Ontario College Certificate in General Arts and Science

Explore your options while earning college-level credits that you can apply towards another program or a university degree. This program will be delivered in a hybrid format in the Fall semester. A broad education in arts and science provides the foundation to succeed in a wide range of careers: Graduates of our certificate program find employment in advanced/managerial service and retail positions. Graduates of our diploma program become facilitators, social service workers, correctional officers, retail managers, and entrepreneurs. Earning a diploma will prepare students for managerial positions in government, education, criminal justice, human services, education, business, manufacturing, media, technology, and communications, to name a few. Others continue their education in a college post-graduate program or apply their credits towards advanced standing at university.

Get a well-rounded education in math, science, business and communication skills, not to mention the freedom to choose from an outstanding line-up of courses. Define your interests, opportunities and goals while earning credits you can transfer to future studies. Learn with a mix of group assignments, community projects and online class activities. Work one-on-one with a faculty advisor each semester to select electives suitable to you go broad or specialize it's up to you. Choose from a wide range of electives, and explore opportunities you may not even know, with options as wide-ranging as human biology, computer applications, psychology, technology and humanity. Some electives are available online or offer virtual learning experiences, such as the Ecowalk.

Admission requirements
Required academic preparation

OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses at the general, advanced, (C), (U) or (M) level, AND
Grade 12 English (C) level or equivalent
OR

Mature applicant
Students transferring into General Arts and Science can earn transfer credits or exemptions for credits earned in another College program.



IELTS - 6.0 overall with one band at 5.5 (generic category)

TOEFL- (paper-based test) - Overall 550
TOEFL- IBT - Overall 80 with minimums of 20.