Program Comparison: Springboard Program vs. Pathways Streams

Please note that these programs are transition pathways, not DEC programs.

Springboard to a DCS

(Tremplin DEC Transition Program)		 Pathways – Prerequisites Stream

(081.06)		 Pathways – Orientation Stream

(081.06)
Duration Maximum 3 semesters 1-2 semesters 1-2 semesters
Division Continuing Education (Evening Division) Daytime Division Daytime Division
Entry Dates Fall, Winter, or Summer Fall only Fall only (Second choice program selection only)
Best For
  • Exploring CEGEP studies
  • Completing prerequisites for CEGEP program admission
  • Upgrading academic records or language skills
  • Reapplying for graduation in the original DEC program after course completion
  • High school graduates needing Math/Science prerequisites for CEGEP Science or Technical programs
  • Must be missing at least 1 Science prerequisite
  • Undecided high school graduates exploring CEGEP studies
Admission Requirements Quebec Diploma of Secondary Studies (D.E.S.) or equivalent Quebec Diploma of Secondary Studies (D.E.S.) or equivalent; No prior CEGEP studies Quebec Diploma of Secondary Studies (D.E.S.) or equivalent; No prior CEGEP studies
Part-time or Full-time Can be either part-time or full-time (full-time status not guaranteed) Full-time only Full-time only
Particularities
  • Remedial English and French language courses
  • Secondary IV and V Math/Science courses
  • General Education
  • Social Science concentration courses
  • Science concentration courses
  • A few ALC concentration courses
  • Choice of up to 3 courses per semester from:
    • Secondary IV TS Math
    • Secondary IV Physical Science
    • Secondary V TS Math
    • Secondary V Chemistry
    • Secondary V Physics
    • Calculus 1
    • Mechanics
    • Intro to Programming
    • General Chemistry
    • Ecology
  • PLUS:
    • English
    • French
    • Physical Education
  • Choice of up to 3 courses per semester from:
    • A selection of ALC courses
    • Introductory Social Science courses
    • Calculus 1, Linear Algebra, or Probability & Statistics
  • PLUS:
    • English
    • French
    • Physical Education

 



Last Modified: August 7, 2024