Cégep de Baie-Comeau is a
CEGEP
A CEGEP ( or ; ), also written cégep, CÉGEP and cegep, is a publicly funded college providing technical, academic, vocational or a mix of programs; they are exclusive to the province of Quebec's education system. A loanword from French, ...
in
Baie-Comeau, Quebec
Baie-Comeau (; 2021 city population 20,687; CA population 26,643) is a city located approximately north-east of Quebec City in the Côte-Nord region of the province of Quebec, Canada. It is located on the shores of the Saint Lawrence River nea ...
, Canada. Cégep de Baie-Comeau, a pre-university and technical college, is affiliated with
ACCC, and
CCAA.
Mission
The mission of Baie-Comeau Cégep is to provide students diversified, high quality training in higher education, to engage in research and to contribute to social, cultural and economic development. The vision is to be recognized as a leader in economic development, social and cultural development in support of their mission and expertise.
History
The college traces its origins to the merger of several institutions which became public ones in 1967, when the Québec system of CÉGEPs was created.
Programs
The Province of Quebec awards a
Diploma of Collegial Studies
A College Diploma in Quebec for pre-university studies and technical studies (officially titled: Diploma of College Studies, often abbreviated DCS, French: ''Diplôme d'études collégiales'' or ''DEC'') is a degree issued by the Ministry of Educ ...
for two types of programs: two years of pre-university studies or three years of vocational (technical) studies. The pre-university programs, which take two years to complete, cover the subject matters which roughly correspond to the additional year of high school given elsewhere in Canada in preparation for a chosen field in university. The technical programs, which take three-years to complete, applies to students who wish to pursue a skill trade. In addition Continuing education and services to business are provided.
See also
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Higher education in Quebec
Higher education in Quebec differs from the education system of other provinces in Canada. Instead of entering university or college directly from high school, students in Quebec leave secondary school after Grade 11 (or Secondary V), and enter ...
References
External links
Cégep de Baie-Comeau Website
Buildings and structures in Baie-Comeau
Baie-Comeau
Baie-Comeau (; 2021 city population 20,687; CA population 26,643) is a city located approximately north-east of Quebec City in the Côte-Nord region of the province of Quebec, Canada. It is located on the shores of the Saint Lawrence River nea ...
Buildings and structures in Côte-Nord
Education in Côte-Nord
Colleges in Quebec
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