Duration
1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
(Mississauga)
Trafalgar Road Campus
(Oakville)
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Overview
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Courses
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Admission Requirements
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Careers
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Co-op
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Degree Completion
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Learning Outcomes
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Internship
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Fees & Financial Aid
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FAQs
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Labs & Technology
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Financial Planning Certification
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Professional Sales Certificate
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Program Transition
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Earn your Masters degree
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Transfer Opportunities
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Clinical Placements
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Articulation Agreements
Adjust to post-secondary studies and identify your future career.
Program Overview
Who is this program ideal for?
A General Arts and Science certificate is perfect for you if:
- You're not sure you're ready for university
- You want an opportunity to get a fresh start in small classroom settings
- You want holistic, personalized advising that enhances academic and personal success
- You want to enhance your social and cultural awareness
What will you learn?
Our General Arts and Science certificate program will allow you to:
- Experience a multidisciplinary curriculum
- Adjust to post-secondary learning environments
- Develop confidence and build strong academic and communication skills
- Define your academic, career and personal goals
- Earn transfer credits that can be applied to future studies
Why Sheridan?
At Sheridan, you'll enjoy:
- Small classes (maximum of 40 students)
- Exposure to six fields of study in your first year
- Faculty who are highly credentialed experts in their specializations
- Your own personal academic adviser
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Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
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Courses
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
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Semester 1
CODE TITLE CREDITS INFO 10937 Computer Communications and Data Presentations 3 ENGL10102 Principles of Academic Writing and Research 3 PHIL 13278 Philosophy from the Inside Out 3 SOCI 17221 Principles of Sociology 3 PSYC 16571 Principles of Psychology 3 LIFE 16367 College Success 1 Total: 16 -
Semester 2
CODE TITLE CREDITS PHIL 16121 Philosophy - An Introduction 3 ENGL 17889 Composition and Rhetoric 3 SOCI 20839 Diversity in Canadian Society 3 HUMN18823 Humanities and Western Civilization 3 GNED General Education Elective 3 Total: 15
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Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
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Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
- English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)
OR
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.
English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan’s English proficiency requirements.
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Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
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Career Opportunities
Sheridan’s General Arts and Science certificate program provides introductory courses in a wide variety of disciplines.
Past students in this program have gone on to pursue careers in such fields as:
- Social work and counselling
- Communication, culture and information technology
- Political science
- Media and film
- Public relations and communications
- Government sectors
- Business
- Non-profit organizations
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Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Helpful links
Co-op
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Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
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Degree Completion
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Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of the program, graduates will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Develop, through general knowledge gained in a wide range of subjects, insight into both self and society.
- Develop flexibility and clarity of both thought and expression in order to develop communications competence to a level required by business and industry.
- Understand and utilize critical thinking processes and problem solving techniques.
- 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.
- Employ basic vocational, skills drawn from the areas of the Humanities, Social and Behavioural Sciences of Vocational Studies (Business, Technology).
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Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Helpful links
Internship
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Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Helpful links
Program Fees
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2021–2022 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website.
Program Fees
Fees for this program are paid to the University of Toronto Mississauga.
Program Fees
Fees for this program are paid to Brock University.
Program Fees
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
For Canadian Students
The fees shown here are for the 2021-2022 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website. For English Language Studies, depending on your level placement, your program completion time may differ.
For International Students
The fees shown here are for Fall 2021, and are subject to change. The English Language Studies program is offered to international students in 7-week sessions. The fees displayed are for each 7-week session and include tuition and health insurance. Depending on your level placement, your program completion time may differ.
Fees for Canadian students
$4,101.00
Fees for International students
$17,892.00Financial Aid & Awards
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
- Scholarships, awards and bursaries
- Work Study Assistance Program
All new international students beginning their studies in the Fall 2021 or Winter 2022 semesters will receive an entrance scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $2,000.
Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $1,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship
Sheridan is pleased to provide an entrance scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to select applicants in this degree program. View Sheridan Degree Entrance Scholarship details for eligibility criteria and more.
Bursaries for Grade 12 Students Pursuing Studies Toward a Career in Law
The annual Bursary Program for grade 12 students pursuing careers in the justice sector at an Ontario university or college is now open! Bursaries are offered by the Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario (AJPO), the Association of Ontario Judges (AOJ) and the Ontario Superior Court Judges’ Association (OSCJA). Each association offers one bursary per year in each of their judicial regions for a total of 22 bursaries province-wide!
Applications close on May 26. Spread the word to students! Visit the Bursary web page for more information.
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Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Helpful links
Frequently Asked Questions
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Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Helpful links
Labs & Technology
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Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Helpful links
Financial Planning Certification
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Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Helpful links
Professional Sales Certificate
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Helpful links
Program Transition
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Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Helpful links
Earn your Masters degree
Take a virtual campus tour
Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Helpful links
Transfer Opportunities
As a graduate of Sheridan’s General Arts and Science certificate program, you’ll have the opportunity to transfer to one of our partner universities and apply transfer credits towards your degree (students need to meet the university’s admissions requirements).
Admission requirements may vary from university to university. Please also note that transfer agreements will refer to specific programs at a given university.
Your academic adviser will be able to guide you through this process and answer any questions you have.
GAS-U certificate grads can transfer to any one of the following universities:
- York University
- University of Guelph
- University of Guelph-Humber
- Wilfrid Laurier University
- Brock University
- Lakehead University
And many more!
Graduates of the one-year Sheridan College General Arts and Science certificate program who achieve a cumulative average of 75% (cGPA 3.3) or greater may be eligible for transfer credit of up to 15 units toward their B.A. program in McMaster University’s Faculty of Social Sciences. Transfer credit will be determined at the time of admission.
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Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Helpful links
Clinical Placements
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Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Helpful links
Articulation Agreements
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Faculty
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Designation
Ontario College Certificate
Duration
1 yr (2 semesters)
Location
Hazel McCallion Campus
4180 Duke of York Boulevard, Mississauga
Trafalgar Road Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Helpful links
Program availability
Ontario College Certificate
Full-time 1 year Program code: PGAUC
| Start date | Campus | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Hazel McCallion Campus (Mississauga) | Available |
| Sep 2021 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
| Jan 2022 | Trafalgar Road Campus (Oakville) | Available |
| Jan 2022 | Davis Campus (Brampton) | Closed |
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