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Image If you’re looking to complete your General Elective requirements for post-secondary education, or simply further a personal interest, Sheridan's General Education Electives can help.

A variety of learning opportunities in various areas of interest.

Program Delivery

These are part-time courses and are delivered via online (asynchronous) classroom.

Program Description

If you want to contribute thoughtfully, creatively and positively to the community around you while improving your employability or fulfilling general elective requirements for another program, Sheridan’s General Education Electives will help you do all those things and more.

Upon completion of one or all of the following courses, you’ll have strengthened your awareness of the issues the world faces today as well as your critical analysis, problem solving and communication skills. Explore a range of topics that will appeal to you both personally and as a member of a larger society.

Upon completion of these courses, students will be able to:

  • Discuss the functions and components of the digestive system
  • List the major social variables that impact behaviour
  • Understand the cultural impact of the game of soccer
  • Identify the relevance of the social, cultural, and economic history of chocolate 
  • Examine popular nutrition trends as they relate to personal and global wellness
  • and more!

A variety of learning opportunities in various areas of interest. Enrol today.

Recommended Program Pathway

Students are welcome to enrol in the course(s) that best fit their academic journey. There is no recommended program pathway.

Full-Time General Education Electives

If you want to check and see if these courses can be considered as general electives towards your full-time degree or diploma, please kindly reach out to your Academic Advisor! 

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact us at caps@sheridancollege.ca or 905-874-4440.

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Program Details


Classes offered: 5
Classes required for completion: 5
Mandatory Classes: 5
Elective Classes: 0
Contact the Program Operations Specialist at sajeela.malik@sheridancollege.ca
Classes in this 'General Education Electives' program may be taken in any order.
 

Courses Available for this Program

Body and Nutrition (NUTR76001) : Mandatory
Do you feel stressed out? Do you eat when you're not hungry? Are you tired all the time? These are only some of the side effects of not living a balanced li ......(more)
Sociology, Introduction (SOCI70003) : Mandatory
Study sociology - the exploration of people and how they interact with each other and various social groups. This course deals with the study of people's lives, ......(more)
The Game of Soccer and Its Impact on Society (SOCI70010) : Mandatory
In this course, you will examine how the game of soccer impacts socio-economic, religious, political, and cultural views in countries around the globe. You will ......(more)
The History of Chocolate (CULT70001G) : Mandatory
Examine the 4000 year old history of chocolate from its ancient Mesoamerican origins as a bitter drink of ritual and medicine, to the growth of modern "chocolat ......(more)
The Science of Popular Diets: Impact of Nutrition on Human Wellness (NUTR70001G) : Mandatory
Explore how human nutrition affects overall health by examining the role of nutrition in the preservation and the treatment of diseases such as cardiovascular d ......(more)
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