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delivery iconsOn-campus – This is the traditional setting for college courses, where

all of the courses needed to complete your program are taken on

campus. Note that some programs may require participation

off-campus including field-trips or practicum experiences.

Online – These programs are fully completed online, without the need

to come to campus. Note that some programs may offer practicum

experiences or labs that require participation on-site. Programs offered

online can often be completed in a flexible time frame.

Blended – Programs that can be taken with a blended learning

approach offer most courses face-to-face in the classroom but some

courses in the program can be completed online.

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liberal artsGeneral Studies • Majors in Canadian Studies, Cultural Studies, English,

Psychology and Sociology, and Physical Education and Leadership

The Liberal Arts program at Lethbridge College is focused on possibilities. If you aren’t sure what direction you want to

take in your career, a General Studies diploma is the perfect place to start. If you think you may want to continue your education and

complete a degree in education, nursing or the arts, our liberal arts classes will transfer easily to other programs at Lethbridge College

as well as many colleges and universities throughout North America.

We also offer flexible course selections, flexible delivery methods (blended and online) and personal timetables that let you create an

education that works for you and your life’s demands. Our new Diploma for a Day program gives you all of the benefits of being a full-

time student, including being eligible for scholarships, while only requiring your presence on campus for one very full day each week.

First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) students also have the opportunity to pursue their career goals with our General Studies FNMI

Career Pathways program. This program will enhance your proficiency in writing and math and provide you with the skills necessary

to be successful in college while fostering cultural awareness. Students who successfully complete the certificate will be able to ladder

into other Lethbridge College programs.

With Lethbridge College’s Liberal Arts program, there are many

possibilities for professional or continued post-secondary success.

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General Studies• two-year diploma (exit with a general diploma or a major in one of five areas)

• September, January or May admission

Whether you’re still checking out where your interests lie or already have

an idea what kind of education will quench your thirst for knowledge, we

can give you what you want in a vibrant, culturally diverse setting.

A General Studies diploma lets you select a variety of individual courses to suit your

interests. About 95 per cent of our General Studies courses will transfer to other

colleges and universities. You can also choose to focus in on one of five majors:

Canadian Studies, Cultural Studies, English, Physical Education and Leadership, or

Psychology and Sociology. All courses within these majors are designed to ensure

smooth transitions and credit when transferring to other post-secondary institutions.

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Admission requirements * High school diploma

Estimated cost *

Tuition Fees Books and suppliesYear I Canadian Studies major $2,644 $925 $1,600Year II Canadian Studies major $2,713 $925 $1,500Year I Cultural Studies major $2,644 $925 $1,600Year II Cultural Studies major $2,882 $925 $1,500Year I English major $2,588 $925 $1,770Year II English major $2,700 $925 $1,200Year I Physical Education and Leadership major $2,644 $925 $1,500Year II Physical Education and Leadership major $2,700 $925 $1,325Year I Psychology and Sociology major $2,700 $925 $1,700 Year II Psychology and Sociology major $2,644 $967 $1,650

Transfer agreements

• Athabasca University – two years credit towards a three-year Bachelor of General Studies–Arts and Science or Bachelor of General Studies–Applied Studies

• University of Calgary – 60 credits toward a Bachelor of Arts in Canadian Studies • University of Lethbridge – Most courses transfer course for course• many other courses transfer to universities across Canada and the United States

Our grads go on to university or other post-secondary studies with these benefits

• critical thinking skills• practical experience and applied research opportunities• credit for volunteer experience through our Service Learning option• credentials towards your next goal

Courses can include

• Sociology of aging• Introduction to politics• Environmental issues• Film studies• Cellular basis of life• Introductory Spanish

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Program at a glance:

General Studies majors:

Canadian StudiesStudy Canadian history, politics and literature, while considering the diversity of the Canadian

experience and Canada’s place in the world.

Cultural StudiesExplore the components of culture, including religion, language, gender, art, family, political

systems, economics, race and ethnicity, and gain an excellent academic background for future

studies in anthropology, religious studies, women’s studies, communications and culture.

EnglishDiscover the world of literature or pursue a career in writing. This major will equip you with

an array of tools and provide a distinct advantage in your present and future academic

endeavours, as well as in the affairs of business, government, law, education and science.

Physical Education and Leadership Combine elements of social sciences with those of physical education and leadership to

prepare for careers or further education in kinesiology, education and coaching.*

Psychology and SociologyUncover the intricate workings of the human mind or the complex social interactions at a

family and societal level. Topics include culture, race, religion, sex and gender, deviance and

crime, and how individuals come to understand their roles.

*Students registered in the General Studies program with a major in Physical Education and Leadership will fall under Life Sciences. See the Life Sciences brochure for more information.

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“[The General Studies program] opened the door to realizing what I wanted to do. After finishing the program I went to the University of Lethbridge and finished my Bachelor of Arts in psychology, sociology and anthropology. All three of these streams I had exposure to at the college and fell in love.”

Jess FehrGeneral Studies 2005Event and Facility Coordinator, Southern Alberta Art Gallery, Lethbridge

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