Overview

Imagine spending the next two years at Coast Mountain College in Northwest BC, where you can earn an Associate of Arts Degree while setting yourself up for success in a variety of exciting fields.

Associate degrees are equivalent to the first two years of a four-year bachelor’s degree, so you can transfer easily to universities across BC or around the globe and turn your passions into a future you’re excited about. Or you can dive straight into a promising career and take your first step toward endless possibilities for learning and growth.

Ready to take the leap? Your journey in the Arts starts here.

Programs offered

  • Associate of Arts Degree

    Program length: 2 years

    Intakes: September & January

    Take first- and second-year university courses in Arts then transfer to universities across BC and beyond to earn your bachelor’s degree, or kickstart your exciting career pathway upon completion.

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  • Associate of Arts Degree

    Program length: 2 years

    Intakes: September & January

    Build your pathway to a Social Services or Humanities degree. Earn credits in English, history, psychology, and more, while gaining a recognized credential that boosts your academic progress and career opportunities.

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  • Associate of Arts Degree

    Program length: 2 years

    Intakes: September & January

    Explore cultural heritage and Indigenous studies. Learn about archaeological assessment, cultural interpretation, and their applications to tourism, museums, and cultural resource management in our region’s many Indigenous communities.

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  • Associate of Arts Degree

    Program length: 2 years

    Intakes: September & January

    Explore the criminal justice system and the causes of crime with practical, hands-on, and real-world learning that prepares you for a career in law enforcement, corrections, or community safety.

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  • Associate of Arts Degree

    Program length: 2 years

    Intakes: September & January

    Gain insight into the diverse First Nations cultures and their histories, traditions, and relationships with the land, as seen through their own perspectives and teachings.

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  • Associate of Arts Degree

    Program length: 2 years

    Intakes: September & January

    Build leadership skills with a focus on community and economic development. Explore Indigenous perspectives, governance, resource impacts, and models of economic development while gaining practical tools to lead and support strong, resilient communities.

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  • Diploma

    Program length: 2 years

    Intakes: September & January

    Immerse yourself in the scientific study of crime, criminals and the criminal justice system.

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Foraging, Harvesting, and Processing

Foraging, harvesting and processing is part of the West Coast Culinary Diploma Program. Studies will take place in classroom, field school and hands on in the culinary kitchen at the Terrace campus. 

The field school portion of this course requires hands on experience with students gathering local plants, berries for consuming. Participants will explore areas in the West coast area in search of local delicacies with local Traditional Knowledge Keepers. Indigenous methods of preserving and cooking will be a focus along with classic culinary methods.

This course is an elective (one of 2 required) of the West Coast Culinary Diploma Program.

 

Courses | 0 credits

  • WCCD 10205

Instructor

  • Rob Stach

Admission requirements

In some cases, pre-requisites may be waived. POI form is required for all applicants.
Seats are limited.

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Dates and locations

Terrace: April 7 to April 18, 2025

Program fees

Domestic   International 
 Field trip fee $300.00 $300.00
 WCCD 10205 $970.82 $1447.10
 Student Union fees $54.64 $54.64
 Total  $1325.46 $1801.74

 

Non-refundable deposit due at registration: $160.00
Full tuition is due by April 17, 2025 (10 business days before start date).



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    Education unbound.

    Here, your education is unbound and connected to community.  Transform the way you learn through our unique classroom spaces, field studies and community projects.

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  • Elevate your experience.

    At Coast Mountain College your classroom is connected to place - to rich cultures, rugged landscapes and breathtaking vistas.  Here, lifestyle and learning go hand in hand.