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Liberal Arts Diploma with the Indigenous Knowledges Certificate to Indigenous Studies

Where Are You Now?

Centennial College

Discipline: Humanities

Credential: College Diploma (2 year)

Program Title: Liberal Arts Diploma with Indigenous Studies Certificate

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University

Degree Qualifications: BA(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Arts

Discipline: Social and behavioural sciences

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Indigenous Studies

Transfer credits / courses

50%

Semesters Remaining 4

Granted 10.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

Students beginning studies in the Liberal Arts Diploma with the Indigenous Studies Specialized Academic Certificate since Fall 2016 will receive the following 10.0 transfer credits:

  • 0.5 INDG 1001H - The Foundation of Reconciliation 
  • 0.5 INDG 1002H - Critical Incidents in Modern Indigenous Life 
  • 0.5 INDG 2001H - Indigenous Peoples and State Relationships (Category B) 
  • 0.5 CUST 2552H - Popular Culture and Modern Thought: Gender, Globalization, and the Virtual
  • 0.5 GESO 1001H - Thinking About Gender and Social Justice
  • 0.5 PHIL 1100H - Introduction to Philosophy: Moral and Political 
  • 0.5 PHIL 1200H - Critical Thinking 
  • 0.5 PSYC 1020H - Introduction to Psychology Part 1: Experimental and Biological Bases of Behaviour
  • 0.5 PSYC 2300H - Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
  • 0.5 SOCI 1001H - Introduction to Sociology I: Critical Foundations
  • 0.5 UNIV 1004H - Reflective Writing and Critical Engagement 
  • 0.5 WRIT 1001H - Write in Time 
  • 0.5 unassigned Biology credits at the 1000 level
  • 1.0 unassigned English credit at the 1000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Environmental Science credits at the 1000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Psychology credit at the 2000 level, B2 category
  • 1.5 unassigned Arts credits at the 2000 level

Students who began studies in the Liberal Arts Diploma with the Indigenous Knowledges Certificate prior to Fall 2016 are encouraged to contact Trent University for information about transfer credits received as part of this pathway.

Requirements

To qualify for this agreement, students must have:
- successfully completed Centennial College’s Liberal Arts Diploma with the Indigenous Knowledges Certificate*;
- a minimum overall average of 75%.

*Students who are completing the Indigenous Knowledges Certificate are required to email admissions@trentu.ca following the submission of their transcripts to indicate this completion (or anticipation of completion). Admissions will reference the transcript to ensure all courses have been completed for the certificate prior to awarding the transfer credit block. 

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

75%

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 75%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Bridging Requirements have not been defined for this pathway.

Program Residency Requirement

Students must complete the following 10.0 credits to fulfill requirements for the Indigenous Studies degree:

  • 1.0 INDG 2100Y - Indigenous Peoples and State Relationships
  • 1.0 INDG 3813Y - Indigenous Studies Research Methodology
  • 0.5 INDG 4210H - Honours Collegium 
  • 0.5 INDG 4202H - Honours Collegium: Building a Four Directional Understanding
  • 4.5 Indigenous credits in addition to those above, including at least 0.5 credits from Categories A, C and D
  • 2.5 elective credits 

*Additional notes: Indigenous Studies credits without specified year levels must include at least 2.0 credits at the 4000 level. Additionally, elective and Indigenous Studies choice credits must include at least 3.0 credits at the 3000 and/or 4000 level(s) (in addition to Indigenous Studies 4000 level requirements), and no more than 0.5 credit at the 1000 level.

Degree requirements are subject to change. Refer to the most recent version of the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and degree requirements, which apply to all undergraduate programs (http://trentu.ca/calendar). Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to registering for courses for assistance with degree planning (http://trentu.ca/advising). 

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

The agreement will be reviewed annually, or sooner in the event of major curriculum changes in either partner’s programs. This agreement may be terminated by either party. In this case, notice of one year is required. In the event of termination of the agreement, every effort will be made to ensure that students currently enrolled in the program will not be affected.

Documentation

Contact / Apply

Recruitment and Admissions Office
Trent University
1-888-739-8885
discovertrent@trentu.ca
pathways@trentu.ca
http://trentu.ca/transfer


Last Updated: May 5, 2023