General Education
The purpose of General Education courses in the Ontario College system is to contribute to the development of well-rounded graduates. Courses categorized as "General Education" have the following themes:
- Arts in Society
- Civic Life
- Social and Cultural Understanding
- Personal Understanding
- Science and Technology
General Education Courses Infographic
Degree Breadth (Non-Core & Electives)
For all undergraduate degrees, the Board requires that degree programs include an appropriate balance between the courses which make up the core/main field of study and courses which comprise the non-core/Breadth curriculum. This requirement derives from the Ontario Qualifications Framework (OQF).