2026/27 Graduate Certificate Programs
Welcome to Niagara
Nestled in the vibrant Niagara Region, minutes from a renowned tourism hub brimming with daily events, Niagara College (NC) boasts over 120 innovative programs across its Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake campuses. These locations offer unique living labs, advanced facilities for hands-on learning, numerous on-campus jobs, world-class applied research, and small, supportive classes.
Benefitting from proximity to diverse cultural attractions, entertainment, and the Canada-US border, both campuses foster a warm, supportive culture and deliver relevant programs with real-world experience. Passionate faculty prioritize student success, creating a distinctive educational journey.
Conveniently located and easily accessible via major highways and the Niagara Transit Commission, NC’s campuses are approximately a 20-minute drive apart, connecting students to major urban centers and the US border.
Niagara College acknowledges that we are gathered on the shared traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (pronounced: ahnish-naw-bay) and Haudenosaunee (pronounced: ho-dehneh-show-nee). We offer our sincere gratitude to them as the stewards of this land, which is protected by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum agreement’s three principles: to take only what you need, leave enough for others, and always keep the dish clean. Today, many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities from across Turtle Island continue to live and work in this territory. Acknowledging the peoples whose territory we are on, and the agreements that guide their stewardship of the land, reminds us to reflect on and respect their unique relationship to this land. It also is an invitation for all of us to identify and engage in actions that respect and reinforce our commitments to Truth and Reconciliation and Indigenous Rights.
Getting here
No matter which direction you are travelling from, both the Welland Campus (WC) and Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-theLake (NOTL) are easy to get to thanks to the transportation corridor and vast network of highways which connect Niagara College to both Canada’s largest city, and the most populous regions of the USA. It takes approximately 20 minutes to drive between the campuses. Transit options are available.
Driving Times (in minutes)
Hamilton: 45
Oakville: 55
Milton: 60
Brantford: 60
Mississauga: 60
Transit
Local transit in the Niagara Region makes it easy to get where you need to go with the UPass covering bus fares as part of student fees.
WELLAND Campus
Recognized for its commitment to sustainability and naturalization, the Welland Campus is located in a welcoming community in the heart of the Niagara Region.
There’s plenty to experience at the Campus, which has seen expansions, additions, and renovations to every section of the facility. The original home of Niagara College, this campus is a leader in sustainable technology and operates state-of-the-art, modern learning environments designed to help students succeed in their education and career training.
This campus houses the schools of: Academic and Liberal Studies, Allied Health, English Language Studies, Justice and Fitness, Media, Myhal School of Nursing, Part-Time Studies, Technology, and Trades (including apprenticeships).
Campus Highlights
Applied Health Institute
Dental Clinic
Eva M. Lewis Library and Learning Commons
Green Automotive Technology Lab
Justice and Fitness Training Centre
Marilyn I. Walker Centre of Excellence in Visual Arts and Technology
Massage Therapy Clinic
Rankin Technology Centre
Research and Innovation
Residence
Simplii Financial Athletic Centre
Teaching Hair Salon
Walker Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Centre
NIAGARA -ON-THE-LAKE Campus
The Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake is located between Glendale Avenue and the Queen Elizabeth Way, a transportation corridor between Toronto and the United States.
The Campus is the centre for NC’s business, community services, hospitality, environmental, culinary and wine programs. It has blossomed into a masterpiece of hands-on learning through the innovative development of several on-campus teaching enterprises. It has most recently seen the addition of a state-of-the-art fitness and research centre in the Marotta Family Innovation Complex.
This campus houses the schools of: Academic and Liberal Studies, Business and Management, Community Services, Culinary Arts, Environment and Horticulture, Hospitality and Tourism, and Wine, Beer and Spirits.
Campus Highlights
40-Acre Vineyard
Benchmark Restaurant
Cannabis Research and Teaching Facility
Ecological Lagoons and Wetlands
Marotta Family Innovation Complex
Pop-Up Culinary, Wine, Beer and Spirits Events
Research & Innovation
Residence
Teaching Brewery
Teaching Distillery
Teaching Greenhouse
Teaching Spa
Teaching Winery
Welcome Future Students.
We’re proud of our leading role in Ontario’s thriving college system, and our commitment to preparing students to not only succeed, but drive innovation in today’s job market – locally and globally. From our supportive student culture to our state-of-the-art learning facilities, the best way to discover Niagara College is to visit us in person and see for yourself what sets us apart. If you can’t visit us in person, check out photos and videos of our campuses and interact with our always-on-duty virtual tour guide as we demonstrate the many reasons to choose NC! Looking for more information on programs or possible career options before making your final application decision? Join one of our recruitment officers for a College Exploration Information Session and discover our programs and the many career options with which they align. With our commitment to student success top of mind, NC recruiters also provide guidance on the application process.
niagaracollege.ca/explore
Open Houses.
This is your day to tour, ask questions, gather information and explore. Our faculty, staff, and current students are here to support you so please make yourselves at home and dream big. Get the full experience by taking a tour of our campuses and visiting the residences. Residence will be offering an inside look at living on campus, as well as offering giveaways and information about their social programming.
FALL
Open House Nov 8, 2025
SPRING
Open House Mar 28, 2026
Attendees may enter to win up to $5,000* towards fees for Sep 2026, Jan or May 2027.
niagaracollege.ca/openhouse
* OPEN HOUSE TUITION AWARD contest rules and information: The tuition award amount is credited towards tuition for September 2026, January 2027 or May 2027 towards entry into a new program intake. A winner will be selected at random from all official entries collected and will be notified by phone and/or email. Awards cannot be deferred to another intake and hold no cash value. Some restrictions apply. Subject to change. See niagaracollege.ca/openhouse.
† Financial assistance including endowed awards, declining awards, and entrance scholarships via TSA are subject to certain restrictions and regulations. Award application deadlines and application instructions can vary depending on the award. To find awards you may be eligible for, begin searching at niagaracollege.ca/finaid.
NC Life.
NC Life is our commitment to providing a rich, engaging, and supportive experience that goes beyond academic instruction, aiming to foster personal growth, community connection, and career readiness for all its students. It’s about the energy, community, and possibilities that define being a student at Niagara College.
Student Experience
We are committed to nurturing the whole person. We understand the value of being welcoming and caring.
Academic Excellence
Academic excellence and student success are the focus in everything we do.
Environmental Sustainability
A sustainable future for our planet and our communities is important to us. It’s about working together to create a better future for generations to come.
Partner Engagement
Our success is built on strong partnerships. We work with others to create opportunities for our students and to actively support our communities.
Global Reach
As Canada’s leading global college, we are focused on driving positive change through global education and training. We embrace diversity in all its forms and bring together cultures and experiences to prepare worldready graduates.
Why earn a Graduate Certificate at a college?
Graduate Certificates offered by Ontario Colleges deliver a unique combination of hands-on, practical skills that build on prior education and training.
College Graduate Certificate learners elevate their theoretical or practical skills specifically targeted to their career goals.
A College Graduate Certificate provides you with an education that provides current career ready skills for in demand key sectors and industries.
The Benefits
› In-demand skill development.
› Designed to complement prior education in various fields.
› Small class sizes for focused interactive and hands-on learning.
› Connect with industry leaders via guest speakers, alumni, industry events and associations.
› Professors with a unique combination of academic qualifications, industry connections and professional designations.
› Elevate your professional profile for career success.
Program Delivery Modes
In-Person: Primarily delivered in a face-to-face, on campus format. Students and instructors will meet in person the majority of the time.
Online: Online programs do not meet in-person. Although all delivery is online, how and when students are expected to engage with their courses can vary.
Hybrid: Students will be expected to attend regular in-person sessions of the course on campus. Online components may be delivered synchronously or asynchronously. niagaracollege.ca/coursedelivery Visit the NC website for further information about delivery options.
Advanced Care Paramedic
PLACEMENT
Are you currently a Primary Care Paramedic looking to extend your knowledge and skills? This program builds on the knowledge and experience you have acquired as a Primary Care Paramedic. During your education, you will attain enhanced assessment, knowledge and skills in the paramedic field. You will learn to use critical thinking and sound clinical judgment to effectively manage emergent and nonemergent healthcare situations within the community at the level of an Advanced Care Paramedic.
Program Highlights:
› Designed for current Primary Care Paramedics, the program meets the demand of Ontario’s emergency medical service organizations for advanced care paramedics.
› Approximately 620 hours of hands-on, practical work experience.
› Expert faculty with a strong background in the paramedic field.
› Didactic portion of program is offered over two days each week, allowing you to maintain employment.
Career Opportunities:
› Advanced Care Paramedic
Admission Requirements:
Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Diploma; Letter of employment with certification under Base Hospital Medical Authority.; A-EMCA Certification or equivalent from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Education Branch. Applicants with pending status are eligible to apply.; A minimum score of 70% on a pre-admission test regarding primary care theory; Proof of English proficiency.
Additional Requirements:
Criminal Record Check; Communicable Disease Surveillance; First Aid and CPR; Physical Fitness; Student Dress Code. Details at niagaracollege.ca/0854
Clinical and or Placement Requirements:
Mask fit testing; equipment training for placement agency as deemed necessary by the agency; mandatory clinical and placement agency orientation sessions may be on campus and/or at the placement agency. Additional training as deemed necessary by the clinical and/or placement agency in accordance to Bill 18 may be on campus or at the placement agency.
Educational Certification by the Ontario Base Hospital: All ACP students will be required to attend a mandatory training session with the Base Hospital and obtain the status of “Educational Certification” at the ACP level in order to perform ACP skills during placement. This is completed at the end of Term 2.
Program code: 0854
Campus location: Welland Start term: Sep
niagaracollege.ca/0854
PROGRAM OUTLINE Term Course
ONE Patient Care Theory I
Patient Care Practicum I
Patient Care Practicum Advanced Skills
Patient Care Practicum I - Independent Study
Pharmacology
TWO Patient Care Theory II
Patient Care Practicum II
Advanced Care Professional and Medical Legal Issues
Patient Care Practicum II - Independent Study
Clinical Practice
THREE Field Placement - Preceptorship
Advanced Law Enforcement and Investigations
This program elevates justice-related diploma or degree holders with advanced investigative skills for law enforcement careers. Applied learning is central, featuring simulated crime scene labs, the Justice Studies Simulator Lab, and police service field placements (contingent on police screening). Expert faculty, comprised of former police officers, impart real-world investigative knowledge. Students conduct community policing research and lead the “SafeWalk” program, gaining practical experience. The curriculum builds on previous Police Foundations, Protection, Security and Investigation diplomas, or justice studies degrees. Graduates are prepared for diverse roles in the public and private justice sectors, equipped with essential investigative techniques and practical experience.
Program Highlights:
› Significant applied learning opportunities in simulated crime scene labs; the Justice Studies Simulator Lab; and field placement opportunities, including a ride-a-long program offered in partnership with Niagara Regional Police and other Ontario police services (applicants must successfully complete a police screening).
› Expert faculty comprised of former police officers with extensive investigative experience.
› Students conduct community policing-based applied research projects and have an opportunity to lead the “SafeWalk” program.
› Builds on a previous Police Foundations or Protection, Security and Investigation diploma or justice studies-related university degree.
Career Opportunities:
› Municipal, provincial or federal law enforcement agency
› Police service
› Private or corporate investigations
Admission Requirements:
Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) in Police Foundations or Protection, Security and Investigation (Law and Security Administration); or Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Law and Justice, Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice and Public Policy, Criminology and Justice, Sociology, Legal Studies and Political Science*; Proof of English proficiency; and Completion of the Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP) test.
*Should your Ontario College Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree be outside the above fields of study, related work experience may be considered (as determined by the College).
Additional Requirements:
Criminal Record Check; Physical Fitness. Details at niagaracollege.ca/0250
Program code: 0250
Campus location: Welland Start term: Sep niagaracollege.ca/0250
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Term Course
ONE Police Applicant Procedure and Preparation
Applied Community Policing
Document Analysis
Advanced Crime Scene Analysis
Case Preparation and Documentation
Physical Fitness for Policing
Ethics and Leadership
Field Placement I - Advanced Law Enforcement
TWO Advanced Document Analysis
Advanced Police Studies
Evidence and Court Procedure
Professionalism in Policing
Advanced Physical Fitness for Policing
Psychological Emergencies and Intervention Strategies
Conflict Resolution
Field Placement II - Advanced Law Enforcement
Artisan Distilling
Do you have a passion for spirits and an interest in the expanding craft distilling industry? As a Distiller, you have indepth understanding of the scientific, technological and business aspects of distilling and fermentation combined with relevant skills and knowledge in product production, testing and merchandising.
Program Highlights:
LEARNING ENTERPRISE
› Niagara College’s School of Wine, Beer and Spirits is renowned for its outstanding reputation with graduates, employers and industry partners.
› The Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-theLake is located in the heart of Ontario’s thriving distilling industry and serves as a living lab for students, including a world-class teaching distillery; on-site 40-acre vineyard; a fruit tree orchard and apiary as well as the Teaching Winery, Teaching Brewery, Teaching Spa and NC Teaching Greenhouse.
› Provides an in-depth understanding of the scientific, technological and business aspects of distilling and fermentation and the production cycle of distilled spirits.
› Access the latest technologies available for smallbatch fermentation and distillation processes.
Career Opportunities:
› Distiller for small-to-large volume distillery
› Agency sales representative
› Distillation manager
› Distillation technician
› Export licensee
› Operations manager
› Product developer
› Quality control inspector/supervisor
Admission Requirements:
Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) or Bachelor’s Degree AND Proof of English proficiency. Students are required to be a minimum of 19 years of age by the start of classes.
Program code: 0783
Campus location: Niagara-on-the-Lake Start term: Sep
niagaracollege.ca/0783
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Term Course
ONE Distillery Operations
Distillation Science
Practical Distilling I
Introduction to Sensory Analysis
The Legal and Regulatory Environment
TWO Quality Control
Practical Distilling II
Quantitative Spirit Analysis
Capstone Project Distillation Management
Autism and Behavioural Science
Program code: 0192
Campus location: Niagara-on-the-Lake Start term: Sep
niagaracollege.ca/0192
PLACEMENT
Are you passionate about helping individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to achieve their potential and gain greater independence? Develop expertise in the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis and the skills needed to work with individuals with ASD in therapeutic and school-based settings.
Program Highlights:
› Courses designed to emphasize the importance of cultural competence and individualized approaches to care and support.
› Develop an understanding of evidence-based practices based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
› Learn how to design, implement and evaluate programs and behavioural intervention plans.
› Two unique field placement opportunities tailored to your learning and supported by a full-time field placement officer.
› Introduction to technologies and applications that support classroom theory and field placement.
› Certification in non-violent crisis intervention available.
Career Opportunities:
› Educational assistants or ABA facilitators in school boards
› Graduates work predominantly with individuals with ASD as Behavioural Technicians in therapeutic and educational environments as part of a treatment team supervised by a Registered Behaviour Analyst
› Implementing Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) strategies in community, private or home-based settings
› Working with families, including parent training
› Working for organizations that serve individuals with ASD
Admission Requirements:
Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) in Child and Youth Care (Worker), Communication Disorders Assistant, Developmental Services Worker, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant, Social Service Worker or Therapeutic Recreation OR Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioural Science, Child Studies, Education, Psychology, Speech and Language Sciences, Social Work or Sociology OR For applicants who have studied outside of these fields of study, please submit a one-page cover letter indicating why you feel you would be successful in the ABS program, what experience you have already, and a resume that includes your educational and work background with a current email address AND Proof of English proficiency.
Additional Requirements:
Criminal Record Check; Communicable Disease Surveillance; First Aid and CPR; Physical Fitness.
Details at niagaracollege.ca/0192
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Term Course
ONE Introduction to Applied Behavioural Analysis
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Specialized Instructional Strategies
Working with Families and Teams
Integrative Seminar I
Field Placement I
TWO Parent and Staff Training
Behavioural Skill Building
Behavioural Assessment and Intervention
Ethics and Professionalism
Integrative Seminar II
Field Placement II
Commercial Cannabis Production
NC will prepare you with the expertise to begin working in an industry that requires highly skilled professionals. This program will provide training in the biology and cultural practices of cannabis production, including plant nutrition, environment, lighting, climate control, pest and disease control and cultivar selection.
Program Highlights:
INTERNSHIP
› Design and implement plant nutrition, lighting and pest management programs.
› Develop expertise to become a Master Grower and/or Micro Cultivator License holder.
› Learn craft cannabis growing skills.
› Analyze crops and adapt to growth conditions/pestmanagement strategies.
› Comply with requirements for safe and legal production and packaging.
› Create production plans for the procurement of raw materials and ensure a consistent supply of highquality crops.
› Develop and implement a system to accurately document and track crop production costs. Interpret budgets and financial statements to inform efficient cannabis production operations.
› Plan and oversee the allocation of staffing and space to support the execution of production.
› Comply with and execute appropriate security protocols.
› Students will have an opportunity to participate in an internship with a licensed producer or industryrelated project.
› Winner of the 2022 Grow Up Cannabis Education Award.
Career Opportunities:
› Extraction/edibles
› Irrigation and fertigation
› Master grower
› Micro cultivator
Admission Requirements:
› Operation manager
› Propagation
› Quality assurance associate
Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in the areas of Horticulture, Greenhouse Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Plant Sciences, Biology or a related discipline AND Proof of English proficiency. For applicants who have studied outside of these fields of study OR those who have an acceptable combination of related work experience and postsecondary education (as determined by Niagara College), a portfolio must be submitted. Students are required to be a minimum of 19 years of age.
Additional Requirements: Physical Fitness.
Details at niagaracollege.ca/0797
Program code: 0797
Campus location: Niagara-on-the-Lake Start term: Sep niagaracollege.ca/0797
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Term Course
ONE Cannabis Production Science I Regulations of Cannabis Industry Entomology and IPM in Cannabis Production Cannabis Crop Methods I Cannabis Business Software Applications Biology and Evolution of Cannabis TWO Cannabis Plant Pathology Best Practices and Trends in Cannabis Quality Assurance and Analytical Testing in the Cannabis Industry Genetics of Cannabis Cannabis Production and Crops II Licensed Producer Field Placement
Community Mental HealthMultidiscipline
Note: This program is for qualified internationally-trained nurses only.
Internationally trained nurses are eligible to register for this intensive one-year program, which awards an Ontario College Graduate Certificate. This program builds upon the foundation of mental health begun in preregistration nursing education. It explores current issues and trends in mental health in Canada, current best practices in nursing for providing optimal care to clients with diverse mental health disorders across the lifespan, legal and ethical aspects of mental health care, and the interdisciplinary approach to healthcare.
Program Highlights:
› Access our Co-Curricular Record program in which individuals gain recognition for student engagement, leadership and co-curricular activities pursued outside of the classroom.
› Experiential learning with standardized patients.
› Access to international student-specific advisement and transition supports through the International Division.
› Students earn Gentle Persuasive Approach certificate focused on caring for individuals with dementia and other cognitive disorders.
Career Opportunities:
› Clinic or medical centre
› Community healthcare organization
› Hospital
› Long-term care facility
Admission Requirements:
A College Diploma or University Degree in Nursing. If English is not your first language, proof of English proficiency may be required.
Program code: 0964
Campus location: Welland Start term: Sep / Jan / May niagaracollege.ca/0964
PROGRAM OUTLINE Term Course
ONE Mental Health Nursing I Mental Health Across the Lifespan Concepts of Mental Health and Addiction Trends and Issues in Mental Health Nursing Cultural Diversity
TWO Nursing Assessment in Mental Health Acute Care and Crisis Intervention Community Mental Health Nursing Mental Health Nursing II Leadership Studies
Cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate program equips students with the practical and theoretical expertise needed to secure digital systems and data. Through a blended delivery model combining online and hands-on lab instruction, students learn to identify vulnerabilities, conduct penetration testing, manage security operations, and respond to incidents. The curriculum includes training in cloud and IoT security, ethical hacking, digital forensics, and secure software development. Graduates will be prepared to handle evolving cyber threats and ensure organizational compliance with legal and ethical standards. Designed for IT diploma or degree holders, this program addresses a regional demand for skilled professionals and prepares learners for a dynamic and fast-growing industry.
Program Highlights:
› Blended delivery: in-person labs and online learning
› Training in ethical hacking and digital forensics
› Hands-on experience with SIEM and SOC operations
› Real-world cybersecurity breach simulations
› Industry-informed curriculum with current tools and trends
Career Opportunities:
› Cybersecurity analyst
› Cloud security specialist
› Digital forensics investigator
› Incident response specialist
› Information security consultant
› IT compliance analyst
› Penetration tester
› Security operations technician
› Security risk analyst
› Vulnerability specialist / Ethical hacker
Admission Requirements:
Ontario College Diploma or equivalent, or Bachelor’s Degree, in Information Technology or Computer Studies AND Proof of English proficiency.
Program code: 0456
Campus location: Welland Start term: Sep niagaracollege.ca/0456
PROGRAM OUTLINE Term Course
ONE Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Networking and Network Security Laws, Ethics, and Compliance in Cybersecurity Cloud and IoT (Internet of Things) Security Risk Management and Incident Response Cybersecurity Operations and SOC Management
TWO Advanced Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigations Emerging Threats and AI-Driven Cybersecurity Secure Software Development and DevSecOps Mobile and Wireless Security Cybersecurity Capstone Project
Program code:
Data Analytics
This eight-month graduate certificate program prepares learners for high-demand roles in data management and analytics. Graduates will develop the skills to extract meaningful insights from large, complex data sets to support data-driven decision-making. Students will learn to collect, analyze, and visualize data to address current and emerging business challenges. The ability to interpret data and predict patterns is an increasingly critical skill in today’s data-centric world.
Program Highlights:
› Develop a comprehensive understanding of ethical data management, predictive analytics, and data visualization.
› Designed for individuals from diverse academic and professional backgrounds seeking to enhance their analytical problem-solving capabilities.
› Engage in case studies and interactive labs that simulate real-world business scenarios.
› Gain hands-on experience with software-based simulations that build competencies in team-based, real-time decision-making environments.
Career Opportunities:
› Business Analyst
› Data Analyst
› Decision Analytics Associate
› Digital Strategist
› Performance Analyst
› Research Associate
› Sales and Forecasting Analyst
› Website Analytics Associate
› Business Consultant
Admission Requirements:
Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) or Bachelor’s Degree AND Proof of English proficiency
Recommended Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
0902
Campus location: Niagara-on-the-Lake Start term: Sep / Jan / May niagaracollege.ca/0902
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Term Course
ONE Fundamentals of Data Analytics
Database Essentials
Data Ethics
Business Analytics and Decisions
Computer Applications in Business Analytics I
Statistics for Data Analytics
TWO
Computer Applications in Data Analytics II
Data Visualization and Communication
Predictive Analytics
Data Mining
Statistics and Modelling Practices in Data Analytics
Early Childhood Education –Resource Consulting
PLACEMENT
Designed for graduates of Early Childhood Education programs, this post-graduate certificate equips students with the specialized skills needed to support children with exceptionalities and their families. Emphasizing inclusive education, the curriculum covers assessment strategies, individualized programming, and methods for effective collaboration with families and community partners. Students gain valuable hands-on experience through two field placements.
Program Highlights:
› Two unique field placement opportunities tailored to your learning and supported by a field placement officer.
› Strong focus on inclusive education practices, along with family-centred and strength-based decision making.
› Flexible learning through online course delivery.
› Graduates will be qualified to become Resource Teachers as defined by the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA).
Career Opportunities:
› Childcare agencies
› District school boards
› Hospital programs and playrooms
› Municipal, non-profit or private day care centres
› Nursery schools and cooperative preschools
› Parent-child drop-in centres
› Professional resource centres
Admission Requirements:
Ontario College Diploma in Early Childhood Education, or proof of registry with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE); AND Proof of English proficiency
Program code: 1220
Campus location: Online Start term: Sep
niagaracollege.ca/1220
ONLINE DELIVERY
All courses are delivered virtually through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous online delivery. Online programs do not meet in person. Although all delivery is online, how and when students are expected to engage with their courses can vary.
PROGRAM OUTLINE Term Course
ONE Foundations of Early Childhood Resource Consulting Supporting Atypical Development Adapting Curriculum Practices Field Placement I - ECE - RC
TWO Evidence Informed Decision Making Empowering Families Through Strength-Based Approaches Working With Others Through Professional Engagement Field Placement II - ECE - RC
NOTE: Field placement opportunities require students to attend designated host agencies in person to complete placement requirements.
Ecosystem Restoration
Are you passionate about the environment with a desire to help establish an ecologically healthy relationship between nature and our highly industrialized world? As an Ecological Restoration Practitioner, you are skilled in the restoration and management of disturbed ecosystems and prepared to play a leading role in the environmental labour market.
Program Highlights:
› Centred on ‘hands-on, boots-on’ learning opportunities via community-based, year-long ecological restoration projects.
› The 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake includes restored wetlands, The Wetland Ridge Trail and is part of the Niagara Escarpment.
› Supports bio-monitoring, bio-engineering and plant material management training via the Teaching Greenhouse, community nurseries and a full complement of field equipment.
› Restoration-oriented certifications and training provide graduates competitive advantages in the environmental labour market.
› Engaged Program Advisory Committee with representatives from sectors involved in the planning, implementation, regulation and promotion of ecological restoration activities.
› Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) has reviewed program curriculum and successful graduates of this program will be immediately eligible for certification designation as a CERPIT (Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner in Training).
Career Opportunities:
› Ecological restoration practitioner
› Environmental manager
› Natural heritage specialist
› Species-at-risk invasive management specialist
› Watershed stewardship coordinator
› Wildlife biologist
Admission Requirements:
Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) in Environmental Technician/ Technology; Ecosystem Management Technician/Technology; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Biology; Botany; Ecology; Environmental and Resources Studies/ Management; Environmental Science/Technology; Landscape Architecture; Wildlife; Zoology AND Proof of English proficiency; OR Submit a cover letter and resume outlining an acceptable combination of environmental work experience and postsecondary education (as determined by the College)
Additional Requirements: Physical Fitness.
Details at niagaracollege.ca/2000
Program code: 2000
Campus location: Niagara-on-the-Lake Start term: Sep niagaracollege.ca/2000
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Term Course
ONE Plant Material Management
Restoration Ecology
Flora Identification
Aquatic Monitoring Techniques
Soil Sciences
Hydrology
Applied Geomatics
TWO Professional Communications
Wild Species Management
Ecological Engineering
Field Project
River Corridor Restoration
Fauna Identification
Environmental Management and Assessment
Program code:
0294
Campus location: Niagara-on-the-Lake
Start term: Sep niagaracollege.ca/0294
INTERNSHIP
Would you like to explore the environmental sector and gain the practical experience needed to launch a career in this exciting and important field? As a graduate of the Environmental Management and Assessment program you will have the specialized skills that employers are looking for to work in areas like environmental site assessment, organizational sustainability and waste management.
Program Highlights:
› First program of its kind in Canada; faculty team has over 60 years of collective environmental experience.
› Graduates have marketable skills from the perspective of business, industry, government, consultants and environmental associations.
› Nationally accredited by ECO Canada for excellence in curriculum in compliance with the Canadian National Occupational Standards.
› The 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagaraon-the-Lake offers access to ecological living labs in addition to hands-on learning opportunities via industry or projects that provide practical experience one day a week, for 12 weeks.
› Graduates with relevant experience can seek Environmental Professional certification through ECO Canada.
Career Opportunities:
› Environmental assessment and risk management
› Environmental compliance
› Environmental site assessment
› Pollution prevention
› Public/community engagement and outreach
› Waste management
Admission Requirements:
Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) in Environmental Technician/ Technology; Ecosystem Management Technician/Technology; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Biology; Earth Sciences; Ecology; Environmental and Resources Studies/Management; Environmental Science; Environmental Engineering AND Proof of English proficiency; OR Submit a cover letter and resume outlining an acceptable combination of environmental work experience and postsecondary education (as determined by the College)
Additional Requirements:
Physical Fitness.
Details at niagaracollege.ca/0234
PROGRAM OUTLINE Term Course
ONE Environmental Laws and Regulations
Environmental Communications
Environmental Analysis I
Waste Management Systems
Applied Geomatics and Data Management
Environmental Assessment
Environmental Site Assessments
TWO Carbon and Energy Management
Environmental Analysis II
Occupational Health and Safety and Hazardous Materials Management
Organizational Sustainability
Best Practices and Trends in Environmental Management
Project Management
Environmental Field Placement
Event Management
Turn your passion for planning into a professional career with our Event Management graduate certificate program. Learn to design, coordinate, execute and promote memorable events from faculty who are industry experts. Gain hands-on experience in project management, leadership, budgeting, and marketing. Take part in hands-on event management projects each semester and finish with a crosscultural capstone experience.
Program Highlights:
› Located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, The Daniel J. Patterson Campus is in the heart of Canada’s hospitality, tourism and events market.
› The program is designed to equip you with expertise in the latest event trends, such as sustainability, technology and attendee customization.
› Gain extensive practical experience on campus via NC events.
› Benefit from connecting and networking with leading industry professionals and take the steps toward achieving your dream career.
Career Opportunities:
› Banquet/function manager
› Conference Services Events Manager
› Donor Relations
› Events fundraiser
› Events and meetings planner
Admission Requirements:
› Festival planner
› Incentive travel manager
› Project Manager
› Social event planner
› Venue Manager
› Volunteer coordinator
Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) or Bachelor’s Degree OR an acceptable combination of related event experience and postsecondary education (as determined by the College), AND proof of English proficiency.
Additional Requirements: Details at niagaracollege.ca/0185
Program code: 0185
Campus location: Niagara-on-the-Lake Start term: Sep niagaracollege.ca/0185
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Term Course
ONE Event Marketing
Event Managerial Accounting Leadership Concepts Sponsorship and Fundraising
Event Planning and Logistics
Event Project Management I Experiential Learning I
TWO Volunteer and Human Resource Management
Event Programming
Experiential Learning II
Event Risk Management
Event Professionalism and Sales
Event Project Managment II
Exercise Science for Health and Performance
Program code: 0260
Campus location: Welland Start term: Sep
niagaracollege.ca/0260
PLACEMENT
Do you aspire to gain the expertise and skills that are essential to optimize the performance of athletic populations or design programs to support individuals living with chronic conditions?
The Exercise Science for Health and Performance graduate certificate advances your undergraduate degree with targeted theory and practical coursework. Placement opportunities support your preparation for industry credentialling. You will gain knowledge and skills in areas of counselling, assessing and prescribing tailored exercise programs for athletes, as well as individuals managing various chronic health conditions.
Program Highlights:
› Applied learning opportunities to develop skills required to work with various populations
› Labs are equipped with advanced tools to test (VO2max, spirometry, ECG etc.) and train (plyometrics, Olympic lifting, Injury rehabilitation etc.) athletic and clinical populations
› Gain the knowledge and skills to challenge certifications from industry leading organizations such as the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Canadian Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCA), College of Kinesiology Ontario (COKO), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as well as other prominent international organization certifications
Career Opportunities:
› Clinical and wellness centres
› Commercial or private fitness centre
› Health and rehabilitation centre
› Municipal and community services centres
› Occupational testing
› Organization with corporate wellness program
› Private practice
› Sport and Performance Centre
› Wellness centre
› Canadian Armed Forces
Admission Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Human Kinetics, Kinesiology or Physical Education. Applicants who have studied outside of these fields, may be considered on an individual basis AND Proof of English proficiency.
Additional Requirements:
Criminal Record Check; University Course Work; Communicable Disease Surveillance.
Details at niagaracollege.ca/0260
PROGRAM OUTLINE Term Course
ONE Client Education and Behaviour Change
Training Techniques
Exercise Prescription
Advanced Fitness Assessment
Occupational Testing and Workplace Evaluation
Field Placement I
TWO
Exercise Prescription for Special Populations
Fitness Assessment for Special Populations
Advanced Nutrition
Injury Mechanisms and Management
Career Preparation
Field Placement II
Gerontology
Note: This program is for qualified internationally-trained nurses only.
Internationally trained nurses are eligible to register for this intensive one-year program, which awards an Ontario College Graduate Certificate. The Gerontology program is ideal for nurses who are interested in enhancing their foundational knowledge and building leadership skills in caring for the health of older adults in diverse settings. Graduates of this program will combine their new, advanced learning with their previous professional credentials and experience to provide exemplary service to this growing population.
Program Highlights:
PLACEMENT
› Unique interprofessional education experience with other nursing and allied health programs.
› Access to Co-Curricular Record program in which individuals gain recognition for student engagement, leadership and co-curricular activities pursued outside of the classroom.
› Experiential learning including more than 100 hours of clinical placement.
› 42 hours of hands-on experiential learning in stateof-the-art simulation labs.
› Access to international student specific advisement and transition supports through the International Division.
› Over 50 hours of online simulation learning to integrate knowledge and geriatric assessment.
› Students earn Gentle Persuasive Approach certificate focused on caring for individuals with dementia and other cognitive diseases.
Career Opportunities:
› Clinic or medical centre
› Community healthcare organization
› Hospital
› Long-term care facility
› Seniors’ residence
Admission Requirements:
A College Diploma or University Degree in Nursing. If English is not your first language, proof of English proficiency may be required.
Program code: 0966
Campus location: Welland Start term: Sep / Jan / May niagaracollege.ca/0966
PROGRAM OUTLINE Term Course
ONE Fundamental Clinical Skills Health and Aging in Canada
Older Adult and Long Term Care Nursing
Healthy Aging in the Community
Advanced Communication in Nursing
TWO Introduction to Interprofessional Education and Practice
Nursing Leadership
Introduction to Evidence Based Nursing
Older Adult and Hospital Based Nursing
Gerontological Nursing Practice
Hospitality
and Tourism Management
Are you a dedicated service professional eager to advance your managerial and leadership abilities in hospitality and tourism? Our Graduate Certificate in Hospitality Management is designed to enhance your practical skills and industry knowledge, preparing you for mid-level management roles in Canada and around the world. Gain specialized training that empowers you to confidently step into more senior positions, driving operational excellence and elevating guest experiences in the fast-growing global hospitality and tourism sectors.
Program Highlights:
› Gain managerial, communication and leadership skills critical to your success.
› The 125-acre Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagaraon-the-Lake is located in the heart of Canada’s premier hospitality and tourism industry.
› Strong focus on developing leadership through technology and teamwork with industry-driven learning experiences.
› Gain hands on learning through restaurant operation simulations, capstone projects and field trips.
Career Opportunities:
› Assistant manager or supervisor
› Event coordinator
› Front office manager
› Food and beverage supervisor
› Guest relations manager
› Operations coordinator
› Sales and marketing coordinator
› Tourism and attractions services manager
Admission Requirements:
Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) or Bachelor’s Degree AND Proof of English proficiency.
Program code: 0461
Campus location: Niagara-on-the-Lake Start term: Sep
niagaracollege.ca/0461
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Term Course
ONE Best Practices of Accounting Principles in Hospitality and Tourism
Accommodations Management
Human Resource Management for the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
International Niche Tourism
Hospitality and Tourism Marketing
Hospitality Operations and Risk Management
TWO Food and Beverage Service Management
Sustainable Tourism Destination Development
Entrepreneurship/Intrapreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism
Revenue and Strategic Management
Event and Attraction Management
Operations Finance and Technology
Human Resources Management
Are you a person with a focus on human resources or management who dreams of playing a lead role in caring for an organization’s most important asset - its people? As a Human Resources Management graduate, you possess specialized knowledge in labour law, occupational health and safety, labour relations, training, compensation and recruitment, enabling you to work in all aspects of HR.
Program Highlights:
INTERNSHIP
› Designed to complement prior education in other disciplines.
› Professors have significant HR industry experience.
› Applied learning opportunities including an internship with 300 hours of practical HR experience.
› Courses prepare you for the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and/or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designations.
› Courses required to write the Certified Human Resources Professional Knowledge Exam (CHRP-KE) and Certified Human Resources Leader Knowledge Exam (CHRL-KE) in order to achieve your CHRP and/ or CHRL designations, must have an overall average of 70 percent, with no course mark below 65%.
› Connect with industry leaders via guest speakers, alumni, industry events and associations including the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA).
Career Opportunities:
› Benefits coordinator
› Compensation specialist
› Human resources generalist
› Labour relations officer
› Occupational health and safety coordinator
› Pension and benefit administrator
› Recruitment coordinator
› Recruiter
› Talent acquisition specialist
› Training and development coordinator
Admission Requirements:
Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) or Bachelor’s Degree AND Proof of English proficiency.
Program code: 0452
Campus location: Niagara-on-the-Lake Start term: Sep / Jan niagaracollege.ca/0452
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Term Course
ONE Financial and Managerial Accounting
HR Management Systems and HR Metrics
Principles of Human Resource Management
Business Management and Organizational Behaviour
Organizational Training and Development
Recruitment and Selection
TWO Organizational Design
Human Resources Planning
Compensation Administration
Employment Law: Special Topics
Canadian Occupational Health and Safety
Industrial and Labour Relations
Field Placement - Human Resources Management
The field placement is an internship requiring 300 hours practical experience in human resources.
Nursing Leadership & Healthcare Management
Note: This program is for qualified internationally-trained nurses only.
Internationally trained nurses are eligible to register for this intensive one-year program, which awards an Ontario College Graduate Certificate. The Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Management program helps students to develop their leadership ability and capacity to manage the multiple factors influencing healthcare at the organizational and system A-levels.
Program Highlights:
› Unique interprofessional education experience with other nursing and allied health programs.
› Access to Co-Curricular Record program in which individuals gain recognition for student engagement, leadership and co-curricular activities pursued outside of the classroom.
› Experiential learning including a capstone project.
› Access to international student specific advisement and transition supports through the International Division.
Career Opportunities:
› Clinics and medical centre
› Community healthcare organization
› Hospital
› Long-term care facility
› Seniors residence
Admission Requirements:
A College Diploma or University Degree in Nursing. If English is not your first language, proof of English proficiency may be required.
Program code: 0970
Campus location: Welland Start term: Sep / Jan / May niagaracollege.ca/0970
PROGRAM OUTLINE Term Course
ONE Communication for Nursing Leaders
Healthcare Business Operations
Nursing Leadership in Healthcare Administration
Healthcare Systems
Evidence-Based Decision Making
Cultural Diversity
TWO Ethics in Nursing Leadership and Administration
Management of Human Resources in Healthcare
Law and Healthcare Administration
Technology and Informatics for Nursing Leaders
Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Management Capstone
Introduction to Interprofessional Education and Practice
Palliative Care–Multidiscipline
Note: This program is for qualified internationally-trained nurses only.
Internationally trained nurses are eligible to register for this intensive one-year program, which awards an Ontario College Graduate Certificate. The Palliative Care program is ideal for nursing graduates who are interested in enhancing their foundational knowledge and skills to care for clients with life-limiting illnesses. Graduates of this program will combine their new, advanced learning with their previous education and experience to provide exemplary care to clients and their families who are coping with the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual complexities associated with the dying process.
Program Highlights:
› Unique interprofessional education experience with other nursing and allied health programs.
› Access to Co-Curricular Record program in which individuals gain recognition for student engagement, leadership and co-curricular activities pursued outside of the classroom.
› Experiential learning with standardized patients.
› Access to international student-specific advisement and transition supports through the International Division.
Career Opportunities:
› Clinics and medical centre
› Community healthcare organization
› Hospice
› Hospital
› Long-term care facility
› Respite care
Admission Requirements:
A College Diploma or University Degree in nursing. If English is not your first language, proof of English proficiency may be required.
Program code: 0962
Campus location: Welland Start term: Sep / Jan / May niagaracollege.ca/0962
PROGRAM OUTLINE Term Course
ONE Palliative Care - Introduction
Palliative Care - Communications
Palliative Care - Pyschosocial Aspects
Palliative Care - Understanding of Death
Cultural Diversity
TWO Palliative Care - Comfort
Palliative Care - Ethics
Palliative Care - Simulation
Introduction to Interprofessional Education and Practice Leadership Studies
Campus location:
Project Management
Elevate your career: Gain the skills and knowledge to lead projects to success with our graduate certificate in Project Management!
As a project manager, you will have an opportunity to apply your skills in the industry of your choice. You will define project objectives, scope, required resources, and deliverables. You will assemble your team, track progress, manage risk, monitor your budget, make adjustments, and stay on schedule. Most important, you will be an expert communicator and problem solver, working with all project stakeholders to realize project goals.
Program Highlights:
› Designed specifically to meet the needs of a diverse student population including working professionals with limited or unpredictable availability.
› Explore complex workplace scenarios and their solutions using project management simulation software.
› Earn project management education hours towards a variety of certifications: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Risk Management Professional (RMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP), or Agile Scrum Master (ASM) designations.
Career Opportunities:
› Business Systems Analyst
› Construction Project Coordinator
› Events Coordinator
› Marketing Project Manager
› Operations Analyst
› Project Manager
› Project Scheduler
› Risk Analyst
› Scrum Master
Admission Requirements:
Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) OR Bachelor’s degree AND Proof of English proficiency.
ONLINE DELIVERY
All courses are delivered virtually through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous online delivery. Online programs do not meet in person. Although all delivery is online, how and when students are expected to engage with their courses can vary.
PROGRAM OUTLINE Term Course
ONE Project Management Foundations
Project Planning
Cost Management and Financial Analysis
Communication and Participant Management
Leadership in Project Management
Project Management Tools and Technology
TWO Risk Management in Projects Procurement and Strategic Sourcing
Change Management and Conflict Resolution
Quality Management
Career Development and Personal Leadership
Capstone Project in Project Management
Public Relations
Program code: 0171
Campus location: Welland Start term: Sep niagaracollege.ca/0171
INTERNSHIP
Are you a detail-oriented storyteller who excels at relationship building and boasts a strong range of skills including writing and research and strategic communications and analysis? As a Public Relations (PR) Practitioner, you are a strong written and verbal communicator with an understanding of the importance of effective communication between an organization and its public.
Program Highlights:
› Develop the public relations and strategic communication skills needed to succeed in the fastpaced and diverse world of PR.
› Gain hands-on learning experience via a 152-hour field placement and applied learning projects involving industry clients in the second term.
› Curriculum, including an emphasis on social media, is informed by a program advisory committee to ensure industry relevance and exceeds current provincial PR program standards.
› Program runs three days a week in both terms.
› Provides multiple networking opportunities for the students to meet industry professionals.
Career Opportunities:
› Change management
› Community relations
› Corporate social responsibility
› Crisis communication
› Internal communication
› Investor relations
› Issues management
› Marketing communications
› Media relations
› Public affairs
› Publicity
› Special event management
› Social media/digital communications
Admission Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline, or Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) in a related area of study (as determined by the College) including: Business and Management Studies, Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting OR an acceptable combination of related work experience and postsecondary education (as determined by the College) outlined in a portfolio submission AND Proof of English proficiency.
PROGRAM OUTLINE Term Course
ONE Public Relations Principles I
Writing Principles
Media Relations
Social Media Strategies
Organizational Communications
Computer Applications Design I
TWO Advanced Writing
Public Relations Principles II
Special Event Development and Management
Public Relations Applied Projects
Social Media Strategies II
Desktop Publishing II
Field Placement - Public Relations
Social Media Management
Do you have what it takes to become a leader in the emerging world of social media management? Are you creative, analytical, detail-oriented and digitally adept? As a social media professional, you will plan, execute and analyze social media campaigns for a variety of organizations and clients, in both for-profit and non-profit sectors. You will create engaging communications using images, video and text to enhance brands and improve online engagement.
Program Highlights:
› Graduate certificate program delivered over two semesters, four days a week.
› Hands-on learning in client-focused courses.
› Gain and improve collaboration and leadership skills required in the industry.
› In-depth training in social media management platforms.
› Training in website hosting, LMS management and social media analytics dashboards.
› Network among industry professionals to access the freelance market.
› Plan and lead a social media campaign for a client in a capstone course.
› Gain business and marketing skills.
› Learn creativity techniques and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
Career Opportunities:
› Brand ambassador
› Community manager
› Content strategist
› Customer relations specialist
› Digital content manager
› Digital media manager
› Digital marketing manager
Admission Requirements:
› Marketing coordinator
› Social analytics manager
› Social media analyst
› Social media strategist
› Social media coordinator
› Social media influencer
Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent AND Proof of English proficiency.
Program code: 0478
Campus location: Welland Start term: Sep / Jan / May
niagaracollege.ca/0478
PROGRAM OUTLINE Term Course
ONE Social Media Strategies
Writing for Social Media
Online Marketing and Public Relations
Canadian Media Practices and Law
Visual Communications
Videography
TWO Applied Projects l
Paid Campaigns and Analytics
Campaign Leadership and Management
Entrepreneurship and Career Development
Web Site Management
Applied Projects II
Supply Chain Management
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding career that enables you to contribute to the management of global supply chains? As a professional in Supply Chain Management, you will be working in a profession that influences the purchasing, production, warehousing and distribution of goods and services.
Program Highlights:
› A focused curriculum provides students with a comprehensive understanding of supply chains, logistics management, related technology, and business processes.
› Graduates can pursue professional status through associations such as the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL), the Canadian Institute for Traffic and Transportation, (CITT) and the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).
› Students will partner with organizations or complete case study work, using course competencies to address real world problems.
› Applied research is present in various courses, culminating with a capstone course in the final term.
› Software-based simulations provide learners with competencies in team-based, real-time, competitive business scenarios.
› Program is a member of the SAP University Alliance.
› Students can compete in International Business Simulation competitions.
Career Opportunities:
› Customer fulfillment supervisor
› Demand analyst
› Distribution planner
› Inventory supervisor
› Logistics coordinator
› Production planner
› Supply chain analyst
› Supply chain supervisor
› Warehouse operations supervisor
Admission Requirements:
Ontario College Diploma (or equivalent) or Bachelor’s Degree AND Proof of English proficiency.
Program code: 0476
Campus location: Niagara-on-the-Lake
Start term: Sep / Jan / May niagaracollege.ca/0476
PROGRAM OUTLINE Term Course
ONE
Business Management and Organizational Behaviour
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Systems and Metrics
Enterprise Information Management
Lean Six Sigma Project Management
Integrated Operations Planning
TWO
Global Logistics Management
Organizational Sustainability
Purchasing and Supply Management
Supply Chain Leadership and Negotiation Skills
Transportation Systems, Distribution and Logistics Management
Applied Research for Supply Chain Management
Teaching English as a Second Language
Program code: 0305
Campus location: Online Start term: Sep
niagaracollege.ca/0305
INTERNSHIP
This one-year intensive online program prepares pre-service teachers to teach English as a second language both domestically and abroad and offers opportunities to explore ways to support ESL students in the classroom. Explore the creation of curriculum, assessment, and the use of educational technologies to enhance language acquisition. Included in the program are arranged in-person and virtual practicum placements where pre-service teachers will have the opportunity to observe the ESL classroom and practice teaching to a group of language learners to gain real-world experience.
Program Highlights:
› Theory- and methodology-focused classes taught by subject matter experts.
› Extensive training with various educational technologies that enhance the ESL classroom.
› Arranged practicum placements in-person in the Greater Hamilton and Niagara areas; support provided to find practicum placements in-person in any Canadian province, or in any municipality outside of the Niagara and Hamilton areas (TESL Ontario allows the option of up to 50% of Practicums to be completed online. This flexibility may help accommodate different teaching environments and schedules.)
› Practicum teaching opportunities with experienced mentor teachers who meet TESL Ontario requirements.
Career Opportunities:
Domestically:
› Adult learning centre
› Corporate training consultancy
› Multicultural centres
› Private language school
› Postsecondary education Internationally:
Admission Requirements:
› Corporate training consultancy
› Elementary/Secondary school
› NC educational partner
› Postsecondary education
› Teacher training organizations
Bachelor’s Degree AND Proof of English Language proficiency, as demonstrated by one of the following, if English is a subsequent language:
• TOEFL iBT overall score of at least 101: minimum scores of 26 in Speaking; 24 in Listening; 27 in Writing; 24 in Reading or;
• IELTS Academic-Reading 7.0, Listening 7.0, Speaking 7.0, Writing 7.0 or;
• Other proficiency assessment as acceptable to the College More information is available: https://teslOntario.org/certification/teacher-certification/ Language proficiency test must be completed within two years of the program start date.
Additional Requirements: Criminal Record Check.
Details at niagaracollege.ca/0305
ONLINE DELIVERY
All courses are delivered virtually through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous online delivery. Online programs do not meet in person. Although all delivery is online, how and when students are expected to engage with their courses can vary.
PROGRAM
OUTLINE
Term Course
ONE English Language Systems
Teaching Methodologies
Language Acquisition
Teaching Language Skills I
Workplace Communication Skills and Professionalism I
Field Placement I - TESL
TWO Teaching Language Skills II
Curriculum and Resource Development
Teaching with Technology
Workplace Communication Skills and Professionalism II Field Placement II - TESL
The Niagara College program is a fully accredited Teaching English as a Second Language Training program through TESL Ontario and TESL Canada.
Applying to Niagara College.
Choosing your program is an important step on your path to your future. We are always ready to answer your questions and provide guidance to ensure you are ready to apply. Take a look at the following pages that contain answers to some of the most common questions we get asked. There is information about paying for and financing your education, what you need to meet admission requirements, how to apply for residence or housing, and lots of information about the special service areas that we offer to all students.
You can always start by visiting the Niagara College website where you can find convenient tabs to all of the information you need to know.
Minimum admission requirements
Each program listing in this guide provides information on the minimum requirements for admission. This information is also available on the Niagara College website.
niagaracollege.ca/admissions
Many NC programs begin in September of each year while some are also available in January or May. Program availability and the current status may change and are updated daily on the Niagara College website.
niagaracollege.ca/status
International applicants
Niagara College welcomes applicants from around the globe. To apply, individuals need to complete and submit the international student application found on the NC International website.
international.niagaracollege.ca/how-to-apply
Ready to apply? Visit the Ontario Colleges website to begin your application today. Note that applications are subject to a non-refundable fee.
NOTE: The minimum academic requirements pertain to most programs. Some programs may also require: specific pre-requisite courses, pre-admission testing, attendance at an information session, participation in an audition session, submission of a portfolio, completion of an essay or questionnaire or additional assessment of equivalency to required courses. It is important to note that meeting admission requirements does not guarantee admission to Niagara College programs.
An investment in your future.
Niagara College equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. Beyond academics, NC will help you grow personally and professionally, building a strong network of peers and mentors. By investing in your education, you’re investing in your future, ensuring you have the tools to achieve your dreams.
Tuition and Fees
All fees shown are based on the 2025-26 academic year. Tuition and fees for 2026-27 in all funded postsecondary programs may change without notice. Co-op programs have an additional fee of $575.00 per co-op term. Costs for materials are also added to some programs.
The basic annual fees listed here are tuition and essential fees.
Fees include: Academic Advising, Peer Services, Technology, Athletics and Recreation, Campus Safety, Career Services, Financial Aid Offices, Counselling and Mental Health, Health Services, Student Buildings, Student ID Cards, Transit Pass, Achievement and Records, Student Health Plan, SAC Advocacy, SAC Resources, SAC Membership, SAC Social Engagement, SAC Clubs, SAC Services, Student Engagement, Sustainability, and Alumni.
niagaracollege.ca/fees international.niagaracollege.ca/fees
Financial Aid
Financial assistance—scholarships, bursaries and loans—are available to eligible students. Visit Financial Aid to explore all of your options, including scholarships, bursaries, OSAP, and other financial resources.
OSAP
*Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
niagaracollege.ca/finaid
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a financial aid program that can help you pay for your education through grants which is money you don’t have to pay back and student loans which is money you need to repay once you’re done school. OSAP also helps pay for many important things needed to complete your studies including tuition; books and equipment; fees charged by your school; and even living expenses (full-time students only) and child care (for full-time and part-time students with children).
Ontario.ca/osap
Scholarships and bursaries
NC offers over $3 million in scholarships and bursaries each year for domestic students needing assistance with education costs
Numerous scholarships can be found through online resources. Below are some websites which are not affiliated with Niagara College, but do offer information regarding scholarship opportunities and additional financial aid information.
niagaracollege.ca/finaid scholartree.ca studentawards.com scholarshipsCanada.com
International Students
For details about scholarships, visit international.niagaracollege.ca/scholarships
Important Dates and FAQs
Beginning your postsecondary student journey comes with a lot of questions. Thankfully we have compiled a list of some of the most common things individuals want to know before making such an important decision.
Application dates and deadlines
Non-Competitive Programs
Applications to open programs are processed on a first-come, first-served basis starting in November each year. NC Admissions will continue to issue acceptances to open programs until the capacity is met up to the start of the term.
Competitive Programs
Note that the following key dates can be subject to change with the most up-to-date information found on the NC website.
niagaracollege.ca/dates
Last date to apply for equal consideration to a competitive program:
SEP 2026
JAN 2027
Last date to submit portfolio, test scores, and/or final grades in required courses for consideration to competitive programs:
Feb 1, 2026
Feb 27, 2026
Earliest admission offer date for competitive programs: Mid March
Last date to apply for equal consideration to a competitive program: Jun 5, 2026
Last date to submit portfolio, test scores, and/or final grades in required courses for consideration to competitive programs:
MAY 2027
Jul 10, 2026
Earliest admission offer date for competitive programs: Late July
Last date to apply for equal consideration to a competitive program: Oct 30, 2026
Last date to submit portfolio, test scores, and/or final grades in required courses for consideration to competitive programs: Nov 20, 2026
Earliest admission offer date for competitive programs: Late November
How will I know if my program is competitive?
To determine if admission to your program of interest is competitive, please visit niagaracollege.ca/availability How do I apply and is there an application fee?
The application for Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and convention refugees is available online at ontariocolleges.ca for a non-refundable application fee. You can apply to a total of five programs, with no more than three choices at any one Ontario college. For more information, please visit ontariocolleges.ca. International applicants see below:
I am an international (visa) applicant: Niagara College welcomes students from over 100 different countries. To apply as an international student, you must complete and submit the web application form for international students, along with your official transcripts, graduation documents from high school and/ or university, and provide proof of English proficiency (if applicable). Upon receiving the information provided, we will assess your application. If you meet the eligibility criteria and the program remains available, you will receive an Offer of Admission, accompanied by a request to submit a deposit by a specified deadline. Upon timely submission of the deposit by the deadline, along with meeting the academic requirements, you will receive a Letter of Acceptance, and we will initiate the process of obtaining a Provincial Attestation Letter on your behalf. These documents are essential for your study permit application and cannot be transferred.
International applicants may apply online at: international.niagaracollege.ca/apply
For more information contact: Niagara College International 100 Niagara College Boulevard, Welland, Ontario, Canada, L3C 7L3
Phone: 905-988-2910, ext. 7151 Fax: 905-735-2413 Email: international@niagaracollege.ca
How will I know if the College has received my application?
The Admissions Office will send an email and mail an acknowledgement brochure to you after your application has been received from ontariocolleges.ca. The mailing will indicate if there are specific pre-admission requirements for the programs for which you have applied and due dates for test scores, portfolio and transcript submissions. You can also find this information at: niagaracollege.ca/par
Are accommodations provided in the admissions process for students with disabilities?
If you wish to request accommodation for pre-admission testing, please contact the Accessibility Services office prior to the test date.
Phone: 905-735-2211, ext. 7778 or visit: niagaracollege.ca/hwas/services/accessibility/tests/
Do I need to provide my transcript(s)?
Please ensure that proof of all admission requirements is received by the Admissions Office within 3 weeks of submitting your application, or no later than the date noted in the chart under Important Dates.
If you are not currently enrolled in Ontario as a full-time high school student, you must request an official high school transcript be sent directly to ontariocolleges.ca For information on how to request Ontario high school and postsecondary transcripts, please visit niagaracollege.ca/ transcriptrequirements
Does the College consider transcripts from outside of Ontario?
Applicants whose Canadian secondary school studies have been completed outside the province of Ontario must submit evidence of equivalent standing. Recognized equivalents to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) are: Alberta–grade 12, British Columbia–grade 12, Manitoba–grade 12, New Brunswick–grade 12, Newfoundland–grade 12, Nova Scotia–grade 12, Prince Edward Island–grade 12, Quebec–high school leaving certificate (secondary V), Saskatchewan–grade 12, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut–grade 12. Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada are considered on an individual basis. International credential assessment services are available at icascanada.ca or wes.org/ca
Does the College consider alternatives to an Ontario secondary school diploma?
Applicants who provide documentation for Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) equivalency from any of the following sources will be considered on an individual basis.
› Academic and career entrance (ACE)
› Canadian adult education credential (CAEC)
› Home schooling (individual assessment is required) For further information, please contact the Admissions Office at Phone: 905-735-2211, ext. 7619 or Email: admissions@niagaracollege.ca.
Does the College consider transcripts from private career colleges?
Most private College courses and/or credentials are not acceptable as admission requirements for Niagara College programs. Please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@niagaracollege.ca for assistance with your particular program of interest.
Can I apply as a mature student?
If you are age 19 or older as of the first day of classes, and do not have an Ontario secondary school diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, you may be considered for admission as a mature student. You must meet all specific admission requirements (courses, portfolio, written statement, audition, pre-admission testing, etc.) For the program to which you are applying. Equivalency testing is available in mathematics and English for applicants age 19 or older. Testing is not available for biology, chemistry or physics. Test fees are payable at the time the test is written. To review eligibility for admission, please contact the Admissions Office at Phone: 905-735-2211, ext. 7619 or Email: admissions@niagaracollege.ca
What are English language proficiency requirements?
If you have earned the equivalent of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) from outside of Canada, you will be required to provide proof of one or more of the following:
› Grade 12 English at the (C)or(U) level (Ontario high school curriculum)
› Niagara College Mature Student Test for English
› ACE English (Academic Upgrading)
› International credential assessment for studies outside of Canada
If English is your subsequent language, the College (for the purposes of admission to standard non competitive programs) will also accept the following as proof of English proficiency: English Language Score Requirements
Paper Based: 500, Computer Based: 173, iBT: 80 Minimum: 20 Writing, 20 Speaking
Paper Based: 550, (TESL: 600)
Computer Based: 213 (TESL: 250) iBT: 85 Minimum: 22 Writing, 22 Speaking, (TESL: 101, 27 Speaking, 23 Listening, 27 Writing, 24 Reading) IELTS All postsecondary (undergraduate) programs* 6.0–No individual band under 5.5
degree & post-graduate programs
All undergraduate programs
All degree & post-graduate programs
Completion of Level 5 English for Academic Preparation program with 70% and no individual grade under 50%
Completion of Level 5 English for Academic Preparation program with 75% and no individual grade under 60%
*Excluding Pharmacy Technician. For details visit niagaracollege.ca/pt
The College provides both short and long-term intensive English as a subsequent language programs for foreign trained students who plan to attend Niagara College, or a university, and need to improve their English language proficiency before starting their academic studies.
TOEFL
Does the College offer a way for me to obtain required courses for admission?
Yes. The Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) program, offered through Academic Upgrading, can help you prepare for admission to postsecondary programs at Niagara College, as well as other Ontario colleges. If you do not have a high school diploma, or you have completed high school some time ago and need to refresh your skills, or you are missing specific courses required for admission, the ACE program can help you. Academic upgrading courses include communications/English, mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, computers, and self-development. You can enjoy free tuition, access to textbooks, and the possibility of some financial support. The program is based on continuous intake so you can enrol at any time. To learn more about this program, please visit niagaracollege.ca/au or Email: academicupgrading@ niagaracollege.ca .
When will I know if I have been admitted?
Programs starting: September 2026, January 2027 or May 2027
November 1st , 2025 is the earliest offer date for admission to full time postsecondary, bachelor’s degree and graduate certificate programs. Admission decisions will be released according to the application deadlines to Niagara College, available at niagaracollege.ca/dates
A current list of open and competitive programs is available at niagaracollege.ca/status
Applications are evaluated based on published admission requirements. When the applicant provides proof of meeting the requirements, an offer of admission can be issued, provided space is available in the program (see competitive program selection and ranking below). Where a required course is in progress at the time of evaluation, a decision will be rendered upon receipt of course enrolment. Offers of admission granted where one or more admission requirements are in progress will be conditional upon successful completion of the requirement. A conditional offer of acceptance will be revoked if proof of completion of all requirements (admissions or pre-registration) is not received by the Admissions Office before the start of classes, or deadline specified in their acceptance and/or pre-registration documentation. In most cases, timetable selection is blocked until all admission and pre-registration conditions have been met.
Competitive program selection and ranking:
A program is considered competitive when the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number required to fill the program. Applications, as well as proof of all admission requirements, must be received by the Admissions Office according to the application deadlines to Niagara College, available at niagaracollege.ca/dates Applications received on or before the application deadline will be equally considered, based on published admission requirements and residency priority. Eligible applicants will be ranked for offering or placement on a waitlist based on ranking as determined by program selection criteria grouped by:
a) permanent residents of Ontario
b) permanent residents of other provinces and territories in Canada
c) applicants from other countries
Selection is based on the average of final grades in required courses and, where required, pre-admission test scores, audition or portfolio evaluations. The highest senior level final grade available at the time of evaluation is considered. Mid-term grades are not considered for competitive programs however, where the required grade 12 course is in progress, grade 11 final grades will be used for ranking.
Example 1: When an applicant is enrolled in a required grade 12 Math, and has no previous final grade for grade 12 Math at the time of evaluation, ranking is based on the final grade for grade 11 Math at the appropriate level. Offers of admission granted in this circumstance will be conditional upon successful completion of the required grade 12 Math.
Example 2: When an applicant is enrolled in a required grade 11 or 12 Chemistry, and has no previous final grade for grade 11 or 12 Chemistry at the time of evaluation, the applicant will not be considered for admission to a competitive program. Final grades must be available at the time of evaluation.
Applicants currently attending a semestered secondary school are strongly encouraged to complete the subjectspecific requirements for the programs to which they are applying in the first semester of their final year or during their third year of studies so final marks for these courses may be used in the selection. This is particularly important for programs requiring SCH4C where no grade 11 Chemistry mark can be used in selections.
Preferred preparatory programs (Pre-Community Services and Pre-Health Sciences): the preferred admission process for these programs into competitive programs does not supersede the admissions policy regarding selection and ranking of applicants for competitive programs.
How do I confirm my offer of acceptance?
An applicant may confirm to only one offer of acceptance at one time. Confirmation of acceptance is completed online at ontariocolleges.ca
In order to secure your place in the program, you must confirm by the deadline specified in your offer of acceptance letter. All colleges to which you applied will be informed of your decision.
If you are an international student, please refer to the instructions listed at international.niagaracollege.ca/how-toapply/
What happens when an applicant has been placed on a waiting list?
A waiting list is established when there are more eligible applicants than available space in a program. Your position on the waiting list is determined by your evaluation score compared to other applicants, or by your application date if you have applied after the application deadline. Your waiting list status is typically valid until the fifth day of classes and does not carry over to future terms. Should space become available in the program, wait listed applicants will be contacted by the Admissions Office. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide accurate contact information including mailing address, email address and phone numbers. What if I have been denied admission?
Applicants may be denied admission when the program and/or waiting list is filled, or when proof of all admission requirements has not been submitted by the required due date. Applicants wishing to make a formal appeal can follow the appeal of academic decisions policy and procedure found on our website. niagaracollege.ca/appeal
Can I be readmitted to a program?
Students who wish to be readmitted to the first semester of any program must apply to o ntariocolleges.ca. Standard application rules and deadlines, as well as admission requirements for the current application cycle will apply. Students wishing to return to a term other than the first term of a program must contact Enrolment Services for further information. Phone: 905-735-2211, ext. 7500
How much are tuition fees?
The cost of tuition varies between programs. Tuition fees are listed by individual program at niagaracollege.ca/fees
Can I defer my acceptance offer?
A deferral of admission may be considered on an individual basis under extenuating circumstances. Applicants must submit their request in writing to the Admissions Office. Applicants must meet all program admission requirements for the start date for which they wish to defer. If a deferral is requested to the next application cycle, a new application and payment of the application fee at Ontario Colleges will be required.
How and when can I pay my tuition and fees?
Program Start Tuition and Fees Invoice Issued September Late May January Early October May Late January
Invoices are posted to each student’s online MyNC account. Invoices are not mailed to home addresses. Your reserved space in the program expires as of the due date on the tuition and fees invoice. If payment is not received by the due date, you may lose your space in the program. You may be considered for re-admission if there is space available upon request.
How do I apply for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)?
Online application procedures and deadlines for applications are available on the OSAP website at o ntario.ca/osap
For more information about OSAP and financial aid, please visit niagaracollege.ca/finaid
What must I do if my tuition and fees will be paid by a sponsor?
If your tuition and fees will be covered by a sponsoring agency, a sponsorship approval must be provided by the tuition deposit due date. Otherwise, the deposit payment must be paid.
Space may not be available in the program after the deposit due date.
For more information please visit niagaracollege.ca/enrolmentservices/fees/sponsored
The letter of approval must include:
› Student details: student name, date of birth, Niagara College student ID number.
› Details and duration of sponsorship: program, full-time/ part-time studies, length of program/individual term.
› Coverage and limitations.
› Requirements for invoicing.
› Sponsoring agency information: address, email, phone number and contact person.
Approval letters can be submitted by email, mail or fax to:
Email: studentaccounts@niagaracollege.ca
Mail: Niagara College
100 Niagara College Boulevard Welland, ON L3C 7L3
Attention: Student Accounts
Fax: 905-736-6001
Does my program have a health requirement?
Some programs require students to have certain medical and health criteria such as a completed communicable disease surveillance (CDS) process. Information will be posted online within your MyNC account. Students must complete the CDS process by the deadline indicated and meet all medical criteria. These are necessary for clinical/field placement. Failure to meet the criteria could affect the ability to proceed in the program, and/or result in having your offer of admission revoked. For more information regarding CDS requirements and to access the CDS process and checklist, please visit the Niagara College Health Services website at niagaracollege.ca/hwas/services/health/cds
How do I apply for transfer credits?
Applicants with previous postsecondary education will be assessed for transfer credits upon receipt of an official transcript from the previous institution. Niagara College does not charge a fee for this service. Credits are considered on a course-by-course basis and will be granted where deemed equivalent in content and learning objectives to corresponding Niagara College courses. In some instances, detailed course outlines may be required for evaluation. For more information, please visit niagaracollege.ca/transfer
Current and previous Niagara College students who wish to transfer credits from one Niagara College program to another should contact Transfer Credit at Email: transfercredit@niagaracollege.ca
What is prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR)?
Niagara College believes that many people acquire college-level learning and skills through various situations such as prior work experience, community work, noncredit courses, self-directed study, travel and military service. Candidates who can demonstrate that they have achieved the learning outcomes of a specific course may be granted Niagara College credits based on an assessment of their prior learning. PLAR assessments require time and often involve multiple service areas. It is recommended that applicants start this process no later than three (3) weeks prior to the start of classes. Prior learning assessment and recognition plar@niagaracollege.ca niagaracollege.ca/plar
Do I have any future study options?
As an NC graduate, you can take advantage of many great pathways to further educational opportunities in Canada and around the world. We are proud to provide a range of future study options for students. More details on specific opportunities can be found at niagaracollege.ca/pathways
Residence Highlights
› Flexible payment options and only pay for the academic year instead of a typical 12-month lease
› Just steps from campus
› Furnished two bedroom suites featuring a kitchen (containing a fridge and microwave), three-piece bathroom, and Wi-Fi Internet. (May vary)
› Students supply linens, cutlery and small, CSA-approved appliances (e.g. a toaster or a kettle).
› Controlled access and on-site management.
› 24 hour monitoring and visitors sign in.
› 24/7 access to a self-serve canteen or marketplace.
On-Campus Residence
Looking to extend your educational experience beyond the classroom while meeting new people, forming life-long friendships, and getting involved in everything NC offers?
From student leadership opportunities to experiencing a global community that connects you to students from all over the world, living in residence enables you to explore self-growth and development in a social and supportive community. You will be surrounded by residence advisors committed to helping you transition into your new accommodations.
Apply to Residence
› Online applications Fall/Winter Academic Term open on February 1st (or next business day).
› Applications received on or before April 15th will be included in the acceptance lottery. After April 15th applicants are considered first-come, first-served if rooms available.
› Applicants will be notified by email within 3 business days of April 15th.
› Please see the Residence website for full details and dates for alternate terms.
niagararesidence.ca
Contact Residence:
Welland Campus Residence
905-732-9700 ext 3800
email: info.welland@niagararesidence.ca
Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus Residence
905-641-4435 ext 3900
email: info.notl@niagararesidence.ca
Off-Campus Living
In addition to our on-campus Residences, the beautiful Niagara Region also offers plenty of affordable, safe, quality housing close to both Niagara College campuses. An online housing board is a convenient way to search for off-campus housing options including access to a large, real-time database of student housing vacancies. Many area residents offer accommodations with listings at places4students.com . Start searching as early as possible to find the best options for you.
Our International Housing and Settlement team offers a wide variety of housing options for students transitioning to Canada. This includes assistance with residence, offcampus housing and Niagara College’s Homestay program. international.niagaracollege.ca/housing
Dining on Campus
Cafeterias offer prepared food, ranging from salads to sushi to pizza. Meal plans make it simple to pay for your food. Each campus has a budget-friendly café and student centre! The Shack and The Core, located at Welland Campus, and The Undergrounds and The Armoury, at the campus in NOTL, offer casual meal options and amazing events powered by your NCSAC!
dineoncampus.ca/niagara or yourncsac.ca/yourfood
niagaracollege.ca/nclife