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Associate of Arts

Canada

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What will I learn?

The Associate of Arts is a provincial credential designed for you to explore a mix of disciplines. Most students completing an Associate of Arts will transfer to university in the 3rd year to continue in a degree discipline of choice.

The Associate of Arts is a program that seeks to develop:

an understanding of, and curiosity about, the world in which we live and work
an appreciation and openness to a variety of viewpoints, ways of thinking, and human creativity
your ability for, and interest in, self-directed life-long learning and social responsibilities.

This associate degree is designed with two main purposes in mind. The flexible curriculum enables you to explore a wide range of interests, providing a solid foundation for further study. The other is to provide an experience that helps you hone your study habits, writing skills, and prepares you for work, citizenship, and an enriched life as an educated person. Even if you don’t transfer into a degree program, having obtained an associate degree can prove useful when you seek employment.

Career Info and Pathways

Your Associate of Arts Degree provides a great starting point towards further education and opens up endless educational and career opportunities. Here are just a few career options you could work toward:

Author/Writer
Editors
Graphic Arts Technicians
Graphic Designers and Illustrators
Interior Designers and Decorators
Painters and Decorators (except interior decorators)
Painters, Sculptures, and other visual artists
Psychologists *
Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers *
Secondary School Teachers *
Other Professional Occupations in Social Sciences

* High Opportunity Occupation

Which department am I in?

College of the Rockies

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
CAD$15,864.90 (9,62,151) per year
Health and Dental Plan - 480

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

12 May 2025

Start date

May 2025

Venue

College of the Rockies

2700 College Way,

Cranbrook,

British Columbia (BC),

V1C 5L7, Canada

Online/Distance with attendance (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$15,864.90 (9,62,151) per year
Application Fee: CAN $100

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

12 May 2025

Start date

May 2025

Venue

College of the Rockies

2700 College Way,

Cranbrook,

British Columbia (BC),

V1C 5L7, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
Minimum 65% in either English 12, English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12, ENGL 090, or equivalent.
Minimum 60% in Foundations of Math 11, Pre-Calculus 11, Principles of Math 11, Applications of Math 12, MATH 080, MATH 082, or equivalent.

Some Math courses may require a higher grade in the Grade 11 Math prerequisites.

Recommended:

Basic computer skills

English Language Proficiency Requirements:

TOEFL iBT – TOEFL Internet-based test: Overall 80 with minimum 13 in Reading, 21 in Writing, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking

IELTS Academic – International English language testing system: Direct entry academic program requirements: Overall 6.0 with no band less than 6.0; Conditional admit requirements: Overall 6.0 with no band less than 5.5; English Language Program pathway: Less than 6.0 overall

CAEL-CE – Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test: Computer Edition (CE) score of 60 overall (no sub-score less than 60)

Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): PTE Academic – Academic overall 56

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About College of the Rockies

The college offers hands-on learning experiences, small class sizes, and supportive faculty staff who are dedicated to helping students succeed.

  • Small college with contemporary facilities and resources
  • Wide range of study options available across several fields
  • Extensive support services available to all students
  • Post-graduate work programs and transfer courses available