Associate of Arts Modern Classics

Associate Degree
TYPE:
  • Part Time
  • Full Time
LENGTH: 2 year
CAMPUS: Prince George
FEES: Check fee schedule
START DATE: Fall 2023 - Intersession 2025
DELIVERY:
  • In Class
Application Status
Applications still open.
  • Overview
  • Courses
  • Location & Dates
  • Entry Requirements
  • Fees

Overview

A modern classics education will connect you with a dynamic world of art, literature, and history.

Modern Classics Studies is an ideal program for creative people who want to explore art and ideas while earning credits towards a university degree.

Careers and opportunities

Modern Classics Studies provides a foundation for eventual careers in:

  • Arts management
  • Publishing
  • Entertainment
  • Creative and cultural industries
  • Museum and gallery curation
  • Arts education

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.)

What you will learn

  • Written and oral communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Creativity
  • Knowledge of influential works of art, literature, and film
  • Appreciation for human progress and achievement

Associate of Arts Modern Classics Courses

A modern classics education will connect you with a dynamic world of art, literature, and history. Modern Classics Studies is an ideal program for creative people who want to explore art and ideas while earning credits towards a university degree.

Required Courses

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS LENGTH
ANTH-101 Intro to Socio-Cultural Anthro 3 15 weeks
ENGL-103 Composition & Style 3 15 weeks
FINE-101 Art History I 3 15 weeks
HIST-101 World Hist Early 20th Century 3 15 weeks
PHIL-101 Moral Philosophy 3 15 weeks
FINE-102 Art History II 3 15 weeks
HIST-102 World History Mid 20th Century 3 15 weeks
PHIL-102 Theory of Knowledge 3 15 weeks
ENGL-201 English Literature 1350-1744 3 15 weeks
ENGL-202 English Literature 1744-1900 3 15 weeks

One of:

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS LENGTH
ENGL-101 Introduction to Fiction 3 15 weeks
ENGL-102 Introduction to Poetry 3 15 weeks
ENGL-104 Intro to Lit. & Composition 3 15 weeks
ENGL-106 Film Studies 3 15 weeks
ENGL-107 Aboriginal Literature 3 15 weeks

One of:

PHIL 115 or 200 level PHIL elective

 

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS LENGTH

One of:

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS LENGTH
ANTH-206 Medical Anthropology 3 15 weeks
ANTH-210 Anth Perspec Popular Culture 3 15 weeks
ANTH-220 Anth Cross Cult Conf Soc Just 3 15 weeks

As well as:

One UT-level MATH elective

One 100- or 200-level Science elective

Two 200-level HIST electives

One 200-level PHIL elective

One 100-level Social Science elective

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS LENGTH

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
Spring 2024 Prince George In Class 2 years
Intersession 2024 Prince George In Class 2 years
Spring 2024 Prince George In Class 2 years
Spring 2025 Prince George In Class 2 years
Intersession 2025 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

Looking for a job? Check the student employment opportunities.