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Exploring partnErships in Education
Dawson College
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About Dawson College
Business Technologies
Education and the Environment
Medical Technologies
Social Technologies
Engineering Technologies
Design and Applied Arts
Partnering with Dawson College
Computer Science Technologies
Program List
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About Dawson College
Dawson College was the first English-language college in the Canadian province of
Quebec’s network of post-secondary colleges, and is today its largest. Founded in 1968,
Dawson College is a highly respected academic institution committed to providing
excellence in education.
The College is located in the heart of downtown Montreal, Canada’s second largest city,
one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the world. This diversity is reflected in the
student, faculty and staff population of Dawson College and greatly enriches the lives of all
the members of the community.
Dawson College is dedicated to its mission to be a centre for excellence of learning and
teaching. About 10,000 students are enrolled in full-time and part-time study each year in
35 competency-based programs.
With an eye to the future, Dawson College has begun to cultivate partnerships around the
world that promote the exchange of ideas and knowledge, sharing expertise in a number of
fields, and providing educational solutions.
Partnering with Dawson College
Dawson College is uniquely positioned to develop rewarding partnerships with institutions
abroad to provide quality education. For the past 40 years, the College has developed
innovative and flexible approaches in education that meet the needs of students and
respond to evolving societal and economic conditions and demands. Dawson is a recognized
leader in the design and delivery of high-quality programs, in the development of new
programs and in the evaluation of existing programs of study.
Among the rewards of a partnership in education with Dawson College:
• vast experience in the development of competency-based programs designed to respond to socio-economic realities
• continuous process of development, evaluation and revision to be on the leading edge of advancing technologies and industry trends
• sharing expertise in teacher training and instructional development to create opportunities for new and innovative pedagogical approaches
• integrating innovation and social responsibility in the creation of academic and institutional projects that demonstrate commitment to sustainability
• leader in the broad field of college-level research in the province of Quebec and across Canada
Medical Technologies
To meet the growing demand for qualified and skilled technologists, Dawson College is
optimally positioned to deliver programs that train graduates to work in a broad range of
medical fields.
Upon successful completion of their programs, graduates are fully qualified to enter the
workforce as technologists working in biomedical laboratories, biotechnology facilities,
clinics and hospitals, in nursing homes and operating highly sensitive digital imaging
equipment to aid in the diagnosis of a wide variety of conditions, and providing radiation
therapies to patients.
Dawson College has the technical expertise, the teaching approaches, the superior
facilities, and proven results to provide training in:
• Biomedical Laboratory Technology
• Digital Imaging Radiology
• Radiation Oncology
• Nursing
• Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Technology
• Biotechnology
For more information about these programs, consult the Dawson College
website at www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca.
dawson facts
Dawson College was
founded in 1968 and opened
its doors in 1969.
The building Dawson occupies
was once the Mother House
of a religious order of sisters
whose vocation is teaching.
The original Mother House
was opened in 1908.
The site of Dawson College
encompasses 12 acres and
occupies a full city block.
The site of Dawson College
was declared a heritage
property in 1977.
The Dawson Library was the
chapel of the Mother House.
The ornamental light
fixtures, carvings and organ
pipes still remain.
Dawson CollegeRadiology Program
The Dawson College Library
Engineering Technologies
Engineering, in all its forms, creates the systems for people to live and work at a higher level
of efficiency, security and mobility. At Dawson College, engineering technology programs train
students to engage fully in the development of these systems.
Civil Engineering and Construction Technology graduates are qualified to work on the
construction of private developments and public facilities like roads, buildings, and water
distribution and sewer systems.
Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates are involved in the manufacturing
sector, applying basic principles of design with the help of Computer-Aided Design to the
development of manufacturing equipment and processes, or using robotics and
micro-processor-controlled equipment in manufacturing applications requiring automation.
In Electronics Engineering Technology, graduates work in a variety of technical fields related
to computers and networks. Students not only understand the principles of the technology
they develop, but also learn to install, configure and maintain electronic systems.
Dawson College has the technical expertise, the teaching approaches,
the superior facilities, and proven results to provide training in:
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Basic Construction Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Electronics Engineering Technology (Computers and Networks)
For more information about these programs, consult the Dawson College
website at www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca.
Dawson CollegeElectronics Engineering Technology
dawson facts
Dawson College is the
only college in the Quebec
network that has a subway
station connected to its
entrance.
Each year, more than
2,500 students graduate
from Dawson College.
Dawson College has the
largest intercollegiate
athletic program in Canada
with 19 intercollegiate and
two club teams.
Total enrollment of full-
and part-time students is
10,000.
Dawson College is named
for John William Dawson, a
famous geologist who served
as the principal of McGill
University, Canada’s most
prestigious university, from
1855 to 1893.
Business Technologies
Business programs at Dawson College give students a broad understanding of social,
economic and business issues around the world and are designed to provide them
with the tools and knowledge to deal with the challenges of business and to succeed in
today’s competitive and dynamic environment.
Students learn to operate in a rapidly evolving global environment with emphasis on
electronic marketing and international business, or apply their skills to applied business
methods to develop and foster critical thinking, analysis and problem solving skills,
as well as on computerized applications to effectively process and analyze financial and
business information.
Dawson College has the technical expertise, the teaching approaches, the superior
facilities, and proven results to provide training in:
• Business Management (Marketing)
• Accounting and Management Technology
• International Business Studies
• Accounting Principles and Related Computer Applications
For more information about these programs, consult the Dawson College
website at www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca.
Dawson CollegeSocial Service
Dawson CollegeComputer Science Technology
Computer Science Technologies
Dawson College was a pioneer in 1969 when it began offering computer science courses,
long recognizing the role computers would play in the future.
The College remains at the vanguard for training students to participate in the computer
industry, developing programs that not only prepare students to work as programmer-
analysts in small, medium or large enterprises that use networks and the Internet to conduct
their business, but also prepare them for CISCO, Linux and Microsoft certification.
Course content is constantly reviewed in consultation with the industry to ensure graduates
are able to respond to changing market demands.
Dawson College has the technical expertise, the teaching approaches, the superior
facilities, and proven results to provide training in:
• Computer Science Technology
• Preparation for CISCO & Linux Certification
• Preparation for Microsoft Certification
For more information about these programs, consult the Dawson College
website at www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca.
Social Technologies
Human beings are every country’s and every organization’s greatest resource. The well-being
of every member of society contributes greatly to the well-being of the entire nation.
At Dawson College, the education of the whole person has always been key and program
offerings include those that train students to be community leaders and specialized caregivers
for those less fortunate or in need of assistance.
Dawson College has the technical expertise, the teaching approaches, the superior
facilities, and proven results to provide training in:
• Community Recreation Leadership
• Social Service
For more information about these programs, consult the Dawson College
website at www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca.
Dawson CollegeSocial Service
The Dawson College Theatre
Design and Applied Arts
The scope and breadth of the fine arts, design and applied arts programs offered at Dawson
College give students every opportunity to explore their creative, technical and practical abilities.
At Dawson, emphasis is placed on the cultural and historical context of creation, and the
communicative significance of images, symbols and visual metaphors. Through training and
studio assignments, students gain an understanding of the formal structure of art-making in
two and three dimensions, as well as concepts which reflect current technologies.
Through diverse study methodologies and studio practices, graduates acquire a discriminating
ability for visual expression and creative processes, and apply their skills and knowledge
to a wide range of specialties, from traditional rendering of images to the newer artform of
digital animation, as well as precision design in all its applications.
For more information about these programs, consult the Dawson College
website at www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca.
• 3D Animation and Computer Generated Imagery
• Video Game Level Design
• 3D Animation for Video Games
• 3D Modeling for Video Games
• Graphic Design
• Illustration & Design
• Industrial Design
• Interior Design
• Professional Photography
• Commercial Photography
• Professional Theatre
dawson facts
About 1,000 employees
work at Dawson in faculty,
professional, support and
management positions.
Nearly 60% of Dawson
students list English as their
mother tongue, 16% list
French, and 25% list other.
Most students attending
Dawson in any given year
are 18, followed by 17, 19, 20
and 24+.
There are more women
than men enrolled at Dawson
College (60% vs 40%).
Among 2009 graduates,
76% have gone on to study
at university full-time and
6% part-time.
Among the 2008 graduates
who sought employment
right after College, 98.4%
are working, 80.3% in their
field of study.
Dawson CollegeProfessional Photography
Education and the Environment
Dawson College recognizes its responsibility as an educational institution to model
environmentally sound practices and is committed to the concept of sustainability. It seeks
to reduce its ecological footprint by improving its environmental performance in the areas
of infrastructure, academic programs, operations, facilities and communication.
The ultimate goal of sustainability initiatives at Dawson is to set a leadership example not
only in the achievement of targets within a comprehensive sustainability program, but to
integrate innovation and social responsibility in a learning environment.
In the past two years, Dawson College has developed two different courses of study that
embrace the concept of environmental awareness and responsibility in their curricula.
• Environmental Studies, a profile of the Social Science program, provides students with the opportunity to learn about the dynamic relationship between society and the environment and the environmental impact of resource development. They address and debate issues relating to environmentally sustainable growth in an increasingly global marketplace.
• Environmental Science, a profile of the Science program, takes a scientific approach to how risks and dangers to the environment affect the world from a global perspective. Courses aim to prepare students for entry to university in the life sciences, medical sciences, biotechnology and environmental science. Preparation includes a solid grounding in mathematics and physics and the opportunity for in-depth study of chemistry and biology.
For more information about these programs, consult the Dawson College
website at www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca.
Dawson CollegeScience program
p r o g ra m l i st
crEativE & appliEd arts
PRE-UNIVERSITy PROGRAMS
creative arts literature & languages
Arts and Culture
Cinema / Video / Communications
Literature
Languages
Visual Arts
Fine Arts
sciEncE, mEdical studiEs
& EnginEEring
PRE-UNIVERSITy PROGRAMS
science
Pure & Applied
Health Science
Environmental Science
Developmental Science
Explorations Science
social sciEncE & businEss
tEchnologiEs
PRE-UNIVERSITy PROGRAMS
social science
General Social Science
Commerce
Child Studies
Environmental Studies
North-South Studies
International Business Studies
Psychology
Law, Society and Justice
Travel & Tourism
Liberal Arts
carEEr / tEchnical
programs
3D Animation and Computer Generated Imagery
Graphic Design
Illustration And Design
Industrial Design
Interior Design
Professional Theatre
Professional Photography
Commercial Photography
Video Game Level Design
3D Animation for Video Games
3D Modelling for Video Games
Biomedical Laboratory Technology
Diagnostic Imaging
Radiation Oncology
Nursing
Laboratory Technology – Analytical Chemistry
Biotechnology
Civil Engineering Technology
Basic Construction Technology
Electronics Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Business Management (Marketing)
Accounting and Management Technology
Accounting Principles and Related Computer Applications
Computer Science Technology
Preparation for CISCO and Linux Certification
Preparation for Microsoft Certification
Community Recreation Leadership Training
Social Service
3040 Sherbrooke St. West
Montreal, Quebec H3Z 1A4
www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Exploring partnErships in Education
Dawson College