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General Arts and Science – Liberal Studies Ontario College Diploma program
Sharpen your skills. Build a solid foundation. Be prepared to start your career or continue your studies.
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Program information
Program description
The General Arts and Science – Liberal Studies program fosters critical thinking and analytical skills through various subjects within the humanities and social sciences. The program will encourage you to expand your worldview by exploring contemporary issues through a range of subjects and by applying a variety of diverse learning methods. General Arts and Science – Liberal Studies is designed to open doors and build pathways for your future studies, whether at college or university, with our connections to excellent credit transfer opportunities. Upon completion of this two-year diploma program, you will be eligible for university articulation agreements. Alternatively, if your chosen path is to explore workplace opportunities, the skills you’ve developed will be transferable to many entry-level positions. With a liberal studies education, you’ll experience personal growth and development and gain confidence in your academic abilities and essential employability skills, as you prepare to thrive in your chosen path.
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Barrie |
Tuition and fees
- Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
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What are the admission requirements for the General Arts and Science – Liberal Studies program?
General Arts and Science – Liberal Studies 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 diploma gives you many career opportunities
While most students choose General Arts and Science – Liberal Studies 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 diploma from this program is recognized by several Ontario, national and international universities.
Why study General Arts and Science – Liberal Studies at Georgian?
Liberal arts education
Delve further into the humanities and social sciences through courses in sociology, psychology, philosophy, literature and political science. Expand your critical thinking skills and become a well-rounded, creative citizen, ready to meet the needs of employers in an ever-changing, global workplace.
Strategies for success
Gain essential employability skills, including communication, leadership and professional decision making, as well as the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work independently.
University pathways
With more emphasis on reading, academic writing, analysis and discussion in the second year, our graduates are ready for more. Take advantage of Georgian’s articulation agreements by pursuing university in fields such as psychology, sociology, literature, political science and more.
If you’re looking for our one-year program, please visit the General Arts and Science- Liberal Studies Foundation certificate program page.
What courses are included in the General Arts and Science – Liberal Studies diploma program?
Course overview
16 Program Courses
2 Communications Courses
2 Program Option or General Education Courses
4 General Education Courses
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 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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