General Arts and Science Program - Program Overview and Benefits

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The one-year general arts and science program is designed to provide students an opportunity to explore different academic options and choose the right one from among them that meets their goals and interests. Upon completion of the program, students, with at least 3.0 GPA can directly enter into year 1 of actual university level course.

Often students are indecisive about their career path after the completion of secondary school education. This program helps them choose the right course which leads them to the right career path. The participants may be eligible to participate in an articulated program of their choice with selected universities upon completion of this program. The academic credits earned can be applied towards further study.

The post-secondary general arts and science program may be the right choice for students

  • Exploring their ultimate career goals and diverse educational opportunities
  • Interested in applying to a university arts degree program in Toronto.
  • Looking to obtain the academic admission credentials needed to enter university
  • Considering college programs such as hospitality and tourism administration, community services, child studies or communication arts

The program covers a wide range of subjects in the social science, humanities and communications and may run for one to four semesters depending upon future goals of students. The subjects covered under this program include

  • Contemporary Canada: Places, Peoples and Perspectives
  • Math in the digital age
  • Concepts in Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Principles of Sociology
  • Development Psychology
  • Twentieth Century History
  • Logical Self Defense
  • Human Genomics: An Ethical View
  • College communications

The general arts program is designed to provide students the basic understanding of sociology, psychology, places, people and perspectives. It opens numerous academic paths, helping them understand more about self, society and country.

Benefits of Enrolling in the General Arts and Science Program

The program offers a wide range of benefits to students. They

  • Explore diverse career opportunities in the fields of humanities and social sciences
  • Gain a clarity about their interests and career goals
  • Obtain academic credentials to enter university programs of their choice
  • Upgrade their academic skills
  • Earn credits to directly apply for a university program

Choosing the Right College

There are a number of arts colleges in Canada that offer post-secondary general arts and science programs to students. However, it's of utmost importance to choose the right college. Unfortunately, not all colleges offer students the opportunities to participate in articulated programs with universities upon course completion.

Centennial College allows graduates of this program to apply the academic credits earned towards further study with partner universities. Students may also be eligible to directly enter a university program of their choice.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply with Centennial College's general arts and science program, you will need:

  • Secondary school diploma or equivalent
  • English Grade 12 C or University or equivalent (If you don't meet this criterion, you will have to take college's English skills assessment)

The program helps you in developing an understanding of society, perspectives and places. The aim is to lead you to the right career path, helping you choose the right educational program after high school education.

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The author of the article, Jason here talks about general arts programs in Toronto; moreover he describes about the career opportunities that one can have in the areas like humanities, social sciences and communication after pursuing the course.


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