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General Education Electives

Within each two and three-year diploma/advanced diploma program, students must take 3 general education electives within their program of study. These courses are not related to the skills you develop throughout the rest of your program but help ensure our graduates are citizens who can work and adapt to Canada’s changing and diverse society. These required courses are mandated through the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to better prepare graduates for the workplace. They are intended to encourage you to explore a broad range of personal and societal topics and to develop self-understanding as well as critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills.

Courses

The following is a list of General Education Elective courses that are available during the Spring 2026 semester. This means that if there is a schedule associated (in-class or hybrid) you will have a timetabled period where you will meet with your classmates and faculty member. When you register, the list of available courses will populate for your program. Please pay careful attention to the method of delivery before you choose your Elective.

Wednesday — 5:30 p.m. to 8:20 p.m.

Works best for Health and Trades programs.

Course codeCourse nameDelivery method
Negotiation and Labour RelationsOn campus
Sexuality & Politics 3On campus
Gender Studies 3On campus
Environmental Wellness 2 5On campus
Indigenous Peoples Today 1On campus
Indigenous Global Perspectives 1 4 5On campus
Rock, Music, Culture & TechOn campus
Canadian Political StudiesOn campus
Global IssuesOn campus
Addictions and Mental Health 2On campus

Thursday — 8:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.

Works best for CIPS.

Course codeCourse nameDelivery method
Film StudiesOn campus
World Religions and SpiritualityOn campus
Service Learning ExperienceOn campus
Activism and Queer Communities 3On campus
Understanding the Modern World 4On campus
Taking Care of Shkagamik-Kwe 1 5On campus
Positive Psychology 2On campus
Human Sexuality 2On campus

Friday — 8:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.

Works best for Business and Engineering programs.

Course codeCourse nameDelivery method
Gender Diversity in the Arts 3On campus
Environmental Wellness 2 5Online
Introduction to Indigenous Studies 1On campus
Positive Psychology 2On campus
Social JusticeOn campus
Global Sustainable Development 4 5On campus
Media In SocietyOnline

Online offerings

Course codeCourse nameDelivery method
Fungus Among UsOnline
Personal FinanceOnline
Negotiation & Labour RelationsOnline
CybernationOnline
Health & Wellness 2Online
Sexuality and Politics 3Online
Spiritual Wellness 2Online
Introduction to Indigenous Studies 1Online
Rock Music, Culture & TechnologyOnline
Psychology of EvilOnline
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Degree Electives

Course codeCourse nameDelivery method
Intro to Indigenous StudiesOn campus
Truth and ReconciliationOn campus
Principles of PsychologyOn campus
AstronomyOnline
Introduction to Popular CultureOn campus
Principles of SociologyOn campus
Cultural Theory and CriticismOn campus
Dimensions in Social InequalityOn campus
Diversity in Canadian SocietyOnline
Social PsychologyOnline

Important Notice

Your General Education Elective choices may vary depending on program. Please see Registration for Electives you are able to choose from.

Part of Indigenous Studies Micro-Certificate 1
Part of Health and Wellness Micro-Certificate 2
Part of Gender & Sexuality Studies Micro-Certificate 3
Part of Global Citizenship Micro-Certificate 4
Part of Sustainability Micro-Certificate 5

Exceptions

List of program exceptions

The table below outlines specific course exceptions. Locate your program code determine eligibility. If your code appears next to a course, you cannot take it as a General Education elective. If your code is not listed, you may select the course provided it meets all other registration requirements. Review this list carefully to ensure your selected courses count toward your diploma or degree.

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Course codeCourse nameProgram exceptions
ANT 1004World Religions and SpiritualityGASP
BIO 1000Fungus Among UsPARA, PNDP
BUS 1008Personal FinanceBFPG, BUAP, GEBU
BUS 1015Negotiation and Labour RelationsBFPG, BUAP
CET 1003CybernationCETN, CETY, CSTN
FIT 1115Health & WellnessCJSP, FPRO, OTPA, PARA, PFPG
GAS 1001Service Learning ExperienceGASP
IND 1003Introduction to Indigenous StudiesGAIN, GASP, SSIS, SSPG
IND 1010Taking Care of Shkagamik-KweGAIN, SSIS
IND 1017Indigenous Peoples TodayGAIN, SSIS
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Micro-Certificates

Micro-Certificate options

A Micro-Credential is a Cambrian College Board of Governor’s level certification awarded at Convocation. Cambrian College is currently offering FIVE different Micro-Certificates – Indigenous Studies, Health & Wellness, Gender & Sexuality Studies, Sustainability and Global Citizenship. These micro-certificates are currently being offered to students who are taking a two-year diploma program, a three-year advanced diploma program or as a stand-alone certificate.

To be eligible for this type of certificate, students must complete four courses within ONE of the areas listed above.

If you are a current student, whenever there is a General Education courses within your program, you can elect to take one of the courses available within the micro-certificates. Since each college diploma/advanced diploma program requires three General Education courses, students must enroll in one additional course (with applicable tuition and other fees), whether as an overload or through an off-stream semester.

If you are not a current student but are interested in taking any of our micro-certificates listed below, please visit the pages listed below for more information.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

If you have any questions, please read through the FAQ. Further questions can be directed to your Program Coordinator.

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