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 Winter 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 code | Course name | Delivery method |
|---|---|---|
| Diversity & Inclusion | On campus | |
| World Religions & Spirituality | On campus | |
| Health & Wellness 2 | On campus | |
| Sexuality and Politics 3 | On campus | |
| Intro to Indigenous Studies 1 | On campus | |
| Truth & Reconciliation 1 | On campus | |
| Canadian Political Studies | On campus | |
| Psychology of Evil | On campus | |
| Building Your Best Brain 2 | On campus |
Thursday — 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Works best for CIPS.
| Course code | Course name | Delivery method |
|---|---|---|
| Intro to Gerontology | On campus | |
| Indigenous Global Perspectives 1 4 5 | On campus | |
| Sports and Reconciliation 1 | On campus |
Friday — 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Works best for Business and Engineering programs.
| Course code | Course name | Delivery method |
|---|---|---|
| World Literature | On campus | |
| Gender Studies 3 | On campus | |
| Intro to Indigenous Studies 1 | On campus | |
| Intro to Psychology | On campus | |
| Thinking, Reasoning, Relating | On campus | |
| Modes of Reasoning | On campus |
Online offerings
| Course code | Course name | Delivery method |
|---|---|---|
| Film Studies | Online | |
| Fungus Among Us | Online | |
| Personal Finance | Online | |
| Negotiation & Labour Relations | Online | |
| Cybernation | Online | |
| Dementia | Online | |
| Sexuality and Politics 3 | Online | |
| Gender Diversity in the Arts 3 | Online | |
| Activism and Queer Communities | Online | |
| Spiritual Wellness 2 | Online |
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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 code | Course name | Program exceptions |
|---|---|---|
| ANT1002 | Diversity and Inclusion | CJSP, GASP |
| ANT1004 | World Religions and Spirituality | GASP |
| BIO1000 | Fungus Among Us | PARA, PNDP |
| BUS1008 | Personal Finance | ACBU, BFPG, BFPO, BUAD, BUAO, BUAP, GEBU, HRMD, TOUR |
| BUS1015 | Negotiation & Labour Relations | ACBU, BFPG, BFPO, BUAD, BUAO, BUAP, GEBU, HRMD, TOUR |
| CET1003 | Cybernation | CETN, CETY, CPIN |
| ENG3446 | World Literature | GASP |
| FIT1115 | Health and Wellness | CJSP, FPRO, OTPA, PARA, PFPG |
| GAS1001 | Service Learning Experience | GASP |
| GER1200 | Intro to Gerontology | PNDP |
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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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