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Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe is a great place to learn!

Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe is a special kind of college located in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada. In Quebec, a Cégep is a public college that students attend after high school. It's a bit like a bridge between high school and university, or it can help you get ready for a specific job. This Cégep opened its doors in 1968.

What Can You Study?

At Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe, you can choose from different types of programs. Some programs help you get ready for university, while others teach you skills for a specific career right away.

Programs for University (Pre-University)

These programs are designed to prepare you for university studies. They usually last two years.

  • Social Sciences: This program helps you understand how societies work, how people behave, and how the world changes.
  • Social Sciences – Administration: If you're interested in business or managing things, this program is a good start.
  • Pure and Applied Sciences: This is for students who love science, math, and technology. It prepares you for science or engineering at university.
  • Arts and Letters – Cinéma: Learn about making movies, from writing scripts to directing.
  • Arts and Letters – Visual Arts and Multimedia: Explore drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital art.
  • Arts and Letters – Culture and Creation: Dive into different cultures, literature, and creative writing.
  • Arts and Letters – Theatrical Exploration: Discover the world of theater, acting, and stagecraft.

Programs for Careers (Technical)

These programs are more hands-on and teach you specific skills for a job. They usually last three years.

  • Biomedical Laboratory Technology: Learn how to work in a lab, helping doctors find out what's wrong with patients.
  • Early Childhood Education: Get ready to work with young children, helping them learn and grow.
  • Computer science - Management: Learn about computers and how to manage technology projects.
  • Computer Science - Network management: Focus on setting up and keeping computer networks running smoothly.
  • Nursing: Train to become a nurse and help people stay healthy.
  • Marketing and Management: Learn how to sell products, promote ideas, and manage businesses.
  • Paramedic: Become a first responder, helping people in emergencies.
  • Dental Hygiene: Learn to clean teeth and help people keep their smiles healthy.
  • Diet Technician: Help people plan healthy meals and understand nutrition.
  • Animal Health: Work with animals, helping them stay healthy and recover from illness.
  • Biotechnology Specialization: Explore how living things can be used to create new products or solve problems.
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology – Building Sciences: Learn about how buildings are designed and built, focusing on their systems.
  • Accounting: Learn how to manage money and keep financial records for businesses.
  • Theater Production – Stage Management and Technical Design: Learn what happens behind the scenes in theater, like managing the stage and designing sets.
  • Theater – Theater Performance: Develop your acting skills and learn how to perform on stage.

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