Associate of Arts

Diploma: Associate Degree

Location: Broadway

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Overview

Complete two years of undergraduate arts at VCC, earning a solid foundation for upper-level university programs or a standalone credential.

Tuition	Per course
Credential	Associate Degree
Length	2 years
Hours	Part- or Full-time
Delivery	Class-based
Campus	Broadway
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What to expect

What you will learn

Analyze, evaluate, and interpret written, spoken, and/or visual texts from a variety of academic disciplines
Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information collected through classroom presentations and individual research
Construct effective essays, reports, and oral presentations that demonstrate an understanding of appropriate academic rhetorical strategies and research documentation
Integrate knowledge from a variety of academic disciplines
Apply general and specific disciplinary knowledge to solving problems in a classroom environment
Work well independently and in teams
Demonstrate effective computer skills to successfully complete academic projects
Apply the knowledge and skills gained in the associate degree to higher-level study in third and fourth-year courses at a university or related institution

Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion

The expected length of the program is 24 months. Most courses are offered during the VCC Academic Year, from September to April. Courses are also offered in the Summer Term, from May to August. There is the option of part-time studies, which would result in a longer time frame for completion of the credential. The maximum allowable time for students to complete the program is five years.

Admission Requirement

Program-specific

Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
English 12 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade, or equivalent

Notes:

Students are required to have successfully completed prerequisite courses leading to courses in the Associate degree (for example: prerequisite course Pre-calculus 11 or equivalent needs to be successfully completed in order to take ECON 1100 Microeconomics). See the requirements for each course.
Specific post-secondary courses may be used to substitute for secondary school courses at the discretion of the appropriate departments.

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

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Program Availability

Not currently available.

Courses

Students are strongly advised to check the admissions policies of their desired transfer institution, specifically to ensure that they meet any additional criteria for specific program areas, such as majors and minors. A minimum Associate of Arts degree GPA may be required.

University transfer courses can be taken as stand-alone credits. Students do not have to declare their intention of completing the Associate of Arts degree to register in courses. Courses are open to any student who meets the general and specific requirements for each course. However, students must meet the Associate of Arts program admissions requirements before courses can be used to satisfy the Associate of Arts degree.

Note: New courses will be developed to meet the needs of the program and react to ongoing changes in higher education. Please speak to Advising or the Department for support in selecting courses. For detailed course descriptions, consult the course outlines available on the main VCC website. The Associate of Arts Degree requires the successful completion of a minimum 60 credits that have assigned or unassigned credit at Simon Fraser University, the University of British Columbia, the University of Victoria, or the University of Northern British Columbia. For further details about how a course is defined (e.g. arts/science/other, first-year/second-year, lab science/non-lab science etc.) please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca/learn-more-about/associate-degrees/ Students must complete: A. 6 credits in first-year English B. 9 credits in Science which shall include at least: B1. 3 credits in Mathematics, Computing Science or Statistics B2. 3 credits in a laboratory Science C. 36 credits in Arts which shall include: C1. A minimum of 18 credits in second-year Arts taken in two or more subject areas C2. 6 credits in the Social Sciences C3. 6 credits in Humanities (including the Creative and Performing Arts) other than English D. 9 credits in Arts, Science, or other areas. Total Program Credits: 60.0 (minimum)

This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and Costs

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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How to Apply

Are you interested in this program? Applications are open! Don't forget to:

Submit your official transcripts to the Registrar's Office when you apply
Check Important Dates for deadlines and registration information

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Fill out a PDF form and mail to:
VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5

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