Associate of Arts

Associate Degree
TYPE:
  • Part Time
  • Full Time
LENGTH: 2 year
CAMPUS: Prince George
FEES: Check fee schedule
START DATE: Intersession 2023 - Spring 2024
DELIVERY:
  • In Class
 
  • Overview
  • Courses
  • Location & Dates
  • Entry Requirements
  • Fees

Overview

Associate of Arts General Studies is a dynamic way to earn credits that can be put toward a university degree while exploring interests and gaining a broad foundation of knowledge.

Courses in this program include English, arts, science, social science, humanities, and wide range of electives. This program is ideal for people with diverse interests who want flexibility to sample courses from several subjects in arts, humanities, and social science.

Associate degrees from CNC transfer into university programs and give you preferential admission at public universities and university-colleges in BC. (Consult the British Columbia Transfer Guide and check with CNC advisors to verify transferability of credits.)

Associate of Arts Courses

Associate of Arts General Studies is a dynamic way to earn credits that can be put toward a university degree while exploring interests and gaining a broad foundation of knowledge. Courses in this program include English, arts, science, social science, humanities, and wide range of electives. This program is ideal for people with diverse interests who want flexibility to sample courses from several subjects in arts, humanities, and social science. Associate degrees from CNC transfer into university programs and give you preferential admission at public universities and university-colleges in BC. (Consult the British Columbia Transfer Guide and check with CNC advisors to verify transferability of credits.)

English

6 Credits First Year Level
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Arts Requirements

Must include:
6 credits in Social Sciences

6 credits in Humanities (including Creative and Performing Arts other than English)

18 credits in Arts at the second year level taken in two or more
subject areas

Additional 6 credits in Arts courses (Social Sciences or Humanities)
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Sciences: 1. Math, Computing Science or Statistics. 2. Lab Science*, 3. Science

*A Lab Science requires minimum 2-hour lab and excludes any course in APSC or Computing Science
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Electives in Arts, Science or other areas

100 Level or higher

Total Credits Required
60 Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 required

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Locations & Dates

CNC programs have varying lengths and start dates to meet your needs, and are offered across multiple campuses where possible. Don’t see the campus you’re looking for? Check back with us soon as this page is updated throughout the school year.

START DATE CAMPUS DELIVERY LENGTH
Fall 2023 Prince George In Class 2 year
Intersession 2023 Prince George In Class 2 years
Spring 2024 Prince George In Class 2 years

Entry Requirements

You’ll need one of the following:

• Successful completion of Grade 12 (with English 12 or English 12: First Peoples)

• ABE/Academic Upgrading Advanced Certificate

• GED Certificate

• Completion of Grade 11 with an outstanding academic record in the year of application.

Note 1: It is recommended high school students consult their counsellors to ensure they select the most appropriate high school courses for their chosen career paths.

Note 2: Students who received less than a “B” grade in English 12 or its equivalent are strongly encouraged to select English 103 as their first English course.

Note 3: Students applying for admission to MATH 101, CSC 109, Phys 101 or Chem 111 who obtained a “C+” or less in Principles of Math 12 (interim grade) or Math 050 must first register in MATH 100.

Note 4: The GED certificate meets the general admission requirements but does not meet specific program or course prerequisites.

Note 5: You will need to comply with the prerequisites of specific courses you select.

Need help meeting these requirements? Check out our Academic Upgrading options.

Open admission

Any program of study that does not have a selective admission process or fixed capacity and is on a “first qualified, first admitted” basis.

Invest in your future

Please check the Fee Schedule for up-to-date information.

These costs are an estimate and do not include books. Costs may change without notice. Student fees vary by campus.

Books for this program can be purchased from the bookstore.

Paying for college

We're here to help. You can apply for scholarships and bursaries through CNC. We can also help you find loans and other funding. Visit Financial aid to find out how.

Salaries and employment

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