Overview
Students who meet the admission requirements for a DEC program are eligible to register on a part-time basis only, in courses pertaining to a DEC program.
Students who do not meet the admission requirements to a DEC program may register in a credit course. Please see Independent Studies 080.02 program.
Due to limited course offerings, it is not possible to follow an entire DEC program in Continuing Education.
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Admission Requirements
Applicants are eligible to register for a DEC program under the following conditions:
- Have a Québec Secondary School Diploma (DES) AND
- Have completed: Secondary 5 credits in Language of Instruction, Secondary 5 credits in Second Language; Secondary 4 credits in Mathematics; Secondary 4 credits in Science and Technology OR Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology; Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education
OR - Have a Québec Secondary School Vocational Diploma (DEP) AND
- Have completed: Secondary V credits in Language of Instruction, Secondary V credits in Second Language and Secondary IV credits in Mathematics
- Applicants who have not studied in Quebec must have education deemed equivalent by the College
Please note
Applicants who have not recently completed the Secondary V French course in Quebec, must take a French Placement Test in order to be assigned the correct French level. While the result of the placement test will not affect students’ admission to John Abbott College, it may affect admission to a specific program. The French Placement Testing is only available to students admitted in the day division of the College.
Applicants with a certificate other than a Secondary School Diploma must have completed the secondary school requirements set by their province or country. Specific program requirements and all other requirements particular to John Abbott College must be met.
Programs available:
300.AA – Social Science
300.AO – Social Science for students registered prior to Fall 2023
300.AB – Social Science with Mathematics
200.B1 – Science
200.BO – Science for students registered prior to Fall 2024
500.AE – Arts, Literature & Communication
081.AS – Academic Standing
Programs & Courses
300.AA - SOCIAL SCIENCE and 300.A0- SOCIAL SCIENCE – PRIOR TO FALL 2023
FALL 2024 COURSES
Former day students that have not fulfilled the conditions of the College’s Academic Standing Policy (probation), must select the program 081.AS Academic Standing and refer to their day progression chart and/or see an Academic Advisor for proper course selection.
(Tuition fee: $2.00/course hour)
* Courses may be cancelled due to insufficient enrolment.
* Students who meet the admission requirements for a DEC program, are eligible to register on a part-time basis only.
ENGLISH
- Introduction to College English | 603-101-CL Details >
- Literary Genres | 603-102-MQ Details >
- Literary Themes | 603-103-MQ Details >
- Forms of Discourse | 603-200-AB Details >
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- Physical Education – Physical Activity and Health: Fitness Conditioning | 109-101-MQ Details >
HUMANITIES
Humanities (Knowledge & World Views) pursue the general goals of: developing logical thought and recognizing its limitations; understanding various ways of acquiring knowledge and how those ways have developed historically; and examining systems of understanding. Knowledge and World Views courses help students understand different views of humanity and of knowledge through the use of a multi-disciplinary approach. This understanding will equip students to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate knowledge claims and world views.
- Humanities – Knowledge | 345-101-MQ Details >
- Humanities – World Views | 345-102-MQ Details >
- Humanities – Social Issues | 345-213-AB Details >
GRAPHIC AND WEB DESIGN
- Complementary – Photoshop for Print and the Web | 412-DBC-AB Details >
ANTHROPOLOGY
- Introduction to Anthropology | 381-102-AB Details >
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ECONOMICS
- Macroeconomics | 383-101-AB Details >
GEOGRAPHY
- Introduction to Geography | 320-101-AB Details >
HISTORY
- World History | 330-102-AB Details >
MATHEMATICS
PSYCHOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY
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300.AB - SOCIAL SCIENCE with MATHEMATICS
FALL 2024 COURSES
SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Secondary 5 Mathematics Technical & Scientific Option OR Secondary 4 Mathematics Science Option
Former day students that have not fulfilled the conditions of the College’s Academic Standing Policy (probation), must select the program 081.AS Academic Standing and refer to their day progression chart and/or see an Academic Advisor for proper course selection.
(Tuition fee: $2.00/course hour)
* Courses may be cancelled due to insufficient enrolment.
* Students who meet the admission requirements for a DEC program, are eligible to register on a part-time basis only.
ENGLISH
- Introduction to College English | 603-101-CL Details >
- Literary Genres | 603-102-MQ Details >
- Literary Themes | 603-103-MQ Details >
- Forms of Discourse | 603-200-AB Details >
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- Physical Education – Physical Activity and Health: Fitness Conditioning | 109-101-MQ Details >
- Physical Education – Physical Activity and Effectiveness | 109-102-MQ Details >
HUMANITIES
Humanities (Knowledge & World Views) pursue the general goals of: developing logical thought and recognizing its limitations; understanding various ways of acquiring knowledge and how those ways have developed historically; and examining systems of understanding. Knowledge and World Views courses help students understand different views of humanity and of knowledge through the use of a multi-disciplinary approach. This understanding will equip students to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate knowledge claims and world views.
- Humanities – Knowledge | 345-101-MQ Details >
- Humanities – World Views | 345-102-MQ Details >
- Humanities – Social Issues | 345-213-AB Details >
GRAPHIC AND WEB DESIGN
- Complementary – Photoshop for Print and the Web | 412-DBC-AB Details >
ANTHROPOLOGY
- Introduction to Anthropology | 381-102-AB Details >
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
ECONOMICS
- Macroeconomics | 383-101-AB Details >
GEOGRAPHY
- Introduction to Geography | 320-101-AB Details >
HISTORY
- World History | 330-102-AB Details >
MATHEMATICS
- Calculus I | 201-SH2-AB Details >
PSYCHOLOGY
SOCIOLOGY
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200.B1 - SCIENCE and 200.BO – SCIENCE for students registered prior to Fall 2024
FALL 2024 COURSES
SPECIFIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
> 70% in each of the following courses (or equivalent)
Secondary V Chemistry
Secondary V Physics
Secondary V Mathematics Technical & Scientific Option or Secondary V Mathematics Science Option 506 or Mathematics 536
Former day students that have not fulfilled the conditions of the College’s Academic Standing Policy (probation), must select the program 081.AS Academic Standing and refer to their day progression chart and/or see an Academic Advisor for proper course selection.
(Tuition fee: $2.00/course hour)
* Courses may be cancelled due to insufficient enrolment.
* Students who meet the admission requirements for a DEC program, are eligible to register on a part-time basis only.
ENGLISH
- Introduction to College English | 603-101-CL Details >
- Literary Genres | 603-102-MQ Details >
- Literary Themes | 603-103-MQ Details >
- Forms of Discourse | 603-200-AB Details >
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- Physical Education – Physical Activity and Health: Fitness Conditioning | 109-101-MQ Details >
- Physical Education – Physical Activity and Effectiveness | 109-102-MQ Details >
HUMANITIES
Humanities (Knowledge & World Views) pursue the general goals of: developing logical thought and recognizing its limitations; understanding various ways of acquiring knowledge and how those ways have developed historically; and examining systems of understanding. Knowledge and World Views courses help students understand different views of humanity and of knowledge through the use of a multi-disciplinary approach. This understanding will equip students to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate knowledge claims and world views.
- Humanities – Knowledge | 345-101-MQ Details >
- Humanities – World Views | 345-102-MQ Details >
- Humanities – Social Issues | 345-213-AB Details >
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
- Complementary – Basics of Business | 401-DAA-03 Details >
GEOGRAPHY
- Complementary – Introduction to Geography | 320-DAB-AB Details >
PSYCHOLOGY
- Complementary – Introduction to Psychology | 350-DAA-03 Details >
GRAPHIC AND WEB DESIGN
- Complementary – Photoshop for Print and the Web | 412-DBC-AB Details >
MATHEMATICS
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500.AE – Arts, Literature & Communication
FALL 2024 COURSES
No specific prerequisite is required for admission to this program.
Former day students that have not fulfilled the conditions of the College’s Academic Standing Policy (probation), must select the program 081.AS Academic Standing and refer to their day progression chart and/or see an Academic Advisor for proper course selection.
(Tuition fee: $2.00/course hour)
* Courses may be cancelled due to insufficient enrolment.
* Students who meet the admission requirements for a DEC program, are eligible to register on a part-time basis only.
ENGLISH
- Introduction to College English | 603-101-CL Details >
- Literary Genres | 603-102-MQ Details >
- Literary Themes | 603-103-MQ Details >
- Forms of Discourse | 603-200-AB Details >
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- Physical Education – Physical Activity and Health: Fitness Conditioning | 109-101-MQ Details >
HUMANITIES
Humanities (Knowledge & World Views) pursue the general goals of: developing logical thought and recognizing its limitations; understanding various ways of acquiring knowledge and how those ways have developed historically; and examining systems of understanding. Knowledge and World Views courses help students understand different views of humanity and of knowledge through the use of a multi-disciplinary approach. This understanding will equip students to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate knowledge claims and world views.
- Humanities – Knowledge | 345-101-MQ Details >
- Humanities – World Views | 345-102-MQ Details >
- Humanities – Social Issues | 345-213-AB Details >
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
- Complementary – Basics of Business | 401-DAA-03 Details >
GEOGRAPHY
- Complementary – Introduction to Geography | 320-DAB-AB Details >
GRAPHIC AND WEB DESIGN
- Complementary – Photoshop for Print and the Web | 412-DBC-AB Details >
PSYCHOLOGY
- Complementary – Introduction to Psychology | 350-DAA-03 Details >
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081.AS – Academic Standing
Former day students that have not fulfilled the conditions of the College’s Academic Standing Policy (probation), must select the program 081.AS Academic Standing and refer to their day progression chart and/or see an Academic Advisor for proper course selection.
(Tuition fee: $2.00/course hour)
* Courses may be cancelled due to insufficient enrolment.
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