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Academic and General Studies Academic and General studies consists of Pre-Community Services and Pre-Health Science Certificate programs, among others. Academic and General Studies consist of a suite of diploma and certificate programs providing a foundation for a broad range of educational choices. Its programs and services open doors to students who require specific academic requirements or preparation for further success in college or university. Motivated students will find the support needed to develop their fundamental employability skills in courses, tutorials and computer-based self-learning packages. The unique aspect of these programs is the flexibility to tailor a program to a student's personal needs, whether it is for preparatory purposes or to complete a recognized Ontario College Diploma or Certificate in General Arts and Science. 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). ** Indicates a competitive program
Post Secondary Programs	Length	Start Date	Campus
General Arts and Science - College Exploration	1 or 2 Years	September or January or February	Welland and NOTL
General Arts and Science - College Path	1 Year	September	Welland
General Arts and Science - Enhanced Language Training for Employment (ELTE)	1 Year	May 2009	NOTL
General Arts and Science - Pre-Media and Design	1 Year	September	Welland
General Arts and Science - University	1 Year	September	NOTL
General Arts and Science - University Transfer	2 Years	September	NOTL
Pre-Community Services	1 Year	September	Welland
Pre-Health Sciences (College) **	1 Year	September	NOTL
Pre-Health Sciences (University)	1 Year	September	NOTL
Preparatory Programs
Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS)	Varies	Continuous Weekly Intake	Welland and NOTL
Continuing Education Part-Time Programs
Criminal Psychology and Behaviour	Varies	Fall / Winter / Spring	Online Learning and/or In Class
General Arts and Science (Certificate and Diploma)	Varies	Fall / Winter / Spring	Online Learning and/or In Class
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