This Program is offered at the following campus locations:
Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John
Description:
The University Arts and Sciences program at Northern Lights College serves individuals and communities by providing university-level learning opportunities that reflect the intellectual and creative modes of inquiry practiced in the arts and sciences. A wide variety of first- and second-year courses enable learners to pursue numerous credential and career options, and to engage in personal enrichment.
A Social Sciences Certificate is awarded to students who complete 30 credits of first and second-year planned courses in the area of Social Sciences. The certificate is intended to prepare students for continued studies at the bachelor’s level at university or university-college transferring institutions.
Certification: Certificate in Social Sciences
Program Contact: Lisa Verbisky
Dean: Steve Roe
Admission Requirements:
To apply to the University Arts and Sciences program or to register for individual courses within the program:
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Prospective learners need to complete a College “Application for Admission” form. Admission forms can be obtained in person from NLC Student Services or downloaded in PDF format from nlc.bc.ca/pdfs/application.pdf. A one-time application fee is required.
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Where available, secondary school and/or post-secondary transcripts should be provided to indicate that prerequisites for specific courses have been met.
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Applicants who do not have at least a “B” in English 12 (or equivalent) or at least a “C” in a university-level English course must complete the NLC Writing Assessment before registering in English courses. Feedback on the Writing Assessment is provided to help students make informed decisions about course selection.
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Applicants who do not have secondary school and/or post-secondary transcripts that provide documentation of prerequisites should speak with an NLC Recruiter. In these situations, entry-level skills will be evaluated as required through the Writing Assessment, the Calculus Readiness Assessment, or other assessments.
Please note that where students are registering in University Arts and Sciences courses to satisfy requirements in another program, additional registration criteria may apply.
Program Length (Weeks): 30
Program Length (Hours): 450
Program Intake Start: September, January, May
Program Intake Finish: December, April, June
Available Seats: 30 per course
Application Deadline: One week prior to the start of academic classes
Career Prospects:
By taking a planned combination of Northern Lights College courses, students may complete a full year of university courses and then transfer to a number of degree programs in the Social Sciences offered at universities and university-colleges.
Affiliations:
Transfer arrangements exist with universities and university-colleges throughout BC (see BC Transfer Guide). Course transfer beyond BC is determined on a case-by-case basis (students should speak with a recruiter).
Additional Requirements and Supplies: No
Eligibility for Canada Student Loans: Yes
Visit StudentAid BC to apply for financial assistance online.
Required Minimum Grade: Cumulative grade point average of 2.00
Residency Requirements: Approximately 25%; at least nine credits (three courses) must be taken at NLC.
Courses:
Plus a second English course: ENGL 100, 105, 110, 111, or 112
Plus four additional electives from first or second-year Arts or Science