Associate of Arts Degree

Two-year program designed to provide students with a broad foundation in liberal arts, including courses in humanities, social sciences, and science.

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Degree

Associate of Arts Degree

Course Credits: 60

Degree Duration

2 Years

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Start Dates

January

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Degree Overview

The Associate of Arts Degree is a two-year undergraduate degree. The program is designed to provide broad-based knowledge in the faculties of arts, humanities, and social sciences. Students will develop their critical thinking and research skills, preparing them to enter the workforce or as a foundation for further undergraduate study.

The Associate of Arts Degree requires students to complete a minimum of 60 credits of University Transfer courses, including 6 credits of English, 9 credits of Science, and 36 credits in Arts with 18 credits from second-year courses. This breadth of study allows graduates the opportunity to transfer into the 3rd year of a bachelor’s degree at universities in British Columbia and across Canada.

Courses:

Humanities
Social Sciences
Business
Economics
Education
Computer Science
English & Languages
Sciences
Mathematics
Communications

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Important

Upon completion of the degree, students are eligible to transfer to third year of a Bachelor degree
program at many universities.

Study Reasons

Apply your Coquitlam College credits toward admission at universities in British Columbia.

Work off-campus on a part-time basis for up to 24 hours per week.

Many institutions give Associate Degree holders priority admission towards a Bachelor degree program.

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