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Introduction

If you have great plans for your future, and need some help to make those plans happen, General Arts and Science is an excellent choice for you.

In the General Arts and Science programs you will begin your post-secondary education by taking courses that prepare you for other programs at college or for degree studies at Humber or at university. If you are unsure about your career, we can help you to learn about different opportunities so that you can make the right choice. As a student in General Arts and Science, you will have an academic advisor who will be your guide to making good choices for your future.

Whether you choose the four semester or the two semester program, you will be better equipped to succeed.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma OR mature student status
Grade 12 English: College (C), College and University (U/C) or University (U) level

Transfer Credit Opportunities

Students who transfer to diploma programs at Humber receive significant transfer credit. Students applying to programs at other colleges or to degree studies at Humber or a university may receive transfer credit. Please see the Transfer Credit Guide for details or speak with your program coordinator.

College and University Transfer

Take the first step ...

Success starts here! If you are ready to begin diploma or degree studies, but you need to improve your grades or you want to explore your options, then the General Arts and Science College and University Transfer is a great choice!

In your first semester, you will begin to build the strong academic base you need to be successful in your later studies. We offer Students

small classes
individual attention and support for every student
academic advising for every student
maximum options for second semester and beyond

Depending on your goals, you will choose a second semester program that will lead you to either college or degree studies.

Please follow the links for College Transfer or University and Degree Transfer to explore your choices.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma OR mature student status
Grade 12 English: College (C), College and University (U/C) or University (U) level

Curriculum

You will write a placement test that will help us to start you at the right level for success at college. Where you see a choice of course, the selection is determined by your placement test.

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name
COMM 100 or GASC 200	Basic College Writing Skills or Academic Writing
GASC R20 or GASA S60	Introduction to Social Science: Critical Reading or Introduction to Social Science
GASA L10 or GASA L15	Foundations of Literature or Forms of Literature
GASC A10	Educational Planning Seminar
GASC M10	Mathematics and Data Management

After semester 1, you will choose either the
College Transfer Program or
University and Degree Transfer Program.

Science and Technology

If you are interested in a career in the health sciences, but you need background knowledge in science and mathematics, the Science and Technology Program is a great choice. Students in the Science and Technology program improve their reading, writing, critical thinking, and math skills as well as taking foundational courses in biology, chemistry and anatomy and physiology.

Scientist

Students who complete a certificate in Science and Technology are eligible to apply for the UNB/Humber Bachelor of Nursing, the Humber RPN, Pharmacy Technician and Paramedic programs, as well as health sciences programs at other colleges. Your academic advisor will help you to identify the right opportunities for further study in the health sciences field.

Transfer Opportunities

Students who successfully complete all 12 courses in the GAS Science and Technology profile may be eligible for transfer credits. Possible transfer credits include

Humber diplomas: COMM or LANG courses, GNED courses

UNB/Humber BN: students with grades of 75% and above will receive transfer credits for COMM 410 and one GNED course

Please see the Transfer Credit Guide for details or speak with your program coordinator.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma OR mature student status

Grade 12 English: college (c), college and university (u/c) or university (u) level

Curriculum

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name
GASA L10	Foundations of Literature
GASA 200	Academic and Scientific Writing 1
GASC A10	College Seminar
GAST C25	Computer Applications
GAST M10	Technical Mathematics 1
GAST N05	Introduction to Chemistry

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Name
GASA Y10	Critical Thinking
GASA 300	Academic and Scientific Writing 2
GAST C35	Computer Applications 2
GAST M25	Technical Mathematics 2
GAST N35	Introduction to Biology
GAST N40	Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Admissions Testing

Students write admissions tests in writing and mathematics. Students must be able to write at a college level in order to be admitted to this program.

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