Why do I need to take General Education courses?
General Education courses are a requirement for all students in an Ontario College credential program (Ontario College Certificate, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma). The purpose of General Education in the Ontario college system is to contribute to the development of citizens who are conscious of the diversity, complexity, and richness of the human experience; who are able to establish meaning through this consciousness; and, who, as a result, are able to contribute thoughtfully, creatively and positively to the society in which they live and work (Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Framework for programs of instruction for colleges of applied arts and technology, 2023).
How many General Education courses do I need?
Requirements are identified in the General Education Policy, as per below:
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General Education Requirement
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Program Credential | ||||
| College Certificate | Ontario College Certificate | Ontario College Diploma | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | |
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Number of courses required using a combination of mandated and elective courses |
0 | 1* | 3 to 5 | 3 to 5 | 0 |
*May be mandated or elective
What General Education Courses Exist and What Can I Take?
Below you’ll find a list of Gen Ed courses delivered by Canadore College. Course details (description, learning outcomes, etc.) can be found on the course outline located on the course outlines website. Some Gen Ed courses are not offered each semester, and some Gen Ed courses may not be eligible electives if they are already mandated for your program or if they meet your program learning outcomes.
| Approved General Education Courses |
| CLT100 - First Peoples of Canada |
| CTR100 - Critical Thinking & Reasoning |
| DFM123 - Healthy Living, Healthy Eating |
| ENG200 - Creative Writing |
| GED100 - Environmental Citizenship |
| GED105 - Greek Mythology |
| GED110 - Personal Finance |
| GED115 - Saints & Kings |
| GED120 - Science of Everyday Life |
| GED125 - Government Relations |
| GED135 - Personal Success |
| GED150 - Astronomy |
| GED155 - World Culture Through Film |
| GED205 - Residential Solar Power |
| GED210 - Intro to Low-Carbon Construction |
| GED235 - Cultural Awareness |
| GED250 - Artificial Intelligence and Us |
| HUM100 - Interpersonal Relations |
| HUM200 - Group Dynamics |
| PSY100 - Foundations of Psychology I |
| PSY123 - Applied Psychology |
| PSY200 - Lifespan Development |
| SOC100 - Foundations of Sociology |
| STS100 - Strategies for Success |
List is subject to change
View the list of Mandated and Excluded GenEd Offerings by Program
What policies relate to General Education requirements?
Canadore’s policy provides guidance to ensure that the College’s General Education courses are consistent with the Ministry’s stated purpose. Please see the General Education Policy and Procedure on the Policies and Procedures website.
Are General Education courses required in Degree programs?
If you’d like to know if your prior learning experience can be applied to General Education or Breadth course requirements, please contact the Pathways Officer: Jonathan.Cranston@canadorecollege.ca