General Education

Students in regular day programs leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Quebec must all take the general education courses that are common to all programs. Students take courses in English, French, Humanities, Physical Education, as well as complementary courses. Your exact course sequence will depend on your program and profile, as well as your language status.

General Education
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Language Courses

Humanities courses

In the Humanities courses, students will develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of the world around them. These three courses are:

  • 345-101-MQ Knowledge
  • 345-102-MQ World Views
  • 345-BNR-LW Ethics
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Physical Education Courses

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A wide range of physical activities and approaches is offered in our three Physical Education courses. The following activities have been offered in recent years:

  • Athletic Excellence
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Stress Management
  • Team Sports
  • Spinning
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Personal Fitness
  • Winter Camping
  • Mountain Biking
  • Winter Outdoors
  • Hiking
  • General Fitness
  • Cross-country Running
  • Yoga
  • Golf

Complementary Courses

For your two complementary courses, St. Lawrence offers a great variety of options in the fall, winter or both semesters. Depending on your program, some of your choices may include:

Arts & Communication 

  • Art: Peinture
  • Creative Writing

 Culture & Language 

  • Cultural Experience Abroad: Trip to a Foreign Destination
  • Introduction to Indigenous Cultures
  • Spanish

 The Social World 

  • Journalism and New Media
  • History of Sexuality, Women and Family in the Western World

 Health & Wellness 

  • The Human Body
  • Mental Health

 Science & Technology 

  • The Art of the Bonsai
  • Computers Today
  • Introduction to Sustainable Development
  • The Science of Science Fiction

Politics & Law 

  • International Relations
  • Introduction to Politics
  • CSI St. Lawrence (Crime Scene Investigation)

Our Programs

St. Lawrence is proud to offer several excellent programs across a variety of subjects. No matter what your interests are, you are sure to find a program that’s right for you.

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