An Associate of Arts Degree is a university-transferable academic credential awarded to students upon successful completion of 60 university transfer credits. In most cases, students transferring to a university can start in 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 (Economics)
This degree will be of interest to students who want a strong analytical background and sufficient course credits to create opportunities for further university study in economics. The program will help students understand the economy and the world of business, and learn about government behaviours, policy and international trade issues. See the College Calendar for more information.
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. Students must meet the Douglas College General Admission Requirements: attain a minimum grade of B in English 12, a minimum grade of C in BC Principles of Math 11, AND attain a minimum average of 73% from interim grades using English 12, BC Principles of Math 11, and one other provincially examinable Grade 12 course. The deadline for applications is May 1.
Associate of Arts Degree (Future Teachers)
Douglas College offers an 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 details, see the SFU PDP admission requirements. The deadline for applications is May 1.
