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.
An Arts Certificate is awarded to students who complete 30 credits of planned coursework, with an emphasis on the Arts. The certificate is intended to prepare students for continued studies at the Bachelor’s level.
Certification: Certificate in Arts
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 Northern Lights College (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 (See additional)
Program Intake Start: September, January, May
Program Intake Finish: December, April, June
Available Seats: 30 per course
Application Deadline: One week prior to start of classes
Career Prospects:
By taking a planned combination of Northern Lights College courses, students may complete a full year of university-level courses and then transfer to a number of Arts Degree programs offered at universities.
Affiliations:
Transfer arrangements exist with universities throughout BC (see BC Transfer Guide www.bctranserguide.ca). 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: 25%; and At least nine credits (three courses) must be taken at NLC.
Additional Information:
Length of Program:
The Arts Certificate involves 450 hours of class time and may be completed on a part-time or full-time basis. Where learners are attending full-time, the credential may be completed in 30 weeks.
Courses:
At least 15 credits (5 courses) from those listed above.
Plus up to 15 credits (5 courses) from any other first or second-year Arts and/or Social Sciences courses, for a total of 30 credits.