School of Indigenous Studies
Indigenous Preparatory Studies
1 year – Ontario College Certificate
Gain a solid understanding of Indigenous history and culture which will better prepare you the meet the challenges of post-secondary education.
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.
What You Learn
- Introduction to Ojibwe or Cree
- Mathematic applications
- 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 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
Curriculum
Semester 1
| IPS 100 | Culture and Heritage |
| OJI 100 | Introduction to Ojibwe |
| MTH 091 | Mathematic Fundamentals and Indigenous Knowledge |
| IPS 130 | Ingwamazin / Aagamezii |
| IPS 140 | Mino-Bmaagziwin |
Semester 2
| MTH 092 | Mathematic Applications and Indigenous Knowledge |
| IPS 210 | Identity and the Indigenous Psyche |
| IPS 230 | Social Justice and Indigenous Societies |
| OJI 200 | Introduction to Ojibwe |
| IPS 110 | Wellness |
| IPS 240 | Mino-Bmaagziwin Miinwaa |
What You Need - Recommended
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.
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
Further your education to one of Canadore's many programs.
Please contact the Admissions Office if you have additional questions about the internal application process:
Admissions Office
705.474.7600 ext 5123
Admissions@canadorecollege.ca
