School: George Brown College
Program:General Arts and Science
Program | General Arts and Science
| Faculty | Liberal Arts and Science |
Credential | Ontario College Certificate | Duration | 1 years |
Starting Month | January, September | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
The General Arts and Science one-year (two semesters) certificate is designed for students who wish to develop the skills and competencies required in college, university and the workplace. The program allows students to explore subjects within the Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Science and Technology; and to develop skills in critical thinking, oral and written communications, and career development. An effective career counselling component helps students consider their options for a vocationally specific college education, as well as their interests and eligibility for university/degree transfer.
Admission Requirement:
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
Grade 12 English (C or U)
** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Tuition Fees:
Application Fee | $95 |
Base Tuition Fee | $13,520 for 2 semesters $20,280 for 3 Semesters |
Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student association membership, etc.) | $1,500 |
Mandatory Health Insurance | $570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug) $388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug) $204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug) |
Public Transportation ( Per year), estimated | $1,500 |
Books and supplies (estimated per year) | $1,000-$1,200 |
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) diploma program, 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. An 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.
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.
Link to George Brown Official Website
https://www.georgebrown.ca/R104-2017-2018/