Be ready for your future post-secondary journey.
This one-year General Arts and Science certificate gives you the flexibility to study across a range of subjects – from humanities and social sciences to math and science – all while building essential academic skills. Whether you plan to continue into a diploma or degree program, or you're still figuring out your path, this program helps you start strong and stay open to what inspires you next.
Program Guide
Why should you study General Arts and Science at Lethbridge Polytechnic?
At Lethbridge Polytechnic, you will embark on an educational journey, acquiring foundational skills essential to success. Learn from experienced instructors who know you by name. Enjoy smaller class sizes and supportive learning environments, develop meaningful connections with fellow students and find what ignites your passion. You’ll finish your program ready to take the next step in your journey without needing to decide your path right away.
most courses are transferable
to post-secondary institutions across Canada and around the world
grads go on
to earn degrees in Canada and abroad
learn skills
for post-secondary success and discover your passion
Career Opportunities
Start here, go anywhere! General Arts and Science provides you with foundational skills that transfer easily to a wide variety of careers and academic programs ranging from social scientist to teacher, from business entrepreneur to nurse, and much more
Visit ALIS website for more career information.
At-a-Glance
Starts-in
September
Credential / Accreditation
Certificate
Duration
1 year
International Eligibility
This program is available for International Students.
Application Deadlines
Visit the Program Application Status page for more details.
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Program Availability
Admissions
Apply NowGeneral Admissions Requirements
All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Lethbridge Polytechnic programs.
Note: Effective for the 2027-2028 academic year, applicants will be required to meet the following admissions requirements:
- English 30-1 or 30-2 or equivalent
- Demonstrate English language proficiency
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students are awarded a General Arts and Science certificate.
Successful completion of this program may qualify students for admission into other Lethbridge Polytechnic programs. Please consult specific program admission requirements.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| ENG-1150 | Composition | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Career and Personal Skills Development | ||
| ACS-1130 | Academic Success | 3 |
| BIO-1130 | Foundations of Biology | 3 |
| BIO-1131 | Foundations of Human Biology | 3 |
| BLK-1151 | Blackfoot Language I | 3 |
| BLK-2251 | Blackfoot Language II | 3 |
| BUS-1170 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| CHM-1130 | Foundations of Chemistry | 3 |
| COM-1162 | Interpersonal Relationships and Communications | 3 |
| COM-1170 | Helping Relationships | 3 |
| CPL-1150 | Community Service Learning | 3 |
| CPL-2250 | Community Service Learning II | 3 |
| CPU-1151 | Introduction to Computers | 1.5 |
| ENG-2291 | Literary Magazine | 3 |
| EXS-1159 | Exercise and Healthful Living | 3 |
| EXS-1178 | Resistance Training | 3 |
| GDD-1150 | Introduction to Game Development | 3 |
| LAR-1130 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| PED-1180 | Introduction to Coaching | 3 |
| PED-2280 | Advanced Coaching | 3 |
| PHY-1130 | Foundations of Physics | 3 |
| PRS-1155 | Speech | 3 |
| SPN-1150 | Introductory Spanish | 3 |
| SPN-1151 | Introductory Spanish II | 3 |
| TRA-1131 | Introduction to the Trades | 3 |
| Social Sciences | ||
| ANT-1195 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANT-2295 | Anthropology of Gender | 3 |
| ARK-2261 | Archaeology of Prehistoric Europe | 3 |
| ARK-2265 | Archaeology of Ancient Civilizations | 3 |
| HIS-1170 | Western Civilization | 3 |
| HIS-2265 | Canadian History | 3 |
| HIS-2270 | American History | 3 |
| PSC-1150 | Local Government | 3 |
| PSC-1161 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| PSC-1165 | Canadian Government | 3 |
| PSC-2260 | International Relations | 3 |
| PSC-2280 | Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PSY-1150 | Psychology as a Biological Science | 3 |
| PSY-1151 | Psychology as a Social Science | 3 |
| PSY-1160 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-1168 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-1170 | Human Development Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| PSY-1171 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| PSY-1177 | Psychology of Aging | 3 |
| PSY-1179 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| PSY-1191 | The Developing Brain | 3 |
| PSY-2253 | Child Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY-2255 | Psychology of Sports | 3 |
| PSY-2260 | Psychopathology | 3 |
| PSY-2270 | Introduction to Personality Theory | 3 |
| PSY-2275 | Introduction to Forensic Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-2277 | Psychology of Addictions | 3 |
| PSY-2280 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-2290 | Brain and Behaviour | 3 |
| SOC-1160 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC-1167 | Sociology of Aging | 3 |
| SOC-1170 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SOC-2250 | Sociology of Sports | 3 |
| SOC-2260 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC-2270 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| SOC-2276 | Sexuality | 3 |
| Sciences | ||
| ARK-1165 | Introduction Into Archaeology | 3 |
| BIO-1150 | Cellular Basis of Life | 3 |
| BIO-1151 | Environmental Issues | 3 |
| BIO-1152 | Physiology of Aging | 3 |
| BIO-1155 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| BIO-1156 | Wellness and Health Issues | 3 |
| BIO-1157 | Diversity of Life | 3 |
| BIO-1160 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIO-1161 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIO-1162 | Microbiology | 3 |
| BIO-1168 | Zoology | 3 |
| BIO-1169 | Structural Human Anatomy | 3 |
| BIO-1180 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| BIO-2250 | Introductory Genetics | 3 |
| BIO-2275 | Introductory Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHM-1150 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM-2250 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| GEO-1166 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| MTH-1160 | Calculus I | 3 |
| PHY-1150 | Introduction to Physics I | 3 |
| PSY-2262 | Environmental Psychology | 3 |
| STS-2270 | Social Science Research Methods | 3 |
| Humanities | ||
| ART-1150 | Art Explorations | 3 |
| ART-1160 | Painting I | 3 |
| ART-1170 | Sculpture I | 3 |
| BLK-2251 | Blackfoot Language II | 3 |
| HUM-1150 | Logic | 3 |
| HUM-1155 | Ethics | 3 |
| HUM-1180 | Introduction to World Religions | 3 |
| HUM-1190 | Popular Culture | 3 |
| HUM-2281 | Christianity | 3 |
| HUM-2285 | Buddhism | 3 |
| HUM-2291 | Film Studies | 3 |
| INS-1155 | Introduction to Indigenous Studies | 3 |
| INS-1160 | Kakyosin | 3 |
| MUS-1150 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| SPN-1150 | Introductory Spanish | 3 |
| SPN-1151 | Introductory Spanish II | 3 |
| English | ||
| ENG-1150 | Composition | 3 |
| ENG-1159 | Writing for the Workplace | 3 |
| ENG-1165 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
| ENG-1180 | Survey of Canadian Literature | 3 |
| ENG-1185 | Writing for Children and Young Adults | 3 |
| ENG-1190 | Introduction to Language and Literature | 3 |
| ENG-2260 | Introduction to Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| ENG-2265 | Indigenous Literature | 3 |
| ENG-2285 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| ENG-2290 | Writing for the Screen | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Any other post-secondary courses to bring the total to 30 credits. | ||
Tuition costs are estimates for the 2026/2027 year.
| Title | Tuition | Fees | Books/Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1
|
$4,464.00
|
$1,952.00
|
$1,600.00
|
View detailed program cost estimates
International Students
| Title | Tuition | Fees | Books/Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1
|
$16,464.00
|
$1,952.00
|
$1,600.00
|
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