Dawson Viewbook
General Information & Programs of Study
The cover photo depicts students standing in front of the living wall in the new collaborative space at Dawson
College. The two-story room also features new wireless technology, ergonomic and modular furniture, and promotes
pedagogical exchange between inter-disciplinary faculty members in a conducive environment. Megan Jutras,
pictured second from left, from the Community Recreation and Leadership program is the recipient of the 2016
Anastasia De Sousa Graduate Memorial Award.
About Dawson
Dawson College was the first anglophone college in
Mission Statement
the CEGEP network when it was founded in 1968 and
programs and 21 career/technical programs, Dawson
As a College in the province of Quebec, aware of its responsibility to contribute to the intellectual,
economic and social development of our society, Dawson College believes that it is equally important to
prepare students for further academic education and for immediate employment.
offers a personal approach to college education despite
Therefore, the Mission of Dawson College is:
is today one of the largest. With five pre-university
its size, giving students the opportunity to bond within
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to provide a sound education in English to the broadest possible student population;
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to value the ethnic and cultural diversity of our College and to celebrate this diversity within the context of an
English education;
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to maintain standards of academic excellence essential to our students’ future success and to provide the
appropriate programs, services and technology to ensure that any student admitted has the opportunity to
develop the skills necessary to achieve these standards;
white boards and incorporating active classrooms,
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to continue to develop innovative and flexible educational approaches to serve the needs of our students;
interactive technology and academic and para-
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to affirm that the College, as a community, requires the participation and representation of all its members –
students, staff and faculty – in its governance;
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to encourage the personal and social development of Dawson students through activities outside the classroom;
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to develop the role of the College as a community resource and as a centre for life-long learning.
smaller working groups and with their teachers.
Teaching and learning spaces at Dawson are being
transformed, moving away from the traditional
classroom environment of chairs, tables, black or
academic activities that take students out of
classrooms and labs altogether.
Dawson College is located at the western tip of
downtown Montreal and is the only CEGEP linked
directly to a Métro station (Atwater). The building is a
heritage site that dates back to 1908 when it was the
Mother House of the Congrégation-de-Notre-Dame,
a religious order of teaching sisters. In 1988, Dawson
opened its doors in the newly renovated building after
nearly 20 years spread out over downtown Montreal in
some 12 different locations.
Dawson's 10,000 students and 1,000 employees
can trace their roots to more than 70 cultures and
languages. This diversity enriches the lives of every
member of this multicultural community within a
welcoming and stimulating environment.
Table of Contents
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Social Science & Business Technologies
Graduation
Mission Statement
P r e - U ni v e r s it y P r o g r am s
Helping You Succeed
General Information
Social Science
About Dawson
Dawson at a glance
A little history
A heritage site
An urban green space
Campus Map
Breakdown by age
Average incoming Sec V marks
Split between pre-university
and career/technical programs
Breakdown by gender
Enrollment by program 2014 - 2015
Admissions Requirements
Choosing a CEGEP
Choosing a Program
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Academics
General Education
Journeys: A First Peoples College Transition Program
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Explorations Science
Diagnostic Imaging
Radiation Oncology
Physiotherapy Technology Nursing
Laboratory Technology - Analytical Chemistry
Civil Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Electronics Engineering Technology
Campus Life and Leadership
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Student Government
Dawson Library
Getting information about what you
need to know at Dawson College
Environmental Studies
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International Business
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Law, Society & Justice
North-South Studies
Psychology
Travel & Tourism
Liberal Arts
Accounting & Management Technology
Business Management (Marketing)
Arts, Literature and Communication
Peer Tutoring
The Mentor Program
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Library
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Ombuds Services
Literature
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Languages
Cinema-Communications
Interactive Media Arts
Visual Arts
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C a r ee r / T echnica l P r o g r am s
Professional Theatre
Illustration
Interior Design
Professional Photography
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
3D Animation & Computer Generated Imagery
Special Areas of Study
Student Access Ability Centre
Student Health Services
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Arts & Culture
Academic Skills Centre
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C a r ee r / T echnica l P r o g r am s
Social Service
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Counselling and Career Development
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P r e - U ni v e r s it y P r o g r am s
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Services for Students
Child Studies
Creative & Applied Arts
C a r ee r / T echnica l P r o g r am s
Biomedical Laboratory Technology
Frequently Asked Questions
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Commerce
Computer Science Technology
P r e - U ni v e r s it y P r o g r am s
Developmental Science
General Studies
Community Recreation and Leadership Training
Science, Medical Studies and
Engineering to 3D Animation & CGI
Science
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Locker/Lock Rentals
Housing
Fees, Financial Aid & Employment
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Athletics
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Dawson Viewbook
General
Information
Dawson
at a glance
A little history
Dawson College received its charter in 1968 as part of a new
network of post-secondary educational institutions in Quebec
called CEGEPs. On September 23, 1969, Dawson welcomed
its first incoming class of 1,655 students and 111 full-time
faculty members.
For nearly 20 years, Dawson College occupied sometimes as
many as 12 campuses spread out across downtown Montreal
from Selby Street in the west to De Lorimier in the east.
In 1984, extensive renovations were begun to transform a
magnificent building that had served as the Mother House
of the Congrégation-de-Notre-Dame, a religious order of
teaching sisters since 1908, into Dawson College as it is
today. In the Fall of 1988, the doors were opened to a new
era of Dawson, continuing a tradition of academic excellence,
innovation and a vibrant campus life.
Dawson is named for Sir John WIlliam Dawson, a renowned
geologist, educator and the principal of McGill University in
the last half of the 19th century.
A heritage site
The building Dawson College occupies was declared a
heritage site in 1977. This designation means that the
College must adhere to strict guidelines when it comes to
any construction or modification to the building or grounds,
maintenance and improvements, preservation of trees,
grasses, plants and shrubs, and ensuring the integrity of the
building.
After renovations in the 1980s and major expansion extending
to de Maisonneuve Blvd. West was completed in the 1990s,
the site achieved the limit of allowed sprawl. The theatre
and enlarged student area in the Atrium was added in 2007
between two existing wings. The Tony Proudfoot Gym,
completed in 1997, was built into the bedrock up to four levels
below street level. In 2011, the Dawson Peace Garden was
inaugurated on the west grounds.
Although the CEGEP system is secular, some religious artefacts
have been preserved in the College for their historical
significance. In the Library, formerly the chapel of the Mother
House, carvings adorn the walls representing the Stations of
the Cross, and the light fixtures are made of wood in the shape
of crosses.
Atop the dome is a statue of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde
depicting the Madonna and Child, which was completely
refurbished
An urban
green space
Dawson College occupies a full city block on the western edge
of downtown Montreal, extending north to Sherbrooke St.
West, south to de Maisonneuve Blvd. West, east to Atwater
Ave. and west to Wood Ave. in Westmount. The entire area
sits on 12 acres
of green space, including trees that date back more than 100
years.
The interior space of the College through all its expansions
measures more than 1 million square feet or 91,000 square
metres. There are approximately 1,500 rooms, including
classrooms, laboratories, gyms, offices, meeting rooms,
common areas, utility rooms and mechanical and electrical
installations.
A major upgrade to systems has been conducted over the past
few years to increase the potential for energy savings and a
far-reaching program of sustainability was introduced to the
campus in an effort to eliminate the College’s carbon footprint.
The Peace Garden is an ecological zone that encourages
biodiversity and reclaims wildlife species long gone from the
downtown core, including monarch butterflies and mallard
ducks. The Garden, conceived as a memorial space to the
events of September 13, 2006, now serves as a living classroom
where students across the disciplines benefit from the calming,
interactive, aethestic, biological, poetic and literary aspects of
the Peace Garden all year round.
Getting here is easy
Dawson is the only college in the network that is directly accessible through the
Métro system, at the Atwater station on the Green line.
Campus
Dawson College
Entrance
3040 Sherbrooke St. West
Wood Ave.
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Transit
Métro
Transit
Bus Routes
24, 104, 138
Campus
Forum
24
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Campus Map
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Entrance
4001 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West
Métro Atwater
Green line
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Breakdown by age
Data provided by the
Office of Institutional Research
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38 - 41
35 - 37
Split between
pre-university and
career/technical
programs
Pre-University
32 - 34
5,656 Students
29 - 31
25 - 28
22 - 24
19 - 21
16 - 18
4,000
3,000
1,000
500
100
50
Average incoming Sec V marks
Career/Technical
2,630 Students
BETWEEN
95 - 100 %
90 - 95 %
85 - 90 %
80 - 85 %
75 - 80 %
70 - 75 %
65 - 70 %
60 - 65 %
50 - 60 %
30 %
25 %
20 %
15 %
10 %
5%
Enrollment by program 2015 - 2016
Pre-university Programs (Total: 5,656)
769
Arts, Literature and Communication*
119
Liberal Arts
1,092
Science
3,413
Social Science
2,800
The average number
of students who graduate from
Dawson College every year.
102
Visual Arts **
*Formerly Creative Arts, Literature and Languages.
56
Preparatory Arts
**Formerly Fine Arts.
Career/Technical Programs (Total: 2,630)
3D Animation & Computer-Generated Imagery
116
Accounting and Management Technology
Biomedical Laboratory Technology
121
85
Business Management (Marketing)
8,286
Total enrollment of full-time
students in 2014 – 2015.
200
Civil Engineering Technology
111
Community Recreational and Leadership Training
113
173
Computer Science Technology
Diagnostic Imaging
102
Electronics Engineering Technology
105
Graphic Design
132
Illustration & Design ‡
133
67
Industrial Design
128
Interior Design
Laboratory Technology - Analytical Chemistry 66
139
Mechanical Engineering Technology
334
Nursing
85
Physical Rehabilitation ‡
109
Professional Photography
82
Professional Theatre
Radiation Oncology
Social Service
‡ Starting in 2016-2017, these programs will be called Illustration
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and Physiotherapy Technology, respectively.
200
Data provided by the Office of Institutional Research.
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Admissions Requirements*
Applicants to any DEC program must have
the Quebec Secondary School Diploma
(DES), including: Secondary V Language of
Instruction; Secondary V Second Language;
Secondary IV Science; Secondary IV
Mathematics; Secondary IV History; or,
academic background judged equivalent to
the DES. Students with a DES missing any of
the above subjects may be admitted, space
permitting, but may be required to complete
remedial courses.
Pre-University Programs
Science
200.E2
Environmental Science
200.H1/P1
First Choice
200.H2
Health Science
200.P2
Pure & Applied Science
081.06
081.62
Explorations Science
081.06
081.64
Developmental Science
081.06
081.67
300.A0
Journeys: A First Peoples College Transition Program
Social Science
300.FA
General Social Science
300.FB
Commerce
300.FE
Child Studies
300.FG
Environmental Studies
300.FH
International Business
300.FK
Law, Society & Justice
300.FM
North-South Studies
300.FP
Psychology
300.FT
500.A1
*
Travel & Tourism
Arts, Literature and Communication
These admission requirements apply
to students graduating from high
school since June 2010. Students
who graduated from high school
before June 2010 should consult the
admission requirements listed on
specific program pages.
1. Portfolio
500.G1
Arts & Culture
500.G2
Literature
500.G3
Languages
500.G4
Cinema-Communications
4. Audition
500.G5
Studio Arts
500.G6
Interactive Media Arts
5. Math 504 or higher is strongly
recommended to improve chances of
success
2. Interview
3. Letter of intent
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510.A0
510.A1
Visual Arts
1
700.B0
700.B2
Liberal Arts
3
6. Placement at College English 603-101
and Basic French 602-100 (testing may
be required)
Ministerial Number
Dawson Number
Career/Technical Programs
140.C0
140.C0
Biomedical Laboratory Technology
142.A0
142.A0
Diagnostic Imaging
2, 6
142.C0
142.C0
Radiation Oncology
2, 6
144.A0
144.A0
Physiotherapy Technology
180.A0
180.A0
Nursing
210.A0
210.AB
Laboratory Technology - Analytical Chemistry
221.B0
221.B0
Civil Engineering Technology
241.A0
241.A0
Mechanical Engineering Technology
OR
243.B0
243.B0
Electronics Engineering Technology
OR
388.A0
388.A1
Social Service
2
391.A0
391.A0
Community Recreation and Leadership Training
2
410.B0
410.B0
Accounting and Management Technology
410.D0
410.D0
Business Management (Marketing)
420.A0
420.A0
Computer Science Technology
561.C0
561.C1
Professional Theatre
570.E0
570.E0
Interior Design
1, 3
570.F0
570.F0
Professional Photography
1, 3
570.G0
570.G0
Graphic Design
570.C0
570.C0
Industrial Design
574.A0
574.A0
Illustration
574.B0
574.B0
3D Animation & Computer Generated Imagery
2, 6, ‡
OR
8. Placement at College English 603-101
(testing may be required)
3, 6
9. Placement at French 602-101 (testing
may be required)
3, 5, 8
OR
4
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1, 3, 7
1, 3
1, 3, 7
7. Entrance Drawing Test
‡ Pending approval by the Board
of Governors; refer to the
website for updated information.
dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Choosing a CEGEP
There is so much to consider
when choosing a CEGEP.
Which program
should I choose?
Will someone help
me figure out which
one is best for me?
Where is the
school located?
Will it be easy to
make new friends?
Will it take me a long
time to get there?
Whether you are graduating from high school or you have decided to pursue your studies at the CEGEP
level, now is the time to start making some important decisions about your education.
When choosing a college, you should be aware of everything it has to offer, both inside and outside the classroom.
That includes the programs, the teachers, the facilities and the services. This viewbook aims to give you an overview of what
Dawson College has to offer.
You’re ready to start considering your
CEGEP options. Now what?
Viewbook
If you are reading this, you have started off on the right foot. Review this
viewbook, looking at the programs that may interest you. It is broken
down in sections so you can follow along in order or go directly to your
areas of interest, although taking a good look at the whole viewbook will
give you a better overall picture of Dawson College.
A Mini Open House is held in the evening on the first Wednesday in
February. Check the website in January for updated information.
After you have read about the services we offer and looked through the
program descriptions, you should have a pretty good idea about what
kind of place Dawson College is.
Some of our teachers and academic advisers may come to
visit you at your school or at career fairs. You should take the
opportunity to meet with them and ask questions.
Website
You can always consult Dawson’s website for the most up-to-date information by going to dawsoncollege.qc.ca.
Now, you would probably like to get a
look at the College. You’ll have several
opportunities throughout the year.
Open House
What happens if I
have a problem?
Will my friends
go there too?
Many current students, teachers and other staff members will be on-site
to answer the questions you may have about Dawson. Academic advisers
will be able to provide admission and program information; counsellors
will be available to tell you about the services that help students succeed;
and current students will be present to tell you what student life at
Dawson College is all about.
High School Visits and College Tours
If you didn’t get a chance to come to Open House and we haven’t come
to your school, ask your high school guidance counsellor to call Dawson
to arrange a College Tour for you and some of your classmates. We’ll be
happy to show you around. The phone number is 514 931-8731, ext.
1275.
Application Deadlines
You must apply by November 1 for the Winter semester and by March 1 for
the Fall semester. If these days fall on a weekend, the deadline will be the
Monday following November 1 or March 1. Not all programs accept new
students in the Winter term. Check the program pages in this viewbook
or go to the website to find out when applications are accepted for the
program you are interested in.
This is the biggest event of the year for Dawson College when we open
our doors to thousands of prospective students like you, and your families.
You can spend the afternoon exploring the campus on your own, visiting
labs and classrooms, or you can take a guided tour and visit its labs and
classrooms, art studios and theatre, the impressive library and amazing
gym facilities. Open House is held on the third or fourth Sunday of October
every year. More information can be found on the Dawson website.
Will I fit in?
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Before Applying
New Student Orientation
If you are applying by November 1, make sure you come to Open House.
If you are applying by March 1, come to our Open House and also,
Dawson will host a Mini Open House on the first Wednesday in February
between 4 and 7:30 p.m. In both cases, this is your chance to ask those
last-minute questions or receive reassurances that you are making the
right choice. Teachers and academic advisers will be available to give you
guidance. Visit the website at dawsoncollege.qc.ca for updated information about both events.
New students are informed about the College and their program through a
mix of online materials and in-person activities and sessions. These can vary
according to your program of study, and are normally offered in May, August or January. At Welcome Week in August, new students are equipped
with general information to help you start your CEGEP education on the
right foot. The Academic Advising webpage also provides useful information to guide new students. Be sure to check it out.
Getting a Reply
Once your application is deposited with the College by the application
deadline, you can expect to receive a reply during April or May, although
some acceptances are processed throughout the summer. November
applicants can expect a reply before the December break.
Your letter of acceptance will be followed up with a letter
from the College welcoming you to Dawson and inviting you to attend a
special orientation session for new students, which
normally takes place in August for students accepted for the Fall semester.
Some programs offer program-specific orientation sessions in May. See
next section New Student Orientation.
Welcome to Dawson College.
You’ve made a great choice.
There are several ways to
apply to study at Dawson:
1.Apply online at:
•
commonapplication.qc.ca
2.Contact us by:
•
Telephone 514 933-1234
•
Fax 514 931-1602
•
[email protected]
3.Visit us:
Dawson College Registrar Office
Room 2D.6
M-F 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
4001 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West
•
4.Through your high school guidance counsellor
Applications received before or by the deadline are given
first priority for admissions to programs, provided they
meet all the admission requirements.
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Dawson College Viewbook
Choosing a Program
What is a DEC? A DEC is a college-level diploma unique to Quebec. It is granted by the Ministry of
Education when a student successfully completes all the requirements of a CEGEP program. DEC stands for
diplôme d’études collégiales. Although the English equivalent is Diploma of College Studies, nearly everyone
refers to it as a DEC.
Students educated in Quebec who wish to pursue university studies in
Quebec must have a DEC. Students who have graduated with a threeyear technical DEC (sometimes also referred to as a career program) can
enter the workforce directly in their chosen field of study or continue on
to university under certain conditions. Consult the Dawson website for
“Pathways”.
CEGEP is not only for Quebec residents. Out of province students wishing
to study at Dawson must produce equivalent high school diplomas. Also,
the student fee structure is not
the same as for Quebec residents. Consult the Dawson website for
“student fees”.
Pre-University programs normally take place over a two-year period (four
semesters). The five Pre-University Programs offered at Dawson are listed
below along with the profiles you may enroll in if you have a particular
interest:
Technical programs must be completed in a specific sequence, generally
over a three-year period (six semesters). The 21 Technical Programs offered
at Dawson are arranged here by general area
of study.
• Science
In the Medical and Engineering Studies area, they are:
»» Pure
and Applied Science
»» Health
Science
»» Environmental
»» Explorations
Programs of Study at Dawson
Dawson College offers 26 programs, five of which prepare
you for entry to university, called Pre-University programs, and 21 that
give you the skills and practice to enter the workforce directly. These are
Technical programs, also referred to as
Career programs.
Science
»» Developmental
»» First
• Social
Science (preparatory program)
Science (preparatory program)
Oncology
• Nursing
• Physiotherapy
• Civil
Social Science
Studies
»» Environmental
»» International
Studies
Business Studies
Society and Justice
»» North-South
Studies
»» Psychology
»» Travel
• Liberal
and Tourism Studies
Arts
Literature and Communication
and Culture
»» Literature
»» Cinema-Communications
»» Studio
Arts
»» Interactive
Arts
Media Arts
Technology
Technology – Analytical Chemistry
Engineering Technology
• Mechanical
Engineering Technology
• Electronics
Engineering Technology
In the Business and Social Technologies area, they are:
• Social
Service
• Community
Recreation and Leadership Training
• Accounting
and Management Technology (includes a
work-study option featuring two paid internships in two
additional terms)
• Business
Management (Marketing) (includes a work-study
option featuring two paid internships in two additional terms)
• Computer
Science Technology
In the Applied Arts area, they are:
• Professional
»» Languages
• Visual
• Radiation
Science
»» Child
»» Arts
Imaging
• Laboratory
»» Commerce
• Arts,
Laboratory Technology
• Diagnostic
Choice Science (Honours program)
»» General
»» Law,
• Biomedical
Theatre
• Illustration
• Interior
Design
• Professional
• Graphic
• Industrial
• 3D
Photography
Design
Design
Animation and Computer-Generated Imagery
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Frequently Asked Questions
when choosing a program
Are three-year DEC programs for students
who haven’t got the marks to go into a two-year
pre-university CEGEP program?
What kind of program should I take?
Not at all. Three-year technical DEC programs can be more challenging
than a two-year pre-university program. These programs are highly
concentrated in a specific area of study which may mean that you may
have to carry a heavier course load each semester than students in preuniversity programs.
One of the first decisions you will have to make when applying to CEGEP is
whether you want a pre-university program or a technical program.
A pre-university program take 2 years or 4 semesters to complete. Preuniversity programs include courses that are specific to your field of study
(for example, Social Science or Pure and Applied Science) plus a General
Education component, which is common to all programs. The pre-university
program you choose will help to prepare you for certain university programs
so you should choose according to future plans. If you are not sure what you
would like to take in university, most pre-university programs offer a broad
spectrum of courses to help you decide. To be sure that a program will get
you where you want to go, you should check with Academic Advisers early in
your program to be sure you can obtain the pre-requisites you will need for
some university programs.
Technical programs (sometimes called Career programs) take 3 years or 6
semesters to complete. These programs are highly concentrated in a specific
area of study or technology and also include a General Education component.
Technical programs prepare you for the workplace, giving you the skills you
need to be fully qualified to enter the work force upon graduation.
Many graduates from technical programs do go on to university, however.
Depending which university degree you wish to pursue, you may have to take
pre-requisites to qualify. In addition, you may be able to transfer credits from
your technical program to a related program at university.
If you want to enter the workforce in your chosen field right after CEGEP,
you will be very well-prepared. Most technical programs also include
internships or work placements in the field you
have chosen, whether they are in companies, health institutions,
or engineering firms. They may even take place in another country.
What if I want to go to university after
a technical DEC?
About half the graduates of Dawson’s 21 technical programs choose to go
on to university, some with advanced standing, some requiring additional
pre-requisites. This is determined by the university, not by Dawson,
although some universities have standing “articulation agreements” with
Dawson on these arrangements. Search the Dawson website for Pathways
for more information about these agreements.
For example, graduates in the Engineering Technologies, may go on to
engineering programs at various universities in Montreal and beyond. At
L’École de technologie supérieure (ETS) de Montréal, university engineering
programs are offered especially for students who have a DEC in one of the
Engineering Technologies.
Students who have completed DEC programs in Accounting and Management Technology or Business Management (Marketing) often go on to
business studies at the John Molson School
of Business at Concordia University, or the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University.
Many graduates in Community Recreation and Leadership Training choose to
pursue a university degree in Leisure Sciences or
Applied Human Sciences at Concordia University. Some in Social Service
choose to continue at McGill’s School of Social Work.
Concordia University, in particular, has a wide range of visual and applied
arts programs suitable for students who graduate in one of the seven Applied Arts programs at Dawson, from photography to ceramics, art history
to film studies and computation arts.
These are just examples; a quick tour of websites of any university will give
you a better idea of the undergraduate programs offered.
Choosing the right program for you
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How can I be sure I am choosing the right program?
Looking at your options on the Dawson website is a good start. You will
see what pre-requisites you need coming out of high school or previous
education. You will also see how the program unfolds from semester to
semester.
You probably have a good sense already of what you are good at and what
interests you. Speak to your high school guidance counsellor for advice, and
definitely come to Open House (usually the third Sunday in October, check
website for specific date), Mini Open House in February before the March 1
application deadline, or take a College Tour.
What happens if I feel the program I have
taken isn’t right for me?
First of all, don’t rush to any snap judgments. The first few weeks of school
can be stressful. Plus, you have a few weeks at the start of a semester
to try out courses before the course drop deadline. Give your courses a
fair chance. The deadline to officially drop a course is usually about three
weeks after school starts each semester, but please check the Academic
Calendar/Important Dates section of the website to be sure.
If, a few weeks in, you still feel that your program is a poor fit, speak to an
adviser to explore your options. There is a program transfer deadline every
semester (November 1 to be in a different program in Winter, and March 1
to be in a different program in Fall). Please note that three-year technical
programs do not admit students in the Winter semester. These programs
follow a specific sequence and can only be begun in the Fall semester.
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Academics
General Education
To graduate from Dawson College, every student must complete the General Education requirements,
which include courses in English, French, Humanities and Physical Education.
All students must take four English, three Humanities, two French and three Physical Education courses to meet the
graduation requirements of the General Education portion of their College education. Two complementary courses are also required for graduation.
Complementary courses are given in the
following domains:
• Social
Sciences
• Science
and Technology
• Computer
• Modern
• Arts
Science
Languages
and Aesthetics
Students must select complementary courses from one or
two domains accessible to their programs and from disciplines outside
those in their fields of concentration.
In addition, all students must pass the Examination of College English
(épreuve uniforme) or English Exit Test to graduate, which is given by the
Ministère de l’Éducation in May, August and December.
English
The English component of General Education is intended to help students
learn to be effective readers, writers, listeners, and speakers. The required
English courses will also acquaint students with significant literary works
from a variety of genres and periods.
The four required General Education English courses are Introduction
to College English (ICE), Literary Genres, Literary Themes, and Applied
Themes in English.
Extra help in English (Preparatory Arts)
Preparatory Arts is a one-year course of study for students who show
potential for academic success and whose performance suggests they
would benefit from an intensive study of English during their first two
semesters. Small English classes and individual attention ensure maximum
opportunity for each student to discover his or her potential.
To develop the reading, writing, and thinking skills essential for all college
courses, students take a two-semester double-credit course in English
with labs conducted by the Academic Skills Centre (ASC). They are free
to choose additional courses from the mainstream offerings in their
respective programs.
In the Fall term, each Preparatory Arts student will take the following two
courses: Introduction to College English and Literary Themes, which are
intended to provide an introduction to college-level literary studies with a
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strong emphasis on basic textual interpretation and the construction of the
literary essay. The main objective of these courses is to foster language
development by emphasizing written responses to specific texts.
In the Winter term, all Preparatory Arts students will take the
following two English courses: Literary Genre and Applied Themes in
English. The Academic Skills Centre continues to provide labs to students.
French courses will teach you to communicate, express yourself in a
structured manner, learn and work in a group, develop critical thinking,
and solve problems. The language laboratory is an integral part of French
courses at Dawson. Students may also seek individual assistance by using
tools and media resources in CLÉO (Centre de Langue Écrite et Orale).
English and French Placement Test Information
After admission to Dawson College and before beginning their studies,
newly admitted students are required to complete an English and/or
French Placement Evaluation. This test is used to measure aptitudes in
English and/or French so that we may place students in the appropriate
English and/or French courses.
French
The acquisition of French as a second language permits students to
participate more fully in the cultural and professional life of Quebec. In
general, students leaving high school have a good grasp of oral French.
Instruction of French as a second language at the college level aims to
develop the four aspects of language acquisition – speaking, listening,
reading and writing – with the focus on reading and writing.
L’apprentissage du français langue seconde
permet à l’élève de s’exprimer en français
afin de participer à la vie culturelle et
professionnelle au Québec. À la sortie du
secondaire, les élèves sont, en général, plus
compétents en matière d’expression orale. La
formation collégiale en français langue seconde
portera sur le développement des quatre
habiletés langagières (parler, écouter, lire et
écrire), mais elle mettra surtout l’accent sur la
lecture et l’écriture. Dans les cours de français,
on apprend à communiquer, s’exprimer de façon
structurée, apprendre et travailler en groupe,
développer la pensée critique, et résoudre des
problèmes.
Le laboratoire de langues fait partie intégrante
des activités des cours de français. Les élèves
peuvent aussi, sur une base individuelle,
se prévaloir de l’aide, des outils et de la
documentation médiatique disponibles au CLÉO
(Centre de Langue Écrite et Orale)
Humanities
Humanities is a multidisciplinary exploration of human civilization,
including its accomplishments, failures, abilities, creations, ideas, beliefs
and values. As part of the General Education curriculum, Humanities
is intended to promote personal and social development and to give
students a foundation that will help them understand their roles in
contemporary society as individuals, as workers and professionals, and as
citizens of their country and the world.
The required courses in Humanities propose frameworks for understanding
the experiences, ideas and values of humankind and their diversity. They
are aimed at developing critical thinking, reinforcing the skills involved in
careful reading, organized writing and well-developed oral presentations,
and where appropriate, improving media and computer literacy.
Physical Education
Physical Education courses at Dawson College promote a healthy, active
lifestyle. Specific goals include the establishment of the relationship
between one’s lifestyle habits and health, the exploration of and improvement in specific physical activity skills, and the promotion of students’
self-responsibility for their personal health, fitness and positive lifestyle
choices.
Learning environments and areas of curriculum include aquatics, dance,
combative sports, individual sports, team sports, fitness activities, outdoor
education and stress management. Dawson College has excellent facilities,
including three gyms, an indoor rock climbing wall, weight rooms, dance/
combat rooms, general fitness rooms and multi-activity areas. Off campus,
students have access to rental facilities in various outdoor locations, such
as a swimming pool, tennis courts and a rowing basin.
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Journeys: A First Peoples College
Transition Program
Journeys: A First Peoples College Transition Program is a one-year bridging program designed to provide First
Nations, Inuit and Métis students with a welcoming, holistic, supportive and culturally relevant environment for
learning at the post-secondary level.
Journeys provides a learning path that enables Indigenous
students to take a series of General Education credit
courses that combine Indigenous knowledge, culture,
traditions, and pedagogical approaches with the academic
knowledge and study skills necessary for success at the
post-secondary level.
The thematically interlinked General Education courses are
taught by culturally aware and engaged faculty working
closely with Indigenous communities to ensure the inclusion
of culturally relevant content and approaches.
Journeys offers courses that are connected in theme,
content, and learning strategies, thereby fostering a
learning community that includes students, teachers,
support staff, and community representatives.
Specific Program Requirements
1st semester - 4 to 6 courses
2nd semester - 4 to 6 courses
A letter is to be included in which the applicant selfidentifies as an Indigenous person (Métis, Inuit, Nation
or Band affiliation). No official status or documentation is
required.
• English
101 (required)
(required)
• Humanities 101 (required)
• Learning Strategies I 360 (required)
• English
• French
• French
Admission Requirements
Choice * (optional)
Choice * (optional)
Choice * (optional)
Choice * (optional)
• Diploma
of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
Among the benefits of this program are:
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES
• Tight-knit
(a completed high school diploma from the Kahnawake
Survival School would be considered equivalent)
• Close
and supportive learning community
teacher-student associations
• Culturally
relevant content and pedagogy
• Flexibility
depending on student needs and interests
• Integrated
• Built-in
approach to learning
The application deadline is March 1. This program
accepts applications only for the Fall semester.
academic, cultural and spiritual support
• Acquisition
of learning strategies for the postsecondary level
• Close
collaboration with communities
Upon successful completion of this one-year program,
students will be eligible to apply to Dawson’s pre-university
or career programs. Students must apply to and meet the
entrance criteria for transfer into their chosen program of
studies.
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102 (required)
(required)
• Humanities 102 (required)
• Learning Strategies II 360 (required)
* Choice courses can include:
• Physical
Education
courses in math
• Prerequisite courses in physics and
chemistry (space permitting)
• Specific courses in the Arts, Literature
and Communications (ALC) and/or
Social Science Programs
• Specific courses in Career Programs
(space permitting)
• Prerequisite
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Science,
Medical Studies
and Engineering
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Science
Dawson College’s Science Program cultivates student curiosity,
motivation and academic excellence.
The program is student-centered and aims to:
• Provide
students with a well-rounded general and
scientific education;
• Prepare
• Foster
The number of students that Dawson College can accept into the
Science program is limited; therefore students with the highest
grades in high school have a better chance of being admitted.
students for university-level Science studies;
the student’s view of herself/himself as a scientist;
• Encourage
scientific research and present findings in forums
such as the scientific journal DrJes and the SPACE initiative
(Sciences Participating with Arts & Culture in Education);
• Encourage
student involvement in the wider scientific
community and in society at large.
The application deadline is March 1 for the Fall semester
and November 1 for the Winter semester.
Please note that the Science profiles of Explorations, Developmental and Environmental Science
accept applications only for the Fall semester.
Profiles of Study in the Science Program
The Science program offers three (3) profiles of study which
qualifies students for admission to university.
Admission to the Science Program
• Pure
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• Health
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects
may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
Specific ministerial admission requirements*
• Sec
V Mathematics - Technical & Scientific option or
Science option 564-506 or 565-506
• Sec
V Chemistry 551-504
• Sec
V Physics 553-504
* For students graduating before June 2010 or from an Adult Education Centre,
the pre-requisites are Mathematics 536, Chemistry 534, and Physics 534.
Conditional admission is based on Secondary IV final and
Secondary V mid-term grades. Final admission into the Science
program is contingent on obtaining a DES which includes the
pre-requisite courses with appropriate grades.
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and Applied Science emphasizes preparation for the
Physical Sciences, Engineering and Mathematics
Science emphasizes preparation for the Biological
Sciences, Medicine and Dentistry
• Environmental
Science emphasizes preparation for the
Biological Sciences as well as the Environmental Sciences
and Ecology
Important: Regardless of which profile of studies is chosen,
completion of a Diplôme d’Études Collègiales (DEC) in the
Science program at Dawson allows entrance into any university
program.
First Choice Science
In addition to being in a profile, a Science student is in one
of two streams:
• Regular
• OR
Science
First Choice Science
First Choice Science (FCS) offers an enriched curriculum – one
that provides the opportunity to delve deeper into the subject
material, explore more topics and connections across the
disciplines. In addition, FCS students are exposed to advanced
ideas through a seminar series where speakers from academia and
industry make presentations on current progress in the sciences.
Attendance at these seminars is compulsory for FCS students.
FCS students are grouped in their science and math courses,
so they have the opportunity to develop a camaraderie and
esprit-de-corps. The groupings also afford them the opportunity
to participate together in activities sponsored by the Science
program and the College.
Students may apply directly to First Choice Science.
Students already in the Science program may apply for a transfer
into FCS by making a formal program transfer request to the
College as well as to the First Choice Science Coordinator.
Developmental Science Program
The Developmental Science program is a one-year program
preparing students for entry into Dawson College’s Science
program and is for students whose grades in at least one of the
Science pre-requisites do not meet admission requirements for
the Science program.
Successful completion of Developmental Science qualifies the
student for admission to pre-university or technical programs.
Students must apply to and meet the criteria for transfer into the
program in which they wish to continue their studies.
Explorations Science Program
Explorations Science is a one-year program preparing students
for entry into Dawson College’s Science program and is designed
for students whose overall average meets the requirements for
admission into the Science program, but who did not complete
one or more of the Science pre-requisites in high school.
Successful completion of Explorations Science qualifies the
student for admission to pre-university or technical programs.
Students must apply to and meet the criteria for transfer into the
program in which they wish to continue their studies.
Science Program Courses
Students take a total of 26 courses in the Science program over
two years (four semesters). These courses are divided between
General Education (English, French, Humanities, Physical Education
and Complementary) and Science as follows:
14 General Education courses
Pure & Applied Science Profile
Health Science Profile
Environmental Science Profile
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 1 – Term 1
• Calculus
• Calculus
• Calculus
• General
I
Chemistry
• General
I
Chemistry
• General
I
Chemistry
• Mechanics
• Mechanics
• General
English
Humanities
Physical Education
Complementary Course
English
French
Humanities
Physical Education
English
French
Humanities
Physical Education
Biology I
• 4
English
• 3
Humanities
• 2
French
• 3
Physical Education
Year 1 – Term 2
Year 1 – Term 2
Year 1 – Term 2
• 2
Complementary (any non-science discipline)
• Chemistry
• Chemistry
• Chemistry
9 Compulsory Science Courses (regardless of profile)
• 1
Biology course (General Biology I)
• 2
Chemistry courses (General Chemistry;
Chemistry of Solutions)
• 3
Mathematics courses (Calculus I;
Calculus II; Linear Algebra)
• 3
Physics courses (Mechanics; Waves, Optics
& Modern Physics; Electricity & Magnetism)
Selection of Science Option Courses
• Pure
& Applied Science students are free to choose their
three option courses.
• Health
Science students are required to do General Biology II
and Organic Chemistry I and have one free option course.
• Environmental
Science students are required to do General
Biology II, Organic Chemistry I and Environmental Biology.
List of Science Option Courses
• General
• Human
Biology II
Anatomy and Physiology
• Environmental
Biology
• Probability
• Calculus
and Statistics
III
• Astrophysics
• Organic
Chemistry I
• Engineering
• Organic
Chemistry II
• Physical
of Solutions
• Calculus
II
• Calculus
• Waves,
Optics & Modern Physics
• General
of Solutions
II
• Calculus
Biology I
of Solutions
II
• Mechanics
English
French
Humanities
Physical Education
English
Humanities
Physical Education
Complementary Course
English
Humanities
Physical Education
Complementary Course
Year 2 – Term 3
Year 2 – Term 3
Year 2 – Term 3
• General
Biology I
• Electricity & Magnetism
• Linear Algebra
• Organic
Chemistry I
• Waves, Optics & Modern Physics
• General Biology II
• Organic
English
Physical Education
Complementary Course
English
French
Physical Education
English
French
Physical Education
Year 2 – Term 4
Year 2 – Term 4
Year 2 – Term 4
• Science
Option
Option
• Science Option
• Linear
Algebra
& Magnetism
• Science Option
• Linear
• Science
• Electricity
• Electricity
English
French
Humanities
English
Humanities
Complementary Course
English
Humanities
Complementary Course
Chemistry I
Optics & Modern Physics
• Environmental Biology
• Waves,
Algebra
& Magnetism
• General Biology II
Physics
Geology
• Introduction
to Computer
Programming in Engineering
and Science *
* Note: Students who have taken a complementary course in Computer Science
cannot take this course.
Courses in bold show differences between the Health Science, Environmental Science and Pure & Applied Science profiles. In addition to these
courses, students in the Science program must pass a Comprehensive Examination and an English Exit Test in order to graduate.
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Developmental Science (DSP) is for students whose grades in one or more advanced Mathematics,
Chemistry and Physics do not meet entrance requirements for the Science program. During the
first semester of this one-year program, students will take Secondary V-level science/mathematics
courses as needed. In the second term, students take the same Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics
courses as first-semester students in the college-level Science program.
Explorations Science (ESP) is a one-year bridging program designed for students who did
not take advanced science courses in high school. Each term, students study Physical Science,
Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics at the introductory level, as needed. Remaining courses are
chosen from the regular curriculum in the General Education component of college education
that comprises English, Humanities, French, Physical Education and complementary courses.
What do you need to apply to this program?
What do you need to apply to this program?
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• Secondary
Secondary IV Mathematics
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
•
Secondary IV Mathematics
Secondary IV History
• Secondary
V Second Language
•
Secondary IV History
Developmental Science
V Language of Instruction
•
• Secondary
V Second Language
•
• Secondary
IV Science
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Explorations Science
•
Secondary IV Science
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects may be admitted, space permitting,
but may be required to complete remedial courses.
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects may be admitted, space permitting,
but may be required to complete remedial courses.
Conditional admission to Dawson’s Developmental Science program requires that a student’s
passing grades are too low for direct admission to a regular pre-university science or technical
program in the following science prerequisites *
Conditional admission to Dawson’s Explorations Science program requires that a student obtain
acceptable grades in the Science pre-requisite *
• Sec
IV Mathematics - Technical & Scientific option or Science option 564-406/426
or 565-406/426
• Sec
V Mathematics - Technical & Scientific option or Science option 564-506 or 565-506
• Sec
V Chemistry 551-504
* For students graduating from an Adult Education Center, thepre-requisite is Mathematics 436.
• Sec
V Physics 553-504
Conditional admission is based on Secondary IV final and Secondary V mid-term grades. Final
admission into the Explorations Science program is contingent on obtaining a DES which includes
the pre-requisite courses with appropriate grades.
* For students graduating before June 2010 or from an Adult Education Centre, the pre-requisites are Mathematics 536, Chemistry
534, and Physics 534.
Conditional admission is based on Secondary IV final and Secondary V mid-term grades.
Final admission into the Developmental Science program is contingent on obtaining a DES which
includes the pre-requisite courses with appropriate grades.
This program is open exclusively to students who are completing or have completed a secondary
school diploma AND who have no post-secondary studies.
This program is open exclusively to students who are completing or have completed a secondary
school diploma AND who have no post-secondary studies.
The application deadline is March 1. This program accepts applications only for the Fall semester.
Students in Explorations Science are placed in the appropriate Mathematics, Chemistry and
Physics courses according to the courses taken in high school.
The application deadline is March 1. This program accepts applications only for the Fall semester.
Students in Developmental Science are placed in the appropriate Mathematics, Chemistry and
Physics courses according to the courses taken in high school.
1st Semester (6 courses)
2nd Semester (7 courses)
• Remedial
• Calculus
I OR Calculus II
• General
Chemistry OR Chemistry of Solutions
Activities for Sec V Mathematics
OR Calculus I
• Remedial
Activities for Sec V Chemistry
OR General Chemistry
• Remedial
Activities for Sec V Physics
OR Mechanics
Physical Education
Humanities
English
• Mechanics
OR Waves, Optics and Modern Physics
Physical Education
Humanities
English
French
Successful completion of the Developmental Science program may lead to admission to pre-university Science or medical/engineering technology
programs. Students must apply and meet the criteria for transfer into the program in which they wish to continue their studies.
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1st Semester (5 or 6 courses)
2nd semester (7 courses)
• Remedial
• Calculus
Activities for Sec V Mathematics
OR Calculus I
• Remedial
Activities for Sec V Chemistry
AND Remedial Activities for Sec V Physics
OR Remedial Activities for Sec IV Science
Physical Education
Humanities
English
I OR Calculus II
• General
Chemistry
OR Remedial Activities for Sec V Chemistry
• Mechanics
OR Remedial Activities for Sec V Physics
Physical Education
Humanities
English
French
Successful completion of the Explorations Science program may lead to admission to pre-university Science or medical/engineering technology
programs. Students must apply and meet the criteria for transfer into the program in which they wish to continue their studies.
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Biomedical Laboratory Technology
The Biomedical Laboratory Technology program is a three-year program designed to give you the knowledge and
skills to work as a medical technologist. As a healthcare professional, a medical technologist contributes to the
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease by providing laboratory services to physicians and other clients.
What will you learn?
• To
perform a wide range of laboratory analyses
including analyzing body fluids and cells, identifying
infectious organisms that cause disease, preparing
surgical and autopsy tissues for microscopic examination
and testing for compatible blood transfusions
• To
use highly specialized laboratory instruments
and techniques
• To
correlate laboratory results with the diagnosis and
treatment of diseases and medical conditions
• To
develop interpersonal skills allowing you to
interact in a team and collaborate with other healthcare
professionals
• To
apply technical and communication skills in procuring
specimens from patients
Where will this program lead you?
• There
are many jobs in clinical diagnostic laboratories,
including hospitals, clinics and private laboratories, as
well as research centres, pharmaceutical companies and
biotechnology research centres
Specific ministerial admission requirements
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 2 – Term 4
• Sec
IV Mathematics - Technical and Scientific option or Sec IV
Mathematics - Science option 564-406/426 or 565-406/426
or Sec V Mathematics - Cultural Social and Technical option
563-504
• Sec V Physics
• Sec V Chemistry
• Human
• Clinical
Additional admission requirements:
Humanities
French
English
• An
interview is required to assess the candidate’s readiness to
pursue Biomedical Laboratory Technology studies.
• Candidates must be eligible to take College English 603-101
(Testing may be required)
• Candidates must be eligible to take Basic French 602-100
(Testing may be required)
• Candidates who have completed the pre-requisite courses
within the last 5 years will be given preference for the
interview phase of the admissions process.
• Candidates who were not selected for admission and choose
to reapply must demonstrate some improvement in order to
be considered for another interview. After three unsuccessful
attempts, candidates will be considered for an interview only
after all other applications have been considered and space
remains available in the program
What will you need to apply to this program?
In addition to fees listed on page 65, student membership in the
Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) and
l’Ordre Professionnel des Technologistes Médicaux du Québec
(OPTMQ) is approximately $200 total for both. The fee to write
the National General Certification exam of the CSMLS upon
completion of the program is $720 as of June 2015.
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
Did you know?
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• In
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
• Many
universities across Canada accept Biomedical
Laboratory Technology graduates into their degree
programs and in some cases, advance credit is given
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects
may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
the summer between the second and third year, students can
gain experience in hospital clinical labs as paid externs.
• In the third year, students intern full time for 26 weeks in
accredited hospitals and rotate among clinical laboratories.
• Graduates of the program can become nationally certified by
passing the certification examinations of the Canadian Society
for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).
• Graduates can join the Ordre Professionnel des Technologistes
Médicaux du Québec (OPTMQ).
• For American certification, graduating students may write the
exams for the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
The application deadline is March 1. This program
accepts applications only for the Fall semester.
Anatomy and Physiology
• Quality Assurance for Clinical
Laboratories
• Laboratory Principles and Introduction
to Hematology
• Basic Techniques and Instrumentation
Hematology
Microbiology 1
• Basic Histotechniques
• Transfusion Practices 1
• Clinical Chemistry 3
• Procurement Internship (intensive)
• Diagnostic
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Year 1 – Term 2
• Microorganisms
and Disease 1
• Applied Immunology
• Clinical Chemistry 1
• Descriptive Histology
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Complementary
Year 3 – Term 5
intensive 1 0 wee k s
• Special
Histotechniques
Practices 2
• Professional Practice in the Healthcare
• Introduction to Core Lab
• Diagnostic Microbiology 2
• Transfusion
Year 3 – Term 6
2 6 - wee k clinical internship
Year 2 – Term 3
• Transfusion
• Specialized
• Histology/Molecular
Biochemical Techniques
• Microorganisms and Disease 2
• Hemostasis
• Clinical Chemistry 2
• Applied Molecular Biology
Science Internship
Biology
Internship
Lab Internship
• Clinical Microbiology Internship
• Pharmacology for Biomedical
Technologists
• Core
French
English
Complementary
Physical Education
Pending approval of the Board of Governors.
Always check the website at:
dawsoncollege.qc.ca/biomedical-laboratory-technology for updated
information.
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Diagnostic Imaging
Diagnostic Imaging is a three-year program designed to provide you with the necessary skills to work as a
diagnostic imaging technologist. You will operate x-ray equipment used to diagnose disease or injury in patients.
Working in a clinic or hospital as a health care professional, you will care for patients undergoing examination
and will provide the radiologist with the necessary images to make diagnoses.
What will you learn?
• To
position patients on radiographic equipment
• To
determine and set the exposure factors on an x-ray
generator unit
• To
process analog and digital images for the radiologist
to interpret and diagnose
Where will this program lead you?
• To
work in a hospital or clinic as a diagnostic imaging
technologist
• To
work in other specialized areas such as ultrasound,
computerized tomography and magnetic resonance
imaging
What do you need to apply to this program?
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects
may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
Additional admission requirements:
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 2 – Term 4
• An
• Anatomy
• Radiobiology
interview is required to assess the candidate's
readiness to pursue studies in this program. Only
applicants who meet the admission requirements will
be interviewed. Candidates must be eligible to take
College English 603-101 (Testing may be required).
• Candidates
must be eligible to take College French
602-100 (Testing may be required).
• Typed
Please note, for admitted candidates only: immunization
requirements and certificates of medical health are required
once admitted.
What else should you know?
• In
your third year, you will gain valuable clinical
experience by working and studying in a hospital or
clinic.
• Upon
graduation, you can become a registered
technologist by successfully completing the
certification exam of l’Ordre des technologues en
radiologie du Québec, allowing you to work across
Canada and in many other countries.
The application deadline is March 1. This program
accepts applications only for the Fall semester.
Specific ministerial admission requirements *
• Sec
IV Mathematics - Technical & Scientific option or
Science option 564-406/426 or 565-406/426
• Sec
IV Environmental Science & Technology or
Environmental Science 558-404 or 558-402
* For students graduating before June 2010 or from an Adult Education Centre,
the pre-requisites are Mathematics 436 and Physical Science 436
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letter of intent
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of Diagnostic Imaging
• Patient Care & Health Safety
• Basic Radiographic Imaging
• Introduction to Radiology/Clinical I
• Physics of Radiology
Physical Education
Humanities
French
English
Year 1 – Term 2
of Radiology
& Digital Imaging I
• Image Quality
• Radiography I (Extremities)
& Protection
of Systems I
• Radiography of Systems II
• MRI/US/CT & Interventional
• Radiography
Physical Education
English
Complementary
Year 3 – Term 5
• Clinical
• Clinical
III
IV
• Biology
• Apparatus
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Year 2 – Term 3
• Apparatus
& Digital Imaging II
II (Trunk)
• Radiography III (Skull)
• Clinical II (Intensive)
• Radiography
Humanities
French
English
Complementary
Year 3 – Term 6
• Integration:
• Clinical
V
• Clinical VI
Part A & B
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Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology is a three-year program designed to provide you with the necessary skills to work as a radiation
oncology technologist. You will work in a hospital setting using sophisticated equipment to treat malignancies in
patients. As a health care professional, you will care for patients undergoing radiation therapy over the course of
their treatment.
What will you learn?
• To
safely use ionizing radiation for the treatment
of malignancies
• To
safely operate sophisticated equipment that delivers
high energy radiation
• To
use radiation oncology to cure or improve the quality
of life of patients
Where will this program lead you?
• To
work in a hospital or clinic as a Radiation Oncology
Technologist
• To
work in other specialized areas, such as treatment
planning and simulation, dosimetry and brachytherapy
What do you need to apply to this program?
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
Additional admission requirements:
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 2 – Term 4
• An
• Safety
• Radio-Oncology
interview is required to assess the candidate's
readiness to pursue studies In Radiation Oncology.
• Candidates
must be eligible to take College English
603-101 (Testing may be required).
• Candidates
must be eligible to take College French
602-100 (Testing may be required).
• Typed
letter of intent
Please note, for admitted candidates only: immunization
requirements and certificates of medical health are required
once admitted.
Specific ministerial admission requirements *
Physical Education
Humanities
French
English
• In
your third year, you will gain valuable clinical
experience by working and studying in a hospital or
clinic.
• Upon
graduation, you can become a registered
technologist by successfully completing the
certification exam of l'ordre des technologues
en imagerie médicale en radio-oncologie et en
électrophysiologie médicale du Québec, allowing you
to work across Canada and in many other countries.
Year 1 – Term 2
of Radiology
& Data Processing
in Radiation
• Oncology I
• Properties of Ionizing Radiation
• Image
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Protection
II
• Simulation
• Clinical
III
Physical Education
English
Complementary
• Clinical
• Clinical
IV
V
Year 3 – Term 6
• Clinical
VI
VII
• Integration & Professional Plan/
Clinical VIII
• Clinical
Year 2 – Term 3
• Oncology
II
• Apparatus
• Dosimetry
The application deadline is March 1. This program
accepts applications only for the Fall semester.
• Dosimetry
Year 3 – Term 5
• Biology
What else should you know?
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects
may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
& Patient Care
• Introduction to Radiology/Clinical I
• Physics of Radiology
• Psychology & Social Issues in
Radiation Oncology
• Clinical
I
II
Humanities
French
English
Complementary
• Sec
V Mathematics - Technical & Scientific option or
Science option 564-506 or 565-506
• Sec
IV Environmental Science & Technology or
Environmental Science 558-404 or 558-402
* For students graduating before June 2010 or from an Adult Education Centre,
the pre-requisites are Mathematics 526 and Physical Science 436
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Physiotherapy Technology
The Physiotherapy Technology program is a three-year career program that prepares students to work with physicians
and/or physiotherapists to aid in the recovery of patients. As healthcare professionals, physiotherapy technologists
combine in-depth knowledge of the human body with specialized hands-on clinical skills to intervene in cases of illness,
injury and/or loss of normal function in the neurological, musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary systems.
What will you learn?
What do you need to apply to this program?
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 2 – Term 4
The goal of physiotherapy technologists is to obtain
optimal functional performance regarding a patient’s
strength, movement, mobility and overall well-being.
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including
• Introduction
• Orthopedic
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
Graduates will be able to:
• Secondary
IV Science
• Offer
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
professional services to clients
• Adhere
to the Professional Code for Physiotherapists
• Intervene
within their scope of practice in the
physiotherapy process of clients
• Demonstrate
an understanding of ethical issues
• Adapt
the clinical approach to the specific
characteristics of a client’s environment, physical and/
or mental condition and world view
• Collaborate
with members of a multidisciplinary
healthcare team
• Communicate
in English and French, particularly in the
practice of physiotherapy
• Demonstrate
continued personal and professional growth
• Effectively
manage the emotional and physical
demands of the profession
an understanding of the health and safety
concerns of the workplace
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects may
be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
Specific ministerial admission requirements
• Sec
IV Mathematics - Cultural, Social & Technical option
563-404/414
• Sec
V Physics 553-504
For students graduating before June 2010 or from an Adult
Education Centre, the pre-requisites are Mathematics 436
and Physics 534
Additional admission requirements
• Demonstrate
• Must
• Demonstrate
• You
an understanding of lifestyle behaviours
that promote health and be able to relate them to
client care
• Demonstrate
critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Where will this program lead you?
Physiotherapy technologists can work in a variety of settings:
• Hospitals
• Short-term
care facilities and CHSLDs (Centre
d’hébergement et de soins de longue durée)
• CLSCs
(Centre local de services communautaires)
• Clinics,
rehabilitation centres, private physiotherapy
clinics and private homes
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be eligible to take College English 603-101 and
Basic French 602-100 (testing may be required)
must submit a 200-300 word handwritten letter
addressing the reasons for applying to this program,
how your personality, talents and interests will help you
succeed in this self-directed learning environment, any
personal experience with the profession (work and/or
volunteer), and career plans upon graduation.
to the Profession
& Auxiliary Care
• Human Biology I
• Anatomy I: Osteology & Arthrology
• Physics for Physical
Rehabilitation Therapy
English
French
Complementary
Rehabilitation:
Extremities
• Orthopedic Rehabilitation:
Spine and Pelvis
• Communication
& Interpersonal Interaction
• Neurology and Geriatrics
• Clinical Education I
English
Humanities
Year 1 – Term 2
• Human
Biology II
• Anatomy II: Myology
• Physiology
• Human Biomechanics
English
French
Physical Education
Humanities
Year 2 – Term 3
• Pathophysiology
in Physiotherapy
Technology Therapy
• Intervention: Loss of Function
• Intervention: Loss of Mobility
• Intervention: Loss of
Muscle Function
• Intervention: Pain & Circulation
• Electrotherapy
• Kinesiology
Year 3 – Term 5
• Intervention:
Vascular
& Respiratory Conditions
• Physiotherapy Technology
& Geriatrics
• Physiotherapy Technology
& Therapeutic Relations
• Special Topics in
Physiotherapy Technology
• Clinical Education II
Complementary
Physical Education
Humanities
Year 3 – Term 6
• Internship
• Internship
I
II
Physical Education
English
What else should you know?
• Following
admission to the program, all students
must submit an immunization record to complete
clinical placements.
• To
practice as a physiotherapy technologist, graduates
must become members of the Ordre professionnel de
la physiothérapie du Québec; no certification exam is
required to become a member.
For more information about these programs visit dawsoncollege.qc.ca
The application deadline is March 1. This program
accepts applications only for the Fall semester.
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Nursing
The Nursing program at Dawson College is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to become a nurse
in the province of Quebec. The program has been recently revised to include new courses in the areas of health
assessment, nutrition and pharmacology, deemed relevant for new practitioners. The new program also provides more
flexibility in that students may now choose to complete the program in three years or four years, as well as more
support for students requiring extra assistance with French. As a nurse, you will work in a healthcare setting and deliver
quality nursing care based on the knowledge, skills and professional attitudes developed over the course of study.
What will you learn?
• To
communicate effectively with clients, their families,
and health professionals
• To
analyze and interpret data, based on scientific and
disciplinary foundations
• To
solve problems and make decisions leading to
effective actions
• To
demonstrate professionalism and personal growth
through attitude and conduct
Where will this program lead you?
• To
work in hospitals, which remain the primary
employers of nurses, as patients of all ages require
your abilities
• To
work in ambulatory care settings, patients’ homes
and industry, both locally and internationally
• To
a university nursing program, if you choose to
continue your studies at the baccalaureate level
What do you need to apply to this program?
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects
may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
Specific ministerial admission requirements *
• Sec
IV Environmental Science & Technology or
Environmental Science 558-404 or 558-402
• Sec
V Chemistry 551-504
* For students graduating before June 2010 or from an Adult Education Centre,
the pre-requisites are Physical Science 436 and Chemistry 534
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 2 – Term 4
• Human
Body for Nurses I
• Introduction to Nursing
• Human
English
French
Humanities
Physical Education
OR
Body for Nurses IV
Nursing
• Medical / Surgical
• Maternal / Child
Health
• Pharmacology
English
Complementary
Year 1 – Term 2
Additional admission requirements:
• Candidates
must be eligible to take College English
603-101 (Testing may be required).
• It
is strongly recommended that applicants have
Secondary IV enriched 406/436 Mathematics or a
Secondary V Mathematics.
• All
candidates are recommended to have completed
the science pre-requisites within the last 5 years.
All candidates must submit a letter of intent: 200-300
words, handwritten, outlining reasons for wishing to
study Nursing and how this idea may have developed;
cite personal or work experience including
volunteerism, interests and hobbies or activities.
Please note, for admitted candidates only: immunization
requirements and certificates of medical health are required
once admitted.
• Human
Year 3 – Term 5
• Nursing
• Promoting
Body for Nurses II
the Hospitalized Adult
• Basic Health Assessment
• Psychology: Human Development
English
French
Complementary
Autonomy
of Healthcare
Humanities
Physical Education
Year 3 – Term 6
Year 2 – Term 3
• Human
• Sociology
• Internship
Body for Nurses III
Nursing
• Medical / Surgical
OR
• Maternal / Child
Health
• Nutrition
English
Humanities
Physical Education
Admitted candidates must complete the Order of
Nurses of Quebec (O.I.I.Q.) nursing student registration
application, following admission.
Did you know?
College graduates in Nursing are strongly encouraged to
continue their education by obtaining a baccalaureate in
Nursing. In Quebec, partnerships have been established
between CEGEP-level Nursing programs and universities to
coordinate learning at these two levels of education.
The application deadline is March 1. This program
accepts applications only for the Fall semester.
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Laboratory Technology - Analytical Chemistry
Laboratory Technology-Analytical Chemistry is a three-year program designed to prepare you to work in an industrial
chemical laboratory. As a technologist, you will work in a lab environment where you will collect and analyze chemicals
using conventional and modern instrumental methods, including gas and liquid chromatographs, auto-analyzers,
ultraviolet and infrared spectrophotometers and other state-of-the-art instruments.
The first half of the program provides a solid foundation
for the applied courses given in the second half of the
program. Courses in Mathematics and Physics are tailored
to the needs of the program in that many of the learning
activities are integrated with other courses.
What will you learn?
• To
perform basic lab operations such as weighing,
measuring precise volumes and heating
• To
test for harmful micro-organisms that are found in
industrial samples
• To
help create products available in the marketplace
• To
properly maintain laboratory equipment
Where will this program lead you?
• To
work as a laboratory technologist in areas such as
pharmaceuticals, agriculture and food, petrochemicals,
pulp and paper, biotechnology, chemical testing
laboratories, and the environment
Specific ministerial admission requirements *
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 2 – Term 4
• Sec
• Applied
• Microbiology
V Mathematics - Technical & Scientific option or
Science option 564-506 or 565-506
• Sec
* For students graduating before June 2010 or from an Adult Education Centre,
the pre-requisites are Mathematics 526,Chemistry 534 and Physics 534
What else should you know?
• In
your third year, you will gain valuable laboratory
experience by participating in a training internship that
will allow you to apply your skills in the field
• Upon
graduation, you can become a member of the
Chemical Institute of Canada
The application deadline is March 1. This program
accepts applications only for the Fall semester.
• To
work in other specialized areas such as quality
control, research and development, and biotechnology
• Some
graduates continue their studies in chemistry at
the university level
What do you need to apply to this program?
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects may
be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
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V Chemistry 551-504
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Mathematics
• Introduction to Statistical Methods
• General Chemistry
• Introduction to Laboratory
Technology
• Basic Laboratory Techniques
Physical Education
English
Complementary
Year 1 – Term 2
• Calculus
I
• Chemistry
of Solutions
to Analysis Techniques
• Applied Optics
• Introduction
Humanities
English
Year 2 – Term 3
• Introduction
to Organic Techniques
• Analytical Spectroscopy
• Basic Circuits and Instrumentation
• Samples in Analytical Chemistry
Physical Education
English
Humanities
French
I
Separations
• Organic Chemistry
• Internship
• Instrumental
Year 3 – Term 5
• Advanced
Analytical Techniques
• Electrochemistry
• Organic
Analysis
• Physicochemical
Measurements
Physical Education
English
Year 3 – Term 6
• Advanced
Analytical Techniques II
• Biomolecules
• Chemical
Processes
Technology Project
• Laboratory
Physical Education
French
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Civil Engineering Technology
Civil Engineering Technology is a three-year program designed to provide students with the skills necessary to
become a civil engineering technologist. You will be trained in the management and design of construction
projects, in surveying, in environmental studies, and in the laboratory techniques used in testing concrete, asphalt,
soils and crushed stone.
What will you learn?
• To
prepare engineering drawings using both the
computer and drafting table
• To
estimate quantities and costs for construction
projects
• To
examine environmental measures to minimize
environmental impact
• To
manage and schedule construction projects
• To
design and inspect buildings and infrastructures
• To
perform quality control testing of engineering
materials for buildings and road infrastructure projects
• To
perform design calculations for steel, concrete and
wood structures
Where will this program lead you?
• To
work for consulting engineers
• To
work in the public sectors – federal, provincial
or municipal level
• To
work in laboratories
• To
work for general contractors, manufacturers
or fabricators of construction products
• To
work independently as an entrepreneur
What do you need to apply to this program?
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
Specific ministerial admission requirements *
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 2 – Term 4
• Sec
• Introduction
• Estimating
V Mathematics - Technical & Scientific option or
Science option 564-506 or 565-506
* For students graduating before June 2010 or from an Adult Education Centre,
the pre-requisites are Mathematics 526 and Physical Science 436
to Applied Mathematics
• Civil Engineering Drawings I
• Construction I
• Surveying I
• Health and Safety
• Technology of Aggregates
What else should you know?
Physical Education
English
• Sec
IV Environmental Science & Technology or
Environmental Science 558-404 or 558-402
• Graduates
may enter the labour force directly or
choose to pursue further studies in engineering at the
university level.
• Depending
on the university chosen, you may be
granted extra credits toward your degree program.
The application deadline is March 1. This program
accepts applications only for the Fall semester.
I
• Bituminous
Mix
Analysis
• Stage Preparation
• Municipal Engineering II
• Structural
Physical Education
English
Complementary
Year 3 – Term 5
Year 1 – Term 2
• Civil
Engineering Physics I
• Soils I
• Construction II
• Surveying II
Humanities
French
English
Complementary
• Estimating
• Project
• Roads
II
Management I
I
• Reinforced
Concrete
Evaluation
• Soils II
• Physical Environment
• Stage
English
Year 3 – Term 6
Year 2 – Term 3
• Civil
Engineering Physics II
• Civil Engineering Drawings II
• Concrete
• Specifications
• Municipal Engineering I
Physical Education
Humanities
French
• Steel
Structures
Structures
• Inspections
• Roads II
• Building Systems
• Project Management II
• Engineering & Environment
• Wood
Humanities
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects
may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
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Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology is a three-year program designed to provide you with the skills necessary to
work in the design, development and implementation of engineering projects. The program focuses on theory
and practice in the design, construction, installation, control and use of machines and mechanical devices in the
manufacturing of goods. In your final year, you will choose between the following two options:
Mechanical Design: Apply basic principles of design – with
the help of Computer-Aided Design – to the development
of manufacturing equipment and processes.
Automated Manufacturing: Use robotics, PLCs and
microprocessor-controlled equipment in manufacturing
applications requiring automation.
What will you learn?
• To
understand the relationship and role of all parts/
components in a mechanical assembly
• To
interpret mechanical drawings
• To
use industrial grade software
• To
program a Numerical Control (NC) lathe and mill
• To
prepare detail and assembly drawings
• To
design mechanical devices of moderate complexity
Where will this program lead you?
• To
work in mechanical drafting or Computer-Aided
Design and Drafting (CADD)
• To
work in estimating, inspecting and testing
• To
work in research and development
• To
work in technical sales
• To
work in the servicing and testing of materials
and components
What do you need to apply to this program?
Year 3 – Term 5
• Engineering
MECHANICAL DESIGN SPECIALIZATIOn *
Mathematics I
• Introduction to CIM
• Introduction to Mechanical
Engineering Technology
• Metrology
• Engineering Graphics
• Engineering Materials
Physical Education
English
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects
may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
Specific ministerial admission requirements *
• Sec
IV Mathematics – Technical & Scientific option or
Science option 564-406/426 or 565-406/426 or
Sec V Cultural, Social & Technical option 563-504
• Sec
V Physics 553-504
* For students graduating before June 2010 or from an Adult Education Centre,
the pre-requisites are Mathematics 526 and Physics 534
Year 1 – Term 2
• Engineering
Physics I
• Machine Tools I
• Mechanical Components I
• Quality Control
• CAD I
• Heat Treatment
French
English
Year 2 – Term 3
• Engineering
Mathematics II
II
• Machine Tools II
• Manufacturing Processes
• CAD
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Year 2 – Term 4
The application deadline is March 1. This program
accepts applications only for the Fall semester.
• To
work in the installation and maintenance of
automation equipment, including robotics, Numerical
• Control
Year 1 – Term 1
and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM).
• Engineering
Physics II
Manufacturing
• CNC Operation
• Mechanical Components II
• CAD III
• Tooling
Humanities
French
• Pneumatic
Systems
Design
• Sheet Metal Design
• Design Modification
• CAD IV
• System Design I
• Machine
Physical Education
Complementary
Year 3 – Term 6
• Emerging
Technologies
Modelling
• System Design II
• Design Project
• 3D
Humanities
English
Complementary
Year 3 – Term 5
Automated Manufacturing
Specialization *
• Design
Modifications
Tooling
• Production Planning
• NC Lathe
• Automated Circuits I
• Industrial Automation
• Production
Physical Education
Complementary
Year 3 – Term 6
• Graphic
Programming
Circuits II
• Industrial Systems
• Manufacturing Project
• Automated
Humanities
English
Complementary
* In your final year you will
choose either Mechanical Design
Specialization or Automated
Manufacturing Specialization
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Electronics Engineering Technology
Electronics Engineering Technology is a three-year technical program designed to provide you with a solid foundation
in the theory and practice of electronics. This newly revised program has been redesigned to reflect the changes in
the telecommunications, computers and networks industry. The new program prepares students for important industry
certification (Cisco’s CCNA and/or CompTIA’s A+).
In your second year, you will choose between the
following two options:
Computers & Networks: microprocessors and networking
What do you need to apply to this program?
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
Telecommunications: radio, television, microwave, fiber
optics and satellite technology
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
What will you learn?
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
• To
install, configure and service a computer and its
peripherals
• To
install and configure various operating systems
and network-related devices to operate within a local
area network environment
• To
identify, interpret and adhere to quality
standards during assembly and integrations of a
telecommunications system
• To
produce technical reports
Where will this program lead you?
• To
work as an engineering assistant in a
development lab
• To
work as a quality control/testing officer using
computer-controlled equipment
• To
work as a system troubleshooter with industrial
control equipment
• To
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects
may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
Specific ministerial admission requirements *
• Sec
IV Mathematics – Technical & Scientific option or
Science option 564-406/426 or 565-406/426 or
Sec V Cultural, Social & Technical option 563-504
• Sec
IV Science & Technology or Applied Science
& Technology 555-404/444 or 557-406/416
* For students graduating before June 2010 or from an Adult Education Centre,
the pre-requisites are Mathematics 436 and Physical Science 436
work as a network technician
• To
• To
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
work as a sales representative for manufacturers
work as a field representative handling the
installation and maintenance of computers or
communications equipment
What else should you know?
• Demand
for individuals trained in computers and
telecommunications is high. Graduates of this program
typically work for companies that use, manufacture,
sell or service electronic equipment and computers of
all types.
• Many
students pursue studies at the university level.
Depending on the university chosen, students may be
granted extra credits toward their degree program.
The application deadline is March 1. This program
accepts applications only for the Fall semester.
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 1 – Term 2
• Introduction
• Enriched
to the Occupation
• Applied Mathematics
• Combinational Circuits
• Direct Current Circuits
Calculus I
Circuits
• Alternating Current Circuits
• Sequential
Humanities
French
English
Humanities
Physical Education
French
English
COMPUTERS & NETWORKS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Year 2 – Term 3
Year 2 – Term 3
• Networking
Fundamentals
Logic Circuits
• Linear Circuits
• Wireless Fundamentals
• Unix I
• Networking
• Integrated
• Integrated
Physical Education
English
Physical Education
English
Year 2 – Term 4
Year 2 – Term 4
• Power
Supplies
System Programming
• Telephony
• Network Routing
• PC Hardware & Software
• Unix II
• Power
• Embedded
• Embedded
English
Complementary
English
Complementary
Year 3 – Term 5
Year 3 – Term 5
• Electronic
• Electronic
• Embedded
• Embedded
Techniques
System Hardware
• LAN Switching & Configuration
• Client Based OS
& Server Environment
• Fundamentals of Web Servers
• Wireless LANs
Physical Education
Complementary
• Computer/Network
Project
Planning
• Network Security
• Wide Area Networks
• Communication in the Workplace
Humanities
Supplies
System Programming
• Telephony
• System Analysis
• Digital Modulation
• Analog Modulation
Techniques
System Hardware
• Fundamentals of Fibre Optics
• RF Systems
• Telephone Systems
Physical Education
Complementary
Year 3 – Term 6
Year 3 – Term 6
• Network
Fundamentals
Logic Circuits
• Linear Circuits
• Wireless Fundamentals
• QA/QC
• Telecommunications
Project
Wireless Systems
• Fibre Optic Systems
• Installation of Systems
• Electromagnetic Fundamentals
• Communication in the Workplace
• New
Humanities
S cience , M edical S tudies & E ngineering
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Dawson Library
The CEGEP system is secular, but the building
that houses Dawson College has a strong
connection to one of the most influential
teaching orders in the history of Quebec,
the Congrégation-de-Notre-Dame.
Many of the library’s artefacts remain:
• The
building was opened in 1908.
• It
served as the Mother House of the order for
eight decades.
• The
statue that sits on top of the dome is
Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, the Madonna holding the
Christ child.
• The
dome is made of solid copper.
• Dawson’s
library is the building’s former chapel.
It is adorned with large light fixtures in the shape of
a cross, lit only for special occasions, as they were
when the Sisters lived here.
• The
stations of the cross can still be seen around the
perimeter of the room.
• The
circulation desk is located where the altar
once stood.
• In
1982, Marguerite Bourgeoys, founder of the order,
was canonized by Pope John Paul II. When he came
to Montreal in 1984, he paid a visit to what is now
Dawson College.
• Marguerite
Bourgeoys’ remains were buried on the
property for nearly 75 years. When the building
was acquired in the early 1980s as the eventual site
of Dawson College, her remains were relocated to
Notre‑Dame-du-Bonsecours chapel in Old Montreal.
• The
pipe organ’s ornamental pipes remain on the
second floor at the back of the room, although the
actual organ was donated to a church.
• The
large staircase leading to the second floor did
not exist in the original chapel, but it was constructed
of wood reclaimed in the renovations.
Dawson Viewbook
Social Science
& Business
Technologies
300.A0
P r e - U ni v e r s it y P r o g r am
Social Science
Social Science is an exciting and broad-based two‑year pre-university program that prepares
students for university studies in the social sciences, as well as law, education and business.
The largest program at Dawson, students may choose General Studies for the widest range
of subjects, or concentrate their studies within a thematic profile of courses integrated
around a central theme.
What will you learn?
The Social Science program seeks to develop the abilities of students to research, analyze, and
communicate within the context of a wider awareness of the world. All students in the program
must take required introductory courses in Economics, History, and Psychology. And then,
throughout their studies in Social Science, students explore a range of subjects which include
courses in Anthropology, Biology, Business Administration, Classics, Economics, Geography,
History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion and Sociology.
Where will this program lead you?
A Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Social Science allows students to pursue university studies
in any social science field, provided you have the appropriate pre-requisite courses. Graduates
then go on to rewarding careers in archeology, business, criminology, development, education,
journalism, law, politics, psychology, tourism and environmental studies, among many others.
What do you need to apply to this program?
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects may be admitted, space permitting, but
may be required to complete remedial courses.
Specific ministerial admission requirements *
300.FA
General Studies
General Studies is designed for students interested in exploring a wide variety of social science
fields and areas such as business, education and law. In addition to Economics, History and
Psychology, students must choose courses in three of the following disciplines: Geography,
Classics, Biology, Anthropology, Political Science, Sociology, Business Administration, Religion,
Mathematics and Philosophy.
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 1 – Term 2
Year 2 – Term 3
Year 2 – Term 4
Required Courses
(choose two)
Required Course
Required Course
Required Course
• Research
• Quantitative
• General
Psychology
• Western Civilization
• Introduction to
Economics
100-Level Option
Course (choose one)
• Anthropology
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Classics
• Geography
• Mathematics †
(Calculus I)
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Religion
• Sociology
Physical Education
Humanities
French
English
Methods
Required Courses
(choose one)
• General
Psychology
Civilization
• Introduction to
Economics
• Western
100-Level Option
Course (choose one
from list)
200-Level Option
Course (choose one
from a 100-Level
discipline previously
taken)
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Complementary
Methods
100-Level Option
Course (choose one
from list)
200-Level Option
Course and Option
300‑Level Course
(choose one from
100-Level disciplines
previously taken)
French
English
Complementary
• Integrative
Seminar
200-Level Option
Course and 300‑Level
Option Course (choose
one from 100-Level
disciplines previously
taken)
400-Level Option
Course (choose one
from a discipline
in which you have
previously taken a
200-Level or 300-Level
Course) *
Physical Education
Humanities
English
* If you take two or three
Mathematics courses,
not including Statistics
for Social Science, you
do not take a 400-Level
course.
† You may take one, two
or three Math courses in
your program: Calculus I
(100-Level), Linear
Algebra (200-Level),
Calculus II (300-Level).
• Required
for General Social Science, Child Studies, Environmental Studies, Law, Society
& Justice, North-South Studies, Psychology, and Travel & Tourism profiles:
• Sec
IV Mathematics - Cultural, Social & Technical option 563-404/414 *
* For students graduating before June 2010 or from an Adult Education Centre, the pre-requisite is Mathematics 416.
Required for Commerce and International Business profiles:
• Sec
V Mathematics – Technical & Scientific option or Science option 564-506 or 565-506 **
** For students graduating before June 2010 or from an Adult Education Centre, the pre-requisite is Mathematics 526.
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The application deadline is March 1 for the Fall semester and November 1 for the
Winter semester. Please note that the 3 Social Science profiles of Environmental
Studies, North-South Studies and Travel & Tourism accept applications only for the
Fall semester.
300.FE
300.FB
Commerce P rofile
Child Studies P rofile
The Commerce profile is designed for students interested in studying commerce, management,
economics, or any business-related field at university. This profile is structured so that students
take relevant courses in Mathematics and Business Administration while exploring the diversity
of the social sciences. These courses are central to the development of knowledge, skills and
attitudes necessary for future studies and careers in such diverse fields as business, law, economics
and journalism.
The Child Studies profile is designed for students who want to pursue university studies leading
to careers that involve working with children, such as counselling, teaching, social work, or as
sociologists or psychologists. Students take part in field work, as volunteers, in their second
and fourth semesters. Field work placements include elementary and high schools, scouting
organizations, and children’s hospitals. The program focuses on children and their role in the family
and in society, and includes courses in Anthropology, History, Psychology and Sociology.
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 1 – Term 2
Year 2 – Term 3
Year 2 – Term 4
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 1 – Term 2
Year 2 – Term 3
Year 2 – Term 4
Required Courses
Required Courses
Required Courses
Required Course
Required Courses
Required Courses
Required Courses
Required Courses
• Calculus
• Western
• Linear
• Integrative
• Western
• Introduction
• Developmental
• Integrative
I
• Calculus
Civilization
• Basics of Marketing
• Calculus II
• General
OR
OR
I Enriched
Psychology
• Introduction
to Economics
• Introduction
to Business
Physical Education
Humanities
English
• Calculus
II Enriched
• Research Methods
Physical Education
French
English
Algebra
OR
• Linear
Algebra
Enriched
• Quantitative Methods
100-Level Option
Course (choose one)
• Anthropology
• Biology
• Classics
• Geography
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Religion
• Sociology
200-Level Option
Course (choose one
from a 100-Level
discipline previously
taken)
Seminar
300-Level Option
Course
Physical Education
Humanities
French
English
Complementary
Civilization
• General Psychology
• Individual & Society
Physical Education
Humanities
French
English
to Anthropology
• Introduction
to Economics
• Cognitive
Development
• Research Methods
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Complementary
Psychology
• Education
• Quantitative Methods
100-Level Option
Course (choose one)
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Classics
• Geography
• Mathematics (Calculus I)
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Religion
French
English
Complementary
Seminar
• Anthropology
of Parenthood
Social
& Economic History
• Applied
400-Level Option
Course (choose one)
• Advanced Studies
in Psychology
OR
• Advanced
Studies
in Sociology
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Humanities
English
Complementary
S ocial S cience & B usiness T echnologies
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300.FG
300.FH
The Environmental Studies Profile provides students with the opportunity to learn about the dynamic
relationship between society and the environment and the environmental impact of resource
development. Students will also address and debate issues relating to environmentally sustainable growth
in an increasingly global marketplace. The profile blends theory and practice through a problem solving
approach that encourages students to reflect on the call to action: Think globally, act locally. The selection
of courses is designed to give student access to university-level programs of environmental study.
The International Business Studies profile is designed for Social Science students interested in
global markets. Students explore a variety of issues affecting international trade. The profile
includes courses in Economics, History, Psychology, Business Administration and Mathematics.
Graduates may pursue university studies in a variety of fields such as business, international
relations, development and economics, industrial relations, and communications.
Environmental Studies P rofile
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 1 – Term 2
Year 2 – Term 3
Required Courses
Required Courses
Required Courses
• Introduction
• General
• Economics
to
Geography
& the Environment
• Western Civilization
• Introduction to
Economics
Physical Education
Humanities
French
English
Psychology
• Natural Environment
• Research Methods
100-Level Option
Course (choose one)
• Individual & Society
• Introduction
to Anthropology
• Introduction
to Business
• Introduction
to World Religions
• Mathematics †
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Complementary
& the Environment
• Environmental Issues
• Quantitative Methods
100-Level Option
Course (choose one)
• Administration
• Anthropology
• Biology
• Classics
• Mathematics †
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Religion
• Sociology
English
French
Complementary
Year 2 – Term 4
Required Course
• Integrative
Seminar
• Advanced
Environmental Studies *
200-Level Option
Course (choose one)
• Social Problems
• Sustainability
& Business
• Business Law
• Mathematics:
Algebra
Linear
OR any other Social
Science 200-Level
Option from 100-Level
disciplines you have
passed.
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International Business Studies P rofile
300-Level Option
Course (choose one)
• Topics in Religion
• Contemporary
Anthropology
• Applied Social
& Economic History
• Mathematics: Calculus II
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 1 – Term 2
Year 2 – Term 3
Year 2 – Term 4
Required Courses
Required Courses
Required Course
Required Course
• Calculus
• General
• Quantitative
OR any other Social
Science 300-Level
Option from 100-Level
disciplines you have
passed.
Physical Education
French
English
Physical Education
Humanities
English
100-Level Option
Course (choose one)
• Introduction
to Geography and the
Environment
• Introduction
to Politics
Physical Education
Humanities
English
† You may take one, two
or three Math courses in
your program: Calculus I
(100-Level), Linear
Algebra (200-Level),
Calculus II (300-Level).
* If you take two or three
Mathematics courses,
not including Statistics
for Social Science, you
do not take this course.
I
• Western Civilization
• Introduction to
Economics
• Introduction to Business
Psychology
• International Business
• Linear Algebra
• Research Methods
Methods
300-Level Option
Course (choose one
from a 100-Level
discipline previously
taken)
Humanities
English
French
Complementary
• Integrative
Seminar
Required 200-Level
Course (choose one)
• Microeconomics
• Economic Geography
300-Level Option
Course (choose one
from a 100-Level
discipline previously
taken)
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Complementary
300.FM
300.FK
Law, Society & Justice P rofile
North-South Studies P rofile
The Law, Society & Justice profile will be of interest to students who have academic and career
goals relating to the legal and forensic professions, as well as to journalism, civil service, and public
interest advocacy organizations. The profile offers a coordinated group of courses that examines
the relationship between law and society.
The North-South Studies profile is designed for students interested in exploring the living and
working conditions of the developing world. This profile is unique in that students can choose
to participate in a field trip to a developing country, usually in Central America. During the
trip, students live with a host family, attend conferences, and participate in community projects.
Graduates of North-South Studies pursue university studies in a variety of areas including
international development, education and business.
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 1 – Term 2
Year 2 – Term 3
Year 2 – Term 4
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 1 – Term 2
Year 2 – Term 3
Year 2 – Term 4
Required Courses
Required Courses
Required Courses
Required Courses
Required Courses
Required Courses
Required Courses
Required Course
• Western
• Introduction
• Canadian
• Integrative
• Western
Civilization
• Introduction to
Economics
• Introduction
• General
• Integrative
100-Level Option
Course
100-Level Option
Course
Preparing for
Field Trip or Option
300-Level Course
Physical Education
Humanities
French
English
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Complementary
200-Level Option
Course (choose one
from a 100-Level
discipline previously
taken)
Civilization
• General Psychology
• Individual & Society
Physical Education
Humanities
French
English
to
Economics
• Introduction to Politics
• Sociology of Law
• Research Methods
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Complementary
History
• Psychology and
the Law
• Quantitative Methods
• Canadian Democracy
100-Level Option
Course (choose one)
• Anthropology
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Classics
• Geography
• Mathematics (Calculus I)
• Philosophy
• Religion
French
English
Seminar
300-Level Option
Course (choose one
from a 100-Level or
200-Level discipline
previously taken)
400-Level Option
Course (choose one
from a discipline
in which you have
previously taken a
200‑Level or 300-Level
Course) *
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Complementary
* If you take two
Mathematics courses,
not including Statistics
for Social Science,
you do not take a
400-Level course.
to Politics
• Third World History
• Research Methods
Psychology
• Quantitative Methods
Option 200-Level
Course
French
English
Seminar
300-Level Option
Course (choose one
from a 100-Level
discipline previously
taken)
OR
• Field
Trip Experience in
a Developing Country
400-Level Option
Course (choose one
from a discipline
in which you have
previously taken a
200‑Level or 300-Level
Course)*
OR
• Statistics
for Social Science
Physical Education
Humanities
English
* If you take two or three
Mathematics courses,
not including Statistics
for Social Science, you
do not take a 400-Level
course.
Note: Mathematics
pre-requisites are
necessary for university
business studies.
S ocial S cience & B usiness T echnologies
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700.B2 P r e - U ni v e r s it y P r o g r am
300.FP
300.FT
The Psychology profile is structured to permit students to explore a
number of areas in psychology. It prepares students for universitylevel studies in psychology, as well as a variety of social science
fields. Students take four sequenced Psychology courses and are
required to take a Human Biology course. You may also opt to take
a Statistics for Social Science course that will help prepare you for
university studies.
The Travel & Tourism profile prepares students for university
studies in transportation, hospitality and tourism, as well as
geography, marketing and business. This profile aims to give
students a better understanding of the economic, social and
cultural impact of the contemporary travel and tourism industry.
Liberal Arts at Dawson College is a two-year pre-university Honours
Note: Mathematics pre-requisites are necessary for university business studies.
What will you learn?
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 2 – Term 3
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 2 – Term 3
Required Courses
Required Courses
Required Courses
Required Courses
disciplines. This broad survey of the history and intellectual and creative
• General
• Human
• Introduction
• Introduction
heritage of our civilization is designed to provide you with a strong
Psychology P rofile
Psychology
• Introduction to
Economics
100-Level Option Course
(choose one)
• Anthropology
• Business Administration
• Classics
• Geography
• Mathematics (Calculus I)
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Religion
Physical Education
Humanities
French
English
Year 1 – Term 2
Required Courses
• Western
Civilization
• Individual & Society
• Research Methods
Travel & Tourism P rofile
Biology
• Quantitative Methods
200-Level Option Course
(choose one from a 100-Level
discipline previously taken)
300-Level Option Course
(choose one)
• Human Sexual Behaviour
OR
• Applications
of Psychology
French
English
Complementary
Year 2 – Term 4
Required Course
• Integrative
Seminar
Required 400-Level Courses
(choose one) *
• Statistics for Social Science
OR
• Advanced
Studies
in Psychology
200-Level Option Course
(choose one)
• Developmental Psychology
200-Level Option Course
(choose one from a 100-Level
discipline previously taken)
OR
300-Level Option Course
(choose one from a 100-Level
discipline previously taken)
• Abnormal
Psychology
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Complementary
Physical Education
Humanities
English
* If you take two or three
Mathematics courses, not
including Statistics for Social
Science, you do not take a
400-Level course.
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to Geography
& the Environment
• General Psychology
• Introduction to
Economics
Physical Education
Humanities
French
English
Year 1 – Term 2
Required Courses
• Western
Civilization
• Tourism
• Research
Methods
Required 100-Level Course
(choose one)
• Anthropology
• Biology
• Classics
• Mathematics (Calculus I)
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Religion
• Sociology
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Complementary
to Business
• Applied Geography
• Quantitative Methods
Option 200-Level Course
(choose one from a 100-Level
discipline previously taken)
French
English
Complementary
Year 2 – Term 4
Required Courses
• Global
Marketing or
Mathematics *
• Advanced Studies
in Geography
• Integrative Seminar
Liberal Arts
program. The liberal arts are based on the belief that disciplined learning
is the road to freedom in one’s personal intellectual life and career.
The program emphasizes wide and critical reading, and the effective
expression of thought in writing and oral argument.
The curriculum is composed of required courses and seminars in Classics,
English, History, Humanities and Philosophy, as well as options in other
foundation of knowledge and skills appropriate to university studies.
Where will this program lead you?
Graduates of our Liberal Arts Program have pursued a wide
variety of university programs in Canada and abroad, including
the following areas of study:
• Arts
and Humanities
• Journalism
• Commerce
• Law
• Communications
• Management/Administration
What do you need to apply to this program?
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
200-Level Option Course
• Secondary
IV Science
Physical Education
Humanities
English
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
Note: Students in the Travel
and Tourism profile may take
one, two or three Mathematics
courses.
* If you take two Mathematics,
Calculus 1 and Linear Algebra,
you do not take the Option
200-Level Course or 320-401
* If you take two Mathematics,
Calculus 1 and Calculus 2, you
do not take 401-315 or 320-401
* If you take three Mathematics,
Calculus 1, Calculus 2 and Linear
Algebra, you do not take the
Option 200-Level Course or
401-315 or 320-401
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects may be admitted,
space permitting, but may be required to complete remedial courses.
Specific ministerial admission requirements *
• Sec
IV Mathematics - Cultural, Social & Technical option
563-404/414
* For students graduating before June 2010 or from an Adult Education Centre, the
pre-requisite is Mathematics 416.
Additional admission requirements:
• Average
grades should be minimum 80% in English, History
and Social Science courses in graduating year of high school.
All applicants must submit a letter of intent expressing their
academic interests.
The application deadline is March 1. This program
accepts applications only for the Fall semester.
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 1 – Term 2
Year 2 – Term 3
Year 2 – Term 4
• Introduction
• English:
• English:
• English:
Group 1 Option *
Group 2 Option *
Group 2 Option *
Group 3 Option *
Group 4 Option *
French
Physical Education
to College English
• Humanities:
Medieval Civilizations
Philosophy
• Greco-Roman Tradition
• Sacred Writings
• Research in Liberal Arts
Disciplines
• Ancient
Physical Education
Introduction to Poetry
• Modern Philosophy
• Post Classical History
• Renaissance to Baroque Art
• Principles of Mathematics
& Logic
Group 1 Option *
French
Physical Education
Themes in Drama
• Humanities: Moral Knowledge
• Modern History:
19th & 20th Centuries
• Science: History & Methodology
The Novel
• Humanities: Moral Issues in Law
• Integrative Seminar
for Liberal Arts
Group 2 Options
• Calculus I or Calculus I enriched
• Calculus II OR Calculus II enriched
• Human Biology
• Introduction to Geography
• General Psychology
• Introduction to Anthropology
• Introduction to Economics
• Introduction to Politics
• Individual and Society
• Introduction to Business
• Appreciating Music
• Cave to Renaissance Art
• Cinema and Culture
• Concept and Craft in Theatre
• Culture through the Ages
• Culture without Borders
• Digital Art
• Drawing Techniques
• Explorations in Cinema and
Communications
• Exploring Creativity
• Guitar I
• Introduction to Arts and Culture
• Introduction to Interactive Media
• Introduction to Singing
• Introduction to Studio Arts
• Journalism: Writing News Stories
• Literary Movements
• Philosophy and Culture
• Religion and Art
• Scripting for Media
• Sight and Sound
• Spanish for Heritage Speakers
• The Networked World
• World Literature
• Spanish I
• Advanced Spanish V
• Italian I
• Italian Mother Tongue I
• German I
• Hebrew I
• Chinese I
• Greek I
OR General Chemistry OR
Quantitative Method
• Economic Geography
• Topics in Geography
• Tourism
• Dynamic Human Environments
• Natural Environment
• Canadian History
• U.S. History
• Quebec History
• 20th Century History
• Third World History
• Social and Economic History
• Analysis of History
• The Medieval World
• Greek Civilization
• Roman Culture and Society
• Aegean Civilizations
• Egyptian Legacy
• Ancient World
• Topics in Philosophy
• Developmental Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Psychology and the Law
• Topics in Psychology
• Analysis of Psychology
• Religions of the East
• Religion and Literature
• Topics in Religion
• Human Evolution
• Development of Civilization
• Peoples of the World
• Topics in Anthropology
• Microeconomics
• Economic Development
• Money and Banking
• Canadian Economic Policy
• Quebec Economy
• Economics of World Issues
• Economic Analysis
• Comparing Countries
• U.S. Politics and Government
• Analysis in Political Science
• Social Problems
• The Family
• Education
• Sociology of Law
• Analysis in Sociology
• Basics of Marketing
• International Business
• Business Law
• International Law
• Cross-Cultural Management
• Topics in Business
• Analysis of Classics
• Sustainability in Business
• A Way with Words
• Acting Workshop
• Cinema and Media History
• Cinema Styles
• Computer Communications of Arts
and Culture
• Computer Music and Sound Art
• Contemporary Art
• Emergent Media
• Focus on Culture
• Guitar II
• Introduction to Painting
• Jazz Culture
• Journalism: Writing Feature Articles
• Literary Currents
• Literature and Creative Practice
• Multimedia Techniques
• Plays and Playwrights
• Poetry and Prosody
• Renaissance to Modern Art
• Sculpture: Creativity and Processes
• Systems, Modelling and Creative
Computation
• The Art of Game Design
• Video Basics
• Vocal Expression
• Why Art Matters
• Religion and Popular Culture
• Spanish II
• Italian II
• Italian Mother Tongue II
• German II
• Hebrew II
• Chinese II
• Greek II
However, students who take a 75‑hour course (e.g., Mathematics),
are limited to five Option courses, and do not take a Group 4 Option.
Usually, students start taking option courses in the second or third term
of the program. However, students who wish to continue Mathematics
(Calculus I) may elect to do so in the first term, in which case they
should alert the Academic Advising office of their intention before
registration begins.
Students may take no more than four courses in any one discipline.
The following is the list of options. Please note that not all courses are offered every semester.
Group 1 Options
The Option courses are offered by other pre-university programs
and represent a large variety of disciplines related to the Liberal Arts
required courses. These are organized into four groups. Students have
six Option courses to choose: two courses from Group 1, two courses
from Group 2, and one course each from Groups 3 and 4.
Group 3 Options
• General Biology I
• Linear Algebra
• Linear Algebra enriched
• Chemistry of Solutions
• Mechanics
• Applied Geography
• Environmental Issues
• Geography of International Relations
• The Business of Geography
• Applications of Geography
• Applied Canadian History
• Applied U.S. History
• Applied Quebec History
• Applied 20th Century History
• Applied Third World History
• Applied Social
& Economic History
• Applications of History
• Myths in Classical Society
• Conflict in the Ancient World
• Ancient World Archaeology
• Ancient Trade and Commerce
• Applications of Classics
• Problems in Philosophy
• Interaction and Communication
• Human Sexual Behaviour
• Cognitive Development
• Psychology in Business
• Applications of Psychology
• Religious Cults and Sects
• Life, Death and Beyond
• Eastern Religions & the Arts
• Exploring Religions
• Race and Racism
• Contemporary Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Culture, Exchange
& Globalization
• Perspectives in Anthropology
• Indigenous America
• Macroeconomics
• Current Economic Issues
• International Economics
• Applied Economics
• Canadian Democracy
• Global Politics
• Applications of Political Science
• Culture and Media (Sociology)
• Sexuality and Society
• Race and Ethnic Relations
• Global Sociology
• Applied Sociology
• Applications of Sociology
• Global Marketing
• Managing International Organizations
• Business Applications
• Alternative Cinema
• Animation
• Animation Atelier
• Communication Theory
• Communications Design and Practice
• Computer Graphics and Web Design
• Creative Writing
• Decoding Visual Art
• Documentary Approaches
• Drawing and Ideas
• Film Theory
• Game Making
• Graphic Novels and Artists’ Books
• Interactive Media Workshop
• Introduction to Internet Art
and Culture
• Introduction to Linguistics
• Introduction to Printmaking
• Literary Theory and Criticism
• Lost in Translation
• Media Development and Production
• Performance Workshop
• Photography: Themes and Evolution
• Popular Music Culture
• Sculpture and Ideas
• Special Topics in Literature
• Technoculture and Interactive Media
• The Interactive Experience
• The Novel
• Vocal Interpretation
• Writing Lab
• Ethics of Journalism
• Spanish III
• Italian III
• German III
Group 4 Options
• Statistics for Social Science
• Advanced Studies in Geography
• Advanced Studies in History
• Advanced Studies in Classics
• Advanced Studies in Philosophy
• Advanced Studies in Psychology
• Advanced Studies in Religion
• Advanced Studies in Anthropology
• Advanced Studies in Economics
• Advanced Studies in Politics
• Advanced Studies in Sociology
• Advanced Studies in Business
• Advanced Environmental Studies
• Canadian Art in Context
• Cinema and Communications:
Selected Topics
• Collage and Mixed Media
• Comprehensive Guitar Techniques
• Creative Writing Workshop
• Cults and Culture
• Dance: Style and Form
• Drawing/Painting Studio Projects
• Interactive Arts: Local to Global
• Italian V
• Journalism and the Web
• Literature and Borders
• Media & Society
• Media Lab
• Multi-Culturalism through the
Looking Glass
• Photo Art
• Regards sur le Québec d’aujourd’hui
• Sculpture Studio Projects
• Spanish V
• Tangible Media
• The Art of Physical Computing
• Vocal Performance
• Spanish IV
• Italian IV
• German IV
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388.A0 C a r ee r / T echnica l P r o g r am
Social Service
Social Service is a three-year program designed to prepare students for a career in human services, or for further studies
in social work at the university level. You will be trained to work with individuals of all ages and with families, groups, and
communities experiencing social problems. These problems, linked to living conditions and social inequality, often involve
poverty, unemployment, family and spousal violence, adjustment difficulties, loss of autonomy, isolation, suicide and
substance abuse. Social service workers help these individuals, families and communities to meet their needs adequately,
to defend their rights and to promote social change.
What will you learn?
What do you need to apply to this program?
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 2 – Term 4
• To
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• Introduction
• Fieldwork
understand how the problems in society affect
individuals and communities
• To
develop awareness of yourself and your impact
on others
• To
develop values that are part of the social
service profession
• To
carry out psychosocial interventions with
individuals and families
• To
help form a helping relationship
• To
conduct an effective interview and to
facilitate groups
• To
work with communities on social issues
and problems
Where will this program lead you?
• To
work in agencies maintained by the Ministère de la
Santé et des services sociaux, such as health and social
services (CSSS), residential care and long-term facilities,
rehabilitation and senior centres, youth protection
agencies and some hospitals
• To
work for the Ministère de l’Emploi et de la solidarité
and for various school boards
• To
work with community organizations such as youth
centres, community centres, shelters, senior centres,
self-help groups, advocacy groups and popular
education groups
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects
may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
Additional admission requirements:
• An
interview is required (including reading
comprehension and writing tests.)
What else should you know?
Throughout your three years of study, you will participate
in training internships that will allow you to apply your
knowledge and skills in the field.
to the
Social Service Practice
• Resources for Human Needs
• Communication Skills in
Social Service Practice
• Addressing Social Problems I
• Social Welfare & Legislation
• Human Development
Physical Education
English
Complementary
Physical Education
Humanities
French
English
Year 1 – Term 2
Year 3 – Term 5
• Fieldwork
• Fieldwork
I
• Groupwork I
• Addressing Social Problems II
• Abnormal Psychology
• Introduction to Intervention
Physical Education
Humanities
French
English
IV
Intervention
• Intervention
with Mandated Clienteles
• Practice Models
• Crisis
Year 3 – Term 6
• Fieldwork
V
• Developing
• Community
The application deadline is March 1. This program
accepts applications only for the Fall semester.
Year 2 – Term 3
• Fieldwork
II
• Groupwork
II
• Understanding
Families I
with Individuals
• Health, Illness & Aging: Topics in
Understanding Intervention I
• Intervention
Humanities
English
Complementary
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III
Service Research
• Multicultural Montreal
• Understanding Families II
• Addiction, Disability
& Homelessness: Topics in
Understanding Intervention II
• Social
For more information about these programs visit dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Services & Resources
Intervention
391.A0 C a r ee r / T echnica l P r o g r am
Community Recreation
and Leadership Training
Community Recreation and Leadership Training is a three-year program which will prepare you to work in the field
of leisure and recreation. It focuses on teamwork, outdoor and environmental education, communication techniques,
promotion and fundraising, group dynamics and program planning skills. The program offers a balanced approach
to theory and practice, and you will be given the opportunity to field test your leadership skills in internships with
organizations and institutions across Quebec.
What will you learn?
What do you need to apply to this program?
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 2 – Term 4
• To
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• Leisure
• Fieldwork
• Recreation
• Organization
analyze the leisure needs of a particular group
and develop an intervention plan
• To
plan and implement a program, and oversee
its budget
• To
evaluate the success of a program
• To
lead small and large groups
• To
organize events
• To
speak publicly
Where will this program lead you?
• To
work with federal, provincial and municipal
recreation agencies
• To
work for institutions, boards of education, athletic
associations and facilities
• To
work in treatment centres, community centres,
homes for the aged and special needs clients, as well
as special event organizations
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects
may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
Additional admission requirements:
• An
interview is required for all applicants.
What else should you know?
By the time you complete the program, you will have
accumulated over 550 hours of work experience.
The application deadline is March 1. This program
accepts applications only for the Fall semester.
Behaviour
& Society
• Recreation Leadership I
• Environmental Issues
in Outdoor Recreation
• Health & Safety
• Introduction to Leisure
• Techniques of Communication
for the Recreation Professional
Physical Education
English
Year 1 – Term 2
• Fieldwork
I
• Creativity
• Group
Leadership: Theory
& Practice I
• Clientele: Consumer Needs
• Business Administration
in Recreation
Physical Education
French
English
Complementary
II
& Management
of Recreation Programs
• Program Design I
• Winter Outdoor Experience
• Principles of Fundraising
Humanities
French
English
Year 3 – Term 5
• Program
Design II
Management
• Supervision of Human Resources
• Entrepreneurship
• Plan/Design & Maintenance
of Recreational Facilities
• Public Relations
• Project
Humanities
Complementary
Year 3 – Term 6
• Internship
• Integrative
Seminar
Year 2 – Term 3
• Research
Methods for Recreation
of Recreation Services
• Leadership of Recreation Activities
• Environmental Leadership Experience
• Group Leadership: Theory
& Practice II
• Workplace Management
• Promotion
Physical Education
Humanities
English
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410.B0 C a r ee r / T echnica l P r o g r am
Accounting & Management Technology
The Accounting & Management Technology program is one of two Business Administration programs at Dawson.
This three-year career program places particular emphasis on applied business methods to develop and foster
critical thinking, analysis and problem solving skills, as well as using computer applications to process and analyze
financial and business information.
What will you learn?
Where will this program lead you?
• To
In accounting, graduates provide technical support
for accounting tasks including the implementation of
accounting systems, internal controls, budget planning,
estimates of manufacturing costs, measurement of
liabilities, as well as taxation.
develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
to select, analyze and interpret information
• Fundamental
accounting principles and practices
• In-depth
perspective of quantitative analysis enabling
you to develop, organize and strengthen the skills
needed for effective financial analysis
• Management
skills to broaden your understanding of
business in addition to working effectively in a business
environment
• Relevant
computer skills to make use of business
application software to perform various tasks
What’s new? The Work-Study Option
Students in the Accounting & Management Technology
program have the opportunity to complete their program
in six terms or choose the Work-Study profile which
allows them to have two paid work sessions. The Business
Administration programs at Dawson have privileged
relationships with large federal and provincial government
agencies, small and medium-sized enterprises as well as
with large multinational corporations.
In finance, graduates provide technical support in capital
funds, treasury, financial analysis, and the evaluation of
investments and their return.
In management, graduates perform tasks related to the
human, financial and material resources of a company.
Their responsibilities may involve the management of
supplies, sales and projects, international commercial
transactions, and supervision of employees, to name a few.
Many students choose to go on to university for further study.
What will you need to apply to this program?
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
The Work-Study profile offers several advantages to
students including:
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
• Acquisition
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
of extensive, relevant and practical
business experiences
• Application
of the acquired knowledge and skills in a
real business setting
• Identification
of professional strengths
• Acquisition
of important skills such as communications,
team work, cooperation, and interpersonal skills
essential to today's work environment
• Financial
incentives given that the Work-Study
program offers students the opportunity to earn an
income during their studies
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Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects may
be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
Specific ministerial admission requirements *
• Sec
IV Mathematics – Technical & Scientific option or
Science option 564-406/426 or 565-406/426 or
Sec V Cultural, Social & Technical option 563-504
* For students graduating before June 2010 or from an Adult Education Centre,
the pre-requisite is Mathematics 436
The application deadline is March 1. This program
accepts applications only for the Fall semester.
For more information about these programs visit dawsoncollege.qc.ca
This program is currently in revision.
Check the website at:
dawsoncollege.qc.ca/accounting-and-managment-technology for
updates to the course list.
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 3 – Term 5
• Introduction
• Accounting
• Business
• Human
to Economics
Communications
• Introduction to Business
• Introduction to Computers
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Year 1 – Term 2
• International
Business
to Marketing
• Business Law
• Principles of Financial Accounting
• Introduction
Physical Education
Humanities
French
English
Year 2 – Term 3
Statistics
• Career Management
• e-Commerce
• Accounting I
• Finance I
• Business Computer Applications
III
Resource Management
& Supervision
• Management & Cost Accounting
• Financial Planning
• Computerized Accounting II
• Business Analysis
Humanities
Complementary
Year 3 – Term 6
• Negotiations
• Management
• Operations
& Inventory Management
• Investments
• Computerized
Project
• Stage
WORK STUDY OPTION
• Business
English
Complementary
Year 2 – Term 4
• Computerized
Accounting I
Year 3 – Term 5
• Accounting
III
Resource Management
& Supervision
• Management & Cost Accounting
• Financial Planning
• Computerized Accounting II
• Business Analysis
• Human
Humanities
Complementary
• Entrepreneurship
Year 3 – Term 6 (Fall Term)
• Taxation
• Accounting
• Finance
II
II
Physical Education
French
English
• Negotiations
• Management
• Operations
& Inventory Management
• Investments
• Computerized
• Stage
Project
410.D0 C a r ee r / T echnica l P r o g r am
Business Management (Marketing)
Business Management (Marketing) at Dawson College is one of two Business Administration programs. This threeyear program prepares students for a career in marketing. With the rapid development of the Internet and the
trend toward globalization, two of the program’s primary focuses are on e-Marketing and International Business to
give you the tools and knowledge to work in an evolving global marketplace.
What will you learn?
Where will this program lead you?
• Various
Business Management (Marketing) graduates assume
numerous responsibilities related to the activities of planning
and executing, and the conception, pricing, promotion
and distribution of products. They can be responsible for
supervising a sales team and/or managing a business.
Typically, they work for retailers, wholesalers or establishments
specializing in the sale of products and services.
marketing research methods to gain
better understanding of the customers’ needs and
their competitive environment
• Consumer
behaviour
• The
marketing mix (product, price, promotion
and distribution)
• Management
skills
• Communication
• Global
skills
management knowledge and skills
• Quantitative
skills to establish budgets, measure
performance and assess the impact of planned
marketing efforts
• Computer
skills
What’s new? The Work-Study Option
Students in the Business Management (Marketing)
program have the opportunity to complete their program
in six terms or choose the Work-Study profile which
allows them to have two paid work sessions. The Business
Administration programs at Dawson have privileged
relationships with large federal and provincial governmental
agencies, small and medium-sized enterprises as well as
with large multinational corporations.
The Work-Study profile offers several advantages to
students including:
• Acquisition
of extensive, relevant and practical
business experiences
• Application
the of acquired knowledge and skills in a
real business setting
• Identification
of professional strengths
• Acquisition
of important skills such as communications,
team work, cooperation, and interpersonal skills
essential to today's work environment
Many students choose to go on to university for further study.
What will you need to apply to this program?
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
This program is currently in revision.
Check the website at:
dawsoncollege.qc.ca/business-management-marketing
for updates to the course list.
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 3 – Term 5
• Introduction
• Observation
• Business
• Advertising
to Economics
Communications
• Introduction to Business
• Introduction to Computers
Physical Education
Humanities
English
• International
Business
• Introduction to Marketing
• Business Law
• Principles of Financial Accounting
Physical Education
Humanities
French
English
Year 2 – Term 3
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects
may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
• Business
• Sec
IV Mathematics - Cultural, Social & Technical option
563-404/414
* For students graduating before June 2010 or from an Adult Education Centre,
the pre-requisite is Mathematics 436
The application deadline is March 1. This program
accepts applications only for the Fall semester.
• Human
Resource Management
& Supervision
• Sales Management
• e-Marketing
Humanities
Complementary
Year 1 – Term 2
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Specific ministerial admission requirements *
Retail Stage
Statistics
• Career Management
• Marketing Research
• Finance I
• Business Computer Applications
English
Complementary
Year 3 – Term 6
• Marketing
Strategy
• Operations
& Inventory Management
• Negotiations
• Management
• Stage
WORK STUDY OPTION
Year 3 – Term 5
• Observation
Retail Stage
• Advertising
• Human
Resource Management
& Supervision
• Sales Management
• e-Marketing
Humanities
Complementary
Year 2 – Term 4
• International
Year 3 – Term 6 (Fall Term)
• Services
• Marketing
Marketing
Marketing
• Retail Marketing
• Integrated Marketing Communication
• Consumer Behaviour
Physical Education
French
English
Strategy
• Operations
& Inventory Management
• Negotiations
• Management
• Stage
• Financial
incentives given that the Work-Study
program offers students the opportunity to earn an
income during their studies
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420.A0 C a r ee r / T echnica l P r o g r am
Computer Science Technology
The Computer Science Technology program is a three-year career program that will prepare you to work as an
entry-level programmer-analyst in small, medium or large enterprises involved in e-business. Course content is
constantly being reviewed, in consultation with industry, to ensure that graduates are able to respond to changing
market demands. The program encompasses two areas of programming: personal/small systems and networks.
Network programming will familiarize you with Internet and web-oriented client/server concepts and practices.
What will you learn?
• To
use state-of-the-art software development
techniques
• To
use programming languages such as Java, C#, PHP
and Javascript
• To
employ database management systems such as
Oracle, MySQL and SQL Server
• To
develop native applications for desktop systems
and mobile devices
• To
develop web applications for desktop systems
and mobile devices
• To
develop server side applications
Graduates are employed in financial, banking, transportation,
manufacturing, insurance, health care, government and
education. Every company relies on computer software and
so every company is a potential employer for our graduates.
Where will this program lead you?
What do you need to apply to this program?
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 2 – Term 4
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• Logic
• Software
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Complementary
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Year 1 – Term 2
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects
may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
• Software
Specific ministerial admission requirements *
• Sec
V Mathematics - Technical & Scientific option or
Science option 564-506 or 565-506
* For students graduating before June 2010 or from an Adult Education Centre,
the pre-requisite is Mathematics 526
• To
work as a web designer and programmer
What else should you know?
• To
work as an electronic data interchange programmer
• To
work as a mobile device programmer
• To
work as a database programmer
• To
work as a quality assurance specialist
• To
work as a software support specialist
While the Computer Science Technology program will
prepare you to enter the work force immediately after
graduation, many students pursue studies at university
in various Computer Science options. Some Mathematics
pre-requisites may be required.
• To
a rewarding career
Depending on the university you choose, you may be
granted up to nine credits in a degree program upon
completion of Dawson’s Computer Science Technology
program.
An exciting new website has been developed to answer all
your questions about an education and career in computer
science. Visit whycomputerscience.com.
Application deadline is March 1. This program
accepts applications only for the Fall session.
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of Programming
• Computer Fundamentals
• Computer Hardware & Software
For more information about these programs visit dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Development I: Java I
Systems I: Linux
• Internet Application
Development I: HTML & CSS
• Math I: Linear Algebra
• Operating
Development IV: .Net
with C# II
• Internet Application Development II:
Javascript & CSS
• Database II: Oracle II
• Administration
Physical Education
French
Humanities
Year 3 – Term 5
Physical Education
French
English
Development Project: Java III
Software Development:
Android
• Internet Application
Development III: PHP
• Data Communications
& Networking
Year 2 – Term 3
English
Complementary
• Software
Development II: .Net
with C# I
• Software Development III: Java II
• Database I: Oracle I
• Math II: Statistics
Humanities
English
• Software
• Mobile
Year 3 – Term 6
• Internet
Application Project:
Java Server Side
• Operating Systems II:
Windows Server
• Psychology: Human Relations
• Internship in Industry
Dawson Viewbook
Creative
& Applied Arts
500.A1 P r e - U ni v e r s it y P r o g r am
Arts, Literature
and Communication
The new Arts, Literature and Communication (ALC) program, previously called Creative Arts,
Literature and Languages (CALL), gives students a balanced education that will prepare them
for university studies in the creative arts. Students in the ALC program can choose among
many disciplines and course subject areas or focus on one discipline by taking multiple courses.
The varied curriculum fosters intellectual curiosity, creativity and the spirit of self-reflection.
Students in any profile of this program except Languages may pursue a "minor" in the
subject areas of Music, Theatre or Journalism. In Music and Theatre, a minor consists of a
combination of any four courses in that discipline. In Journalism, the four courses that make
up the minor are Journalism: Writing News Stories, Journalism: Writing Feature Articles,
Journalism and the Web, and Ethics of Journalism.
Where will this program lead you?
This program prepares you for further education in arts-related fields, including art history, cultural
studies, drama, education, humanities, journalism, languages, the liberal arts, literature, linguistics,
translation, the visual arts, cinema or communications.
500.G1
Arts & Culture P rofile
The Arts and Culture profile of the Arts, Literature and Communication program (ALC) is an ideal profile for
students who want to explore a variety of fields within the creative arts in that it takes an interdisciplinary
approach that offers a broad spectrum of courses in the Arts, Literature and Communication program and also
draws on courses in other disciplines.
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 1 – Term 2
Year 2 – Term 3
Year 2 – Term 4
• Introduction
• Renaissance
• Philosophy:
• Integrating
to
Arts and Culture
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 1
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 2
Physical Education
Humanities
French
English
to Modern
Art OR Religion and
Popular Culture OR
A Way with Words
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 3
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 4
Physical Education
French
English
Complementary
Humanities
English
Complementary
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
• or
academic background judged equivalent to the DES
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects may be admitted, space permitting,
but may be required to complete remedial courses.
Specific Program Requirements for the Languages Profile:
• All
candidates must be eligible to take French Level 101 in order to meet the ministerial
requirements for the course given in French in Term 4. Placement testing may be required.
The application deadline is March 1 for the Fall semester and November 1
for the Winter semester.
Please note that two profiles – Literature and Interactive Media Arts – in the Arts, Literature and
Communication program accept applications only for the Fall semester.
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 5
Option Course 1 (see
Option Course List A-F)
What do you need to apply to this program?
• Secondary
Thinking
for Ourselves OR Music
History
• The Novel OR
Interactive Media
Workshop OR
Film Theory OR
Communication Theory
OR Introduction
to Printmaking OR
Introduction to Internet
Art and Culture
Activity
Writing
Workshop OR The Art
of Physical Computing
OR Media Lab OR
Drawing/Painting
Studio Projects OR
Sculpture Studio
Projects
• Creative
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 6
Option Course 2 (see
Option Course List A-F)
Physical Education
Humanities
English
In terms 3 and 4, students must choose one course from each of two different disciplines.
500.G2
Literature P rofile
The study of literature emphasizes the diversity of both the many voices that create stories and the forms, genres
and styles they use to tell those stories. Students study drama, fiction, novels, film, essays, and literary criticism
and poetics; a wide array of optional courses allow students to enrich and diversify their literary studies through
courses in film, popular culture, theatrical and musical performance, the visual arts and other creative arts.
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 1 – Term 2
Year 2 – Term 3
Year 2 – Term 4
• Literary
• Poetry
• Literary
Theory
and Criticism
• The Novel
• Integrating
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 5
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 6
Option Course 1 (see
Option Course List A-F)
Option Course 2 (see
Option Couse List A-F)
Humanities
English
Complementary
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Movements
and Prosody
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 1
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 3
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 2
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 4
English
Humanities
Physical Education
French
Physical Education
English
French
Complementary
Activity
Writing
Workshop
• Creative
Students must choose courses outside their profile from ALC Choice Course List 1 and Option Course List B.
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For more information about these programs visit dawsoncollege.qc.ca
500.G3
500.G4
The Languages profile in the Arts, Literature and Communication (ALC) program provides students with a wellrounded and balanced education in the domain of the arts, languages and literature, with special focus on the
study of languages. The profile prepares students for university studies in areas such as languages, literature,
translation, linguistics, education, public relations, communications and political science.
The Cinema-Communications profile prepares students for university studies in media, journalism, cinema and
animation, as well as in the arts and humanities in general. The profile offers a media-centred education with
students engaging in learning activities that provide insight into human and mediated communication. In taking
on a variety of course-based projects, students express their own insights both intellectually and creatively.
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 1 – Term 2
Year 2 – Term 3
Year 2 – Term 4
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 1 – Term 2
Year 2 – Term 3
Year 2 – Term 4
• Culture
• A
Way with Words
1B
• Language 2B
• Lost
• Integrating
• Cinema
• Writing
• Integrating
• Intro
• Language
• Film
• Media
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 3
(see Choice Course
Lists)
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 2
(see Choice Course
Lists)
Activity
1D
• Questions d’identité
(given in French)
• Explorations
• Language
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 1
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 3
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 2
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 4
Physical Education
French
English
Complementary
Humanities
English
Complementary
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 6
(see Choice Course
Lists)
English
Humanities
Physical Education
French
Physical Education
English
French
Complementary
Languages P rofile
through
the Ages
• Language 1A
(placement test may
be required)
• Language 2A
(placement test may
be required)
English
Humanities
Physical Education
French
Cinema-Communications P rofile
in Translation
to Linguistics
• Language 1C
Physical Education
Humanities
English
The above list applies only to students who enter the Profile with no background in any of the target
languages. There are different combination of language courses depending on the student’s entry level.
Students must complete six language courses, one of which must be to level 4 of either Italian, German
or Spanish. Students cannot take more than two level 1 courses in any language. Admission into the
Languages profile requires a French 101 prerequisite.
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
LANGUAGE 1A
LANGUAGE 1b
LANGUAGE 1c
LANGUAGE 1d
• Spanish
• Spanish
• Spanish
• Spanish
1
• Italian
2
1
• Italian Mother Tongue 1
• German 1
• Italian
LANGUAGE 2A
LANGUAGE 2B
• Spanish
• Spanish
• Italian
1
1
2
• Italian Mother Tongue 2
• German 2
• Italian
• German
• German
• Greek
1
• Chinese
• Hebrew
• Greek
(Mandarin) 1
3
• German 3
4
4
• German 4
• Spanish 5
• Italian
2
• Italian Mother Tongue 2
1
1
• Italian
3
2
• Italian Mother Tongue 1
• Hebrew
and
Media History
Lab
Theory OR
Communication Theory
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 5
Option Course 1 (see
Option Course List A-F)
Humanities
English
Complementary
Activity
Lab
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 6
Option Course 2 (see
Option Course List A-F)
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Students in this profile must choose courses outside their profile from ALC Choice Course List 2 and
Option Course List B.
500.G5
Studio Arts P rofile
Language List
Term 1
in Cinema
and Communications
2
2
2
• Spanish
5
• Chinese (Mandarin) 2
Important Information
Students starting in the Winter term will be “out of synch” for the duration of their studies and may
not have as broad a choice of courses as students who begin the profile in the Fall term.
The profile combines a broad visual arts education and a basic cultural component. The students will use
research methods suited to the study of the visual arts. To create, they will employ forms and means of
expression and competently organize the elements of visual language within the context of studio production.
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 1 – Term 2
Year 2 – Term 3
Year 2 – Term 4
• Introduction
• Renaissance
• Sculpture
and Ideas
• Introduction to
Printmaking OR
Introduction to Internet
Art and Culture
• Integrating
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 5
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 6
Option Course 1 (see
Option Course List A-F)
Option Course 2 (see
Option Course List A-F)
Humanities
English
Complementary
Physical Education
Humanities
English
to Studio Arts
to Modern Art
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 1
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 3
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 2
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 4
Physical Education
Humanities
French
English
Physical Education
French
English
Complementary
Activity
/ Painting
Studio Projects OR
Sculpture Studio
Projects
• Drawing
Students in this profile must choose courses outside their profile from ALC Choice Course List 2 and
Option Course List B.
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ALC Choice Course List
500.G6
Interactive Media Arts P rofile
The Interactive Media Arts profile prepares students for entry into the increasing number of interactionrelated programs of university study, as well as for more general programs such as Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, and
Communication Studies. The profile unifies its approach to a diversity of interactive media through an emphasis
on creative thinking, systems (or holistic) thinking, and an active learning philosophy.
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 1 – Term 2
Year 2 – Term 3
Year 2 – Term 4
• Introduction
• Systems,
• The
• Integrating
to
Interactive Media
Modeling and
Creative Computation
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 1
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 3
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 2
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 4
English
Humanities
Physical Education
French
Physical Education
English
French
Complementary
Interactive
Experience
• Interactive Media
Workshop
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 5
Option Course 1 (see
Option Course List A-F)
Humanities
English
Complementary
Term
List
1
1
Activity
• The Art of Physical
Computing
2
• Drawing Techniques
• Introduction to Singing
• Scripting for Media
• Exploring Creativity
• Journalism: Writing News
• Sight and Sound
• Appreciating Music
• Culture without Borders
• Religion and Art
• Cave to Renaissance Art
• Digital Art
• The Networked World
• Cinema and Culture
• Philosophy and Culture
• World Literature
• Contemporary Art
• Introduction to Painting
• The Art of Game Design
• Cinema Styles
• Jazz Culture
• Why Art Matters
• Emergent Media
• Literary Currents
• Focus on Culture
• Plays and Playwrights
• Acting Workshop
• Guitar 2
• Multimedia Techniques
• Computer Communication
• Journalism: Writing
• Sculpture: Creativity
• Guitar 1
Stories
• Concept and Craft
Choose one from ALC
Choice Course List 6
in Theatre
Option Course 2 (see
Option Course List A-F)
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Courses
3
2
4
Students in this profile must choose courses outside their profile from ALC Choice Course List 2 and
Option Course List B.
3
5
4
6
of Arts and Culture
• Computer Music and
Sound Art
Feature Articles
• Literature and Creative
Practice
and Processes
• Video Basics
• Vocal Expression
• Animation Atelier
• Creative Writing
• Game Making
• Communications Design
• Decoding Visual Art
• Media Development
and Practice
• Computer Graphics and
Web Design
• Drawing and Ideas
• Canadian Art in Context
• Cults and Culture
• Cinema and Communica-
• Interactive Arts: Local
tions: Selected Topics
• Media and Society
to Global
• Literature and Borders
and Production
• Performance Workshop
• Multiculturalism Through
the Looking Glass
• Regards sur le Québec
d’aujourd’hui
Option Course List
Students choose a total of two courses from this list; they cannot choose two from the same list.
Language courses are subject to placement in language level.
• Alternative Cinema
A
• Animation
• Documentary Approaches
• Ethics of Journalism
B
• Graphic Novels and
Artists’ Books
• Photography: Themes and
Evolution
• Special Topics in Literature
• Collage and Mixed Media
• Journalism and the Web
• Dance: Style and Form
• Photo Art
• Comprehensive Guitar
• Technoculture and
Interactive Media
• Popular Music Culture
• Vocal Interpretation
• Tangible Media: Making
Things Interactive
• Vocal Performance
Techniques
The courses in the Choice Course List and Option Course List at right is the full list. It is important to
note that not all courses are offered every semester and that not all are applicable to every profile.
Students must select courses specific to their profile, which are listed in greater detail on the Dawson
College website and in individual profile brochures.
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Option Course Lists C, D, E and F are lists that consist of various levels of language courses in
Chinese (Mandarin), German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian and Spanish.
510.A1 P r e - U ni v e r s it y P r o g r am
Visual Arts
Visual Arts (formerly called Fine Arts) is a two-year pre-university program that prepares students for further studies
in the arts. It focuses on painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, computer art, and the history of art and aesthetics.
Emphasis is placed on the cultural and historical context of creation, and the communicative significance of images,
symbols and visual metaphors. Through training and studio assignments, you will gain an understanding of the formal
structure of art-making in two and three dimensions, as well as concepts which reflect current technologies. Through
diverse study methodologies and studio practices, the Visual Arts graduate acquires a discriminating ability for visual
expression and creative processes, culminating in the production of a portfolio of original artwork.
What will you learn?
What do you need to apply to this program?
• To
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
use technical processes and procedures to create
a piece of art
• To
produce two- and three-dimensional works of art
• To
use the computer to produce artwork
• To
interpret works of art in relation to their original
context
• To
recognize works of art made by Quebec artists from
different eras
Where will this program lead you?
Graduates typically pursue university studies in the arts
or education (for example, art history, art education, early
childhood education, museology, etc.).
Studio work – the production of paintings, drawings, prints,
sculpture and multimedia work – is the ultimate goal of many
Visual Arts graduates. Other possibilities include careers in
art restoration/conservation, advertising, communications,
photography, cinema, television and theatre. Some graduates
freelance as illustrators or designers.
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 2 – Term 3
• Art
History I
• Drawing I
• Colour and Painting I
• Sculpture I
• New Media
• Printmaking
Physical Education
French
English
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Complementary
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
Year 1 – Term 2
• Secondary
IV History
• Art
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects
may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
Additional admission requirements:
• Portfolio
review: Eligible applicants will be interviewed
and required to present a portfolio of at least 20 recent
original works. This portfolio can include drawings,
paintings or prints as well as slides or photographs of
sculpture or ceramics. Some work should be in colour
and at least half should be from direct observation (still
lifes, landscapes, figure studies or portraits). Submission
of a sketchbook is also desirable. You should not submit
your portfolio with your application, but you must bring
it with you when invited for an interview.
History II
II
• Painting II
• Sculpture II
• Photography
• Drawing
Physical Education
Humanities
French
English
I
III
• Painting III
• Sculpture III
• New Media and Video
• Drawing
Year 2 – Term 4
• Printmaking
II
IV
• Painting IV
• Sculpture IV
• Art Now
• Integrating Studio Practices
• Drawing
Humanities
English
Complementary
The application deadline is March 1. This program
accepts applications only for the Fall semester.
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Professional Theatre
The newly revised three-year Professional Theatre program is designed to train students to work as professional
actors. The program offers training in a wide range of acting techniques, and allows students to apply acquired
skills in classroom workshops, as well as in studio and theatre productions in Dawson’s new theatre.
What will you learn?
What do you need to apply to this program?
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 2 – Term 4
• Movement
• Movement
• To
analyze a script
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• To
explore your creativity and imagination
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
• To
speak effectively, dance and carry out combat
sequences
• To
understand the cultural and sociological context
of roles
• To
create believable characters on stage and before
the camera
Where will this program lead you?
To work with professional theatre companies and/or in
radio, television and film
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects
may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
Additional admission requirements:
• Audition
(one Shakespearean monologue, one
monologue from any contemporary play and a short,
unaccompanied song)
The application deadline is March 1. This program
accepts applications only for the Fall session.
for Actors I
• Improvisation I
• Voice and Speech I
• Acting I (Character)
• Acting I (Analysis)
• Text I
• History and Literature I
French
English
Complementary
• Movement
for Actors II
• Improvisation II
• Voice and Speech II
• Acting II (Character)
• Acting II (Analysis)
• Text II
• History and Literature II
Physical Education
French
English
• Movement
for Actors III
III
• Voice and Speech III
• Acting III
• Make-up, Rehearsal
and Performance I
• Text III
• History and Literature III
• Improvisation
Humanities
English
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Physical Education
Humanities
English
Year 1 – Term 2
Year 2 – Term 3
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for Actors IV
IV
• Voice and Speech IV
• Acting IV
• Make-up, Rehearsal
and Performance II
• Text IV
• History and Literature IV
• Improvisation
Year 3 – Term 5
• Movement
for Actors V
V
• Voice and Speech V
• Acting V – Rehearsal
• Acting Before the Camera I
• Rehearsal and Performance I
• History and Literature V
• Singing I
• Career Management
• Improvisation
Complementary
Physical Education
Year 3 – Term 6
• Movement
for Actors VI
and Speech VI
• Acting VI - Rehearsal
• Acting Before the Camera II
• Rehearsal and Performance II
• History and Literature VI
• Singing II
• Voice
Humanities
574.A0 C a r ee r / T echnica l P r o g r am
Illustration
The Illustration program is a three-year technical program that prepares students to work as professional illustrators
in various areas of the industry such as advertising, magazine and book editorials, publishing, animation, video
games, concept art, multimedia, packaging, manufacturing, film, theatre sets, engineering, architecture, fashion and
textiles. Dawson is the only anglophone college in Quebec to offer the Illustration specialization.
Illustrators are visual artists who work in the communications
sector, either for a company or as freelancers. They are often
entrepreneurs who start their own businesses, who may hire
or partner with other illustrators and collaborators.
• Printing
What will you learn?
• Tattoo
• You
will build a strong base in drawing for various
illustration applications
• You
will be able to generate and use innovative ideas
• You
will explore different types of visual
communication design
• You
will be exposed to both traditional and digital
illustration tools and techniques and are current with
software applications
companies
• Stationery
and greeting cards
• Apparel,
patterns, prints and textiles,
homewares and decor
boutiques
Or, an illustrator may decide to be self-employed and
operate on a contract basis with a specialized or diverse
range of clients.
What do you need to apply to this program?
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 2 – Term 4
• Introduction
• Illustrative
to Illustration Practice
• Illustrative Drawing I
• Design Concepts for Illustration I
• Technical Illustration I
• Illustration Techniques I
• Introduction to Digital Illustration
• Drawing Fundamentals
English
Physical Education
Complementary
Year 1 – Term 2
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Drawing II
Concepts for Illustration II
• Technical Illustration II
• Illustration Techniques II
• Photography for Illustration
• 3D Illustration I
• Drawing Principles and Practices
Applicants with a DES missing any of the above subjects
may be admitted, space permitting, but will be required to
complete remedial courses.
English
French
Physical Education
Where will this program lead you?
Additional admission requirements:
Year 2 – Term 3
As an illustrator, you may find work in areas of the industry
such as:
An in-person assessment is required for all applicants to the
Program. This is usually scheduled for the end of March or
early April. Applicants must:
• You
will become aware of the different pipelines
serviced by illustrators
• You
will become familiar with the needs of managing
a small illustration business and the importance of
networking
• You
will understand the need to keep abreast of
illustration and industry trends
• Advertising
studios or agencies
• Animation
studios
• Publishers
of comics, magazines, periodicals, books,
software
• Art
departments of retail stores, insurance companies
• Architectural
• Medical
and engineering firms
or scientific illustration
• Manufacturing:
• Toy
technical manuals
• Present
a portfolio of visual artworks, complete a
timed drawing exercise, submit a letter of intent
For more information, contact:
[email protected]
The application deadline is March 1. This program
accepts applications only for the Fall semester.
• Illustrative
• Design
Drawing III
• Design Concepts for Illustration III
• Technical Illustration III
• Illustration Techniques III
• 3D Illustration II
• Visual Storytelling
and Sequential Art I1
• Illustration - Trends and Movements
Drawing IV
Concepts for Illustration IV
• Technical Illustration IV
• New Directions in Illustration:
Alternative Techniques
• 3D Illustration III
• Visual Storytelling
and Sequential Art II
• Design
English
French
Humanities
Complementary
Year 3 – Term 5
• Illustrative
Drawing V
Concepts for Illustration V
• Technical Illustration V
• Illustration Techniques V
• Visual Storytelling
and Sequential Art III
• 3D Illustration IV
• Specialized Illustration
• Motion Graphics
• Illustration and Media
• Design
Humanities
• Illustrative
Year 3 – Term 6
• Illustrative
Drawing VI
for Portfolio
• Projects for Industry
• Production and Presentation
• Professional Practice
• Projects
English
Physical Education
Humanities
companies
• Motion
• Game
picture, television studios, video
design production
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Interior Design
Interior Design is a three-year career program that prepares students to work as professional interior designers.
Graduates may work for interior design firms or related businesses of the building trade. They may also establish
their own businesses.
What will you learn?
• To
understand and apply design fundamentals
• To
plan two-dimensional space
• To
develop three-dimensional designs
• To
produce technical drawings (by hand and
on AutoCAD)
• To
select and apply colour, light, materials,
and electrical and mechanical elements
• To
apply relevant laws, codes, standards
and regulations
Where will this program lead you?
• To
work in interior design offices, architectural
firms, the field of interior design contract sales or as
a freelance/self-employed interior designer.
• Jobs
typically relate to the design of offices, stores,
restaurants, schools, hotels and recreational facilities,
and residential design.
• Some
graduates choose to go on to university for
further study.
What do you need to apply to this program?
• Diploma
of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
Additional admission requirements:
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 2 – Term 4
• Letter
• Drawing
• Interior
• Include
2 copies of the letter of intent - one with the
application and one inserted into the portfolio.
Provide the following information:
• What
made you decide to become an interior designer?
• Identify
program(s) of study or individual courses you
have taken which indicate your relevant creative and/or
technical skills.
• What
aptitudes and abilities do you have that make
you a good candidate for this program?
• What
do you see yourself doing after completing
the program?
Portfolio - Deadline March 1
Portfolio must be in paper format. NO DIGITAL FILES will
be accepted. The portfolio will NOT be returned.
Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of their work
consisting of 10 reproductions on 8.5" X 11" paper format.
Sketches and drawing in pencil and/or ink as well as
coloured works should demonstrate your unique strengths.
You may also include photography, sculpture, collage and
graphics. The portfolio will be evaluated on its creativity,
quality and variety.
NO INTERVIEWS are conducted for Interior Design.
The application deadline is March 1. This program
accepts applications only for the Fall semester.
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects
may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
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from Observation
• Visual Language 2D
• Visual Language 3D
• Materials I
• History of Art & Aesthetics I
• Interior Design I
• Technical Drawing
Design IV (Office)
Documents II
• Presentation Techniques III
• Building Systems,
Environmental Design
• Construction
Physical Education
English
Physical Education
Humanities
French
English
Year 1 – Term 2
Year 3 – Term 5
• History
• 3D
of Art & Aesthetics II
II
• Interior Design II (Residential)
• Presentation Techniques I
• CAD I
• Colour & Lighting I
• Materials
Physical Education
French
English
Year 2 – Term 3
• Interior
Design III (Small Commercial)
• Construction Documents I
• Presentation Techniques II
• CAD II
• Colour & Lighting II
• Design Theory:
19th Century to Present
Humanities
English
Studies
Design & Construction
• Interior Design V (Large Commercial)
• Construction Documents III
• Human Factors: Code, Accessibility,
Ergonomics
• Furniture
Humanities
Complementary
Year 3 – Term 6
• Interior
Design VI (Final Project)
Documents IV
• Professional Practice: Theory
• Professional Practice: Experience
• Construction
Complementary
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Professional Photography
Professional Photography is a three-year career program that trains students to work as photographers. It offers a
balance of theory and practice, as well as intensive training in areas such as advertising illustration, editorial photography,
photojournalism, portraiture, fashion photography, photo lab technology and electronic imaging.
What will you learn?
• To
use professional digital cameras and accessories
• To
use natural and artificial lighting in the studio and
on location
• Photographic
techniques and strategies for specific
photo specialties
Additional admission requirements:
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 2 – Term 4
• Applicants
• Image
• Photo
should assemble a portfolio of 20
photographs as a Google Picasa Web Album and
“share” it online with the chair of the Professional
Photography Department by using photochairdawson@
gmail.com in the Picasa web album “share” dialogue
box.
• To
manage, manipulate and archive digital imagery
• Portfolios
• To
set up, manage and promote a photography business
• Portfolio
• To
create and design a variety of marketing pieces such
as portfolios, websites and books
• To
develop creativity strategies
Where will this program lead you?
You will be qualified to work for advertising studios or
agencies, public relations agencies, portrait studios,
editorial offices of magazines and publishers, photo labs or
for yourself as a freelance photographer. Some graduates
choose to go on to university for further study.
What do you need to apply to this program?
must be shared by April 1st.
image must be jpeg files with the longest
dimension of the image measuring 1600 pixels in length.
• Picasa
and instructions on using Picasa to create and
share Web Albums are available at http://picasa.
google.ca
• A
letter of intent in the form of an email should be
submitted at the same time as the portfolio. Send it
to [email protected]. The letter of intent
should briefly describe the applicant’s level of skill,
experience and ambitions concerning a career as a
Professional Photographer. Please note: applicants
should have a basic familiarity with digital cameras and
computers.
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
The application deadline is March 1. This program
accepts applications only for the Fall session.
& Ideas
• Photo Studio I
• Camera Works I
• Digital Lab I
• Photo Technologies
• Photo Occupation
Studio IV
Lab IV
• Photo Location II
• Concepts in Commercial Photography
• Professional Practices I
• Digital
Physical Education
English
Humanities
French
English
Year 1 – Term 2
Year 3 – Term 5
• Imaging
• Photo
Themes
• Imaging & the Creative Process
• Photo Studio II
• Camera Works II
• Digital Lab II
Studio V
Lab V
• Photojournalism
• Photo Production I
• Production Printing I
• Promotion Design I
• Digital
Physical Education
French
English
Humanities
Complementary
Year 2 – Term 3
Year 3 – Term 6
• Dynamics
• Business
of Advertising Photography
• Photo Studio III
• Digital Lab III
• Photo Location I
• Commercial Photographic Styles
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Practices
Studio VI
• Digital Lab VI
• Promotion Design II
• Professional Practices II
• Photo Production II
• Production Printing II
• Photo
Complementary
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects
may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
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Graphic Design
Graphic Design is a three-year career program that trains students to work as graphic designers. It introduces
you to major movements in art and design, teaches you to communicate effectively using graphics, illustration,
photography and typography, and builds problem-solving and project management skills.
What will you learn?
• To
produce publications
• To
produce advertising
• To
produce multimedia projects
• To
develop technical production skills
• To
handle multimedia software
Where will this program lead you?
You will be qualified to work in graphic design studios,
advertising agencies, multimedia studios, publishing
houses, printing companies, art departments in large
corporations, government agencies or for yourself as a
freelance graphic designer. Some students choose to go
on to university for further study.
Additional admission requirements:
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 2 – Term 4
• Portfolio
• Art
• Semiotics
of assigned pieces of work and a sketchbook
that demonstrates that you draw regularly. The
assignments will be judged on quality, originality and
motivation. Previous visual arts background should
include work in various media (pastels, coloured
pencils, collage, printmaking, sculpture, photography,
ceramics, for example).
A handout regarding portfolio requirements is available
by e-mail or mail. Contact (514) 931-8731 ext. 3200 or
[email protected] to order one.
The application deadline is March 1. This program
only accepts applications for the Fall session.
What do you need to apply to this program?
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
and Design History
• Basic Drawing
• Typography I
• Introduction to
Page Layout Software
• Colour and Communication
• Basic Design I
• Introduction to Vector
Graphics Software
Physical Education
English
Complementary
Year 1 – Term 2
• Life
and Still Life Drawing
for Graphic Design
• Typography II
• Typographic Grid Systems
• 3D Foundations
• Basic Design II
• Digital Imaging I
• Photography
Physical Education
French
English
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects
may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
• Illustration
V Art highly desirable
Techniques
• Pictogram and Icon Design
• Photographic Lighting for
Graphic Design
• Digital Imaging II
• Typographic Explorations
• Visual Communication I
• Print and Web Production Processes
Physical Education
Humanities
English
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Humanities
French
English
Year 3 – Term 5
• Professional
Graphic Design
Practice I
• E-Book Design
• Explorations in Video Production
• Information Design
• Packaging Design
• Web Design II
• Motion Graphics II
• 2D and 3D Technical Production
for Print
Complementary
Year 3 – Term 6
Year 2 – Term 3
• Secondary
and Visual Communication
in Printed Illustration
• Motion Graphics I
• Logotype Design
• Visual Communication II
• Advertising Design
• Web Design I
• Explorations
• Interactive
Design and
Motion Graphics
• Publication Design
• Branding Design
• Social and Cultural Promotional
Design
• Production Constraints
• Professional Graphic Design
Practice II
Humanities
570.C0 C a r ee r / T echnica l P r o g r am
Industrial Design
Industrial Design is a three-year career program that trains students to work as professional industrial designers/
technicians or to pursue further studies in design at university. The program concentrates on design development,
ideation, sketching, 3D modelling and rendering techniques, presentation and communication skills, ergonomics,
aesthetics and technical documentation.
What will you learn?
What do you need to apply to this program?
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 3 – Term 4
• Design
• Design
• To
identify project constraints
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• To
collect and analyze relevant data and information
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• To
participate in concept and product development
• Secondary
V Second Language
• To
produce technical drawings
• Secondary
IV Science
• To
build models
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
Where will this program lead you?
• To
work in consumer product design consultancies,
aviation/transportation industries, toys and sporting
equipment, model-making and prototyping, lighting
exhibitions and displays, and packaging design
manufacturing companies.
• To
pursue further studies in related fields such as
undergraduate studies in industrial design, architecture
or engineering, and computer modeling and animation.
Studio I
• Materials and Manufacturing I
• Presentation Layout I
• 3D Computer Modeling I
• Product Design Aesthetics
• Prototyping I
English
Humanities
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects may
be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
Specific ministerial admission requirements *
• Sec
IV Mathematics – Cultural, Social & Technical
option 563-404/414
• Sec
IV Science 555-404/444 OR 557-406/416
* For students graduating before June 2010 or from an Adult Education Centre,
the pre-requisites are Mathematics 436 and Physics 534
• Design
Studio II
• Materials & Manufacturing II
• Presentation Layout II
• 3D Computer Modeling II
• Manufacturing Fieldtrips
• Prototyping II
English
French
Humanities
Year 2 – Term 3
• Portfolio
• Design
of Intent
• Drawing
exercise
The application deadline is March 1. This program
accepts applications only for the Fall session.
English
French
Year 1 – Term 2
Additional admission requirements:
• Letter
Studio IV
Studio IV Support
• Presentation Layout IV
• 3D Computer Modeling IV
• Product Ergonomics
• Prototyping IV
• Product Design Semantics
• Design
Studio III
• Design Studio III Support
• Presentation Layout III
• 3D Computer Modeling III
• Materials, Processes
& Sustainable Design
• Prototyping III
English
Physical Education
Complementary
Year 3 – Term 5
• Design
Studio V
Technologies
• Art and Aesthetics
in Product Design
• Product Usage & Demographics
• Product Optimization
• Product Costing
• Manufacturing
Humanities
Physical Education
Year 3 – Term 6
• Design
Studio VI
Portfolio
• Presentation Layout V
• 3D Computer Modeling V
• Prototyping V
• Professional
Physical Education
Complementary
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3D Animation & Computer Generated Imagery
3D Animation & Computer Generated Imagery is a three-year DEC program offered at Dawson since Fall 2008. It is
the only program of its kind in an English-language CEGEP in Quebec. This innovative course of study will teach
you to apply academic, technical and general education skills to enter the workforce as a 3D computer graphic artist
as part of a production team in the animation industry.
What will you learn?
• To
analyze the characteristics and requirements
of a project
• To
produce a prototype or layout of the animation
• To
model characters, props and the environment
• To
apply textures and colors to the models
• To
add lighting to the scene; animate the characters
and incorporate other graphic elements to render the
final versions of scenes and characters
• To
produce digital visual effects and compositing,
and work with motion capture data
Where will this program lead you?
The 3D Animation and Computer Generated Imagery
program is designed to facilitate entry into a career as a
3D computer graphic artist in the 3D animation industry.
Upon graduation, graduates may choose to work as part of
a production team as one of the following specialists:
• Modeller:
translating concept art into 3D models of
creatures, humans, and other physical objects,
like vehicles, furniture, trees, buildings, using 3D
application software.
What do you need to apply to this program?
Year 1 – Term 1
Year 2 – Term 4
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
• Perspective
• Storytelling
• Secondary
V Language of Instruction
• Secondary
V Second Language
• Secondary
IV Science
• Secondary
IV Mathematics
• Secondary
IV History
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects
may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
Additional admission requirements:
• Portfolio
• Letter
drawing test
The application deadline is March 1. This program
only accepts applications for the Fall session.
• Animator:
applying movement to human and animal
models infusing them with subtle gestures and
personalities. Animators can also animate other objects
such as vehicles and spacecraft.
• Texture
Artist: putting the final touches on gray scale
models. Texture artists design the visible surfaces
that cover the architecture, environments, creatures
and objects.
• Lighting
and Visual Effects Specialist: creating the
ambiance in an animated film. These specialists are
called upon to create the effects of light and shade
that make sets look real. Special effects animators
produce special effects, such as tornadoes, or asteroids,
simulating the actions of air, fire, water and wind.
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of Intent
• Entrance
For more information about these programs visit dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Drawing Techniques
• Drawing Anatomy & Expression
• History of Visual & Graphic Arts
• Introduction to Preproduction
• Principles of Animation I
• Introduction to 3D Animation
Physical Education
English
Complementary
Techniques
in Animated Films
• Expression & 3D Movement
• Storyboard
• Character Modelling
• Character Rigging
• Lights, Camera & Rendering II
Humanities
French
English
Year 1 – Term 2
• Sculpting
Human Anatomy
• History of Film Production Techniques
• Principles of Animation II
• 3D Animation Techniques
• Digital Video & Photography
• Sketching Techniques
for Animation
• Digital Colours & Textures
Physical Education
French
English
Year 3 – Term 5
• Acting
for Animation
Effects
• Non-linear Sound & Video Editing
• Preproduction
• Production Pipeline
• Character Animation I
• Visual
Humanities
Year 3 – Term 6
• Controlling
of Visual Effects
Project
• Character Animation II
• Career Development
• Character
Complementary
Year 2 – Term 3
3D Movement
Design
• Matte Painting
• Virtual Worlds
• Modelling Props
• Lights, Camera & Rendering I
Physical Education
Humanities
English
• Postproduction
• Production
Special Areas of Study
Some students choose to direct their studies toward specific disciplines or themes.
Dawson offers the following five choices:
Reflections
Peace Studies
This grouping of courses provides a small-group approach to
concentrated study of the great works of Western Civilization.
It offers challenging seminars in English, Humanities, and
History. The courses are designed to provide students with
general knowledge and skills appropriate to most university
arts and social science programs.
Peace Studies is an interdisciplinary, engaged, valuesbased field of study that integrates theory and practice.
The Peace Studies Certificate invites students to reflect
critically and creatively on the complex roots of violence,
nonviolence, and peace, their consequences, and their
roles in our world. The Peace Studies Certificate aims to
prepare students to work for justice and to build peace in
any context, whether in their personal or professional lives,
their communities, in society, or on a global scale.
New School
New School is an alternative way of doing English and
Humanities courses. Our courses are open to anyone in any
program and they are equivalent to regular English and
Humanities credits. We meet once a week for 3-4 hours,
usually in the early evenings. New School has been around
since 1973 and we take a Critical Humanistic approach to
learning: an approach based on the principles of Critical
Pedagogy and Humanistic Education.
We believe that people learn best when they have a say in
what and how they will learn. In smaller learning groups, we
give students a greater role in shaping the content of their
courses and designing how they will study their subjects.
In facilitating larger group discussions among themselves,
our students are encouraged to relate their studies to their
personal and social lives and constantly link the personal to
the political.
Women’s/Gender Studies
This course of study addresses the social, psychological,
spiritual, economic and political realities of women’s lives
throughout history and in many cultures. Courses are
offered in disciplines as diverse as English, Psychology,
Humanities, History and Art History, among others. The
courses are designed to provide students with general
knowledge and skills appropriate to most university arts
programs.
Jewish Studies
This course of study aims to familiarize students with the
contributions of the Jewish people to the world’s religions,
thought, philosophy, languages, literature, and political
theory. The courses highlight both universal and unique
elements of the Jewish experience, and are designed to
provide students with the knowledge and skills appropriate
to a variety of university programs.
Hellenic Studies
This is an interdisciplinary grouping of courses designed
to help students develop an understanding of Greek
language, traditions and history, which are at the root
of Western civilization. Students take specially selected
courses and participate in the varied activities of the
Hellenic Studies Centre. Those who complete the
prescribed number of these courses are awarded the
Hellenic Studies Certificate upon graduation
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Graduation
Depending on enrollment, Dawson graduates
between 2,500 and 3,000 students each year.
The annual Convocation ceremony is held in
June to honour the graduates of the previous
Summer, Fall and Winter terms. Graduates,
family and friends are invited to gather at
Place des Arts to celebrate the success of the
graduating class in the presence of Dawson
faculty, administration and governing bodies,
and special guests.
Along with the presentation of diplomas and
awards, the evening includes a Convocation
address by a distinguished guest speaker.
They have included Father Emmett “Pops”
John, founder of Dans la Rue, human rights
activist Stephen Lewis, Olympic women’s
hockey coach Danièle Sauvageau, former
University of British Columbia President Prof.
Stephen Toope, and motivational breakdancer
Luca “Lazylegz” Patuelli.
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Helping
You Succeed
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose Dawson?
We offer a wide range of programs, covering just about every field you
might be interested in as a career or for further study
at university. We have interesting courses, great student life,
a spectacular library and other facilities, like labs, gyms, fitness and combat rooms with the latest in technology and equipment.
We’re centrally located downtown. In bad weather, you can step right out
of the Métro at Atwater and into the building without ever having to go
outside. But when the weather is nice, you will want to take advantage of
a fantastic green campus. Dawson College is designated a CÉGEP-Vert
meaning that our environmental policies meet stringent green criteria for
recycling and environmental initiatives.
We have great teachers, dedicated staff, and thousands of graduates
who have gone on to great careers, or to university, and then on to great
careers.
Can I visit the school?
How do I get to Dawson College?
Yes, it’s the best way to really get a feel for the place.
Here are a few options:
Dawson College is centrally located in downtown Montreal.
We have entrances at 3040 Sherbrooke West and 4001
de Maisonneuve West, between Wood and Atwater.
Open House is held on the third or fourth Sunday in October. Consult the
website at dawsoncollege.qc.ca for the precise date. You can visit the
building, try out the facilities, look at the displays, talk to teachers and
current students, participate in activities, and ask Advising and Admissions
staff about tips for choosing the best program for you.
If you miss Open House, we lead College Tours throughout November.
Ask the guidance counsellor at your high school to arrange a tour or call
514 931-8731, ext. 1275.
If that’s not possible, you can visit on your own or with your family by
checking in with Admissions (2D.6) or the Communications Office (4A.1). If
someone is available to lead a mini-tour, we will be happy to do it. It’s best
to call ahead though. Remember that you can only drop in on days when
the College is open and you cannot skip school to come to visit.
Early in February, Dawson holds a Mini Open House for students
considering applying to CEGEP by the March 1 deadline. Consult the
website for the exact date and visit the school to speak with teachers,
advisers and current students.
Public Events at Dawson College: You can come to Dawson to watch sports
events, to visit the art gallery, to attend guest lectures, or to participate in
special activities organized for the general public. Or you can catch a play in
the theatre on campus.
All events at Dawson are listed in the Events Calendar accessible from the
Dawson homepage dawsoncollege.qc.ca.
The Atwater Métro station on the Green Line is directly connected to
Dawson. In the ticket hall, you will see the entrance to Dawson.
There are several bus lines that serve the Atwater Métro station. For a full
list, go to stm.info.
We don’t recommend taking a car because parking can be a real challenge, but if you must, Dawson is easily accessible via the Ville Marie
Expressway (Aut. 720) at the Atwater exit, or by
one of the two major arteries that bound the College building, de Maisonneuve Blvd. and Sherbrooke Street.
What is student life like at Dawson?
Dawson College offers individuals and groups a wide range of services,
programs and activities, from academic support to recreation. Check the
website at dawsoncollege.qc.ca for information about athletics and
recreation, student services
and student affairs, student government (DSU), and different kinds of
activities.
What kind of help is available to me
at Dawson should I need it?
Dawson College can help you if you encounter specific problems in your
academic or personal life, or just provide you with information to make your
time with us less stressful. See the section called “Services for Students”
in this viewbook to read about all our services or check the website at
dawsoncollege.qc.ca.
What programs does Dawson offer?
The CEGEP system offers full-time students two options: three-year
technical programs, also called career programs, and two-year preuniversity programs. At Dawson, we offer technical programs that prepare
you for an exciting career or open the door to further studies at the
university level, which in some programs is made easier through special
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agreements with certain universities.
can I complete them during the
summer?
Dawson’s pre-university programs prepare you for university
studies in any discipline that can then lead to a rich and fulfilling career in any
field. All our programs are described in this viewbook and you should go to
the website at dawsoncollege.qc.ca for more information.
Yes you can, but you need to remember that:
We also offer credit courses through Continuing Education and non-credit
courses through the Centre for Training and Development. Consult the
website for more information about these courses.
The summer session is short and intensive, and some courses may not be
offered during that session, or you may not find space available in a given
course.
How can I prepare for my future after
Dawson while I am still a student?
Successful students prepare in advance for what comes next in their
lives. At Dawson, we have several resources to help you plan for a future
at university or in the workplace. Students interested in learning more
about career planning should visit Counselling & Career Development in
2D.2. For educational planning, students may take an appointment with
academic advisers in 2D.4 and for students who would like to consult
college, trade school and university directories and calendars, they should
visit the Career Resource Centre in 2D.7.
If you are applying to a competitive program, there is a risk that the program will be filled before the summer session is over. Priority is given to
applicants who have completed or are in the process of completing all the
pre-requisites by the time they submit their application.
When is the deadline to submit an
application for a DEC program?
The deadline to submit an application for a DEC program is March 1 for
the Fall session, and November 1 for the Winter session. Please ensure
that your application is submitted by the deadline. Applications received
before or by the deadline are given first priority for admissions to programs, provided they meet all the admission requirements.
Some programs do not accept applications for the Winter
term. Consult this viewbook or the website to make sure you don’t miss
the deadline.
I am not from Quebec – what
should I know before I can apply to
Dawson College?
Consult the website at dawsoncollege.qc.ca, search Admissions to find
the information you need, or call 514 933-1234.
The Student Employment Centre assists students in finding employment,
either for part-time work on or off-campus, but also for permanent positions for graduates in the career/technical sectors. The Centre is located
in 2E.7.
If I don’t have all the pre-requisites
for the program I am interested in,
how do I get them?
Specific pre-requisites of Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Physical Science can be taken at a CEGEP, Continuing Education, in high school, or at
adult education centres. Please note that students cannot use the courses
taken at a CEGEP to complete their Diploma of Secondary Studies.
A more detailed FAQ can
be found online at:
dawsoncollege.qc.ca/academic-advising/faq
If you are currently in high school, please contact your guidance counsellor
as soon as possible to be able to complete the pre‑requisites of the
program of your choice.
If I don’t have all the pre-requisite
courses for the program I selected,
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Services for Students
Dawson College has a long history, having granted some 80,000 diplomas (DECs) since it started offering
college education in Quebec. In that time, we have developed important tools and professional services
for students to help you succeed.
Academic Advising
Campus Life and Leadership
Dawson’s academic advisers answer all kinds of questions every day. Questions like, will I find CEGEP difficult? Do I need Math for CEGEP? If I am in
a technical program, can I still go to
university? What do I need to register for next semester?
Can I take university pre-requisites while I am doing a technical program?
How do I get into business studies at university?
The staff of Campus Life and Leadership provides advice and support to
students, and designs activities that enrich academic and extracurricular
life at Dawson College. The philosophy of Campus Life and Leadership is
to focus on student development beyond the classroom through activities
that offer educational, recreational and leadership opportunities.
Academic advisers offer an important service to students, whether
you are applying to CEGEP for the first time or wondering where your
college choices will take you. Advisers provide information to students on
academic matters and assist with educational planning. Potential students
have the opportunity to see advisers at high school visits, application
workshops, the College Open House or at drop-in times.
There are three ways to meet with an adviser:
• Individual
• For
appointments
quick questions, there are drop-in hours on most days
• Advising
workshops
Academic Advising also arranges for universities to visit Dawson each
semester to help students with their university planning. Universities from
Quebec, the Maritimes, Ontario, British Columbia, the United States, and
even Europe come to the College every year.
Making effective use of the Advising service is the key to success in
college. For more information or to speak to an adviser, please call 514
931-8731, ext. 1176.
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Getting information about what you
need to know at Dawson College
Inside Dawson College, there are bulletin boards all around
the school, electronic screens throughout the building with continuous
information about class cancellations, deadlines and activities.
Among the activities coordinated by Campus Life and Leadership are
student leadership, awareness and educational opportunities, campus
entertainment, academic and computer support, student exhibitions and
special events.
The information booth at the top of the escalator on the second floor has
qualified staff to help you. An info sheet called the Daily Bulletin can be
viewed online by accessing the My Dawson portal. It lists events in and
around the College, and important deadlines for course change, course
drop, attendance verification, awards and scholarships, and other useful
information.
Student Government
The Dawson website is available around the clock to give you information
of all kinds. The Plant is the newspaper that publishes during the school
year. Currently being restructured, it will also be available online. The
student radio station CIXS broadcasts daily in common areas.
The Dawson Student Union (DSU) represents all students at
the College, with elected members working on your behalf. The student
union has representation on various governing bodies and councils to give
students a voice in the College’s policy-making.
The DSU provides services to students, such as peer tutoring, and funds
campus activities from the student activity fee, such as clubs, associations,
committees, special events, the student newspaper and campus radio
station.
Students are encouraged to drop by the DSU offices at the top of the
escalator on the second floor to learn more about their student union.
Counselling and Career Development
The psychologists and counsellors who staff the service are available
to help you with social, academic and career development, such as
adjustment to college life, managing stress, and resolving conflicts. They
can also provide support for students with family or personal problems.
Another important tool at your disposal is the Career Resource Centre,
where you can consult college, trade school and university directories and
calendars. You can also get information about summer travel/study, work
and volunteer projects in Canada and abroad.
Academic Skills Centre
Library
Everybody needs a little help with their studies sometimes, especially
navigating the transition from high school to college. The Academic Skills
Centre can assist you in improving learning, reading and writing skills.
The Dawson Library is impressive for many reasons. First of all, when the
building was home to the Sisters of the Congrégation-de-Notre-Dame
teaching order, it was a chapel, so it is not surprising to see the high
vaulted ceilings, the crucifix light fixtures, stained glass and organ pipes.
Today, the 100+ year-old chapel is wired for sound and multimedia library
technology, and offers students a wide range of materials in the form of
traditional books and magazines, as well as electronic media.
You can meet with Academic Skills Centre staff on an individual basis, or in
small groups for workshops to help you identify your needs or so they can
suggest ways to improve your academic performance. Students can also
take computer-aided instruction in the Centre’s study room. The Academic
Skills Centre is located on the second floor of the Library in 6D.2.
If French is your first language, and you think you might need some additional help adjusting to English-language instruction, turn to page 64 for
more information.
Peer Tutoring
At some point in your studies, you may feel you need extra help with a
particular subject or course. Dawson’s peer tutoring program can pair you
with a tutor to help you succeed in a wide range of subjects. Applications
are available through the Academic Skills Centre.
The Mentor Program
Sometimes you just need a place to go, to ask a question or just to sit
down and talk with someone who will listen. Dawson’s mentor program
aims to provide such a place by pairing up new students with a teacher or
staff member who has volunteered to help them through the transitional
first semester.
The Main Desk, a large reading room, carrels equipped with multimedia
equipment, as well as most of the specialized collections, are on the first
level. The Reference Desk, book stacks, reference collection, periodicals
(paper and microfilm), computers, photocopiers, microfilm readers and
printers, as well as reading and study areas, are on the second level. There
are also several areas for group study and a newspaper reading room
located on the upper level.
Dawson On-Line Library System (DOLLS) is the library’s
Web-based catalogue, accessible via the Internet at dolls.
dawsoncollege.qc.ca. It provides access to the library’s collection as well
as to its database subscriptions, the Internet, and other resources available
via the Web.
Ombuds Services
services and note-takers.
Student Health Services
A part-time nurse staffs a drop-in centre you can visit if you are not
feeling well or if you have any health questions or concerns you want to
discuss. The nurse is available for consultation on health counselling and
education programs for individuals or groups. Referral to other agencies
or appropriate medical specialists can be arranged.
Locker/Lock Rentals
Small, large and portfolio lockers are available to students at a nominal fee
with the rental of locks. It is recommended to
apply for lockers early as there are many more students than there are
lockers. It is best if you double up with a friend.
Housing
Dawson College has no on-campus residences, but Campus Life and
Leadership does provide some assistance to students seeking housing.
Ombuds Services provide an independent and confidential service to ensure
that every member of the Dawson College community receives fair and
equal treatment within the College system. Qualified Ombuds staff hear
student concerns and are in
a position to investigate complaints, facilitate or negotiate a resolution,
advise students and teachers on College policies, and assist students in
meeting their obligations and ensuring that their rights are respected,
especially through the appeal process of a decision on any academic or
disciplinary matter.
Student AccessAbility Centre
Students who require specialized services and are registered for either
full- or part-time studies are eligible for assistance. Services for hearing,
visual or motor/coordination impairment, documented learning disability
or chronic medical condition are available. Students who have temporary
disabilities resulting from accidents or illness may also use the service.
Students who require specialized services should inform the College
before registration so that the necessary resources are made available to
them, such as pre‑registration, access to specialized equipment, exam
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Améliorez vos connaissances
Les étudiants de niveau collégial qui éprouvent des difficultés dans leurs cours ont souvent besoin
d’aide supplémentaire, surtout lors de la transition du secondaire au cégep. Le rôle du Centre d’aide
pédagogique à Dawson est d’aider les étudiants à améliorer leurs connaissances et accroître leurs
capacités à lire et à écrire l’anglais.
Nous travaillons avec les étudiants pour identifier leurs besoins et
pouvons suggérer plusieurs façons d’améliorer leurs performances.
De plus, les étudiants peuvent utiliser notre salle d’étude et des
ordinateurs.
Nos services réguliers incluent :
Les heures du drop in : Les étudiants qui ont des questions
qui n’exigent que de brèves réponses ou de petits conseils peuvent
rencontrer un professionnel sans rendez-vous entre 11h00 et 15h00.
Les rendez-vous individuels : Les étudiants peuvent fixer un rendez-vous
avec un professionnel du centre pour discuter et travailler sur leurs projets.
Les tuteurs en anglais : Des sessions individuelles peuvent être prises tout au
long de la journée avec des professionnels qui sont engagés spécifiquement
pour aider les étudiants à organiser leurs devoirs et à atteindre un niveau
passable d’écriture et de rédaction.
Le tutorat par les pairs en anglais : Les étudiants qui souhaitent améliorer
leurs habiletés à parler, lire et écrire l’anglais sont jumelés avec un étudiant
inscrit dans le cours d’anglais BXE, un cours qui les prépare à faire du tutorat.
L’étudiant aidé s’engage à participer chaque semaine à une rencontre
individuelle d’une heure.
Les ateliers d’anglais : Des ateliers en petits groupes sont offerts
régulièrement aux étudiants pour les aider à améliorer leurs capacités de
parler anglais.
Les groupes Speak/Read/Write : Des petits groupes informels se
réunissent régulièrement pour aider les étudiants d’anglais langue
seconde à améliorer leurs compétences en anglais.
La préparation pour l’examen ministériel d’anglais : Les étudiants qui
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se préparent pour l’examen ministériel d’anglais sont invités à participer à
une série d’ateliers qui sont offerts dans le mois précédant l’examen.
Stratégies d’étude : Des ateliers en groupe ou sur une base individuelle sont
offerts aux étudiants pendant la session. Quelques thèmes abordés sont la
gestion du temps, la prise de notes, des techniques d’apprentissage et la
préparation aux examens.
Le tutorat par les pairs : Des tuteurs qualifiés fournissent de l’aide aux
étudiants inscrits dans des cours spécifiques tels que les mathématiques,
les sciences, les sciences humaines, les langues, et plusieurs cours
spécialisés comprenant l’administration des affaires, l’informatique, la
technologie
de l’électronique et les soins infirmiers.
Le tutorat par les pairs est offert sur une base individuelle.
De l’instruction en groupe est possible pour certaines matières.
Pour en savoir davantage sur nos
services, veuillez contacter le Centre d’aide
pédagogique au 514 931-8731,
poste 1488, ou par courriel au :
asc @ dawsoncollege.qc.ca ou consultez
le site web du Centre au : dawsoncollege.
qc.ca/our-services/student-services/
academic-skills-centre
Les heures d’ouverture du Centre
(salle 6D.2) sont les suivantes :
Du lundi au jeudi de 8h30 à 19h00
vendredi de 8h30 à 16h30.
Fees, Financial Aid & Employment
Tuition is free for Canadian citizens or landed immigrants with permanent residence in Quebec taking
at least four courses per semester or 180 hours. There is a non-refundable $30 application fee and about
$200 in student activity fees are charged to each student per year.
Books and supplies cost between $500 and $1,000 per year, although
materials for the visual arts tend to be more costly.
The Financial Aid Department provides financial assistance services to
students who are enrolled full-time in a program at Dawson College.
Loans and bursaries help students who wish to study full-time, but who do
not have the financial means to do so. Students registered on a full-time
basis in a program (minimum of 180 hours per semester) may apply to the
Quebec Loans and Bursaries Program. Applications may be submitted
throughout the year; however, it takes approximately six to eight weeks to
process applications for the Fall or Winter semester.
To Qualify for Financial Assistance
You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and be
a resident of Quebec to qualify. Similar aid is available from your home
province or state if you are not a resident of Quebec.
Application forms for government aid are usually available in April for
students planning to attend Dawson College in the Fall. Throughout the
semester, you will find selected information pertaining to Financial Aid on
the Financial Aid Bulletin Board and advertised in the Daily Bulletin.
The deadline for application is March 31 of the current academic year. A
valid Dawson College ID card is necessary for any disbursement of funds.
It is recommended that students fill out applications early. Forms, deadline
dates, information, and assistance can be obtained through the Financial
Aid Office
or by telephone at 514 931-8731, ext. 1186.
Student Employment
The Student Employment Centre assists students in finding
employment, either for part-time work on and off campus,
or for permanent positions, particularly for graduates in the technical
programs.
Employment counsellors provide students with information regarding the
job market and can help you develop job search skills, including resumé
writing and interview techniques.
All government programs geared to helping students find
summer employment are publicized through the Centre.
”We have students
experiencing all levels
of financial need, and
a significant number of
them rely on the support of
the Financial Aid Office.
Whether it’s government
loans, emergency funds,
or even just a nutritious
snack, we do what we can
to allow them to focus on
their studies, rather than
money problems.”
Yvonne Dudley,
Dawson’s Financial Aid Officer
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Athletics
Dawson College has one of the largest athletics
programs in Canada. With 16 intercollegiate
and competitive teams, there are approximately
400 athletes who call themselves 'Blues'. The
on-campus facilities are among the best in
Quebec, offering a wide variety of recreational
programs. Be healthy, be proud.
Our teams
Basketball
Dawson's men have a long and succesful history in
the CCAA. They have represented Quebec at least
15 times at National competitions, coming home with five National titles.
The Women’s team ranked second and won Silver at
the 2012 nationals.
Hockey
The Dawson Women’s Hockey team was started in
1998 as a club team and has since gone on to capture one gold
and two silver medals at the Provincial
Championships. Rosters have included Olympic Gold Medalists
Marie-Philip Poulin and Catherine Ward.
The Dawson Men’s Hockey team was reintroduced in 2011 as a
club team.
Soccer
The Dawson soccer program has grown to be one of the best in
the province. In 2010-2011, the men’s soccer team captured the
title of Provincial champions for
the first time and the women’s team placed first in the season and
captured the silver medal at the Provincial championship.
LEFT: Catherine Ward (left) and Marie-Philip Poulin, who both
attended Dawson and were on the Dawson Blues women’s
hockey team, went on to win the Gold medal with Canada’s
national team at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver,
and again at the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, joined
by another Dawson graduate, Lauriane Rougeau. As she had
in Vancouver, Poulin scored the game’s two winning goals.
In Sochi, she scored with 55 seconds left to play in regulation
time to tie the game, then put away the winner a little over
8 minutes into overtime as Canada edged the US women’s
team to win Gold.
Basketball
Men’s Div 1
Women’s Div 1
Men’s Div 2
Women’s Div 2
Hockey
Men'sWomen’s
Soccer
Men’s Div 1
Women’s Div 1
Volleyball
Women’s Div 2
Multi Co-ed
Rugby
Men’sWomen’s
Badminton
Mixed Div 2
Rowing
Team
Lacrosse
Men’s
Cheerleading
Div 2
This document is produced by the Communications Office
of Dawson College. For more copies, contact 514 931-8731 ext. 1032
Editor Donna Varrica
Design Tom Crilley, Visual Communication Source
Photography Roger Aziz, Don Walker and Mimi Zhou
About this Viewbook
The information contained in this Viewbook was accurate and
complete at the time of publication. All documents pertaining to this information are
updated on the website as changes occur. Prospective students should consult the
website regularly for important updates: dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Dawson College reserves the right to make changes to various fee
schedules, courses, programs and College policies without prior notice.
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