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Courses - September 2024

Level 1

Course details

Career Discovery
CDEV1840


College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085


Computer Use in the Modern World
COMP1618


Conestoga 101
CON0101


Student Success for Higher Learning
LIBS1540


Critical Thinking
PHIL1000


Level 2

Course details

Research and Writing
COMM2210


Information, Data and Current Events
MDIA1070


Canada in the Future
SOC1140


Electives: Program Option
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options

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Please note that all courses may not be offered in all semesters. Go to your student portal for full timetabling details under "My Courses".

Foundations in Presentation Skills
COMM1665


General Arts & Science Program Exemption
GASPO1001


General Arts & Science Program Exemption
GASPO1002


General Arts & Science Program Exemption
GASPO1006


General Arts & Science Program Exemption
GASPO1007


Foundations in Math
MATH1095


Electives: Program Discipline Option
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options

Level 3

Course details

Interpersonal And Group Dynamics
COMM1030


Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options

Electives: Program Option
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options

View Program Option Electives

Please note that all courses may not be offered in all semesters. Go to your student portal for full timetabling details under "My Courses".

General Arts & Science Program Exemption
GASPO1003


General Arts & Science Program Exemption
GASPO1004


General Arts & Science Program Exemption
GASPO1006


General Arts & Science Program Exemption
GASPO1007


Ethics in the Real World
PHIL2005


Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL2035


Natural Sciences in Everyday Life
SCIE2000


Introduction to Natural Science
SCIE2015


Introduction to The Social Sciences
SOC1527


Contemporary Social Issues
SOC2025


Electives: Program Discipline Option
Student must pass 2 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options

Level 4

Course details

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 2 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options

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Please note that all courses may not be offered in all semesters. Go to your student portal for full timetabling details under "My Courses".

Introductory Financial Accounting I
ACCT1030


Bookkeeping for Office Settings
ACCT1060


Foundations of Accounting
ACCT1170


Introduction to Design
ARTS1100


American Sign Language 101
ASL1010


Biological Sciences
BIOL1010


Introductory Chemistry for Life Sciences
CHEM1055


Interpersonal And Group Dynamics
COMM1030


Social Media and Society
COMM1042


Foundations Of Curriculum
ECE1020


Child Development: The Early Years
ECE1065


Microeconomics
ECON1020


Macroeconomics
ECON1030


Role of the Educational Assistant
EDUC1550


Introductory Financial Planning
FIN1020


Finance I
FIN2020


French Culture and Language I
FREN1000


French Culture and Language II
FREN1010


Understanding Diversity
HSF1210


Canadian Criminal Justice System
LAW1060


Powers, Authorities and Liabilities
LAW1140


Criminology
LAW1210


Crime Scenes and Investigation
LAW1510


Canadian Perspectives I
LIBS1020


Canadian Perspectives II
LIBS1030


Introduction To Anthropology
LIBS1040


World Religions
LIBS1110


Essentials Of Canadian History
LIBS1160


Introduction to Astronomy
LIBS1170


Political Science
LIBS1360


Issues In Canadian Politics
LIBS1420


The Pleasure and Purpose of Music
LIBS1480


Introduction to The Social Sciences
LIBS1520


Student Success for Higher Learning
LIBS1540


Our Domain: Geography and Human Populations
LIBS1560


Creative Writing
LIBS1630


Viewing Philosophy Through Film
LIBS1660


Intercultural Communication Skills
LIBS1670


Introduction to World Culture
LIBS1680


Applied Organizational Behaviour
LIBS1690


The Middle Ages and the Modern World: Facts and Fiction
LIBS1870


The Art Of Rock (A Social History Of Rock & Roll)
LIBS1900


Environmental Science
LIBS1910


Science Fiction
LIBS1930


Identity in Popular Culture: From Avatars to Vampires
LIBS1940


Thinking Through Zombies
LIBS1950


Exploring the World of Classical Myth
LIBS1960


Cyberpsychology: Self and Others in a Wired World
LIBS1970


Life Beyond Earth
LIBS1980


General Education
LSE1000


General Education
LSE1001


Graphic Design for Marketers
MKT1150


Managing Marketing Communications
MKT2050


Sales
MKT2080


Nutrition
OLRN1018


Philosophy of Art Concepts and Theories
OLRN1055


The Game of Soccer and Its Impact on Society
OLRN1073


Stress, Wellness and Nutrition
OLRN1074


Writing Short Stories
OLRN1110


Introduction to Geology: An Overview of Planet Earth
OLRN1119


Oceanography
OLRN1124


Science of Popular Diets: Impact of Nutrition on Human Wellness
OLRN1154


Developmental Psychology
OLRN1220


Westerns: A Study in the Film Genre
OLRN1249


Let's Talk Sports
OLRN1258


Censorship, The Media and You
OLRN1261


Hockey Hall of Fame Presents
OLRN1285


Introduction to Research Design
OLRN1289


Global Citizenship
OLRN1296


Anthropology
OLRN1298


Science Fiction
OLRN1340


Introduction To Sociology
OLRN1530


Myths And Legends
OLRN1680


What In The World Is Going On?
OLRN1900


Career Mapping and Job Attainment
OLRN2091


Growing Up Digital - Living and Working in Canada
OLRN2140


Learning Strategies-Learning How to Learn
OLRN2190


Personality Psychology
OLRN2200


Social Psychology
OLRN2220


Conflict Management
PLCE2080


Developmental Psychology
PSYC1040


Positive Psychology
PSYC1140


Sociology And Canadian Society
SOC1010


Electives: Program Option
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options

View Program Option Electives

Please note that all courses may not be offered in all semesters. Go to your student portal for full timetabling details under "My Courses".

General Arts & Science Program Exemption
GASPO1006


General Arts & Science Program Exemption
GASPO1007


Ethics in the Real World
PHIL2005


Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL2035


Natural Sciences in Everyday Life
SCIE2000


Introduction to Natural Science
SCIE2015


Introduction to The Social Sciences
SOC1527


Contemporary Social Issues
SOC2025


Electives: Program Discipline Option
Student must pass 2 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options

Please note:

Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs are based on the most recent available data through the Conestoga Campus Store.

Program outcomes

  1. Question cultural norms in order to develop a personal world view in relation to others, including in the workplace.
  2. Describe the development of western thought in a global context to categorize behaviours and relationships in the modern world.
  3. Develop flexibility and clarity of both thought and expression in order to communicate required by business and industry.
  4. Utilize critical thinking processes and problem solving techniques through logical experiences, mathematical practices, and laboratory applications.
  5. Develop personal and professional abilities, drawing from the subject areas of Health, Business, Engineering or Information Technology, in order to contribute to success in the workplace
  6. Develop interpersonal skills and implement strategies to enhance self-satisfaction and employability