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Arts, Languages, Humanities & Social Sciences

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Our arts, languages, humanities, and social sciences courses expand your intellectual horizons and enhance professional skills. Whether exploring languages, human culture, or social issues, our programs provide the knowledge for personal and career growth. With flexible, online learning options, you can study at your own pace. Join us to develop critical thinking, creativity, and global perspectives in your educational journey.


Amber Allen, Creative Writing Certificate student, was recently featured on the CBC Morning Edition K-W with Craig Norris. She was shortlisted for the 2026 CBC Short Story Prize for Pattern Recognition, a short story about her journey as a mother and her writing process. In her discussion, Amber talks about the importance of community in the field of writing and how she found that community through creative writing courses at the School of Continuing Studies. Listen to the full segment.

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Creative Writing Certificate

Our Creative Writing Certificate is evolving. Visit our Creative Writing Certificate Transition Pathway page to learn about your options, so you can identify and register for the courses you need to complete your program or transition to a new one.

I focus on building writing confidence and I give a lot of positive support. As with any vulnerable artistic endeavour, a writing voice can't grow and develop unless the writing feels safe and supported.
Libby JohnstoneInstructor, Writing Poetry, Creative Writing Certificate