Associate of Arts Aboriginal Studies
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-03-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Associate of Arts Aboriginal Studies program at CNC immerses students in the cultures, histories, and contemporary issues of Aboriginal peoples in Canada, particularly in the CNC region. Through required courses in Aboriginal studies, anthropology, English, and history, students gain a deep understanding of Indigenous perspectives and research methods. The program prepares graduates for careers in community development, education, counselling, and social services, as well as further studies in social science and humanities.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Associate of Arts Aboriginal Studies program at CNC provides students with the opportunity to delve into the cultures, traditions, history, and current issues affecting Aboriginal peoples in Canada, particularly in the CNC region. It aims to foster a deep understanding of the rich cultural heritage of Canada's First Nations and equip students with the necessary skills to succeed in a variety of social science and humanities fields.
Outline:
Required Courses
- ABST-100: Yinka Dene Worldview (3 credits)
- ABST-101: Aboriginal Peoples of Canada (3 credits)
- ABST-150: Conversational Carrier (3 credits)
- ABST-220: Indigenous Research Methods (3 credits)
- ANTH-101: Intro to Socio-Cultural Anthro (3 credits)
- ANTH-102: Physical Anthro. & Archaeology (3 credits)
- ENGL-103: Composition & Style (3 credits)
- ENGL-107: Aboriginal Literature (3 credits)
- HIST-103: History of Canada to 1867 (3 credits)
- HIST-104: History of Canada Since 1867 (3 credits)
Electives
- 100- or 200- level MATH or CSC
- Any university-studies CSC or MATH course(s), which may include Statistics courses taught in Business or Psychology
- 200-level ABST
- 200-level Arts
- 200-level; elective
- 100- or 200- level Math of Science
- 100- or 200- level lab science
Careers:
The program prepares students for careers in various sectors, including:
- Community development
- Education and childcare
- Counselling and social services It also provides a strong academic foundation for students pursuing further studies in social science and humanities at universities and university-colleges in British Columbia.
