Discover your own personal learning style, and build a strong educational base, while learning in a flexible and innovative environment.
This program provides a foundation that equips students with solid social science (psychology, anthropology, sociology and political science), computing, math, and communication (written, oral and group) skills and provides students with the opportunity to pursue areas of personal interest.
General Arts & Science meets the needs of employers looking for more highly skilled and self-directed employees, and also meets the needs of students from a range of backgrounds, abilities and interests. This program utilizes modern technology and multi-media tools to further enhance the learning environment. Students also have the opportunity to explore hybrid learning, offering greater flexibility and encouraging self-directed learning.
Whether university or employment bound, General Arts & Science is ideal for students looking for a well-rounded post-secondary education.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
O.S.S.D. or equivalent with:
Grade 12 English C or U
Course equivalencies can be obtained through the ACE upgrading program or pre-programs offered at Community Colleges. Please contact our counselling department if you have questions about equivalencies at 519-541-2402.
Mature applicants must be at least 19 years of age by the start of classes and be out of secondary school for at least one year. Mature applicant testing is available in the Counselling Department. The test(s) will demonstrate equivalency in required admission subjects. For more information please contact the Counselling Department at ext 3412.
PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS
The progression requirements are currently undefined. Please revisit the program page for updates.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Between direct employment, transfers to other programs (college and university) and upgrading, GASC graduates can be found in retail, industry, marketing and education. For Transfer Opportunities please refer to www.lambton.on.ca/transferopportunities
Two GASC alumni currently teach in the GASC program, another completed a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and is working in the Yukon (Customs & Immigration).