School of Indigenous Studies

Indigenous Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas

1 year – Ontario College Certificate

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Code: 010235
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start
Campus: College Drive Campus

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Code: 010235
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start
Campus: College Drive Campus

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Indigenous Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas

Prepare for further college studies or your future career in the health sciences sector in our unique culture-based program.

Overview

This program will prepare you to meet the challenges of post-secondary education while you gain a solid understanding of Indigenous history and culture, as well as vital science and math skills.

What You Learn

Technical math
Chemistry
Human biology
Culture and heritage
Introduction to Ojibwe or Cree
Mathematic applications
Student success strategies: Ingwamazin/Aagamezii
Identity and the Indigenous psyche
Social justice and Indigenous societies
Wellness

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Admissions Requirements

OSSD or equivalent

If English is not your first language you must either provide proof of English competency or take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on IELTS, or a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer scored) or 80 IBT (internet based) to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. SPP in India requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0

Curriculum

Semester 1

IPS 100	Culture and Heritage
OJI 100	Introduction to Ojibwe
MTH 090	Mathematic Applications and Indigenous Knowledge for Health Studies
IPS 130	Student Success Strategies: Ingwamazin/Aagamezii
BIO 098	Human Biology I
CHM 105	Introduction Chemistry

Semester 2

MTH 138	Pre-Health Math II
IPS 210	Identity and the Indigenous Psyche
IPS 230	Social Justice and Indigenous Societies
OJI 200	Introduction to Ojibwe II
IPS 110	Wellness
BIO 109	Human Biology II
CHM 119	Fundamentals of Chemistry

2017-2018 Fees

What You Need - Recommended

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.

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Certification/Accreditation

Ontario College Certificate

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

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