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2020| 2021 VIEWBOOK Set your future. humber.ca Follow these steps to get into your dream program at Humber RESEARCH PROGRAMS APPLY TO HUMBER TRACK YOUR APPLICATION Visit humber.ca/programs Apply to Humber through Track the status of your application to find information about all of ontariocolleges.ca. through Humber’s student portal our programs. humber.ca/myhumber. RECEIVE YOUR OFFER CONFIRM YOUR OFFER YOUR NEXT STEPS Congratulations! You’ve received Confirm your offer through Many programs require placement an offer of admission via email and a ontariocolleges.ca. testing. This testing is not for Humber Welcome Package in the mail. admission. Check your email for information on booking a test date. PAY YOUR FEES REGISTER FOR CLASSES ATTEND ORIENTATION Find information about applying Register for classes online at Find out where your classes are and for bursaries, scholarships and the humber.ca/myhumber. learn more about student services. Visit humber.ca/orientation. Ontario Student Assistance Program Check important dates at (OSAP) at humber.ca/financial-aid. humber.ca/academic-calendar. YOU’VE ARRIVED Welcome to your first day at Humber! There is an interactive version of this road map online at: humber.ca/admissionsroadmap. “ Humber bridges the gap between theoretical learning and hands-on experience which is what employers in my field want.” — Bogdan, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Advanced Diploma To find out more about Bogdan’s experience at Humber, see page 9. 1 HUMBER VIEWBOOK 2020| 2021 A Humber education helps you go from classroom to career gaining real-world experience along the way. Richard HIGH SCHOOL Richard graduates from high school and plans on becoming a chef. CERTIFICATE Richard completes a Culinary Skills certificate at Humber. WORK Richard works for more than a decade in the culinary industry. DIPLOMA Richard completes a Social Service Worker diploma at Sheridan College. DEGREE Richard continues his education in Humber’s Bachelor of Community Development. To find our more about Richard’s experience at Humber, see page 10. Haydn HIGH SCHOOL Haydn graduates from high school and plans a career in advertising. DIPLOMA Haydn enrols at Humber and completes the Advertising and Marketing Communications diploma program. DEGREE Haydn continues his studies at Humber working towards receiving a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. To find our more about Haydn’s experience at Humber, see page 18. 2 Why Humber Because we are focused on your future. You’ll have the option to select from a wide range of With technology rapidly advancing, a Humber credentials including certificates, diplomas, advanced education will help you chart a sure path to your diplomas, degrees and Ontario graduate certificates. career and keep you in the know about changing You’ll be able to get the credit you deserve and trends in the professional world. further your education through many pathways and Our programs blend theory and hands-on learning, transfer opportunities. giving you the opportunity to gain practical With our diverse experiential learning opportunities experience in-class and on-the-job. ranging from placements, internships, applied You’ll learn from professors with industry experience research projects and more, you’ll be even closer to who know what skills are in demand. your dream career by the time you graduate. Monica HIGH SCHOOL Monica graduates from high school and decides to pursue a business education. DIPLOMA Monica enrols in the Business Management diploma at Humber. WORK Monica begins working as the President of IGNITE (Student Government) while completing her diploma. ADVANCED DIPLOMA To build on her education, Monica decides to pursue the Business Administration advanced diploma at Humber. To find our more about Monica’s experience at Humber, see page 28. 3 HUMBER VIEWBOOK 2020| 2021 A Humber education prepares you to take on a rapidly changing world — no matter which program you choose. We have more than 200 full-time programs and a wide range of credentials across a variety of areas of interest, all designed to meet your academic and career goals. CREDENTIALS AREAS OF INTEREST Foundation Programs (two to three semesters) Applied Technology & Engineering Our foundation certificates allow you to gain or Business, Accounting & Management upgrade the skills you need to pursue further studies. These programs will help you build a portfolio Children & Youth and hone your skills. Community & Social Services Certificates (two to three semesters) Creative Arts & Design One-year certificates allow you to establish Emergency Services a foundation of knowledge in a given field or upgrade your skills in your current career. Fashion & Esthetics Apprenticeships (three to five years) Foundations & Language Training Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to learn Health & Wellness an in-demand skill in a variety of fields. We help get you ready for the workplace through the in-school Hospitality & Tourism training component. Information, Computer & Digital Technology Diplomas (four to six semesters) International Development Our career-focused diplomas are designed to give Justice & Legal Studies you specialized knowledge, enabling you to be work-ready when you graduate. Media, Public Relations & Marketing Bachelor’s Degrees (four years) Music & Performing Arts Our honours bachelor’s degrees give you the ideal Skilled Trades & Apprenticeships balance of theoretical knowledge and practical, career-oriented experience. We combine the highest academic standards with exceptional work and clinical placements. Ontario Graduate Certificates (two to four semesters) Intended for students who already have a bachelor’s degree or an appropriate postsecondary credential, an Ontario graduate certificate will give you specialized knowledge in your field of interest and prepare you for career success. For a complete list of programs, visit humber.ca/programs. 4 Get the Credit You Deserve Are you a Transfer Student? Transfer Credits You are a transfer student if you have completed If you have completed a similar course at another or partially completed a program at a college recognized postsecondary institution, you may be or university and wish to continue your studies eligible to receive transfer credit(s) toward your at Humber. Humber program. Use our step-by-step guide and As a transfer student, you can follow one of online database to get you started. three paths: Diploma to Degree Block Transfer Credit Transfer In Complete your degree with us in less time. Graduates You want to transfer credits or credentials from of Humber’s many Ontario college diploma programs another college or university or apply for credit may be eligible for block transfer credit into one of based on prior work or life experience. Humber’s bachelor’s degree programs.* Transfer Within Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) You are a Humber student or graduate wanting PLAR is designed to recognize relevant learning to transfer credits or a completed credential into acquired through life and work experience and another Humber program. translate this learning into college credit. To learn more, contact a transfer advisor at Transfer Out [email protected] or visit humber.ca/transferoptions. If you’re looking to advance your education beyond Humber with another credential, Humber has transfer agreements with many postsecondary institutions throughout Canada and abroad. * Graduates of similar Ontario diplomas may also be eligible for block transfer credit into a Humber degree program if their diploma program has the same program learning outcomes as the Humber diploma. Please note that diploma graduates may be required to take courses offered in lower semesters in order to meet the overall degree learning outcomes. Specific program grade point averages (GPAs) and subject requirements are required for admission. HUMBER-SENECA POLYTECHNIC PARTNERSHIP The Humber-Seneca Polytechnic Partnership (HSPP) promotes co-operation and collaboration between Humber College and Seneca College while enhancing and expanding learning opportunities for students at both institutions. Through the HSPP, we are identifying potential transfer pathways between diplomas and degrees at both Humber and Seneca. This partnership will also include joint efforts on developing and planning programs, creating shared curriculum and expanding program offerings. Leveraging our combined strengths as providers of comprehensive polytechnic education, we’ll work with Seneca to provide you with broader options and greater access to world- class education. 5 HUMBER VIEWBOOK 2020| 2021 Defining your path to academic and career success. You’re ready to begin your postsecondary education, but need to improve your grades or want to explore your options — we have programs to help you meet your goals. For more information, visit humber.ca/transferoptions. FOUNDATION PROGRAMS GENERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE Our foundational pathways get you ready for If your goal is to earn a full diploma and go on to postsecondary education and help you make an degree-level studies, Humber’s General Arts and informed choice. Science — University Transfer diploma program is a Art Foundation great choice for you. There are more than 25 degree This program offers you a comprehensive foundation programs offered at Humber where you can continue in the basics of visual arts. Working in a studio your studies. environment, you’ll explore the creative process with College or University Transfer (two or different