Deidra Osier (right) and Jennifer Beck (left) seek information about Durham College’s Biotechnology Technologist program at the Graduate Programs Fair held on campus in January. Also pictured is Sue Todd (middle), associate dean of the School of Applied Sciences, Apprenticeship, Skilled Trades & Technology.

Students explore ways to further their education at annual Graduate Programs Fair

The annual Graduate Programs Fair was held at Durham College’s Oshawa campus last month in the Gordon Willey building galleria. Taking place from noon to 2 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., it provided information on options for further study in various fields to Durham College students and graduates, as well as individuals from other colleges and universities.

Ten information booths offered details on the college’s various graduate certificate programs along with information about financial aid and awards, the Hired Career Services department and Durham College alumni benefits. In addition, a general information booth was set up near the front entrance where a Student Ambassador greeted students and guests and provided campus tours.

“The graduate certificate programs at Durham College help to compliment the students’ previous schooling and give them more practical experience,” said Stephanie Thompson, an admissions and recruitment officer with the college. “They really help narrow down a specialization in their field of choice.”

Completed in one year or less, the programs are designed for college and university graduates who already have three to five years of experience in a related field of study.

Durham College offers 11 graduate certificate programs in many different areas such as paramedic, youth corrections, mediation, paralegal, addictions and mental health, sports management and critical care nursing.

Most programs offer at least one field placement with the Critical Care Nursing program completed mostly online and in a critical care simulation lab. If you are interested in learning more about the college’s graduate program offerings, please visit http://www.durhamcollege.ca/programs-and-courses/graduate-programs.