The General Arts & Science (Certificate) program offers a foundational year for students preparing for future study in a wide range of fields. For students in the Social Sciences stream, core courses in communications, computers, and personal development are enhanced by courses in Psychology, Sociology, Interper­sonal Skills, Addictions, Stress Management, and Statistics. Graduates of the Social Sci­ences stream are prepared for future study in Community Services programs such as Social Service Worker, Behavioural Science Technol­ogy, and Child and Youth Care. Students wishing to pursue Behavioural Science Technology may require additional courses and should contact the General Arts & Science program coordinator.

For students moving on to other St. Lawrence College programs after completing this one-year program, some of the courses completed as part of this program may transfer.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

For the student who wants to work in the social services but is unsure which direction to go, consider the General Arts and Science - Social Sciences stream. One-on-one contact with professors who come from a wide array of Social Work fields, gives the student real-life perspective on expectations, and opportunities. This stream's flexibility allows the student to explore other fields, or even change direction away from the Social Sciences, and on to other study opportunities at SLC and beyond.