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Continuing Education DCS programs

Here at Continuing Education, we offer diplomas in Science and Social Science, as well as more tailored options. Courses are delivered in the evening and during the weekends.

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Application period

Applications for new students are done online via SRAM in either the summer (for fall admission) or the fall (for winter admission). For the next deadline and instructions for new and returning students, see this page.

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Credit courses and programs

Pre-university DCS programs

  • General Social Science

  • Pure and Applied Science

    • Science prerequisites

    Math Physics Chemistry
    • Math TS 564-506 or SN 565-506 or
    • Math 536 or
    • Cegep equivalent: Math 201-015-RE
    • Physics 504 or
    • Physics 534 or
    • Cegep equivalent: Physics 203-001-RE
    • Chemistry 504 or
    • Chemistry 534 or
    • Cegep equivalent: Chemistry 202-001-RE

    Pre-requisite equivalence table (for Science and Social Science)

    Secondary level Adult education level CEGEP level
    Mathematics 536 or
    TS 064-506/564-506 or
    SN 065-506/S 565-506     		 MTH 5101, 5102,
    5105 to 5111 inclusive
    or
    if Math 526 passed, then
    MTH 5110
    & 5111    		 201-015-50 
    Mathematics 526 MTH 5101, 5102,
    5105 to 5109 inclusive
    or
    if Math 514 passed, then
    MTH 5105 to 5109 inclusive    		 201-015-50
    Mathematics 436 or
    TS 064-406/564-406 or
    SN 065-406/565-406     		 MTH 4101 to 4111 inclusive
    or
    if Math 426 passed, then
    MTH 4110
    & 4111    		 201-013-50
    Mathematics 426  MTH 4101 to 4109 inclusive
    or
    if Math 416 passed, then
    MTH 4101,
    4105 to 4109 inclusive    		 201-013-50
    Mathematics 514 or
    CST 063-504/563-504     		 MTH 5101, 5102, 5103,
    5104    		 No CEGEP equivalence
    Physical Science
    416 + 430 (436) or
    STE 058-404/558-404 or SE 058-
    402/558-402     		 PSC 4010
    4011
    4012    		 982-003-50
    Chemistry 534 or
    CH 051-504/551-504    		 CHE 5041, 5042 and 5043
    with labs    		 202-001-50
    Physics 534 or
    PH 053-504/553-504    		 PHS 5041, 5042 and 5043
    with labs     		 203-0001-50

    Springboard to DCS (081.C1)

    This program is designed for students who want to upgrade their high school academic record to improve their chances of admission to a CEGEP program. Both high school and CEGEP level courses are offered.

    Courses offered

    • Math 201-016-RE (Sec 4 TS/SN)
    • Math 201-015-RE (Sec 5 TS/SN)
    • Physical Science 105-003-RE (Sec 4 Science Technology & Environment)
    • Chemistry 202-001-RE (Sec 5 Chemistry 504)
    • Physics 203-001-RE (Sec 5 Physics 504)

    Students can remain in this program for a maximum of 3 semesters before switching to a DCS program.

    University prerequisites (080.04)

    This program is for students who wish to complete courses specifically required for admission to a university program. 

    Courses offered

    Offerings may vary per semester.

    • 101-401-VA The Human Body
    • 101-SN1-RE Cellular Biology
    • 101-SN2-RE Ecology and Evolution
    • 201-107-VA Calculus 1 – Social Science
    • 201-207-VA Calculus 2 – Social Science
    • 201-208-VA Linear Algebra – Social Science
    • 201-400-VA Probability and Statistics – Social Science
    • 201-SN2-RE Differential Calculus – Science
    • 201-SN3-RE Integral Calculus – Science
    • 201-SN4-RE Linear Algebra & Vector Geometry – Science
    • 202-SN1-RE General Chemistry: Matter
    • 202-SN2-RE Chemistry of Solutions
    • 202-SNU-RE Organic Chemistry 1
    • 203-SN1-RE Mechanics
    • 203-SN2-RE Electricity and Magnetism
    • 203-SN3-RE Waves and Modern Physics
    • 300-210-VA Qualitative Methods
    • 300-310-VA Quantitative Methods and Analysis
    • 350-110-VA An Introduction to Psychology

    If you need a course that is not on this list, such as Macroeconomics, Microeconomics or Using Computers, consider applying to the Springboard to DCS program.

    Requalification to a DCS (081.C2)

    Students are placed in this part-time program when they have been deemed in “poor academic standing” twice at any CEGEP. The purpose is to requalify for admission to a regular DCS program.

    Conditions

    Students must stay in the program for a minimum of 2 full semesters (maximum of 3; summer semesters not included) and must pass at least 4 college-level courses.

    Students may take 2-3 courses per semester as long as one of the following conditions are respected:

    • Maximum of 179 course hours per semester
    • Maximum of 164 course hours if one of the courses is Physical Education

    Once a student has requalified, they may switch to a full-time DCS program in Continuing Education or they may choose to apply to a regular division program via SRAM.

    Course selection

    A wide variety of courses are available. It is recommended that students take courses missing from their previous DCS programs, if available. If unsure, students may speak with an academic advisor.

    Tuition fees

    $2.00 per course hour

    Independent Studies (080.02)

    Independent Studies is for students who do not meet the admission requirements to a DCS program or for those wishing to register in a credit course without enrolling in a program. As this is not a program of study, additional fees apply.

    Tuition

    $5.00 per course hour

    Admission requirements

    Contact

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    Continuing EducationReception
    Continuing EducationT. 514.744.7000
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