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Associate of Arts Degree (Education) (CIP 13.0101)
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The Associate of Arts Degree (Education) prepares students for entry into the Alaska Highway Consortium on Teacher Education , the joint teacher-training program offered by Simon Fraser University and NLC. The Associate of Arts Degree (Education) comprises a range of education courses as well as other first- and second-year arts and sciences courses. This provincially recognized credential provides a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success in AHCOTE or pathways beyond traditional teacher training. Credits earned from the program may also transfer toward a bachelor’s degree. This program offers learning opportunities with intellectual and creative modes of inquiry and reflective practice.
The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Information and Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council. (Download a PDF of the current Program Completion Guide).
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Career Prospects
Students who complete the Associate of Arts Degree designed for prospective teachers are eligible for AHCOTE and will eventually be seeking careers as teachers. Note, however, that completion of the designated Associate of Arts Degree is not a guarantee of admission into AHCOTE. Intakes
| Location | Starting | Type | | Chetwynd* | Fall | Full-Time , Part-Time | | Winter | Full-Time , Part-Time | | Spring | Full-Time , Part-Time | | Dawson Creek | Fall | Full-Time , Part-Time | | Winter | Full-Time , Part-Time | | Spring | Full-Time , Part-Time | | Fort Nelson* | Fall | Full-Time , Part-Time | | Winter | Full-Time , Part-Time | | Spring | Full-Time , Part-Time | | Fort St John | Fall | Full-Time , Part-Time | | Winter | Full-Time , Part-Time | | Spring | Full-Time , Part-Time | | Tumbler Ridge* | Fall | Full-Time , Part-Time | | Winter | Full-Time , Part-Time | | Spring | Full-Time , Part-Time | * requires a mix of online and video-conference courses Length
62 credits (900 hours), minimum. This is a two year program taken over four semesters with minimum of 15 credits per semester. Part-time studies will take longer. Estimated Program Fees
Program fee type: Academic Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load.
Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional. Domestic Fees | | Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related
Fees (includes GST) | Total | | Year 1 | $ 3,726.30 | $ 153.98 | $ 52.88 | $ 3,933.16 | | Year 2 (estimated) | $ 3,800.83 | $ 157.06 | $ 0.00 | $ 3,957.89 | International Fees | | Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related
Fees (includes GST) | International
Medical Insurance | Total | | Year 1 | $ 11,966.00 | $ 150.96 | $ 51.84 | $ 289.80* | $ 12,996.80 | | Year 2 (estimated) | $ 12,710.00 | $ 153.97 | $ 51.84 | | $ 13,743.81 | *Per four months Still have questions?
Contact: Admission Requirements
A. Domestic students and students from countries that practice Standard Written English (see Appendix A) must have official transcripts demonstrating that they have met the English Requirements: One of the following with a “C” grade or higher: English 12 or English Literature 12 or English First Peoples 12, ENGL 050 or ENGL 099 . Alternatively, any university-level English course with a “C” grade or higher. Students who do not meet one of the above English requirements must complete the NLC Writing Assessment for appropriate course placement. B. International students who do not meet requirement A above and domestic students who received their secondary education in French or another language must show that they have met the NLC English requirement: see Appendix A (General Academic English Language Proficiency Requirements). C. Math Requirement: One of the following with a ‘C’ grade (60%) or higher: - Pre-calculus 11, MATH 040 or equivalent - Principles of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Math 11 or equivalent. - Readiness for MATH 050 as determined by the CCP Math appraisal. *Note that some University Arts and Sciences and related programs elective courses have specific prerequisites. Meeting the entrance requirements for the program does not ensure course prerequisites have been met for all available courses. Post-Admission Requirements
After program admission, but prior to registration in EDUC 252, students must complete a BC Solicitor General Schedule “B” Criminal Record Check (CRC), WORKS WITH Children and Vulnerable Adults. For information and regulations, see Criminal Records Checks . Under no circumstances will a student be permitted to begin the EDUC 252 - Introduction to Reflective Practice until a CRC is received. Important Notes
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The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit StudentAidBC to apply for financial assistance online. Note that dual credit students are not eligible for Student Aid. -
Course transfer agreements allow students to receive course-by-course transfer to other colleges, universities, and institutes in BC, as indicated in the BC Transfer Guide. -
Transfer agreements allow graduates to receive: -
Admission to Simon Fraser University’s Alaska Highway Consortium on Teacher Education (AHCOTE) program. Note that completion of the associate degree is not a guarantee of admission into the AHCOTE program. -
Associate of Arts degree (block) transfer to BC public post-secondary institutions. -
This program is affiliated with Simon Fraser University and School Districts 59, 60, and 81. Program Requirements
| Residency Requirement | 25% of all coursework must be completed at Northern Lights Collegeor; ‘C’ grade (60%) is required for courses to be considered for transfer into this program. The age of the course will also be considered in course transfer. | | Minimum Grade Requirements | 2.00 program Grade Point Average (GPA); D grade (50%) minimum in all courses | Year One Electives
3 electives (9-11 credits) selected from one of the following:
a) 1 Lab Science course (3-4 credits) AND 2 Arts and Science courses (6 credits)
b) 2 Lab Science courses (6-8 credits) AND 1 Arts and Science courses (3 credits) Students planning to enroll in AHCOTE should note that in some cases two NLC lab science courses are required to meet the SFU lab science requirement, eg., GEOG 112 and GEOG 114 or PHYS 103 and PHYS 104 Credential
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