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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

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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)



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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.



• Business Management (Marketing)

• Accounting and Management Technology

• International Business Studies

• Accounting Principles and Related Computer Applications



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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.



• Computer Science Technology

• Preparation for CISCO & Linux Certification

• Preparation for Microsoft Certification



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.



• Community Recreation Leadership

• Social Service



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.



• 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.



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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


science

Pure & Applied

Health Science

Environmental Science

Developmental Science

Explorations Science

social sciEncE & businEss

tEchnologiEs


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

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