
Overview
On the General Arts and Science (College Transfer) Certificate from Mohawk College develop essential employability skills such as strong communication, critical thinking, and socio-cultural awareness.
What you'll learn
- A greater understanding of yourself and the world around you through an exploration of courses in the humanities and social sciences.
- An appreciation of the interdisciplinary connections between society, culture, environment, politics and history through a critical analysis of global and social issues.
- Stronger communication skills (written, oral, and digital) to a level required by business and other professions.
- Essential employability skills that will be applicable to both your future career and post-secondary educational aspirations.
Career Opportunities
- Obtaining a postsecondary certificate in General Arts and Science equips you with essential employability skills and offers a postsecondary credential that can be used toward future studies at the college level.
- Graduates of the General Arts and Science certificate program are prepared to pursue careers in many industries with further education at the college and/or university level.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Plagues and People: A History of Disease and Medicine
- Humankind: Origins, Beliefs, and Behaviour
- First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Perspectives
- Indigenous Wholistic Practices
- Speculative Fiction
- Positive Psychology
- Criminal Psychology
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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
- Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
17875 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17875 CAD per year during 12 months. -
National
4375 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4375 CAD per year during 12 months.
International Tuition
- Including: Ancillary Fee and International Tax Recovery
- International tuition Per Semester $8,525
Living costs for Hamilton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- Once enrolled and registered, you are eligible to supplement your income and savings with awards, scholarships, and bursaries.
- It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.
- Scholarships: Awarded to students based on academic merit, athletics, volunteer experience, or other achievements.
- Bursaries: Awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and/or meet other specific criteria.
Mohawk College offers two types of financial awards to full-time students: Scholarships and Bursaries.