Associate of Arts Degree
Why Consider an Associate of Arts Degree?
An Associate of Arts Degree is a university transferable academic credential awarded to students upon successful completion of 60 university transferable credits. In most cases, students transferring to a university can enter the third year of a four-year bachelor's degree.
Advantages of the Associate of Arts Degree credential:
- many universities (eg, SFU) will accept students with an Associate of Arts Degree at a lower grade point average than students without such a degree
- some Associate of Arts degrees programs (eg, Limited Enrolment Program, Future Teachers programs) provide students with priority registration at Douglas College
- completing an Associate degree may enhance students' employability
Associate of Arts Degree (Creative Writing)
The Creative Writing specialization requires that students fulfill the basic requirements for the degree, including taking six Creative Writing courses. Graduates will understand the basics of, and have had the opportunity to, practice writing poetry, plays, fiction, children's literature and personal narrative. The workshop method of teaching that is employed will give the students practice in developing the critical thinking skills essential for revising their own work, as well as the interpersonal skills necessary to participate in upper level and graduate level workshops in university.
Associate of Arts Open Enrolment Program
The open enrolment program is intended for students who want to work at their own pace and, ultimately, transfer to university to complete a bachelor's degree in a particular discipline within Arts (eg, Anthropology, English, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, etc).
Associate of Arts Degree (Limited Enrolment Program)
The Limited Enrolment Program is intended for students entering directly from Grade 12 in the Fall semester following high school graduation. It provides students with priority registration for courses. Get the complete list of admission requirements in the official College Calendar.
Associate of Arts Degree (Future Teachers)
Starting in September 2007, Douglas College will be offering a new Associate of Arts for Future Teachers Degree intended for students (a) entering from Grade 12 or (b) entering from college after completing a minimum of 12 credits of university transfer courses. Students in this program will be able to complete two years of university transfer courses at Douglas College, including first and second year courses that are required by SFU's Professional Development Program for Teachers. For specific SFU PDP admission requirements visit http://www.educ.sfu.ca/pdp/admissions/. The deadline for applications is May 1.
For more Associate Degree options go to www.douglascollege.ca/associate or see the official College Calendar.