Arts
Kwantlen offers Associate of Arts degrees in the following concentrations:
Anthropology
Criminology
English
General Studies
Geography
History
Music
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Transfer
SFU, UBC and UNBC accept all 60 credits of each of Kwantlen's Associate of Arts Degrees. This means that students transferring to any one of these Universities are accepted as with 60 credits. Standing in a particular department is dependent on meeting any prerequisites or other conditions established by the specific university.
Students with an Associate of Arts degree are admitted to UNBC with priority over other transfer students. SFU will admit students with an associate degree at a reduced CGPA compared to non-associate degree holders.
Students must check transfer status at other receiving institutions. Or on-line at <www.bccat.bc.ca>.
Description
The associate degree is designed to provide an educational experience that prepares students for work, citizenship and an enriched life as an educated person, and to lay a solid foundation for further study.
The associate degree curriculum comprises two years of post-secondary level study in a variety of academic areas. Students are required to complete a broad range of course offerings balanced with in-depth study in specific disciplines. Since many students will continue their studies, the requirements are sufficiently flexible to enable students to plan their educational program carefully and to complete the required prerequisites for third year course work at the university of their choice, including Kwantlen. Students will be exposed to concepts, theories and modes of inquiry in the humanities, the social sciences and the sciences to develop:
an interest in, and curiosity about the world around them
an understanding of the global context in which they live and
work
an appreciation of intellectual thought and human creativity
an openness to a variety of viewpoints
a capacity for and interest in self directed life-long learning
acceptance of the social responsibilities that come with the
benefits of advanced learning
In addition, the program of study should develop and improve those skills and abilities essential for academic success at an advanced intellectual level. These may be taught in some courses, embedded in the curriculum of others, or achieved through class participation and the learning process. These include but are not limited to:
advanced reading comprehension
effective written and oral communications
mathematical and scientific reasoning
computer and technological literacy
research and evaluative skills
analysis, synthesis and integration of knowledge
critical thinking and problem solving
application of theoretical understanding to practice
working collaboratively
Framework of the Associate of Arts Degree
60 semester credit hours of first and second year courses.
These must include a minimum of 21 credits in Arts at the second-year level taken in two or more subject areas.
Specific Requirements
1. Six credits in first-year English
2. Nine credits in Science which shall include at least:
A. One course chosen from the following:
B. One course chosen from the following lab sciences:
C. One additional course chosen from either A. or B.
* Does not fulfill the science requirement at Kwantlen or elsewhere for Science majors.
3. 36 credits in Arts, which shall include:
A. six credits in the Social Sciences
(Anthropology, Criminology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology)
B. six credits in Humanities
(Creative Writing, Fine Arts, French, German, History,
Japanese, Mandarin, Music, Philosophy or Spanish)
C. 24 additional credits in Arts
4. Second Year in Arts
Note: With the exception of all Adult Basic Education (ABE), Post-Secondary Program Readiness (PSP) courses, and
ENGL 1099,
MATH 1092,
1093,
CHEM 1094, courses numbered 1000-1999 are primarily first year courses. Courses numbered 2000-2999 are primarily second year. Students may follow this as a guideline when choosing their courses for the Associate of Arts degree. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. Below is a list of 1000 level courses that may be used for second year credit.
SOCI any 1200 level course or higher
Associate of Arts Degree-
Anthropology
Within the framework of the Associate of Arts degree, you must complete at least 60 credits with a minimum grade of C in each course including all of the following:
two of
ANTH 1211, 1215, 1216, 1220, 1230, 1240, 1260, 1290, 1291
Note: Students intending to transfer to UBC should include SOCI 1235. Students intending to transfer to SFU should include ANTH 1220 and 1230.
Associate of Arts Degree-
Criminology
Note for SFU: All lower-division requirements for Simon Fraser University's Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology will have been completed within the Associate of Arts Criminology. Within the framework of the Associate of Arts Degree, students must complete at least 60 credits with a minimum of C in each course including the following:
1. All of:
2. Any one of:
3. All of:
4. Any one of:
5. Any one of:
(or another course in the Humanities)
6. Any one of:
7. Any one of:
8. Three credits in second year arts, science, or other areas
Note: For the Associate of Arts degree in Criminology, students are only required to complete a minimum of 18 semester credits in Arts at the second year level taken in two or more subject areas.
Associate of Arts Degree-English
Concentration in English is an excellent foundation for a variety of studies. Those who wish to major in English are encouraged to take a variety of English courses within an Associate of Arts degree.
Within the framework of the Associate of Arts degree, students must complete at least 60 credits with a minimum of C in each course including the following:
1. All of:
2. At least two of the following first year English courses:
3. All of:
4. At least one of the following English courses:
The English department strongly recommends that students who are pursuing an Associate of Arts Degree in English from Kwantlen University College also complete at least one additional second year course chosen from the following list:
Transfer
Students who receive an Associate of Arts degree in English from Kwantlen University College will have appropriate course coverage to be eligible enter the English major program at Simon Fraser University.
Students who receive an Associate of Arts degree in English from Kwantlen University College will have appropriate course coverage to enter the English major program at the University of Victoria; however, the University of Victoria strongly recommends that students also have a reading knowledge of a second language.
Students who receive an Associate of Arts degree in English from Kwantlen University College will have appropriate course coverage to enter the English major program at the University of British Columbia; however, the University of British Columbia also requires students to have maintained an average of at least 68% in six credits of second year English courses.
Associate of Arts Degree-General
Within the framework of the Associate of Arts Degree, students must complete at least 60 credit with a minimum grade of C in each course counting toward this degree.
Associate of Arts Degree-Geography
Within the framework of the Associate of Arts Degree, students must complete at least 60 credits with a minimum grade of C in each course including all of the following:
one of
Note: Students intending to transfer to UBC should include GEOG 1140 instead of GEOG 1212.
Associate of Arts Degree-History
Within the framework of the Associate of Arts Degree, students must complete at least 60 credits with a minimum grade of C in each course and meet the following requirements:
1. A minimum of 12 credits chosen from any of the following core courses:
Students planning to continue on in the study of history are strongly encouraged to take a broad range of history courses during their Associate of Arts Degree. Students will have ample time to specialize in particular global regions, or thematic concerns as you continue on into upper division history courses. Students should establish a broad base of knowledge with their introductory courses.
2. A minimum of 9 credits chosen from History courses numbered at the 2300 level or higher*
* Note that students transferring to SFU must complete at least one course in each of three main groupings: Europe; North American; Asia/Africa/Latin America/Middle East
* Students transferring to UNBC may be required to complete two bridging courses: UNBC HIST 100 - Headlines and History and UNBC HIST 200 - Historical Methodology
Offered at Langley Campus only
The Associate degree is designed for students who wish to major in Music without private instruction. Within the framework of the Associate of Arts degree, students must complete 24 courses at the first and second year level, totalling at least 60 credits. A minimum grade of C is required in each course counting toward the associate degree.
Permission must be obtained from the Faculty of Music to enrol in all first level music courses.
Note: For transferring to UVic, in addition to the Music courses listed below, students must take either MUSI 1167 and 1267, or 1168 and 1268, or 1169 and 1269.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
*These courses are co-requisites, and must be taken in the semester indicated above.
Prospective music students must attend an informational session where all program and application procedures will be explained. For more information, contact the Music Department at 604.599.3315.
Associate of Arts Degree - Political
Science
Within the framework of the Associate of Arts Degree, students must complete at least 60 credits with a minimum grade of C in each course, including the following:
One POLI numbered 2000 or higher.
Associate of Arts Degree - Psychol-
ogy
Within the framework of the Associate of Arts Degree, students must complete at least 60 credits with a minimum grade of C in each course, including the following:
1. All of:
2. At least one of:
3. At least one of:
4. Two of:
PSYC 2300, 2308, 2321, 2322, 2340, 2375, 2400, 2450, 3307, or any additional PSYC course listed in section 2 or 3 above that have not been taken previously.
Students interested in applying for the Kwantlen University College Bachelor of Applied Arts (Major in Psychology) should have completed an Associate of Arts degree in Psychology (60) credits, with an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0. Though less than 3.00 CGPA may be considered on a case by case basis, space permitting.
The following courses should be included as part of the Associate of Arts degree in order to apply to the Bachelor degree:
Note for SFU
Students intending to transfer to SFU, must include PSYC 2300 and 2400
Note for UBC
Note: The maximum advance credit permitted in Psychology for UBC is 18 credits.
Associate of Arts Degree-Sociology
Within the framework of the Associate of Arts Degree students must complete at least 60 credits with a minimum grade of C in each course, including:
All of
One of SOCI 1200 level course or higher
Recommended for SFU transfer: SOCI 1260, 2365 and ANTH 1100. Recommended for UBC transfer: SOCI 2365
Arts Certificate
Content
This certificate includes 30 semester credit hours in university studies level including:
Any two of:
Eight courses with university transfer level status.
Other Information
Students intending to transfer to another institution should ensure that their course selection meets the requirements of the Bachelor Degree at the institution of their choice and include the first and second year requirements of their intended major program.
Graduation
Students who complete this one–year program, are awarded a Certificate in Arts. Students must have a minimum C cumulative grade point average.
Arts Diploma
Content
This diploma includes 60 semester credit hours in university studies level including:
First year
Any two of:
Any other eight courses with university transfer credit.
Second year
Any other ten university studies courses including two chosen from the following disciplines: Creative Writing or English at the 2000 level, History, Music (with the exception of private lessons) Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology at the 1200 level or higher.
Other Information
Students intending to transfer to another institution should ensure that their course selection meets the requirements of the Bachelor Degree at the institution of their choice and includes the first and second year requirements of their intended major program.
Graduation
Students who complete this two-year program, are awarded an Arts Diploma. It includes 20 courses with university transfer credit. Students must have a minimum C cumulative grade point average.
Bachelor of Arts
(Community Criminal Justice)
Offered at Surrey Campus
Full- or Part-time
Start Date: September
Description
The Bachelor of Arts (Community Criminal Justice) is designed to prepare graduates for opportunities in community-based justice, which are emerging within community agencies and traditional youth justice, policing and correctional agencies. In addition to preparing students for high-demand occupations in criminal justice and other agencies, the degree can be tailored to meet the needs of those interested in managing community-based programs, and will prepare students for further study at the graduate level. The B.A. (Community Criminal Justice) also provides excellent preparation for students interested in applying to law school.
Priority will be given to students who commit to full-time study (5 courses per semester). Students may be permitted to enroll in a reduced course load, provided that they register for all required courses offered in a given semester (approximately 3 courses per semester). Students unable to meet this commitment may be dropped from the program, but can re-apply at a later date, space permitting.
Years one and two consist of the Associate of Arts degree with a specialization in criminology (see Associate of Arts program for requirements). In these first two years, students take courses in the humanities, social sciences, and law, and develop skills and abilities essential for academic success.
Years three and four concentrate on applications of law and social sciences to community-based factors that affect levels of crime and safety, and to community-based responses to social problems. Third- and fourth-year courses will allow students to develop the conceptual, critical and applied skills to work in both public and private sector fields where a legal/justice focus is beneficial. Specific upper-division courses build skills in:
data collection, analysis, and presentation;
conflict resolution and mediation;
professional communication skills;
project planning, management and evaluation;
and professional ethics.
Students will also become familiar with the use of information technology for communicating, researching, writing, and presenting findings. They will have experience working effectively and collaboratively in small groups. Optional courses allow students to apply these skills in community or criminal justice settings through practicum or research placements.
Some unique features of this degree include:
The preparation of students to respond innovatively to
emerging trends in community-based criminal justice and
related agencies.
Optional research and practicum courses which offer oppor-
tunities to work in partnership with local agencies.
A program management option designed to provide skills
tailored to management positions in community-based agen-
cies. Consult the Degree Program Coordinator for a list of
recommended elective courses.
Career Opportunities
Labour market predictions for criminal justice and related areas are very favourable, as demographic trends and public safety and security concerns have increased demand for criminal justice professionals. Kwantlen University College's Bachelor of Arts in Community Criminal Justice features a unique focus on community-based programs which will prepare students well for anticipated trends within criminal justice agencies and related community agencies. The conceptual, critical and applied skills that students acquire in this program will be attractive to employers in a wide range of settings.
Admission Requirements
An Associate of Arts Degree - Criminology (or equivalent) with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 is required for entry to the third year of the new degree program. Where space permits students with less than a 3.0 CGPA (but not less than 2.67) may be considered on a case-by-case basis for admission.
Students holding a Diploma in Criminology from Kwantlen University College, or another institution, may be eligible for admission subject to the successful completion of a group of qualifying courses.
Enrolment in this program is limited. Students who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program. In addition to Kwantlen's standard application start date; students will be considered for admission based on the date their application is submitted. Third-semester students should apply on the condition they will have completed their AA degree by the fourth semester or by the end of the summer semester.
Content
The Bachelor of Arts in Community Criminal Justice requires 120 credits of post secondary studies (132 credit hours for the honours option). The initial two years consist of 60 credit hours based upon completion of the Associate of Arts degree (or equivalent) specializing in Criminology. In addition, students must successfully:
Complete thirteen required upper-division CRIM and CMNS
courses (39 credit hours).
Complete 21 credit hours of additional electives, 9 credit
hours of which must be upper-division courses.
Complete all Liberal Education requirements. Students who
have completed an Associate of Arts Degree - Criminology,
(or equivalent) and who complete all of the required courses
for the Bachelor of Arts in Community Criminal Justice
(specifically Group C below), will have met all Liberal
Education requirements.
Complete CRIM 5100 and CRIM 5120 (for honours option)
Group A (All of the following are required.)
CRIM 3100 - Advanced Theories of Crime and Community
CRIM 3103 - Quantitative Research Methods
CRIM 3104 - Qualitative Research Methods
CRIM 3213 - Community Corrections
CRIM 3307 - Issues in Conflict Resolution
CRIM 4201 - Community Crime Prevention
CRIM 4300 - Administrative and Regulatory Law
CRIM 4410 - Policy and Program Evaluation
Group B (All of the following are required.)
CMNS 3100 - Advanced Professional Communications
Group C (All of the following are required.)
CRIM 3305 - Law and Society
CRIM 4135 - Minorities and the Criminal Justice System
CRIM 4301 - Community Advocacy and Human Rights
CRIM 4400 - Ethics and Professional Development
Group D (12 credit hours selected from the following)
Any course in arts, science, or other areas.
Group E (9 credit hours selected from the following)
CRIM 4150 - Directed Studies
CRIM 4155 - Community Criminal Justice Project
CRIM 4160 - Community Practicum (6 credits)
Any third- or fourth-year course in arts, sciences or other areas.
Honours Degree option
Students interested in applying for graduate studies may apply to undertake a structured program leading to a B.A. (Honours) degree. Students will normally have completed 90 credits at the time of application, and will be expected to maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 (B). This CGPA will be required for registration in the Honours Thesis courses. Admission to the program will be by application to the Degree Program Coordinator. Students undertaking this option will complete 72 credits beyond their Associate of Arts Degree (or equivalent), including a minimum of 60 upper division credits, at least 54 of which will be upper-division Criminology courses. Requirements of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Community Criminal Justice include:
Group A (All of the following are required.)
CRIM 3100 - Advanced Theories of Crime and Community
CRIM 3103 - Quantitative Research Methods
CRIM 3104 - Qualitative Research Methods
CRIM 3213 - Community Corrections
CRIM 3307 - Issues in Conflict Resolution
CRIM 4201 - Community Crime Prevention
CRIM 4300 - Administrative and Regulatory Law
CRIM 4410 - Policy and Program Evaluation
Group B (All of the following are required.)
CMNS 3100 - Advanced Professional Communications
Group C (All of the following are required.)
CRIM 3305 - Law and Society
CRIM 4135 - Minorities and the Criminal Justice System
CRIM 4301 - Community Advocacy and Human Rights
CRIM 4400 - Ethics and Professional Development
Group D (12 credit hours selected from the following)
Any course in arts, science, or other areas.
Group E (6 credit hours selected from the following.)
CRIM 4160 - Community Practicum (6 credits)
CRIM 4150 - Directed Studies, or CRIM 4155 - Community Criminal Justice Project
Any third- or fourth-year course in arts, sciences or other areas.
Group G (All of the following are required.)
CRIM 5100 Honours Thesis I (6 credits)
CRIM 5120 Honours Thesis II (9 credits)
More Information
Please contact Admissions at: 604.599.2000 or Educational Advising department at:
Surrey: 604.599.2044
Richmond: 604.599.2600
Langley: 599.3213
or e-mail:advisor@kwantlen.ca
