Humber College

Studying in a Canadian college or university requires a good working knowledge of oral and written English. The purpose of this intensive certificate program is to prepare non-native English speakers for admission to college or university. This certificate program has 8 levels (level based on placement testing) and is designed for non-native speakers of English who want to improve their communication skills for entry into college or university programs or for further professional development. This is an intensive, full-time 208-hour program consisting of 18 hours/week of in-class instruction, 2 hours/week of Computer Assisted Language Learning with an instructor, 5 hours/week of independent language lab, plus 1 hour/week conversation tutorial with a TESL teacher-in-training. The program also includes academic advisement and academic study skills. As part of the Level 8 curriculum, students will earn credits towards a Humber College diploma by completing a college general education course.

Intensive Programs Spring & Summer * Regular Program - Ages 19 yrs & older * 2 Sessions, each 5 weeks On the first day of the program, students complete a placement test which will determine their reading, writing and oral communication skills. Based on their assessment, students are placed in the appropriate level class (from high beginner to advanced). The five-week program consists of a total of 140 hours of language experience (100 hours of language classes, 20 hours of workshops, and 20 hours of educational excursions). While in the language classroom, students are involved in speaking, listening, writing, reading and communicative grammar activities. In addition each class uses the computerized language lab on a weekly basis to further develop language skills. At the end of the five-week program, students are given oral and written tests related to their linguistic level. The final grade is determined by the students\' achievement in their language class (85%) and workshops (15%). They receive a Certificate of Participation from Humber College.

Humber is continuing to meet the demands of a changing work environment by offering bachelor\'s degree programs and collaborative degree programs in partnership with universitites. Admission requirements are program-specific; please refer to the program descriptions for more information. - Business Administration* - Computing (Co-op)* - Early Childhood* - e-Business - Family and Community Social Services* - Gerontology* - Industrial Design - Justice Studies and Police Foundations* - Media Studies* - Nursing** - Paralegal Studies *University of Guelph-Humber Degree/Diploma **University of New Brunswick Degree Media Studies* Nursing** Paralegal Studies

Students can choose from over 100 diploma and certificate programs at Humber. A postsecondary diploma or certificate is designed to give students practical ‘hands-on’ experience as well as theoretical knowledge in their chosen field. A diploma will take at least four semesters (two years) to complete and will usually include a work placement. Certificate programs are generally shorter, less than four semesters (under two years), and place a greater focus on applied learning. Technical certificates are generally three semesters in length, and focus on technical ‘hands-on’ learning skills using an individualized learning approach. See our website for more details.

Humber College offers a variety of postgraduate courses/programs available on a part-time basis. Arts and Performance -Arts Administration - Cultural Management Business and Management -Accounting and Information Technology Community and Emergency Services - Certificate Program in Advanced Client-Directed Case Management - Certificate Program in Advanced Crisis Intervention and Counselling - Postgraduate Certificate in Psychosocial Rehabilitation in Mental Health - Early Childhood Education Advanced Studies in Special Needs - Early Childhood Education: Advanced Studies Postgraduate Health Sciences - Clinical Research Postgraduate Certificate - Gerontology - Registered Nurse - Breastfeeding Support Certificate - Certificate in Clinical Nursing for Registered Nurses - Childbirth Educators Certificate - Coronary Care Nursing Certificate - Critical Care Nursing Certificate - Emergency Nursing Certificate - Maternity Nursing Certificate - Mental Health Nursing Certificate - Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Certificate - Nephrology Nursing Certificate - Neuroscience Nursing Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety Nursing Certificate - Palliative Care Nursing Certificate - RN Operating Room Nursing Certificate - Trauma Nursing Certificate - Registered Practical Nurse - RPN Mental Health Nursing - RPN Operating Room Nursing Certificate Information Technology - Internet Software Development for e-Commerce Media - Internet Management Certificate