Indigenous Preparatory Studies
1 year – Ontario College Certificate
Learn hands-on from amazing professors
Overview
This unique culture-based program will help you find direction while learning the vital skills to make an informed decision about your college education or future career. You will gain a solid understanding of Indigenous history and culture, which will better prepare you to meet the challenges of postsecondary education.
What You Learn
- Introduction to Ojibwe or Cree
- Student success strategies: Ingwamazin /Aagamezii
- Mino-Bmaadziwin
- Math for skilled trades or business
- Identity and the Indigenous psyche
- Social justice and Indigenous societies
- Wellness
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
19 years or older, or OSSD or equivalent, or GED
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| IPS100 | Culture and Heritage |
| OJI100 | Introduction to Ojibwe |
| MTH091 | Mathematic Fundamentals and Indigenous Knowledge |
| IPS130 | Ingwamazin/Aagmezil |
| IPS140 | Mino-Bmaadziwin |
| GENED | General Elective (IPS Sem 1) |
Semester 2
| IPS200 | Contemporary Considerations |
| MTH092 | Mathematic Applications and Indigenous Knowledge |
| IPS210 | Identity & the Indigenous Psyche |
| IPS230 | Social Justice & Indigenous Societies |
| OJI200 | Introduction to Ojibwe II |
| IPS110 | Wellness |
| IPS240 | Mino-Bmaadziwin Miinwaa |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
Ancillary fees have been reviewed as a result of COVID-19 and alternative service and program delivery plans. For current ancillary fees details please see https://www.canadorecollege.ca/get-started/money/fees-and-expenses
2020-2021 – 1 year – Ontario College Certificate
College Drive Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $1234.09 | - | - | $3954.33 |
2020-2021 – 1 year – Ontario College Certificate
College Drive Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12795.66 | $1813.09 | - | - | $14608.75 |
What You Need
What You Need
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
Canadore College will implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Fall 2020 to enhance students’ learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure student flexibility in learning. To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD
Learning Outcomes
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.
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
Students and graduates who are looking to further their education have many options available. Explore the Transfer and Pathway Guide to learn more about these opportunities.
