Liberal Arts

Program Description

This program is designed for those who wish to pursue a university education. After two semesters, students who have met all requirements will have the opportunity to apply for joint university partnership status. The core program is rooted in a variety of humanities and social science disciplines, and emphasizes skills development in literacy, numeracy and critical thinking for university level studies.

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation (C), University Preparation (U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)

Applicant Selection:

• Academic achievement (i.e. grade in the pre-requisite English subject or its equivalent) may be used as a basis for the selection of candidates. Pre-admission testing, a College questionnaire, and orientation may be required.
• Students accepted into the program will write placement tests for both English and Mathematics.

Your Career

Graduates have transferred to York University, University of Toronto, Ryerson, Bishop’s University, D’Youville College in Buffalo, and other universities in Canada and the United States where they have received bachelor’s degrees in various disciplines. Dozens of former LAT students hold master’s degrees in a variety of academic disciplines. Many are enrolled in professional programs such as Law and Education, while others hold key positions in marketing, advertising, sales and other business areas.

Academic Opportunities

Graduates utilize the skills acquired in the program to enter the working world or pursue further education.

Educational opportunities include:

• applying to the joint Seneca/York program;
• applying to the joint Seneca/University of Toronto pilot program;
• Applying to the joint Seneca/Trent University pilot program
• applying directly to University;
• applying to continue studies at D’Youville College (Buffalo);
• applying to continue studies at Bishop’s University (Quebec); or
• transfering to a Seneca degree program.

Joint Program - Seneca College and York University

Qualified students who complete the Liberal Arts program (LAT) plus two York courses, may enter third year of a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) program in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies at York University.

Eligibility for Joint Program:

After the first year, students with a "B" average (3.0 G.P.A.) or better, will apply to enrol in the Joint Program. Students must maintain a cumulative "B" average to enrol in the York University courses and to remain in the joint program. Applicants who have previously attended a university are not normally eligible for the joint program.

Transfer Credits:

Upon successful completion of the LAT program requirements with a "B" average or better, students will receive 30 credits (five full courses) advanced standing towards a B.A. degree in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies at York University. They will receive an additional 12 credits advanced standing (two full courses) if a grade of "C" or better has been achieved in the following courses: YKC100, YKC200, YKL100, and YKL200. Students enrolled in the Joint Program will also receive 9 credits for a York University course.

* Students may also enrol in courses through the Faculty of Health for psychology and in certain cases, kineseology.

University of Toronto

University of Toronto, St. George Campus/Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies and Sciences:

As part of a new pilot project, selected students who meet specific academic requirements will be allowed to attend the St. George Campus through Woodsworth College. Students will be enrolled at the Newnham campus and will take a University of Toronto Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies course in between their first and second years while at Seneca. Successful students will be allowed to take a second U of T course while enrolled in their second LAT year at Seneca.

Trent University

As part of a new pilot project, selected students who meet specific academic requirements will be allowed to attend Trent in Oshawa. Students will take a Trent University course at the Durham College campus in between their first and second years while at Seneca. Successful students will be allowed to take a second Trent course while enrolled in their second LAT year at Seneca.

Articulation

Seneca College and D’Youville College (Buffalo, N.Y.)

Education:

Students who meet program requirements and have attained a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better will graduate from Seneca College after two years with a diploma in Liberal Arts and automatically transfer to D’Youville College in Buffalo. Students then complete an additional three years to attain a combined Bachelor Interdisciplinary Studies/Master of Science degree in Education which includes a teaching practicum. Canadian students will be able to complete their practicum in Ontario Schools. D’Youville’s teaching education program fulfills Ontario’s requirements. Successful graduates are eligible to apply for teacher certification from the Ontario College of Teachers. Students would follow the Arts specialization but complete a special Education curriculum in year two.

Seneca College and Bishop’s University (Quebec)

Seneca College students who complete the first year of the Arts or Business Specialization with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 will be admitted to a four-year program (120 credit hours) at Bishop’s University with advanced standing equivalent to 30 credit hours. Seneca College students who complete the two-year Liberal Arts program in the Arts or Business Specialization with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 will be admitted to a four-year program (120 credit hours) at Bishop’s University with advanced standing equivalent to 60 credit hours.

Diploma to Degree... and Beyond

Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following universities and colleges:

Toronto

Ontario

Canada

U.S.

International

General Education

One of the general education subjects must be a literature subject for which EAC150 is a pre-requisite.

Curriculum

Common Curriculum:

* Students will be placed in the appropriate level of mathematics depending on the results of placement tests.

Semester 2 - Arts Specialization:

Standard Program Curriculum:

Students not participating in the Joint Program Specializations would complete the curriculum below.

Students who wish to continue on to semester three in the standard program must have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 while completing the published program curriculum. Students who do not achieve the minimum will not be allowed to continue in the two-year diploma and will be advised on other options. Second semester students taking less than the six courses required for the second semester will be expected to maintain a G.P.A. of 2.5 in order to continue in the program.

Students who are enrolled in LAT (formerly GAS) in any of its variations - articulation, standard program - must take the established curriculum or will be withdrawn from the program.

Joint Program Curriculum:

*** These York University subjects are taught by a York faculty member at York University. Students pay York University tuition for these courses in addition to the normal Seneca College tuition fees.

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