Program Listings

Full-time Studies Alphabetical Listing

Niagara College offers an outstanding array of relevant in-demand programs. Our small class sizes mean that students and faculty can get to know each other on a first-name basis. Our hands-on instruction, personalized service, unique learning enterprises, and industry-leading co-op programs have transformed the way our students learn.

Note that the Start Dates listed below indicate in which academic terms a program may generally be offered. Please consult the Program Availability section for current intake status for all full-time programs (post secondary certificates and diplomas / graduate certificates / bachelor degrees).

Post-Secondary ProgramsLengthStart DateCampus
Acting for Film and Television2 YearsSeptemberWelland
Art and Design Foundation 1 Year September Welland
Baking and Pastry Arts 1 Year September NOTL
Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management **2 Years September NOTL
Broadcasting - Radio, Television and Film **3 Years September Welland
Business - General 2 Years
September, January NOTL
Business - International Business 2 Years September NOTL
Business - Sales and Marketing 2 Years September, January NOTL
Business - Accounting (Academic) 2 Years September, January NOTL
Business Administration - Human Resources (Co-op) 3 Years September, January NOTL
Business Administration - International Business 3 Years September, January NOTL
Business Administration - Marketing (Co-op) 3 Years September, January NOTL
Business Administration - Operations Management (Co-op) 3 Years September, January NOTL
Business Administration - Accounting (Academic or Co-op) 3 Years September, January NOTL
Business Administration - Professional Golf Management (Co-op) 3 Years September NOTL
Child and Youth Worker **3 Years September Welland
Civil Engineering Technician 2 Years September Welland
Community and Justice Services (Correctional Worker) 2 Years September Welland
Computer Engineering Technician 2 Years September, January Welland
Computer Programmer 2 Years September, January Welland
Computer Programmer Analyst (Co-op) 3 Years September, January Welland
Computer Systems Technician 2 Years September Welland
Construction Engineering Technology 3 Years September Welland
Construction Techniques 1 Year September Welland
Culinary Innovation and Food Technology (Co-op) 3 Years September NOTL
Culinary Management (Co-op) 2 Years September, January NOTL
Culinary Skills - Chef Training 1 Year September, January NOTL
Dental Assisting - Levels I and II 1 Year September Welland
Dental Hygiene **2 Years September Welland
Dental Office Administration 1 Year September Welland
Digital Photography **2 Years September Welland
Early Childhood Education 2 Years September, January Welland
Educational Assistant - Special Needs Support 2 Years September, January Welland
Electrical Engineering Technician 2 Years September, January Welland
Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op) 3 Years September, January Welland
Electrical Techniques 1 Year September, January, May Welland
Electronics Engineering Technician 2 Years September, January Welland
Electronics Engineering Technology (Co-op) 3 Years September, January Welland
Environmental Technician - Field and Laboratory (Co-op) 2 Years September NOTL
Esthetician 2 Years September, January NOTL
Fitness and Health Promotion 2 Years September Welland
Game Development 3 Years September Welland
General Arts and Science - College Exploration 1 or 2 Years September, January, February, May Welland & NOTL
General Arts and Science - Pre-Media and Design 1 Year September Welland
General Arts and Science - Degree Transfer 2 Years September NOTL
Graphic Design 3 Years September Welland
Greenhouse Technician (Co-op) 2 Years September, January NOTL
Hairstyling Techniques 1 Year September Maid of the Mist
Horticultural Technician (Co-op) 2 Years September, January NOTL
Hospitality Management - Hotel and Restaurant (Co-op) 2 Years September, January NOTL
Journalism 2 Years September, January Welland
Landscape Horticulture Techniques 1 Year September, January NOTL
Landscape Technician (Co-op) 2 Years September, January NOTL
Law Clerk (Co-op) 2 Years September NOTL
Mechanical Engineering Technician 2 Years September, January Welland
Mechanical Engineering Technology (Co-op) 3 Years 8 Months September, January Welland
Mechanical Techniques 1 Year January Welland
Military Arts and Science - DMASc (Online) 2 Years September, January Online
Motive Power Technician - Automotive (Co-op) 2 Years September, January Welland
Motive Power Technician - Automotive Apprenticeship (Co-op) **2 Years September Welland
Motive Power Techniques - Automotive 1 Year September, January Welland
New Media Web Design 2 Years September, January Welland
Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant **2 Years September Welland
Office Administration - Executive (Co-op) 2 Years September NOTL
Office Administration - General 1 Year January NOTL
Office Administration - Medical 2 Years September NOTL
Paramedic **2 Years September Welland
Personal Support Worker 1 Year September, January Welland
Pharmacy Technician **2 Years September Welland
Photonics (Laser) Engineering Technician 2 Years September Welland
Photonics (Laser) Engineering Technology 3 Years September Welland
Police Foundations 2 Years September, January Welland
Police Foundations (Accelerated) 1 Year September Welland
Practical Nursing **2 Years
(4 Terms) 		September, January, May Welland
Practical Nursing - Modified **2 Year
(6 Terms) 		September, January Welland
Pre-Community Services 1 Year September, January Welland
Pre-Health Sciences (College) 1 Year September Welland
Pre-Health Sciences (University) 1 Year September Welland
Protection, Security and Investigation 2 Years September, January Welland
Recreation and Leisure Services 2 Years September Welland
Recreation Therapy 2 Years September Welland
Renewable Energies Technician 2 Years September Welland
Renovation Technician - Construction (Co-op) 2 Years September Welland
Retail Pharmacy Assistant 1 Year September Welland
Social Service Worker **2 Years September, January Welland
Sport Management 3 Years September NOTL
Tourism Management - Business Development (Co-op) 2 Years September NOTL
Welding Technician 2 Years September, January Welland
Welding Techniques 1 Year September, January Welland
Winery and Viticulture Technician 2 Years September NOTL

** Indicates a competitive program

A program is considered competitive when the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number required to fill the program. The list of competitive programs varies from year to year. If a given program is denoted as being competitive, it will be noted as such on the program availability sheet and will also be noted (**) as being competitive on the program listings.