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The Arts and Sciences program at Northern Lights College (NLC) supports individuals and communities by offering university-level education that embodies the intellectual and creative approaches found in arts and sciences disciplines. Students can choose from diverse first and second-year courses to explore various academic pathways, professional goals, or personal growth.
Those who complete 30 credits with a focus on Humanities receive a Humanities Certificate. This credential is designed to equip students for advanced university studies toward a Bachelor's Degree.
The Certificate provides a foundation for further Bachelor's degree programs at universities or other institutions, specialized studies at NLC, professional program advancement, or entry-level career positions.
Graduation from a B.C. secondary school, or
Completion of standing equivalent to graduation from a B.C. secondary school, or
Deficient in no more than two courses from a B.C. secondary school graduation, which, if available, must be completed while attending College, or
For certain programs, acceptable by special arrangement in view of the applicant’s experience, maturity, or ability.
International students and domestic students who received their secondary education in French or another language must show that they have met the NLC English requirement for baccalaureate-level programs specified above by demonstrating one of the following: · An IELTS result with an overall score of 6.0 or higher with no band less than 6.0. Students with a writing band of 6.0 are required to complete English 099 with a "B" grade or higher in their initial semester. Alternatively, NLC will accept a TOEFL iBT of 78, Canadian Academic English Assessment (CAEL) 60 overall band, Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment (CLBA) 8 in each section, Pearson Test of English (PTE) 57, Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) 76, Cambridge-Michigan Language Assessment (CaMLA) 69 plus NLC's Writing Assessment