Associate of Arts
Potentially save thousands of dollars, receive personalized attention, and complete your first two years of university all at the same time? An Associate of Arts degree can make that happen. Equivalent to the first two years of a Bachelor’s degree, you can kick start your Arts education while enjoying lower tuition costs and smaller class sizes than you’d find at university.
A recent study showed that College of the Rockies students completed university with an overall higher grade-point-average (GPA) than did their counterparts at most other BC colleges and universities. We think a big reason for that success is that our great faculty gets the chance to really get to know you and provide the direction and assistance you need.
Program Overview
Have plans to go to university? Our Dual Admission agreement with University of Lethbridge and Guaranteed Admission agreement with University of Victoria get you started on the right foot at the College before you transfer to ULeth or UVIC. We recommend you work with an Education Advisor for course selection.
Why consider an Associate of Arts Degree?
- Provides a great starting point for your further education and opens up endless education and career opportunities.
- Explore a wide-range of courses to discover your specific areas of interest.
- Numerous transfer and dual admission agreements make it easy to start your education at the College before moving on to complete a credential elsewhere.
View official program outline.
Associate Degree Requirements:
6 Credits in First Year English
| Required | One of: |
|---|---|
| ENGL 100 | ENGL 101, ENGL 102 |
9 Credits in Science
| 3 Credits in Math, Computing Science or Statistics: | 3 Credits in a Lab Science: | 3 credits in an additional Science course: |
|---|---|---|
| COMP 105, MATH 101, MATH 102, MATH 103, STAT 106 | ASTR 100, BIOL 101, BIOL 151, CHEM 100, CHEM 101, GEOG 101, GEOL 105, ENSC 101, PHYS 103 | BIOL 102, CHEM 102, COMP 153, ENST 200, GEOG 210, GEOL 106, MATH 104, MATH 203, MATH 221, PHYS 104 or any science course not already used to meet other requirements. |
36 Credits in Arts
| 6 Credits in Humanities other than English | 6 Credits in Social Sciences | 6 Additional credits in Arts | 18 Credits in second year arts in at least 2 or more different subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMC 101, COMC 102, FREN 101, FREN 102, FREN 111, FREN 112, FNST 101, HIST 201, HIST 202, INDG 101, PHIL 101, PHIL 102, PHIL 180/RELS 180, RELS 112, SPAN 101, SPAN 102 | ANTH 101, INDG 105, INDG 120, CRIM 101, CRIM 103/PSYC 103, CRIM 131, CRIM 135, ECON 101, ECON 102, ENST 200, POLI 100, PSYC 101, PSYC 102, SOCI 101, SOCI 102 | CRWT 101, CRWT 102, ENGL 101, ENGL 102, FA 100, FA 101, FA 103, FA 105, FA 106, FA 107, FA 108 or any humanities or social science course not already used to meet other requirements. | COMC 253, CRIM 210/SOCI 211, ECON 207, ECON 250, ENGL 211, ENGL 223, ENGL 224, ENGL 270, FA 213, FA 217, FA 218, FA 219, HIST 208, HIST 211, HIST 230, INDG 203, INDG 205, INDG 240, PHIL 201, POLI 202, PSYC 207, PSYC 240, PSYC 265/RELS 265,PSYC 270, SOCI 210, SOCI 225 |
9 Credits in Arts, Science, or other areas (any combination)
| Arts (up to 9 credits) | Science (up to 9 credits) | Other Areas (up to 9 credits) |
|---|---|---|
| Any arts course not already used to meet other requirements. | BIOL 201, BIOL 202, BIOL 203, BIOL 204, BIOL 208, CHEM 201, CHEM 202, GEOL 220, GEOG 230, or any science course not already used to meet other requirements. | Any course in Business Management or Tourism Management or Recreation Management. |
Associate of Arts (AA) – Pre-Major:
Students who complete the Social Work pre-major program receive an Associate of Arts degree. This provides you with a guarantee of 60 transfer credits at BC universities. The number of remaining credits required depends on the university and program chosen. We recommend you work with Education Advisors at both the College and your choice of university.
College of the Rockies has dual admission agreements in place with UVIC and University of Lethbridge for most arts and science programs. With an application for dual admission, you become a student at both College of the Rockies and either UVIC or ULeth. Once you have completed one or two years at the College (depending on the program), you can then move seamlessly to the university of your choice to complete your degree. Guaranteed admission into many UVIC arts and science programs is also available for students who have not applied for dual admission.
Course Descriptions
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements:
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
- Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
- Minimum 60% in Foundations of Math 11, Pre-Calculus 11, Principles of Math 11, Applications of Math 12, MATH 080, MATH 082, or equivalent.
- Some Math courses may require a higher grade in the Grade 11 Math prerequisites.
Recommended:
- Basic computer skills
Your Costs
Tuition and Fees for Domestic Students:
For the 2024/25 academic year (2024/SU, 2024/FA, 2025/WI, 2025/SP)
| Tuition Year 1: | $3,652.80 |
| Tuition Year 2: | $3,652.80 |
| Application Fee: | $30.00 |
| Student Association Fee: | $138.00 |
| Bus Pass Fee: | $177.60 |
| Lab Fee: | $418.65 |
| Health and Dental Fee: | $480.00 |
| Total | $8,549.85 |
*These prices are for domestic students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.
Tuition and Fees for International Students:
For the 2024/25 academic year (2024/SU, 2024/FA, 2025/WI, 2025/SP)
| Tuition Year 1 | $15,864.90 |
| Tuition Year 2 | $15,864.90 |
| Application Fee | $100.00 |
| International Fee | $100.00 |
| Student Association Fee | $138.00 |
| Bus Pass Fee | $177.60 |
| Lab Fee | $418.65 |
| Health and Dental Fee | $480.00 |
| Guard.me Insurance | $270.00 |
| Total | $33,414.05 |
*These prices are for international students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.
Associate of Arts (AARTS) Degree – Block Transfer Agreements
| To Institution | Program | |
|---|---|---|
| College of the Rockies | Bachelor of Business Administration Note: Individual assessment required. | Planning Form |
| Okanagan College | Bachelor of Business Administration Note: Completion of Associate Degree with minimum grade of 67%. Students who have not met the degree requirements of the BBA will be expected to take a bridging semester. | Transfer Agreement |
| Royal Roads University | Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Note: A student or students must meet all other entrance criteria as per the program admission requirements on the Royal Roads University website. | Transfer Agreement |
| Royal Roads University | Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication Note: you can take the Journalism/Writing pathway or the Associates of Art general pathway. If you are interested in either of these pathways we recommend speaking with an . | Transfer Agreement |
Program Details
Delivery Method:?
Blended, On-campus, Online
Credential:
Associate Degree
Categories:
Block Transfer Agreements with Other Institutions, Fine Arts, Humanities & Social Science, University Studies
Interests:
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Contact Details
Cranbrook
2700 College Way,
Box 8500, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 5L7
Phone: 250-489-2751
Toll-free: 1-877-489-2687
Email: info@cotr.bc.ca
