Graduate Certificate in Expressive Arts

at Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology - Fennel Campus Canada

Orchestrate your musical future with practical and theoretical training in classical, jazz and contemporary genres.

Program Highlights

• Personalized instruction by passionate professional musicians.
• Perform at the 1,000 seat McIntyre Performing Arts Centre at Fennell Campus.
• Clinics and workshops with world-renowned musicians.

What you'll learn

• Perform in a variety of ensembles, coached by faculty.
• Use the latest music technology in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Compose your own arrangements and works and have them performed by student groups under your direction.
• Participate in professional recording studio experiences.
• Write musical scores for various productions.
• Explore the business side of the music profession
• Gain the advice of industry experts.

A two-semester program that prepares you for the working world with valuable office skills.

Program Highlights

• Gain the office training that companies are looking for in just two semesters.

What you'll learn

• Become skilled in the performance of essential office tasks such as digital content creation with Microsoft Office, document preparation, and keyboarding.
• Basic understanding of financial concepts and accounting.
• Explore a variety of digital techniques for research and communication.
• Developing soft skills such as customer service, human relations, effective problem solving, and delivering presentations.

Orchestrate your musical future with practical and theoretical training in classical, jazz and contemporary genres.

Program Highlights

• Personalized instruction by passionate professional musicians.
• Perform at the 1,000 seat McIntyre Performing Arts Centre at Fennell Campus.
• Clinics and workshops with world-renowned musicians.

What you'll learn

• Perform in a variety of ensembles, coached by faculty.
• Use the latest music technology in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Compose your own arrangements and works and have them performed by student groups under your direction.
• Participate in professional recording studio experiences.
• Write musical scores for various productions.
• Explore the business side of the music profession
• Gain the advice of industry experts.

Biotechnology encompasses a wide field of studies including molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics (including genetic engineering), cell biology,  microbiology (including forensics and food processing), analytical instrumentation, and  bioengineering.

The program is designed to prepare students as biotechnology technicians through the familiarization with scientific methods and experimental techniques, in accordance with accepted principles of quality assurance and manufacturing.

The first academic semester is common with the Environmental Technician and Biotechnology Technician (Health) program of studies, followed by three semesters focusing on specialized courses relating to manufacturing, and laboratory quantitative and qualitative analyses in the field of biotechnology.

Program Highlights

• Strong foundational program in biotechnology with training in unit operations and instrumentation. 
• Graduates are ready for in-demand careers in the biotechnology field, one of the most rapidly expanding fields in Canada.

What you'll learn

• Fundamentals of biotechnology, microbiology, pharmacology, genetics, bioinformatics and bioengineering.
• Explore scientific methods and experimental techniques in accordance with accepted principles of quality assurance and manufacturing in the biotech industry
• Gain knowledge and skills in scientific methods and experimental techniques using established principles of quality assurance and manufacturing.
• How to perform tasks in the following areas: 
  • DNA analysis using electrophoresis, and PCR (polymerase chain reaction)
  • Protein analysis using electrophoresis, blotting and chromatography
  • Micropipetting, extractions, titrations, centrifugation and pH measurements using GLP (good laboratory practices)
  • Instrumentation including spectrometry
  • Basic techniques in microbiology

Make a difference as an Educational Assistant providing support to exceptional students experiencing physical, emotional or behavioural challenges.

What you'll learn

• Understand the role of an educational assistant on a school team.
• Develop skills to work with and support students with exceptionalities across a variety of settings  - elementary, high school and college.
• Assist students with academics, behaviour, life skills and personal care in a school or alternative setting.
• Utilize technology and implement strategies to maximize student learning and success, an IPad is required to use the many Education Apps available.

Orchestrate your musical future with practical and theoretical training in classical, jazz and contemporary genres.

Program Highlights

• Personalized instruction by passionate professional musicians.
• Perform at the 1,000 seat McIntyre Performing Arts Centre at Fennell Campus.
• Clinics and workshops with world-renowned musicians.

What you'll learn

• Perform in a variety of ensembles, coached by faculty.
• Use the latest music technology in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Compose your own arrangements and works and have them performed by student groups under your direction.
• Participate in professional recording studio experiences.
• Write musical scores for various productions.
• Explore the business side of the music profession
• Gain the advice of industry experts.

Program Highlights

• Mohawk is approved by both the FP Canada and Moody’s/Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) as an educational provider for students pursuing the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Personal Financial Planner (PFP) designations.
• Upon completion of a common first semester, you may choose to transfer into second semester of one of the following programs:
  • Business - Accounting (316) 
  • Business Administration (632)
  • Business Administration - Accounting (364)
  • Business Administration - Human Resources (363)
  • Business Administration - Marketing (non co-op 362 or co-op 366)
  • Business (General) (320)
  • Business - Marketing (319)
  • Insurance (non co-op 318 or co-op 368)

Note:- An additional requirement based on overall grades may be required to proceed into some programs.

What you'll learn

• How to build your career in the financial services sector, personal banking and life insurance field.
• Understanding what is required to be a mutual fund representative.
• Pursue your mutual fund license by completing the Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) Exam which meets the proficiency requirement set by the provincial securities commission. Additional fees apply.
• You will have the opportunity to complete the LLQP (Life License Qualification Program)*

Orchestrate your musical future with practical and theoretical training in classical, jazz and contemporary genres.

Program Highlights

• Personalized instruction by passionate professional musicians.
• Perform at the 1,000 seat McIntyre Performing Arts Centre at Fennell Campus.
• Clinics and workshops with world-renowned musicians.

What you'll learn

• Perform in a variety of ensembles, coached by faculty.
• Use the latest music technology in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Compose your own arrangements and works and have them performed by student groups under your direction.
• Participate in professional recording studio experiences.
• Write musical scores for various productions.
• Explore the business side of the music profession
• Gain the advice of industry experts.

Paralegals act independently to represent clients in provincial offences court for cases involving highway traffic offences, municipal by-law issues, liquor licensing, occupational health and safety, and civil litigation matters presented in small claims court. They also represent clients in the Ontario Court of Justice when charges involve less serious criminal offences, or in tribunal proceedings such as the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal, the Human Rights Commission, and the Landlord and Tenant Board. In Ontario, paralegals are non-lawyer licensed agents who provide the public with legal services in specified areas of practice for a fee.

Program Highlights

• Combine theory and practice using Mohawk’s Mock Courtroom.
• Program Accreditation through Law Society of Ontario (LSO).
• Industry-Experienced Faculty licensed by the LSO.
• College offers Statutory Accident Benefits Course.
• Ideal pathway for Pre-Justice graduates.

What you'll learn

• Develop skills and knowledge within the parameters established by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) and the Law Society Act.
• Written and oral advocacy skills, ethical and professional conduct in legal processes, administrative law, alternative dispute resolution, highway traffic act, small claims court, administrative tribunals, torts and contracts, employment law, immigration, and residential tenancy.
• Sound theoretical and practical foundation in all areas of authorized legal practice, legal ethics, small business practice and business management skills.
• Structure, work and organization of the Ontario court system, and of quasi-judicial administrative boards, tribunals and regulatory bodies.
• How to work as an effective legal team member.

Support clients with dual diagnoses across the lifespan through the use of intervention strategies, research or policy development.

What you’ll learn

• Learn about mental health and disability separately in Semester 1 and how clients present with complex conditions as part of dual diagnoses in Semester 2.
• Practice intervention strategies appropriate for clients and families.
• Engage in simulation exercises that build awareness and empathy.
• Develop knowledge translation skills to successfully work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Work directly with clients or behind the scenes through research or policy development.