Program Overview

Durham College Programs

Durham College offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines, led by industry experts. The programs are designed to provide students with market-driven skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen careers.

Programs by Area of Interest

• Business, Office Administration
  • Accounting – Business
  • Accounting – Business Administration (Co-op option available)
  • Advertising and Promotion
  • Business Fundamentals
  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business – Business
  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business – Business Administration (Co-op option available)
  • Finance – Business
  • Finance – Business Administration (Co-op option available)
  • Human Resources Management (graduate certificate – weekend delivery)
  • Human Resources – Business
  • Human Resources – Business Administration (Co-op option available)
  • Marketing – Business
  • Marketing – Business Administration (Co-op option available)
  • Supply Chain and Operations Management – Business Administration (Co-op option available)
  • Supply Chain and Operations – Business
  • Supply Chain and Operations – Business – Transfer to Ontario Tech University Bachelor of Commerce (Hons)
• Children, Youth, Counselling
  • Child and Youth Care (compressed)
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Social Service Worker
• Community, Wellness
  • Addictions and Mental Health (graduate certificate)
  • Autism and Behavioural Sciences (graduate certificate)
  • Behavioural Science – Honours Bachelor
  • Behavioural Science Technician
  • Community Integration Through Co-operative Education
  • Community Mental Health – Honours Bachelor
  • Developmental Services Worker
  • Personal Support Worker
  • Personal Support Worker (weekend delivery)
  • Recreation Therapy
• Computers, Web, Internet
  • Applied Data Analytics (graduate certificate)
  • Artificial Intelligence Analysis, Design and Implementation (graduate certificate)
  • Artificial Intelligence – Honours Bachelor
  • Cloud Computing (graduate certificate)
  • Computer Foundations
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programming and Analysis (Co-op option available)
  • Computer Systems Technician
  • Computer Systems Technician – Transfer to Ontario Tech University Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)
  • Computer Systems Technology (Co-op option available)
  • Cybersecurity (graduate certificate)
  • Interactive Media Design
  • Web Development
• Construction, Trades, Mechanical
  • Carpentry and Renovation Technician (Co-op option available)
  • Carpentry – Building Construction Technician (Co-op option available)
  • Civil Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)
  • Civil Engineering Technology (Co-op option available)
  • Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction Techniques
  • Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)
  • Electrical Techniques
  • Electromechanical Engineering Technology (Co-op option available)
  • Gas Technician 2
  • Gas Technician 2 – evening
  • Gas Technician 3 – evening
  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques (HVAC)
  • Mechanical Engineering Technician
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology (Co-op option available)
  • Mechanical Technician – Elevating Devices (Co-op option available)
  • Mechanical Technician – Millwright (Co-op option available)
  • Mechanical Techniques – Plumbing
  • Power Engineering Techniques – Fourth Class
  • Trades Fundamentals
  • Welding Engineering Technician (Co-op option available)
• Creative, Design, Gaming
  • Animation – Digital Production
  • Fine Arts – Advanced
  • Game – Art
  • Graphic Design
  • Interior Decorating – NEW
  • Music Business
  • Photography
  • Video Production
• Culinary, Hospitality, Tourism
  • Culinary Management
  • Culinary Skills
  • Hospitality Skills
  • Hospitality – Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management (Co-op option available)
• Engineering, Technology, Automotive
  • Architectural Technology
  • Automotive Technician – Service and Management (Motive Power Technician) (Co-op option available)
  • Biomedical Engineering Technology
  • Biotechnology – Advanced
  • Biotechnology – Advanced (fast-track)
  • Chemical Engineering Technology
  • Construction Management – Honours Bachelor
  • Electric Drive Vehicle Technician – NEW
  • Environmental Technology (fast-track)
  • Horticulture Technician (Co-op option available)
  • Horticulture – Food and Farming (Co-op option available)
• Foundations, Upgrading, Pathways
  • Academic Upgrading – College Preparation
  • General Arts and Science – General Certificate
  • General Arts and Science – Liberal Arts Ontario Tech University Transfer
  • General Arts and Science – Liberal Arts Ontario Tech University Transfer – Forensic Psychology
  • General Arts and Science – Science and Engineering Preparation – Ontario Tech University
  • General Arts and Science – Trent University Transfer
  • Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
  • Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas
• Health, Wellness
  • 9-1-1 Emergency and Call Centre Communications
  • Critical Care Nursing – e-learning (graduate certificate)
  • Dental Assisting (Levels I and II)
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Dental Office Administration
  • Fitness and Health Promotion
  • Massage Therapy
  • Nursing – Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) (Hons)
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant
  • Paramedic
  • Paramedic (Compressed)
  • Paramedic – Advanced Care (graduate certificate)
  • Practical Nursing
  • Practical Nursing (PSW-PN bridge)
  • Practical Nursing for Internationally Educated Nurses
  • Practical Nursing – Flex Program (weekend delivery)
• Horticulture, Farming
  • Horticulture Technician (Co-op option available)
  • Horticulture – Food and Farming (Co-op option available)
• Law, Court, Emergency
  • Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations (graduate certificate)
  • Fire Prevention and Technology (Co-op option available)
  • Firefighter – Pre-Service Education and Training
  • Firefighter – Pre-Service Education and Training (compressed)
  • Law Clerk (Co-op option available)
  • Paralegal
  • Paralegal (graduate certificate)
  • Paralegal – Honours Bachelor
  • Paralegal – Honours Bachelor (Paralegal diploma to degree) – NEW
  • Police Foundations
  • Protection, Security and Investigation
• Media, Communications
  • Broadcasting – Radio and Contemporary Media
  • Film and Motion Design – Media Fundamentals
  • Journalism and Creative Writing
  • Journalism – Mass Media
  • Sport Business Management (graduate certificate)
  • Sport Management (three-year)
• Science, Energy, Environment
  • Biotechnology – Advanced
  • Biotechnology – Advanced (fast-track)
  • Clinical Bioinformatics (graduate certificate)
  • Environmental Technology (fast-track)
  • Environment Health and Safety Management (graduate certificate)
• Sports, Fitness, Recreation
  • Fitness and Health Promotion
  • Recreation Therapy
  • Sport Administration (two-year)
  • Sport Business Management (graduate certificate)
  • Sport Management (three-year)

Program Details

Each program has its own set of details, including descriptions, requirements, admission criteria, tuition fees, and research areas. Please refer to the specific program page for more information.

International Students

Durham College welcomes international students and offers a range of programs that are available to them. Please refer to the International Students section for more information.

Land Acknowledgement

Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.