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The Certificate in Applied Information Technology (C.A.I.T.) is offered by the School of Computer Science at the University of Windsor consisting of eight courses that provide graduates of the program with skills to help assess a company’s, or their own I.T. needs, and apply current I.T. to meet those needs in a secure and ethical manner.
Sample Courses: Computer Concepts for End-Users, Programming for Beginners, Introduction to the Internet, Problem Solving and Information on the Internet
Minimum admission requirements for undergraduate degrees
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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The Certificate in Arts Management is designed to give students an introduction to the management of arts organizations while providing these groups the opportunity to begin the training of their next generation of executives.
Sample Courses: Introduction to Business, Principles of Financial Accounting, Principles of Marketing, Principles and Practices of Arts Management I
Minimum admission requirements for undergraduate degrees (a minimum 70% average of six Grade 12 U/M courses, including ENG4U).
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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Through our Biological Conservation certificate, you can enhance Your degree in addition to minors that are available from most programs across campus. This Certificate will provide you with the technical and soft skills that employers are seeking, making you more marketable.
Sample Courses: Ecology, Evolution, Conversation Biology
Open only to students currently enrolled in a degree program, are in good academic standing in their program, and meet the admission requirements for Faculty of Science programs.
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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The Certificate Program in Border Management and International Trade bridges the traditional disciplines and creates a distinctive learning environment that aims to address emerging trends in the global economy. Border management refers both to the execution of customs, security and immigration functions by government agencies and to the administration of customs and other trade compliance, cross-border supply chains security and cross-border movement of personnel by private sector firms. Career paths in Border Management and International Trade include service in border related government agencies; international trade professionals such as customs brokers/managers and freight forwarders; logistics analysts and managers, storage and distribution managers, supply chain managers and supply chain security specialists; and international sales and marketing managers. The skills acquired in this program will also help owners and managers of small and medium sized firms expand their markets across international borders. In addition to the University of Windsor’s certificate, the program leads to professional certification by the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) including a Level I Certificate (4 courses), Level II Certificate (8 courses) and the Certified International Trade Professional (8 courses plus one year of experience.) For details on FITT certification go to www.fitt.ca/home
Sample Courses: The Global Business Environment and Intercultural Aspects of Integrative Trade, Evolution, Conversation Biology, International Trade Law, Policy and the Political Environment, Supply Chain and Border Management, International Business Development, Operations and Planning
Students must demonstrate level of competency aligned with course/program learning outcomes on a pass/fail grade in accordance with relevant rubrics.
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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The Odette School of Business’ Certificate in Business Administration is intended for part-time students who are interested in pursuing a career and/or education in Business. Courses are regular University credit courses and may be applied toward the Bachelor of Commerce degree. Minimum admission requirements for undergraduate degrees.
Sample Courses: ACCT-1510, ACCT-2550, MGMT-2400, FINA-2700, MKTG-1310, STEN-1000
Minimum admission requirements for undergraduate degrees.
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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The program consists of eight (8) undergraduate courses, at the 300 or 400 level, as listed in the program requirements for the BASc in Civil Engineering. Students with an undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree may take a minimum of two courses at the 200 level.
Sample Courses:Masonry and Concrete Design, Finite Element For Analysis and Design, Geotechnical Engineering II, Structural Steel Design
A candidate for the Honours Certificate in Civil Engineering shall hold the degree of
(i)
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.);
(ii) a four-year B.Sc. (or BCS) Science fields degree. The
program can also be taken concurrently by the 3rd and 4th years University of Windsor students in
Engineering and Science fields.
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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The Certificate in Electrical Engineering is a 6-month program at the University of Windsor. The Faculty of Electrical and computer engineering offers this certification program which requires completion of 8 courses. The Honours Certificate Program gives a pathway to further career advancement by providing courses and a recognized route to upgrading previous academic achievements which take students to the high levels required for entry into graduate programs.
Sample Courses:Digital Communications, Digital Integrated Circuits, Automotive Electronics
A candidate for the Honours Certificate in Electrical Engineering shall hold the degree of Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) or a four-year B.Sc. (or BCS) degree in Computer Science or in Physics.
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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The certificate in Environmental Assessment provides the opportunity for students to learn fundamental written and oral communication skills using both online and face-to-face methods. The courses within this program explore various topics within environmental science ranging from Scientific Data Management to Environmental Site Assessment and much more.
Sample Courses:Communicating Science in the Wider World, Scientific Writing and Data Management
Open only to students currently enrolled in a degree program, are in good academic standing in their program, and meet the admission requirements for Faculty of Science programs.
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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In this comprehensive program, you’ll get exposure to all aspects of the field — air, water, solid waste, sustainability, and more. UWindsor is home to the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research, giving students the opportunity for collaboration between science and engineering. We have a low faculty-to-student ratio and the resources to set you up for success.
Sample Courses:Water Dist./Wastewater Coll., Chemical Reaction Engineering, Environmental Engineering Microbiology
A candidate for the Honours Certificate in Environmental Engineering shall hold the degree of
(i)
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.);
(ii) a four-year B.Sc. (or BCS) degree in Chemistry,
Biochemistry,
Biotechnology, Earth Sciences or related Science fields. The program can be also taken concurrently by
3rd year and 4rth year students at the University of Windsor in Engineering and Science Fields
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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The certificate in Film and Media for the Sciences combines both, science and communication, to provide students with an in-depth understanding and exploration of the field. This program offers a capstone course which will focus on the preparation of a portfolio of communications and provide students with practical experience in the field.
Sample Courses: BIOL 1003, BIOL 1101, BIOL 1111
Open only to students currently enrolled in a degree program, are in good academic standing in their program, and meet the admission requirements for Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences programs.
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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The certificate in Geographic Information Science (GISc.) requires a total of 9 courses to be satisfied within the Environmental Science/Studies areas.
Sample Courses: Cartography and Digital Mapping, Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems, Introduction to Image Processing & Remote Sensing, Geospatial Data Collection & Database Design, Spatial Modeling in GIS
Open only to students currently enrolled in a degree program and in good academic standing in their program. Open to all programs. Make your electives mean something.
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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The certificate in Greenhouse Science provides students with a wide array of scientific topics surrounding various influences on the environment, fundamental concepts of thermodynamics, topics surrounding major climatic elements and more.
Sample Courses: Introduction to Environmental Science, Introduction to Geochemistry, Climatology, Economic Botany
Open only to students currently enrolled in a degree program, are in good academic standing in their program, and meet the admission requirements for Faculty of Science programs.
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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The University of Windsor’s one-year certificate programs are designed to help you upgrade your skills and knowledge, or start an entirely new career path altogether. The Honours Certificate Programs also provide a pathway to further career advancement by offering courses and a recognized route to upgrading previous academic attainments to the high levels required for entry into all Master of Engineering programs at the University of Windsor.
Sample Courses: Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Thermofluids, Manufacturing Process Design
A candidate for the Honours Certificate in Industrial and Management Engineerings in Industrial
Engineering shall hold the degree of
(i) Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.);
(ii) a
four-year B.Sc. (or BCS) degree in Computer Science or in Physics, or related Science fields,
(iii) Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.), or
(iv) BHK Honours.
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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The IB Certificate in Teaching and Learning offers students the opportunity to examine the principles and practices associated with one of three IB programs (Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programs). This certificate program shapes pre-service, new and experienced educators into reflective practitioners and teacher researchers. This program is comprised of 4 online courses and a practical component. The practical component consists of a professional learning community (PLC) facilitated online. Thus, students can satisfy all certificate requirements fully online, from anywhere in the world!
Sample Courses: Curriculum Processes, Teaching and Learning, Assessment and Evaluation, Professional Learning, Professional Learning Community
Students can be accepted as either an in-service teacher (e.g., practicing educator) or a pre-service
teacher (meaning you are presently enrolled in an initial teacher training program). The admission
requirements and corresponding supporting documentation will vary based on your career stage and
geographic location. Students are granted admission to the program satisfy the following requirements:
1) Bachelor’s degree, AND one of the following:
2A) Have completed or are currently completing a recognized teaching qualification from any
jurisdiction in the world. OR
2B) A minimum of three years of teaching experience, confirmed by a letter(s) from your employer(s).
To be admitted to the program in the Diploma Programme (DP) stream, we require a copy of your
undergraduate transcripts showing 10 half credits in your chosen specialization.
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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The Law and Politics Certificate is constructed to provide students with an academically rigorous set of courses that foster the skill sets demanded by law schools, and to provide students with an introduction to the ways in which legal studies intersect with political science, philosophy, history, women’s studies and social justice. This certificate can be completed in conjunction with a Political Science degree or any major within the Faculty of Arts and Social Science or the wider university and will be of interest to any student intending to pursue a career in law. The certificate can also be completed as a stand-alone non—degree program.
Sample Courses: Introduction to Canadian Government and Politics, Legal Process in Canada, Constitutional Law and Politics in Canada
Admission requirements are the same as those for the Honours Political Science program.
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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All classes offered as part of the North American Studies Certificate are regular University of Windsor credit classes within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. This will give visiting students the opportunity to mix with students in a variety of disciplines while taking classes with a Canadian and North American content focus.
Sample Courses: Introduction to Canadian Government and Politics, Government and Politics of the United States, Political Geography, Remaking North America: Geographic Perspectives on US-Canada Politics
For domestic students: Minimum admission requirements for undergraduate degrees (a minimum 70%
average of six Grade 12 U/M courses, including ENG4U).
For International/Exchange students:
Successful completion of at least one year of undergraduate
study at an accredited degree-granting institution and clear competence in English for academic
purposes. Positive recommendation for international students from the home university (if currently
enrolled elsewhere).
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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The Odette School of Business’ Certificate in Organizational Management program is intended for students interested in a career in Human Resources. This certificate program is composed of eight courses in total including seven required business and management courses and one Human Resources elective. This program gives students an opportunity to complete the majority of HRPA’s coursework requirements for both the CHRP and CHRL designations. Admission requirements are the same as those for the Honours Business Administration degree.
Sample Courses: ACCT-1510, ACCT-2550, MGMT-2400, MGMT-2430
Admission requirements are the same as those for the Honours Business Administration degree
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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The UWindsor Department of Physics offers an Honours Certificate in Physics. The certificate will be awarded to students who complete eight courses in areas of physics that will provide them with sufficient background knowledge to pursue a physics graduate degree.
Sample Courses: Atomic and Molecular Spectra, Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics I, Classical Mechanics
Eligibility for the Honours Certificate in Physics is as follows:
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The Odette School of Business’ Post-Graduate Certificate in Accounting is designed for students with a post-secondary undergraduate degree who are interested in pursuing a career in Accounting. The Certificate program gives students an opportunity to complete all the required preparatory courses necessary to qualify for the Fast Track MBA- Professional Accounting Specialization or for CPA Ontario’s Professional Education Program (PEP). Students holding an undergraduate business degree from another post-secondary institution or a non-business degree that have obtained a cumulative average of 67% in the last two years of their undergraduate study are eligible for admission into this program.
Sample Courses: ECON-1100, ECON-1110, FINA-2700, FINA-2710
Students entering the program must hold a baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution in any
discipline, including Business, and must have obtained a cumulative average of 67% in the prior
degree.
Normally this average will be calculated based on the grades achieved in the last 20
courses of that degree.
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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The Certificate in Public Administration is a non-degree program offered by the Department of Political Science, which recognizes a concentration of learning within the discipline. The course requirements for the Certificate program may be completed independently of a degree program. Students currently enrolled in a degree program can, through careful course selection, simultaneously complete the Certificate requirements.
Sample Courses: Introduction to Canadian Government and Politics, Introduction to Public Administration, Canadian Public Administration Policy, Introduction to Economics I
Admission requirements are the same as those for the Honours Political Science program.
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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The certificate in Science Communication provides students with an in-depth exploration of various areas of science. The courses within this program allow students to raise awareness of science related topics and communicate effectively.
Sample Courses: BIOL 1003, BIOL 1101, BIOL 1111
Open only to students currently enrolled in a degree program, are in good academic standing in their program, and meet the admission requirements for Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences programs.
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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The Certificate in Second Language Education is an innovative and unique experience as students in this program can approach second language education both as students and teachers. Students are first trained in the foundations of linguistics and later on introduced to the major theories and methodologies of second language acquisition and education that have inspired this field in the last few decades. Moreover, the Certificate in Second Language Education offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while observing and teaching classes of English as a second language. At the same time, students will take two language courses at the beginner’s level in one of the languages offered by the Department. By the end of the program, students will be awarded a Certificate in Second Language Education, which they can use towards a career as second language educators.
Sample Courses: Introduction to Language and Linguistics, Language, Linguistics and Society, Theories of Language Acquisition, Methodologies for Second Language Education
Admission requirements are the same as those for the Honours Modern Languages program.
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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The Certificate in Statistical Consulting provides students with a strong grounding in mathematics and statistics with a capstone course that provides practical experience in statistical consulting, including communication skills and ethics in addition to experience with statistical software practices.
Sample Courses: Integral Calculus, Linear Algebra II, Introduction to Statistics, Experimental Design
Open only to students currently enrolled in a degree program, are in good academic standing in their program, and meet the admission requirements for a program in Mathematics and Statistics.
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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Through the certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies, you will explore how gender, race and sexualities shape your daily life and the relationships you foster. You’ll learn from world-renowned leaders in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion, and sexual assault resistance education.
Sample Courses: Women in Canadian Society, History of Women’s Movements in North America
Admission requirements are the same as those for the Honours Women and Gender Studies program (a minimum 70% average of six Grade 12 U/M courses, including ENG4U).
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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The Certificate in Work & Employment Issues is about revealing and understanding the importance of work in our lives, it's about grappling with the problems, limitations, and challenges of workplaces, and ultimately, it's about figuring out ways to make improvements for all workers.
Sample Courses: Labour and Social Movements in Canadian Society, Working for a Living
Minimum admission requirements for undergraduate degrees (a minimum 70% average of six Grade 12 U/M courses, including ENG4U).
* Average over six Grade 12 academic courses.
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Land Acknowledgment
The University of Windsor sits on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations, which includes the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits – les détroits – of Detroit.
