School of Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)

Welcome to the School of Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) website! Here you can explore information about the different programs offered and the potential career opportunities available to you after completing your diploma.

Office hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Academic Upgrading – College Preparation
- Oshawa
- Continuous
Want to start your college career and get on the road to success but missing some of the prerequisites needed to enrol in your dream program? Academic upgrading is a flexible, personalized and supportive program that will help you earn the prerequisites and get one step closer to where...
General Arts and Science – General Certificate
- Two semesters
- Ontario College Certificate
- Oshawa
- May 2020
This General Arts and Science stream affords you an opportunity to build a highly-personalized program of study. As with all General Arts and Science streams
General Arts and Science – Liberal Arts Ontario Tech University Transfer
- Two semesters
- Ontario College Certificate
- Oshawa
- September 2020
The Liberal Arts Ontario Tech Transfer option of the General Arts and Science program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing studies in
General Arts and Science – Liberal Arts Ontario Tech University Transfer – Forensics
- Two semesters
- Ontario College Certificate
- Oshawa
- September 2020
The Liberal Arts Ontario Tech Transfer – Forensics option of the General Arts and Science program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing studies
General Arts and Science – Science and Engineering Preparation
- Two semesters
- Ontario College Certificate
- Oshawa
- September 2020
The Science and Engineering Preparation option of the General Arts and Science program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the
General Arts and Science – Student Success Pathway
- Two semesters (semester one - May to August)
- Ontario College Certificate
- Oshawa
Durham College (DC) and the Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech) have partnered to create DC’s Student Success Pathway - General Arts and Science Success (GASS) program. Designed to help students strengthen
General Arts and Science – Trent University Transfer
- Two semesters
- Ontario College Certificate
- Oshawa
- September 2020
This stream is designed for individuals interested in pursuing studies in Trent University’s Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology
General Arts and Science – Science and Engineering Preparation – Ontario Tech University Transfer
- Two semesters
- Ontario College Certificate
- Oshawa
- September 2020
The Science and Engineering Preparation Ontario Tech Transfer option of the General Arts and Science program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing various science
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
- Two semesters
- Ontario College Certificate
- Oshawa
- September 2020
The Nursing Preparation Ontario Tech Transfer option of the General Arts and Science program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing studies in the
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas
- Two semesters
- Ontario College Certificate
- Oshawa
- September 2020
This General Arts and Science stream affords you an opportunity to build a highly-personalized program of study. As with all General Arts and Science streams
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas (online option)
- Two semester
- Ontario College Certificate
- Oshawa
- September 2020
The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas (PHSC) is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a health sciences career. This two-semester program provides the foundation necessary for success in a college health sciences program such as Paramedic, Practical Nursing, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist...