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ADMI SS IO NS H A N D B O O K
2020/2021
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S T A R T YOUR JOURNEY

TABLE OF                 CHAPTER   PAGE    SECTION

CONTENTS
                         01        1-9     PEOPLE

                                   1       —Mission, Vision, Values
                                   2       —Champlain at a Glance
                                   4       —Our Size is Our Strength
                                   5       —Our Indigenous Initiatives
                                   6       —It’s All About Your Success

                         02        10-11   PLACES

                                   10      —Bookstore
                                   11      —George Wallace Library

                         03        12-73   JOURNEY

                                   14      —General Education
                                   20      —Pre-University Programs
                                   58      —Technical Programs

                         04        74-77   EXPERIENCES

                                   74      —Student Life
                                   76      —Intercollegiate Athletics

                         05        78-87   START YOUR JOURNEY

                                   78      —Fees, Financial Aid, Scholarships
                                   79      —How To Apply?
                                   82      —Programs of Study & Admission Requirements
                                   84      —Still Have Questions?
                                   86      —Transportation & Directions
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PEOPLE
           MISSION:
           Champlain Regional College is a public, English-language,
           post-secondary institution that provides pre-university and
           technical college-level education and training, primarily

MISSION,
           in English, to learners in both Regular Day and Continuing
           Education programs. The College, through its unique
           multiregional structure, responds to the needs of diverse
           linguistic and cultural communities and contributes to the

VISION &
           educational and socio-economic development of the regions
           of Quebec served by Champlain – Lennoxville, Champlain –
           St. Lambert and Champlain – St. Lawrence.
           The College is dedicated to fostering the individual success

VALUES
           of its students and their development as well-rounded,
           responsible and informed citizens of the world.

           VISION:
           Passionate in its commitment to students, and inspired by its
           mission and values, Champlain Regional College aspires to:
           Offer unique and innovative high-quality programs and services;
           Graduate students who are recognized for the excellence of the
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           knowledge and skills they have acquired;
           Attract and retain outstanding faculty and staff; and
           Be a learning-centered college.

           VALUES:
           The College values:
           LIFELONG LEARNING for students, faculty and staff through
           personal growth and professional development;
           EXCELLENCE through striving for continuous improvement;
           RESPECT for all individuals, manifested through open
           communications and a commitment to fairness, justice
           and honesty;
           CARING through compassion, courtesy and friendliness and a
           commitment to the wellness of students, faculty and staff;
           COLLABORATION in the achievement of shared goals
           and objectives;
           STEWARDSHIP through the responsible and effective use of
           human, physical, environmental and financial resources;
           A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND TRADITION within and among
           all locations of the College.
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PEOPLE

    CHAMPLAIN
    AT A GLANCE

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    STUDENT POPULATION   Approximately                   Multicultural Environment.
                         3,000 students.

    PROGRAMS OFFERRED    13 x two-year                   5 x three-year
                         pre-university programs.        career programs.

    LANGUAGE             Champlain College is the only
                         English college on the South
                         Shore of Montreal.

    LOCATION             Located on the South Shore
                         of Montreal within a short
                         10-minute walk from the
                         Longueuil Metro station.
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PEOPLE

    OUR SIZE IS                                               OUR INDIGENOUS
    OUR STRENGTH                                              INITIATIVES

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      Champlain College Saint-Lambert offers a unique            Champlain College Saint-Lambert has undertaken         New ideas and course components addressing
    and interesting combination of programs in a college      numerous activities to promote learning and foster Indigenous issues are being incorporated into our
    where our size is our strength. Our friendly, small       awareness of the reconciliation between Indigenous evolving curriculum in the hope that students will
    class sizes encourage effective communication and         and non-Indigenous people through education in be able to:
    critical thinking.                                        support of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
      Our teachers play a vital role in making learning       of Canada. With the support of faculty, staff and a recognize and respect diversity,
    at Champlain College Saint-Lambert an unforgettable       dynamic Community of Practice committee, our
    experience. They will take the time to get to know you,   Champlain Indigenous Student Ambassadors are active be open to individual differences,
    provide you with personal attention and feedback, and     in the community offering support to 1st year students, value Reconciliation and the importance of Truth in
    help you achieve your maximum potential, thereby          planning Indigenous Orientation Retreats and increasing today’s historical context, and
    preparing you for the challenges of university and        intercollegiate partnerships to work with Indigenous become an active contributor to Reconciliation efforts by
    the job market.                                           students from other Cegeps. Pedagogical Day activities engaging in Indigenous Education and Culture.
                                                              such as blanket exercises and visits to Kahnawake
                                                              and the First Nations Adult Education School Council
                                                              continue to promote Indigenous consciousness. The
                                                              George Wallace Library hosts an expanding Truth &
                                                              Reconciliation Collection which can be consulted
                                                              through the Champlain TRC Community of Practice
                                                              link on the Omnivox Portal.
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PEOPLE                                                      1 ST Y E A R S T U D E N T O R I E N T A T I O N :            S T U D E N T A C C E S S C E N TER
                                                                                                                              (ADAPTED SERVICES):
                                                                The First-year Leadership and Integration Program (FLIP)
                                                                welcomes new students to the Champlain College Saint-         The Student Access Center (SAC) offers support to students
                                                                Lambert community by providing resources and activities       who have difficulties and challenges due to medical
                                                                to facilitate a successful transition into college life.      diagnoses that are hindering their academic performance

    IT’S ALL
                                                                                                                              or college experience at Champlain College Saint-Lambert
                                                                All 1 st year students are invited and encouraged to attend
                                                                                                                              and require special accommodations. Once accepted into
                                                                this one-day College Orientation. Students will have the
                                                                                                                              the College students should contact Adapted Services
                                                                opportunity to meet the FLIP team & CSA (Champlain
                                                                                                                              regardless of whether the difficulties they are experiencing
                                                                Student Association) representatives, be introduced to

    ABOUT
                                                                                                                              are permanent or temporary.
                                                                the services of Student Services, meet faculty and better
                                                                understand the demands and expectations of academic           The office supports students with a wide variety of
                                                                courses. They will have the chance to be acquainted with      situations, from medical diagnoses to mental health issues
                                                                Library services and meet an Academic Advisor from            and anxiety disorders, and also includes long term support

    YOUR
                                                                the Registrar ’s office to better understand the ins and      to accompany students with learning disabilities, ADHD,
                                                                outs of the College academic process. The orientation is      Asperger ’s and autism.
                                                                hosted by 2 nd and 3 rd year Champlain students in a social
                                                                                                                              Students should contact the office even if they are being
                                                                and community setting where questions are encouraged
                                                                                                                              followed by a medical, mental health or counselling unit

    SUCCESS
                                                                in hopes of helping newly admitted students to better
                                                                                                                              outside of the College. The help available can include
                                                                understand and appreciate the resources and social
                                                                                                                              support for academic success and also for social integration
                                                                opportunities available to them.
                                                                                                                              and the transition to college life.
                                                                                                                              Contact our office at 450-672-7360 ext. 3444 as early as
                                                                ACADEMIC ADVISING:                                            possible after receiving your acceptance to the College for
                                                                Academic Advisors assist students in a number of areas        general information or to book an appointment.
                                                                related to program progression, course selection, academic
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                                                                During the year, academic advisors invite university
                                                                representatives to the Campus to provide information to
                                                                students about the various programs offered and to answer
                                                                questions concerning admissions to the universities.

       Our goal is your success. Champlain College Saint-
    Lambert provides students with a range of services to
    help support their academic endeavors and personal
    growth. Whether a student needs additional help with
    courses outside the classroom, guidance in choosing
    a career path or wants more information about getting
    involved in Champlain College life, experienced and
    friendly staff are always there to lend a hand. We
    encourage all students to take advantage of the resources
    and supportive services provided by the Registrar’s
    Office, Student Services, the Learning Centre and the
    Library. Students just need to ask and we will assess
    their needs and guide them in the right direction.
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CENTRE DE RESSOURCES EN FRANÇAIS:                                       HEALTH SERVICES:                                                 PERSONAL COUNSELLING:
    Le Centre de ressources en français (CRF) offre aux élèves un service   The College nurse is on campus two days per week and is          Licensed psychotherapists, psychologists and a social
    de coaching individualisé dans le cadre duquel ils devront se fixer,    available to discuss the health concerns of our students in a    worker are available to assist students in identifying and
    avec la personne accompagnatrice, des objectifs à atteindre pour        safe and confidential environment.                               resolving any difficulties which could interfere in the
    améliorer une ou des lacunes en français. Les coaches sont des                                                                           attainment of their goals within the areas of personal,
    élèves provenant des cours de français de niveau avancé.                Services include:                                                career, and life development. This is done through
                                                                             Discussing any health preoccupation, assessing the              understanding, identifying, exploring, and finding different
    The French Resource Centre offers individualized tutoring
                                                                             situation and referring if necessary.                           alternatives to the issue(s) in a confidential manner. They
    for students who are experiencing difficulties in their
                                                                                                                                             also work with students to overcome difficulties associated
    French courses. The French tutors are Champlain students
                                                                                                                                             with mental health and well-being.
    enrolled in advanced level French courses.                               Health counselling for tobacco prevention/cessation,
                                                                             nutrition/fitness, eating disorder, stress and birth control.
                                                                                                                                             CAREER COUNSELLING:
    WRITING CENTRE:                                                          Giving information about/discussing matters of sexuality.
                                                                                                                                             Some students come to Cégep with an idea of what they
    The Writing Centre is run by the English Department in                                                                                   want to do and which career path they want to pursue;
    collaboration with the Learning Centre and offers help with              Teaching about ways to prevent sexually transmitted             but there are many students who are unsure or who feel
    essay writing, reading, oral presentation and the mastery of             infections (STI’s).                                             confused about which path to take. Counsellors are here
    basic English skills. Students can sign up for free drop-in or                                                                           to guide students through this process to help students
    on-going tutoring. The writing tutors are Champlain students                                                                             develop a career plan and explore their options through
                                                                            HOUSING:
    with strong English language skills recommended by their                                                                                 standardized tests, self-reflection, researching careers,
    teachers and enrolled in the ‘English for Writing Tutors’ course.       Our Student Services Department maintains a Housing              online tools, meeting professionals, exploring experiential
                                                                            Registry that will assist you in locating apartments and         opportunities, such as volunteering or workshops, and
                                                                            rooms in the vicinity of the college.                            discussion. Career counselling is done in groups but can
    LEARNING CENTRE:                                                                                                                         lead to individual sessions where necessary.
                                                                            The Housing Registry can be found on our website.
    The Learning Centre provides free academic support
    including peer tutoring, writing assistance, computer
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    and iPad access, reference materials, study tools and
    resources, and links to helpful apps and websites to help               Champlain College takes pride in providing a favourable          A students’ academic performance may be compromised
    its patrons with studying. A network of trained peer tutors             physical and learning environment where academic and             because of a personal issue and / or other factors such as
    provides tutoring and academic support in courses including             personal development can take place hand in hand. Student        time management difficulties, exam/class anxiety and/
    Calculus, Linear Algebra and Methodology. Tutoring services             Services at Champlain has everything to help you continue        or procrastination. Students may also struggle with study
    are arranged on a first-come, first-serve basis through                 your learning outside the classroom, get involved on             skills such as note-taking, organization, preparing for exams
    the Learning Centre. Drop-In services are also available.               campus, find out more about yourself, address your mental        and how to read a textbook. The Student Services staff is
    Visit the Learning Centre for more information.                         health and wellbeing or enhance your college experience.         here to help you through these issues.
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PLACES

              BOOKSTORE                                                    GEORGE
                                                                           WALLACE
                                                                           LIBRARY

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                Students can purchase required textbooks on campus.          Named in honour of George W. Wallace, Champlain
              Online ordering and Book Rental Program is also available.   College Saint-Lambert teacher and Campus Director,
              Visit our bookstore for more information.                    the George Wallace Library and Media Centre is located
                                                                           on the second and third floors of B-Block. Newly
                                                                           renovated, the Library provides ample collaborative group
                                                                           workspace as well as plenty of space for quiet study.
                                                                           With close to 80 computers and wireless connectivity
                                                                           throughout, the Library is the perfect place to come
                                                                           for all your work and information needs.
                                                                             Our Library offers a collection of over 80,000 books,
                                                                           electronic reports, periodicals and government
                                                                           publications. Librarians and technicians provide
                                                                           research assistance in person or via email / MIO.
                                                                           Library staff train students in the basics of research
                                                                           as an integral part of the first level Humanities course.
                                                                           Research help sessions tailored to the needs of specific
                                                                           courses are also available. The library webpage offers
                                                                           a wide range of electronic products, tools and guides
                                                                           accessible both on and off campus including access
                                                                           to the Library Catalogue, online periodical databases,
                                                                           eBook collections as well as the MLA, APA and Chicago
                                                                           Style Guides required for writing bibliographies.
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     PRE-UNIVERSITY                                                                       TE C HNI CAL
     PROGRAMS                                                                             PR O G R AMS
     H E A L TH SCIEN CE        ED U CA TI ON            F IL M & NE W                    NU R SING
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     CO M P UTER SCIEN CE       P S YCH OLOG Y           L A W A ND C IV IL IZ A T IO N   SPO R T M A R KET ING &
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     GE NE RAL SOCIAL           W ORLD S TU D I ES                                        E NT R E PR E N EU RSHIP
     SCI E NCE OPT ION          OP TI ON                                                  O PT IO N
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     CO M M E R CE              L A NG UA G E &                                           T O U R IS M
     O P TIO N                  CUL TURE OPTION                                           M A NA G E M E NT
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     CRIM INOLOGY               D I G I TA L A RTS &                                      C O M PU T E R SC IENC E
     O P TIO N                  N EW M ED I A OP TI ON                                    T E C H NO L O GY
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                                                                                                 CHOSING AN EDUCATIONAL PATH:
                                                                                                                                                                                                           JOB
                                                                                                                                                                                                        M A R KET

                                                                                                                                           UNIVERSITY
                                                                                                                                             STUDIES

                                    GENERAL
                                   EDUCATION                                                                                           ✓ D I P LÔ M E D ’ É T U D E S
                                                                                                                                        COLLÉGIALES (DEC)
                                                                                                                                                                                             ✓ D I P LÔ M E D’ÉTUDES
                                                                                                                                                                                              C O L L É G I A L E S (DEC)

                                                                                                                                                                   REQUIRED ASSESSMENTS
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     WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE GENERAL                          BREAKDOWN OF THE GENERAL
     EDUCATION COMPONENT?                                        EDUCATION COMPONENT:

       Regardless of which educational path you choose
     to follow, you will take both program-specific courses         English      →   4 Courses
     and general education courses. General Education is
     an essential component directly linked to the three
     main goals of college education:                                                                                           PROGRAM-                                  GENERAL                                      PROGRAM-
                                                                    French       →   2 Courses                                  SPECIFIC                                 EDUCATION                                     SPECIFIC
                                                                                                                                 COURSES                                  COURSES                                       COURSES
       To educate students to live responsibly in society.

       To help students integrate cultural knowledge into         Humanities     →   3 Courses
       their studies.

       To help students master language as a tool for thought,
       communication and openness to the world.                     Physical         3 Courses
                                                                                 →
                                                                   Education
       Your English, French, Humanities, Physical Education
       and Complementary courses are designed to help you
       develop competencies associated with these goals.
                                                                 Complementary   →   2 Courses
                                                                                                                                        PRE-UNIVERSITY                                           C A R E E R / T ECHNICAL
                                                                                                                                           PROGRAMS                                                      P R O G RAMS
ENGLISH COURSES:                                                 HUMANITIES COURSES:                                             FRENCH COURSES:                                                                 P H Y S I C A L E D U C A T I O N COURSES:
     At the start of their program, students are all placed in the    The Humanities courses are developed around three major         In order to function successfully in the Quebec society, the                    The three Physical Education courses of the General
                                                                      themes – Knowledge, Worldviews and Ethics. Students             General Education prescribes that all students must complete                    Education component aim at getting students to develop
     — Introduction to College Literature course, which
                                                                      must take one course from each of these categories.             two French as a Second Language courses. The first, is a                        an active and healthy lifestyle.
     introduces them to thinking, talking and writing about
                                                                                                                                      general course common to all programs. Students are placed
     literature at the college level. Upon successful completion      — Knowledge                                                                                                                                     The 101 course involves identifying the role that certain
                                                                                                                                      in one of four levels according to their highschool grades:
     of this course students go on to studying:                                                                                                                                                                       lifestyle behaviours, such as regular physical activity, good
                                                                      Courses in this group examine ways of knowing, ways of
                                                                                                                                      602-100-MQ         Français de base I*                                          nutrition and stress management, play in the pursuit of
     — Literary Genres                                                assessing knowledge and truth and the difference between
                                                                                                                                      602-101-MQ         Langue française et communication                            optimal health and well-being. Students will examine the
                                                                      knowledge and belief. Students will begin to understand
     The objective of Literary Genres courses is to enable                                                                            602-102-MQ         Langue française et culture                                  health and wellness effects derived from participation in
                                                                      how knowledge can be organized, analyzed and related to
     students to apply a critical approach to the study of literary                                                                   602-103-MQ         Français et littérature                                      regular physical activity and will explore the effects of
                                                                      historical context. Students will consider how knowledge is
     genres. Students will learn to recognize literary genres and                                                                                                                                                     their current lifestyle habits.
                                                                      used to restrict or contribute to the progress of a society     The second French course is tied to the student’s
     their conventions. Successful students will understand a
                                                                                                                                      field of study.                                                                 The 102 course is skills-oriented. Each student will be
     work’s relationship to literary and historical context.          — Worldviews
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      expected to analyze the factors that contribute to the
                                                                                                                                      Students who completed high-school outside Quebec
     — Literary Themes                                                A worldview touches every aspect of a person’s life. A                                                                                          acquisition of skills to be a successful participant in their
                                                                                                                                      will be evaluated and placed on an individual basis.
                                                                      worldview may be common to an entire civilization or                                                                                            chosen activity. Using a problem-solving approach, the
     The objective of the Literary Themes courses is to enable
                                                                      historical period, or specific to a particular social group                                                                                     student will conduct a personal analysis of her/his
     students to apply a critical approach to the study of
                                                                      or philosophical outlook. Courses in this group examine                                                                                         knowledge and abilities, establish personal goals, and plan
     literary themes. Students will learn to recognize a work’s                                                                       * Students whose knowledge of the language is insufficient will be required
                                                                      how ideas, values and experiences inherent in a worldview                                                                                       strategies leading to the improvement of those skills.
     literary themes, cultural context and value system.                                                                              to take a non-credit qualifying course, 602-009, before enrolling in 602-100.
                                                                      influence an individual’s understanding of the world Students
     Students will analyze a text from a thematic perspective.                                                                                                                                                        The 103 course addresses the competency of
                                                                      will analyze and compare the central ideas of two or more
     — Program Specific - Block B                                                                                                                                                                                     designing and managing a personal activity program
                                                                      worldviews with the goal of understanding how worldviews
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      that incorporates healthy lifestyle choices. This course
     The objective of the Block B courses is to enable students       both reflect and shape societies.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      contributes to the development of responsible behaviours
     to communicate in forms appropriate to specific programs.        — Humanities Block-B - Program Specific                                                                                                         leading to the promotion and improvement of health.
     Students will learn to recognize how facts and arguments                                                                                                                                                         The learning situation will require the application of
                                                                      Courses in this group require students to examine
     are organized in different disciplines. Students will learn to                                                                                                                                                   fundamental knowledge and experiences acquired in the
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     develop their own ideas into arguments, to organize them                                                                                                                                                         101 and 102 Physical Education courses. The student
                                                                      responsibility. A number of theories and principles of
     and to edit their work.                                                                                                                                                                                          will explore a variety of health-related activities and be
                                                                      ethical decision making are introduced. Students are
                                                                      required to consider opposing sides of issues related                                                                                           responsible for choosing, performing and scheduling
                                                                      to their program of study by applying ethical theories.                                                                                         activities appropriate to meet personal needs, interests
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      and abilities.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      To respond to students’ diverse interests, motivations and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      abilities, Champlain Saint-Lambert offers a wide range
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      of courses – downhill skiing, snowboarding, waterfront
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      activities, basketball, badminton, total body conditioning,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      soccer, hiking, volleyball, ice-hockey, tennis, yoga, weight
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      training, canoe camping and etc.
COMPLEMENTARY COURSES
     Complementary courses give students the opportunity to explore
     academic fields and topics outside of their program of study.
     Students can choose two among a wide variety of courses,
     such as:

       → A World of Cities                                              → Sociology: An Introduction to Social Life

       → Astronomy                                                      → Spanish I

       → Based on a True Story? Popular Culture & the Past              → Storytelling with Still Photography

       → Behind the Camera: Introduction to Photography                 → Studio Art Workshop / Introduction to Artistic Practices

       → Behind the Camera: TV Studio Workshop                          → The Language of Food Culture: Italy

       → Biological Perspectives on Sex                                 → Writing for Journalism

       → Biology: Sharing the Environment

       → Chemistry and the Environment

       → Computer Applications for Commerce

       → Creative Images with Photoshop

       → Creative Writing
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       → Cultivating Creativity Online and Beyond

       → How to Get the Most Bang for Your Travel Dollar

       → Indigenous People and Globalization

       → Introduction to Film Studies

       → Introduction to Forensic Science

       → Italian I

       → Meaning and Life’s Problems: Exploring Philosophy

       → Money Skills and Consumer Economics

       → Music: Back and Forth from Jazz to Rap to Techno

       → NewsActivist

       → Nutrition and Health Management

       → Political Science: Politics and Society

       → Psychology: Introduction to Social Sciences

       → Public Speaking for Beginners                                For detailed course descriptions please see the
                                                                      course catalogue:
       → Self-Help Strategies for College Students                    champlainonline.com/champlainweb/students/course-calendar/
SCIENCE OPTIONS
     JOURNEY

                              HEALTH SCIENCE
                              PURE & APPLIED
                                 SCIENCE                          SCIENCE PROGRAM (200.B0)

               ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

                 The two-year pre-university Science Program prepares               listening to lectures and more time participating in group
               you for university admission to various Science Programs.            activities and studying relevant cases. In Chemistry,
20             At Champlain, we have found that the best way for                    you have the opportunity to put into practice what you       21

               students to succeed is by making them part of the                    learn thanks to a major lab component in each course.
               courses they take and giving them the opportunity to                 In Physics, option courses that are relevant to trends in
               study scientific problems the way professional scientists            science and engineering are added to the curriculum.
               do. In Biology, this means that you spend less time

               APPLICATION DEADLINE:

               March 1 st for the Fall Semester
               November 1 st for the Winter Semester
               MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:

               Quebec Secondary School Diploma or a level of education that is deemed equivalent by the College.

               PREREQUISITES:

               Mathematics TS 5 or SN 5, Secondary 5 Chemistry, Secondary 5 Physics
JOURNEY

     FACILITIES:                                                    OFF-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES:
     The Chemistry Department has four fully equipped               Studying and understanding the various ecological systems
     labs. The labs are furnished with laptop computers and         in our environment is an important aspect of our Biology
22   the latest data acquisition tools. Students can see the        labs. Environmental studies at Champlain College Saint-        23
     relationship between the equipment and the results in          Lambert provide students with the benefits of experiencing
     real time. Other equipment includes an Atomic Absorption       light field work during their studies which focuses on the
     Spectrophotometer, Ultra Violet/Visible Spectrophotometer,     analysis of water from the St. Lawrence River. It allows our
     a Gas Chromatograph, two Infrared Spectrophotometers and       students to become aware of, and understand, problems
     three Rotary Evaporators used in organic chemistry to gently   dealing with pollution and sustainability. Students are also
     remove solvents from samples through evaporation. Students     given other opportunities to observe life outside of the
     will be exposed to a “hands-on” approach in the lab.           lab during structured activities and data collection at the
                                                                    Botanical Gardens and the Biodôme opening their eyes to
     The Physics Department has four fully equipped labs,
                                                                    the similarities and differences observed in the diverse
     three of which are used by students to perform standard
                                                                    living world.
     experiments and one which is used for special projects.
     The labs are equipped with the latest in computerized tools
     for data collection and analysis that will enhance your
     experimental skills. Each lab workstation is equipped with     SCIENCE OPTIONS – HEALTH SCIENCE OR
     a computer as well as sophisticated sensors and data-          PURE & APPLIED SCIENCE:
     acquisition devices that allow you to immediately see the
     outcome of your work.                                          Champlain College offers two distinct streams of scientific
                                                                    study: Health Science and Pure & Applied Science. Each
     Students in the Biology Department have hands-on               stream gives students a solid foundation in biology,
     experience with new equipment such as compound                 chemistry, mathematics, and physics. The Health Science
     and stereo-microscopes, gel electrophoresis units and          option includes additional instruction in biology and
     thermocyclers for gene amplification techniques. Labs          chemistry to better prepare graduates for university study
     provide the learners with the opportunity to handle live       in programs such as medicine and health science research.
     specimens such as fruit flies in genetic studies, pond         Those enrolled in Pure & Applied have more flexibility
     microbes in ecological assessments, mammalian dissections      in their studies and are able to choose from amongst a
     to explore and compare other forms of life to the human        selection of additional science credits to better suit their
     body, and delicate manipulations using aseptic technique       academic ambitions.
     of plant tissue while exploring tissue culture methods.
HEALTH SCIENCE – SEMESTER BREAKDOWN :                                                                                 PURE & APPLIED SCIENCE – SEMESTER BREAKDOWN:

     SEMESTER 1                                                 SEMESTER 2                                                 SEMESTER 1                                                 SEMESTER 2

     1   Calculus I                                             1   Calculus II                                            1   Calculus I                                             1   Calculus II
     2   General Chemistry I                                    2   General Chemistry II                                   2   General Chemistry I                                    2   General Chemistry II
     3   Mechanics                                              3   Waves, Optics & Modern Physics                         3   Mechanics                                              3   Waves, Optics & Modern Physics
     4   English                                                4   English                                                4   English                                                4   English
     5   Humanities                                             5   Humanities                                             5   Humanities                                             5   Humanities
     6   French                                                 6   Complementary                                          6   French                                                 6   Physical Education
     7   Physical Education                                     7   Physical Education                                     7   Complementary

     SEMESTER 3                                                 SEMESTER 4                                                 SEMESTER 3                                                 SEMESTER 4

     1   General Biology I                                      1   General Biology II                                     1   General Biology I                                      1   Option Course
     2   Organic Chemistry I                                    2   Linear Algebra                                         2   Linear Algebra                                         2   Option Course
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     3   Electricity & Magnetism                                3   One Option Course                                      3   Electricity & Magnetism                                3   Option Course
     4   English                                                4   English                                                4   English                                                4   English
     5   Humanities                                             5   French                                                 5   Humanities                                             5   French
     6   Complementary                                          6   Physical Education                                     6   Complementary                                          6   Physical Education
                                                                                                                           7   Physical Education

     THE HEALTH SCIENCE OPTION CAN TAKE Y O U :                                                                            THE PURE & APPLIED OPTION CAN TAKE YOU:
     Dietetics — Pharmacy — Optometry — Biology — Forensics — Nursing — Nutrition — Biochemistry — Education — Dentistry   Agronomy — Chemical Engineering — Architecture — Mathematics (B.Sc.) — Agriculture — Chemistry — Forestry — Physics
     — Microbiology & Immunology — Biotechnology — Chemistry — Occupational Therapy — Veterinary Medicine —                (B.Sc.) — Engineering — Computer Science — Geology
     Psychology (B.Sc.) — Physiotherapy — Experimental Medicine
JOURNEY                                                                                                                            SEMESTER BREAKDOWN:

                                                                                                                                        SEMESTER 1                                                    SEMESTER 2

                                                                                                                                        1   Calculus I                                                1    Calculus II
                                                                                                                                        2   Mechanics                                                 2    Waves, Optics & Modern Physics
                                                                                                                                        3   Introduction to Programming                               3    Data Structures and Object

                             COMPUTER                                                                                                   4   English                                                        Oriented Programming
                                                                                                                                        5   Humanities                                                4    English
                                                                                                                                                                                                      5    Humanities

                            SCIENCE AND
                                                                                                                                        6   Physical Education
                                                                                                                                                                                                      6    French

                            MATHEMATICS                 S CIENCE PROGRAM (200.C0)
                                                                                                                                        SEMESTER 3                                                    SEMESTER 4

                                                                                                                                        1   Program Development in a                                  1    Discrete Mathematics
                                                                                                                                            Graphical Environment                                     2    Linear Algebra
26                                                                                                                                      2   General Chemistry                                         3    Integrative Project in Computer                           27
     ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
                                                                                                                                        3   Electricity & Magnetism                                        Science and Mathematics
       This program will allow graduates to pursue studies in               The innovative computer science courses in this program     4   English                                                   4    English
     the exciting and ever growing field of Computer Science.             will give you the chance to take your skills, interests and   5   Humanities                                                5    French
     As a pre-university program, students are also able to               passion for computers and technology and turn them
                                                                                                                                        6   Complementary                                             6    Complementary
     enter university programs in Mathematics, Actuarial                  into an exciting base for academic studies. Students will
     Sciences, Computer Gaming, Information Systems as                    use a program approach to present scientific solutions        7   Physical Education                                        7    Physical Education
     well as traditional fields of study in both engineering              to problems using math, chemistry and physics. While
     and sciences.                                                        studying Computer Science and Mathematics you will
                                                                          combine science and computer technology courses.

     APPLICATION DEADLINE:

     March 1 st for the Fall Semester                                                                                                   IN THIS PROGRAM, YOU WILL LEARN TO:

     MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:                                                                                                   Interpret and evaluate solutions and theories — Take a systematic approach to problem solving — Use information
                                                                                                                                        and communications technologies to solve problems in a scientific context — Conduct research and carry out projects
     Quebec Secondary School Diploma or a level of education that is deemed equivalent by the College.
                                                                                                                                        pertaining to situations, problems or issues by drawing on several fields of knowledge — Learn to work individually and as
     PREREQUISITES:                                                                                                                     part of a team — Develop personal abilities in analysis and reasoning — Conduct a comprehensive assessment in the area
                                                                                                                                        of computer science and mathematics
     Mathematics TS 5 or SN 5, Secondary 5 Chemistry, Secondary 5 Physics
JOURNEY

                            GENERAL SOCIAL
                            SCIENCE OPT ION             SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAM (300.A0)

               ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

                 The general option of the Social Science program           a particular subject or area of study. It provides you
               allows students the greatest amount of flexibility when      with a strong background in the seven social science
               selecting social science courses. It allows you to explore   disciplines that will allow you to pursue studies in
               the social sciences before making a commitment to            many programs at university.
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               APPLICATION DEADLINE:

               March 1 st for the Fall Semester
               November 1 st for the Winter Semeter
               MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:
               Quebec Secondary School Diploma or a level of education that is deemed equivalent by the College.
JOURNEY                                                                                                                            SEMESTER BREAKDOWN:

                                                                                                                                        SEMESTER 1                                                  SEMESTER 2

                                                                                                                                        1     Western Civilization                                  1   Quantitative Methods
                                                                                                                                        2     Introduction to Psychology                            2   Macroeconomics
                                                                                                                                        3     Level I Concentration Course                          3   Level I Concentration Course
                                                                                                                                        4     Level I Concentration Course                          4   Level II Concentration Course
                                                                                                                                        5     English                                               5   English
                                                                                                                                        6     Humanities                                            6   Humanities
                                                                                                                                        7     Physical Education                                    7   French
                                                                                                                                                                                                    8   Complementary

     OUR TEACHERS ARE DEDICATED:                                      IN THIS PROGRAM, YOU WILL LEARN TO:
                                                                                                                                        SEMESTER 3                                                  SEMESTER 4
     The Social Science teachers work together with students
     to discuss, examine and debate current social issues and          Communicate ideas clearly in written and oral formats.           1     Introduction to Methodology                           1   Integration Seminar in the Social Sciences
30   to ensure that students are well prepared for university.                                                                          2     Level II Concentration Course                         2   Level II Concentration Course                31
                                                                       Work effectively as a member of a group.

                                                                       Use strategies that allow you to reach your short                3     Level II Concentration Course                         3   Level II Concentration Course
                                                                       and long-term goal.                                              4     English                                               4   Level II Concentration Course
     THE LEARNING IS DYNAMIC:
     In addition to traditional class lectures, teachers use a wide    Develop comprehensive research skills.                           5     Humanities                                            5   English
     variety of teaching methods to keep classes interesting and                                                                        6     French                                                6   Complementary
     dynamic. Multimedia, computer simulations, sources from           Mathematics is available to students who want to meet
     current events and the news, and debating are all part of         certain university program entrance requirements. Some           7     Physical Education                                    7   Physical Education
     teaching and learning at Champlain College.                       restrictions may apply.

     STRUCTURED AND ORGANIZED:                                        WHERE THIS PROGRAM CAN TAKE YOU:
     Teaching in our Social Science program is structured             Communications — Geography — Religion — Education
     to ensure that courses complement each other. This               (Including Physical Education) — English — Sociology —
     coherence assures that what you are learning is both             Specialized Writing (Economics, History, Politics) — Industrial
     practical and purposeful while preparing you for university      Resources — History — Law — Foreign Affairs — Anthropology
     studies. Social Science is the study of human behaviour          — Journalism — Philosophy — Social Work — Public Affairs —
     and social phenomena through the use of a wide variety           Literature — Political Science                                    CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL I OR LEVEL II CONCENTRATION COURSES FROM:
     of both qualitative and quantitative methods. Social
     Science involves many bodies of knowledge including
     anthropology, economics, geography, history, political                                                                                 → Anthropology                    → Biology                           → Business
     science, psychology and sociology. Through a variety
     of courses, students will have the opportunity to study                                                                                → Economics                       → Geography                         → History
     human interactions with other individuals, groups,
     institutions, cultures and societies using the tools and
                                                                                                                                            → Sociology                       → Political Science                 → Psychology
     methods of a social scientist.
JOURNEY

                                             COMMERCE
                                              OPTION    SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAM (300.A0)

               ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

                 The Commerce option of the Social Science                 approach offers students the opportunity to study
               program is a two-year pre-university program for            history, psychology, and at least one other discipline
               students interested in pursuing careers in commerce,        providing the strong social science background sought
               business administration, international business, law,       by universities. Students will benefit from working in a
               computer science and more. The Commerce option              team environment fostering academic excellence. An
               provides students with the required mathematics,            international component will convey an understanding
32             business, economics and computer literacy courses           of the impact of culture on commerce and trade in a        33
               required for university admission. The multi-disciplinary   global market.

               APPLICATION DEADLINE:

               March 1 st for the Fall Semester
               November 1 st for the Winter Semester
               MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:
               Quebec Secondary School Diploma or a level of education that is deemed equivalent by the College.

               PREREQUISITES
               Mathematics TS 5 or SN 5.
SEMESTER BREAKDOWN:

                                                                                                                           SEMESTER 1                                          SEMESTER 2

                                                                                                                           1    Calculus I                                     1   Calculus II
                                                                                                                           2    Macroeconomics                                 2   Western Civilization
                                                                                                                           3    Fundamentals of Business                       3   Introduction to Accounting
                                                                                                                           4    Level I Concentration Course                   4   Quantitative Methods
                                                                                                                           5    English                                        5   English
                                                                                                                           6    Humanities                                     6   Humanities
                                                                                                                           7    Physical Education                             7   French

                                                                                                                           SEMESTER 3                                          SEMESTER 4
     UNIQUE FEATU RES ABOUT THE PROGRAM:                           WHERE THIS PROGRAM CAN TAKE YOU:                        1    Microeconomics                                 1   Integration Seminar in the Social Sciences
     The largest number of students in a specialized option        Market Research — Company Secretary — Capital Markets   2    Introduction to Methodology                    2   Linear Algebra
     in the Social Science Program at Saint-Lambert.               Manager — Economist — MBA — Stock Trader — Chartered
34
                                                                   Accountant — Investment Banker — Cost Accountant —      3    Introduction to Psychology                     3   Business Course:                             35
     The first stepping-stone to obtaining a Bachelor of
     Commerce or Bachelor of Economics degree at university.       Financial Analyst — Insurance & Risk Management —       4    Complementary Course:                              Marketing or Commercial Law
     Leads to future studies and careers in such areas             Tax Auditor                                                  Computer Applications For Commerce             4   English
     as Commerce, Economics, Journalism, Engineering,                                                                      5    English                                        5   French
     International Business, Law, and Computer Science.
                                                                                                                           6    Humanities                                     6   Complementary
                                                                                                                           7    Physical Education                             7   Physical Education
     SKILLS ACQUIRED IN THE PROGRAM:

     Communicate ideas clearly in both written and oral formats.

     Develop comprehensive research skills.

     Work both independently and as a vital member of a group.

     Develop managerial skills.

     Develop strategies to reach short and long-term goals.

     Build confidence and focus on success.

                                                                                                                           CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL I OR LEVEL II CONCENTRATION COURSES FROM:

                                                                                                                               → Anthropology                    → Biology                          → Business

                                                                                                                               → Geography                       → Sociology                        → Political Science
JOURNEY                                                                                                               SEMESTER BREAKDOWN:
START YOUR JOURNEY

                                                                                                                                           SEMESTER 1                                                     SEMESTER 2

                                                                                                                                           1     Complementary Course:                                    1   Quantitative Methods
                                                                                                                                                 Introduction to Forensic Science                         2   Introduction to Anthropology
                                                                                                                                           2     Introduction to Psychology                               3   Sociology of Deviance, Law & Society
                                                                                                                                           3     Introduction to Sociology                                4   Psychological Development of
                                                                                                                                           4     Western Civilization                                         Criminal Behaviour
                                                                                                                                           5     English                                                  5   Level I Concentration Course

                                           CRIMINOLOGY                                                                                     6
                                                                                                                                           7
                                                                                                                                                 Humanities
                                                                                                                                                 Physical Education
                                                                                                                                                                                                          6
                                                                                                                                                                                                          7
                                                                                                                                                                                                              English
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Humanities

                                              OPTION
                                                                                                                                                                                                          8   French

                                                              S O C I A L SCIENCE PROGRAM (300.A0)

                                                                                                                                           SEMESTER 3                                                     SEMESTER 4

36                                                                                                                                         1     Abnormal Psychology & Criminal Behaviour                 1   Macroeconomics                               37
                     ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
                                                                                                                                           2     Introduction to Methodology                              2   History of Crime & Punishment
                        The Criminology option of the Social Science program        Career opportunities for Criminology students          3     Introduction to Forensic Anthropology: CSI               3   Sociology of Gender, Race & Justice
                     is intended to give students a background that permits      include: corrections, probation, law enforcement,         4     English                                                  4   Integration Seminar in The Social Sciences
                     them to apply to many fields of study at university.        private policing, law reform or rehabilitation programs   5     Humanities                                               5   English
                     This multi-disciplinary option is ideal for students        – but only after university studies. Students may also
                                                                                 pursue possibilities in journalism, administrative and    6     French                                                   6   Complementary
                     wanting to explore studies in anthropology, criminology,
                     psychology or sociology. Criminology option students        research positions within the criminal justice system,    7     Physical Education                                       7   Physical Education
                     may pursue studies in law; however, this is not intended    or work in policy setting and application in social and
                     to be a pre-law program.                                    judicial agencies.

                     APPLICATION DEADLINE:                                                                                                 CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL I CONCENTRATION COURSES FROM:

                     March 1 st for the Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                               → Biology                            → Business                          → Calculus
                     MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:
                                                                                                                                               → Geography                          → Political Science
                     Quebec Secondary School Diploma or a level of education that is deemed equivalent by the College.
JOURNEY                                                                                                                   SEMESTER BREAKDOWN:
START YOUR JOURNEY

                                                                                                                                               SEMESTER 1                                              SEMESTER 2

                                                                                                                                               1     Western Civilization                              1   Child & Adolescent Psychology
                                                                                                                                               2     Introduction to Psychology                        2   Macroeconomics
                                                                                                                                               3     Introduction to Anthropology                      3   Sociology of Education

                                                   EDUCATION
                                                                                                                                               4     Introduction to Sociology                         4   Quantitative Methods
                                                                                                                                               5     English                                           5   English
                                                                                                                                               6     French                                            6   Humanities

                                                     OPTION    S O C I A L SCIENCE PROGRAM (300.A0)
                                                                                                                                               7     Physical Education                                7   Complementary

                     ABOUT THE PROGRAM:                                                                                                        SEMESTER 3                                              SEMESTER 4

                                                                                     such as racism and sexism, to determine their impact      1     Introduction to Methodology                       1   Integration Seminar in the Social Sciences
                       The Education option of the Social Science Program is
                     intended for students considering a career in teaching          on students, schools and society. Feasible solutions      2     Myth of Race & Reality of Racism                  2   Level II Concentration Course
38                   or other fields related to education. This option offers        will be discussed.                                        3     World Geography                                   3   Level II Concentration Course                39

                     students a firm grounding in several social science           This social science foundation will give you a formidable   4     English                                           4   Level II Concentration Course
                     disciplines relevant to education specifically, anthropology,
                                                                                 background from which to pursue your teaching training        5     Humanities                                        5   English
                     psychology and sociology.                                   courses at university. You will get a preview of what
                                                                                                                                               6     French                                            6   Humanities
                       The Education option will offer you many different learning to become a teacher may entail, which will
                     ways of looking at education. It will give you a behind the also help you solidify or modify your goals.                  7     Complementary                                     7   Physical Education
                     scenes look at schools, teaching and related concerns.                                                                    8     Physical Education
                                                                                   While the Education option focuses on schooling,
                     You will examine education broadly to see how it fits with it also provides an excellent preparation for any Arts
                     the rest of society and its connection with the labour program at university. The social science perspectives
                     force. You will look at schools from the perspective of and analytical and writing skills you acquire will be
                     the classroom and student-teacher interaction. You profitable regardless of the path you choose.
                     will gain an understanding of students’ psychological
                     development. You will study various social problems

                     APPLICATION DEADLINE:                                                                                                     CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL II CONCENTRATION COURSES FROM:

                     March 1 st for the Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                                   → Anthropology                       → Economics                  → Geography
                     MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:
                                                                                                                                                   → History                            → Psychology                 → Sociology
                     Quebec Secondary School Diploma or a level of education that is deemed equivalent by the College.
JOURNEY                                                                                                                    SEMESTER BREAKDOWN:

                                                                                                                                SEMESTER 1                                               SEMESTER 2

                                                                                                                                1     Introduction to Psychology                         1   Quantitative Methods
                                                                                                                                2     Level I Concentration Course                       2   Western Civilization
                                                                                                                                3     Level I Concentration Course                       3   Level II Psychology Course
                                                                                                                                4     English                                            4   Level II Concentration Course
                                                                                                                                5     Humanities                                         5   English
                                                                                                                                6     French                                             6   Humanities

                             PSYCHOLOGY                                                                                         7     Complementary                                      7
                                                                                                                                                                                         8
                                                                                                                                                                                             Complementary
                                                                                                                                                                                             Physical Education

                               OPTION         S O C I A L SCIENCE PROGRAM (300.A0)                                              SEMESTER 3                                               SEMESTER 4

                                                                                                                                1     Human Biology                                      1   Statistics
40   ABOUT THE PROGRAM:                                                                                                         2     Level II Psychology Course                         2   Integration Seminar in the Social Sciences   41

                                                                                                                                3     Introduction to Methodology                        3   Level II Concentration Course
       The field of psychology investigates the mysteries            This option is for the students who are interested in
     of the human mind and resulting behaviour. Students           furthering their studies in Psychology at the university     4     Macroeconomics                                     4   Level II Concentration Course
     intrigued by what influences behaviour, how it is modified,   level. As part of the Social Science Program, the Psy-       5     English                                            5   English
     and the therapies employed to do so, will have their          chology option satisfies the requirements for most           6     Humanities                                         6   French
     curiosity rewarded in the Psychology option. Students         Bachelor of Arts university programs. Students considering
                                                                                                                                7     Physical Education                                 7   Physical Education
     will be introduced to the fundamentals of psychology,         careers in fields such as counselling, communication,
     while also giving them the freedom to explore several         social work, human relations and public relations could
     specialized fields including, but not limited to: sports      benefit from expanding their knowledge of psychology.
     psychology, developmental psychology, human sexuality           Students who complete this option may also apply to
     and social psychology. At the same time students will         university programs such as Anthropology, Sociology,
     acquire core social science and research methodology          History, Education and even Law.
     skills preparing them for eventual university study.

     APPLICATION DEADLINE:                                                                                                      CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL I OR LEVEL II CONCENTRATION COURSES FROM:

     March 1 st for the Fall Semester
                                                                                                                                    → Anthropology                 → Business            → Economics                   → Geography
     MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:
                                                                                                                                    → History                      → Political Science   → Psychology                  → Sociology
     Quebec Secondary School Diploma or a level of education that is deemed equivalent by the College.
JOURNEY

                               WORLD STUD IES
                                  OPTION                SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAM (300.A0)

               ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

                  The World Studies option of the Social Science program   international relations. The option focuses on building
               is designed to prepare you for university studies with      a solid foundation in the social sciences, particularly
               an international focus. It will lead to an understanding    in world geography, 21st century history, international
               of the world’s diverse communities and of the cultural,     economics and international politics.
               economic and political implications of achieving closer

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               APPLICATION DEADLINE:

               March 1 st for the Fall Semester
               MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:
               Quebec Secondary School Diploma or a level of education that is deemed equivalent by the College.

               PREREQUISITES FOR WORLD STUDIES WITH MATH
               Mathematics TS 5 or SN 5
WORLD STUDIES WITH MATH OPTION – SE M E S T E R B R E A K D O W N :                                                 WORLD STUDIES WITHOUT MATH OPTION – SEMESTER BREAKDOWN:

     SEMESTER 1                                                        SEMESTER 2                                        SEMESTER 1                                              SEMESTER 2

     1   Introduction to Political Science                             1    Introduction to Psychology                   1    Introduction to Political Science                  1   Introduction to Psychology
     2   Calculus I                                                    2    Calculus II                                  2    Western Civilization                               2   Introduction to Anthropology
     3   World Geography                                               3    Quantitative Methods                         3    World Geography                                    3   Macroeconomics
     4   Western Civilization                                          4    Macroeconomics                               4    English                                            4   Quantitative Methods
     5   English                                                       5    English                                      5    Humanities                                         5   English
     6   Humanities                                                    6    Humanities                                   6    French                                             6   Humanities
     7   Physical Education                                            7    Physical Education                           7    Physical Education                                 7   Complementary
                                                                                                                                                                                 8   Physical Education

     SEMESTER 3                                                        SEMESTER 4                                        SEMESTER 3                                              SEMESTER 4

     1   Introduction to Methodology                                   1    Integration Seminar in the Social Sciences   1    Introduction to Methodology                        1   International Economics
     2   Linear Algebra                                                2    International Economics                      2    Twentieth Century History                          2   International Politics
44   3   Microeconomics                                                3    International Politics                       3    Level II Concentration Course                      3   Integration Seminar in the Social Sciences   45

     4   English                                                       4    English                                      4    Level II Concentration Course                      4   Level II Concentration Course
     5   Humanities                                                    5    French                                       5    English                                            5   English
     6   French                                                        6    Complementary                                6    Humanities                                         6   Complementary
     7   Complementary                                                 7    Physical Education                           7    French                                             7   Physical Education

     IN THIS PROGRAM, YOU WILL LEARN TO:                                                                                 CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL I AND LEVEL II CONCENTRATION COURSES FROM:

     Develop knowledge and an interest in international affairs and an in-depth understanding of the impact
     that international forces and events have on humanity and the environment.                                              → Anthropology                       → Business                   → Economics

     Develop the ability to communicate in and about an international context.                                               → Geography                          → History                    → Human Biology *

     Develop the ability to observe, analyze and evaluate international life from an interdisciplinary perspective.          → Mathematics **                     → Psychology                 → Sociology
     Develop the ability to understand international events and processes in an ethical context.
                                                                                                                          * To meet university entrance requirements.
     Develop the ability to work in a team and to appreciate other cultures and value systems.                           ** Some restrictions may apply.

     The World Studies option will prove useful to students planning a career in public service, law, journalism,
     or in those parts of the private sector which have international interests.
JOURNEY                                                                                                                 SEMESTER BREAKDOWN:

                                                                                                                             SEMESTER 1                                                     SEMESTER 2

                                                                                                                             1   Cultural Identity in the Visual Age I                      1   Cultural Identity in the Visual Age II
                                                                                                                             2   Spanish I                                                  2   Spanish II
                                                                                                                             3   Italian I                                                  3   Italian II
                                                                                                                             4   Urban Spaces as Cultural Spheres                           4   The Power of Language
                                                                                                                             5   English                                                    5   English
                                                                                                                             6   Humanities                                                 6   French

                    LANGUAGE &                                                                                               7   French                                                     7
                                                                                                                                                                                            8
                                                                                                                                                                                                Complementary
                                                                                                                                                                                                Physical Education

                  CULTURE OPTION   A R T S , L I T E R A T U RE & COMMUNICATION PROGRAM (500.A1)                             SEMESTER 3                                                     SEMESTER 4

                                                                                                                             1   La francophonie à travers le monde                         1   Montreal: A Cultural Mosaic
46   ABOUT THE PROGRAM:                                                                                                      2   Spanish III                                                2   Spanish Civilization                       47

                                                                                                                             3   Italian III                                                3   Italian Civilization
       The Language and Culture profile of the Arts, Literature   find many professionals, business executives, diplomats,
     & Communication program is a two-year pre-university         economic and market analysts and journalists with          4   English                                                    4   Research Assessment
     program which immerses students in the study of              a degree in Languages and/or a degree in the Arts.         5   Humanities                                                 5   English
     language, thought, culture, and national traditions          Cultural adaptability, critical thinking and reasoning,    6   Complementary                                              6   Humanities
     while encouraging trans-national approaches and              problem-solving and adeptness in multiple languages
                                                                                                                             7   Physical Education                                         7   Physical Education
     cultural plurality.                                          are skills that are sought after by many employers.
       Our goal is to enable students to develop communicative     Studying Language and Culture at Champlain College
     skills in Spanish and Italian and provide critical tools Saint-Lambert is the first step to widening your inter-
     to understand the complexities of cultural traditions. cultural awareness and providing you with valuable
       Gone are the days when students would study languages communicative skills that will help to prepare you for
     with the sole intention of pursuing a career in translation a global job market.
     or interpretation. In today’s global job market you will

                                                                                                                             WHERE THIS PROGRAM CAN TAKE YOU:
                                                                                                                             Faculty of Law: Corporate Law — Immigration Law.
     APPLICATION DEADLINE:
                                                                                                                             Faculty of Arts: Communication Studies — Art History and Communication
     March 1 st for the Fall Semester                                                                                        Studies — Linguistics — Economics — Journalism — History — Languages —
                                                                                                                             Industrial Relations — Sociology — Community, Public Affairs and Policy Studies.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         THE BENEFITS OF
     MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:                                                                                                                                                                                    MULTILINGUALISM
                                                                                                                             Faculty of Education: Teaching English as a Second Law Language —
     Quebec Secondary School Diploma or a level of education that is deemed equivalent by the College.                       Undergraduate Leading to a Teaching Certification.                                          ARE ENDLESS.
JOURNEY                                                                                                                        SEMESTER BREAKDOWN:

                                                                                                                                    SEMESTER 1                                                      SEMESTER 2

                                                                                                                                    1   Introduction to Visual Creation:                            1    Expression in Visual Genres
                                                                                                                                        Drawing and Observation                                     2    Web & FX: From Theory to Practice
                                                                                                                                    2   Introduction to Digital Creation: 2D Imaging                3    2D Design Studio
                                                                                                                                    3   The Power of the Image                                      4    3D Design Studio
                                                                                                                                    4   Sight, Sound, Motion                                        5    English
                                                                                                                                    5   English                                                     6    French

             DIGITAL ARTS &
                                                                                                                                    6   Humanities                                                  7    Complementary
                                                                                                                                    7   French                                                      8    Physical Education

            NEW MEDIA OPTION       A R T S , L I T E R A T U RE & COMMUNICATION PROGRAM (500.A1)                                    SEMESTER 3                                                      SEMESTER 4

                                                                                                                                    1   Multi-Media Animation                                       1    Portfolio: Synthesis of Theory & Practice
48   ABOUT THE PROGRAM:                                           IN THIS PROGRAM, YOU WILL LEARN TO:                               2   Art History                                                 2    Looking Critically and Creatively at Media                  49

                                                                  Students will learn digital 2D design and 3D modelling along      3   3D Digital Modelling & Animation                            3    Graduating Integrative Project (Digital Arts)
       Digital Arts and New Media is one of two interconnecting   with the fundamentals of traditional artistic techniques. The
     Media profiles in the Arts, Literature and Communications    courses are designed to develop communication skills and          4   Making Visual Narratives                                    4    English
     program. This is an exciting pre-university program          critical thinking through a variety of creative approaches that   5   English                                                     5    Humanities
     which prepares students for a wide variety of university     include studio-based arts: drawing, assemblage, sculpture
                                                                  and photography. CGI projects encompass aspects of 3D
                                                                                                                                    6   Humanities                                                  6    Complementary
     studies and careers.                                         digital modeling and animation.                                   7   Physical Education                                          7    Physical Education
       The program’s dynamic mix of theory and practice gives     The focus of the courses taught in open studios and the
     students a chance to sharpen their technical abilities,      digital lab is experiential learning. These courses are
     develop critical understanding of visual culture and         complemented by theoretical courses that foster critical
     develop personalized expressions of their creative voice.    thinking through subjects that vary from art history to the
                                                                  analysis of visual culture.

                                                                                                                                                                           WHERE THIS PROGRAM CAN TAKE YOU:

     APPLICATION DEADLINE:                                                                                                                                                 Graduates of Digital Arts and New Media are prepared for a wide variety of related
                                                                                                                                                                           art-based university programs such as computational arts, game design, animation,
     March 1 st for the Fall Semester                                                                                                                                      design, industrial design, art education, art history, theatter design, as well as many
                                                                                                                                                                           other undergraduate programs including sociology, history and education.
     MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:                                                                                                                                      Join us and prepare to engage in exciting studies that will open doors to a world
     Quebec Secondary School Diploma or a level of education that is deemed equivalent by the College.                                                                     of possibilities.
JOURNEY                                                                                                                             SEMESTER BREAKDOWN:

                                                                                                                                         SEMESTER 1                                                     SEMESTER 2

                                                                                                                                         1   Introduction to Media Production: TV Studio                1    Expression in Visual Genres
                                                                                                                                         2   Introduction to Digital Creation: 2D Imaging               2    Web & FX: From Theory to Practice
                                                                                                                                         3   The Power of the Image                                     3    Mobile Journalism: Writing and Shooting
                                                                                                                                         4   Sight, Sound, Motion                                       4    Digital Filmmaking: Montage
                                                                                                                                         5   English                                                    5    English
                                                                                                                                         6   Humanities                                                 6    French

                             FILM & NEW                                                                                                  7   French                                                     7
                                                                                                                                                                                                        8
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Complementary
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Physical Education

                            MEDIA OPTION
                                       A R T S , L I T E R A T U RE & COMMUNICATION PROGRAM (500.A1)                                     SEMESTER 3                                                     SEMESTER 4

                                                                                                                                         1   Multi-Media Animation                                      1    Portfolio: Synthesis of Theory & Practice
50   ABOUT THE PROGRAM:                                                                                                                  2   Film History                                               2    Looking Critically and Creatively at Media                     51

                                                                                                                                         3   Multi-Media Events & Documenting Reality                   3    Graduating Integrative Project (Film)
       Film and New Media is one of two interconnecting Media profiles in the Arts, Literature and Communication
     program. This pre-university program is an exciting mix of theory and practice that gives you a chance to                           4   Digital Filmmaking: From the Word to the Screen            4    English
     experiment and create using a variety of media.                                                                                     5   English                                                    5    Humanities
                                                                                                                                         6   Humanities                                                 6    Complementary
     IN THIS PROGRAM, YOU WILL LEARN:                                                                                                    7   Physical Education                                         7    Physical Education
     In the Film and New Media profile, you will progressively          documentary courses you will apply your creative and
     master the fundamentals of writing, shooting, recording            technical skills to the telling of real-life stories that are
     sound, and editing, whether in fiction film, television,           important to you. In the filmmaking classes, you will invent
     animation, radio or any number of multi-media platforms.           your own stories and learn how to bring these ideas to screen.
     Through written and visual communication, you will sharpen         You will also have the chance to experiment in special effects
     your creative abilities, critical thinking, and academic skills.   and animation as well as develop your sense of critical
                                                                        thinking through subjects that vary from film history to the
     The courses take place in our exciting television studio,
                                                                        analysis of contemporary visual culture.
     workshop spaces and digital lab. In the journalism and

                                                                                                                                                                              WHERE THIS PROGRAM CAN TAKE YOU:
                                                                                                                                                                              In our media saturated world, visual literacy is more important than ever. Our graduates
                                                                                                                                                                              are able to transfer their learning into almost any field requiring an understanding of the
                                                                                                                                                                              creative process, self-motivation, and project management abilities.
     APPLICATION DEADLINE:
                                                                                                                                                                              Our graduates have found careers in advertising, marketing, journalism, film production,
     March 1 st for the Fall Semester                                                                                                                                         television, radio, animation, app design, computer gaming, special effects design,
                                                                                                                                                                              education, music production, photography, acting, public relations and many other fields.
     MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:
                                                                                                                                                                              Join us and prepare to engage in exciting studies that will open doors to a world
     Quebec Secondary School Diploma or a level of education that is deemed equivalent by the College.                                                                        of possibilities.
JOURNEY

               LAW AND CIVILIZATION
               LAW, CIVILIZATION AND
                  MATHEMATICS                                  LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM (700.B0)

               ABOUT THE PROGRAM

                 Our students receive a well-rounded education          Our students will develop critical thinking and study skills
               based on inter-disciplinary studies exploring ideas and while expanding oral and written communications skills.
52             knowledge-building skills in the areas of law, history,  Our students will have an opportunity to participate           53

               philosophy, religion, history of art, social sciences, in extra-curricular activities such as concerts, plays,
               natural sciences and mathematics.                       movies, field trips, etc. These activities will help broaden
                 Our students will benefit from an environment where and further enrich our students’ understanding of Liberal
               faculty and students work together in a community Arts from outside the classroom.
               dedicated to learning.
                 Our students will develop as individuals and gain
               self-confidence through team-building, problem solving
               and cooperative projects.

               APPLICATION DEADLINE:

               March 1 st for the Fall Semester
               MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:

               Quebec Secondary School Diploma or a level of education that is deemed equivalent by the College.

               PREREQUISITES FOR LAW, CIVILIZATION AND MATHEMATICS:

               Mathematics TS 5 or SN 5
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