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General Education

 

General Education

Diploma Requirements

In order to meet Seneca's breadth requirements for diploma or advanced diploma programs, students must successfully complete at least 3 general education courses toward their program, satisfying the following criteria:

Please note that only levels 1 and 2 language courses are permitted as General Education courses, and a maximum of two language courses may be used towards General Education requirements.


Certificate Requirements

Please note that some certificate programs require general education courses; courses may be taken from the following categories.

Please note that only levels 1 and 2 language courses are permitted as General Education courses, and a maximum of two language courses may be used towards General Education requirements.


Compressed General Education Course

If you're nearing graduation and need one more general education credit, we've added a new option designed to give you added flexibility. Building Bridges Through Intercultural Communication (CAN110is a one-week, 42-hour online course that fulfills a general education credit.

Course Schedule: June 22 to June 26, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Delivery: Online (OA+OS).

Please note:

  • As one-week courses do not meet Ministry length requirements, this course will not count toward your full-time or part-time OSAP course load and may impact your OSAP funding
  • If enrolling in this course, attendance is mandatory for all classes
  • Before registering, please ensure this course meets your program's elective requirement. General education courses do not meet the degree-level Liberal Studies requirement.

If you are interested in enrolling, please complete the Building Bridges Through Intercultural Communication (CAN110) Registration Form. Our team will contact you to confirm your registration.