Associate of Arts Degree
Vancouver, Canada
Associate of Arts
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
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An Associate of Arts Degree at LaSalle College Vancouver is a dynamic way to earn credits that can be put toward a university degree while exploring interests and gaining a broad foundation of knowledge. This 2-year degree successfully prepares graduates for further study in a Faculty of Arts bachelor’s degree program at one of British Columbia’s universities. This program supports the development of strong critical thinking, communication, and research skills sought after by employers.
Who Should Apply?
- Students directly out of high school, or mature students who are ready to pursue an undergraduate degree at one of British Columbia’s universities.
- Students who have already completed a certificate or diploma and want to pursue further academic studies.
- Students are interested in the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences.
- Students are interested in developing their critical thinking perspective and gaining a comprehensive liberal arts education.
- Students who want to better understand themselves, their communities, and the world.
Overview
This program consists of 60 credits over 4 quarters.
Course List
Students will enroll in courses taken from the following list:
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Credential
Associates degree.
This Degree is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.
This program does not require approval by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB).
The Details
The Associate of Arts degree at LaSalle College Vancouver prepares graduates for further study in a Faculty of Arts bachelor’s degree program at one of British Columbia’s universities. The program provides students a comprehensive liberal arts education in a supportive and nurturing learning environment and supports the development of strong critical thinking, communication, and research skills sought after by employers. Students can be expected to complete the program in 2 years or at an accelerated pace of 1 year.
Graduates Learn
- To think critically and solve problems using mathematical and/or scientific reasoning.
- To demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
- To use information responsibly by discerning authority, evaluating the relevance of the information to their purpose, and appropriately documenting sources.
- To interpret and analyze artistic work, historical events, or philosophical thought and describe the relevance of that work to themselves, society, and cultures.
- To analyze the nature, diversity, and impact of social, political, psychological, and economic thought on the individual, institutions, and differing cultures.
Objectives
The goal of this program is to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences that are foundational to be successful in pursuing an undergraduate degree in the Arts, Humanities, Social, and Natural Sciences.
Career Opportunities
Students who graduate from the program will be prepared to begin further study at the baccalaureate level at LaSalle College Vancouver or one of British Columbia’s research universities. While it is expected that the majority of students who graduate will pursue further education, students who choose to enter the workforce will have gained the communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that are so highly sought-after by employers.