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Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Certificate
An Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences education – the beginning of an adventure that can take you anywhere!
With an education in Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences you are well on your way to boundless career opportunities. Just a few examples of the career options include journalism, human and social services, communications, lawyer, psychologist, humanitarian worker, labour relations specialist, corrections officer, art director, graphic designer, and so much more. Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences provide you with the critical thinking and communication skills you need for just about any career.
This program is designed as a starting point to prepare you for any bachelor’s degrees in arts, humanities, social sciences, or interdisciplinary study, and ladders into the College’s Associate of Arts degree, Bachelor of Business Management degree, or to transfer to one of our partner institutions. It’s also a great option for those interested in lifelong learning.
Program Overview
The one-year certificate program starts in September each year and is available online, face to face, or a mix of both. You choose what works for you and if it stops working, you can change your choice of delivery method(s) in the second semester.
Part-time students applying in the winter or spring semester should select University General Studies as their program when applying.
Not sure what is included in an Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences certificate? Here are just a few of the specialty courses that will pique your interest:
Psychological Explanations of Criminal and Deviant Behaviour
Introduction to Health and Wellness in Indigenous Communities
An Introduction to Philosophical Inquiry
The Search for Meaning
Introduction to Sociology: The Individual and Society
Pottery
Introduction to Prose Fiction
Why Choose to Study Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences?
You will gain skills that will benefit you in any future career choice.
In a STEM-focused world, you’ll have the ability to bring a different perspective to a project than your more scientifically minded colleagues.
An AHSS education prepares you to ask more questions, make connections, problem solve, think creatively, and to be innovative.
Minimum 65% in either English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
Recommended
Basic computer skills
Your Costs
Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students:
For the 2024/25 academic year (2024/SU, 2024/FA, 2025/WI, 2025/SP)
Tuition Year 1:
$1,826.40
Tuition Year 2:
$1,826.40
Lab Fee:
$167.46
Application Fee:
$30.00
Student Association Fee:
$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:
$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:
$240.00
Total
$4,248.06
*These prices are for domestic students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.
Tuition and Fees for International Students:
For the 2024/25 academic year (2024/SU, 2024/FA, 2025/WI, 2025/SP)
Tuition Year 1:
$7,932.45
Tuition Year 2:
$7,932.45
Lab Fee:
$167.46
Application Fee:
$100.00
International Fee:
$100.00
Student Association Fee:
$69.00
Bus Pass Fee:
$88.80
Health and Dental Fee:
$240.00
Guard.me Insurance:
$270.00
Total
$16,900.16
*These prices are for international students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.