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Pre-Education Certificate
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The Pre-Education Certificate comprises the first year of an Associate of Arts Degree designed for prospective teachers and is a first step toward enrolment in the Alaska Highway Consortium on Teacher Education (AHCOTE), Northern Lights College’s teacher training program.
A Pre-Education Certificate is awarded to students who complete one year of planned coursework at Northern Lights College. Credits earned may also be applied to an undergraduate degree with other post secondary institutions.
The Pre-Education Certificate is offered as part of the University Arts and Sciences program, which provides university-level learning opportunities that reflect the intellectual and creative modes of inquiry practiced in the Arts and Sciences.
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
As noted above, the Pre-Education Certificate may lead to enrollment in NLC’s AA-Education, in AHCOTE, and a career in teaching or provide credits that count toward a Bachelor’s Degree and other employment opportunities. Transfer arrangements exist with universities, colleges and institutes throughout British Columbia. See the BC Transfer Guide. Course transfer beyond British Columbia is determined on a case-by-case basis. NLC students are responsible for confirming admission requirements, application procedures, transfer credit, and graduation requirements at all receiving institutions. 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
30 credits (450 hours), minimum. This is a one year program taken over two 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 | $ 154.18 | $ 51.36 | $ 3,931.84 | International Fees | | Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related
Fees (includes GST) | International
Medical Insurance | Total | | Year 1 | $ 12,915.00 | $ 162.42 | $ 51.36 | $ 289.80* | $ 13,783.68 | *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 the 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, Principles of Mathematics 11, Foundations of Math 11, MATH 040 , or equivalent. Alternatively, readiness for MATH 050 as determined by the CCP Math appraisal. Note that some course options have specific prerequisites. Meeting the program entrance requirements does not ensure course prerequisites have been met for all available courses. Important Notes
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The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans for domestic students. 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. Program Requirements
| Residency Requirement | 25% of all coursework must be completed at Northern Lights College; note that a minimum 60% or ‘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); minimum D grade (50%) in all courses | Credential
Certificate in Pre-Education |
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