General Arts and Science – Liberal Arts Ontario Tech University Transfer – Forensics

Program Overview

This two-semester General Arts and Science Liberal Arts Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech) Transfer program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing advanced standing into the second year of Ontario Tech’s Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Forensic Psychology. Students must complete BIOL 1841U – Essentials of Biology during their first semester of study at Ontario Tech or during the preceding spring/summer term. 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
September 2020	Open	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 other college diploma, advanced diploma or university degree programs.

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 GASF certificate does not guarantee admission into Ontario Tech or other post-secondary programs.
Each educational institution determines its own admission requirements. If you plan to attend any university other than Ontario Tech or plan to continue your studies at a college, please ensure that the courses taken meet that institution’s admission requirements.
Students must complete BIOL 1841U – Essentials of Biology during their first semester of study at Ontario Tech or during the preceding spring/summer term.
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

This two semester General Arts and Science Liberal Arts Ontario Tech University Transfer pathway is designed for individuals interested in pursuing studies in Ontario Tech’s Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Forensic Psychology.

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 will be required to complete six courses per semester (12 courses in total). These include five core (or mandatory) courses in Communications (two), Computers (one), Statistics (one) and Preparing for Academic Success (one). Other prescribed courses in this two-semester pathway include Canadian Law (one), Psychology (two), Political Science (one), and Sociology (two).

Graduates of this pathway who have completed the requisite courses with a minimum average grade of at least ‘B+’ (77-79 per cent), with no individual course below ‘B-’ (70-72 per cent), may apply for admission into Year 2 of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Forensic Psychology program.

Some General Arts and Science courses are also transferable to other post-secondary programs. 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.

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 GASF certificate does not guarantee admission into Ontario Tech or other post-secondary programs.
Each educational institution determines its own admission requirements. If you plan to attend any university other thanOntario Tech or plan to continue your studies at another college, please ensure that the courses taken meet that institution’s admission requirements.
All GASF students transferring to Ontario Tech’s Forensic Psychology program must complete BIOL 1841U – Essentials of Biology during their first semester of study at Ontario Tech or during the preceding spring/summer term.
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

As a graduate, you can proceed to full-time employment or further your studies in other college diploma, advanced diploma or university degree programs.

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 GASF certificate does not guarantee admission into Ontario Tech or other post-secondary programs.
Each educational institution determines its own admission requirements. If you plan to attend any university other than Ontario Tech or plan to continue your studies at a college, please ensure that the courses taken meet that institution’s admission requirements.
Students must complete BIOL 1841U – Essentials of Biology during their first semester of study at Ontario Tech or during the preceding spring/summer term.
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

Qualified graduates can apply to Ontario Tech’s Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Forensics and other liberal arts programs, and may also be eligible to apply their academic credits towards further study through Durham College’s partnerships with many Canadian and international colleges and universities.

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 – Liberal Arts Ontario Tech University Transfer – Forensics

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Intakes and Availability

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Career Options

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Program Details

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Admission Requirements

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Costs

Career Options

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Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Helpful Resources

College guide September 2020 [PDF]

College guide September 2020 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]