General Arts and Science – General Certificate

Program Overview

The General Certificate pathway provides a high degree of choice and flexibility. This program is designed for students who are looking to determine their long-term academic or career goals as well as students who have specific academic/career pathways beyond the other General Arts and Science pathways. This program will provide an opportunity to develop and refine academic skills and ultimately provide the foundational knowledge needed to help ensure success in subsequent academic studies. This program also allows students to familiarize themselves with life and workload at a post-secondary institution.

Pathways

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
May 2020	Closed	Closed
September 2020	Open	Open
January 2021	Open	Open
May 2021	Open

Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,722 (CDN)
Year one international: $13,322 (CDN)

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Semester 1 Courses

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Career Options

As a graduate, you can proceed to full-time employment or further your studies in another diploma, advanced diploma or degree program. Some General Arts and Science courses are also transferable to other post-secondary programs. Please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/pathways to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

PLEASE NOTE:

It is each student’s responsibility to ensure that the courses he or she is registered in are appropriate for the stated admission requirements for future program choices.
Successful completion of the GASC certificate does not guarantee admission into another post-secondary program.
Since each educational institution determines its own admission requirements, if you are planning to attend another college or a university, please ensure that the courses taken meet the other institution’s admission requirements.
Individual academic planning assistance is offered by the student advisor and students are strongly encouraged to meet with their advisor before selecting their courses.

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Program Details

The General certificate pathway provides a high degree of choice and flexibility. This is designed for students who are looking to determine their long-term academic or career goals as well as those students who have specific academic/career pathways beyond the other General Arts and Science pathways.

This program will provide an opportunity to develop and refine academic skills and, ultimately, provide the foundational knowledge needed to help ensure success in subsequent academic studies. This program also allows students to familiarize themselves with life and workload at a post-secondary institution.

Students in this pathway will be required to complete six courses per semester (12 courses in total). These include five core courses in Communications (two), Computers (one), Mathematics (one) and Preparing for Academic Success (one). The remaining seven courses, depending on academic/career interests, can be chosen from a wide variety of general education electives including the natural sciences, social sciences, and liberal arts.

Individual academic planning assistance is also offered by the student advisor, and students are strongly encouraged to meet with their advisor before selecting their courses. Some General Arts and Science courses are also transferable to other post-secondary programs. Graduates of the General Arts and Science program may qualify for admission to and/or advanced standing at a university or another college.

PLEASE NOTE:

It is each student’s responsibility to ensure that the courses he or she is registered in are appropriate for the stated admission requirements for future program choices.
Successful completion of the GASC certificate does not guarantee admission into another post-secondary program.
Since each educational institution determines its own admission requirements, if you are planning to attend another college or a university, please ensure that the courses taken meet the other institution’s admission requirements.
Individual academic planning assistance is offered by the student advisor and students are strongly encouraged to meet with their advisor before selecting their courses.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)

Courses

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES	Domestic	International
Tuition	$2,722	$13,322
Compulsory Ancillary	$1,337	$1,812
Program Incidental	$0	$0
Total Fees:	$4,059	$15,134

Please note: fees are based on the 2019-2020 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

Career Options

PLEASE NOTE:

It is each student’s responsibility to ensure that the courses he or she is registered in are appropriate for the stated admission requirements for future program choices.
Successful completion of the GASC certificate does not guarantee admission into another post-secondary program.
Since each educational institution determines its own admission requirements, if you are planning to attend another college or a university, please ensure that the courses taken meet the other institution’s admission requirements.
Individual academic planning assistance is offered by the student advisor and students are strongly encouraged to meet with their advisor before selecting their courses.

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

Transfer to the Bachelor of Arts - University of Guelph

Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

COVID-19 Information

General Arts and Science – General Certificate

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Intakes and Availability

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Career Options

PLEASE NOTE:

Program Details

PLEASE NOTE:

Admission Requirements

Courses

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Costs

Career Options

PLEASE NOTE:

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Helpful Resources

College guide September 2020 [PDF]

College guide September 2020 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]