At Northlands College in La Ronge, Canada, Cert in Foundational Pathways in Arts and Science is offered as a certificate in Liberal Arts programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 6,580 per year for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Liberal Arts
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 6,580 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This one-year certificate is delivered on campus at Northlands College's Buffalo Narrows, Creighton, Île-à-la-Crosse, La Loche, and La Ronge locations, running from September to June. It builds academic foundations across humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences alongside academic writing, communication, and foundational research and critical-thinking skills. Students complete 30 credit units over the year, earning credits that can transfer toward nursing or other University of Saskatchewan degree programs. Admission requires a Grade 12 or Adult 12 Diploma with an overall average of 70 percent, along with specified mathematics prerequisites, or university status with at least 18 transferable credits at a 60 percent average; the college notes that admission with a deficiency may still be possible after review. The program suits recent high school graduates and adult learners in northern Saskatchewan who want a structured pathway into university-level study before committing to a specific degree, particularly those weighing a future move into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offered at the same campuses.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Northlands College admits applicants to Foundational Pathways in Arts and Science who hold a Grade 12 or Adult 12 Diploma with an overall average of 70%, including Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30. Applicants who have already begun post-secondary study may instead qualify with a minimum of 18 transferable credits and a 60% average. The programme page states no separate English or French language-proficiency test score, so admission proceeds on the strength of secondary or prior post-secondary transcripts. High school transcripts and any prior post-secondary transcripts must be submitted, and a personal statement may be requested. Applicants who fall short of the stated average may still be admitted with a deficiency after consulting a student advisor. Seats are filled on a First Qualified, First Accepted basis, so places can close before the published application deadline.
