Diploma in General Studies
The Diploma in General Studies is an open admission program that allows you to select almost any combination of courses at the university level. You can transfer credits between various post-secondary institutions.
The program allows you to select almost any combination of lower- and upper-level courses, as long as you meet the program requirements.
Careers
The Diploma in General Studies allows for a high degree of choice, allowing you to concentrate on courses that will get you closer to your career goals in almost any field.
Program requirements
Some program requirements may be met with credits earned by Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR).
Admission requirements
Open admission
When applying to this program, please use the Program Admission Form.
A minimum of nine TRU credits (distance or on-campus)
Diploma requirements
60 credits of post-secondary courses, including a minimum of 21 credits from courses numbered 2000 or above
30 of these credits may be applied studies courses, such as fine and performing arts courses, studio courses and technology courses.
Education, business and administrative studies courses are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.