Castlegar,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Associate of Arts - General Studies in Castlegar Canada | Selkirk College
Selkirk College
|
Castlegar Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
13,020
(c. USD9,428.98)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Regardless of the profession you pursue, a strong educational foundation always provides a competitive advantage on your resume. In today's increasingly competitive job market, employers seek candidates who demonstrate commitment and perseverance, particularly in their academic pursuits. Beginning your associate or bachelor's degree now lays the groundwork for future professional and personal achievements.
If you're uncertain about your major but aim to eventually earn a bachelor's degree, the Associate of Arts general degree is an excellent choice. This program offers a diverse selection of arts courses, allowing you to explore various options before specializing.
The general Associate of Arts degree provides two full years of study and typically meets all course prerequisites for third-year admission into BC-approved Bachelor of Arts programs. Customize your course selection to align with your interests while meeting the necessary academic requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, applicants to the University Arts and Sciences program must meet the following requirements to be considered fully qualified:
Minimum grade of 60% in English 12 or English 12 First Peoples or equivalent. Students who do not meet this requirement must write the Language Proficiency Index (LPI) test and achieve a minimum of level 4 to attain equivalency.
Additional Requirements
Students whose first language is not English must fulfill the college’s English language proficiency requirement. See Policy 8611: Admissions.
Mature students must meet the English 12 requirement.
If you are a student who lacks the admission requirements, you may still gain entry to the program by taking a combination of Academic Upgrading and university courses in your first year. This may extend the length of your program.
Graduation and Promotion
All Associate of Arts students are required to complete:
Two semester courses in first-year English
Six semester courses in first-year Arts in two or more subject areas
Three semester courses in UAS science and math at the 100 level or higher, of which, one must be a lab science and one must be a UAS math, statistics or computer science course
Biology 101, Geography 130 and 232, and Geology are considered lab sciences
Six semester courses in second-year Arts in two or more subject areas
Six additional UAS courses
Students must achieve a GPA of 2.00
Applicants, whose first language is not English, or who have received their primary education in a
language other than English, are required to provide proof of English language proficiency in one of the
following ways:
(a) completion of BC English 12 with a minimum final grade of C+ at an English curriculum secondary school where English is the primary language
(b) completion of International Baccalaureate (IB) English Language A (Higher level) with a minimum grade of 3 or C
(c) completion of the Advanced 4 and 5 (or equivalent) of the Selkirk College English Language Program with a minimum of ”C+” (60%)average in core subjects and provincial level English 51, with at least a "C+"grade
(d) submission of an Official TOEFL score of 213 (CBT), or TOEFL (IBT) score of 79‚Äê80, or TOEFL (PBT) score of 550, or better;
(e) submission of an IELTS score of at least 6.0 overall with no band score less than 5.5
Tuition
CAD
13,020