General Arts – English for Academic Purposes (GEA)

About the Program

This eight-month certificate program will help you improve your English skills. Your learning will be enhanced by courses in writing, reading, speaking and listening. In this program, you will use technology to help you with your coursework. Upon graduation, you may enter into a diploma program at Seneca or enter the workforce.

This program is the right choice for you if:

English isn’t your first language

Or

If you have completed less than four years of school in an English-speaking secondary school.

Credential Awarded

Ontario College Certificate

Duration

2 Semesters (8 Months)

Starts

January, May, September

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered online and is also available in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. With hybrid delivery, some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students choosing hybrid delivery will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

Written and verbal communications
How to answer questions
Understanding important information

Your Career

As a graduate of this program, you may be able to apply to a diploma, degree or graduate certificate program of your choice.

Program of Study

Course List
Course Code	Course Name	Weekly Hours
Semester 1
CLL100	Customized Language Learning - Intermediate	2
EAP130	EAP: Intermediate Reading and Writing	8
EAP160	EAP: Intermediate Listening and Speaking	4
ICA001	Introduction to Computers and Applications	3
ISC100	Introduction to Seneca Studies	2
Semester 2
CAN118	Introduction to Canadian Studies ¹	3
CLL200	Customized Language Learning - Advanced	2
EAP230	EAP: Advanced Reading and Writing Skills	6
EAP260	EAP: Advanced Listening and Speaking Skills	4
EAP950	Preparatory English Skills for Degree and PG	2

¹: This course will not fulfill a General Education requirement for the GEA program, but may be used as a General Education option outside the GEA program.

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
Must be able to understand English at a preparatory level

Additional Information

We will consider applicants who have completed some basic English as a second language college upgrading courses, or LINC Level 4.
We will also consider applicants with international English test scores such as general IELTS, TOEFL or Canadian Language Benchmark.
Please contact Admissions to review your course or test scores for admission.

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.