Associate of Arts

The Associate of Arts degree is a credential approved by the British Columbia Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training and is recognized by the British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfer (BCCAT).The Associate of Arts degree requires students to complete 60 credits of university-transferable courses. The breadth of study allows graduates the opportunity to transfer into the third year of a four-year bachelor’s degree.This two-year degree program is issued as a stand-alone degree, preparing students with the essential knowledge and skills to enter the workforce.Completion RequirementsStudents must complete a minimum of 60 credits of first and second year courses including:6 credits in first–year English9 credits in Science Mathematics36 credits in Arts (including a minimum of 18 credits in Arts at the second year level)9 credits in Arts, Science, or other areasThe last 3 courses must be taken at Coquitlam College

A high school diploma or school completion certificate. AND/OR A vocational/technical/polytechnic diploma with a 60% or higher average. AND/OR Mature student status

B. If your native language is not English, you may demonstrate fluency in English at the university level by submitting documents showing the minimum results on one of the following tests: • TOEFL IBT of 86 or 230 computer based score, or • TOEFL score of at least 570 (paper based score) or 230 (computer based score), or • CAEL score of at least 60, or • IELTS minimum score of 6.5 with 6.0 on the writing component, or • PTE overall score of 60 with 60 on the writing component. If you do not have any of the previous scores, you may be required to write the Coquitlam College English Proficiency Test or complete a preparatory semester of English Studies.