Associate of Arts

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.

You’ll need one of the following (or equivalent):

• 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.

English Language Proficiency: Have a minimum TOEFL score or 80 (IBT) with no band less than 17, or an academic IELTS score of 6.0, with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent, or successful completion of CNC’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 3.