Associate of Arts Degree (Education)
- Dawson Creek, Canada
- Fort St. John, Canada
Associate of Arts
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Associate of Arts Degree (Education) at Northern Lights College prepares students for entry into the Alaska Highway Consortium on Teacher Education (AHCOTE), a teacher-training pathway with Simon Fraser University. This provincially recognized two-year credential mixes education with first- and second-year arts and sciences, offers transferable credits toward a bachelor's degree, and emphasizes reflective practice. Northern Lights College serves northern British Columbia.
Career Outcomes: Graduates are eligible for AHCOTE and pursue careers as teachers; completion doesn't guarantee admission. Related pathways include elementary or secondary teaching, education assistant roles, curriculum support, community education, or further study toward Bachelor of Education.
The Associate of Arts Degree (Education) prepares students for entry into the Alaska Highway Consortium on Teacher Education Alaska Highway Consortium on Teacher Education (AHCOTE), the joint teacher-training program offered by Simon Fraser University and NLC. The Associate of Arts Degree (Education) comprises a range of education courses as well as other first- and second-year arts and sciences courses. This provincially recognized credential provides a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success in AHCOTE or pathways beyond traditional teacher training. Credits earned from the program may also transfer toward a bachelor’s degree. This program offers learning opportunities with intellectual and creative modes of inquiry and reflective practice.
Students who complete the Associate of Arts Degree designed for prospective teachers are eligible for AHCOTE and will eventually be seeking careers as teachers. Note, however, that completion of the designated Associate of Arts Degree is not a guarantee of admission into AHCOTE.
