Program Overview
The Associate of Arts (Sociology) Degree at Alexander College is a two-year foundational program providing a multi-disciplinary base in arts, humanities, and social science. It features a customizable concentration in sociology, allowing students to delve into specific areas of sociological inquiry. Graduates can pursue further undergraduate study at a university or obtain a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
Program Outline
Associate of Arts (Sociology) Degree - Alexander College
Degree Overview:
The Associate of Arts (Sociology) Degree is a two-year undergraduate program designed to provide a broad-based foundation for further undergraduate study. It offers multi-disciplinary knowledge in the faculties of arts, humanities, and social science, developing critical thinking and research skills. The program includes a customizable concentration in sociology, allowing students to explore various areas like sociological theory and research methods, Canadian society, popular culture, crime, and social movements. Sociology focuses on the interactions between individuals and their societies. This program is suitable for those interested in how social constructs like gender, race, class, ethnicity, and religion influence individual choices and social circumstances.
Careers:
Upon graduation, students can: Some BC universities also admit Associate Degree graduates with a reduced GPA requirement.
Other:
- Program Structure: The Associate of Arts (Sociology) Degree is a foundational degree consisting of 60 credits in total, typically completed over a two-year period.
- Program Requirements: The program requires a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater and includes:
- 6 credits in first-year English
- 9 credits in science, including:
- 3 credits in mathematics, computer science, or statistics
- 3 credits in a laboratory science
- 36 credits in arts, including:
- 18 credits in sociology
- 6 credits in humanities other than English
- 12 additional credits in arts
- 9 credits in Arts, Science, or other areas
Entry Requirements:
- All programs require evidence of English language proficiency.
- Completion of Secondary Education (12 years, or equivalent) or mature student status, or post-secondary transfer
- Academic and/or GPA requirements specific to individual programs
- Demonstrated proficiency in the English language
- Canadian Citizenship or legal authorization to study in Canada
- Aged at least 16+ years of age
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Entry from Grade 12:
- BC secondary program (Grade 12) or equivalent, the A.B.E. (Adult Basic Education) Program, or G.E.D. (General Educational Development) Testing Program, or mature student status
- BC ENGL 12 with a minimum grade of C, or equivalent
Entry from University Transfer:
- At least 9 transferable post-secondary credits, with a cumulative GPA of 1.50 or higher. University transfer applicants with cumulative GPA's below 1.50 may be admitted provisionally.
- BC ENGL 12 with a minimum grade of C, English 099 with a minimum grade of C, or equivalent.
