Diploma of College Studies in Human Sciences

At Cégep de Matane, tuition is CAD 3,600 per year.

This programme is for students interested in studying human experiences and today's social challenges using multiple subjects. It prepares students for university in law, education, administration, psychology, and social sciences. Courses include psychology, geography, history, economics, and sociology. Students build research skills, learn to think critically, and gain the ability to examine complex social problems.

Learning happens through classroom work and practical activities. These include site visits, community projects, conferences, and exhibitions. A final synthesis project is required. This can be a research paper or an observation internship. The project gives real-world experience and helps confirm the chosen university path. Optional courses cover environmental issues, international relations, and criminal justice.

To join, students must have a Quebec secondary school diploma or its equivalent. A passing grade in CST mathematics from fourth year of secondary school is needed. International applicants must have finished grade 11 in an approved system. Support is available to add required university courses, such as math or biology, to the schedule.