This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2000-2001 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.
Kwantlen offers Associate of Arts degrees in the following concentrations:
Anthropology / General Studies / Music / Psychology / Sociology
Currently we are in the process of developing Associate of Arts degrees in the following concentrations:
Geography, History and Political Science
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 university 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. They 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
Students who hold an Associate of Arts degree, receive priority admission to the Faculty of Arts at SFU and UNBC.
Content
60 semester credits 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. 6 credits in first-year English
2. 9 credits in Science which shall include at least:
CPSC 1100, 1103 or higher
GEOG 2390
MATH 1112, 1114, 1115 or higher
PSYC 2300
SOCI 2365
*ANTH 1125 or 1212
ASTR 1100
BIOL 1110, 1210, or higher
CHEM 1101, 1105, 1110, 1210 or higher
GEOG 1110, 1120, 2310, 2320
GEOL 1210
PHYS 1100 or higher
* does not fulfill the science requirement at UBC
3. 36 credits in Arts which shall include:
- A. 6 credits in the Social Sciences
(Anthropology, Criminology, Economics,
Geography, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology)- B. 6 credits in Humanities
(Creative Writing, Fine Arts, French, German, History, Japanese, Mandarin, Music, Philosophy or Spanish)- C. 24 additional credits in Arts
4. 9 credits in Arts, Science, or other areas
The numbering of all first year courses at Kwantlen start with 1000 and second year courses starts with 2000. 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.
ANTH 1211, 1215, 1216, 1220, 1240, 1260, 1290, 1291
GEOG 1211, 1212
MUSI 1153, 1253
PHIL 1210, 1211, 1250
POLI 1110, 1120, 1145, 1150, 1155, 1235, 1240
SOCI any 1200 level course or higher
Transfer
Students must check transfer status at other receiving institutions. Kwantlen's web site has a link to the BCCAT for current transfer status: www.kwantlen.bc.ca/calendar/crstrans.htm, or students can pick-up a Transfer Guide at any Counselling and Advising office.
Within the framework of the Associate of Arts degree, you must complete at least 60 credits with a minimum grade of C or higher, including all of the following:
Note: Students intending to transfer to UBC should include SOCI 1235. Students intending to transfer to SFU should include ANTH 1220 and 1230.
Within the framework of the Associate of Arts degree, students can prepare for third year of the majors program and the university of their choice. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C or higher in each course counting toward this degree.
Content
This 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 a degree.
Permission must be obtained from the Faculty of Music to enrol in all first level music courses.
- Semester 1. MUSI *1150, *1151, 1153 (intake in Sept.)
- Semester 2. MUSI *1250, *1251, 1253 (intake in Jan.)
- Semester 3. MUSI *2350, *2351, 2353 (intake in Sept.)
- Semester 4. MUSI *2450, *2451, 2453 (intake in Jan.)
Prospective music students must attend an informational session where all program and application procedures will be explained. For more information, contact Admissions (604) 599-3217.
*These courses are co-requisites, and must be taken in the semester indicated above.
Within the framework of the Associate of Arts degree, you must complete at least 60 credits with a minimum grade of C or higher, including the following
Note for UBC
Note: The maximum advance credit permitted in Psychology for UBC is 18 credits.
Note for SFU
Students intending to transfer to SFU, must include PSYC 2300 and 2400
Recommended for SFU transfer SOCI 1260, 2365 and ANTH 1100 and recommended for UBC transfer SOCI 2365
Graduation
Students who complete this one- year program, are awarded a Certificate in Arts. It includes ten (10) courses with university transfer credit which must be completed with a C or better average.
Content
- 1. Any two of ENGL 1100, 1110, or any 1200 level English course
- 2. Any other 8 university studies courses.
Other Information
1. Students intending to transfer to university should ensure that their course selection meets the requirements of the Bachelor Degree at the university of their choice and includes the first and second year requirements of their intended major program.
2. Students planning to transfer to The University of British Columbia (UBC) should consult the UBC Calendar. Some of the requirements for a BA at UBC include:
- a. 1st and 2nd year English
- b. 6 credits of Science
- c. a second language component if it has not been met through high school language 12 level
3. Students planning to transfer to Simon Fraser University (SFU) should consult the SFU calendar, taking particular note of the breadth requirements for a BA. Students should not take both ENGL 1100 and 1110 for credit when transferring to SFU.
Graduation
Students who complete this two-year program, are awarded an Arts Diploma. It includes 20 courses with university transfer credit, which must be completed with a C or better average.
Content
First Year
1. Any two of ENGL 1100, 1110, or any 1200 level English course
2. Any other 8 university studies courses.
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
1. Students intending to transfer to university should ensure that their course selection meets the requirements of the Bachelor Degree at the university of their choice and includes the first and second year requirements of their intended major program.
2. Students planning to transfer to the University of British Columbia (UBC) should consult the UBC Calendar.
Some of the requirements for a BA at UBC include:
- a) 1st and 2nd year English
- b) six credits of Science
- c) a second language component if it has not been met through high school language 12 level
3. Students planning to transfer to Simon Fraser University (SFU) should consult the SFU calendar, taking particular note of the breadth requirements for a BA. Students should not take both ENGL 1100 and 1110 for credit when transferring to SFU.
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