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College Pathways

Algoma University offers a wide variety of degree programs both three year (90 credits) and four years (120 credits). Below is a list of diploma programs that provide you with credit transfers that Algoma University agrees to award to recognize your studies at College and will help you complete your degree faster!

• Business Administration Diploma – 2yr

  Completion of diploma program with an overall 3.0 GPA or greater awards the following maximum transfer credit into Algoma U degree programs:

  • 45 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Business Administration (4yr)

  Completion of diploma program with a 2.5 – 2.99 GPA awards the following transfer credit into Algoma U degree programs:

  • 15 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Business Administration(4yr)

  Number of credits awarded may be reduced if a minor is selected.
  Minors are available in Accounting, Economics, Human Resources and Marketing and transfer credits will be reduced.

• Business Administration Diploma – 3yr

  Completion of diploma program with an overall 3.0 GPA or greater awards the following maximum transfer credit into Algoma U degree programs:

  • 60 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Business Administration (4yr)

  Completion of diploma program with a 2.5 – 2.99 GPA awards the following transfer credit into Algoma U degree programs:

  • 30 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Business Administration (4yr)

  Number of credits awarded may be reduced if a minor is selected.
  Minors are available in Accounting, Economics, Human Resources and Marketing and transfer credits will be reduced.

• Child and Youth Worker Diploma – 2yr

  Completion of diploma program with an overall 3.0 GPA or greater awards the following maximum transfer credit into Algoma U degree programs:

  • 45 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Sociology

  • 45 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology

  • 36 transfer credits toward a Bachelor of Social Work

  Completion of diploma program with a 2.5 – 2.99 GPA awards the following transfer credit into Algoma U degree programs:

  • 15 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Sociology (3 & 4yr)

  • 15 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology (3 & 4yr)

  • 15 transfer credits toward a Bachelor of Social Work (4yr)

• Child and Youth Worker Diploma – 3yr

  Completion of diploma program with an overall 3.0 GPA or greater awards the following maximum transfer credit into Algoma U degree programs:

  • 60 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Sociology (3 & 4yr)

  • 60 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology (3 & 4yr)

  • 45 transfer credits toward a Bachelor of Social Work (4yr)

  Completion of diploma program with a 2.5 – 2.99 GPA awards the following transfer credit into Algoma U degree programs:

  • 30 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Sociology (3 & 4yr)

  • 30 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology (3 & 4yr)

  • 30 transfer credits toward a Bachelor of Social Work (4yr)

• Early Childhood Education Diploma – 2yr

  Completion of diploma program with an overall 3.0 GPA or greater awards the following maximum transfer credit into Algoma U degree programs:

  • 45 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Sociology

  • 45 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology

  • 36 transfer credits toward a Bachelor of Social Work

  Completion of diploma program with a 2.5 – 2.99 GPA awards the following transfer credit into Algoma U degree programs:

  • 15 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Sociology (3 & 4yr)

  • 15 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology (3 & 4yr)

  • 15 transfer credits toward a Bachelor of Social Work (4yr)

• General Arts and Science Diploma – 2yr

  Completion of diploma program with an overall 3.0 GPA or greater awards the following maximum transfer credit into Algoma U degree programs:

  • 45 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Sociology (3 & 4yr)

  • 45 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology (3 & 4yr)

  • 36 transfer credits toward a Bachelor of Social Work (4yr)

  Completion of diploma program with a 2.5 – 2.99 GPA awards the following transfer credit into Algoma U degree programs:

  • 15 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Sociology (3 & 4yr)

  • 15 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology (3 & 4yr)

  • 15 transfer credits toward a Bachelor of Social Work (4yr)

• Peace and Conflict Diploma – 2yr

  Completion of diploma program with an overall 3.0 GPA or greater awards the following maximum transfer credit into Algoma U degree programs:

  • 45 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Community Development (3yr) or Community Economic and Social Development – CESD (3 & 4yr)

  Completion of diploma program with a 2.5 – 2.99 GPA awards the following transfer credit into Algoma U degree programs:

  • 15 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Community Development (3yr) or Community Economic and Social Development – CESD (3 & 4yr)

• Police Foundations Diploma – 2yr

  Completion of diploma program with an overall 3.0 GPA or greater awards the following maximum transfer credit into Algoma U degree programs:

  • 45 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Law and Justice (3 & 4yr)

  Completion of diploma program with a 2.5 – 2.99 GPA awards the following transfer credit into Algoma U degree programs:

  • 15 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Law and Justice (3 & 4yr)

• Protection, Security and Investigation Diploma – 2yr

  Completion of diploma program with an overall 3.0 GPA or greater awards the following maximum transfer credit into Algoma U degree programs:

  • 45 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Law and Justice (3 & 4yr)

  Completion of diploma program with a 2.5 – 2.99 GPA awards the following transfer credit into Algoma U degree programs:

  • 15 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Law and Justice (3 & 4yr)

• Social Service Worker Diploma – 2yr

  Completion of diploma program with an overall 3.0 GPA or greater awards the following maximum transfer credit into Algoma U degree programs:

  • 45 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Sociology (3yr)

  • 60 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Sociology (4yr)

  • 45 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology (3 & 4yr)

  • 45 transfer credits toward a Bachelor of Social Work (4yr)

  Completion of diploma program with a 2.5 – 2.99 GPA awards the following transfer credit into Algoma U degree programs:

  • 15 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Sociology (3 & 4yr)

  • 15 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology (3 & 4yr)

  • 15 transfer credits toward a Bachelor of Social Work (4yr)

• Social Service Worker, Native Specialization – 2yr

  Completion of diploma program with an overall 3.0 GPA or greater awards the following maximum transfer credit into Algoma U degree programs:

  • 45 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Sociology (3 & 4yr)

  • 45 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology (3 & 4yr)

  • 45 transfer credits toward a Bachelor of Social Work (4yr)

  Completion of diploma program with a 2.5 – 2.99 GPA awards the following transfer credit into Algoma U degree programs:

  • 15 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Sociology (3 & 4yr)

  • 15 transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology (3 & 4yr)

  • 15 transfer credits toward a Bachelor of Social Work (4yr)