Cambrian College

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Coordinates: 46°31′48.56″N 80°56′27.86″W / 46.5301556, -80.9410722

Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology
Established: 1967
Type: Public College of Applied Arts and Technology
President: Sylvia Barnard
Undergraduates: Available
Postgraduates: Available
Location: 1400 Barrydowne Road, Station A Sudbury, Ontario, Canada P3A 3V8
Campus: Urban
Sports: Golden Shield
Mascot: Bernie(dragon) - Athletics Association mascot
Affiliations: ACCC,
Website: http://www.cambriancollege.ca

Cambrian College is a college of applied arts and technology in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. Established in 1967, and funded by the province of Ontario, Cambrian has campuses in Sudbury, Espanola and Little Current.

Cambrian works in partnership with school boards, training institutes, universities, and other institutions - locally, nationally and internationally - in order to provide additional educational opportunities and to share expertise and resources.

Cambrian’s commitment to its many communities is evidenced by the Wabnode Institute, the College’s centre for the advancement of First Nations education, and by its status as a leader in meeting the needs of persons with disabilities.

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[edit] Student Population and Programs

The largest college in Northern Ontario, Cambrian College has over 4,400 full-time students and close to 90 full-time programs, a number of which are uniquely suited to the academic and employment aspirations of First Nations people. An additional 9,000 registrations are taken annually for part-time personal, professional and human resources development courses, workshops and seminars. Delivery methods include classroom learning, independent learning, distance education and the Internet.

Full-time program areas include:
Access and Academic Development
Anishnaabe Studies
Business
Communication and Creative Arts
Community services
Computer and Engineering Technology
Degree Programs
Graduate Certificate Programs
Health Sciences and Emergency Services
Hospitality and Tourism
Law and Justice
Skill/Trades Training

Cambrian formerly offered courses in both English and French. Its French programs were transferred to the new Collège Boréal in 1995.

[edit] Computer and Engineering Technology

The Computer and Engineering Technology faculty at Cambrian College is renowned for innovation in its programs. The Energy Systems program was launched in Fall 2007 at the Barrydowne Campus and features "The Living Building Project" which has received significant government and industry funding. Students in the Energy Systems program take classes in areas as varied as chemistry, instrumentation and biology and take a hands on roll in the construction and design of "The Living Building Project".

[edit] University Transfer Agreements

Cambrian College has agreements with universities in Canada and in countries that include Australia and the USA that enhance student mobility between college and university. These agreements formally recognize credits earned at each institution and facilitate the transfer of these credits between institutions.

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