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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Haida Gwaii Field School

The coastal rainforest island archipelago of Haida Gwaii is the ancestral home of the Haida people, and the inspiration of the rich and beautiful Haida culture.

Students will learn from Elders, and other knowledgeable Haida people, about the ancient history, culture, language, lifeways, connections to the land, and the impacts of colonialism. Students will meet Elders and leadership working with fluent speakers committed to restoring and revitalizing the Haida language, and efforts of reconciliation and relationships that build cultural understanding. This Field School is unique and a special opportunity for students.

Courses | 6 credits

Instructors

Admission requirements

Dates and locations

Prince Rupert campus
Haida Gwaii - Overnights and off campus 

May 22 to June 5, 2025

Program fees

DomesticInternational
Field trip fee$750.00$750.00
ANTH 270$314.67$1,362.63
SOCI 270$314.67$1,362.63
Student Union fees$54.64$54.64
Total$1,433.98$3,529.90

Non-Refundable deposit due at time of registration: $250.00

Final payment due: May 8, 2025

Field School Permission form required at time of registration.

Additional International Emergency Medical Insurance and/or Student Union Extended Health and Dental insurance fees may apply.

 


  • faculty arts

    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.

    Faculty Bios

  • 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.