Certificate in General Arts and Science – One-Year (Certificate)
George Brown College
Key Information
Campus location
Toronto, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 16,814 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* for international students. All fees are subject to change, without notice
Introduction
As a student in the General Arts and Science one-year (two semesters) certificate program, you will develop the skills and competencies required in college, university, and the workplace. The program allows you to explore subjects within the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and science and mathematics; and to develop skills in critical thinking, oral and written communications, and career development. An effective career exploration component helps you consider your options for a vocationally specific college education, as well as your interests and eligibility for university/degree transfer.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships for international students at George Brown College are generally in-program awards based on students’ academic performance (and other criteria) at George Brown College after the beginning of the academic program.
Curriculum
Required Courses
Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
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Electives
Mathematics Elective (one required) | Science Elective (one required) |
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Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Develop, through general knowledge gained in a wide range of subjects, insight into both self and society.
- Develop flexibility and clarity of both thought and expression in order to develop communications competence to a level required by business and industry.
- Understand and utilize critical-thinking processes and problem-solving techniques.
- Examine and evaluate various aspects of our changing society to assist in developing a sense of personal and social responsibility as a citizen in society.
- Employ basic vocational skills drawn from the areas of the humanities, social and behavioral sciences of vocational studies (business, technology).
Career Opportunities
Your Career
Many students use the one-year (two semesters) certificate program to qualify for admission to various college and university programs. Others apply to the two-year (four semesters) General Arts and Science diploma program (R101), which allows them to apply to other college and university programs to earn advanced standing if they meet the grade point average and admission requirements for those programs.
Many others prefer to enter the world of work directly from the program. Education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences is valued in many workplaces and our program helps students to develop the communication and critical thinking skills required in the world of work, particularly for careers that encourage on-the-job professional development.
Future Study Options
Vocation-specific college studies: Students who meet the grade point average (GPA) requirements could be eligible for exemptions or advanced standing in other college programs depending on the length of their studies, their grades, and the college and program requirements.
Students who successfully complete the one-year (two semesters) certificate may proceed directly into the second year of the General Arts & Science diploma program if they meet all criteria.
University transfer options: After one year of full-time studies, students who meet the GPA requirements can apply for admission to many university Liberal Arts and Humanities programs, sometimes with transfer credits, depending on their grades, the university, and the program requirements. Students should seek information about any program-specific and institutional requirements at those universities.
In addition, graduates of this program may qualify for entry into George Brown’s degree programs in Business, Hospitality, and Technology if they meet specific requirements.