General Studies Diploma

About this programme

Explore courses in academic and professional disciplines that include humanities like literature, history, philosophy, social sciences like anthropology, sociology or psychology, business administration or political science, and natural sciences like astronomy, biology, geography, geology, and environmental studies, among others. We offer courses both face-to-face and online. Some courses may have weekly scheduled video-conferenced sessions, while others may run entirely in person or in a combination. See the course pages and course outlines for details. Spring courses run online for broadest accessibility. Contact the School of Social Sciences and Humanities or a program advisor for assistance or for more information about our programs and courses. The General Studies programs integrate general knowledge and intellectual skills with specific occupational or professional skills. They are designed and intended for those who do not plan on pursuing a university degree or those who wish to develop an individualized program from a variety of programming areas at the University. Students who wish to complete a university degree at a later time are encouraged either to limit their choices in the General Studies programs to courses in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities and School of Science or to pursue a Social Sciences and Humanities certificate or diploma. If students do not meet the admission requirement, they should explore entry options with a Program Advisor. IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT LIBERAL ARTS/SCIENCE AND OPEN ELECTIVES : General Studies certificate students