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GENERAL ARTS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

  • Demographics: Mature Student
  • Program Types: Certificate Programs
  • School: Seneca College Newnham Campus
  • Languages: English

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The General Arts one-year certificate program provides you with a general education and an opportunity to explore other college programs. You may select courses from a wide range of disciplines to meet your individual needs. Areas of selection include the Humanities, Social and other Behavioural Sciences, and courses in Technology and/or Business Studies. An effective career-counselling component will help you choose and prepare for more career-specific postsecondary education.

You may use the skills acquired in this program to pursue further education opportunities including:

  • Transfer to another diploma program
  • Transfer to Arts and Science
  • Transfer to the two-year Liberal Arts University Transfer program which may lead you to university programs

International students: review Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility before choosing program and course delivery.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

  • January, May, September start dates 

This program is offered online and is also available in person for students at Newnham Campus or Seneca@York. Students choosing in-person delivery at Newnham Campus or Seneca@York are required to come on campus.

2023/2024 tuition and fees

Domestic fees: $3,586
International fees: $16,479

Books and Supply Costs
$1,000

Please note: All costs are approximate, may vary by campus and are subject to change at any time without notice. Parking, locker and some mandatory incidental fees are among the charges not included in the figures above. For more information see fee details.

Follow this link to apply.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant
  • English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course

Canadian citizens and permanent residents may meet English requirements for this program through successful Seneca pre-admission testing.

Recommended upgrading for applicants who do not meet academic subject requirements.

International Student Information
In addition to the admission requirements, please select your home country (accessed here) for specific information. Please note, that all international applicants must meet Seneca’s English requirements. Additional documents/assessments may be required upon request.

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PRIMARY CONTACT

Program Co-ordinator(s)
Tim Bailey (Newnham)
t 416-764-9504
e tim.bailey@senecapolytechnic.ca

Shereen Hassanein (Online and Seneca@York)
t 416-764-0455
e shereen.hassanein@senecapolytechnic.ca

 Academic Chair
Danielle Palombi
t 437-312-1046
e danielle.palombi@senecapolytechnic.ca

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ADDRESS

Seneca College Newnham Campus
1750 Finch Avenue East
Toronto, ON M2J 2X5