Liberal Arts

Program Description

This program is designed for those who wish to pursue a university education. After two semesters and provided that you meet all requirements, you'll have the opportunity to apply for joint university partnership status. Your studies in LAT feature a core program rooted in a variety of humanities and social science disciplines, and emphasize skills development in literacy, numeracy and critical thinking for university level studies.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation (C), University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)

Applicant Selection:

• Academic achievement (i.e. grade in the pre–requisite English subject or its equivalent) may be used as a basis for the selection of candidates. Pre–admission testing, a College questionnaire, and orientation may be required.
• Students accepted into the program will write placement tests for both English and Mathematics.

The Importance of Learning Skills:

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well–organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills. Seminars, workshops and tutoring are available at Seneca's Learning Centres.

Fees

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Your Career

The four–semester Liberal Arts diploma program could be your path to a bachelor’s degree. Our graduates have transferred to York University, University of Toronto, Ryerson, Bishop's University, D'Youville College in Buffalo, and other universities in Canada and the United States where they have received bachelor's degrees in various disciplines. Dozens of former LAT students hold master's degrees in a variety of academic disciplines. Many are enrolled in professional programs such as Law and Education, while others hold key positions in marketing, advertising, sales and other business areas.

Academic Opportunities

Graduates utilize the skills acquired in the program to enter the working world or pursue further education. Educational opportunities include:

• applying to the joint Seneca/York program;
• applying to the joint Seneca/University of Toronto program;
• applying to the joint Seneca/University of Toronto Scarborough pilot program
• applying to the joint Seneca/Trent University pilot program;
• applying directly to University;
• applying to continue studies at D’Youville College (Buffalo);
• applying to continue studies at Bishop’s University (Quebec); or
• transferring to a Seneca degree program.

Liberal Arts - University Partnerships

Seneca and York University/University of Toronto:

With a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or better at the end of the second semester, you may apply to enrol in one of the University Partnership Programs. Otherwise you may continue in the Standard LAT program. You’ll be required to have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 after the second semester to proceed in the Standard program. If you do not achieve this minimum G.P.A. you'll be advised on other options.

Transfer credit from the LAT program combined with the university credits earned while in LAT and in the summer after graduating from the program, will give students significant advanced standing (normally starting between second and third year) in a Bachelor of Arts (BA) program at York University or the University of Toronto.

University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)/ Trent University:

As part of pilot projects, selected students who meet specific academic requirements will be allowed to apply to University Partnerships with UTSC and Trent University.

Diploma to Degree... and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following post-secondary institution(s):

Toronto

Ontario

Canada

U.S.

International

General Education

One of the general education subjects must be a literature subject for which EAC150 is a pre-requisite.

Curriculum

Common Curriculum:

* Students will be placed in the appropriate level of mathematics depending on the results of placement tests.

Semester 2:

Standard Program Curriculum:

Students not participating in the Joint Program would complete the curriculum below.

Joint Program Curriculum:

** These subjects are taught by York, University of Toronto or Trent faculty at the respective university campus. Students pay university tuition for these courses in addition to the normal Seneca College tuition fees.

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