Certificate in General Arts and Science

at Canadore College - College Drive Campus Canada

Train for a career in a growing field of Applied Behaviour Analysis. This specialized program will train you to work in a variety of fields with children, youth and/or adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other Developmental/Intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injury and/or mental health within the community, clinical setting, schools, residential placements and hospitals

Students will study a branch of psychology called Applied Behaviour Analysis- the science of assessing, analyzing and changing human behaviour.  Students will learn about the theory and clinical applications and technique of behaviour analysis and modification through an applied learning style and placement.

Graduates are qualified to work in a number of settings working with individuals or groups with mental health issues, autism or other developmental disabilities, to help them build new skills, or reduce problem behaviour and prevent crisis situations.

What You Learn (3 year)
Students will learn applications related to research in the field of ABA, and will be able to write and examine a research topic of interest through an individual research study. Students will complete a second placement in a clinical setting and will gain knowledge while working with special areas of focus, such as forensics, mental health, hospital settings, as well as high-risk behaviours. Students will also examine group behavioural therapy.

• Forensics and risk assessment
• Research and statistics
• Behavioural group therapy
• Individual Research assignment
• Additional Placement

The ecological segment is developing and there is a rise of new "green" employments - locally, broadly and all inclusive. Experts are expected to manage environmental change issues, land reclamation, water preservation, water the board, and other manageability concerns. This program offers you the chance to take in hands-on from experienced educators in the lab and in the field, and addition the aptitudes you have to dispatch an energizing and applicable profession. 

Train in various open air labs and partake in a GPS race on the trails. Work position choice in third year. Students enrolled in the program will be learning about sustainable energy solutions, applied research, health and environment, environmental risk management and also the work placement.  

Further on completing the program students may seek their career opportunities in the areas of energy sector, natural resources, government agencies and ministries, conservation authorities, private corporations, water agencies, and many others which are similar to the field. 

Obtain the knowledge you need to make an informed program choice, and the necessary skills and prerequisites to start your academic career in the health sector. This program will prepare you for further college studies in the health sciences sector. 

Graduates of this program are prepared to meet the eligibility requirements for a number of Canadore College programs including: Practical Nursing, Biotechnology Technologist, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant, and Environment Technician - Protection and Compliance

What You Learn

• Human biology
• Chemistry
• Communications
• Mathematics
• Psychology
• Critical thinking and reasoning

Prepare for a creative and dynamic career. You can’t launch a new business, product or service without a visual element. As a graphic designer you could be creating logos, advertisements, animations, branding, ad images, digital content and websites. In the program you will learn and develop specific skills and techniques, compile an extensive portfolio, and gain invaluable work-related experience working with real clients.

What You Learn:

• Corporate identity and branding
• Digital photography
• Illustration – traditional and digital
• ePublishing and print production
• Typography and page layout
• Design and advertising
• Online content, motion graphics and animation

Start an exciting career that could take you across the globe. Work in a world-class resort or on a cruise ship, or go into business for yourself - the possibilities are limitless. You will be trained by highly skilled professors and chefs de cuisine, and will gain the culinary skills and management techniques necessary to make you highly sought-after in your field. Modern culinary skills and techniques will be practiced in a real-world setting, including liquid nitrogen applications, buffet work, pastry arts and restaurant food production; you will even learn the elegant art of ice carving.

What You Learn

• A la carte cooking
• International cuisine
• Wines
• Menu design/culinary display
• Buffet/quantity cooking
• Facilities design and equipment selection
• Baking and pastry arts
• Restaurant food production

The field of biotechnology is immense and boundless. Graduates can proceed to work in an assortment of settings and enterprises including wellbeing, horticulture and regular assets. Take in hands-on strategies from current, well-distributed educators. The program gets ready understudies for compensating vocations investigating answers for an assortment of issues confronting our planet, for example, malignancy look into, control of irresistible ailments, nourishment deficiencies, and natural manageability. 

The three years program allows students to develop their skills and knowledge in the areas of genetics, biochemistry, micro or molecular biology, inorganic and organic chemistry, botany, immunology and virology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, pharmacology or toxicology.  Graduates after successfully completing the program, may look for their future career in research laboratories, agriculture and food production, forensics, mining and environmental cleanup, and pharmaceutical industry too.

See your name in the credits! Train in Post Production and have the chance to work on actual film projects and Hollywood movies. Learn advanced processes for this highly specialized field including: advanced video editing, audio mixing, ADR and colour grading. Canadore offers several opportunities for experiential learning through industry partners and movies and television series being filmed in the local region. Graduates of this one-year certificate program can go on to work in a number of areas including film, video production and television, to name a few.

What You Will Learn:-

• Advanced video and audio editing
• Colour grading
• Audio post production
• Mastering
• ADR recording
• Closed captioning

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the business sector in this one-year certificate program. Careers in business can take you across the globe. Explore which business program or specialty is right for you, with the opportunity to transfer directly into the second year of the Business or Accounting program, or gain the skills and confidence to start your career in this diverse sector.

What You Learn

• Business math
• Communications
• Marketing for business
• Financial accounting
• Microeconomics

Start your exciting career in game development and design. This program combines artistic and technical aspects of the game production process. Learn the diverse skills needed to succeed in this ever changing industry including design, programming, creating algorithms and AI. Learn to create game art and gaming experiences and problem solve through gamification. This job field is in demand and this specialized training will prepare you for a variety of gaming-related career options.

What You Learn:

• Game design
• Programming
• Design and web development
• Statistics, algorithms, and artificial intelligence
• Networking
• Software security

Prepare to launch an exciting and rewarding career in the business field. Learn to develop strategic business plans and navigate economic influences affecting the global market through business simulations and working with real clients. Whether you go on to work for yourself or a large corporation, or continue your education, the opportunities are endless.

What You Learn:

• Marketing
• Accounting
• Finance and economics
• Entrepreneurial skills
• Communications and analysis
• Human resources