Program Category: Liberal Arts Certificates

This certificate must be completed either as a direct entry certificate or concurrently with fulfillment of the requirements for a bachelor's degree.

Practical ethics is an exciting new area of multidisciplinary study and research which provides the opportunity to apply ethical concepts and principles to contemporary social issues.

York University students may earn a General Certificate in Law & Society concurrent with fulfillment of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree

The Sexuality Studies certificate offers interdisciplinary training in sexuality studies to York students, professionals, activists and community leaders.

This certificate provides students with an introduction to the theory, methods and practice of work in historical, heritage and cultural institutions, and a critical understanding of the production and presentation of historical knowledge for public audiences.

To qualify for the Cross-Disciplinary Certificate in Indigenous Studies, students must complete 24 credits from a list of approved courses, with a cumulative grade point average in these 24 credits of at least 5.00.

To qualify for admission to the Certificate in TESOL, students must have successfully completed at least 24 credits with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (C).

This certificate provides a critical social science approach to health provision for those professional programs that deal with the health system, and health needs of people from a broad range of cultural traditions.

York University students may earn an Advanced Certificate in Hebrew and Jewish Studies concurrent with fulfillment of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Designed for students with no previous exposure to women's studies, this certificate offers a survey into issues and themes in the field.