These Dual Credit courses are open to students of the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) and the Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) who are close to high school graduation.
Courses that are offered at specific high schools are only open to students who attend those high schools.
All registrations MUST be completed through your high school's Student Services or Guidance department. Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to see if you're eligible and which option is best for you.
Below is a sample of the Dual Credits we have run in recent years. Please contact your high school's Student Services of Guidance department to see if these courses are still available.
Please Note: Several program options and details are pending approval from the School College Work Initiative, Mohawk College, and local school boards. Program information is subject to change without notice.
Fall Semester (September to December)
Mohawk Bridge - Health and Wellness
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 53
Dates: September to December
Status: Registration open May to September - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
College Credit 1: Developmental Psychology (PSYCSS271)
Course Description: Examine the growth and changes of mental, social and emotional characteristics from cradle to grave, with special emphasis on development of human personality.
College Pathways: Child and Youth Care, Children’s Mental Health, Educational Support, General Education Elective in a variety of programs
Career Pathways*: Child and Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, Educational Assistant
College Credit 2: Introduction to Health & Wellness (HLTH10081)
Course Description: Explore the seven basic dimensions of wellness. The social, intellectual, emotional, occupational, environmental, spiritual and physical components allow for the development of a balanced approach to lifestyle choices. Lifestyle choices have a direct impact on an individual's short and long term health potential. Discuss methods of achieving one's potential in each of the interrelated
College Pathways: Health, Wellness and Fitness
Career Pathways*: Health and Wellness Centres, Private Health Clubs, Fitness Training
Mohawk Bridge - Sustainability
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 53
Dates: September to December
Status: Registration open May to September - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
College Credit 1: Introduction to Psychology (PSYCSS156)
Course Description: Explore the scientific study of mental processes and behaviour, including the concepts of normality and abnormality. Investigate the biological basis of human experience, sensation and perception, learning and memory, and the nature of consciousness. Examine personality theories, health and stress, and various psychological disorders, including their etiology and treatments.
College Pathways: Child and Youth Care, Counselling Techniques, Visual Arts - Advanced, General Education Elective; applies to a variety of college programs
Career Pathways*: Child and Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, Artist, Designer; can lead to further education in a wide variety of fields, including Human Services, Social Sciences, Media Studies, and Business
College Credit 2: Environmental Sustainability (SSCI10037)
Course Description: Deconstruct theoretical approaches to environmental sustainability and outline ecological concerns for the planet. Identify and examine the complexity of the environmental problems (population growth, fossil fuel use, water resources, overconsumption, climate change, etc.) that our society faces, both nationally and globally. Describe and critically evaluate sustainable choices (renewable energy, local food sources, telecommuting, policy initiatives, etc.) to address ecological concerns. Analyse how one's consumption habits effects communities globally and determine one's ecological footprint.
College Pathways: General Arts and Science (College Transfer)
Career Pathways*: Can lead to further education in a wide variety of fields, including Human Services, Social Sciences, Media Studies, and Business
Mohawk Technology Bridge - Graphic Arts
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 18
Dates: September to December
Status: Registration open May to September - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
College Credit 1: Graphic Design Layout 1 (GRAP10155)
Course Description: Produce various single and multi page documents while utilizing the tools used in page layout software. Follow basic character and paragraph formatting, along with basic elements and principles design.
College Pathways: Graphic Design
Career Pathways*: Design, Publishing and Printing Industries, Prepress and Web Services, Advertising and Marketing, Digital Media Industries, Packaging Design, Sign, Screen and Display Companies
College Credit 2: Animation (GRAP10071)
Course Description: Analyze animated films from various eras and styles to give them an understanding of animation process and techniques and an overall appreciation and understanding of the history and current techniques used in the field.
College Pathways: Art and Design Foundations; leads to further education in the Graphic Design and Animation 3D programs
Career Pathways*: Through Graphic Design: Design, Publishing and Printing Industries, Prepress and Web Services, Advertising and Marketing, Digital Media Industries, Packaging Design, Sign, Screen and Display Companies
Through Animation 3D: Animation Production, Gaming Industry, Internet/ Webisode, Advertising/ Promotional, Educational/ Instructional, Virtual Reality, Architectural (Arc ViZ), Augmented Reality
School within a College (SWAC) - HWDSB
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 15
Dates: September to January
Status: Registration open May to September - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to HWDSB students
Learn about our After SWAC program!
College Credit 1: College 101 - Introduction to Post-Secondary Experiences (SSCI10057)
Course Description: Learn what to expect in a college classroom, from note-taking to stress-management.
College Pathways: General Education Elective; applies to a variety of college programs
Career Pathways*: Supports success in college, leading to a wide variety of careers
Mohawk @ School - Computer Programming - St. Jean de Brebeuf
Location: St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School
Number of Students: 25
Dates: September to December
Status: Registration open May to September - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School students
College Credit 1: Programming Fundamentals (COMP10001)
Course Description: Build a foundation for learning and practicing the discipline of Software Engineering and the application of tools and methods to produce and maintain quality software systems. Develop essential skills to create software structures and logic. Develop knowledge and disciplines which are transferrable to any computer-based software problem.
College Pathways: Computer Systems Technology - Software Development, Computer Systems Technician - Network Systems, Computer Systems Technology - Network Engineering and Security Analyst, Computer Systems Technician - Software Support
Career Pathways*: Software Application Developer, Systems/Business Analyst, Database Administrator, Technical Writer, Software Quality Assurance, Network Administrators, Security Analyst/Security Administrators, IT Support Specialists, Technical Support Analyst, Computer Forensics, End User Support, Network Server Administration, Programmer, Web Developer, User Training
Mohawk @ School - Communications
Students earn a Mohawk College credit while they earn their compulsory Grade 12 English credit!
Location: Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School, Bernie Custis Secondary School, and St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School
Number of Students: 75 (25 per school)
Dates: September to December
Status: Registration open May to September - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School, Bernie Custis Secondary School, and St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School students
Open ONLY to students who have not yet earned their compulsory Grade 12 English credit
College Credit 1: Communication D (COMM11040)
Course Description: Communication is an introductory college level English course. Through a variety of assignments, successful students in this course will develop the reading, writing, critical and analytical skills essential to them as communicators in college and upon graduation. This course teaches writing through the critical reading of various fiction and non-fiction material and brings students with basic skills to college level foundational skills.
College Pathways: Satisfies the Communications course requirement in most Mohawk programs
Career Pathways*: Supports success in college, leading to a wide variety of careers
Welding - Bishop Ryan
Location: Mohawk College - Marshall School of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeships (Stoney Creek Campus)
Number of Students: 22
Dates: September to December
Status: Registration open May to September - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School students
College Credit 1: Welding (WELD10029)
Course Description: Students will develop skills in basic oxy acetylene and stick welding.
College Pathways: Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Automation, Quality Engineering Technician - Non Destructive Evaluation (NDE)
Career Pathways*: Mechanical Engineering Technologist, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Mechanic(Millwright), Non-Destructive Testing and Inspection Technician, Quality Assurance/Control Technician
College Credit 2: CAD Concepts 1 (CADM10049)
Course Description: Use files in a CAD environment. Create templates. Access symbol libraries. Create drawings and schematics to appropriate standards. Modify drawings and schematics. Apply the principles of GD&T.
College Pathways: Mechanical Techniques (Welding and Fabrication), Mechanical Techniques (Cabinetry)
Career Pathways*: Welding, Cabinetry
FNMI Studies - Waterdown
Location: Waterdown District High School
Number of Students: 20
Dates: September to December
Status: Registration open May to September - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to Waterdown District High School students
College Credit 1: FNMI Perspectives (INDS10030)
Course Description: Aboriginal & Western Perspectives is an introductory study of First Nations, Inuit and Metis focusing primarily on the Canadian context. Some of the social, economic and political topics include: past and recent history, effects of European arrival on native people and cultures, land claims and treaties, government policy towards First Nations peoples, self‐government and self‐determination and contemporary native issues.
College Pathways: General Arts and Science
Career Pathways*: Can lead to further education in a wide variety of fields, including Technology, Human Services, Social Sciences, Media Studies, and Business
Winter Semester (February to June)
Mohawk Bridge - Health and Wellness
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 53
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open September to February - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
College Credit 1: Developmental Psychology (PSYCSS271)
Course Description: Examine the growth and changes of mental, social and emotional characteristics from cradle to grave, with special emphasis on development of human personality.
College Pathways: Child and Youth Care, Children’s Mental Health, Educational Support, General Education Elective in a variety of programs
Career Pathways*: Child and Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, Educational Assistant
College Credit 2: Introduction to Health & Wellness (HLTH10081)
Course Description: Explore the seven basic dimensions of wellness. The social, intellectual, emotional, occupational, environmental, spiritual and physical components allow for the development of a balanced approach to lifestyle choices. Lifestyle choices have a direct impact on an individual's short and long term health potential. Discuss methods of achieving one's potential in each of the interrelated
College Pathways: Health, Wellness and Fitness
Career Pathways*: Health and Wellness Centres, Private Health Clubs, Fitness Training
Mohawk Bridge - Sustainability
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 53
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open September to February - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
College Credit 1: Introduction to Psychology (PSYCSS156)
Course Description: Explore the scientific study of mental processes and behaviour, including the concepts of normality and abnormality. Investigate the biological basis of human experience, sensation and perception, learning and memory, and the nature of consciousness. Examine personality theories, health and stress, and various psychological disorders, including their etiology and treatments.
College Pathways: Child and Youth Care, Counselling Techniques, Visual Arts - Advanced, General Education Elective; applies to a variety of college programs
Career Pathways*: Child and Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, Artist, Designer; can lead to further education in a wide variety of fields, including Human Services, Social Sciences, Media Studies, and Business
College Credit 2: Environmental Sustainability (SSCI10037)
Course Description: Deconstruct theoretical approaches to environmental sustainability and outline ecological concerns for the planet. Identify and examine the complexity of the environmental problems (population growth, fossil fuel use, water resources, overconsumption, climate change, etc.) that our society faces, both nationally and globally. Describe and critically evaluate sustainable choices (renewable energy, local food sources, telecommuting, policy initiatives, etc.) to address ecological concerns. Analyse how one's consumption habits effects communities globally and determine one's ecological footprint.
College Pathways: General Arts and Science (College Transfer)
Career Pathways*: Can lead to further education in a wide variety of fields, including Human Services, Social Sciences, Media Studies, and Business
Bridge to Community and Health Services
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 20
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open September to February - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
College Credit 1: Introduction to Social Service Worker (HMNS10100)
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the profession of social service work and to the micro, mezzo and macro levels of practice. Social service workers are committed to anti-oppressive practices and working for social justice; therefore, the course examines the social structures that influence people's lives and how various sources and forms of oppression shape individuals, families and communities.
College Pathways: Social Service Worker, Social Service Worker (Intensive)
Career Pathways*: Social Service Workers, Mental Health Workers, Case Managers, Employment Counsellors, Community Workers
College Credit 2: Introduction to Recreation Therapy (RECT10001)
Course Description: Gain an understanding of the philosophical and theoretical foundations of therapeutic recreation, including concepts and models of service delivery. Examine definitions and goals of therapeutic recreation service, client groups served and the process of service delivery. Review Ontario's health care system.
College Pathways: Recreation Therapy
Career Pathways*: Long-Term Care Facilities and Hospitals, Inpatient/Outpatient Rehabilitation Programs, Mental Health Settings, Young Offender Facilities, Municipal Recreation Departments, Day Programs/Day Hospitals, Substance Abuse Treatment Centres, Community-Based Agencies serving people with disabilities, Limited opportunities for placement with children
Mohawk Technology Bridge - Graphic Arts
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 18
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open September to February - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
College Credit 1: Graphic Design Layout 1 (GRAP10155)
Course Description: Produce various single and multi page documents while utilizing the tools used in page layout software. Follow basic character and paragraph formatting, along with basic elements and principles design.
College Pathways: Graphic Design
Career Pathways*: Design, Publishing and Printing Industries, Prepress and Web Services, Advertising and Marketing, Digital Media Industries, Packaging Design, Sign, Screen and Display Companies
College Credit 2: Animation (GRAP10071)
Course Description: Analyze animated films from various eras and styles to give them an understanding of animation process and techniques and an overall appreciation and understanding of the history and current techniques used in the field.
College Pathways: Art and Design Foundations; leads to further education in the Graphic Design and Animation 3D programs
Career Pathways*: Through Graphic Design: Design, Publishing and Printing Industries, Prepress and Web Services, Advertising and Marketing, Digital Media Industries, Packaging Design, Sign, Screen and Display Companies
Through Animation 3D: Animation Production, Gaming Industry, Internet/ Webisode, Advertising/ Promotional, Educational/ Instructional, Virtual Reality, Architectural (Arc ViZ), Augmented Reality
Mohawk Technology Bridge - Trades, Engineering & Design
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 20
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open September to February - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
College Credit 1: Engineering Drawing 1 (CADM MC112)
Course Description: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to prepare assembly and detail drawings, using a two-dimensional CAD system.
College Pathways: Pre-Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Career Pathways*: Mechanical Engineering Technologists
College Credit 2: Mathematics 1 (MATHMA006)
Course Description: This course is intended to develop basic mathematics and algebraic skills as preparation for college level math courses in the Business and Technology Programs. These skills include basic numeric skills and problem solving abilities. Focus on Operations with Numbers, Basic and Intermediate Algebra, Equations and Percents.
College Pathways: General Arts and Science
Career Pathways*: Can lead to further education in a wide variety of fields, including Technology, Human Services, Social Sciences, Media Studies, and Business
Media
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 20
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open September to February - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
College Credit 1: Technical Operations 1 (MCOM10162)
Course Description: Train and operate various equipment in the studio and control room environments.
College Pathways: Broadcasting - Television and Communications Media
Career Pathways*: Post Production Visual and Audio Editing, Corporate and Commercial Video, Production, Sports Mobile/Entertainment Coverage, Videography, Screenwriting, On-Air Broadcast Graphic Design
College Credit 2: Social Journalism Fundamentals (MCOM10104)/Advanced Social Journalism (MCOM10098)
Course Description: Introduce students to the basic tools and concepts of social/citizen online journalism. Those tools include tagging, voting, social bookmarking, RSS feeds and making use of embed codes. It will also provide a survey of contemporary Web 2.0 tools and how they can be applied to social journalism. Create a robust, dynamic and collaborative website for a local community. Students will learn how to "curate" a news experience when citizens are given the online tools and space to cover themselves.
College Pathways: Journalism
Career Pathways*: Digital Media, Print Media, Television and Radio News Editor or On-Air Reporter, Writer or Producer, Multimedia Production, Social Media, Public Relations
Mohawk @ School - Computer Programming - Cathedral
Location: Cathedral High School
Number of Students: 25
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open September to February - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to Cathedral High School students
College Credit 1: Programming Fundamentals (COMP10001)
Course Description: Build a foundation for learning and practicing the discipline of Software Engineering and the application of tools and methods to produce and maintain quality software systems. Develop essential skills to create software structures and logic. Develop knowledge and disciplines which are transferrable to any computer-based software problem.
College Pathways: Computer Systems Technology - Software Development, Computer Systems Technician - Network Systems, Computer Systems Technology - Network Engineering and Security Analyst, Computer Systems Technician - Software Support
Career Pathways*: Software Application Developer, Systems/Business Analyst, Database Administrator, Technical Writer, Software Quality Assurance, Network Administrators, Security Analyst/Security Administrators, IT Support Specialists, Technical Support Analyst, Computer Forensics, End User Support, Network Server Administration, Programmer, Web Developer, User Training
Welding - HWDSB
Location: Mohawk College - Marshall School of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeships (Stoney Creek Campus)
Number of Students: 22
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open September to February - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to HWDSB students
College Credit 1: Welding (WELD10029)
Course Description: Students will develop skills in basic oxy acetylene and stick welding.
College Pathways: Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Automation, Quality Engineering Technician - Non Destructive Evaluation (NDE)
Career Pathways*: Mechanical Engineering Technologist, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Mechanic(Millwright), Non-Destructive Testing and Inspection Technician, Quality Assurance/Control Technician
College Credit 2: CAD Concepts (CADM10049)
Course Description: Use files in a CAD environment. Create templates. Access symbol libraries. Create drawings and schematics to appropriate standards. Modify drawings and schematics. Apply the principles of GD&T.
College Pathways: Mechanical Techniques (Advanced Manufacturing Operations), Mechanical Techniques (Manufacturing Processes), Mechanical Techniques (Welding and Fabrication), Mechanical Techniques (Cabinetry)
Career Pathways*: Manufacturing, Production Framing, Welding, Cabinetry
Automotive - St. Thomas More
Location: St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School
Number of Students: 21
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open September to February - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School students
College Credit 1: Work Practices 1 (MOTP10064)
Course Description: Identify fastener characteristics, interpret shop safety rules, perform measuring calculations and demonstrate the
operation of oxy-acetylene cutting according to accepted trade practices.
College Pathways: Motive Power Fundamentals, Motive Power Technician
Career Pathways*: Automotive Mechanical Installers and Servicers, Motor Vehicle Assemblers, Inspectors and Testers, Automotive Service Technicians
Construction - Westdale
Location: Westdale Secondary School
Number of Students: 20
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open September to February - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to Westdale Secondary School students
College Credit 1: Introduction to Construction (BLDG10016)
Course Description: Get comfortable working with tools on plumbing, carpentry, and electrical projects. This course is great for people looking to build confidence working on home improvement or to discover a career in the skilled trades.
College Pathways: Various; this course is designed to give students experience in a variety of trades, which will help each student decide the best college or apprenticeship pathway for him or her
Career Pathways*: Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical
School within a College (SWAC) - HWDSB
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 15
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open September to February - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to HWDSB students
Learn about our After SWAC program!
College Credit 1: Popular Music and Society (MUSC10114)
Course Description: Interested in learning more about the power of music? This course traces today's popular music back to the roots of rock and roll. You'll also be able to explore and research the influence that your favourite artists have had on popular music and culture.
College Pathways: General Education Elective; applies to a variety of college programs
Career Pathways*: Supports success in college, leading to a wide variety of careers
Mohawk @ School - Communications
Students earn a Mohawk College credit while they earn their compulsory Grade 12 English credit!
Location: Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School, Bernie Custis Secondary School, St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School, Glendale Secondary School, and Westdale Secondary School
Number of Students: 125 (25 per school)
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open September to February - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to students at Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School, Bernie Custis Secondary School, St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School, Glendale Secondary School, or Westdale Secondary School
Open ONLY to students who have not yet earned their compulsory Grade 12 English credit
College Credit 1: Communications D (COMM11040)
Course Description: An introductory college level English course. Through a variety of assignments, develop the reading, writing, critical and analytical skills essential for communicators in college and upon graduation. Teaches writing through the critical reading of various fiction and non-fiction materials and brings students with basic skills to college level foundational skills.
College Pathways: Satisfies the Communications course requirement in most Mohawk programs
Career Pathways*: Supports success in college, leading to a wide variety of careers
FNMI Studies - Strengthening Hamilton’s Aboriginal Education (SHAE)
Location: Hamilton Regional Indian Centre
Number of Students: 20
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open September to February - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to Strengthening Hamilton’s Aboriginal Education (SHAE) students
College Credit 1: FNMI Perspectives (INDS10030)
Course Description: Aboriginal & Western Perspectives is an introductory study of First Nations, Inuit and Metis focusing primarily on the Canadian context. Some of the social, economic and political topics include: past and recent history, effects of European arrival on native people and cultures, land claims and treaties, government policy towards First Nations peoples, self‐government and self‐determination and contemporary native issues.
College Pathways: General Arts and Science
Career Pathways*: Can lead to further education in a wide variety of fields, including Technology, Human Services, Social Sciences, Media Studies, and Business
FNMI Studies - Bishop Ryan
Location: Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School
Number of Students: 20
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open September to February - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to Bishop Ryan Catholic Secondary School students
College Credit 1: The Creative Team (MCOM10079)
Course Description: Participate in the production of a studio-based interview show including: developing the format, writing, production planning, on-camera performance, directing and all other studio production and technical roles.
College Pathways: Broadcasting - Television and Communications Media
Career Pathways*: Post Production Visual and Audio Editing, Corporate and Commercial Video, Production, Sports Mobile/Entertainment Coverage, Videography, Screenwriting, On-Air Broadcast Graphic Design
Dual Credit Rescue - Psychology
Location: Westmount Secondary School
Number of Students: 25
Dates: March to June
Status: Registration open February to March - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Perfect for students who are only one or two credits short of graduating this year!
College Credit: Introduction to Psychology (PSYCSS156)
Course Description: Explore the scientific study of mental processes and behaviour, including the concepts of normality and abnormality. Investigate the biological basis of human experience, sensation and perception, learning and memory, and the nature of consciousness. Examine personality theories, health and stress, and various psychological disorders, including their etiology and treatments.
College Pathways: Child and Youth Care, Visual Arts - Intermediate, General Education Elective; applies to a variety of college programs
Career Pathways*: Child and Youth Worker, Youth Support Worker, Artist, Designer; can lead to further education in a wide variety of fields, including Human Services, Social Sciences, Media Studies, and Business
Dual Credit Rescue - College Prep
Location: HWCDSB School to be determined
Number of Students: 25
Dates: March to June
Status: Registration open February to March - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Perfect for students who are only one or two credits short of graduating this year!
College Credit 1: College 101 - Introduction to Post-Secondary Experiences (SSCI10057)
Course Description: Learn what to expect in a college classroom, from note-taking to stress-management.
College Pathways: General Education Elective; applies to a variety of college programs
Career Pathways*: Supports success in college, leading to a wide variety of careers
FNMI Dual Credit Rescue
Location: Cathedral High School
Number of Students: 25
Dates: March to June
Status: Registration open February to March - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to Cathedral High School students
Perfect for students who are only one or two credits short of graduating this year!
College Credit 1: College 101 - Introduction to Post-Secondary Experiences - Indigenous (SSCI10071)
Includes modifications and components relevant to Indigenous culture
Course Description: Learn what to expect in a college classroom, from note-taking to stress-management.
College Pathways: General Education Elective; applies to a variety of college programs
Career Pathways*: Supports success in college, leading to a wide variety of careers
Summer (July)
Summer Photography
Location: Mohawk College - Fennell Campus
Number of Students: 20
Dates: July
Status: Registration open May to June - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
College Credit 1: Digital Photojournalism (MCOM10134)
Course Description: Photographic assignments develop aesthetic and practical skills for journalists. These skills are then applied to a variety of photojournalistic scenarios.
College Pathways: Journalism
Career Pathways*: Digital Media, Print Media, Television and Radio News Editor or On-Air Reporter, Writer or Producer, Multimedia Production, Social Media, Public Relations
Summer Construction
Location: Mohawk College - Marshall School of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeships (Stoney Creek Campus)
Number of Students: 20
Dates: July
Status: Registration open May to June - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
College Credit 1: Introduction to Construction (BLDG10016)
Course Description: Get comfortable working with tools on plumbing, carpentry, and electrical projects. This course is great for people looking to build confidence working on home improvement or to discover a career in the skilled trades.
College Pathways: Various; this course is designed to give students experience in a variety of trades, which will help each student decide the best college or apprenticeship pathway for him or her
Career Pathways*: Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical
* Please Note: The Career Pathways listed typically require successful completion of a related postsecondary diploma, degree, or apprenticeship and may require further certification. Career Pathways are NOT limited to the options listed here.
OYAP Dual Credit options in Hamilton
