General Associate of Arts Degree selkirk.ca/general-associate-arts-degree Course of Studies Associate of Arts degree requirements are listed and summarized in the table below: — Completion of 60 semester credits of courses that have assigned or unassigned university transfer credit at the 100-level or higher at accredited provincial universities; — Completion of at least 15 of these 60 semester credits at Selkirk College; — Completion of at least six semester credits in courses that have assigned or unassigned university transfer credit at the 100-level in English; — Completion of at least 18 credits in humanities and social science courses (other than english) that have assigned or unassigned university transfer credit at the 100- or 200-level; at least six of these credits must be in the humanities, and at least six of these credits must be in the social sciences; — Completion of at least 18 semester credits in arts courses that have assigned or unassigned university transfer credit at the 200-level or higher; these credits must be in at least two different subject areas; — Completion of at least nine credits in science courses, including at least three credits in mathematics or computing science or statistics and at least three credits in a laboratory science course (i.e. any course in the sciences list worth three credits or more and with a lab of at least two hours, but excluding any course in applied science, computing science, math or statistics); — Completion of an additional nine semester credits or more in courses that have assigned or unassigned university transfer credit at the 100-level or higher. In addition, the student must have achieved an overall grade of “C” or better in each course. Only those courses with university transfer credit at accredited provincial universities will count towards the associate degree. Note: Always consult with a Selkirk College Counsellor before selecting courses towards an associate degree GENERAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR AN ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE Course/Programs Credits Conditions English 6 100-level Arts Courses 18 sciences Arts Courses 18 Science Courses 9 100-level of which six must be humanities, six must be social 200-level or higher; credits must be in at least two subject areas 100-level or higher; three credits of mathematics, computing science, or statistics; three credits of a laboratory science: requires a minimum two-hour lab and excludes any course in engineering (applied science), computing science, mathematics, or statistics. three additional science credits at the 100 level or higher University Transfer 9 Courses Total 60 Program Summary Get a leading edge with a solid education! No matter what career path you choose in life, it always gives you a leading edge to have a solid education on your resume. With today’s job market becoming ever more competitive, employers are looking for viable candidates who show dedication and determination, especially to their academic background. Getting started on your associate or bachelor’s degree today, sets you up for future career—and life—success. If you are not quite sure what you want to major in 98 Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2017-18 100- or 200-level; arts, sciences or university transferable courses in other program areas yet, but know you want to get your bachelor’s degree eventually, the associate of arts general degree is right for you. It gives you a well-rounded blend of arts courses designed to let you see some of the options you will have later, once you decide ona specialty to focus on. Giving you a full two years of study, the general associate of arts degree fulfills most, if not all, course requirements for third-year entry into BC approved bachelor of arts university degree programs. Mix and match your courses to suit your needs and interests, as long as they fulfill the specified requirements. LENGTH OF STUDY: Two years ACCREDITATION: Associate of Arts Degree and Transfer to BA CAMPUS: Castlegar Campus Admission Requirements Admission to an Associate of Arts degree program requires the completion of English 12 with a grade of "C" or better or written permission of the Instructor and School Chair. Other pre-requisites depend on the courses chosen to make up the degree, and should be determined with the advice of a Selkirk College counsellor. If you are a student who lacks the admission requirements, you may still gain entry to the program by taking a combination of university courses in your first year. This may extend the length of your program. Contacts UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCES ADMISSIONS Admissions Officer (Castlegar) Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21233 Direct: 250.365.1233 Email: admissions@selkirk.ca UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCES Program Contact Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21205 Direct: 250.365.1205 Email: UAS@selkirk.ca TRACY PUNCHARD School Chair of UAS; Instructor, English Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21318 Direct: 250.365.1318 Email: tounchard@selkirk.ca For all University Arts & Sciences course descriptions: see page 260 selkirk.ca/programs