Associate of Arts
| Type | Part Time Full Time |
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| Length | 2 years |
| Campus | Prince George |
| Delivery | In Class |
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*All fees are an estimate. |
| Starting Semesters | Fall 2026 Spring 2027 Spring 2026 Intersession 2026 |
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.)
Courses
100 level ENGL
200 level Arts in two or more subjects
Social Sciences
Humanities - not ENGL
Arts - any level
Lab Science with minimum 2 hour lab
Math, Computing Science or Statistics
Science
Electives Arts, Sciences that transfer to SFU UBC UNBC UVIC
Entry Requirements
Spring 2027 Intake and Onwards
For applications to the Spring 2027 intake (January start), you must meet the following requirements:
Program Specific Recommendations
To allow for greater course selection it is recommended that students have the following high school subject in addition to the admission requirements:
- Foundations of Math 11, or equivalent
We suggest that you consult with an Academic Advisor or the BC Transfer Guide when planning your Associate Degree to confirm the courses you take will satisfy the lower-level degree requirements at the University you plan to continue to.
Need help meeting these requirements? Check out our 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.
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Invest in your future
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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
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Salaries and employment
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