文科基于这样的信念，即纪律学习会建立个人的知识生活和职业。在中世纪的大学里，七门文科分别是语法，逻辑，修辞学，算术，几何，音乐和天文学。现代人文科学的观念有所不同，但它们遵循的传统是有序学习以培养思想。在道森学院（Dawson College），人文学院是一项为期两年的荣誉大学预科课程。精心设计的课程包括经典，英语，历史，人文和哲学方面的必修课程和研讨会，以及其他学科的选修课。<br>对我们文明的历史，知识和创造力遗产进行的广泛调查旨在为学生提供适用于建筑，工程和物理科学以外的大多数学院的适合大学学习的知
Be prepared for a rapidly evolving world with a classical education in the Liberal Arts. Dawson's program will give you the broad vision you need to be a difference-maker in society. You will also gain reflective and analytical skills that are in high demand in the job market. A small community of students who are curious and enthusiastic about learning will help motivate you to do your best. This is your opportunity to explore arts and science in a comprehensive fashion, develop an exceptional worldview and grow your general culture and knowledge.<br>The Liberal Arts Program offers a solid preparation for university that is unique in both design and quality. Graduates pursue university studies in Law, History, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, Political Science, Classics, International Development, Journalism, Communications, Business Administration and Linguistics. Following university, careers could be in law, teaching, banking, journalism, psychology, entrepreneurship, writing, translation and music production.