General Studies (Diploma)

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Program code
DPGENS
Discontinued
No
Program
DPGENS
Faculty
Humanities & Social Sciences
Department
Humanities & Social Sciences
Credential type
Diploma
Transcript title
General Studies Diploma
Date of first offering
Start term
201910
End term
Not Specified
Credential
Diploma in General Studies
Length of program
Four semesters
Credits
60.00
Admissions requirements

General College Admission Requirements

Curriculum framework

Graduation Requirements For Students Completing By Summer 2023:

  • Successful completion of 60 credits
  • Must include one university-transfer English or Communications course
  • A minimum of two courses from at least three different faculties
  • A maximum of 15 credits in one subject as defined by the four-letter course abbreviation (ex. BIOL, CRIM, ECON, etc.)
  • Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: seven (7) years
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing After Summer 2023:
  • Successful completion of 60 credits
  • Must include one university-transfer English or Communications course
  • A minimum of two courses from at least three different faculties
  • A maximum of 15 credits in one subject as defined by the four-letter course abbreviation (ex. BIOL, CRIM, ECON, etc.)
  • 50% (30 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
  • Graduate in Good Academic Standing (Cumulative GPA of 1.50 – See Academic Performance Policy)
  • Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: seven (7) years