Transitions to Post-Secondary Education Program (A107)
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Domestic Students
Program Description
Program Overview
Transitions to Post-Secondary Education is a supported education, three-semester program for individuals who identify mental health and/or addictions challenges as barriers to education and/or employment. As a student in this program, you will have the opportunity to assess new pathways to academic and employment success.
Full Description
Transitions to Post-Secondary Education is a supported education, three-semester program for individuals who identify mental health and/or addictions challenges as barriers to education and/or employment. As a student in this program, you will have the opportunity to assess new pathways to academic and employment success.
Courses offered in the program focus on helping you develop new strategies and skills, set realistic goals, create career plans, and understand and address individual challenges to employment, academic and interpersonal success.
You will develop greater self-awareness and self-confidence through courses such as Life Skills and Community Engagement. Courses such as Learning for All, College English, and Speaking with Confidence helps you gain skills in time management, organization, essay-writing and presentations. In Career and Life Transitions, you will engage in vocational exploration to help determine your interests and strengths, carry out occupational research, set goals and develop an understanding of workplace accommodations.
Woven throughout the program is an emphasis on communication, problem-solving, self-management, goal-setting and interpersonal skills.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon completing the program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate gains in interpersonal skills.
- Use strategies to address barriers to education and employment.
- Apply skills learned in the program to other social, educational and vocational contexts.
- Articulate future plans for further post-secondary study and/or employment.
- Develop a skills portfolio that will assist in transitions to other post-secondary programs and/or employment settings.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Courses
Required Courses
SEMESTER 1
MANDATORY
| Code | Course name |
|---|---|
| PREP1021 | Life Skills |
| PREP1022 | Career & Life Transitions I |
| COMP1216 | Computer Skills I |
| STS1001 | Learning for All |
| COMM1003 | English Skills |
| OR | |
| COMM1007 | College English |
| Choose one elective from list below |
SEMESTER 2
MANDATORY
| Code | Course name |
|---|---|
| PREP1031 | Group Dynamics |
| PREP1032 | Career & Life Transitions II |
| COMP1217 | Computer Skills 2 |
| PREP1025 | Speaking with Confidence |
| COMM1007 | College English |
| Choose one elective from list below |
SEMESTER 3
MANDATORY
| Code | Course name |
|---|---|
| PREP1041 | Community Engagement |
| PREP1042 | Career & Life Transitions III |
| PREP1044 | Knowledge in Motion |
| COMP1218 | Technology for Communication |
| Choose two electives from list below |
ELECTIVES FOR ALL SEMESTERS
| Code | Course name |
|---|---|
| SSCI1037 | Psychology of Adult Development |
| LIBA1041 | Creative Exploration |
| LIBA1042 | Writing your Life: the Art of Personal Narrative |
| GSSC1064 | Introduction to Sociology |
| PREP1034 | Applied Life Skills |
| SSCI1039 | The Medium and the Message |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
Program Learning Outcomes
Every credential at George Brown College delivers detailed program learning outcomes that are discipline-specific and aligned with the appropriate credential level. Program learning outcomes are statements that describe the knowledge and skills that students are expected to demonstrate by the end of their program of study.
In addition to the learning outcome requirements, college programs are required to provide students with exposure to a breadth of learning beyond their core disciplinary or vocational field, to increase their awareness of the society and culture in which they live and work. This breadth requirement is addressed for college programs through additional mandatory General Education or Liberal Studies courses in the program curriculum. Also, programs are designed to provide essential transferable skills (referred to sometimes as essential employability skills), which include: communication, numeracy, critical thinking and problem-solving, information management, interpersonal and personal skills, among others.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
Additional Costs
* Students in this program do not pay tuition or fees. This program is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care and the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
Financial Assistance
This program is not eligible for OSAP funding.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of:
- English reading and writing skills
- self-identified experience of mental health and/or addictions barriers
- mature student status (19 years of age or older)
Intake process involves the following:
- Attend an info session.
- Complete an application.
- Write an English assessment.
Course Exemptions
Certain college or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Two computer courses are also eligible for prior learning assessment, based on your previous education and experiential learning.
Please visit our transfer guide for more information.
How to Apply
Contact Us
Contact the program office at email tpeinfo@georgebrown.ca
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Visit Our Campus
Book a general campus tour to see the common areas of the campus (i.e., cafeteria, student services, the gym, etc.) or explore our virtual tour.
Transitions to Post-Secondary Education Program (A107)
Apply Now:
Domestic StudentsProgram Description
Program Overview
Transitions to Post-Secondary Education is a supported education, three-semester program for individuals who identify mental health and/or addictions challenges as barriers to education and/or employment. The program provides students with the opportunity to assess new pathways to academic and employment success.
Full Description
Transitions to Post-Secondary Education is a supported education, three-semester program for individuals who identify mental health and/or addictions challenges as barriers to education and/or employment. The program provides students with the opportunity to assess new pathways to academic and employment success.
Courses offered in the program focus on helping students develop new strategies and skills, set realistic goals, create career plans, and understand and address individual challenges to employment, academic and interpersonal success.
Students develop greater self-awareness and self-confidence through courses such as Life Skills and Community Engagement. Courses such as Strategies for Student Success, College English, and Speaking with Confidence help students gain skills in time management, organization, essay-writing and presentations. In Career and Life Transitions, students engage in vocational exploration to help determine their interests and strengths, carry out occupational research, set goals and develop an understanding of workplace accommodations.
Woven throughout the program is an emphasis on communication, problem-solving, self-management, goal-setting and interpersonal skills.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon completing the program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate gains in interpersonal skills.
- Use strategies to address barriers to education and employment.
- Apply skills learned in the program to other social, educational and vocational contexts.
- Articulate future plans for further post-secondary study and/or employment.
- Develop a skills portfolio that will assist in transitions to other post-secondary programs and/or employment settings.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Your Career
Students who complete this program go on to a wide range of employment and educational opportunities depending on their interests and previous experience. Some choose to make a career change, and many go on to other post-secondary programs before seeking employment.
Courses
Required Courses
SEMESTER 1
MANDATORY
| Code | Course name |
|---|---|
| PREP1021 | Life Skills |
| PREP1022 | Career & Life Transitions I |
| COMP1216 | Computer Skills I |
| STS1001 | Learning for All |
| COMM1003 | English Skills |
| OR | |
| COMM1007 | College English |
| Choose one elective from list below |
SEMESTER 2
MANDATORY
| Code | Course name |
|---|---|
| PREP1031 | Group Dynamics |
| PREP1032 | Career & Life Transitions II |
| COMP1217 | Computer Skills 2 |
| GHUM1025 | Speaking with Confidence |
| COMM1007 | College English |
| Choose one elective from list below |
SEMESTER 3
MANDATORY
| Code | Course name |
|---|---|
| PREP1041 | Community Engagement |
| PREP1042 | Career & Life Transitions III |
| PREP1044 | Knowledge in Motion |
| COMP1218 | Technology for Communication |
| Choose two electives from list below |
ELECTIVES FOR ALL SEMESTERS
| Code | Course name |
|---|---|
| SSCI1037 | Psychology of Adult Development |
| LIBA1041 | Creative Exploration |
| LIBA1042 | Writing your Life: the Art of Personal Narrative |
| GSSC1064 | Introduction to Sociology |
| PREP1034 | Applied Life Skills |
| SSCI1039 | The Medium and the Message |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
Program Learning Outcomes
Every credential at George Brown College delivers detailed program learning outcomes that are discipline-specific and aligned with the appropriate credential level. Program learning outcomes are statements that describe the knowledge and skills that students are expected to demonstrate by the end of their program of study.
In addition to the learning outcome requirements, College programs are required to provide students with exposure to a breadth of learning beyond their core disciplinary or vocational field, to increase their awareness of the society and culture in which they live and work. This breadth requirement is addressed for College programs through additional mandatory General Education or Liberal Studies courses in the program curriculum. Also, programs are designed to provide essential transferable skills (referred to sometimes as essential employability skills), which include: communication, numeracy, critical thinking and problem-solving, information management, interpersonal and personal skills, among others.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
Additional Costs
* Students in this program do not pay tuition or fees. This program is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care and the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
Financial Assistance
This program is not eligible for OSAP funding.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of:
- English reading & writing skills
- Self-identified experience of mental health and/or addictions barriers
- Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older)
Intake process involves the following:
- Attend an info session
- Complete an application
- Write an English assessment
Course Exemptions
Certain college or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions.
Two computer courses are also eligible for prior learning assessment, based on your previous education and experiential learning.
Please visit our transfer guide for more information.
How to Apply
Contact Us
Contact the program office at 416-415-5000, ext. 2458 or email tpeinfo@georgebrown.ca
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Visit Our Campus
Book a general campus tour to see the common areas of the campus (i.e., cafeteria, student services, the gym, etc.) or explore our virtual tour.
