ObjectivesThe General Arts and Science Diploma program is designed to accommodate a wide range of individual educational goals. For example, many of our students are seeking ways to prepare for and gain transferable skills and credits for their post-secondary education at either college or university. Some of our students want to develop or enhance their employment skills so they can be ready to achieve success in the workplace. Still, others are on a voyage of personal and career improvement. Our graduates can be confident that they possess the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for academic, career and personal success.
Academic titleGeneral Arts and Science Ontario College Diploma
Course descriptionFirst Semester (Standard)
Course Number / Title Credits
CS 021 Communication Fundamentals I 3
AS 110 Managing Media in the Information Age 3
SY 180 Exploring Human Diversity 3
General Education Electives (2) 6 Total 15
First Semester (Alternate)
Course Number / Tiltle Credit
CS 007 Persuasive Writing 3
(requires CS 021 and CS 031credit exemptions*)
AS 110 Managing Media in the Information Age 3
SY 180 Exploring Human Diversity 3
General Education Electives (2) 6 Total 15
Second Semester (Standard)
Course Number / Title Credits
CS 031 Communication Fundamentals II 3
AS 220 Wellness for Life 3
General Education Electives (3) 9 Total 15
Second Semester (Alternate)
Course Number / Title Credit
One of the following Communications Courses:
CS 217 Communications for Health Professionals
or
CS 219 Communications for Technology
or
CS 220 Business Communications 3
AS 220 Wellness for Life 3
General Education Electives (3) 9 Total 15
Third Semester (Standard)
Course Number / Title Credit
One of the following Communications Courses:
CS 217 Communications for Health Professionals
or
CS 219 Communications for Technology
or
CS 220 Business Communications 3
GE 568 Career Readiness 3
MA 190 Math for Everyday Life 3
General Education Electives (2) 6 Total 15
Third Semester (Alternate)
Course Number / Title Credit
GE 568 Career Readiness 3
MA 190 Math for Everyday Life 3
General Education Electives (3) 9 Total 15
Fourth Semester (Common)
Course Number / Title Credit
AS 330 Effective Workplace Skills 3
General Education Electives (4) 12 Total 15