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Effective date of this calendar, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2002 to Aug. 31, 2003. Associate of Arts DegreeKwantlen offers Associate of Arts degrees in the following concentrations:
Currently we are in the process of developing Associate of Arts degrees in the following concentrations: TransferSFU, 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 University's is accepted as a third year students. Standing in a particular department is dependent on meeting any prerequisites or other condition established by the specific university. Students with an associate of arts degree are admitted to SFU and UNBC with priority over other transfer students. Students must check transfer status at other receiving institutions. Kwantlen's web site has a link to the BCCAT for current transfer status: www.bccat.bc.ca, or students can pick-up a Transfer Guide at any Counselling and Advising office. DescriptionThe 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:
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:
Students, who hold an Associate of Arts degree, receive priority admission to the Faculty of Arts at SFU and UNBC. Framework of the Associate of Arts Degree60 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 Requirements1. Six credits in first-year English2. Nine credits in Science which shall include at least:* Does not fulfill the science requirement at Kwantlen or elsewhere for Science majors. 3. 36 credits in Arts, which shall include:(Anthropology, Criminology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology)
(Creative Writing, Fine Arts, French, German, History, 4. Nine credits in Arts, Science, or other areasNote: Courses numbered below 1000 indicate Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses. With the exception of all Post-Secondary Program Readiness (PSP) courses and ENGL 1099, MATH 1092, MATH 1093, CHEM 1094, courses numbered 1000-1999 are primarily first year courses. Courses numbered 2000 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. Associate of Arts AnthropologyWithin 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: 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 CriminologyStudents who successfully complete this degree program will be admitted to SFU and UNBC with priority over other transfer students. They will also have completed all lower-division requirements for Simon Fraser University's Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology. Within the framework of the Associate of Arts Degree, you 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:ANTH 1125 (or another lab science) 4. Any one of:5. CRIM 1251 (or another course in the Humanities) 6. Any one of:7. Any one of:8. Three credits in second year arts, science, or other areasAssociate of Arts Degree in EnglishConcentration 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, the 60 credits must include: 2. At least two of the following first year English courses:3. English 2316 and 23174. 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: Transferability to British Columbia University English Major Programs: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 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 GeneralWithin the framework of the Associate of Arts Degree, students can prepare for third year of a majors program at the university of their choice. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C in each course counting toward this degree. Associate of Arts GeographyWithin 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: Note: Students intending to transfer to UBC should include GEOG 1140 instead of GEOG 1212. Associate of Arts HistoryStudents 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. You will have ample time to specialize in particular global regions, or thematic concerns as you continue on into upper division history courses. Establish a broad base of knowledge with your introductory courses. 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 and meet the following requirements: 1.A minimum of 12 credits chosen from any of the following core 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 Associate of Arts MusicContentThis 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. Note: For 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 1MUSI *1150, *1151, 1153 (intake in Sept.) Semester 2MUSI *1250, *1251, 1253 (intake in Jan.) Semester 3MUSI *2350, *2351, 2353 (intake in Sept.) Semester 4MUSI *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 the Music Department at 604.599.3315. *These courses are co-requisites, and must be taken in the semester indicated above. Associate of Arts Political ScienceWithin 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 the following: Associate of Arts PsychologyWithin 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 the following Note for UBCNote: The maximum advance credit permitted in Psychology for UBC is 18 credits. Note for SFUStudents intending to transfer to SFU, must include PSYC 2300 and 2400 Students interested in applying for the Kwantlen University College Bachelor of Applied Arts (Major in Psychology) must have: PSYC 1100, 1200, 2300, 2330, 2385 and 2400 with a CGPA of 3.0 (B) grade and a 3.0 GPA in each of PSYC 2300 and 2400. Associate of Arts SociologyWithin 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 the following: one of
Recommended for SFU transfer SOCI 1260, 2365 and ANTH 1100 and recommended for UBC transfer SOCI 2365 Arts CertificateGraduationStudents who complete this one- year program, are awarded a Certificate in Arts. It includes ten (10) courses with university transfer credit. You must have a minimum C cumulative grade point average. Content
Other Information1. 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:
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. Arts DiplomaGraduationStudents who complete this two-year program, are awarded an Arts Diploma. It includes 20 courses with university transfer credit. You must have a minimum C cumulative grade point average. ContentFirst year
Second yearAny 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 Information1. 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:
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. TransferSFU, UBC and UNBC accept all 60 credits of each of Kwantlen Associate of Arts Degrees. This means that students' transferring to any one of these universities is accepted as a third year student. Standing in a particular department is dependent on meeting any prerequisites or other condition established by the specific university. Students with an Associate of Arts Degree are admitted to SFU and UNBC with priority over other transfer students.
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