Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ students gain the required skills for specialized career fields and successful employment, but our graduates also have the option to continue their studies to complete a degree.
Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ actively partners with other colleges and universities to help make your continued studies easier. Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ students and graduates have the opportunity to use their Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ credential to gain admission, advanced standing, or reduce their course load through credit transfer at other institutions. Established pathways*to degreesÌý Ìýare outlined below, but many institutions not mentioned here may still grant you credit transfer or admission.
*These are the current active agreements and policies. If you graduated from one of theseÌý programs in the past or another program that may not be listed here, your transfer credits could differ from what's listed. For questions about the agreement that you may qualify for, please emailÌý Ìýpathways@saultcollege.ca.
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Diploma to Degree Pathways
OR CAN CHANGE TO PATHWAYS TO A DEGREE, AND INCLUDE "CERTIFICATES TO A DEGREE" in this sectioned list
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All Diploma Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ
| Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Program | Institution | Degree | Grade Req. | Transfer Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AnyÌý Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ 2 or 3-year Ontario College Diploma or Advanced Diploma | Algoma University | Various Degrees | 2.5 GPA to 3.0 GPA or higher | Varies from 15 credits to 60 credits | Ìý |
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School of Business
| Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Program | Institution | Degree | Grade Req. | Transfer Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Algoma University | Bachelor of Business Administration | 3.30+ | 60 credits | 2+2* |
| 3.0-3.29 GPA | 57Ìý credits | ||||
| Business | Lake Superior State University | Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Administration | C or better in transfer courses | Up to 89 credits | 2+2* |
| Business – Accounting | Algoma University | Bachelor of Business Administration | 3.30+ GPA | 60 credits | 2+2* |
| 3.0-3.29Ìý GPA | 57 credits | ||||
| Business – Accounting | Lake Superior State University | Bachelor of Science Degree – Business Administration (Accounting-Finance Major) | C or better in transfer courses | Up to 90 credits | 2+2* |
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Community Services
| Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Program | Institution | Degree | Grade Req. | Transfer Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child and Youth Care | Algoma University | Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) | 3.00+ GPA | 60 credits | 3+2 |
| 2.50-2.99 GPAÌý | Up to 30 credits | ||||
| 2.49 GPA or lessÌý | Eligible for admission; noÌý Ìýcredits | ||||
| Social Service Worker | Algoma University | Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) | 3.30+ GPA | ||
60 credits | 2+2* | ||||
3.00-3.29 GPA | 45Ìý credits | ||||
| 2.50-2.99 GPAÌý | 15 credits | ||||
2.49 GPA or lessÌý | Eligible for admission; no credits | ||||
| Social Service Worker - Indigenous Specialization | Laurentian University | Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work | 3.0+ GPA | 60 credits | 2+2* |
| Social Service Worker - Indigenous Specialization | Saint-Paul University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations and Spirituality | 2.7+ GPA | 60 credits of 120 | 2+2* |
| Social Service Worker - Indigenous Specialization | Algoma University | Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) | 3.30+ GPA | 60 credits | 2+2* |
3.00-3.29 GPA | 54 credits | ||||
| 2.50-2.99 GPAÌý | 15 credits | ||||
| 2.49 GPA or lessÌý | Eligible for admission; no credits |
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Culinary
| Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Program | Institution | Degree | Grade Req. | Transfer Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Management | Vancouver Island University | Bachelor of HospitalityÌý Management | Ìý | 60 credits | 2+2* 2+3 |
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General Arts and Science
| Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Program | Institution | Degree | Grade Req. | Transfer Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Arts & Science - University Transfer | Algoma University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in English, History, Political Science, or Sociology Bachelor of Arts in Psychology or Law and Justice | 3.2 GPA | Up to 60 credits | 2+2* |
| 3.0-3.19 GPA | Up to 45 credits | ||||
| 2.5-2.99 GPA | Up to 15 credits toward BA in Law and Justice |
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Health
| Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Program | Institution | Degree | Grade Req. | Transfer Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness and Health Promotion | Lake Superior State University | Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology | C or better in transfer courses | Up to 97 credits | 2+2* |
| Fitness and Health Promotion | Lakehead University | Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology | 75% or better | Ìý | 2+2.5 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA & PTA) | Lakehead University | Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology | 75% orÌý ÌýÌýbetter | Ìý | 2+3 |
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Indigenous Studies
| Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Program | Institution | Degree | Grade Req. | Transfer Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Service Worker - Indigenous Specialization | Laurentian University | Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work | 3.0+ GPA | 60 credits | 2+2* |
| Social Service Worker - Indigenous Specialization | Saint-Paul University | Honours Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations and Spirituality | 2.7+ GPA | 60 credits of 120 | 2+2* |
| Social Service Worker - Indigenous Specialization | Algoma University | Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) | 3.30+ GPA | 60 credits | 2+2* |
3.00-3.29 GPA | 54 credits | ||||
| 2.50-2.99 GPAÌý | 15 credits | ||||
| 2.49 GPA or lessÌý | Eligible for admission; no credits |
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Information Technology Studies
| Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Program | Institution | Degree | Grade Req. | Transfer Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | Algoma University | Bachelor of Computer Science (BCOSC3) | 3.00-3.19 GPA*** | 45 credits*** | 2+1 |
| Bachelor of Computer Science (General) | 3.20+ GPA | 60 credits | |||
| Computer Programming | Algoma University | Bachelor of Computer Science (BCOSC4) | 3.20+ GPA | 60 credits | 2+2* |
| Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) | 3.00-3.19 GPA*** | 45 credits*** |
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School of Natural Environment
| Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Program | Institution | Degree | Grade Req. | Transfer Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Recreation and Parks TechnicianÌýÌý ÌýÌý | Algoma University | Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science | 3.5+ GPAÌý | 60 credits | 2+2* |
| Fish and Wildlife Conservation Technician | Algoma University | Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science | 3.5+ GPA | 60 credits | 2+2* |
| Fish and Wildlife Conservation Technician | Trent University | Bachelor of Science (Honours), Environmental and Resource Science | Average of 75%+ | 7 credits | Ìý |
| Fish and Wildlife Conservation Technician | University of New Brunswick | Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management - WildlifeÌý ÌýÌýMajor | 70%+ Ìýaverage;Ìý Ìý60% in each course seeking transfer credits; in good standing | 62 credit hours | 2+2.5 |
| Fish and Wildlife Conservation Technician | University of Northern British Columbia | Bachelor of Science, Wildlife and Fisheries | N/A Admission requirements are still required | 79 | Ìý |
| Forestry Technician – Conservation | Algoma University | Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science | 3.5+ GPA | 60 credits | 2+2* |
| Forestry Technician - Conservation | Trent University | Bachelor of Science (Honours), Environmental and Resource Science | Average of 75%+ | 7 credits | Ìý |
| Forestry Technician - Conservation | University of New Brunswick | Bachelor of Science in Forestry | 70%+ Ìýaverage;Ìý 60% in each course seeking transfer credits; in good standing | 62 credit hours | 2+2.5 |
| Forestry Technician - Conservation | University of Northern British Columbia | Bachelor of Science, Forest Ecology and Management | N/A Admission requirements are still required | 66 | Ìý |
| Natural Environment Technician – Conservation and Management | Algoma University | Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science | 3.5+ GPA | 60 credits | 2+2* |
| Natural Environment Technician - Conservation and ManagementÌý | Trent University | Bachelor of Science (Honours), Environmental and Resource Science | Average of 75%+ | 7 credits | Ìý |
| Natural Environment Technician – Conservation and Management | Western University | Bachelor of Science Environmental Science Major (3-yr or 4-yr) | 3.0+ GPA | 4.5 credits (NET 2-yr grads) 7.5 credits (NET 3-yr grads) | Ìý |
| C+ or 60%+ in each College course |
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Policing, Law and Public Safety
| Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Program | Institution | Degree | Grade Req. | Transfer Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Foundations | Algoma University | Bachelor of Arts in Law and Justice | 3.0+ GPA | 60 credits | 2+2* |
| Police Foundations | Lake Superior State University | Bachelor of Science Degree, Criminal Justice - Generalist | Ìý | 87 credits | Ìý |
| Protection, Security and Investigation | Lake Superior State University | Bachelor of Science Degree Criminal Justice - Generalist | Ìý | 94 credits | Ìý |
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*2+2 = AMAZING
Complete a 2-year diploma at Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ and move on to University to complete your degree in just two more years! Under these agreements, qualifying students in eligible programs can complete their diploma studies here at the College and move on to a partnering university to complete their degree within four years**!Ìý
**In some cases five semesters are required, which can also be completed within the duration of two calendar years. Refer to Program Outlines for more information.
***Students applying to the Bachelor of Computer Science programs with an average ofÌý Ìý3.00 – 3.19 GPAÌý ÌýÌýwill be awardedÌý Ìý45 transfer creditsÌý ÌýÌýfor the Computer Programming [two-year] diploma program.ÌýÌý
For these students, three (2+1.5 for BCOSC3) or five (2+2.5 for BCOSC4) semesters are required to complete their program, which can also be completed within the duration of two calendar years. Refer to Program Outlines for more information.
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Certificate to Degree Pathways
| Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Program | Institution | Degree | Grade Req. | Transfer Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Health and Safety | Columbia Southern University | Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health | Ìý | 20 credit hours 100 credit hours remaining | Ìý |
| Occupational Health and Safety | Columbia Southern University | Associate Science Degree in Occupational Safety and Health | Ìý | 20 credit hours 40 credit hours remaining | Ìý |
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