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General Arts & Science Certificate - Social Sciences Stream

Available at: Cornwall | Kingston

Overview

The General Arts & Science (Certificate) program offers a foundational year for students preparing for future study in a wide range of fields. For students in the Social Sciences stream, core courses in communications, computers, and personal development are enhanced by courses in Psychology, Sociology, Interper­sonal Skills, Addictions, Stress Management, and Statistics. Graduates of the Social Sci­ences stream are prepared for future study in Community Services programs such as Social Service Worker, Behavioural Science Technol­ogy, and Child and Youth Care. Students wishing to pursue Behavioural Science Technology may require additional courses and should contact the General Arts & Science program coordinator.

For students moving on to other St. Lawrence College programs after completing this one-year program, some of the courses completed as part of this program may transfer. For more information, please consult the appropriate program coordinator of your targeted program. 

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Program Name

General Arts & Science Certificate - Social Sciences Stream

Program Code

0478SS

Credential

Ontario College Certificate

Start Dates

September
January

Program Duration

2 semesters in 1 year (500 hours)

Location (Campus)

Kingston

Canadian Fees

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International Fees

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Additional Costs

Scholarships and Bursaries

St. Lawrence College offers an extensive Student Scholarship and Bursary Program.  Scholarships and bursaries for this purpose are sponsored by external organizations and private individuals.  These awards recognize our academic excellence, community involvement, contribution to the quality of College life, outstanding achievement and professional potential.  For more details visit Bursaries and Scholarships.

Program Outline 2019-20

Semester 1
Communications
Computers
General Education Elective (2)
Interpersonal Skills
Social Sciences

Semester 2 (Course selection may vary for January intake)
Communications
General Education Elective (2)
Interviewing & Counselling
Social Sciences
Stats for Behavioural Science

Articulation & Credit Transfer Opportunities

SLC graduates have many options to continue their studies with post-secondary institutions across Canada and around the world. Agreements between SLC and other institutions that are specific to this program are listed below. In addition, there are many credit transfer pathway agreements between colleges and universities within the province of Ontario. Please also visit www.ontransfer.ca to search for options relevant to your program area of study.



    Admission Requirements

    Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U or M level including the following prerequisites:

    • Grade 12 English at the C or U level
    • Grade 11 Math at the C, U or M level

    For OSSD equivalency options, see Admission Requirements.

    Bonus Points

    Full-time General Arts and Science students who achieve a GPA of 3.00 or better for at least one semester will receive an additional 10 percent in their admission assessment when applying to any post-secondary diploma program at St. Lawrence College. This will be particularly beneficial for programs that are highly competitive and therefore ranked.

    Prerequisites

    Health Requirements

    Testimonials

    As a mature student, I was a little overwhelmed about going back to school. SLC had the tools in place to ensure my success, before, during and after my course study. Programs like college prep allowed me to come into campus and refresh my science and math skills and re-familiarize myself with a good study routine before the semester started. In-field job placement and volunteer opportunities helped re-enforce my in-class studies and technique while I was attending school. And finally, I was able to access resume building workshops as well as make important networking contacts facilitated by SLC. In fact, it was a former SLC teacher from another campus who found my resume and forwarded it off to my current employer.

    I now enjoy a career with an innovative leader in the water industry and am ready to make a difference!



    Tracy Lalonde

    Program Contact

    Jim Elyot
    jelyot@sl.on.ca
    613-544-5400 ext.1904

    Admissions Information

    Connect with a Student Recruitment Officer:
    dreamit@sl.on.ca
    1-800-463-0752 and ask for Recruiting

    International Students Contact:
    international@sl.on.ca
    +1 (613) 544-5400, ext. 5514


    Additional Information

    Programs at St. Lawrence College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with online learning activities. Program delivery can be run weekdays, weekends or evenings. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided a St. Lawrence College email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.

    Classes may be scheduled any time between 8:30am - 8:30pm.

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