Program Overview

General Arts and Science – Trent University Transfer

Program Overview

With a focus on social science, critical thinking and communication skills, this program is designed for individuals interested in pursuing advanced standing into the second year of Trent University’s Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) programs. Over two semesters, students will have opportunities to refine essential academic skills and develop the foundational knowledge needed to ensure success in subsequent post-secondary studies. Students will also familiarize themselves with post-secondary life, workload, expectations and surroundings.

Intakes and Availability

Program Highlights

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Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
• Grade 12 English (C or U)

Are you missing admission requirements? We are here to help.

Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or math. Domestic applicants that are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s) i.e., Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.

DC also offers Academic Upgrading. Courses are FREE and designed to help you meet the admissions requirements for this program. Available to individuals 18+, these courses are offered on-campus at DC. Boost your qualifications with:

• Grade 12 Math (MAP4C equivalent)
• Grade 12 English (ENG4C equivalent)
• Grade 11 Biology (SBI3C equivalent)
• Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4C equivalent)

Tuition

• Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
• Year one international: $15,309 (CAD)

Semester 1 Courses

• Academic Writing for Success Strategies (COMM 2715)
• Introduction to Computer Applications (COMP 1701)
• Politics In Canada (GNED 1302)
• Foundations for Academic Success (PREP 1100)
• Introduction to Psychology - An Applied Science (PSYC 1106)
• Introduction to Sociology (SOCI 1407)

Semester 2 Courses

• Academic Writing Success Applications (COMM 3715)
• Critical Thinking Skills (CRIT 1700)
• Canadian Law (GNED 1308)
• Intro to Psyc - A Behavioural Science (PSYC 1117)
• Special Topics In Sociology (SOCI 1472)
• Statistics I (STAT 1108)

Course Delivery

• Hybrid: Part of the course is delivered online, remotely, and part is in-person on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.

Costs

• Finances shouldn’t be a barrier to you achieving your educational goals. DC’s Financial Aid and Awards office is here to help you navigate a number of financial aid programs to support your education.

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Qualified graduates can apply to Trent University’s Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and Bachelor of Science (Honours), and may also be eligible to apply their academic credits towards further study through Durham College’s partnerships with many Canadian and international colleges and universities.

Tech Requirements

To help students have the best remote learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.

• Processor: i3
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 256GB SSD
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1
• Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version)
• Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
• Camera: Webcam/built-in camera
• Internet connection

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Design ongoing strategies and plans for personal, academic and career development.
2. Acquire specific academic skills which are needed for success in a future program of studies.
3. Develop, through general knowledge gained in a wide range of subjects, insight into both self and society.
4. Extend flexibility and clarity of both thought and expression in order to increase communications competence to a level required by business and industry.
5. Understand and utilize critical thinking processes and problem solving techniques
6. Examine and evaluate various aspects of our changing society to assist in developing a sense of personal and social responsibility as a citizen in society.