General Arts & Science – University Profile Online
Achieve your personal and professional goals with a versatile diploma that gives you a strong foundation in various academic disciplines through a flexible online learning format.
Apply by:
2024/12/13
Start classes:
2025/01/06
Program Overview
Discover the benefits of an online General Arts & Science – University Profile program
Build upon your existing academic, research, communication and critical-thinking skills with the General Arts & Science – University Profile online program from Sheridan College. Prepare to become a well-rounded graduate equipped with the confidence and competence needed to enter the workforce or continue your education. You will gain transfer credits that can integrate seamlessly into many universities’ degree programs including Sheridan's multiple established partner universities.
Tailor the curriculum to your interests and goals when you choose from a wide range of courses in a variety of disciplines. This personalized diploma also features small class sizes, student services and caring instructors, which contribute to an exceptionally supportive learning environment.
As a graduate of Sheridan’s General Arts & Science program, you’ll have the opportunity to transfer to one of our partner universities and apply transfer credits toward your degree (students need to meet the university’s admission requirements). Admission requirements may vary from university to university. Please also note that transfer agreements will refer to specific programs at a given university. Your academic adviser will be able to guide you through this process and answer any questions you have.
As a graduate of this General Arts & Science program, you will be able to:
- Analyze information objectively, evaluate arguments and form sound judgments
- Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in both academic and professional settings
- Identify and evaluate research sources, gather and analyze data, and present research findings effectively
- Identify problems, develop creative solutions and think critically to overcome challenges
- Manage your own learning by staying motivated and focused on achieving goals while persevering through challenges
- Adjust to new learning environments, embrace change and thrive in a fast-paced world
- Analyze information objectively, evaluate arguments and form sound judgments
- Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in both academic and professional settings
- Identify and evaluate research sources, gather and analyze data, and present research findings effectively
- Identify problems, develop creative solutions and think critically to overcome challenges
- Manage your own learning by staying motivated and focused on achieving goals while persevering through challenges
- Adjust to new learning environments, embrace change and thrive in a fast-paced world
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Total Tuition:
$5,400
Transfer Credits:
Past completed credits might apply toward your program
Credit Hours:
61
Tuition
See how our affordable tuition benefits you
When you complete your online General Arts & Science program, you’re investing in your future.
| Program | Per Program |
|---|---|
| GASU | $5,400 |
*Tuition does not include additional fees and tuition fees may vary depending on your status as full time or part time. Click here for more information on our additional fees.
Tuition breakdown:
Total Tuition:
$5,400
Credit Hours:
61
Calendar
Find the start date that fits your schedule
Sheridan College online programs are delivered in an accelerated online format that is ideal for flexibility and convenience. We offer multiple start dates per year, so you can begin your program when it suits your schedule.
Apply by
2024/12/13
Start Class
2025/01/06
| Term | Start Date | App Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Class End Date | Term Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter A | 2025/01/06 | 2024/12/13 | 2024/12/13 | 2025/01/06 | 2025/01/31 | 2025/02/21 | 7 weeks |
| Winter B | 2025/03/03 | 2025/02/25 | 2025/02/25 | 2025/03/03 | 2025/03/31 | 2025/04/17 | 7 weeks |
| Spring/Summer A | 2025/05/05 | 2025/04/29 | 2025/04/29 | 2025/05/05 | 2025/05/31 | 2025/06/20 | 7 weeks |
| Spring/Summer B | 2025/06/30 | 2025/06/24 | 2025/06/24 | 2025/06/30 | 2025/07/31 | 2025/08/15 | 7 weeks |
Ready To Take the Next Step?
Admissions
Start your journey to a GASU online
Review the streamlined admission process below for the online General Arts & Science program from Sheridan College.
Admission Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- Complete an online application
You must meet the following requirements for admission to this online General Arts & Science program.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
- English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)
OR
- Mature student status
Application Selection
Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses). Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.
*Course duration for September starts is two academic years. Course duration for January starts is 16 months continuous.
English Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan’s English Proficiency Requirements.
Credential Assessment
If you have education from outside of Canada, you may need to provide a Credential Assessment Report when you apply to Sheridan.
Courses
Here’s what you will study in your online General Arts & Science program
To graduate from the online General Arts & Science program, you must complete a total of 61 credit hours, including 37 credit hours of core courses and 24 credit hours of elective courses.
Students can choose between SCIE22405 or MATH29264.
LIFE16367: College Success
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 1
Students learn a variety of strategies and techniques designed to improve their reading, listening, note taking, studying, and test-taking skills. They become familiar with college resources, policies, and procedures as well as various aspects of their program, including program and college requirements and pathway opportunities for university admission. Students participate in a variety of learning activities including interactive lectures, guest speaker presentations, applied learning activities and individual interviews with their faculty member.
ENGL10102: Principles of Academic Writing and Research
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students in Principles of Academic Writing and Research focus on fundamental research, writing and presentation skills. These skills support students in all General Arts and Science and Pre-health core courses as well as in other post-secondary studies. Students will learn different academic research methodologies, critical approaches to reading and academic formats in writing. Class lectures, computer labs and assignments will help students to learn and practice the foundations of academic discourse both oral and written.
SOCI13267: Our Place, Our Power, Our People: Perspectives in Sociology
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students examine foundational sociological questions as they relate to the current socio-political climate. The field of sociology offers diverse and sometimes opposing lenses that shed light on contemporary social problems (e.g., racism, political polarization, gender and sexual politics, etc.). Students critically consider these perspectives in light of their own backgrounds. Examining their own "truths" through real-world examples and experiments. Key questions in the course include: How much power do we have over our own lives, and how much are we influenced by powers beyond our control? How can we understand the experiences of others, especially when it causes harm? And, with so much conflicting information available, how do we know what is true? Course material is presented through a variety of modalities such as memoirs, music, video, role-play, games, self-reflection, social experiments, and group discussion.
PSYC16571: Principles of Psychology
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This is a survey course in psychology, exploring psychology's orientation and subfields, its guiding principles and research strategies. Through learning about the scope of psychology's subfields and the interrelationships among them, students are encouraged to appreciate the diversity and richness of human behaviour. Major topics in the following areas are covered: biology underlying behaviour, consciousness, sensation, and perception, learning and memory, language and cognition, personality, psychological disorders and treatment, motivation, emotion, and stress. Students acquire knowledge about the key concepts that constitute the core of the introductory psychology curriculum.
HUMN18823: Intersections of World History
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students survey the history of the world from the dawn of civilization to the present day. They identify the political, social, and cultural forces that have shaped the rise and fall of various civilizations around the world. They explore the global interconnections of trade, culture, technology, and religion and understand the roots of contemporary issues today. Through a combination of group activities, discussion and debate, individual and collaborative research, and interactive lectures, students also learn to assess and analyze primary and secondary sources, compare conflicting historical interpretations, and weigh their arguments and evidence. This knowledge provides students with insights into the complexities of the human experience and forms the foundation for further study--and success--in post-secondary humanities courses.
PHIL13278: Philosophy for the Inside Out
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students explore many problems of Western philosophy, including consciousness, personal identity, free will, ethical action, civic virtue, and civil disobedience. Through intensive self-reflection, short writing exercises, and formal tests, students engage with the fundamentals of philosophical thought and practice including introspection, critical thinking, logical analysis, and practical application. Students examine a variety of topics which move from the personal to the interpersonal, thereby giving them a clearer sense of their place in society and their roles and duties as citizens of humanity.
ENGL26319: Rhetoric and Argument Across Disciplines
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on the development of advanced research and writing skills. Students explore the rhetorical and compositional strategies that are employed in various academic disciplines/fields. Students learn to deconstruct written, visual, and oral texts to understand how rhetorical choices impact the quality and effectiveness of arguments.
SOCI20839: Diversity in Canadian Society
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Canada is a diverse and complex society composed of different ethnic, cultural, and racial groups. In this course, a broad understanding of diversity is discussed through an examination of contemporary social and political issues. Students will critically explore attitudes and responses to diversity within Canadian society using sociological theory as a framework. Through interactive lectures, discussions and class activities, students will determine the forces that both shape and reflect Canadian identity.
SOCS10049: Applied Research Methods for Social Sciences
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students explore the methods and theory of applied research from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective. Students examine the components of the applied research process, including formulating research questions and hypotheses; conducting a literature review; research design; sampling; measurement; and the analysis and synthesis of data. Research ethics will be given special consideration. Through weekly lecture, discussion, case studies and exercises, students develop the skills required to design and conduct an applied research project.
SOCS20146: Applied Research in Practice
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students apply knowledge of applied research methods and theory to the development of an applied research project. They develop a research proposal that describes the research question and hypotheses, ethical considerations, a critical literature review, research design, research instruments, as well as data collection and analysis procedures. Students carry out the collection and analysis of primary data in order to answer a question of real-world concern.
SCIE22405: The Science of Everyday Life
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students explore the world of science as a practice and profession in order to understand how scientific knowledge permeates their everyday life. Students build an understanding of how knowledge is generated by scientists, what constitutes scientific evidence, and how science is communicated across a range of scientific disciplines. Students apply their knowledge of scientific rigour and standards of evidence to critically examine public issues with a scientific aspect. Using critical inquiry skills and knowledge from the course, students explore extraordinary claims and controversies from fields including health and wellness, environmental conservation, and natural resource use to understand how the work of scientists can be influenced and manipulated by other social forces.
MATH29264: Advanced Functions and Data Modelling
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students analyze a variety of functions, including linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and apply those functions to model data and solve theoretical and practical problems that arise in the health sciences. Students engage in interactive lectures, independent activities, assignments and investigations, web-based resources, and quizzes and tests, to reinforce the core concepts and to provide some career and life context for the concepts learned.
PHIL16121: Believing in a Social World
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students explore many problems of Western philosophy, including skepticism, the ethics of belief, disagreement, testimony, toleration, expertise, and democratic decision-making. Through intensive self-reflection, short writing exercises, and formal tests, students engage with the fundamentals of philosophical thought and practice including introspection, critical thinking, logical analysis, and practical application. Students examine a variety of topics which clarify their rights and responsibilities as co-creators of knowledge in a democratic society.
LITT20102: Modern Literature and Contemporary Issues
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces students to a variety of 20th century transnational literary genres - poetry, prose, and drama - and to the contemporary issues addressed by these works. Students read, discuss, and respond to a variety of literary themes focusing on, among others: war, family, gender, Canadian identity, and world tensions. In class lectures, seminars analytical essays and discussions, students explore the complex relationship-both literal and figurative-between modern literature and the real world.
SOCS10476G: Innovation: Shaping the Modern World
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students explore innovation through sociological and historical lenses. Students investigate the social aspects of innovation including the importance, challenges, diffusion, and unintended consequences of innovation. Historical figures including Johannes Gutenberg, Galileo Galilei, Frederic Tudor, Josiah Wedgwood, and Steve Jobs are critically examined in the context of innovation. Social and economic issues impacting innovation are assessed including organizational innovation, research, and development, innovating cities and risk consideration. Using critical inquiry skills, students explore how to participate in an innovative future and examine the social initiatives that will be required to deal with future innovation in fields such as Automation and AI. Students participate in a variety of self-directed and discussion activities. Through textbook readings, online readings, videos, course exercises, discussions, students describe, and analyze how innovation has shaped modern society.
CULT12599G: Arrivals and Departures: Exploring Travel Narratives
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
In this online course, students explore the adventures and curiosities of travel narratives in literature and popular media. Through interactive course materials, on-line discussions, quizzes, and written assignments, students study the development of the genre within the context of various historical periods and ideologies. Students engage with travel narratives from a variety of styles and learn about key issues as they examine what it means to be a traveler in a culture of globalization.
SOCI10264G: Profiles in Crime
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students critically analyze the Canadian criminal justice system and the impact of crime on victims and our society. Students explore criminal typologies, the causes of crime and the changing definition of crime and criminals. Through in-class activities, presentations, group discussion, relevant readings and multi-media presentations, students gain a deeper awareness of current issues facing the criminal justice system including police discretion, the role of the criminal court system, the plight of victims of crime, and proposed solutions to crime.
HUMN18888G: Aging in a Changing Society
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students explore the issues related to aging in a changing society, including the demographic, institutional and maturational changes related to aging. Students investigate matters of importance to older adults and their families, including topics such as self image, health care, housing and design, transportation, leisure and recreation. Students learn online through assigned readings, research and case studies, as well as assigned discussions and other activities.
NUTR19207G: Nutrition for Well Being
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students explore how human nutrition affects overall health by examining the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. Other topics that students examine include fad diets, vegetarian diets, eating disorders and sports nutrition. Students also learn how to interpret food labels and create diets that support good health by utilizing Dietary Reference Intakes and Canada's Food Guide. Students explore nutrition through interactive lectures, group assignments and presentations.
HIST13921GD: Modern Europe
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students examine the political, social, and cultural forces that have shaped European history from the French Revolution to the end of World War Two. They identify how and why the Modern era developed and evolved, and how it has contributed to the contemporary world. Students explore the nature and development of the French Revolution and its impact on the development of modern Western civilization. In addition to the French Revolution, they analyze the major themes and events of the Restoration, Industrial Revolution, Revolutions of 1848, European Imperialism, and the Era of the World Wars. Through a combination of group activities, discussions and debates, individual and collaborative research, and interactive lectures, students also examine the roots and development of modern statehood, representative government, nationalism, liberalism, and industrialism.
CULT17545GD: Introduction to Studies in Creativity
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students critically examine four aspects of creativity-the creative person, process, product, and press-and increase the degree to which they recognize and nurture their own creative potential. Supported by interdisciplinary research and theory, they also assess the increasing importance and global context of creativity skills in the 21st century. Through interactive lectures, experiential learning activities, written assignments and presentations, students explore foundational concepts in creativity studies and enhance their own creative capacities.
CULT26529GD: Creative Leadership
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students examine the complex and dynamic relationship between leadership, facilitation, and creativity. Through the study of cross-disciplinary theory, they assess conceptions of leadership within a global context and explore processes, methodologies, structures, styles, and skills associated with creative leadership and problem solving. Students also examine cultural factors influencing creative leadership and facilitation abilities in a cross-cultural, international context. Through interdisciplinary readings, interactive lectures, in-class activities, a leadership project and self-reflections, students nurture their creative leadership and problem-solving capacities.
PHIL16311GD: The Philosophical Life
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Students examine classical and contemporary philosophical views on living a philosophical life in the face of life's dilemmas. They examine their own lives to determine what contributes to a philosophically good life for them. Main foci include philosophical perspectives on friendship, pleasure, happiness, morality, personal identity, freedom, and responsibility. Various philosophical readings, audio-visuals, and lectures introduce students to philosophical ideas and ways of examining life. Philosophical thought experiments and dilemmas hone thinking and problem-solving skills, and foster self-knowledge. Reflective decision-making projects, and other individual evaluation components aim to augment and intensify students' philosophical explorations.
