Arts, literature and communication - First Nations

This preuniversity program is designed for students looking to acquire knowledge in the arts, culture and media in general and specifically with regards to linguistics and the First Nations reality. In the First Nations option, students learn or further their knowledge of a First Nation’s language and learn French if they pursue the program in English, or English if they puursue the program in French.

Language being the primary medium of culture and civilizations, students in this program explore the relationship between languages and society in a perspective aiming to understand the First Nations.

Upon graduation, students of this program should be able to express themselves in a First Nation language and in English, depending on the student’s skills and level upon entering the program.

This program is open to anyone interested to learn about the First Nations’ languages and cultures.

Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:

The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.


*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.