General Arts and Science Certificate (College Transfer) - 230
OSAP Eligible
Overview
Program Highlights
- Develop essential employability skills such as strong communication, critical thinking, and socio-cultural awareness.
- Customize your schedule by choosing from a wide range of electives that are delivered in blended and online learning environments.
- Get a fresh start by upgrading and achieving the entrance-level requirements and transfer credits needed for other competitive college programs.
- Enjoying your first year of studies and want to learn more? Continue into the second year of this program – the General Arts and Science (University Transfer) Diploma, and unlock additional university pathway opportunities.
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.
Who Should Apply
- Unsure about your future? Discover your interests and passion by taking a wide variety of course options in the humanities and social science disciplines to broaden your understanding of the world around you.
- Missing admission requirements for a college program? Need a fresh start? Obtain your admission requirements, upgrade your academic skills and earn credits toward your future program.
- Looking for a pathway to university? Considering completing the General Arts & Science two-year Diploma (208)? Start off in the one-year Certificate to gain confidence and enhance your abilities before committing to the two-year diploma.
Program Length
1 academic year (period of 8 months)
Admission
Admission
Domestic and International student admission requirements
- OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
- Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
Options are available for mature applicants.
Language Requirements for Applicants with English as a Second Language
- See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
- Successful completion of the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (478 or 278) program
- TOEFL minimum score of 550 (80 Internet based)
- or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5
- More information about acceptable certificates, can be found on the International Admission Requirements
Don't have the necessary requirements?
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
2024 - 2025 Domestic Tuition and Fees
| Description | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Ancillary Fees | $881.96 | $785.16 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Compulsory Program Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Domestic Tuition | $1,354.04 | $1,354.04 |
| Total Domestic Charges Per Semester | $2,236.00 | $2,139.20 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $4,375.20 | |
Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.
- Full Cost Breakdown
- Explore payment options
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2024 - 2025 International Tuition and Fees
| Description | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition & Ancillary Fees | $8,525.00 | $8,525.00 |
| Co-op Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Program Compulsory Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
| Total International Charges Per Semester | $8,975.00 | $8,900.00 |
| Total 1st Year Fees | $17,875.00 | |
If you pay by wire transfer, please note your bank might charge you a fee to transfer money. Make sure your transfer includes the Mohawk payment and the wire transfer fee. This applies to each wire transfer payment you make.
Additional Information
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
When it comes to paying for your education, investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. A Mohawk education is one of the most cost-effective means of acquiring the skills and knowledge you need to have a prosperous and rewarding career.
As you start on your chosen career path, it's important to have a realistic set of expectations regarding the expenses associated with attending college. In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to budget for books, supplies, housing, and other related living expenses. You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans. It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.
Available Financial Assistance Resources:
- OSAP Eligible. Learn about Ontario Student Assistance Program - OSAP (domestic students only)
- Working on Campus
- Additional Sources of Funding
- Financial Assistance Home Page
Apply for Awards:
By submitting a Scholarships and Bursaries Application every semester, students have access to over $3 million in Mohawk College scholarships, bursaries and Ministry-partnered funding to help meet their financial needs.
Financial Literacy:
Whether saving for school, sticking to a budget, or planning for a major purchase, financial literacy affects us all. That's why Mohawk College is dedicated to helping students improve their financial literacy and become more confident in managing their money.
- Complete the free online Money Matters Module to earn Co-Curricular Credit!
- Financial Resources and Calculators
Program of Studies
Course Overview & Descriptions
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Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning
How you’ll gain skills
- Work with an organization or agency in a classroom setting to solve real-life industry projects.
To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.
In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Your future career options
- 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.
Where you could work includes:
- Health Care
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Business
- Data Collection and Research
Educational Pathways
Educational Pathways
Pathways to Mohawk
If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
Additional Information
Pathways within Mohawk
We offer a diverse range of programs to further your studies within Mohawk following completion of this program. *
- Child and Youth Care
- If you are interested in the CYC pathway, take the following electives in our program: Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Sociology, and Developmental Psychology.
- Recreation Therapy
- If you are interested in the RT pathway, take the following elective in our program: Positive Psychology.
- Social Service Worker
- If you are interested in the SSW pathway, take the following electives in our program: Introduction to Psychology and Introduction to Sociology.
- Practical Nursing
- If you are interested in the PN pathway, take the following electives in our program: Introduction to Psychology and Introduction to Sociology.
Please note that Essential Communications AND our General Electives can be transferred to any diploma program within Mohawk College.
Pathways beyond Mohawk
Earn a degree:
Completion of the General Arts & Science 208 Diploma (2-year program) will maximize your credit transfers to university in a Social Sciences and Humanities discipline, earning up to two years of university credit in some cases. Students in Program 230 (1-year certificate) can transfer to Program 208 by contacting their Program Coordinator, if eligible. See the university pathways options on our General Arts & Science Program 208 (university-transfer) website.
See ontransfer.ca for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.
Search the Mohawk Transfer Database for opportunities outside of Ontario.
Indigenous Ways of Knowing Certificate
Students can receive an Indigenous Ways of Knowing Certificate in addition to their GAS certificate by completing at least four of our Indigenous Studies courses, achieving a weighted GPA of 60%.
| Semester | Courses |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | • First Nations, Metis, & Inuit Perspectives • Indigenous Wholistic Practices |
| Semester 2 | • Impacts of the TRC • Indigenous Peoples Evolving Media & Artistic Images • Indigenous Connections to the Land • First Nations Languages – Resilience & Reclamations |
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program. To start a new program at Mohawk, you must apply via ontariocolleges.ca.
Transfer from
You can transfer to the General Arts and Science Certificate (College Transfer) - 230 from the following programs:
Career Pathways
Community Integration through Co-operative Education (CICE)
Receiving Program
General Arts and Science Certificate (College Transfer)
Transfer to
You can transfer from the General Arts and Science Certificate (College Transfer) - 230 to the following programs:
Child and Youth Care
Recreation Therapy
Social Service Worker
Practical Nursing
Mohawk College makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of each transfer opportunity. Please note that changes may occur in program offerings, admission requirements, and transfer credits granted by the receiving institutions. We advise all students to check with the receiving institution directly for the most up-to-date information.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Search ONTransfer.ca for more pathways with Ontario public colleges and universities.
Mohawk College makes no warranty or endorsement of material contained within links to external websites, nor does the College assume any responsibility for the linked website or its contents.
Faculty
Program Coordinator
Carla LaBella
Faculty
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