General Arts – One Year Certificate (GAP)

About the Program

This one-year certificate program not only allows you to explore and earn general education credits that can be applied to other programs, but it also includes a dynamic career-counselling component. This lets you to explore different fields, discover your passions and prepare for a career-specific postsecondary education.

GAP is also designed to help students who have been withdrawn from a program continue their education at Seneca Polytechnic. Some students may only need one semester to complete GAP. This program offers a second chance to start a new career pathway or, if available to you, return to your previous program, better prepared to succeed. Learn more about this opportunity through these frequently asked questions.

Credential Awarded

Ontario College Certificate

Duration

2 Semesters (1 Year)

Starts

January, May, September

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered online and is also available in person. Students choosing in-person delivery at are required to come on campus.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

Clear and flexible communication skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving techniques
Time management when balancing multiple responsibilities
Collaborative and effective teamwork and networking
Overcoming setbacks with resiliency

Program of Study

Course List
Course Code	Course Name	Weekly Hours
Semester 1
CAN149	Current Issues in Canada	3
COM101	Communicating Across Contexts	3
or COM111	Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)
NAT108	Understanding Science and Technology	3
PSY355	Psychology of Learning: Mindset and Resilience	3
SOC122	Introduction to Social Sciences	3
Semester 2
CUL145	The Digital World - Issues and Trends	3
PHL185	Big Ideas in Philosophy	3
plus: General Education Course (2)		6
plus: Professional Options (1)		4

Professional Options

Course List
Course Code	Course Name	Weekly Hours
ACC120	Accounting Basics I	4
MRK106	Marketing I	4

Program Learning Outcomes

This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:

Develop, through general knowledge gained in a wide range of subjects, insight into both self and society.
Develop flexibility and clarity of both thought and expression in order to develop communications competence to a level required by business and industry.
Understand and utilize critical thinking processes and problem solving techniques.
Examine and evaluate various aspects of our changing society to assist in developing a sense of personal and social responsibility as a citizen in society.
Employ basic vocational, skills drawn from the areas of the Humanities, Social and Behavioural Sciences of Vocational Studies (Business, Technology).

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant
English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent course

Canadian citizens and permanent residents may satisfy the English requirements for this program through successful Seneca pre-admission testing.

International Student Information

International admissions requirements vary by program and in addition to English requirements, programs may require credits in mathematics, biology, and chemistry at a level equivalent to Ontario’s curriculum, or a postsecondary degree or diploma, equivalent to an Ontario university or college. Program-specific pre-requisite courses and credentials are listed with the admission requirements on each program page. To review the academic requirements please visit: Academic Requirements - Seneca, Toronto, Canada (senecapolytechnic.ca).

Pathways

As a leader in academic pathways, we offer a range of options that will allow you to take your credential further in another Seneca program or a program at a partner institution.

To learn more about your eligibility, visit the Academic Pathways web page.