Explore your passion for humanities and social sciences
General Arts and Science – Liberal Studies Foundation Ontario College Certificate program
Get a taste of college studies. Sharpen your thinking and analytical skills. Use this as a first step to further your education.
Part-time
Program information
Program description
The General Arts and Science – Liberal Studies Foundation program will introduce you to a diverse range of subjects from the humanities and social sciences. Through a combination of subjects, diverse learning methods, and exploration of contemporary local and global issues, you will foster the critical thinking and analytical skills to broaden your knowledge and worldview. This program sets the stage for the transition into further post-secondary studies, whether at college or university, through excellent credit transfer opportunities and articulation agreements. You’ll gain confidence in your academic abilities while gaining essential and transferable employability skills, all of which will prepare you to thrive in your chosen path.
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Barrie |
Tuition and fees
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What are the admission requirements for the General Arts and Science – Liberal Studies Foundation program?
General Arts and Science – Liberal Studies Foundation admission requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/
Pathways
Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/
What career paths can I take as a graduate of this program?
Your General Arts and Science – Liberal Studies Foundation certificate gives you many career opportunities
While most students choose General Arts and Science – Liberal Studies Foundation as a pathway to further studies, some graduates are sought after for employment in occupations requiring liberal studies and critical thinking with organizations that prefer to administer their own training program. Program courses provide students optimum transfer credits to other college and university programs. The certificate from this program is recognized by several Ontario, national and international colleges and universities.
Why study General Arts and Science – Liberal Studies Foundation at Georgian?
Liberal arts education
Explore the humanities and social sciences through introductory courses in literature, psychology, sociology, and critical thinking. Small classes provide you with opportunities for meaningful interaction with dedicated faculty who emphasize reading, academic writing, analysis and discussion.
Strategies for success
Develop solid communication, teamwork, critical thinking, problem solving and personal management skills. Build confidence and learn to prioritize, meet deadlines and work independently.
Pathways
Upon graduation, apply to one of Georgian’s many programs with credits transferred, continue into the second year of the General Arts and Science diploma program or apply directly to university programs. There are so many possibilities.
What courses are included in the General Arts and Science – Liberal Studies Foundation certificate program?
Course overview
8 Program Courses
1 Communications Course
2 Program Option or General Education Courses
1 General Education Course
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the General Arts and Science – Liberal Studies Foundation program outline.
- HUMN 1006 – Exploring Literature
- HUMN 1017 – Critical Thinking Foundations
- PSYL 1022 – Psychology 1
- SOCL 1003 – Sociology 1
- Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
- Select 1 course from the general education list during registration or contact the program co-ordinator about option courses.
Your course delivery method(s)
Hybrid
This program has a hybrid delivery method. Some parts are online and other parts are delivered in person. You’ll need to come to campus for part of your program.
Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.
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