Cambrian College
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Cambrian College |
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Established | 1967 |
Type | Public |
President | Sylvia Barnard |
Undergraduates | Available |
Postgraduates | Available |
Location | Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada |
Campus | Urban |
Sports | Golden Shieid |
Mascot | Bernie(dragon) - Athletics Association mascot |
Website | http://www.cambrianc.on.ca |
Cambrian College is a college of applied arts and technology in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. Established in 1967, and funded by the province of Ontario, Cambrian has campuses in Sudbury, Espanola and Little Current.
Cambrian works in partnership with school boards, training institutes, universities, and other institutions - locally, nationally and internationally - in order to provide additional educational opportunities and to share expertise and resources.
Cambrian’s commitment to its many communities is evidenced by the Wabnode Institute, the College’s centre for the advancement of First Nations education, and by its status as a leader in meeting the needs of persons with disabilities.
[edit] Student Population and Programs
The largest college in Northern Ontario, Cambrian College has over 4,400 full-time students and close to 90 full-time programs, a number of which are uniquely suited to the academic and employment aspirations of First Nations people. An additional 9,000 registrations are taken annually for part-time personal, professional and human resources development courses, workshops and seminars. Delivery methods include classroom learning, independent learning, distance education and the Internet.
Full-time program areas include:
Access and Academic Development
Anishnaabe Studies
Business
Communication and Creative Arts
Community services
Computer and Engineering Technology
Degree Programs
Graduate Certificate Programs
Health Sciences and Emergency Services
Hospitality and Tourism
Law and Justice
Skill/Trades Training
[edit] University Transfer Agreements
Cambrian College has agreements with universities in Canada and in countries that include Australia and the USA that enhance student mobility between college and university. These agreements formally recognize credits earned at each institution and facilitate the transfer of these credits between institutions.
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