Faculty of Liberal Studies (LS)

Academic Upgrading – College Preparation

• Oshawa

Welcome to Academic Upgrading - a free service to assist students who are looking to complete their high school equivalency, improve their grades in order to enter a college program, and increase their literacy and numeracy skills.

General Arts and Science – Liberal Arts Ontario Tech University Transfer

• Two semesters
• Ontario College Certificate
• Oshawa

Criminology, community development, communication... Liberal Arts covers a lot of ground. This 8-month program helps students determine their area of interest, while strengthening communication and thinking skills. Successful graduates may be eligible for advanced standing in several Ontario Tech degree programs.

General Arts and Science – Trent University Transfer

• Two semesters
• Ontario College Certificate
• Oshawa

With a focus on social science, critical thinking, and communication skills, this program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing advanced standing into the second year of Trent University’s Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) programs.

General Arts and Science – General Certificate

• Two semesters
• Ontario College Certificate
• Oshawa

Still deciding what you want to do? This 8-month program is for you. Strengthen critical thinking and communication skills employers are looking for, while earning credits transferable towards future post-secondary programs.

General Arts and Science – Liberal Arts Ontario Tech University Transfer – Forensic Psychology

• Two semesters
• Ontario College Certificate
• Oshawa

Interested in what makes people tick? This 8-month program helps students strengthen in-demand critical thinking skills while adjusting to post-secondary life. Successful graduates may be eligible to enter semester three of the Forensic Psychology program at Ontario Tech.

General Arts and Science – Science and Engineering Preparation – Ontario Tech University

• Two semesters
• Ontario College Certificate
• Oshawa

Designed for individuals interested in science and engineering programs, this 8-month program strengthens the foundational science, math, and communications skills needed in the post-secondary environment.

School College Work Initiative

School-College-Work Initiative (Dual Credit) – an initiative that helps decrease the secondary school dropout rate of at-risk students by giving them access to the many benefits of a college education while helping them complete their Ontario Secondary School Diploma