General Arts and Science (Ontario College Certificate (GASC/GACJ/GACM)
Not sure which career path to follow? Explore your options while earning college-level credits that you can apply towards another program or a university degree.
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.
- Gain work experience one day a week in your second semester.
- Expand your on-the-job experiences to two days a week in the third semester.
- Past placements include museums, art galleries, funeral homes, veterinary offices, long-term care facilities, schools and social service agencies.
- General Arts & Science (year two): After one year of vocational exploration, prepare for university studies during year two with a liberal arts university-focused diploma.
Outstanding faculty make the difference
- Experienced faculty get to know students one on one and work together to support their personal interests and career goals.
- Many professors in the program are college graduates (several of this program!) and all share a commitment to lifelong learning; they have gone on to specialize at university in education and the arts, sociology, biology, engineering and psychology.
- Students also have access to virtually the entire College faculty through elective studies.
- The program is continually updated with advice from an advisory committee representing the social service, education, private business, government and health care sectors.
Campus Information
Belleville campus
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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.
Our grads get great jobs
- Business Manager, Belleville Non-Profit Housing Corporation
- Ethics Board Coordinator, University of Alberta
- Employment Specialist, Northern Lights Vocational Services
- Childcare Therapist, Bayfield Treatment Centres
- Registered Social Worker, Quinte Health Care
- Office Equipment Service Technician, Ecol Laser Services
PSW Opportunity
If your program was less than 8 months
- You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.
If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2 years
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.
For example, if you completed a 9-month program, we may give you a work permit for up to 9 months.
If your program was 2 years or more
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.
If you completed more than 1 program
- You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.
Each of the programs you completed -
- must be PGWP-eligible and at least 8 months in length
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
International applicants must provide proof of academic standing equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) (Grade 12), along with transcripts from any post-secondary education (if applicable).
The following certificates are acceptable for admission:
- India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: 10 + 12 with marks over 50%, Bachelors – less than eight backlogs
- England, Wales, West Africa and Middle East: GCSE – General Certificate of Secondary Education (O Level) with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects
- West Indies: General Certificate of Education (O Level) with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects, or Caribbean Examinations Council with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects
- Hong Kong: Hong Kong Certificate of Education with credit standing in five academic subjects, or pass standing in six academic subjects, or the Chinese University of Hong Kong Entrance Examination with a pass in five academic subjects
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
15000 CAD
Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
Application Fee: 150 CAD