Associate of Arts Degree

Program Overview

The Associate of Arts degree at Alexander College is a two-year undergraduate program that provides a broad foundation in arts, humanities, and social sciences. It offers students a multi-disciplinary education, fostering critical thinking, research skills, and preparing them for further academic pursuits. Graduates can transfer to the third year of a bachelor's degree or pursue a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Duration: 2 years
• Type: Undergraduate Degree
• Credit Hours: 60
• Transferability: Yes, transferable to other institutions
• Description: The Associate of Arts degree is a two-year undergraduate program designed to provide a broad-based foundation for further undergraduate study.
It offers multi-disciplinary knowledge in arts, humanities, and social sciences, fostering critical thinking and research skills. Students can customize their coursework to focus on areas of personal interest.
• Objectives: The program aims to provide students with:
• Enhanced critical thinking and analytical skills.
• The ability to conduct research and effectively communicate findings.
• A foundation for further academic pursuits in a chosen field.

Outline:

• Structure: The Associate of Arts Degree is a foundational degree consisting of 60 credits, typically completed over two years.
• Course Requirements:
• First-year English: 6 credits
• Science: 9 credits (including at least 3 credits in mathematics, computer science, or statistics (statistics courses taught in subject areas of commerce and psychology may also be used), and 3 credits in a laboratory science)
• 36 credits in arts (including 6 credits in the social sciences, 6 credits in humanities other than English and 24 additional credits in arts, 18 of which must be taken at the second-year level in two or more subject areas)
• 9 credits in arts, science, or other areas
However, it mentions subject areas such as psychology, economics, Asian studies, philosophy, history, and sociology.

Assessment:

• GPA Requirement: Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater to graduate.

Careers:

• Post-Graduation Options:
• University Transfer:
Graduates can transfer to the third year of a four-year bachelor's degree program at a university. Some BC universities may admit Associate Degree graduates with a reduced GPA requirement.
• Student Stories: The program features student testimonials from individuals who have completed the Associate of Arts Degree in various concentrations.