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General Arts and Sciences – General Certificate

Where Are You Now?

Lakehead University - Lakehead - Georgian

Degree Qualifications: BA - Bachelor of Arts

Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: Degree (3 year)

Program Title: Durham College GAS Certificate Pathway to McMaster University Faculty of Social Sciences

Where Do You Want to Go?

McMaster University

Degree Qualifications: BA - Bachelor of Arts

Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: Degree (3 year)

Program Title: Durham College GAS Certificate Pathway to McMaster University Faculty of Social Science

Transfer credits / courses

33%

Semesters Remaining 5

Granted 5.00
Total 15.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

N/A

Requirements

Graduates who have successfully completed the Durham College General Arts and Sciences – General Certificate  with a minimum “B+” (75% GPA) will receive 15 units and be awarded entry into Level 1 Social Sciences at McMaster University.

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

75%

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Durham College and McMaster University (Faculty of Social Sciences) agree that graduates of the following Durham College program may transfer credits toward a
Bachelor of Arts degree within the Faculty of Social Sciences at McMaster University •General Arts and Sciences – General Certificate
Graduates who have successfully completed the Durham College program above with a minimum “B+” (75% GPA) will receive 15 units and be awarded entry into Level 1 Social
Sciences at McMaster University.
The existence of this agreement does not constitute placement into the program at McMaster University. Admission is dependent upon space availability and documented
evidence of having successfully achieved pre-requisite requirements for program.

Program Residency Requirement

15 units of transfer credit will be granted and the program will then take 2.5 years to complete

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

This agreement will be in effect for a period of 5 years. The agreement is subject to review on a periodic basis or in the event of major curriculum changes by either institution. Either party may terminate this agreement, with or without cause, by providing the other party with ninety (90) days prior written notice of termination.
Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology and McMaster University agree that in the event of termination, every effort will be made to ensure students will be allowed to
complete the articulated program in which they are enrolled at the time termination is provided.
Durham College agrees to make information about this option available to students and graduates of the respective programs, to provide opportunities for representatives from
McMaster University to speak with students about this opportunity at the events and other arranged forums, and to notify McMaster University of any changes to curriculum. 

Documentation

No additional pathway documentation available.

Contact / Apply

https://registrar.mcmaster.ca/

https://future.mcmaster.ca/college-transfer-student/


Last Updated: November 24, 2021