and Professional & Part-time Learning

We are thrilled to support your post-secondary education journey with programs designed to inspire you and help guide you on a path to achieve your educational and career goals.

DC’s Faculty of Liberal Studies focuses on developing durable skills such as critical thinking, communication and creativity. We work closely with our college and university partners to support our graduates as they proceed to further post-secondary studies.

Our faculty members are committed to your success, and we look forward to welcoming you on campus!

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DC’s Faculty of LS provides exclusive offerings to help you get the most of your education. Discover the DC difference with the following opportunities:

  • The Faculty of Liberal Studies supports student success by regularly connecting you with services, pathways and peers throughout your first semester.
  • Our flexible or focused pathways help you find your fit thanks to our expert faculty team and small class sizes.
  • General Arts and Science (GAS) graduates may be eligible to transfer credits to lighten course-loads in future diploma or degree programs at Durham College.
  • Benefit from our strong academic partnerships with Trent University and Ontario Tech through transfer agreements that provide eligible GAS graduates with advanced standing for select degree programs.
  • Apply your academic credits towards further study through Durham College’s partnerships with other Canadian and international colleges and universities, including University of Guelph and McMaster University.

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    What students are saying

    I had no idea what I wanted to do as a career, so the GASC program was perfect for me. I was nervous going into the program as it was my first time attending college, not to mention I never even finished high school. Thankfully though, it was even better than I expected!

    Peyton DeGuilio, GASC graduate

    The skills I developed in the General Arts and Science (GAS) program were integral to my success academically and professionally. I entered the Paramedic program confident in my academic abilities thanks to the mentorship and guidance I received from the faculty. I have since obtained full-time employment in my field thanks to the foundation I built through Durham College’s GAS program.

    Melissa Simpson, GAS and Paramedic graduate
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