通用艺术与科学（证书）课程为准备入职或未来学习的学生提供基础年。常识科的学生会与课程协调员会面，根据他们的需求和兴趣定制课程。核心课程包括通讯，计算机，应用或社会科学，个人发展和通识教育。除了这些之外，还有各种选修课，例如电影，成瘾和健身。学生还可以专注于沟通，科学和数学的基本能力。
The General Arts & Science (Certificate) program offers a foundational year for students preparing for the workforce or for future study. Students in the General Studies stream meet with the program coordinator to customize their program according to their needs and interests. Core courses include communication, computers, applied or social science, personal development, and general education. Complementing these are varied electives such as Film, Addictions, and Fitness. Students can also focus on essential competencies in communications, science and math.<br>General Arts & Science is a flexible program. Course sequence can change subject to student goals and class availability.<br>This one-year post-secondary certificate prepares you directly for the workforce or for future study. You will develop a set of core employment skills, complemented by electives that are chosen in consultation with your academic advisor (500 hours). Students are also eligible to continue their studies in the General Arts & Science Diploma at the second-year level.